SLEIPNER MOTOR AS Side-Power Automatic Main Switch User manual

Made in Norway
©Sleipner Motor AS 2020
SLEIPNER MOTOR AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
www.side-power.com
Document id:
Revision:
Date:
516 9
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Installation Manual
Automatic
Main Switch
S-Link
2020

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Sleipner Motor AS
P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8
N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway
Declare that this product with accompanying standard control systems complies with
the essential health and safety requirements according to:
DIRECTIVE 2013/53/EU
DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU
DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU
MC_0020
Installation Instructions
Considerations and Precautions................................................ 3
Measurements ......................................................................... 4
Specications ............................................................................ 5
AMS installation......................................................................... 6
Electrical Specications ............................................................ 7
Wiring Diagram ......................................................................... 8
Service ...................................................................................... 9
Spare Parts ............................................................................ 10
Warranty statement .............................................................. 10
Products
SM901970 | 897612 - Auto-Mainswitch 12V
SM901971 | 897624 - Auto-Mainswitch 24V
Contents
EN
It is the installers responsibility
When installing Side-Power equipment to follow the outlined regulations/ classi cation rules (electrical/ mechanical) according to
international or special national regulations. Instructions in this guide cannot be guaranteed to comply with global electric/ mechanic
regulations/ classi cation rules.
To follow all health and safety laws in accordance with their local outlined regulations/ classi cation rules.
Before installation, it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product.
The recommendations made in this manual are guidelines ONLY, and Sleipner Motor AS (Side-Power) strongly recommend that
before installation, advice is obtained from a naval architect familiar with the particular vessel and regulations/ classi cations.
This manual is intended to support educated/ experienced staff and is therefore not suffi cient in all details for professional
installation. (NB: These instructions are only general instruction. If you are not skilled to do this work, please contact professional
installers for assistance.)
All electrical work must be done by a licensed professional.
Faulty installation of the tunnel, thruster or panel will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void. MC_0038
MC_0273
Considerations and Precautions
EN
• Install the automatic main switch as close to the battery(ies) as possible.
• Do not connect the Sleipner automatic main switch with other products than appropriate original Sidepower control panels or other Sidepower control
devices. (NB: Sleipner products are speci cally designed with a separate  fth control cable for the automatic main switch.)
• The automatic main switch must be installed so that it keeps dry at all times.
• The automatic main switch can NOT be  tted in spaces requiring Ignition protected equipment.
• Ensure to use the correct fuse for the main switch depending on the thruster model installed.
IMPORTANT
This manual is to be used in addition to the regular installation manual for the Sidepower thruster. This manual is intended for professionals only.

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It is the installers responsibility
When installing Side-Power equipment to follow the outlined regulations/ classi cation rules (electrical/ mechanical) according to
international or special national regulations. Instructions in this guide cannot be guaranteed to comply with global electric/ mechanic
regulations/ classi cation rules.
To follow all health and safety laws in accordance with their local outlined regulations/ classi cation rules.
Before installation, it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product.
The recommendations made in this manual are guidelines ONLY, and Sleipner Motor AS (Side-Power) strongly recommend that
before installation, advice is obtained from a naval architect familiar with the particular vessel and regulations/ classi cations.
This manual is intended to support educated/ experienced staff and is therefore not suffi cient in all details for professional
installation. (NB: These instructions are only general instruction. If you are not skilled to do this work, please contact professional
installers for assistance.)
All electrical work must be done by a licensed professional.
Faulty installation of the tunnel, thruster or panel will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void. MC_0038
MC_0273
Considerations and Precautions
EN
• Install the automatic main switch as close to the battery(ies) as possible.
• Do not connect the Sleipner automatic main switch with other products than appropriate original Sidepower control panels or other Sidepower control
devices. (NB: Sleipner products are speci cally designed with a separate  fth control cable for the automatic main switch.)
• The automatic main switch must be installed so that it keeps dry at all times.
• The automatic main switch can NOT be  tted in spaces requiring Ignition protected equipment.
• Ensure to use the correct fuse for the main switch depending on the thruster model installed.
IMPORTANT
This manual is to be used in addition to the regular installation manual for the Sidepower thruster. This manual is intended for professionals only.

