Sideshift PT230 PONTOON THRUSTER, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...PONTOON THRUSTER PATENT PENDING INSTALLATION OPERATION MANUAL VOLUME 1 7 JULY 2016 Sideshift Inc 130 Industrial Ave Unit 303 Carleton Place ON Canada K7C 3T2 1 877 325 4787 613 686 6011 INFO SIDESHIF...

Page 2: ...explains everything you need to know about installing your Sideshift thruster We also provide unlimited telephone support at 1 877 325 4787 Also see our website for helpful installation videos at sid...

Page 3: ...ster WARNING Use extreme caution when swimmers are in the area of the thruster Turn off ignition and avoid contact with thruster props when boat is stationary WARNING When operating out of water do no...

Page 4: ...ALLATION GUIDE V1 7 3 Parts List Item Photo Purpose Thruster Kit Single Joystick Raise lower and control thruster Dual Wireless Joystick Controls bow and stern thruster from a single console for one h...

Page 5: ...er Motor Controller Relays commands from joystick delivering high current from battery to motor Anti seize Prevents screw and bolt threads from seizing facilitating easier assembly and disassembly Hea...

Page 6: ...IDE V1 7 5 Terminal protectors Protects terminals from moisture and prevents shorts Compression terminals Connects cables to motor controller Select size according to wire gauge used Wireless Remote C...

Page 7: ...on video on line at sideshift com choose sideshift videos videos PT230 Thruster Placement The thruster is designed to be positioned on the underside bow of any dual or tri pontoon boat For tri pontoon...

Page 8: ...MINE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN MOUNTING CROSS MEMBERS The unit has pre drilled mounting slots to accommodate either 16 or 24 centers In some installations it will be necessary to drill the thruster mountin...

Page 9: ...mance will be affected STEP 2 POSITION THRUSTER AND ATTACH TO UNDERSIDE OF DECK 1 Using a helper position the thruster in place and using the supplied self drilling self tapping 1 stainless hex head m...

Page 10: ...hruster cables and air line into the storage location 3 Route the motor control cables for connection to a dedicated 12v starter type battery 4 Route a charge line from your house battery to the thrus...

Page 11: ...STALLATION GUIDE V1 7 10 NOTE The air line prevents pressure buildup on the motor seals due to temperature changes The air line must not be crimped and must be positioned so that the open end is in a...

Page 12: ...SIDESHIFT INSTALLATION GUIDE V1 7 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL Schematic PT230...

Page 13: ...aining correct operating voltage Batteries must be fully charged before use In most cases the cable run from battery to controller is less than 10 feet in which case 1 0 AWG cable is appropriate For l...

Page 14: ...the cable gauge typically 1 0 AWG for SS230 thrusters and 2 0 for all other models 3 Install compression terminals See How To Install Compression Terminals on page 12 for instructions 4 Attach positi...

Page 15: ...to length Be sure that they are neatly routed and comfortably reach the motor controller terminals Leave some slack to make installation easier 2 Install compression terminals See How To Install Comp...

Page 16: ...CHOOSE A COMPRESSION TERMINAL TO MATCH THE CABLE GAUGE STEP 3 LOOSEN COMPRESSION TERMINAL NUT STEP 4 PASS EXPOSED CONDUCTOR THROUGH NUT STEP 5 TIGHTEN NUT WITH WRENCH You will feel the resistance incr...

Page 17: ...he joystick equipment 2 Peel the backing and place the supplied template in the chosen location 3 Using a 3 16 bit drill a hole at the center of the template marked by the cross hairs 4 Using a 2 5 ho...

Page 18: ...1 for complete system layout 1 Position the control module in a dry location near the motor control box 2 Connect the red and black leads from the 4 pin motor control cable to battery neg and battery...

Page 19: ...e 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 pow...

Page 20: ...reen light indicates low battery No green light indicates a dead battery 6 To replace the battery remove the 4 screws open the case carefully and insert a new CR2032 coin cell battery OPERATION AND FA...

Page 21: ...ot operating Flashing blue light on joystick indicating low thruster battery voltage Check thruster battery voltage Load test battery Check charging system Ensure fully charged battery KEY FOB OPERATI...

Page 22: ...it is not kinked pinched or damaged in any way that might block it or cause a leak Make sure the exposed end in the hull is in a dry location Battery Ensure batteries are always fully charged Unlike...

Page 23: ...ng for the terminal voltage to properly reflect the charge level Note Over charging can damage the battery and cause hydrogen gas to form which is an explosion hazard and can lead to serious injury an...

Page 24: ...SIDESHIFT INSTALLATION GUIDE V1 7 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Use the following charts to troubleshoot problems with Sideshift thrusters...

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Page 27: ...Merchandise Authorization Number which must be placed on the return shipping container Delivery of returned merchandise will be refused and credit will not be issued without written authorization and...

Page 28: ...34 0 Thruster Arm Length in 35 0 Housing Width in 12 0 Propeller in 8 0 Recommended boat size ft 35 0 Actuator deployment retraction time sec 6 0 Wireless Receiver Parameter Value Supply voltage 12VDC...