If required by local regulation, electrical work must be done by a licensed professional. Appropriate health and safety procedures must be followed during installation. Faulty installation of Sleipner products will render all warranties given by Sleipner Motor AS. General Installation Considerations and Precautions Guidelines...
Height of support bolts from tube 35.8 Distance of support bolts from tube Distance of support bolts * Standard tube (Hull thickness <50mm) * Extended tube for thicker hull models (Hull thickness >50mm to <150mm) MG_0110 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
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Product Measurements 187 mm 7’36” 170 mm 6’69” 121 mm 4’76” MG_0132 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
Metal hull, support or frame for mounting the SX thruster SX seawater resistant aluminium frame Galvanic isolation will prevent any current flow to the SX thruster Material to isolate the contact area of the two MG_0565 surfaces SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
Do not install the SX thruster inverted or at an angle over a reasonable level to deliver appropriate thrust Installing the thruster at an angle close to the water line will blast water beyond the water surface. MG_0109 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
Ensure tunnel moulding around the gear leg and tunnel top align.) IMPORTANT Ensure all snap-lock positions are correctly connected into place. Ensure top lips tabs into the motor inserts. Push two tunnel ends together. Snap lock Check snap lock positions around the tunnel. MG_0112 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
50mm Spacer Compression ring Apply MS Polymer sealant or equal to back surface face Hull Compression Drill ring 8.5 / 9 mm 12mm Spacer MG_0262 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
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Drill holes in hull Approximate the location of the control box. Nut and Washer All rings need +10% Compression Control box installation location Hull thickness SX cable leads Maximum hull thickness is 50 mm or 150mm MG_0113 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
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Insert the thruster with compression rings into the hole. Fasten the thruster Sealant (MS Polymer) Cover the entire surface Drill holes in hull SX surface area on the outer hull Thruster and attachment bolts MG_0504 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
Apply anti fouling to the gear leg and propeller. Do not apply anti fouling to any rubber elements of the gear leg or anodes. WARNING Do not use abrasive tools damaging the existing Epoxy coating when preparing for antifouling paint. MG_0478 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
Grids and cowls can not be installed in combination. Only one option is possible at a time. Correct rotation of the grid/ cowl requires the longer spaced bolts at the top and the shorter spaced bolts at the bottom Tighten 2Nm MG_0145 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
Mark the locations of the four drill holes and drill the holes. Ensure that the back wall where the Control Box is to be mounted have suffi cient thickness and strength. Control box installation location Hose claps SX thruster hose MG_0530 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
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A1 / A2 cable Temp Temp switch NC switch NC SX35 SX50 CONTROL BOX CONTROL BOX Battery + / - cable SX/P 35 does not come with a control box cover Control Box hose clamp MG_0114 SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
Control Box 4-lead cable SX thruster hose SX thruster *Automatic MAIN SWITCH (See Main Switch installation manual) Fuse 5A THRUSTER BATTERY MG_0039 *Automatic Main Switch can be replaced by a fuse holder and manual main switch. SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
For Control Panel installation please refer to the Installation Guide accompanying the control panel to be installed. Installation Guide Control Panel SLEIPNER MOTOR AS DOCUMENT ID: REVISION: P.O. Box 519 N-1612 Fredrikstad DATE: Norway www.sleipnergroup.com LANGUAGE: SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
Correct drive direction as per control panel: ..............................The compartment for the thruster has been isolated from general bilge water and has no obvious or suspected risks for flooding: .................................................................................................................................. Other comments by installer: .................................................................................................................................................................... SX35 & SX50 5630 2022...
MC_0024 Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) warrants that the equipment (parts, materials, and embedded software of products) manufactured by the Warrantor is free from defects in workmanship and materials for purpose for which the equipment is intended and under normal use and maintenance service (the “Warranty”).
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