SLEIPNER MOTOR AS Side-Power Installation manual

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®
SLEIPNER MOTOR AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
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Hydraulic
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Installation, start-up, user
and service manual
SIDE-
POWER

System overview
Hydraulic system components................................................... 3
Oil tank assembly ...................................................................... 4
Technical specications
Oil tank assembly ..................................................................... 5
Control panels ........................................................................... 6
Installation
Installation planning................................................................... 7
Pump installation ....................................................................... 7
Tank assembly installation......................................................... 8
Hose connections...................................................................... 8
Cooling water..............................................................................9
Pump hose connections .............................................................9
Valve connections.......................................................................9
Electrical wiring.........................................................................10
Check list..................................................................................10
Start up
System ll up ........................................................................... 11
Start up and testing ................................................................. 11
User Manual
Operating the thruster system ..................................................12
Service.....................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ................................................................... 15
Service centres ..................................................................... 16
Contents
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 ac-
cording to the Directive 89/336/EEC of 23 May
1989 amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
Prior to installation, it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product.
This manual is intended to support educated / experienced staff and is therefore not sufcient in all details for the correct installation.
Before installing the hydraulic system, you must ensure that you are in posession of, and have read the following additional manuals:
• Thruster installation and user manual
• The unique hydraulic system manual with complete system drawings
• Relevant control panel installation guides and user manuals
Prior to starting the installation procedure, make sure that no parts are missing or damaged during transportation.
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 any part of the hydraulic system, tunnel, thruster or control panel will render all warranty given by
Sleipner Motor AS void.
General planning and important precautions
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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 effect for of two years 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 transferrable 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, adress 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 representa-
tives.
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.
Warranty statement
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT!
This manual is only a guide for the installation, functional testing and servicing of the Sidepower hy-
draulic system, performed by qualied personell.

Hydraulic system components
A complete Sidepower hydraulic thruster system consists of one or more hydraulic pumps, one or two thrusters and an oil
tank with pre-tted load sense controlvalve, oil cooler, high-pressure and return lter, oil lling lter, level and temp indictors
and internal hoses. Valves and pumps are pre-adjusted at our factory before delivery.
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Bowthruster
Sternthruster
Variable Load
sense pump
Tank assembly
with pretted
components
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Sidepower hydraulic tank and components
Seawater oilcooler
(optional)
Return lter
Oil lling and
breathing lter
Electrical oil
temp/level
indicator
Feed to pumps
Prewired
electrical
junction box
Visual oil
temp/level
indicator
High pressure lter
Load sense
control valve
Pressure gauge
Drain return
2x Internal
oil cooler
Flexible rubber mounting
