Sleipner SXP35 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Installation Guide For Pro DC External Electric Thruster Models SXP35, SXP50 DOCUMENT ID: 5926 REVISION: DATE: 2025 LANGUAGE:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V S-Link SXP Thruster ....................... 20 S-Link System Description ..................................21 Control Panel Installation ..................................22 Post-Installation Checklist ................................... 23 Sleipner Group Waste Disposal and Recycling Guide .......................... 24 Service and Support................................... 25 Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources ..........................25 Warranty Statement .................................... 25 Patents........................................ -
Page 3: Responsibility Of The Installer
Ensure that you operate with high-quality batteries intended for maritime use. • All Sleipner proportional thrusters will work well with Lithium batteries, as the included PPC unit will control the output voltage to safe levels for the thruster. (NB: Ensure you have the latest embedded software installed. The fi rmware version of the Proportional Power Controller (PPC) must be of version 1.033 or later if the PPC is connected to a lithium battery). -
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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... - Page 5 Product Measurements 187 mm 7’ 36” 170 mm 6’ 69” 121 mm 4’ 76” MG_0132 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025...
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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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
Page 7: Positioning The Stern Sx Thruster
Do not install the SX thruster inverted or at an angle that hinders its intended function. Installing the thruster at an angle close to the water line will blast water beyond the water surface. MG_0109 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
Page 8: Guide For Stern Thruster Cowls Or Grids
Guide for Installation of Thruster Cowls MC_0072 Sleipner cowls allow for increased flexibility in the thruster installation location. Specifi cally, they redirect the propeller’s water flow to avoid obstructions on the stern, such as trim tabs, jets, or other propulsion systems. In addition, they reduce surface air entering the tunnel, allowing for shallow installations and allowing for installations in boats with shallow drafts. -
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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... - 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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025...
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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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
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 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... - Page 17 Tighten to: Tighten to: 40 NM 40 NM 29.5 ft/lb 29.5 ft/lb Battery + / - cable Battery + / - cable 18 NM 18 NM 13.3 ft/lb 13.3 ft/lb Control Box hose clamp MG_0531 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025...
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Page 18: Ppc Installation
MC_0477 For PPC installation please refer to the Installation Guide accompanying the Proportional Power Pontroller. Installation Guide Proportional Power Controller SLEIPNER MOTOR AS DOCUMENT ID: P.O. Box 519 REVISION: DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad Norway LANGUAGE: www.sleipnergroup.com SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
Page 19: Manual Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V S-Link Sxp Thruster
END Terminator and additional S-Link components. panel Control Box S-Link Backbone cable S-Link Spur cable M- B- 8-lead cable ANL Fuse Manual Main Switch BATTERY SX Thruster Hose SXP Thruster SXP Thruster variant with POD MG_0126 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
Page 20: Automatic Main Switch Wiring Diagram 12V S-Link Sxp Thruster
END Terminator and additional S-Link components. Control panel S-Link Backbone cable S-Link Spur S-Link Spur cable cable M- B- 8-lead cable *Automatic Main Switch ANL Fuse Fuse 5A SX Thruster Hose BATTERY SXP Thruster SXP Thruster variant with POD MG_0126 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
Page 21: S-Link System Description
MC_0120 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 22: 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: SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
Page 23: 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: .................................................................................................................................................................... SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025... -
Page 24: Sleipner Group Waste Disposal And Recycling Guide
Introduction: At Sleipner Group, we prioritize sustainability and encourage the repair and re-manufacturing of products to extend their life cycles. If disposal is necessary, please follow these guidelines to recycle and manage waste responsibly, ensuring our efforts align with environmental protection efforts. -
Page 25: 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 SXP35 & SXP50... - Page 26 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2025...
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- Page 28 © Sleipner Motor AS, All rights reserved The information given in the document was right at the time it was published. However, Sleipner Motor AS cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. Continuous product improvement may change the product specifi...
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