Spare Parts ................25 Warranty statement .............. 25 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MC_0020 Sleipner Motor AS P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8 N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway Declare that this product with accompanying standard control systems complies with the essential health and safety requirements according to:...
(NB: These instructions are only general instruction. If you are not skilled to do this work, please contact professional installers for assistance.) All electrical work must be done by a licensed professional. IMPORTANT Faulty installation of the tunnel, thruster or panel will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void. MC_0038 Bow Installation Considerations and Precautions MC_0031 •...
Fig. 1 Pivot point important B = 10,0m A = 11,0m Fig. 2 Ø MG_0001 Positioning of the tunnel / thruster MC_0003 Aim to install the thruster as far forward as possible (Fig. 1) Due to the leverage eff ect around the boats’ pivot point. The relative distance diff erence from the boat pivots’ point to the thruster will determine the amount of real thrust for the boats, rotation.
Water flow must have space to "straighten" itself for best Ensure the top and bottom tunnel lengths are respectable performance. lengths from one another. It is important the propeller never extrudes from the tunnel ends. Cavitation STANDARD USE FLAT BOTTOM HULL HIGH-SPEED OPERATION Increase tunnel length to prevent...
Fig. 1 Pos. A Pos. B MG_0004 Tunnel installation in sailboats MC_0003 Some sailboats have a racing hull which means they may have a fl at bottom and shallow draft in the bow section. This can make installing the thruster as far forward from the boats main pivot point diffi...
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 High water force while underway High water force while underway from wave contact MG_0003 Water Defl ection MC_0003 A possible problem in sailboats or fast powerboats is that a non-rounded surface can generate drag from the back face of the tunnel, as it creates a “fl at”...
Fig. 2 Fig. 1 R = 0,1 x D (10%) R = 0,1 x D (10%) Fig. 3 Fig. 4 MG_0002 Tunnel ends MC_0003 Rounded tunnel ends will maximise thrust and minimise noise. For best preformance round the tunnel connection to the hull-side as much as possible. The optimum rounding has a radius of 10% of the diameter of the tunnel.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 MG_0005 Tunnel installation MC_0003 IMPORTANT We recommend that a professional does the fi breglass fi tting of the tunnel. These instructions are only general instructions and do not explain in any way the details of fi breglass work. Problems caused by faulty installation of the tunnel, are the installers full responsibility. Find the position in the boat considering the information earlier in this manual and the applicable measurements for the thruster model you are installing.
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Fig. 1a Fig. 1c Fig. 1 Fig. 1b Fig. 1d Fig. 3 Fig. 2 R = D x 0,1 R = D x 0,1 MG_0006 Tunnel installation MC_0003 With tunnel installed and cast (Fig. 1) round the edges with a radius of 10% of the tunnel diameter (Fig. 1a) or make a slope with a length of 10-15% of the tunnel diameter (Fig.
Stern Tunnel Installation MC_0003 Stern thruster installation has extra considerations and precautions and thruster installation procedures. See the attached manual supplied in the stern thruster kit SE50/140 S 4319 2019...
Thruster Installation Considerations and Precautions MC_0005 Before installation, it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product. • The electromotor must be handled with care. Do not lift it by internal connections/ main terminals or placed down on the driveshaft. •...
BOATS 2 - 4 CENTRELINE BOATS CENTRELINE Ø 9 mm 0.35” TUNNEL CENTRELINE TUNNEL CENTRELINE Ø 30 mm 23 mm 1.18” 0.91” Apply MS Polymer sealant or equal to both sides of the gasket Measure the drive shaft has come through the motor bracket at the correct height with the template enclosed Fasten bolts...
drive pin propeller washer lock nut MG_0054 Propeller Installation MC_0016 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Centre the drive pin and rotate the propeller shaft, so the pin is in a horizontal state. Insert the propeller onto the shaft and rotate the propeller until the drive pin aligns into the slot/ groove in the propeller.
2 - 3 Drive pin Turn gear leg shaft so the motor coupling Motor coupling will fit Coupling Gasket Bottom Fasten bolts 18Nm (13.28lb/ft) MG_0029 Motor Installation MC_0043 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Insert drive pin then the coupling to the motor shaft.
Fuse Main switch Battery Thuster 12V or Motor Tighten to Lugs 18Nm (13.28lb/ft) Tighten to IMPORTANT 18Nm (13.28lb/ft) Do NOT use washers between lugs and terminals, this can cause overheating. Washers must be placed in the outer position before tightening nut. washers MG_0019 Thruster Electrical Installation...
SIDE-POWER ‘on-off’ control panel (Direction) (ON) Timer Option: Automatic main switch. connects the battery to the thruster. Operated from the control panel(s). Requires 5-lead control cables. Thuster Motor Ext. cable Y cable Ext. cable 4- or 5-lead 4- or 5-lead 4- or 5-lead MG_0024 Control Panel Cable Installation...
Technical Wiring Diagram NB! Make sure to not use any electro- nic interface box (delay box) older than the 6 1232i (ex. 6 122x) MG_0032 SE50/140 S 4319 2019...
CONTROL PANEL TEMPLATES For control panels 8950 / 8960 61,1mm For control panels 8950 / 8960 Cut out area: Ø 51,8 mm / 2" Cut out area: Ø 51,8 mm / 2" Ø52 This way Up! Ø 3,0 mm / 0,12" Ø...
Checklist for DC and IP Thrusters MC_0033 ..Propeller is fastened correctly to the shaft... Propeller turns freely in tunnel... The anode and/or holding screw is tightened well with thread glue... Anti-fouling has been applied to the gearhouse and propeller but NOT on the anode or the gearhouse lid where the propeller is fastened.
Warranty statement MC_0024 1. The equipment manufactured by Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. 2. This Warranty is in eff ect for of two years (Leisure Use) or one year (Commercial use) from the date of purchase by the user. Proof of purchase must be included, to establish that it is inside the warranty period.
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Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SE50/140 S 4319 2019...
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Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SE50/140 S 4319 2019...
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Norway The information given in the document was correct at the time it was published. However, Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. Continuous product improvement may change the product specifi cations without notice. Therefore, Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any possi- ble differences between product and document.
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