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PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION IN GOOD LIGHT CONDITIONS. We recommend using an appropriate personal protective equipment. QS Seamaster® thrusters are not suitable for installation in potentially explosive environments and/or atmospheres. Assembly and subsequent checks or repairs must only be carried out by qualified personnel.
® • Do not use these appliances for other uses. • QS SEAMASTER® shall accept no responsibility for direct or indirect damages caused by improper use of the appliance or an improper installation. • The Thruster is not designed to maintain loads generated in particular atmospheric conditions (storms).
• For a correct use of the thruster we suggest a maximum length of 3-4 times the tunnel diameter and a minimum length of 1,5 times the tunnel diameter. To limit efficiency loss it is acceptable a length that is six times the tunnel diameter. MAXIMUM 6 TIMES TUNNEL Ø MINIMUM 1,5 TIMES TUNNEL Ø QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
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• If the tunnel is near the waterline, it is advisable to fit a grating at the end of the tube. The grating must have vertical and as large as possible meshes to avoid contrasting the propeller thrust. The vertical meshes prevent the entry of most of the floating objects. QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
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• Take care that there are no resin residues in the contact area between flange and tube; this could cause misalignment. Any resin residues and any other hindrance to correct contact must be removed by sandpaper. QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
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• Insert the elastic joint in the terminal part of the small key into its seat. gearleg shaft. • Insert the motor onto the elastic joint. Secure with four screws and four washers. • Grease the terminal part of the gearleg shaft. QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
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• Fig.F Proceed with fitting the gearleg. For further protection against the entry of water, apply silicone for nautical use around the point of contact between flange and tube. Fasten everything to the flange using the special screws. QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
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Rilsan Tube and oil tank QSA Ø513 • Insert the Rilsan pipe into the fitting with the special • After fixing the flange, turn the fitting clockwise and expansion tank. align it with the flange opening. QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
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• Fill the oil tank with gear oil type GL-5 > 0,2 x d Waterline Tunnel center line POSITION THE PIPE CORRECTLY, IN ORDER TO PREVENT “SIPHON” EFFECT. THE TANK MUST ALWAYS END UP IN VERTICAL POSITION. QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
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QSA Ø386 QSA Ø513 3 - Mount the motor on the gearleg and fix it to the support. 4 - Tighten the coupling screw, hold down towards the gearleg. QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
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The anodes F must be locked with the screws G soaked with building adhesive (such as Loctite). SOLO Ø513 WARNING: Once the assembly is over, make sure that the propellers are exactly positioned at the centre of the tunnel. QSA SERIES USER MANUAL - REV000B...
75 kW 400 V 75 kW 90 kW *this data refer to S3 operating mode (periodic intermittent duty) - for any modification please contact QS Seamaster 7 - Warnings QSA series 7.0 - Warnings WARNING: This thruster is not designed for a continuous use. It is equipped with protections which limit its operation at a maximum time span, as reported on the controls’...
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