SIDESHIFT INSTALLATION GUIDE
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7.
Plug the power cable into the back of the joystick
8.
Run a thin bead of marine sealant in the groove around the underside
perimeter of the joystick, insert into the 2 ½” cutout and press in place.
Use a sharp knife or razor to trim any excess sealant.
OPERATING THE THRUSTER
WARNING
: The thruster is equipped with an overload protection circuit. Should
the thruster encounter an obstruction when being retracted or
deployed, the unit will shut down and a continuous alarm will
sound.
You must turn power off and then power back on to the
joystick and to the thruster battery switch, which will reset the unit.
Clear any obstruction under the boat and proceed normally.
WARNING
: Deploy and operate the thruster only when the boat is at slow speed
or stopped. Never deploy the thruster when the boat is at speed as
this may enable the overload protection circuit(see above warning)
or damage the unit.
WARNING
: Ensure the area under the boat is clear when operating the thruster
and that there are no swimmers in the area.
1.
Turn power on to the joystick by holding the power button for 1 second. A
beep will sound and the blue joystick light will activate.
2.
To lower the thruster, press and release the down button on the joystick
console. A fast beep will sound during deployment, and a slow beep will
sound once the thruster is in the fully down position and ready for use.
3.
Use the thruster in short bursts as required. Do not run for more than 20-30
seconds at a time.
4.
To retract the thruster push the up button on the joystick console. A fast
beep will sound. When the unit is fully retracted the joystick will
automatically power off.
5.
The joystick will automatically power-off after 5 minutes of non-use.