feets
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Tank kit 40 ltr 60 ltr 90 ltr 120 ltr
Tank volume (ltr · usg) 52.8 · 13.9 93.9 · 24.8 122.3 · 32.3 160 · 42.3
Oil volume (ltr · usg) 40 · 10.6 60 · 15.9 90 · 23.8 120 · 31.7
Dry weight* (kg · lbs) 46 · 101 60 · 132 68 · 154 77 · 170
A Build height (mm · in) 690 · 27.2 690 · 27.2 800 · 31.5 800 · 31.5
B Build length (mm · in) 785 · 30.9 800 · 31.5 800 · 35.1 1000 · 39.4
C Build depth (mm · in) 400 · 15.7 550 · 21.7 550 · 21.7 550 · 21.7
D Tank length (mm · in) 615 · 24.2 683 · 26.9 683 · 26.9 883 · 34.8
E Tank depth (mm · in) 340 · 13.4 479 · 18.9 479 · 18.9 479 · 18.9
F Filter change (mm · in) 100 · 4.0 100 · 4.0 100 · 4.0 100 · 4.0
* with valve block for single thruster only
Connections on tank
1 Tank to pump 2” BSP
2 Pump to valve 1” BSP
3 Bleed returns (3x) 1/2” BSP
4 Valve ports to users 1/2” BSP
5 Water to/from oil cooler 3/4” Nipple
JIC thread kit available
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Floor mounted
Connections on tank
1 Tank to pump 2” BSP
2 Pump to valve 1” BSP
3 Bleed returns (3x) 1/2” BSP
4 Valve ports to users 1/2” BSP
5 Water to/from oil cooler 3/4” Nipple
JIC thread kit available
Tank kit 40 ltr 60 ltr
Tank volume (ltr · usg) 52.7 · 13.9 80 · 21.2
Oil volume (ltr · usg) 40 · 10.6 60 · 15.9
Dry weight* (kg · lbs) 45 · 99 59 · 130
A Build height (mm · in) 705 · 27.8 860 · 33.6
B Build length (mm · in) 870 · 34.3 890 · 35.0
C Build depth (mm · in) 330 · 13.0 330 · 13.0
D Tank length (mm · in) 600 · 23.6 600 · 23.6
E Filter change (mm · in) 100 · 4.0 100 · 4.0
* with valve block for single thruster only
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Bulkhead mounted
Hydraulic tanks
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Yacht Single Yacht Dual Pro Single Pro Dual
Height (mm•in) 71 • 2.80 122 • 4.80 125 • 4.92 206 • 8.11
Width (mm•in) 71•2.80 71•2.80 106•4.17 106•4.17
Depth (mm•in) A/B 60 • 2.36/42 • 1.65 60 • 2.36/42 • 1.65 115 • 4.43/100 • 3.94 115 • 4.43/100 • 3.94
Item code (12 V) 895112-S 895112-D 896112-S 896112-D
Item code (24 V) 895124-S 895124-D 896124-S 896124-D Depth
Info panel
H (mm • in) 70 • 2.76
W (mm • in) 70 • 2.76
Item code (12V/ 24V) 8980-12V/8980-24V
Dual Joystick Docking
panel panel
H (mm • in) 120 • 4.72 120 • 4.72
W (mm • in) 70 • 2.76 70 • 2.76
Item code (12 & 24V) 8940 8909 A
Joystick Boat switch
panel panel
H (mm • in) 70 • 2.76 -
W (mm • in) 70 • 2.76 Ø86.5
Item code (12 & 24V) 8950 8955
Touch Round touch
panel panel
H (mm • in) 70 • 2.76 -
W (mm • in) 70 • 2.76 Ø86.5
Item code (12 & 24V) 8950 8909 A
Radio remotes
H (mm • in) 95 • 3.74 (transmitter)
W (mm • in) 48 • 1.89 (transmitter)
Control panels
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PTO mounted pump
SIde-Power standard pumps comes with
SAE ange and spline to t directly to a
wide range of live ore clutched PTOs. Our
pumps comes standard with one of the
following SAE standards:
• SAE-B (2 bolt, 13 teeth)
• SAE-C (4 bolt, 14 teeth)
• SAE-CC (4 bolt, 17 teeth)
For other shaft and ange options or spe-
cial adapters, contact your local Side-Po-
wer distributor.
When tted to a wet or pressurised PTO,
make sure that sealing is maintained to
avoid draining the PTO
Front mounted pump
A very reliable way to install the pump is
to connect the pump to the crankshaft in
front of the engine with use of a bracket
and a exible coupling. Even when using a
exible coupling, it's very important to get
the best possible alignment of the pump
shaft and crankshaft to reduce stress on
the engine/pump shaft bearings.
It is important that the hydraulic pump is
xed to the bracket, and the bracket itself
is locked to the engine. The pump has to
move with the engine.
AC Power pack
A 3-phase AC motor is designed to run
both directions. It's important to to match
the drive direction of the AC motor and the
pump. A trained professional should be
responsible for the electrical installation of
the motor.
If high start-up current is a problem, please
contact your Side-Power distributor for a
sotfstarter solution or star/delta switch.
Front mounted pump PTO mounted pump AC Power pack
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Hydraulic pump installation
Observe safety precautions (wear protective goggles, gloves and other appropriate safety equipment when installing the hydraulic
system and working with hydraulic oil).
The thrusters should already be installed (please see the mechanical thruster installation manual).
Hydraulic components can be damaged by dust and dirt, keep these away from the boat until you have nished the «dirty» part of the
installation (grinding, drilling etc.) and cleaned up.
