Sleipner SX50 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation Guide For DC External Electric Thruster Models SX35, SX50 DOCUMENT ID: 5630 REVISION: DATE: 2024 LANGUAGE:...
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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
Height of support bolts from tube 35.8 Distance of support bolts from tube Distance of support bolts * Standard tube (Hull thickness <50mm) * Extended tube for thicker hull models (Hull thickness >50mm to <150mm) Water line MG_0110 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... - Page 5 Product Measurements 187 mm 7’ 36” 170 mm 6’ 69” 121 mm 4’ 76” MG_0132 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024...
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Page 6: Product Specifications
Metal hull, support or frame for mounting the SX thruster SX seawater resistant aluminium frame Galvanic isolation will prevent any current flow to the SX thruster Material to isolate the contact area of the MG_0565 surfaces fasteners SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 7: Positioning The Stern Sx Thruster
Do not install the SX thruster inverted or at an angle over a reasonable level to deliver appropriate thrust. Installing the thruster at an angle close to the water line will blast water beyond the water surface. MG_0109 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 8: Guide For Stern Thruster Cowls Or Grids
Shallow installation Composite material with smooth inner walls for optimal water flow and strength Radius corners prevent turbulence A standard sleipner stern thruster tunnel with add-on cowls for shallow installation An angled edge further preventing air attraction into the tunnel... -
Page 9: Propeller Installation
Apply anti fouling to the gear leg and propeller. Do not apply anti fouling to any rubber elements of the gear leg or anodes if applicable. (NB: Ensure to paint under plastic covers.) (NB: Do not use abrasive tools damaging the existing Epoxy coating when preparing for antifouling paint.) MG_0478 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 10: Tunnel Installation
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. Push two tunnel ends together. Snap lock Check snap lock positions around the tunnel. MG_0112 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 11: Sx Spacer
50mm Spacer Compression ring Apply MS Polymer sealant or equal to back surface face Hull Compression Drill ring 8.5 / 9 mm 12mm Spacer MG_0262 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 12: Motor Installation
Approximate the location of the control box. Nut and Washer All rings need +10% Compression Control box installation location Water line Hull thickness Maximum hull thickness is 50 mm or 150mm SX thruster hose MG_0113 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... - Page 13 Insert the thruster with compression rings into the hole. Fasten the thruster Cover the Sealant (MS Polymer) entire surface Drill holes in hull SX surface area on the outer hull Thruster and attachment bolts Sealant (MS Polymer) MG_0504 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024...
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Page 14: Grids Or Cowls Assembly
Grids and cowls can not be installed in combination. Only one option is possible at a time. Apply thread-locker, and hand tighten only to not deform plastic. Cowls are not used in combination with the hydropod MG_0145 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 15: 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 16: Control Box Installation
Mark the locations of the four drill holes and drill the holes. Ensure that the back wall where the Control Box is to be mounted have suffi cient thickness and strength. Control box installation location Water line Hose claps SX thruster hose MG_0530 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... - Page 17 Tighten to: Tighten to: 40 NM 40 NM 29.5 ft/lb 29.5 ft/lb 18 NM 18 NM Battery + / - cable Battery + / - cable 13.3 ft/lb 13.3 ft/lb Control Box hose clamp MG_0114 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024...
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Page 18: 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 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 19: 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 SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 20: Control Panel Installation
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: SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 21: Post-Installation Checklist
Correct drive direction as per control panel: ..............................The compartment for the thruster has been isolated from general bilge water and has no obvious or suspected risks for flooding: .................................................................................................................................. Other comments by installer: .................................................................................................................................................................... SX35 & SX50 5630 2024... -
Page 22: 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 SX35 & SX50... - Page 23 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SX35 & SX50 5630 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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