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Thruster Measurements
EN
Measurement
code Measurement description mm inch
H Height 194.3 7.6
L Length 205 8.1
W Width 79 3.11
+ W Width including fasteners 90 3.54
(a) Attachment hole from the top 51.5 2.03
(b) Attachment hole from the bottom 92.8 3.65
(c) Attachment hole from the side 37.5 1.5
(d) Distance between attachment hole 121.8 4.8
(e) Attachment hole from the side 45.7 1.8
AMS
MG_0321
H
W
+W
L
(a)
(b)
(c) (d) (e)

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Thruster Measurements
EN
Measurement
code Measurement description mm inch
H Height 194.3 7.6
L Length 205 8.1
W Width 79 3.11
+ W Width including fasteners 90 3.54
(a) Attachment hole from the top 51.5 2.03
(b) Attachment hole from the bottom 92.8 3.65
(c) Attachment hole from the side 37.5 1.5
(d) Distance between attachment hole 121.8 4.8
(e) Attachment hole from the side 45.7 1.8
AMS
MG_0321
H
W
+W
L
(a)
(b)
(c) (d) (e)
MG_0327
Manual over ride button.
Push to shut OFF
Pull to activate ON
Fuse holder
Main cable(s) from battery(ies)
Main cable(s) to the thruster
Automatic Main Switch
EN

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AMS Installation
!Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !
EN
Instaling the fuse and battery cables.
1. Remove the nuts and all the washers.
2. Install the fuse on top of the pre- tted conductors and washer.
3. Assemble the washers, battery cables and end washer and nuts.
4. Tighten the end nut to torque as shown above. (NB: Be cautious tightening the brass conductors as they are softer than steel bolts.)
Fitting the thruster cables.
5. Remove the nuts and washers.
6. Fit the cable/ cables as shown directly onto the pre- tted conductor.
7. Assemble the washers in the sequence shown.
8. Tighten the end nut.
Manual override button.
9. Pull OUT for ON.
10. Push IN for OFF.
11. Leave the switch in ON position when onboard.
12. Ensure the switch is in the OFF position when leaving the boat for long periods or when installing or servicing the thruster system.
MG_0323
1
2
3
4
5 - 8 9 - 12
Pull out
ON
Nut
Nut
Nut
Spring washer
Spring washer
Spring washer
Fasten
20 Nm
(14.5 lb/ft)
Washer
Washer
Washer
Washer
Washer
Washer
Washer
Fuse
Fuse
Cable
Cable
Push In
OFF
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Electrical Installation
EN
WARNING
Check the following with the main switch is set to off :
After all electrical connections have been completed check with an ohm meter that there is no electrical connection between
1. electro-motor fl ange and the positive terminal on the motor
2. electro-motor fl ange and the battery negative terminal on the motor
If unsure contact skilled personnel.
ON/ OFF confi guration
Use a 4-lead control cable between the thruster and the automatic main switch. (NB: Only 3 leads are used, The red wire is not connected into the
automatic main switch.)
Proportional confi guration
Use 5-lead control cables between the automatic main switch and control panels. (NB: use 5-lead Y-connectors to branch off to all controls fi tted.)
Refer to the table in the thrusters manual for deciding the main cable sizes, the lengths are the total of positive and negative from the battery.
!Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !
MG_0328
+12/24V -
5A
S-link on/off
switch
red
yellow
black
12/24V12/24V
Stern thruster
battery
Bow thruster
battery
Bow thruster
(SEP model)
Stern thruster
(SEP model)
-
black
+
red
B+
-
black + red
B+
Fixed multicable 5m
Fixed multicable 5m
5A
+12/24 5A +12/24
PPC
PPC Proportional
Power Controller
Proportional
Power Controller
PJC 212
Proportional
joystick
control panel
Bow and stern
Station 1
Automatic Main Switch
8977 12 / 8977 24
or
Manual main switch
w/ANL fuse
Automatic Main Switch
8977 12 / 8977 24
or
Manual main switch
w/ANL fuse
S-link control system End terminator
End terminator
PJC 212
Observe PPC battery
terminal polarity !
S-link supply
S-link external
switch interface
and remote
(optional)
S-link external
switch interface
and remote
(optional)
Proportional
joystick
control panel
Bow and stern
Station 2
8730 8730