All hydraulic components must be assembled in a clean environment.
Make sure that all parts are handled with care.
Find a good location for the hydraulic tank installation, in terms for maintenance accessabilities, height of oil level in hydraulic tank in
relation to hydraulic pumps ( for details, refer to "Installing tank assembly")
Check that the power source direction is in accordance to the pump directions ( see "Hydraulic pump installation")
The hydraulic system is delivered without hoses, make sure to contact professionals that can assist with the planning of the
installation, supplying neccessary hoses and ttings, and installing these parts
Installation planning and important precautions
The pump can with a great advantage be connected to a generator. The advantage with this type of installation is that the pump will be
driven at a higher and more stabile speed than installed to the main engine.You can thereby use a smaller pump in such an installation.
Warning !
• Check that the power source direction is in accordance with pump direction !
Pump direction is decided as seen on picture, facing the pump shaft, i.e the pump direction will be the
opposite of engine / PTO / generator. NB ! Please see pump nameplate L=CCW and R=CW
• Ensure that the power source and connection point can handle the torque and load from the hydraulic
pump.
• As soon as the pump is connected to the power source, it is very important NOT to start the power
source before the installation is complete and the pump is prelled with hydraulic oil.
Due to our experience with hydraulic thrusters, we know there are usually three methods of connecting a hydraulic pump to the engine
or generator:
• Power Take Off (PTO) at the gearbox or the engine
• Front mounted to the engine crankshaft with use of a bracket and a exible coupling
• AC power pack
Belt drive installations is not recommended due to the high stress and torque requirements. Please concact your Side-Power distributor
if belt drive installation is the only option
Engine
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Each thruster system is calculated and set up individually by Sidepower. Please see the enclosed system drawings in the enclosed
unique system manual for the actual installation to get the right hoses and ttings. We advice that you let professionals make the ho-
ses and ttings. Make sure to clean the hoses internally before assembly. To ensure easy and trouble free connection, apply a small
amount of oil to threads and mating faces before joining. Different kinds of ttings will require different tightening torque to avoid leaka-
ge. If in doubt, please contact a skilled professional to get the best results.
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• Place the tank in a position where you have access to connection and inspection points. Ensure that there is enough space to lift out
and replace the lters. Keep in mind to make room for access to the oil lling point.
• NB: Place the tank high enough to get the oil level above the hydraulic pump. The system requires overpressure in the
pumps suction line.
• Fasten the tank assembly properly.
• Ground the tank electrically to the boats bonding system.
• Ensure that the tank and other components are thoroughly clean before you start installation of ttings and hoses. Also,
make sure that the ttings and hoses are thoroughly clean (avoid ingress of dirt, water and other contamination).
Tank assembly installation
Hose connections
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PREFITTED JIC
ADAPTORS ARE
AVAILABLE AS AN
OPTION
Cooling water IN (3/4" hose nipple)
Cooling water OUT (3/4" hose nipple)
2x cooling water IN (3/4" hose nipple)
2x cooling water OUT (3/4" hose nipple)
2x feed to pump (2" BSP)
Pressure from pump (1" BSP)
3x drain inlet (1/2" BSP)
3x drain inlet (1/2" BSP)
2x feed to pump (2" BSP)
Pressure from pump (1" BSP)
2x cooling water IN (3/4" hose nipple)
2x cooling water OUT (3/4" hose nipple)
Output to consumers
Output to consumers
NB: Using sharp 90° elbows, T-connections and smaller hoses than recommended in the hydraulic schematic will increase
the resistance in the system and reduce the efciency/performance.
Using plumbing tape, hemp, similar products or excessive amounts of tread sealant can contaminate the hydraulic oil and
cause blockage inside valves and pumps.
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Pump hose connections
• Fit the LS-hose from the «LS»-port at the valve to the «X»-port on the pump.
Using too long/deep threads (e.g. JIC threads) will jam the pump pressure regula-
tor spring, causing the pump to malfunction.
• The drain hose should be connected to the highest position of port «L1» and
«L2» at the pump (please see pump drawings) to ensure best priming of the
pump. Use one of the three drains (1/2" BSP-connections) at the tank.
