Sleipner ERV250 Installation Manual

Sleipner ERV250 Installation Manual

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SLEIPNER MOTOR AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
www.sleipnergroup.com
Installation Guide
For E-vision Electric Retractable Thruster Models
ERV250, ERV300
DOCUMENT ID:
7243
REVISION:
4
DATE:
2023
EN
LANGUAGE:

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide For E-vision Electric Retractable Thruster Models ERV250, ERV300 DOCUMENT ID: SLEIPNER MOTOR AS 7243 REVISION: P.O. Box 519 DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad 2023 Norway LANGUAGE: www.sleipnergroup.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Accidental activation of the retract mechanism can cause serious injury due to the high-pressure force used for closing the hatch. IF operating the hatch during any work/ maintenance around or inside the retract hatch, USE CAUTION. MC_0411 Sleipner Motor AS P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8 N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway MC_0020...
  • Page 3: Responsibility Of The Installer

    Any attempt to directly control or connect into the S-Link™ control system without a designated and approved interface will render all warranties and responsibilities of all of the connected 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.
  • Page 4 • Control panel PJC2xx must be upgraded to fi rmware version V3.018 or newer. Control panel PJC2xx with hardware V2.000 or older will not support eVision Thruster Motors. Sleipner stopped the production of PJC2xx with HW version V2.000 in Q2 2020. Note that no mechanical modifi cations are required to replace older PJC2xx panels with PJC2xx HW version V3.000 or newer.
  • Page 5: Product Measurements

    Product Measurements MC_0588 ERV250 ERV300 Measurement Measurement description code mm inch mm inch SRF flange & motor housing length 33.19 33.19 Motor supplementary measurement (Height) Motor housing height 17,8 17,8 SRF flange height Retracted hatch supplementary measurement 17,9 17,9 Tunnel diameter...
  • Page 6: Product Clearance Requirements

    ERV300 48V 300 kg / 661 lbs (48V) 15 kW / 20 hp Hull Specifi cations MC_0609 Use sealants, adhesives or bonding material compatible with the materials of your vessels hull and Sleipner product. eVision 7243 2023...
  • Page 7: Positioning Of The Retract Thruster

    Positioning of the Retract thruster Retract Thruster Always ensure enough space for the complete SR unit including motor, actuators, retract frame, future service and for installation moulding to the hull. Allow 100 mm of clear space around the thruster for moulding the retract frame. Ensure that when opened/ in use the depth of the propeller is a minimum of the value defined below under the waterline.
  • Page 8: Preparing A Sandwich Hull For Retract Systems

    Preparing a Sandwich Hull for Retract Systems MC_0067 For vessels with sandwich hull construction, additional reinforcement of the area around the retract flange is required. Cross section of a sandwich core hull Inner laminate Core Outer laminate Gel coat 1. To achieve maximum strength and bonding in the area around the installation of the retract thruster remove the inner and core material to expose the outer laminate.
  • Page 9: Marking And Trimming Of Srf Flange

    Marking and Trimming of SRF Flange MC_0068 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Identify the location of the thruster considering space required for installation, operation and future maintenance. 2. Mark the keel centre line on the inside of the hull. Flip the SRF flange upside down and use the internal surface to mark the hull for cutting the thruster hatch.
  • Page 10: Installation Pre-Check

    Installation Pre-check MC_0068 Temporarily set up the complete installation to ensure no conflicts during the fi nal operation of the thruster. Use epoxy fi ller in the 4 corners of the SRF flange and set it over the hatch. Attach the retract housing retract flange with 4 corner screws to hold. Use polyester or resin to attach the hull hatch to the retract unit.
  • Page 11: Required Modifications After Pre-Check

    Required Modifi cations After Pre-check MC_0068 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! To increase the space between the hatch and the hull the entire SRF flange and motor must be raised at the stern end. With the hatch in the open position raise the stern end of the SRF flange and motor until the appropriate clearance is achieved.
  • Page 12: Srf Flange Installation

    SRF Flange Installation MC_0068 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Start the laminating with a strong attachment point in each corner between the hull and the outside of the lower unit. Use epoxy and fi breglass cutting or similar, which laminating material is the boat builders responsibility.
  • Page 13: Motor House Installation

    Motor House Installation MC_0068 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Apply MS Polymer or equivalent on SRF flange top surface to seal and avoid water leakage. (NB: Ensure that glue is compatible with SRF and thruster case materials.) Place the upper thruster Housing down on the SRF flange.
  • Page 14: Hatch Installation

    Hatch Installation MC_0068 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Fit pin bolts to the lower tunnel rods. The ends of the bolts must be sharp to create marks in the hatch. The pin bolts must be at the correct height so the hatch will fi t in its inner position.
  • Page 15: V-Motor To House Installation

    Motor to House Installation MC_0068 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Install the motor onto the motor bracket ensuring the couplings and the drive shafts have locked together. The motor must be installed with the solenoid facing the control box.
  • Page 16: Electrical Installation

    Wiring Diagram chapter for an overview. 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. Turning on the control panel also turn on the automatic main switch. When the control panel is turned off the automatic main switch is turned off.
  • Page 17: Motor Lug Connection

    Motor Lug Connection Washer Spring End nut washer Lugs Washer Spring washer S-Link Connector Single-lug configuration End nut Ensure lug faces (M10) Nut are back to back. Tighten to *max 13 Nm (9.59 lb/ft) Washer Spring washer End nut S-Link cable IMPORTANT Do NOT use washers between lugs, this causes overheating and fire.
  • Page 18: Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 48V Retract Thruster

    Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 48V Retract Thruster The Top wiring diagram is for a single bow or stern thruster system Control Refer to the User and Installation Manual of the control panel for panel detailed installation instructions. See S-Link System Description chapter for detailed information on installation of S-Link Power cable and additional S-Link components.
  • Page 19: Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 24V Retract Thruster

    Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 48V Retract Thruster The Top wiring diagram is for a single bow or stern thruster system Control Refer to the User and Installation Manual of the control panel for panel detailed installation instructions. See S-Link System Description chapter for detailed information on installation of S-Link Power cable and additional S-Link components.
  • Page 20: S-Link System Description

    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. Only one S-Link POWER cable shall be connected to the BACKBONE Cable.
  • Page 21: Check Drive Shaft Alignment

    Check drive shaft alignment MC_0069 IMPORTANT Before the thruster motor is operated, check the drive shaft alignment is completely straight when it reaches the end position form the control panel operation: 1) Connect power to thruster and S-link system. 2) Sett DIP-switch on the controller to 0000. 3) Turn on the panel.
  • Page 22: Control Panel Installation

    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:...
  • Page 23: Post Installation Checklist

    Post Installation Checklist MC_0033 []..The bolts holding the gear leg and main bracket together are tightened correctly. []..The bolts holding the motor to its bracket are tightened correctly. []..All electrical connections are clean, dry and tight, and the correct cable, fuse and main switch size.
  • Page 24: Service And Support

    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 eVision...
  • Page 25 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................eVision 7243 2023...
  • Page 26 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................eVision 7243 2023...
  • Page 27 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................eVision 7243 2023...
  • Page 28 © Sleipner Group, All rights reserved The information given in the document was right at the time it was published. However, Sleipner Group cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. Continuous product improvement may change the product specifi cations without notice.

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