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AMS Installation
!Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !
EN
Instaling the fuse and battery cables.
1. Remove the nuts and all the washers.
2. Install the fuse on top of the pre- tted conductors and washer.
3. Assemble the washers, battery cables and end washer and nuts.
4. Tighten the end nut to torque as shown above. (NB: Be cautious tightening the brass conductors as they are softer than steel bolts.)
Fitting the thruster cables.
5. Remove the nuts and washers.
6. Fit the cable/ cables as shown directly onto the pre- tted conductor.
7. Assemble the washers in the sequence shown.
8. Tighten the end nut.
Manual override button.
9. Pull OUT for ON.
10. Push IN for OFF.
11. Leave the switch in ON position when onboard.
12. Ensure the switch is in the OFF position when leaving the boat for long periods or when installing or servicing the thruster system.
MG_0323
1
2
3
4
5 - 8 9 - 12
Pull out
ON
Nut
Nut
Nut
Spring washer
Spring washer
Spring washer
Fasten
20 Nm
(14.5 lb/ft)
Washer
Washer
Washer
Washer
Washer
Washer
Washer
Fuse
Fuse
Cable
Cable
Push In
OFF
MC_0276
Electrical Installation
EN
WARNING
Check the following with the main switch is set to off :
After all electrical connections have been completed check with an ohm meter that there is no electrical connection between
1. electro-motor fl ange and the positive terminal on the motor
2. electro-motor fl ange and the battery negative terminal on the motor
If unsure contact skilled personnel.
ON/ OFF confi guration
Use a 4-lead control cable between the thruster and the automatic main switch. (NB: Only 3 leads are used, The red wire is not connected into the
automatic main switch.)
Proportional confi guration
Use 5-lead control cables between the automatic main switch and control panels. (NB: use 5-lead Y-connectors to branch off to all controls fi tted.)
Refer to the table in the thrusters manual for deciding the main cable sizes, the lengths are the total of positive and negative from the battery.
!Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !
MG_0328
+12/24V -
5A
S-link on/off
switch
red
yellow
black
12/24V12/24V
Stern thruster
battery
Bow thruster
battery
Bow thruster
(SEP model)
Stern thruster
(SEP model)
-
black
+
red
B+
-
black + red
B+
Fixed multicable 5m
Fixed multicable 5m
5A
+12/24 5A +12/24
PPC
PPC Proportional
Power Controller
Proportional
Power Controller
PJC 212
Proportional
joystick
control panel
Bow and stern
Station 1
Automatic Main Switch
8977 12 / 8977 24
or
Manual main switch
w/ANL fuse
Automatic Main Switch
8977 12 / 8977 24
or
Manual main switch
w/ANL fuse
S-link control system End terminator
End terminator
PJC 212
Observe PPC battery
terminal polarity !
S-link supply
S-link external
switch interface
and remote
(optional)
S-link external
switch interface
and remote
(optional)
Proportional
joystick
control panel
Bow and stern
Station 2
8730 8730

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DESCRIPTION OF WIRING DIAGRAMS:
- Install the correct main fuse depending on thruster model fitted.
- Coil feed can be taken from any 12V or 24V battery source. If the coil is fed from a source that already has a main switch, an
on/off switch is not required.
- The S-Link cable must be connected to the S-Link network on the Automatic Main Switch assigned to be bow or stern
IMPORTANT
Fit only one thruster to each
automatic main switch.
Technical Wiring Diagram
EN
Thruster
Battery
12/24V
-black red
«B+»
5A
+12/24V
Automatic Main Switch
8977 12 (12V)
8977 24 (24V)
Side-power S-link
network cables
«Thruster+»
To
SEP thruster
or
RETRACT thruster
+
-
+
-
on/off
Switch
(optional)
Main
fuse
Coil feed

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Service
!Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !
EN
Service/ maintenance
on all-electric equipment regularly Ensure:
- Equipment is clean and dry.
- Ensure all cable and other connections are tight and without signs of excessive heat or corrosion.
Troubleshooting
Feedback to control panels:
- Manual override:
If the manual override button has been pushed, pull the manual override button to activate.
- Fuse is blown:
Replace the fuse or check if the main cable from the battery and main cable to the thruster.
- Communication fail:
The panel has no communication with the main switch. Check S-link or power connection.
- Power failure:
The main switch has no power, Check 5A fuse, power connection and if the main switch has power on the red and black wire.
Read the troubleshooting guide in the thrusters manual.
If you are unable to identify and resolve the problem, contact the nearest Sidepower service point for assistance. Have the notes from your
troubleshooting handy to inform the service person of what you have already checked and observed.