• Suction hose can be mounted with nipples and hose clamps at pump inlet (2"
SAE 3000 PSI). Use a reinforced hose that will not collapse due to suction in the
hose. To avoid pump damaging cavitation in the suction line, try to avoid using
sharp 90° elbows or T-connections close to the pump.
• Pressure hose has to be mounted at pump outlet (1" SAE 3000 PSI) and at the
free 1" BSP port at the high-pressure lter on the oil tank.
Sidepower hydraulic thruster systems can be
delivered with various numbers of modules and
set-ups. Please see enclosed system drawings and
valve documentation for Flow/Pressure settings at
the actual valve module.
Be sure to connect your consumers to the correct
modules (correct set-up for correct consumer).
Attach each consumer to the A and B consumer
ports.
Please see the consumers installation manual for
how to install additional consumers that are not
Side-Power products.
Connect drain from consumers to drain port at tank.
If resetting or ne tuning of the valves is necces-
sary, please contact your Side-Power distributor.
Valve connections and connections for additional consumers
Drain
Oil out
LS
Oil in
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Cooling water
The hydraulic tank comes pretted with two internal oil coolers that will need cooling water (approx. 15 l/min seawater at max 30°C)
For maximum cooling efciency, we advice to install a separate seawater intake to supply the cooling water. This solution will require a
separate water circulation pump. If an electrical pump is choosen, the electrical temperature/level indicatior on the tank has a separa-
rate 50°C switch that can control the function of the water circulation pump, in relation to the oil temperature. See electrical schematics
for more detailed information. If a separate water intake is used, the coolers can be connected in series/loop.
If a separate water intake is not an option, the cooling water can bee bleed from the engine seawater cooling system. Please verify with
the engine manufacturer that this is accepted. If two engines is used, make sure to connect one oil cooler to each of the engine cooling
system. It is important to keep the engine cooling systems separate. If only one engine is installed, the oil coolers can be connected in
series/loop.
For extra cooling requirements, an optional external oil cooler can be
installed. To achieve maximum cooling effect in this cooler, the direction
of the oil ow in a oil cooler has to be opposite to the waterow direction.
This oil cooler can be connected in series with the internal oil coolers.
Optional external oil cooler
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Before you start to install the electric wiring and connections, it’s important to remove the positive battery terminal.
Side-Power hydraulic systems comes with a prewired electrical control/junction box.
Cables to be installed are:
• 12V or 24V DC power feed to control/junction box. Use 1.5 mm2wire size.
• From the junction box to each of the control and info panels. Use 1 mm2wire size (3-9 lead multi cable, depending on type of
control panel).
• Non-Thruster consumers are not prewired by Side-Power. Use 1 mm2multi cable.
More detailed information is found in the unique electrical wiring schematic.
Electrical wiring
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CHECK LIST
Before startup:
Hoses and ttings are in accordance to the hose list in the unique hydraulic system drawing. (Sizes and pressure ratings)
All connections are tight and secure.
Oil level is ok.
The oil tank is properly fastened and grounded.
There is enough space arond the oil tank to change lters, ll oil and inspect the gauges and indicators.
The oil tank is placed high enough to pressurize the pump feed port. (oil level above the pump)
Cooling water is connected to the oil coolers. (approx 15 l/min, max 30°C)30°C)
Pump drive direction will correspond with the power source drive direction
Front mounted pump is alligned to the power source crank shaft, and xed to move with the power source.
The pump is prelled with oil.
The drain line is connected to the upper drain port at the pump.
The LS line is connected to the pump. Correct adaptor/ttings is used (NOT JIC threads).
A drain line is connected to the thruster(s).
After startup:
Standby pressure is 10-30 bar. (seen at the pressure gauge at the control valve on the oil tank)
No leakages.
Oil level/temp is ok.
The thrust direction is in accordance to the joystick movement.
All control stations are connected and working properly.
The oil pressure when running each of the hydraulic consumers is in accordance to the setup in the system manual.
The lter indicators are ok when running a large consumer (high oil ow).
Hydraulic system serial no.: ....................................
