Side-Power SE 60/185S IP User manual

SE 60/185S IP
Ignition Protected
thruster assembly
Installation and user manual
Keep this
manual onboard !
SIDE-POWER
Thruster Systems
2175 NW 34th Ave Miami, FL 33142 USA
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
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Email: [email protected]
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Technical specications............................................................. 2
Planning & important precautions.............................................. 3
Stern thruster installation considerations................................... 3
Bolt on installation .................................................................... 4
Mould on installation ................................................................. 5
Gearhouse and motorbracket.................................................... 6
Oil tank & propellers ................................................................. 7
Electromotor IP assembly.......................................................... 8
Electrical installation ................................................................. 9
Control panel and control-leads............................................... 10
Visual wiring diagram .............................................................. 11
Technical wiring diagram ........................................................ 12
Electrical installation of stern thruster systems ........................12
Checklist.................................................................................. 13
Important user precautions...................................................... 14
How to use Sidepower thrusters.............................................. 15
Maintenance............................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 17
Warranty statement ................................................................ 18
Parts list................................................................................... 19
Service centres ....................................................................... 20
Contents
Motor: Custom made reversible DC-motor.
Gearhouse: Seawater resistant bronze. Ballbearing at propellershaft; combination of ballbearing and slide bearing at
driveshaft.
Motor bracket: Seawater resistant aluminium.
Ignition protection: Conforms to ISO 8846
Propeller: 5-blade Skew-back design "Q-prop" propeller, reinforced composite.
Batteries: Minimum recommended battery capacity (cold crank capacity by DIN standard)
SE60/185S 12V : 350 CCA DIN / 24V : 175 CCA DIN
Max. use: S2 = 3 min. or appr. 7-10% within a limited time frame. All electromotors are protected against overheating.
Safety
: Electronic time-lapse device protects against sudden change of drive direction. Electric thermal cut-off switch in
electromotor protects against over heating (auto reset when electro motor cools down).
Shearpin between electro-motor and driveshaft protects electromotor and gearsystem if propeller gets jammed.
If original Sidepower panel is used, the panel shuts off automatically 6 minutes after last use.
Integrated microprocessor monitors solenoids, reducing wear and risk of solenoid lock-in. Auto-stop of thruster in
case of accidental solenoid lock-in or if run signal is continous for more than 3 minutes.
Technical specications
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Sleipner Motor AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway
declare that this product with accompanying
standard remote control systems complies with the
essential health and safety requirements according
to the Directive 89/336/EEC of 23 May 1989
amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
Responsible installer must
consider and facilitating
enough space and access
regarding installation,
service and maintenance
of the thruster.
C
A
E
A
E
D
C
B
Waterline
II
III
IV
I
Waterline
Waterline
VVI
Thrust at 10.5V/21V* (kg • lbs)
Thrust at 12V/ 24V* (kg • lbs)
Typical boat size (ft • m)
Tunnel I.D. (mm • in)
Propulsion system
Power at 10.5V/21V* (kw • Hp)
For DC system (V)
Weight (kg • lbs)
Rec. CCA (DIN** 12/24V)
Item Code 12V
Item Code 24V
Item Code 12V PRO*
Item Code 24V PRO*
Stern thruster I II IIImin IVmax V VI Tunnel (mm • in)
Length
SE60/185S IP 233 • 9.2 256 • 10.1 150 • 5.91 35 • 1.38 200 • 7.8 300 • 11.8 337 • 13.27
SE 60/185 S IP
60 • 132
73 • 161
29’ - 39’ • 9 - 12
185 • 7.3’’
Single
3.1 • 4
12/24
16 • 35
350 • 175
SE60/185S-12V(12IP)
SE60/185S-24V(24IP)
SEP60/185S-12V (IP)
SEP60/185S-24V (IP)
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Prior to installation, it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product.
The electromotor assembly must be handled carefully. Do not put it down on the driveshaft.
Beware to keep installation within advised measurements.
We advice to paint the gearhouse and propellers with antifouling. PS! Do not paint the zinc anodes, sealings or propellershafts.
Do not nish the inside of the tunnel with a layer of gelcoat / topcoat or similiar. It is only room for a thin layer of primer and two layers
of anti-fouling between the tunnel and the props.
With the boat on land, only run the thruster for a fraction of a second, as without resistance it will accelerate very fast to a damaging
rpm. Also, while the thruster is in air, make sure to avoid direction changes while the thruster is still running, as it might cause
damage to the thruster.
This manual is intended to support educated / experienced staff and is therefore not sufcient in all details for the correct installation.
The thruster IP assembly has been tested to be fully ignition protected so that it can be installed in an area with the possibility of
explosive gases in accordance to ISO 8846.