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1. The equipment manufactured by Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal
use and service.
2. This Warranty is in eff ect for of two years (Leisure Use) or one year (Commercial use) from the date of purchase by the user. Proof of purchase must be
included, to establish that it is inside the warranty period.
3. This Warranty is transferable and covers the product for the speci ed time period.
4. In case any part of the equipment proves to be defective, other than those parts excluded in paragraph 5 below, the owner should do the following:
(a) Prepare a detailed written statement of the nature and circumstances of the defect, to the best of the Owner’s knowledge, including the date of
purchase, the place of purchase, the name and address of the installer, and the Purchaser’s name, address and telephone number;
(b) The Owner should return the defective part or unit along with the statement referenced in the preceding paragraph to the warrantor,
Sleipner Motor AS or an authorized Service Centre, postage/shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Purchaser;
(c) If upon the Warrantor’s or Authorized Service Centre’s examination, the defect is determined to result from defective material or workmanship, the
equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense;
(d) no refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser, unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable
number of opportunities to do so. Prior to refund of the purchase price, Purchaser must submit a statement in writing from a professional boating
equipment supplier that the installation instructions of the Installation and Operation Manual have been complied with and that the defect remains;
(e) warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor, or an authorized Service Centre, and any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone else
shall render this warranty void.
5. There shall be no warranty for defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse or misuse of the equipment including exposure to
excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or water immersion except for equipment speci cally designed as waterproof.
6. No other express warranty is hereby given and there are no warranties which extend beyond those described in section 4 above. This Warranty is
expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability,  tness for the ordinary purposes for
which such goods are used, or  tness for a particular purpose, and any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and
representatives.
7. There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives for injury to any person or
persons, or damage to property, loss of income or pro t, or any other consequential or resulting damage or cost which may be claimed to have been
incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure or malfunction of the equipment, or part thereof.
8. The Warrantor assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind including damages arising from collision with other vessels
or objects.
9. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.
For the most up to date documentation, we advise you to
visit our website www.side-power.com for the spare parts
list.
Spare Parts
Warranty statement
EN
EN
MC_0024
MC_0024

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1. The equipment manufactured by Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal
use and service.
2. This Warranty is in eff ect for of two years (Leisure Use) or one year (Commercial use) from the date of purchase by the user. Proof of purchase must be
included, to establish that it is inside the warranty period.
3. This Warranty is transferable and covers the product for the speci ed time period.
4. In case any part of the equipment proves to be defective, other than those parts excluded in paragraph 5 below, the owner should do the following:
(a) Prepare a detailed written statement of the nature and circumstances of the defect, to the best of the Owner’s knowledge, including the date of
purchase, the place of purchase, the name and address of the installer, and the Purchaser’s name, address and telephone number;
(b) The Owner should return the defective part or unit along with the statement referenced in the preceding paragraph to the warrantor,
Sleipner Motor AS or an authorized Service Centre, postage/shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Purchaser;
(c) If upon the Warrantor’s or Authorized Service Centre’s examination, the defect is determined to result from defective material or workmanship, the
equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense;
(d) no refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser, unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable
number of opportunities to do so. Prior to refund of the purchase price, Purchaser must submit a statement in writing from a professional boating
equipment supplier that the installation instructions of the Installation and Operation Manual have been complied with and that the defect remains;
(e) warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor, or an authorized Service Centre, and any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone else
shall render this warranty void.
5. There shall be no warranty for defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse or misuse of the equipment including exposure to
excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or water immersion except for equipment speci cally designed as waterproof.
6. No other express warranty is hereby given and there are no warranties which extend beyond those described in section 4 above. This Warranty is
expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability,  tness for the ordinary purposes for
which such goods are used, or  tness for a particular purpose, and any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and
representatives.
7. There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives for injury to any person or
persons, or damage to property, loss of income or pro t, or any other consequential or resulting damage or cost which may be claimed to have been
incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure or malfunction of the equipment, or part thereof.
8. The Warrantor assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind including damages arising from collision with other vessels
or objects.
9. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.
For the most up to date documentation, we advise you to
visit our website www.side-power.com for the spare parts
list.
Spare Parts
Warranty statement
EN
EN
MC_0024
MC_0024
MC_0037
Notes
EN
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SLEIPNER MOTOR ✴AS P.O. Box 519 ✴N-1612 Fredrikstad ✴Norway
The information given in the document was correct at the time it was published. However, Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it
may contain. Continuous product improvement may change the product specifi cations without notice. Therefore, Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any possi-
ble differences between product and document.