Vetus RIMDRIVE RD125 Installation Manual page 15

1 Safety
Warning indications
Where applicable, the following warning indications are used in this
manual in connection with safety:
Indicates that great potential danger exists that can lead to serious
injury or death.
Indicates that a potential danger that can lead to injury exists.
Indicates that the usage procedures, actions etc. concerned can re-
sult in serious damage to or destruction of the engine. Some CAU-
TION indications also advise that a potential danger exists that can
lead to serious injury or death.
Emphasises important procedures, circumstances etc.
Symbols
Indicates that the relevant procedure must be carried out.
Indicates that a particular action is forbidden.
Share these safety instructions with all users.
General rules and laws concerning safety and accident prevention
must always be observed.
This product should only be installed and maintained by
qualified personnel who have read and understood the in-
structions 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 installation or maintenance
by unqualified personnel.
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2 Introduction
These manual give guidelines for fitting the VETUS bow and/or stern
thruster model 'RIMDRIVE' with CAN-bus control (V-CAN).
When used as a bow thruster, the 'RIMDRIVE' is always mounted in
a tunnel.
When used as a stern thruster, the 'RIMDRIVE' can be installed either
in a tunnel or directly into the hull (transom).
If necessary, consult the installation manuals for all components
before putting the complete system into operation.
For maintenance, refer to the user manual.
The quality of installation will determine how reliably the bow and/or
stern thruster performs. Almost all faults can be traced back to errors
or imprecision during installation. It is therefore imperative that the
steps given in the installation instructions are followed in full during
the installation process and checked afterwards.
Alterations made to the 'RIMDRIVE' by the user will void any lia-
bility on the part of the manufacturer for any damages that may
result.
The thrust given by the bow and/or stern thruster will vary from ves-
sel to vessel depending on the effect of the wind, the water displace-
ment and the shape of the underwater hull.
The nominal thrust quoted can only be achieved under the most fa-
vourable conditions:
• During use ensure a correct battery voltage.
• The installation is carried out in compliance with the recommen-
dations given in this installation instruction, in particular with re-
gard to:
- Sufficiently large diameter of the battery cables so that voltage
drop is reduced to a minimum.
- The manner in which the tunnel has been connected to the
hull.
- Use of bars in the tunnel openings.
These bars should only be used where this is strictly necessary
(if sailing regularly in severely polluted water.)
- The bars must have been fitted correctly.
The areas in which the connection box with the controller of the
'RIMDRIVE' and the battery are positioned must be dry and well
ventilated.
Check for possible leaks immediately the ship returns to wa-
ter.
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