Do not install the thruster in a position where you need to cut a stiffener/stringer/support for the hull integrity without checking with the
boatbuilder that this can be safely done.
When installed in boats approved or classied according to international or special national rules, the installer is responsible for
following the demands in accordance with these regulations / classication rules. The instructions in this guide can not be guaranteed
to comply with all different regulations / classication rules.
NB ! Faulty installation of the tunnel, thruster or panel will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void.
Planning and important precautions
To achieve maximum effect, reliability and durability from your Sidepower stern thruster, a correct installation is very important.
Please follow the instructions carefully, and make sure that all checkpoints are carefully controlled.
Additional considerations for positioning of the stern thruster
 Make sure that the stern-tunnel does not disturb the waterow under the hull
Ensure that when installed the thruster does not foul existing equipment inside the boat like steerage links etc.
 Make sure that the water ow from the thruster are not interfered too much by sterndrives, trimtabs etc. as this will reduce the thrust
considerably.
It is possible to mount the tunnel off the boat’s centre line if necessary.
 If the stern thickness is to much for the thruster in question you can easily remove hull material in the necessary area to t the
thruster. You only have to reduce the stern thickness down to the max. thickness measurement in the drawing.
Stern thruster installation considerations
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Fig. 1
Bolt on installation of the stern tunnel
1. Make sure that there are enough space both inside and out-
side the transom of the boat.
2. Once the place for the installation has been decided, hold the
tunnel in place in the horizontal position and mark the bolt
holes. Remove the tunnel and it is then possible to calculate
and mark the centre.
3. It is important that the tunnel ange sits ush on the transom.
If this is not so, then the area on the transom will have to be
attened to ensure a snug t.
PS ! Take care with grinders as it is very easy to remove to
much in breglass
At this time, cut out the centre hole and the transom to the
same internal diameter as the tunnel ange and drill the bolt
holes. Before bolting on the stern tunnel, the prepared area
must be sealed with a gelcoat or similar to ensure there is no
water ingress into the hull.
4. Before tting the tunnel to the transom, t the lower gear leg
to the tunnel as described on page 6. We recommend that
you t the oil feed pipe also before the tunnel is bolted to the
transom.
5. When tting the tunnel, ensure that there is ample sealant
(Sikaex or similar) in the sealing tracks of the tunnel ange
and around the bolts to make a water tight tting (Fig. 1/2).
Bolts, washers and nuts are not included as they will wary de-
pending on the transom thickness We recommend A4 stain-
less with A4 lock nuts and A4 washers of a large diameter on
both outside and inside.
Bolts diameter: ø 10mm or 3/8” stainless steel
6. Refer to the installation manual for the recommended thruster
tting.
If a bow thruster is also installed, we strongly advice to
use separate battery banks for the two thrusters to avoid
extreme voltage drop if both thrusters are to be used at the
same time. Refer to the thruster manuals for advised battery
capacity and cable sizes for each thruster.
Also ensure that you do not have direct connections of both +
and - if you have built together controls for both thrusters to
avoid current leakage between separate battery banks.
If you are installing the standard Side-Power dual joystick
panel this is already secured.
Fig. 2
SEALANT
WASHERS
LOCKNUT OR DOU-
BLE NUTS
SEALANT
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Boat transom Boat transom
Stern tunnel
Grind off the bolt ange and
the gelcoat both inside and out-
side in the areas shown.
Fig. 1
Mould on installation of the stern tunnel
1. Make sure that there are enough space both inside and out-
side the transom of the boat.
2. Cut of the bolting ange on the stern-tunnel
3. Grind off the gelcoat both inside and outside the remaining
“tube” atleast 10 cm down on the “tube” (Fig. 1).
4. Offer the stern tunnel to the desired position on the transom
and mark around the tube.
5. Cut the marked hole in the transom of the boat.
6. Grind off the gelcoat on the transom of the boat in an area of
at least 10 cm / 4” around the hole, both outside and inside
(Fig. 1).
7. Offer the stern tunnel to the transom in the desired horizontal
position, then bond to the transom with multi layers matt both
inside and outside (Fig. 2).
Take care not to reduce the internal diameter much, as this
will make it more difcult to mount the thruster
8. Apply gelcoat or similar on all bonded areas.
9. Install the gear leg on the stern-tunnel as described in the
installation manual for the thruster.
10. Basic installation of the motor assembly and electrical installa-
tion are described later in this manual.
Fig. 2
If a bow thruster is also installed, we advice to use sepa-
rate battery banks for the two thrusters to avoid extreme
voltage drop if both thrusters were to be used at the same
time. Refer to the thruster manuals for advised battery
capacity and cable sizes for each thruster.
Also ensure that you do not have direct connections of
both + and - if you have built together controls for both
thrusters to avoid current leakage between separate bat-
tery banks.
