Sleipner SX35, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...SLEIPNER AS P O Box 519 N 1612 Fredrikstad Norway www sleipnergroup com DOCUMENT ID REVISION DATE LANGUAGE Installation Guide For DC External Electric Thruster Models SX35 SX50 EN I M 5630 22 2021 ...

Page 2: ... Installation Manual Responsibility of the Installer 3 Thruster Measurements 5 Thruster Specifications 6 Technical Specifications 6 Control Box Technical Specifications 7 Positioning the Stern Thruster 8 Stern Thruster Cowls Grids 9 Grids or Cowls Assembly 10 Tunnel Installation 11 SX Spacer 12 Motor Installation 13 Propeller Installation 14 Control Box Installation 15 Thruster Electrical Installa...

Page 3: ...ment to ensure necessary familiarity with the product before installation Instructions in this document cannot be guaranteed to comply with all international and national regulations It is the responsibility of the installer to follow all applicable international and national regulations when installing Sleipner products The recommendations given in this document are guidelines ONLY and Sleipner s...

Page 4: ...side the boat like motor bedding etc If able ensure that stern drives trim tabs do not interfere with the water flow from the thruster as this can reduce the thrust effectiveness considerably We recommend the use of our Sleipner cowls to enhance the performance and allow installation in shallow draft boats Sleipner cowls will also minimise the effect if stern drives trim tabs obstruct the thruster...

Page 5: ...nch H Motor Height 374 14 72 374 14 72 W Width 183 7 20 183 7 20 L Length 171 6 7 171 6 7 L Standard tube length 108 4 3 108 4 3 L Extended tube length for thicker hulls 276 10 9 276 10 9 a Height of support bolts from tube 35 8 1 4 35 8 1 4 b Main tube diameter 50 2 50 2 c Support bolts diameter 18 0 7 18 0 7 d Distance of support bolts from tube 65 2 6 65 2 6 e Distance of support bolts 130 5 1 ...

Page 6: ...lapse device protects against sudden change of drive direction The electric thermal cut off switch in electro motor protects against overheating auto reset when electro motor cools down Original Sleipner panels shut off automatically 6 minutes after last use Original SLeipner panels use child safe double ON buttons An integrated microprocessor monitors solenoids reduce wear and risk of solenoid lo...

Page 7: ...SX35 SX50 Operation volts 12v 12v Max Current 250A 380A Duty Cycle S2 S2 Max ambient temp 50ºc 50ºc Min ambient temp 25ºc 25ºc Power supply cable 35 70mm AWG 2 00 35 70mm AWG 2 00 Mount direction Any Any MG_0132 121 mm 4 76 187 mm 7 36 170 mm 6 69 136 mm 5 35 110 mm 4 33 ...

Page 8: ...under the hull At higher speeds if the thruster is installed to low can cause damage to the thruster additional drag and unwanted water splashing Alignment The thruster can be installed at a slight angle if required for the water flow to avoid obstructions These obstructions can include propellers systems trim tabs or the hull The average force the thruster propels water is 5 7 meters per sec ther...

Page 9: ...ooth inner walls for optimal water flow and strength A standard Sidepower stern thruster tunnel with add on cowls for shallow installation cowls to change the water flow direction to avoid obstructions on the stern cowls help prevent air from the water surface entering the tunnel in shallow installations Radius corners prevent turbulence Easy installation for easy bolt on fitting A B C D IMPORTANT ...

Page 10: ...74 Grids or Cowls assembly 1 Attach the cowls or grids with included bolts and washers NB If installation of the cowls ensure the appropriate twist of the cowl to direct water away from obstacles MG_0145 Tighten 2Nm Cowl Tighten 2Nm ...

Page 11: ...s 1 2 Tunnel Installation 1 Ensure to remove the plastic cover guard on the tunnel 2 Connect both ends of the tunnel to the thruster motor All hooks must be completely interlocked making the inside of the tunnel smooth NB Ensure tunnel moulding around the gear leg and tunnel top align MC_0074 Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model IMPORTANT Ensure all snap lo...

Page 12: ...taching the spacer as the top support holes are larger than the spacers 4 Drill out the two support bolt holes in the spacer 5 Apply MS Polymer sealant or equal to the back surface face of the spacer 6 Place the spacer to the hull Continue the installation of the SX thruster from step 4 in the Motor Installation MC_0074 Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ...

