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Installation Guide For Pro DC Electric Thruster Models SEP50 DOCUMENT ID: SLEIPNER MOTOR AS 4522 REVISION: P.O. Box 519 DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad 2022 Norway LANGUAGE: www.sleipnergroup.com...
Service and Support ................................23 Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources ........................23 Warranty Statement ................................23 Products SEP50/140S-12V - SEP50 Tunnel thruster, 12v SEP50/140S-24V - SEP50 Tunnel thruster, 24v Sleipner Motor AS P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8 N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway...
Sleipner products. If you are interfacing the S-Link™ bus by agreement with Sleipner through a designated Sleipner supplied interface, you are still required to install at least one original Sleipner control panel to enable efficient troubleshooting if necessary.
T (max) Maximum tunnel wall thickness 0,28 0,28 *Valid for SE & SEP Propeller position will vary with each thruster model Single Propeller The gear leg/ propeller(s) must never extend out of the tunnel Tunnel centre line MG_0079 SEP50 4522 2022...
- The PPC Speed Control unit will turn off motor power each time the main solenoids are activated. This removes any possibility for solenoid lock-in. Any fault in the main solenoids will give feedback to the panel and turn off power to the electric motor. SEP50 4522...
(NB: This can be overlooked depending on the installation methods defi ned in this manual.) Pivot point important Lowered rotation power performance Stronger rotation power performance Water line Ø min 1/4 Ø (Recommended) min 1/4 Ø (Recommended) MG_0001 SEP50 4522 2022...
The gear leg/ propeller(s) must prevent a circular water vacuum Increase tunnel length to protect never extend out of the tunnel cavity between the propeller and the propeller from water forces the hull of the boat. when high-speed cruising. MG_0048 SEP50 4522 2022...
This installation is being used by some of the world’s largest sail boat builders and has proven to give little to no speed loss during normal cruising. This can also be an installation method for flat bottomed barges to avoid extremely long tunnels and large oval tunnel openings in the hull. Pos. A Pos. B MG_0004 SEP50 4522 2022...
In the High water force event when the boat is traveling at high speeds it while underway will commonly pound upon the water surface. High water force while underway from wave contact MG_0003 SEP50 4522 2022...
(NB: A Side-power thruster propeller does not produce cavitation at working speed. Therefore, any cavitation and cavitation noise in the tunnel will be caused during improper tunnel installation.) R = 0,1 x D (10%) Cavitation Angled tunnel ends for steel/ aluminium hulls MG_0002 SEP50 4522 2022...
(NB: Ensure gaps between the tunnel and the hull are completely fi lled with resin/ fi breglass. In areas where you can not access to make layers of resin/ fi breglass, a resin/ fi breglass mixture must be used in that area.) 8 x layers of fiberglass and resin 8 x layers of fiberglass and resin MG_0005 SEP50 4522 2022...
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Additional Layers of Hull fiberglass and resin Welding Tunnel *Fiberglass *Steel/ Hull Aluminium Hull Hull R = D x 0,1 Layers of fiberglass R = D x 0,1 and resin Tunnel Additional Layers of fiberglass and resin MG_0006 SEP50 4522 2022...
Stern Tunnel Installation MC_0003 For Stern Thruster installation please refer to the supplied manual in your Sleipner product delivery Installation Guide For DC Electric Thruster Models SE80, SE100, SE120, SE130, SE150 Stern Thruster SLEIPNER AS DOCUMENT ID: 222222 REVISION: P.O. Box 519...
Ensure propeller turns without Apply MS Polymer sealant obstruction 6 - 7 or equal to both sides of the gasket IMPORTANT Fasten bolts Do not apply sealant to 18Nm (13.28 lb/ft) the holes. Motor bracket MG_0027 SEP50 4522 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. Drive pin Propeller Washer Anti-fouling Lock nut MG_0054 SEP50 4522 2022...
On completion of operations, the cover must be removed before operating the thruster. Coupling Turn gear leg shaft so the motor coupling fits into the slots. Drive Pin Gasket > 30° Motor FASTEN (18 Nm) (13.28 lb/ft) Motor support IMPORTANT Do not position support on the motor cap. MG_0029 SEP50 4522 2022...
Follow the instructions in the Motor Lug Connection chapter when fastening the power cables to the motor. Sleipner offers both manual main switches and Automatic Main Switches (AMS). Sleipner AMS is controlled by the control panel in addition to the option of manual operation.
Thruster S-Link Spur cable S-Link Spur cable Proportional Power Controller (PPC) 8-lead cable Automatic Main Switch ANL Fuse Fuse 5A Thruster Battery *Automatic Main Switch can be replaced by a fuse holder and manual main switch. MG_0561 SEP50 4522 2022...
MC_0120 S-Link is a CAN-based control system used for communication between Sleipner products installed on a vessel. The system uses BACKBONE Cables as a common power and communication bus with separate SPUR Cables to each connected unit. Units with low power consumption are powered directly from the S-Link bus therefore one power cable must be connected to the BACKBONE Cable through a T-Connector.
Control Panel Installation MC_0398 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:...
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: ........................................................................................................................SEP50 4522 2022...
11. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country. Patents MC_0024 At Sleipner we continually reinvest to develop and offer the latest technology in marine advancements. To see the many unique designs we have patented visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com/patents SEP50...
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