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Last update: December 2013
VERTICAL RETRACTABLE THRUSTER
VIP 250 HYDRAULIC
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
Serial No..............................................
Date of Installation...................................
THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT ON BOARD AT ALL TIMES
Via Philips 5, 20900, Monza (MI), Italy
Tel.: +39 039 2001973 936
Fax: +39 039 2004299
www.max-power.com
e-mail: contact@max-power.com
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- Page 1 Last update: December 2013 VERTICAL RETRACTABLE THRUSTER VIP 250 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE Serial No..........Date of Installation........THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT ON BOARD AT ALL TIMES Via Philips 5, 20900, Monza (MI), Italy Tel.: +39 039 2001973 936 Fax: +39 039 2004299 www.max-power.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS Number Description Page POSITIONING DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT MECHANICAL INSTALLATION MOUNTINING BASE INSTALLATION 3.1. 5 - 6 CONSTRUCTION OF HULL OPENING & CLOSING PLATE 3.2. FINAL FITTING OF THE THRUSTER UNIT TO THE MOUNTING BASE 3.3. -
Page 3: Positioning
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 POSITIONING Consider the following, when determining the position of the thruster unit in order to ensure the most efficient operation: Find the point the farthest forward (or aft), while keeping in mind the space available, given the vessel’s fixtures, space and shape and while respecting the minimum immersion depth of one full turbine diameter (185 mm). -
Page 4: Determine The Location Of The Auxiliary Equipment
Electro hydraulic pump EHP Power relay/power fuses An electrical battery isolator, as supplied by Max Power, should be installed in the positive supply cable, as close as possible to the electropump battery bank, in order to benefit from all automatic safety features of the electronic control system. -
Page 5: Mechanical Installation
MOUNTING BASE INSTALLATION (Please refer to “Build Drawing” at back of this document MAX POWER can supply, either a G.R.P. mounting base or a 5086 aluminium alloy- mounting flange. These bases save considerable shipyard time while assuring solid and precise installation. - Page 6 VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 The VIP pushes its thrust plate sideways Mounting against the inside of the mounting base Base when running. This means that one must Flange ( a ) totally lower the unit and check the Mounting Base following:...
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Page 7: Construction Of Hull Opening & Closing Plate
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 3.2 CONSTRUCTION OF HULL OPENING & CLOSING PLATE: The opening made for the thruster in the hull is closed by a plate, which can be made from the cutout hull section, or specially fabricated. a) The closing plate should fit into a 15 –... -
Page 8: Final Adjustment Of The Closing Plate
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLOSING PLATE: Once the thruster is permanently bolted onto the mounting base, reinstall the closing plate to do the final adjustments. "Up" Position Detector Proximity ( b ) Switches ( d ) ( c ) Motor Support... - Page 9 VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 e) The thrust plate should not protrude from the mounting base, since it absorbs the horizontal stresses when thrusting or manoeuvring. If protruding, adjust the down position detector as described above. When finished with the final adjustments, fix the alloy plate bracket by bolting through the GRP turbine in addition to the cable clamps.
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Page 10: Hydraulic Installation
MAX POWER recommends the use of ISO GRADE 15 to 32 hydraulic oils for the hydraulic power circuit. Max Power has already used this oil during the run in tests and consequently the Thrusters motor and piping are already filled with such. -
Page 11: Electrical Installation
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION It is important that a qualified marine electrician does the electrical installation, since an incorrect electrical installation will result in the rapid deterioration and/or failure of the unit. All electrical components (Electro Hydraulic Pump, Directional Control Valve, Electronic Control Box, etc.) should be installed in dry and ventilated areas. -
Page 12: Power Fuse
Fuse The Max Power fuse has been application selected for it’s time and current characteristics, consequently a much lower rated fuse than traditionally rated may be fitted. -
Page 13: Battery Requirements
An electrical battery isolator, as supplied by Max Power, should also be installed in the positive supply cable, as close as possible to the thruster battery bank, in order to benefit from... -
Page 14: Control Circuit
Please note that VIP thrusters equipped with an “electronic control box” can only be used with Max Power’s range of control panels as shown in this manual. The VIP electronic controller can be supplied by either 12V or 24V – depending on the up/down motor specification. -
Page 15: Control Panel And Thruster Control Box Functions
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 CONTROL PANEL AND THRUSTER CONTROL BOX FUNCTIONS: "On/Off" Push-button: Black with Green "On" LED. Control Panel: To switch "ON" or "OFF" push down the black push-button, while pushing Joystick joystick to the right for one second. To "Lower"... - Page 16 VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 5.7.3 Thrusting "Left" or "Right": a) Use joystick to thrust either left or right. b) Please note that it is only possible to thrust left or right when thruster is detected to be fully down.
