MAX power CT35 Installation Operation & Maintenance

MAX power CT35 Installation Operation & Maintenance

Bow thruster

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Last update: December 2013
Manual CT35 & CT45
CT35 / CT45
With electronic thruster control
INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE
Serial No.: ------------------------------------------------------
Installation date: -------------------------------------------------
THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT ONBOARD AT ALL TIMES
Via Philips 5, 20900 Monza (MI), Italy
Tel. +39 039 200 1973-936 - Fax +39 039 2004299
www.max-power.com
E-mail:contact@max-power.com
www.max-power.com

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  • Page 1 Last update: December 2013 Manual CT35 & CT45 CT35 / CT45 With electronic thruster control INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE Serial No.: ------------------------------------------------------ Installation date: ------------------------------------------------- THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT ONBOARD AT ALL TIMES Via Philips 5, 20900 Monza (MI), Italy Tel.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual CT35 & CT45 Last update: December 2013 Section Title Page General installation guidelines Tunnel Composite motor support and drive leg Electric Motor Propellers Protection grills Electrical installation Main power fuse Batteries Electronic control box Control panel and thruster control box functions...
  • Page 3: General Installation Guidelines

    CAUTION: In no case should flammable products be stored near to the electric components of the motor. For the CT35 mono, the propeller must be centred in the tunnel. In the case of the CT45 duo, the drive leg must be centered in the tunnel...
  • Page 4: Tunnel

    Last update: December 2013 Manual CT35 & CT45 2. TUNNEL Once the final tunnel position has been determined and all dimensions have been checked, mark the centre-point of the tunnel on both sides of the hull and drill holes of 8 –10 mm ∅...
  • Page 5: Composite Motor Support And Drive Leg

    Manual CT35 & CT45 Last update: December 2013 DO NOT LAMINATE THE AREA OF THE TUNNEL TO WHICH THE ELECTRICAL MOTOR SUPPORT WILL BE FIXED. 3. COMPOSITE MOTOR SUPPORT AND DRIVE LEG For the CT35 (Mono): The propeller must be at the center of the tunnel. The motor support and the drive leg will therefore not be centered in the tunnel.
  • Page 6: Electric Motor

    Last update: December 2013 Manual CT35 & CT45 Apply a thin coating of silicon grease or sealing compound to both sides of the gasket (this must be resistant to hydrocarbons and water). Re-assemble all parts as before, positioning and then tightening the two 6mm ∅ screws alternatively using a 5mm Allen key (maximum torque: 12 Nm).
  • Page 7: Main Power Fuse

    These values are given as an indication, assuming that the batteries are charged at 100% and in charge, that is 13.8V. The performance data of the CT35 / CT45 is measured with an approx. consumption of 250 Amps and approx. 11V at the motor’s connections.
  • Page 8: Electronic Control Box

    Max Power advises the use of an electric battery isolator ref. OPTI3160/3. If an electric battery isolator is not used then simply seal-off the two grey wires coming out of the control box.
  • Page 9: Control Panel Installation

    Manual CT35 & CT45 Last update: December 2013 12. CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION Control panels should be protected from the natural elements while the thruster is not in use. Install the control panel(s) in easily accessible positions, without obstructing the main engine and/or steering controls.
  • Page 10: Tests

    Last update: December 2013 Manual CT35 & CT45 13. TESTS Activiating the thruster when the boat is out of the water, is not advised under any circumstances. Tests must be carried out with the boat in the water, the battery(ies) charged at 100% and in charge, and the engines running.
  • Page 11: Alarms Or Thermal Switch-Off

    Manual CT35 & CT45 Last update: December 2013 16. ALARMS OR THERMAL SWITCH-OFF The thruster's electric motor is fitted with a thermal switch as standard. If the thruster motor overheats the buzzer in the control panel will start beeping and the green LED in the red-push button will flash until the thruster motor has cooled down again.
  • Page 12: Electrical Installation Diagram

    Last update: December 2013 Manual CT35 & CT45 19. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION DIAGRAM www.max-power.com...
  • Page 13: Relay And Control Box Connections Diagram

    Manual CT35 & CT45 Last update: December 2013 20. RELAY AND CONTROL BOX CONNECTIONS www.max-power.com...
  • Page 14: Spare Parts Diagram

    Manual CT35 & CT45 Last update: December 2013 21. SPARE PARTS DIAGRAM www.max-power.com...
  • Page 15: Spare Parts List

    Electronic Controller MPOP5701 315308 Motor support MP028005 313717 Screws MP024025 633557 Leg gasket MP025090 310255 Embase composite CT35 (comprend n° 9,10,12,14) MP028000 315318 Propeller Pin MP025070 312058 Propeller Φ125 MP025000 35030 Inox Nut Φ8 RT204070 630492 Embase composite CT45 (comprend n° 9,10,12,14)
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    Manual CT35 & CT45 Last update: December 2013 23. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before contacting your nearest Max Power distributor, please check the below troubleshooting guide. Problem Check • The control panel does not light Check the 6 wire connector behind the joystick •...
  • Page 17: Warranty Coverage

    The purpose of this document is to set out the terms of warranty cover offered in relation to products purchased by the End User from Max Power or its approved network of resellers. This document will adhere to the following format:-...
  • Page 18 PROBLEM PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEALER/INSTALLER Contact your dealer/installer to report the problem. a. If you do not know who this is contact the nearest Max Power distributor b. If you are in foreign waters please contact the nearest Max Power distributor...
  • Page 19: Warranty Form

    Serial No.: 26. WARANTY FORM VERY IMPORTANT: Please complete this form and fax a COPY 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.

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