Standby pressure: ............... bar
System work pressure (bowthruster): ............... bar System work pressure (sternthruster): ............... bar
System work pressure (extra consumer #1): ............... bar (..#2): ............... bar (..#3): ............... bar
The hydraulic thruster system has been installed as per the instructions in this manual and all points in checklist above have been
controlled.
Signed: ................................................................................................
Date: ....................................................................................................
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System ll-up
Prior to lling the tank, prime the pump(s) through their upper drain port.
Fill the oil tank with correct hydraulic oil through the oil lling lter. Use new and clean mineral based
hydraulic oil with anti-wear additives, viscosity ISO VG 32.00 (by ISO 3448)
The oil level in the tank should be approximately 3/4 full, or at the middle of the upper indicator of the
sight glass. Because vessels heels and the fact that we have an air breathing lter in the oil ller cap,
avoid higher oil level than what the sight glass can indicate.
Pump damages caused by running pumps without oil is not covered by warranty.
Starting up and functional testing of the hydraulic system
Ensure that the hydraulic system and components are installed in accordance with the provided system manual.
Ensure that the vessel is secured. (In the event of undesired directional movement of the thruster(s))
Observe safety precautions (wear protective goggles and gloves).
Disconnect all electrical plugs from the valve block.
Check that the valve block manual lever(s) are in their central position (no load).
Ensure that the oil tank is lled with oil in accordance with system manual.
Start the engine(s) / hydraulic pump(s) at idle while observing the pressure gauge installed at the control valve. As soon as the pump is
running, you should read a standby pressure at 10-30 bar. If no pressure is present, the pump is probably running in the wrong direc-
tion. Stop the engines immediately to minimize potential pump damage. If pump pressure is ok, keep running for approximately 30 sec.
Stop the engine(s).
Check oil level in the tank and rell if necessary.
Check system for leakage and adjust if necessary.
Restart the engine(s) / hydraulic pump(s).
Run the thruster to approximately 30% effect in both directions, using the manual lever at the valve block. Be aware that there can be a
delayed response from the hydraulic consumer until all air is purged from the system. Manual air bleeding should not be necessary.
Check the oil level in the tank and rell if necessary and re-check system for leakage.
Repeat the above procedure on additional thruster or other hydraulic consumers as required.
Run each hydraulic consumer separately at full power manually (e.g. additional thruster, windlass etc.) Ensure their individual pressure
indications are in accordance with their system manuals. Monitor the lter indicators making sure the lters working properly and not in
need of replacement.
Re-connect all electrical plugs on the valve block and ensure correct functionality.
Ensure that the standby pressure is less than 40 bar at the valve block pressure gauge when thruster and other consumers are not in
use (system in standby mode).
Continuously monitor the system oil temperature and lter bypass indicators during the rst hours of running. Especially when initially
throttling the engines to full power. The oil temperature should not increase to more than 60° C.
WARNING:
Overheating over 60° C will reduce the lifetime of your oil. Overheating over 90° C can seriously damage your hydraulic sys-
tem components.
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PROPORTIONAL CONTROL PANELS
A: Emergency stop button
B: Oil temperature alarm
C: Oil level alarm
D: On/Off button
E: Active station indicator
F: Proportional joystick
G: Emergency stop indicator
H: Joystick lock knob
Operating the thruster system
Pro control panel,
proportional
Yacht control panel,
proportional
On/Off control panel / info panel
A B C D
E
F
H
A B C D
E
12 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
G
F
G
ON/OFF CONTROL PANELS
1: Joystick
2: On button
3: Active station indicator
4: On button
5: Off button
6: Oil temperature alarm
7: Emergency stop indicator
8: Oil level alarm
9: Emergency stop button
PROPORTIONAL CONTROL PANELS
1. To activate the control station, press the on/off button (D). The active station indicator (E) will turn on to indicate that the control sta-
tion is active.
2. To run the truster(s), you can now move the joystick(s) (F) in the choosen direction. The joysticks will return to center position when
released.
3. For PRO panels only, you can also run the thruster(s) by twisting the knob (H) on the top of the joystick(s). The joystick will engage
more according to how much you twist the knob. The joystick will stay in this position until the knob is twisted back or the joystick is
forced back to center position. This feature will allow you to lock the thruster(s) in running position at any speed setting for continous
thrust.