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Page 17: Tests & Checks
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 TESTS and CHECKS 6.1 BEFORE LAUNCHING: a) Check all fittings for tightness and leaks b) Raise and lower thruster. c) Check operation of the DCV d) Check that the hull closing plate shuts firmly. e) Confirm that all bolts have been sufficiently tightened, especially the base bolts. -
Page 18: Basic Maintenance
Do not use aggressive solvents as they might damage drive leg seals. f) If drive leg oil seals are found to be worn, replace drive leg with exchange unit. g) Always keep the propellers and tunnel clean. h) Please contact your closest Max Power distributor for local service points. -
Page 19: Bronze Drive Leg
Complete overhaul of the unit, replacement of column seal, bearings, bushes oil seals etc Service of complete hydraulic oil system including pump, distributor, etc. For more detailed maintenance procedures, please contact your closest Max Power distributor (See Distributor Contact List “... -
Page 20: Drawings & Diagrams
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 DRAWINGS & DIAGRAMS: 9.1 PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS: 13,00mm... -
Page 21: Hydraulic System
RD : Motor drain from retract directly to oil tank ; LP hose minimum 1/4 " RT : Return to oil tank ,from the directional valve ; HP hose 1/2" CONECTIONS / FITTINGS (As fitted on max power equipment) S1 : Female 3/4" BSP S2 : Female 3/4"... -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram
On/Off Brown Left Blue Right Orange ( Raise ) Grey ( Lower ) Down Black On LED Purple Up LED Down LED Green Yellow Alarm Neg. MAX POWER Left Controller Down Neg. Type MP - VIP Right Heat Yellow Yellow... -
Page 23: Electronic Control Box Connections
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX CONNECTIONS: Motor Limit Switches Heat Control Panel... -
Page 24: Wiring Loom Of Motor/Relay Unit
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 9.5 WIRING LOOM OF MOTOR/RELAY UNIT: Control Panel Installation Guidelines: Fixing Screws Ø1 mm Drilling Ø52 mm Template (2 in.) BLACK Push-button with Green LED Base Unit Joystick Ø52 mm (2 in.) GREEN Push-button with Green LED Rubber Seal RED Push-button... -
Page 25: Positition Switch Adjustments & Parts
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 9.6 – Position Switch Adjustment & Parts List: A Description Quantity Reference HYDRAULIC MOTOR MPHY6010 ADAPTER PLATE MPHY5012 FIXING BOLT MPOP4070 MOTOR COUPLING MP205027 RUBBER COUPLING MP205023 LOWER COUPLING MP205025 10MM NUT VP084120 POSITION DETECTOR OPTI3350... -
Page 26: Parts Diagram
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 10.1 – Parts Diagram: B... -
Page 27: Parts List
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 10.2 – Parts List: B Description Reference N° MOTOR SUPPORT VP08 5340 MACHINE WASHER VP08 5390 COTER PIN VP08 5380 WATER GLAND RETAINING RING VP08 5400 WATER GLAND VP08 5490 SLIDING SHAFT PLATE VP08 5330 SHAFT PLATE O RING VP08 5460... -
Page 28: Warranty Coverage
The quickest and easiest method to register your warranty is to fax the attached installation check list and warranty registration to the Max Power (Fax: +33 4 92 19 60 61) Mail in your warranty registration document, please ensure that you make a copy before sending it. -
Page 29: Warranty Exclusions
Ensure you have the serial number and model number of your thrusters unit at hand. Dealer/Installer will come to site to decipher the cause of the fault. If the cause of fault is due to a manufacturing problem the dealer will contact Max Power to receive Repair Authorization Number. -
Page 30: Distributer Contact List
VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 DISTRIBUTER CONTACT LIST: SOUTHERN EUROPE: CYPRES CYPRES OCEAN MARINE EQUIPMENT LTD TUTI MARE TRADING Limassol Limassol Tel: + 357 53 69 731 Tel: + 357 25 431 313 Fax: + 357 53 52 976 Fax: + 357 25 431 300 Email: oceanm@spidernet.com.cy... - Page 31 VIP 250, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 NORWAY SWEDEN PROGRESS INGENIORFIRMA AS PLASTIMO NORDIC Kjeisaas Henan Tel: + 47 22 02 79 00 Tel: + 46 304 360 60 Fax: + 47 22 02 79 01 Fax: + 46 304 307 43 Email: arild@progressing.no Email: michael.andersson@plastimo.se U.K.
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Page 32: Warranty Form
VERY IMPORTANT COPY Please complete this form and fax a to Max Power with a copy of the installation invoice or the invoice of the yacht/boat in order for the warranty to come into effect. To Be Completed by Owner: Name of Owner:…………………………….
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