Installation; Introduction; Installation Tailpiece And Intermediate Flange - Vetus BOWA0301 Installation Manual

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4

Installation

4.1

Introduction

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The areas in which the electric motor(s)
of the bow thruster(s) and the batter-
ies are positioned must be dry and well
ventilated.
For overall dimensions see drawing, page
106
The bow thruster is supplied in parts as
shown.
4.2

Installation tailpiece and intermediate flange

• Ensure that the plastic shim plate (1) has been positioned on the
tail piece.
• Place one packing (2) between the tail piece and the tunnel.
• Apply a sealant (e.g. polyurethane*) or silicone) between the tail
piece and packing, and between the packing and the tunnel wall.
• Place the tail piece in the hole in the tunnel.
Any extra packings used should be ones capable of justifying the
tail piece.
*) e.g. Sikaflex®-292.
• Grease the hole of the intermediate flange and position this
flange.
• Grease the threads of the bolts with 'outboard gear grease' *) be-
fore inserting and tightening them.
Check for any leaks immediately the vessel returns to the wa-
ter.
*) A suitable grease is VETUS 'Shipping Grease' , Art. code: VSG.
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020802.05
ø 110 mm
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Outboard Gear
Grease
Installation manual BOW PRO Series Thrusters: BOWA0301 and BOWA0304
M6 5
4 - 5 Nm
(3 - 3.7 ft.lbf )