4. Proportional control panels will allow you to regulate the speed of the thruster by how much the joystick(s) are engaged, the more
engagement the more thrust will be delivered by the thruster(s),
5. To stop the thruster(s) immediately in an emergency situation, press the red emergency stop button (A). The emergency stop indi-
cator (G) will turn on to conrm that the emergency stop button is enganged. When this emergency button is engaged, the hydraulic
system will go to safe mode. To deactive the emergency stop function, press the emergency stop button (A) on any control station. The
active emergency stop indicator (G) will turn off.
6. The hydraulic oil temperature indicator (B) and an audiable alarm will engage in a situation where the hydraulic oil temperature is
above 70°C. High oil temperature will reduce the lifetime of the oil and in worst case scenario damage hydraulic components.
It is therefore important to nd and eliminate the reason for the alarm. The alarm will stay active as long as the temperature is above
70°C. Pressing the red emergency stop button will stop the audible alarm, but the indicator (G) will stay active.
7. The hydraulic oil level indicator (C) and an audiable alarm will engage when the oil level is below recommended minimum level.
Running the hydraulic pump(s) dry, or with limited available oil ow, can damage the pump(s). It is therefore important to nd
and eliminate the reason for the alarm. The alarm will stay active as long as the oil level is low. Pressing the red emergency stop button
will stop the audible alarm, but the indicator (G) will stay active.
8. When using more than one control station, you will deactive all other control stations when activating a new control station, by pres-
sing the on/off button (D). The active station indicator (E) will turn on at the activated station, and turn off at all other stations.
9. To deactive a active control station, press the on/off button (D). The active station indicator (E) will turn off to indicate that the control
station is not active.
F
H
F
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ON/OFF CONTROL PANELS/INFO PANEL
1. To activate the control station, press both on buttons (2 and 4). The active station indicator (3) will turn on to indicate that the control
station is active.
2. To run the truster(s), you can now move the joystick(s) (1) in the choosen direction. The joysticks will return to center position when
released.
3. To stop the thruster(s) immediately in an emergency situation, press the red emergency stop button (9) on the info panel. The active
emergency stop indicator (7) will turn on to conrm that the emergency stop button is enganged. When this emergency button is enga-
ged, the hydraulic system will go to safe mode. If more than one info panel are installed, the active emergency stop indicator (7) at the
info panel that was engaged will have a continous red light. The active emergency stop indicator (7) on the other info panel(s) will have
a ashing red light, to indicate that the emergency stop button (9) is engaged somewhere else in the hydraulic system. To deactive the
emergency stop function, make sure to press the emergency stop button (9) on the info panel that has a continous red light on the aci-
tve emergency stop indicator (7), this would be the same info panel that was originally engaged.
5. The hydraulic oil temperature indicator (6) and an audiable alarm will engage in a situation where the hydraulic oil temperature is
above 70°C. High oil temperature will reduce the lifetime of the oil and in worst case scenario damage hydraulic components.
It is therefore important to nd and eliminate the reason for the alarm. The alarm will stay active as long as the temperature is above
70°C. Pressing the red emergency stop button will stop the audible alarm, but the indicator will stay active.
6. The hydraulic oil level indicator (8) and an audiable alarm will engage when the oil level is below recommended minimum level. Run-
ning the hydraulic pump(s) dry, or with limited available oil ow, can damage the pump(s). It is therefore important to nd and
eliminate the reason for the alarm. The alarm will stay active as long as the oil level is low. Pressing the red emergency stop button will
stop the audible alarm, but the indicator will stay active.
8. To deactive a active control station, press the off button (5). The active station indicator (3) will turn off to indicate that the control
station is not active.
Turn boat to port
Turn boat to starboard
Bow+Stern
Thruster
How to use a bowthruster
1. Please take some time to exercise thruster usage in open water to avoid damages to your boat.
3. Acivate the control panel
4. Move the joystick in the direction you wish the bow to move. Other controls like footswitches or toggle-switches on
the throttle can be used. These are normally logically installed, so by engaging the port control, the bow goes port etc. In case of any
doubts, try in open waters rst.
