If local regulation requires any electrical work to be performed by a licensed professional, seek a licensed professional. • When planning the installation of Sleipner products, ensure easy access to the products for future service and inspection requirements. Responsibility of the installer...
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• Any attempt to directly control or connect to the S-Link™ control system without a designated and approved interface from Sleipner will void all warranties and responsibilities of the connected Sleipner products. If you interface the S-Link™ bus by agreement with Sleipner through a designated Sleipner-supplied interface, you are still required to install at least one original Sleipner control panel to enable efficient...
*Voltage measured at motor terminals when thruster is running Hull specifi cations MC_0609 Use sealants, adhesives or bonding material compatible with the materials of your vessels hull and Sleipner product. For information regards the material in Sleipner products, see table. Product...
Positioning of the retract thruster Retract Thruster The thruster must always be installed so the hatch is opened towards the bow. Ensure enough space for the complete retract unit including room for installation of SRF flange and for future service. Allow minimum 100mm of clear space around the thruster for moulding of the SRF flange.
Preparing a sandwich hull for retract systems MC_0792 For vessels with sandwich hull construction, additional reinforcement of the area around the SRF flange is required. Cross section of a sandwich core hull Inner laminate Core Outer laminate Gel coat • To achieve maximum strength and bonding in the area around the installation of the SRF flange remove the inner laminate and core material to expose the outer laminate.
Marking and trimming of the SRF flange MC_0773 Flip the SRF flange upside down and position it at the identifi ed installation location. (Reference 1). • - For bow thrusters, this is usually symmetrical about the vessel centerline. - For stern thrusters, the position of the thruster may deviate from centerline. •...
Cut out the hatch MC_0774 • When cutting from inside, prepare for cutting by drilling 4 holes in each corner of the marked area at 45º angle inwards against the centerline (Reference 1). The hatch opening must be cut at an angle of 45º on starboard, port and stern sides, (Reference 2), and 30º on the side facing •...
Pre- mount the SRF flange and thruster housing MC_0777 Position the trimmed SRF flange (Reference 1) in the correct position over the hatch cut-out in the hull (Reference 2). • • Install the thruster housing (Reference 3) provisionally on the SRF flange, and secure it with 4 screws. Verify that the com- plete thruster assembly (SRF flange and thruster housing) is still inn correct position.
Positioning of the hatch attachment holes MC_0776 • Ensure that the SRF flange and the thruster housing are positioned correctly inside the hull. (See the previous topic). • Use a suitable aid, e.g. adhesive tape, straight edge, laser or other adequate aid to follow a straight line over the center of the hatch bolt holes, in two directions.
Drilling the attachment holes in the hatch MC_0778 • Drill four Ø11mm holes in the center of each marking created in the previous step. • It is recomended to use a pillar drill with a proper construction surface to ensure that the holes are drilled perpendicular to the hatch.
Pre-install the hatch MC_0779 Temporarily setting up the complete installation to ensure no conflicts during the fi nal operation of the thruster. • Temporarily attach the hatch to the thruster housing by using the M10 countersunk bolts through the drilled holes in the hatch and screw them in to the hatch bolt holes.
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Pre-install the hatch Hatch Hull MG_871 Hatch Raise SRF flange on stern end Use wedge to lift the SRF flange to required height SR L&V 80 & 100 2881 2024...
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Pre-install the hatch MC_0781 • Press “UP” to retract the tunnel. • Ensure that the hatch is fi tted in the hatch opening, and that the hatch is aligned flush with the hull at all edges. (Reference 1). • Ensure that there is pressure on all the contact surfaces between the hatch and the hull when the hatch is closed. •...
SRF flange installation MC_0782 Before grinding of hull and SRF flange, precautions must be taken against grinding dust inside the boat. Surfaces to be moulded/ bonded must be ground to remove coating and material to achieve suffi cient adhesion. • Grind and smooth the area inside the hull opening to remove the gelcoat.
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SRF flange installation MC_0783 • After the glue / adhesive has hardened completely, the inside and outside of the SRF flange and hull must be laminated. Apply several layers of fi breglass and ensure that the resin and fi breglass is compatible with hull and flange materials. •...