If you are installing the standard Side-Power dual joystick
panel this is already secured.
Bond multiple layers both in-
side and outside
Boat transom Boat transom
Stern tunnel
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1. Try the lower-unit in the tunnel (remove the anode) rst by using the gasket inside the tunnel. Try on the propeller to make sure it is
centred in the tunnel and turn freely with the same clearance from each blade to the tunnel (Fig. 1).
2. Apply a thin layer of sealant on both sides of the gasket (5) and place it carefully on the gearhouse, making sure no sealant gets
into the bolt holes on the gearhouse (Fig 1).
3. Push the gearhouse through the main hole in the tunnel and push the gearhouse and motor-bracket gently together.
4. Screw the lower unit and the motor bracket together with the two provided bolts. Tighten with 17 Nm / 12,4 lb/ft (Fig. 2).
Fitting gearhouse and motor bracket
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1. Try the lower-unit in the tunnel (remove the zinc anode) first by using the gasket inside the tunnel. Try on the propeller to make sure it
is centred in the tunnel and turn freely with the same clearance from each blade to the tunnel (Fig. 1).
2. Apply a thin layer of sealant on both sides of the gasket (5) and place it carefully on the gearhouse, making sure no sealant gets into
the oil holes or bolt holes on the gearhouse (Fig 1).
3. Push the gearhouse through the main hole in the tunnel and push the gearhouse and motor-bracket gently together.
4. Screw the lower unit and the motor bracket together with the two provided bolts. Tighten with 17 Nm / 12,4 lb/ft (Fig. 2).
Fitting gearhouse and motor bracket
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Bolt tightening forces:
Bolts (2x) holding gearhouse
to bracket: 17 Nm (12,4 lb/ft)
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1. Turn the propeller shaft so that the drivepin (5) is in a horizontal position and ensure that it is centred in the propellershaft.
2. Push the propeller onto the shaft with the track for the drivepin in an horizontal position (same direction as you set the drivepin), all
the way in. There should be almost no gap between the propeller hub and the gearhouse.
3. Place the washer (4) on the prop-shaft and then tighten the lock-nut (3) on the propeller shaft.
4. Place the anode (2) in its designated position and tighten the anode holding screw (1). Apply a thread glue (Loctite or similar) to
ensure that the anode holding screw does not un-screw itself from the propellers rotation.
Parts description:
1 : Screw for anode
2 : Anode
3 : Propeller lock nut
4 : Washer
5 : Drivepin for propeller
Fitting propellers
Fig. 1
5
321 4
Thread
glue
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1. Remove the 4 bolts in the motorbracket (Fig 1).
2. Use the enclosed template to measure that the driveshaft has come through the motorbracket with the correct height (Fig 2).
3. Place the motor assembly gently on the motorbracket. Make sure that the drive pin in motor drive shaft ts into the corresponding
grove in the gearleg shaft. Be careful, the motor is heavy!
4. Fasten the motor assembly to the bracket with the 4 bolts and cross tighten them rst with 15Nm (11lb/ft) and then with 33Nm
(24lb/ft).
NB ! Paint the gearhouse and propeller with antifouling for propellers to prevent growth of barnacles or similar which would reduce the
performance dramatically. Do not paint the propeller shaft, the anodes or the end face of the gearhouse.
NB ! Do not run the thruster for more than very short bursts without being in the water.
Fitting the electromotor IP assembly
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
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•Explanation of electrical table
- All cable lengths are the total of + and - (to and from).
- Battery size is stated as minimum cold crank capacity, not Ah.
- Use slow fuse rated to hold stated Amp-Draw for min. 5 minutes.
* Cable size and main battery size when an extra bow battery with minimum the CCA mentioned as A is installed.
•It is important that you use a good cable size and batteries with a high cranking capacity to feed the thruster, because it is the actual
voltage at the motor while running the thruster that decides the output rpm of the motor and thereby the actual thrust. Please see the
list below for advised min. sizes of cables and batteries. You can of course use larger cables for even better results.
•A main switch (*C) that can take the load without noticeable voltage drop must be installed in the main positive lead so the power
for the thruster can be turned off independently of the rest of the system when not on board or in emergencies. This should be placed
in an easily accessible place and the boats instructions should include information that this should be turned off like the other main
switches of the boat.
•We also advice to install a fuse (*D) in the positive lead for protection against short-circuiting of the main cables. This fuse should be
of a adequate quality which normally means that it is physically large as these have less voltage drop than the simple / small ones. It
should be of the slow type and sized to take the amperage draw for at least 5 minutes.
• Remember to use ignition protected fuses and switches if tted in areas that require this feature.