Page 13: ...ly place the thruster through the holes to ensure correct fitting Using the cable leads from the thruster define the location within the vessel for the installation of the control box NB If using a spacer the support bolt and washer are not required 5 Check the length of the compression rings Compression rings must be longer than hull thickness to allow for compression NB Cut compression sealants to...

Page 14: ...pin aligns with the internal slot in the propeller 2 Insert the washer to the end of the shaft spline Tighten with the propeller lock nut 3 Apply anti fouling to the gear leg and propeller Do not apply anti fouling to any rubber elements of the gear leg or anodes MC_0016 Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model MG_0478 ...

Page 15: ...er assembly with the provided cables and not near any object that radiate high temperatures 1 Define the location to install the control box NB Ensure cables will not obstruct any objects 2 Mark the locations of the four drill holes and drill the holes 3 Attach cables to the control box NB the control box internal components can be removed via its attachment screws for easier installation using thi...

Page 16: ...to turn off the thruster independently from the rest of the electrical operation of the vessel when not on board or in emergencies NB It is advised to install a fuse on the positive cable for protection against short circuiting of the main cables The fuse should ensure no voltage decrease slow blow and sized to take the amperage draw for at least 5 minutes A circuit breaker can be used instead of ...

Page 17: ...uster A2 Thruster A1 Thruster A2 Temp switch NC Temp switch NC SX50 CONTROL BOX SX35 CONTROL BOX B B Tighten to 4 NM Blue protection sleeve Blue protection sleeve Blue protection sleeve Blue protection sleeve Tighten to 5 6 NM Tighten to 5 6 NM Tighten to 4 NM Tighten to 5 6 NM Tighten to 5 6 NM A1 A1 A2 A2 B B B B Only used for PRO systems Control Cables ...

Page 18: ... 0 2 x 2 0 35 140 12 V 245 A DIN 200 SAE 380 EN 330 ANL 150 mm2 35 50 50 70 70 95 95 120 120 2 x 70 2 x 70 2 x 95 AWG 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 2 x 2 0 2 x 2 0 2 x 3 0 50 1400 12 V 370 A DIN 350 SAE 665 EN 600 ANL 325 mm2 50 50 70 95 120 2 x 70 2 x 70 2 x 95 2 x 95 2 x 120 2 x 120 2 x 120 AWG 1 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 2 x 2 0 2 x 2 0 2 x 3 0 2 x 3 0 2 x 4 0 2 x 4 0 2 x 4 0 24 V 170 A DIN 175 SAE...

Page 19: ...in one direction Sleipner on off equipment it is entirely plug play and require no additional configuration setup See the Control panel manual for more information MC_0041 Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model MG_0115 Thruster Motor Automatic Main switch Manual Main switch Ext cable 5 lead Y cable 5 lead 5 LEAD EXTENSION CABLES 4 OR 5 LEAD EXTENSION CABLES Ex...

Page 20: ...on For Control Panel installation please refer to the supplied manual in your Sleipner product delivery MC_0398 SLEIPNER AS P O Box 519 N 1612 Fredrikstad Norway www sleipnergroup com DOCUMENT ID REVISION DATE LANGUAGE Installation Guide Control Panel ...

Page 21: ...n switch size No water leakage around hull penetrated studs Check that there is no electrical connection between the electro motor body and positive terminal on the motor and between the electro motor body and the negative A1 terminal on the motor with an ohm meter The thruster has been installed as per the instructions in this manual and all points in checklist above have been controlled Signed D...

Page 22: ...ed to the Purchaser at the Warrantor s expense If on the other hand the claim is determined to result from circumstances such as described in section 4 above or a result of wear and tear exceeding that for which the equipment is intended e g commercial use of equipment intended for leisure use the costs for the troubleshooting and repair shall be borne by the Claimant b No refund of the purchase p...

Page 23: ...23 5630 22 2021 SX35 SX50 MC_0037 Notes ...

Page 24: ...naccuracies or omissions it may contain Continuous product improvement may change the product specifications without notice Therefore Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any possible differences between product and document Register your product and learn more at www sleipnergroup com Made in Norway SLEIPNER AS P O Box 519 N 1612 Fredrikstad Norway www sleipnergroup com ...