Bow Thruster Control Panels; Delay When Reversing The Thrust Direction; Test Run; Use - Vetus BOW12512D Installation And User Manual

5.6

Bow thruster control panels

• Fit the control panel next to the steering position. There must be
at least 50 mm (2") space behind the panel.
If 2 bow thrusters have to be operated simultaneously, for exam-
ple on a catamaran, consult the diagram on page 110.
BPAS
BPSE2
BPSSE
BPAJ
BPJE2
BPJSE
• Fit the control cable between the bow thruster and the control
panel through the vessel and connect the jack connections to-
gether.
If it is necessary to cut the intermediate cable and reconnect it
take care to ensure the correct colours are connected together.
N.B: The colours of the wire cores in the intermediate cable may
differ from the wire core colours as used on the bow thruster mo-
tor and on the control panel!
If there are two steering positions, the second control panel can
be connected to the first one.
5.7

Delay when reversing the thrust direction

If a delay is desired where one of the following operating devices is
installed, a delay switch can be installed.
Operating device:
- BPJSTA, separate turn switch (Joystick),
- BPSM, operating panel for side mounting,
- FSxx, foot switch button
Delay: VETUS art. code: BPTD
Installation and user manual bow thruster BOW12512D and BOW12524D
BPSR
BPJDE2
BPJDSE
BPJR
EZDOCK2
EZDOCKS
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Test run

Never operate the bow or stern thruster without load!
Switch off the bow or stern thruster immediately if it no
longer provides thrust during operation!
If it is found during test running that the thrust direction does not
correspond with the direction switch on the control panel then the
blue (no. 1) and the white (no. 4) wires on the relay must be inter-
changed.
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7

Use

This product should only be operated by persons who have
read and understood the instructions and precautions in this
manual. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may
result in serious injury or property damage. The manufacturer
shall not be liable for any damages resulting from improper
operation.
Never operate the bow or stern thruster without load!
Switch off the bow or stern thruster immediately if it no
longer provides thrust during operation!
• Switch on the main switch.
• Consult the handbook supplied with the control panels for in-
structions on using the bow thruster.
Never switch in one movement from starboard to portside or
reverse, but wait until the propeller stands still, before giving
it a command to operate the electric motor in the opposite di-
rection.
If 2 control panels are installed never operate the bow thrust-
er from both panels simultaneously.
• Switch off the main switch when leaving the ship.
• Keep in mind that the carbon brushes in the motor release fine
(black) dust. Do not store fragile equipment near the bow thruster
motor.
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