Sleipner SRL80 Installation Manual

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Installation Guide
For Electric Retractable Thruster Models
SR-L&V80, SR-L&V100
DOCUMENT ID:
2881
REVISION:
17
DATE:
2024
EN
LANGUAGE:

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide For Electric Retractable Thruster Models SR-L&V80, SR-L&V100 DOCUMENT ID: 2881 REVISION: DATE: 2024 LANGUAGE:...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SRV80/185T-12V - SRV80 Vertical Retract 12V SRV80/185T-24V - SRV80 Vertical Retract 24V SRL100/185T-24V - SRL100 Retract thruster 24V SRL80/185T-12V - SRL80 Retract thruster 12V SRL80/185T-24V - SRL80 Retract thruster 24V SRL100/185T-12V - SRL100 Retract thruster 12V Accidental activation of the retract mechanism can cause serious injury due to the high-pressure force used for closing the hatch.
  • Page 3: Responsibility Of The Installer

    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...
  • Page 4 • 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...
  • Page 5: Thruster Measurements

    Thruster measurements MC_0150 SRL80 SRL80 SRL100 SRL100 Measurement Measurement description inch inch inch inch Motor supplementary measurement (Length) 9,04 9,63 11,29 11,06 Thruster housing length 22,09 22,09 22,09 22,09 Motor supplementary measurement (Height) 3,64 3,77 5,07 5,06 Thruster housing height...
  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    *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...
  • Page 7: Positioning Of The Retract Thruster

    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.
  • Page 8: Preparing A Sandwich Hull For Retract Systems

    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.
  • Page 9: Marking And Trimming Of Srf Flange

    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. •...
  • Page 10: Cut Out The Hatch

    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 •...
  • Page 11: Pre-Mount The Srf Flange And Thruster Housing

    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.
  • Page 12: Positioning Of The Hatch Attachment Holes

    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.
  • Page 13: Drilling The Attachmnt Holes In The Hatch

    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.
  • Page 14: Pre-Install 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.
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 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. •...
  • Page 17: Srf Flange Installation

    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.
  • Page 18 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. •...
  • Page 19: Thruster Housing Installation

    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.
  • Page 20: Hatch Installation

    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.
  • Page 21 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). •...
  • Page 22: V-Motor To House Installation

    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.
  • Page 23: L-Motor To House Installation

    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.
  • Page 24: Support For The Motor

    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 &...
  • Page 25: Electrical Installation For Retract Systems

    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.
  • Page 26: Electrical Reference Guide

    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 + &...
  • Page 27: Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V Retract Thruster

    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...
  • Page 28: Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V Retract Thruster

    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...
  • Page 29: Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 24V Retract Thruster

    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...
  • Page 30: Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 24V Retract Thruster

    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...
  • Page 31: S-Link System Description

    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.
  • Page 32: Check Drive Shaft Alignment

    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.
  • Page 33: Post Installation Checklist

    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.
  • Page 34: 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 SR L&V 80 & 100...
  • Page 35 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 36 © 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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