Thruster housing installation MC_0784 • When the lamination process is completed, the thruster housing can be installed. • Apply MS polymer or equivalent on the SRF flange surface (Reference 1). • Lower the thruster housing down on the SRF flange. Install bolts, washers and nuts (Reference 2) in each mounting hole.
Hatch installation MC_0786 • Ensure that the thruster is in the outer position • Apply glue on the twist ring facing the hatch. • Enter the hatch bolts through the hatch, (Reference 1) and enter the lock nuts (Reference 2) on the bolt. Position the nuts close to the inside of the hatch, but do not tighten.
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Hatch installation MC_0788 • Lower down the thruster. Apply a layer of aluminium or duct tape on hatch opening edges on the hull. (Reference 1). This is for masking out for the • adhesive in the next step. Apply fi ller or equivalent to hatch edges in such amount that it will fi ll the gap between the hull and the hatch. (Reference 2). •...
V-motor to house installation MC_0789 • Install the motor onto the motor bracket ensuring the couplings and the drive shafts have locked together. (Reference 1). NB: depending on your coupling you may need to wiggle the motor into place. Ensure the couplings are engaging correctly. Ensure the motor cable terminals are accessible for electrical installation later.
L-motor to house installation MC_0790 • Install the motor onto the motor bracket ensuring the couplings and the drive shafts have locked together. (Reference 1). NB: depending on your coupling you may need to wiggle the motor into place. Ensure the couplings are engaging correctly. Ensure the motor cable terminals are accessible for electrical installation later.
Support for the motor If you are installing the motor at an angle of more than 30 degrees off vertical, the motor will require separate/ additional support. Example of using DC thruster motor IMPORTANT Do not position support on the motor cap. MG_0717 SR L&V 80 &...
Follow the instructions in the Motor Lug Connection chapter when fastening the power cables to the motor. 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.
Electrical reference guide MC_0475 Cross Section Guide for Power Cables Nominal Min. Model System Rec. <7m 7-14m 15-21m 22-28m 28-35m 36-45m current battery Size Voltage fuse total + & - total + & - total + & - total + & - total + &...
Manual main switch wiring diagram 12V retract thruster The Top wiring diagram is for a single bow or stern thruster system IMPORTANT Control See S-Link System Description chapter for detailed panel information on installation of S-Link POWER Cable, END Terminator and additional S-Link components. S-Link Backbone cable S-Link Spur cable Retract...
Automatic main switch wiring diagram 12V retract thruster The Top wiring diagram is for a single bow or stern thruster system IMPORTANT Control See S-Link System Description chapter for detailed panel information on installation of S-Link POWER Cable, END Terminator and additional S-Link components. Automatic Main Switch S-Link Backbone cable S-Link Spur cable...
Manual main switch wiring diagram 24V retract thruster The Top wiring diagram is for a single bow or stern thruster system IMPORTANT Control See S-Link System Description chapter for detailed panel information on installation of S-Link POWER Cable, END Terminator and additional S-Link components. S-Link Backbone cable S-Link Spur cable Retract...
Automatic main switch wiring diagram 24V retract thruster The Top wiring diagram is for a single bow or stern thruster system IMPORTANT Control See S-Link System Description chapter for detailed panel information on installation of S-Link POWER Cable, END Terminator and additional S-Link components. Automatic Main Switch S-Link Backbone cable S-Link Spur cable...
MC_0120_9pt S-Link is a CAN-based control system used for communication between Sleipner products installed on a vessel. The system uses BACKBONE Cables as a common power and communication bus with separate SPUR Cables to each connected unit. Only one S-Link POWER cable shall be connected to the BACKBONE Cable.
Check drive shaft alignment MC_0069_9pt IMPORTANT Before the thruster motor is operated, check the drive shaft alignment is completely straight when it reaches the end position form the control panel operation: 1) Connect power to thruster and S-link system. 2) Sett DIP-switch on the controller to 0000. 3) Turn on the panel.
Post installation checklist MC_0033 []..The bolts holding the gear leg and main bracket together are tightened correctly. []..The bolts holding the motor to its bracket are tightened correctly. []..All electrical connections are clean, dry and tight, and the correct cable, fuse and main switch size.
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 SR L&V 80 & 100...
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