Sleipner SX35POD Installation Manual

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Installation Guide
For DC External POD Electric Thruster Models
SX35POD, SX50POD
DOCUMENT ID:
6398
REVISION:
15
DATE:
2024
EN
LANGUAGE:

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide For DC External POD Electric Thruster Models SX35POD, SX50POD DOCUMENT ID: 6398 REVISION: DATE: 2024 LANGUAGE:...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Failure to follow information within this document will render all warranties given by Sleipner Motor as VOID. Warnings and situations where extra caution is required are outlined. Take extra consideration when warnings are outlined within the documentation.
  • Page 3: Responsibility Of The Installer

    • If local regulation requires any electrical work to be performed by a licensed professional, seek a licensed professional. • To accommodate for future service and inspection requirements, ensure appropriate access to Sleipner products during the installation planning phase.
  • Page 4: Product Measurements

    Product Measurements MC_0268 Measurement Measurement description code mm inch mm inch Mould Height Tube Height Width Length 24.8 24.8 Minimum Water Depth Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement Measurement 35.8 35.8 Measurement *Valid for SX & SXP MG_0080 HydroPOD 35 & 50 6398 2024...
  • Page 5 Product Measurements 187 mm 7’ 36” 170 mm 6’ 69” 121 mm 4’ 76” MG_0132 HydroPOD 35 & 50 6398 2024...
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    Product Specifi cations MC_0149 SX/P Thruster SX35 SX50 Description SXP35 SXP50 Nominal Voltage Thrust 12V 43 kg / 94 lbs 62 kg / 136 lbs Thrust 10.5V 35 kg / 77 lbs 50 kg / 110 lbs Maximum Operation Time S2 motor at 2 - 3 min.
  • Page 7: Propeller Installation

    Propeller Installation MC_0016 Centre the drive pin and Insert the propeller onto the shaft spine. Rotate the propeller until the drive pin aligns with the internal slot in the propeller. Insert the washer to the end of the shaft spline. Tighten with the propeller lock-nut. Apply anti fouling to the gear leg and propeller.
  • Page 8: Tunnel Installation

    Tunnel Installation MC_0074 Connect both ends of the tunnel to the thruster motor. All hooks must be completely interlocked making the inside of the tunnel smooth. (NB: Ensure tunnel moulding around the gear leg and tunnel top align and all snap-lock positions are correctly connected into place.) Ensure top lips tabs into the motor inserts.
  • Page 9: Positioning Of The Sx With Hydrodynamical Cover

    Positioning of the SX with Hydrodynamical Cover MC_0072 Aim to install the thruster as far forward/ Aft as possible Due to the leverage effect around the boats’ pivot point. The relative distance difference from the boat pivots’ point to the thruster will determine the amount of real thrust for the boats, rotation.
  • Page 10: Hydropod Modification

    Hydropod Modifi cation MC_0269 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Defi ne the location to install the thruster. (NB: Ensure internally the thruster will not obstruct any objects. Ensure cables internally do not obstruct any objects.
  • Page 11: Hydropod Installation

    Hydropod Installation MC_0269 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Temporally fasten the Hydro pod to the hull using the SX thruster bolts. Mark the remaining Hydro pod holes (1 rear, 2 front) and drill holes. Clean the area from dust for installation of the thruster.
  • Page 12 Hydropod Installation MC_0269 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Place the Hydro pod to the hull without the nose cap. Fasten the Hydro pod via the SX thruster and back hydro pod securing bolt. (NB: Wipe away MS Polymer that has been pushed out from the compression of the Hydro pod to the hull.) Place the Hydro pod nose cap and fasten nose cap securing bolt CAUTION...
  • Page 13: Grids Or Cowls Assembly

    Grids or Cowls assembly MC_0074 1. Attach the cowls or grids with included bolts. (NB: If installation of the cowls ensure the appropriate twist of the cowl to direct water away from obstacles. Cowls are not used in combination with the hydropod.) *Cowl *Grid Grids and cowls can not be installed in...
  • Page 14: Electrical Installation

    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 does also turn on the automatic main switch.
  • Page 15: Control Box Installation

    Control Box Installation MC_0075 Follow the below steps to install the Control Box. Additional installation details can be found in the corresponding graphics. Pull the blue SX Thruster Hose around the cable harness coming out of the SX Thruster. Fasten the hose clamp. Defi...
  • Page 16 Control Box Installation MC_0075 Follow the cable marking and fasten motor power cables coming from the SX Thruster in the control box. The motor power cables are marked A1 and A2 and should be fastened to the terminal with corresponding marking. Place the ring cable lug connected to the white wire between the lug of the motor power cable and the nut.
  • Page 17: Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V Sx Thruster

    Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V SX Thruster Control panel Control Box 4-wire cable ANL Fuse Manual Main Switch BATTERY SX Thruster Hose SXP Thruster SXP Thruster variant with POD MG_0039 HydroPOD 35 & 50 6398 2024...
  • Page 18: Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V Sx Thruster

    Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V SX Thruster Control panel Control Box 5-wire cable *Automatic Main Switch 4-wire cable ANL Fuse Fuse 5A BATTERY SX Thruster Hose SXP Thruster SXP Thruster variant with POD MG_0556 HydroPOD 35 & 50 6398 2024...
  • Page 19: 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: HydroPOD 35 &...
  • Page 20: Pre-Delivery Checklist

    Post-Installation Checklist MC_0081 ..Propeller is fastened correctly to the shaft... Propeller turns freely in tunnel... Primer and anti-fouling have been applied to the gear house and propeller but NOT on the anode or the gear house lid where the propeller is fastened. (NB: Do not use abrasive tools damaging the existing Epoxy coating when preparing for antifouling paint.) ..
  • Page 21: 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 HydroPOD 35 & 50...
  • Page 22 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................HydroPOD 35 & 50 6398 2024...
  • Page 23 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................HydroPOD 35 & 50 6398 2024...
  • Page 24 © 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...

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