5. Depending on the sideways speed of the bow, you must disengage the control device shortly before the bow is in the
desired direction, as the boat will continue to move after stopping the bowthruster.
How to use a single stern thruster
Some boats might however have installed a single stern thruster because of space limitation in the bow. In this case the stern
thruster is used in the same way as a single bow thruster (see above) for moving the boat’s stern.
How to use a bow and stern thruster combined
The combination of a bow and stern thruster offers total manoeuvrability to the boat and the opportunity to move the bow
and the stern separately from each other. This enables you to move the boat sideways in both directions and to turn the boat
around its own axis staying at the same place.
• Again, if in doubt, try in open water rst!
Operating the thruster system
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Servicing the hydraulic system
- Check lter indicators (A and G) periodically. A large hydraulic consumer must run at full speed for the dirt indication gauges to work.
- Check oil level (E) periodically.
- We recommend to replace hydraulic oil and lters (B and H) after the initial start up and test period. This is to eliminate all debris and
dirt from installation and start up, to ensure a trouble free and long service life. After this rst service, oil and lters should be replaced
every 2000 engine hours / every 3 year.
- Between service intervals, make sure to replace the oil and lters (B and H) if misscolouring or a distinctive smell is present.
- Check that all electrical connections are clean and fastened rmly.
- We advice to drain a little bit of oil out of the drain plug (C) of the tank once a year to let any possible sedimentation and water out.
- Minimum once a year, the hoses and hose ttings must be checked for wear and leakages. Make sure that all ttings are tight and
secure. This must be done more often on a commercial vessel with lots of usage of the hydraulic system.
- For high pressure lter element replacement, please unscrew lter element bowl (B) to get access to the element. Make sure to use
clean tools and avoid getting dirt in the system. Use a bucket, or similar, to collect the oil spill when dissasembling and assembling
the lter. Proceed to replace the old element with the new one. After replacement, make sure to tighten the lter element bowl (B)
properly.
- For return lter element replacement, please open the top cover (H) on the return lter to get access to the lter element. Make sure
to use clean tools and avoid getting dirt in the system. Use a CLEAN towel, or similar, to collect the oil spill when dissasembling and
assembling the lter. Proceed to replace the old element with the new one. After replacement, make sure to secure the top cover (H)
and tighten the three bolts properly.
AB
C
D
E
F
G
H
(A) High pressure lter dirt indicator
(B) High pressure lter
(C) Drain port
(D) Visual oil level sight glass
(E) Visual oil temperature sight glass
(F) Oil lling point
(G) Return lter dirt indicator
(H) Return lter
A B
C
E
D
F
G
H
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No standby pressure on the system when pump(s) are running
•The pumps drive direction is incorrect. Stop the pump(s) immediately to minimize potential pump damage. Contact Sidepower
for further assistance / new pumps.
Max pressure on the system is 20-30 bar when running a consumer
•The LS hose is not installed / connected to wrong port. See illustration below:
•The red emergency stop button on the hydraulic info panel is activated.
• Repress the red STOP button to deactivate the emergency stop function.
•The pump is not connected to the power source (PTO)
• Check if clutchable PTO is engaged
• Check if that pump drive shaft is correct size and engaging the spline sleeve inside the PTO.
Standby pressure too high (above 40 bar)
•The LS hose connector is jamming the spring inside the pump pressure regulator.
• Use shorter connector (JIC threads can NOT be used)
Oil level is too low
•Check for leakages. After initial startup and test period, the oil level should not change.
• Fix the leakage, and rell.
Oil temperature is too high
•Oil coolers are not working properly
• Avoid using the system until the problem is xed or the oil temperature is beck below 60ºC.
• Check that you have 15-20 l/min cooling water at max 30ºC.
•If not ok, check that strainers are clean and valves are in full open position.
•If strainers and valves are ok, reroute your cooling water supply.
•The system is generating more heat than normal
• Check that no consumers are running unintentionally
• Check that no safety relief valves are open. Open relief valves will make a howling / whining sound.
•If open, the system pressure settings must be adjusted. Contact Sidepower for more detailed instructions.