•A circuit breaker can be used instead of the fuse and main power switch as long as the functionality is the same.
• The cable ends must be tted with terminals and these must be well isolated against contact with anything but the proper connection
point.
•If the main switch and fuse are installed in the same gas area they also have to be ignition protected.
•The negative / minus cable connects to the (-) terminal. Bolt M10. Tighten with 20 Nm / 14.75 lb/ft.
•The positive / plus cable connects to the "+" terminal. Bolt M10. Tighten with 20 Nm / 14.75 lb/ft.
Place the included red protection cap rmly on the terminal bolt, as shown in illustration above.
Electrical installation
Model Voltage Nominal
current
draw
Min. battery
CCA
>7m total + & - 7-14m total + & - 15-21m total + & - 22-28m total + & - 28-35m total + & - 36-45m total + & -
Min. Rec. Min. Rec. Min. Rec. Min. Rec. Min. Rec. Min. Rec.
SE60/185S 12 V 340 A DIN: 350
SAE:665
mm2
AWG
35
1
50
1/0
60
2/0
95
3/0
95
3/0
2x 70
2x 2/0
120
4/0
2x95
2x 3/0
2x 95
2x 3/0
2x120
2x 4/0
2x120
2x 4/0
280*
24 V 170 A DIN: 175
SAE: 332
mm2
AWG
25
1
35
1
25
1
35
1
25
1
35
1
35
1
50
1/0
50
1/0
60
2/0
60
2/0
70
2/0
Battery & cable recommendations:
Minimum and recommended cable dimensions can be identical due to safety margins and cable heat considerations for short cable lenghts.
* Minimum or recommended cable cross section in mm2
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
A A
B B
C C
D D
30.08.2011
1
Designed by Date
1 / 1
Edition Sheet
R. Hansen
Material Type Drawing nr
SM-101462
Copyright All rights reserved
Part nr Size Scale
Title
Tolerance NS-ISO 2768-1
SLEIPNERMOTORAS
A3
N/A
Weight
RED: +
Battery
12V or 24V
+-
*D
*C
NB! Very important to check the following with mainswitch in off position:
After all electrical connections have been completed check with an ohm meter that there is no electrical connection between electro
motor ange and positive terminal on the motor and between the electro motor ange and the negative (A1) terminal on the motor.
If you feel unsure on how to perform this check, contact skilled personnel for guidance.
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•You can install as many panels as you wish by using optional Y-connectors. If two or more panels are operated at the same time in
opposite directions, the electronic controlbox will stop the thruster until it only receives a signal to go in one direction.
•When using original Sidepower equipment it is all "plug & go".
•If the drive direction of the thruster is the opposite of what expected, the blue and grey wire must be changed on each panel.
•The mechanical installation of the panel is described in the manual following the panel.
•The IP thruster is gas proof based on the control panel lead ending outside of the area that requires ignition protection. The control
adapter lead must be tted in the boat so there is no risk of damage to the insulation, causing explosive gas penetration.
•The thruster control should be placed in a position were it is easy to use, and it is very common to use the thruster at the same time
as your gear / throttle lever so it is normally a user friendly solution to be able to access these with one hand for each control.
Pin conguration of 4 pole AMP contact:
Pin1: BLACK = Ground
Pin2: BLUE = Engages thruster SB solenoid
Pin3: GREY = Engages thruster Port solenoid
Pin4: RED = Positive voltage for control panel
Control panel and control-leads
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•You can install as many panels as you wish by using optional Y-connectors. If two or more panels are operated at the same time in
opposite directions, the electronic controlbox will stop the thruster until it only receives a signal to go in one direction.
•When using original Sidepower equipment it is all "plug & go".
•If the drive direction of the thruster is the opposite of what ex-pected, the blue and grey wire must be changed on each panel.
•The mechanical installation of the panel is described in the manual following the panel.
•The IP thruster is gas proof based on the control panel lead ending outside of the area that requires ignition protection. The prefitted
control lead must be fitted in the boat so there is no risk of damage to the insulation, causing explosive gas penetration.
•The thruster control should be placed in a position were it is easy to use, and it is very common to use the thruster at the same time as
your gear / throttle lever so it is normally a user friendly solution to be able to access these with one hand for each control.
Pin configuration of 4 pole AMP contact:
Pin1: BLACK = Ground
Pin2: BLUE = Engages thruster SB solenoid
Pin3: GREY = Engages thruster Port solenoid
Pin4: RED = Positive voltage for control panel
Control panel and control-leads
12
34
21
34
Pin configuration in contacts
SLEIPNER
SIDEPOWER
THRUSTER
OFFON ON
SLEIPNER
SIDEPOWER
THRUSTER
OFFON ON
Connect round end
of control adapter
cable to the round
socket on IP casing
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