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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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...
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...
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.
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...
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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.
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 &...
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.) ..
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...
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