•If both of the two checkpoints above is ok, please contact Sidepower for additional cooling.
The thruster is running in wrong direction.
•If on/off electrical control, swap the blue and grey wires from the control panel, or swap the hydraulic hoses between the valve
and the thruster.
•If proportional control, turn the joystick 180 degrees or swap the hydraulic hoses between the valve and the thruster.
Reduced thruster performance.
•Grids in the tunnel opening, sharp tunnel openings deep tunnel installation or barnickels on propeller / gear leg / inside tunnel
will reduce the thrust and increase the pressure.
• Check that no lters are blocked (dirt indicator show green area).
• Do not adjust performance settings without rst contacting Sidepower for more detailed instructions.
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Trouble shooting
LS port on pump 'X'
LS port on controlvalve
'LS'
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Service Centres
Sleipner Motor AS • P. O. Box 519, N-1612 Fredrikstad • Norway
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • [email protected] • www.side-power.com
Argentina
Trimer SA
Buenos Aires
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.trimer.com.ar
[e-mail]
Australia
AMI Sales
Freemantle, WA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
Austria
G. Ascherl GmbH
Hard, Bregenz
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.ascherl.at
of[email protected]
Benelux
ASA Boot Electro
Watergang
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Brazil
Electra Service Ltda.
Guaruja
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.electraservice.br.com
[email protected]
Bulgaria
Yachting BG
Burgas
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
www.yachting.bg
[email protected]
Canada
Imtra Corporation
New Bedford, MA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.imtra.com
[email protected]
China/Hong Kong
Storm Force Marine Ltd.
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.stormforcemarine.com
[email protected]
Croatia
AC Yacht & nautical support
Icici
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
Denmark
Gertsen & Olufsen AS
Hørsholm
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.gertsen-olufsen.dk
[email protected]
Finland
Nautikulma OY
Turku
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.nautikulma.
nautikulma@kolumbus.
France
Kent Marine Equipment
Nantes
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.kent-marine.com
[email protected]
Germany
Jabsco GmbH
Norderstedt
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Greece
Amaltheia Marine
Athens
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.amaltheiamarine.com
[email protected]
Iceland
Maras EHF
Reykjavik
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.merkur.is
[e-mail]
India
Indo Marine Engineering Co. Pvt. Ltd
Pune, Maharashtra
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
Ireland
Sleipner Motor Ltd.
South Brent
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
Israel
Atlantis Marine Ltd.
Tel Aviv
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.atlantis-marine.com
[e-mail]
Italy
Saim S.P.A.
Assago-Milan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.saim-group.com
Japan
Turtle Marine Inc.
Nagasaki
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.turtle-marine.com
[email protected]
Malta
S & D Yachts Ltd.
Cali
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.sdyachts.com
[email protected]
New Zealand
Advance Trident Ltd.
Auckland
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.advancetrident.com
[email protected]
Norway
Sleipner Motor AS
Fredrikstad
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.side-power.com
[e-mail]
Poland
Taurus Sea Power SP. Z.O.O
Gdansk
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Portugal
Krautli Portugal Lda.
Lisboa
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.krautli.com
[email protected]
Russia
Standarte
Starbeyevo
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.standarte.ru
[email protected]
Spain
Imnasa Marine Products
Girona
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.imnasa.com
[email protected]
Sweden
Sleipner AB
Strömstad
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.sleipnerab.se
Switzerland
Marine Parts Technics AG
Volketswil
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.marineparts.ch
[email protected]
Singapore
Alquest Marketing
Singapore
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.alquest.com.sg
[email protected]
Singapore/Malaysia/
Indonesia/Vietnam/Phillipines
OK-Maritime Pte Ltd
Singapore
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.ok-maritime.com
[email protected]
Taiwan
Mercury Marine Supply
Kaohsiung
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Turkey
Denpar Ltd.
Istanbul
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
U K
Sleipner Motor Ltd.
South Brent
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
United Arab Emirates
Teignbridge Propellers & Marine
Equipment Co. Ltd.
Dubai
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
USA
Imtra Corporation
New Bedford, MA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.imtra.com
[email protected]
All other:
Sleipner Motor AS