Sleipner Sx series User manual

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User Manual

SLEIPNER AS

P.O. Box 519

N-1612 Fredrikstad

Norway

www.sleipnergroup.com

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SX SERIES

THRUSTER USER MANUAL

Keep this

manual onboard !

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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

Product Information

User Considerations and Precautions........................................ 3

Thruster Operation ..................................................................... 4

Control Panel .............................................................................. 5

Maintenance ......................................................................... 6 - 7

Troubleshooting - DC series ....................................................... 8

Seasonal Checklist...................................................................... 9

Spare Parts ................................................................... 10

Warranty statement ...................................................... 10

Contents

MC_0007

User Considerations and Precautions for IP

IMPORTANT

NEVER Disassemble any part of the Ignition Protected assembly. Tampering with the Ignition Protected assembly will cause

it to lose this safety feature.

If there is a problem with your Ignition Protected stern thruster, please contact your dealer.

Products

SX50/140-12V-150MM - SX50/140 - 12V w/Controller

SX50/140-12V-50MM - SX50/140 - 12V w/Controller

SX35/140-12V-150MM - SX35/140 - 12V w/Controller

SX35/140-12V-50MM - SX35/140 - 12V w/Controller

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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

MC_0007

User Considerations and Precautions for IP

IMPORTANT

NEVER Disassemble any part of the Ignition Protected assembly. Tampering with the Ignition Protected assembly will cause

it to lose this safety feature.

If there is a problem with your Ignition Protected stern thruster, please contact your dealer.

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Important Thruster User Considerations and Precautions

• Ensure you know the location of the main battery switch that disconnects the thruster from all power sources (batteries) so the thruster can

be turned off in case of serious malfunction.

• Always turn the control device off when the thruster is not in use or when leaving the boat.

• When leaving the boat always turn off the main power switch for the thruster.

• The maximum continuous run time of the electrical thruster is approximately 3 minutes. The motor is equipped with a built-in thermal cut-off switch

that will shut the motor off when overheating. Consider this when planning your manoeuvring.

• Never use thrusters out of water.

• If the thruster stops giving thrust while running, there is possibly a problem in the drive system. You must immediately stop running the thruster and

turn it off. Running the thruster for more than a few seconds without resistance from the propeller can cause serious damage to the thruster.

• We advise keeping the main engine(s) running while using the thruster. This will keep the batteries in a good charge condition. It will also give better

performance to the thruster, a higher voltage at the thruster results in a higher torque (power) in the electro motor.

• If the performance of the thruster is reduced check the battery system.

• If two panels are operated with conflicting directions at the same time the thruster will not run. If both are operated in the same direction, the

thruster will run in this direction.

• If you notice any faults with the thruster switch it off to avoid further damage.

• The contacts/ plugs or other joints in the control cables must be mounted so they will remain dry at all times.

• It is the owner/ captain/ other responsible parties full responsibility to assess the risk of any unexpected incidents on the vessel. If the thruster

stops giving thrust for some reason while manoeuvring you must have considered a plan on how to avoid damage to persons or other objects.

• The primary purpose of the thruster is to manoeuvre/ dock the vessel. Forward/ reverse speed must not exceed 4 knots when operated.

IMPORTANT

Failure to follow the Considerations and precautions can cause serious injury / damage and will render all warranty given by

Sleipner Motor AS VOID.

Never use thrusters when close to objects/ persons or pets in the water. The thruster will draw objects into the tunnel and

the rotating propellers. This will cause serious injuries and damage the thruster.

Always turn the main power switch off before touching any part of the thruster, An incidental start while touching moving parts

can cause serious injuries.

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Thruster Operation

Take time to practice operation in open water to become familiar with the thruster and to avoid damages to your boat or people.

How to use the Thruster

1. Turn on the main power switch for the thruster. (NB: Always turn off the main power switch when not on-board.)

2. Turn on the control panel by pushing both “ON” buttons on the Sleipner panel simultaneously.

* Turn off the control panel by pushing the “OFF” button

Joystick Control

To Turn the bow in the desired direction move the joystick in the direction you wish the bow to move.

Button Control

To Turn the bow in the desired direction push the red button for port movement or the green button for starboard.

* For other controls like foot switches or toggle-switches please refer to that products user manual for detailed operational use.

How to use a combined bow and stern thruster

The combination of a bow and stern thruster offers total manoeuvrability to the boat and the ability to move the bow and the stern separately from

each other. This enables you to move the boat sideways in both directions and turn the boat around its axis 360º staying stationary.

NB: At speed the side thruster will have little or no effect to steer the vessel.

MC_0029

!Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model !

8950 8960 8940 8909c 8955 8965

RCT-20 RCT-21 RCT-23

ON/ OFF CONTROL PANEL

REMOTE CONTROL

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Activating the bow thruster

Turn ON thruster Turn OFF thruster

*Control panel example *Control panel example

*Control panel example

*Control panel example*Control panel example

Activating the stern thruster

Activating both bow and

stern thruster to rotate the

boat on axis

Activating both bow and

stern thruster to push the

boat sideways

Control Panel

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MC_0007

User Considerations and Precautions for IP

IMPORTANT

NEVER Disassemble any part of the Ignition Protected assembly. Tampering with the Ignition Protected assembly will cause

it to lose this safety feature.

If there is a problem with your Ignition Protected stern thruster, please contact your dealer.

Maintenance

As a part of the seasonal service of your Thruster before every season, always check that:

In Water

• The area around cables inside the boat are clean and dry. Ensure there are no signs of water leakage in the area.

• All electrical connections are clean and fastened ﬁ rmly.

• Ensure that your batteries are in good condition.

Out of Water

• Check the propeller(s) or tunnel for any damage for example impact damage.

• The propeller(s) is fastened securely to the gear leg.

• Paint the propeller and gear leg with anti-fouling before every season to keep it clean from sea growth. (NB: Never paint the anode, sealing or

propeller shaft. Ensure paint does not enter the space between the propeller and the gear leg.)

• Change the anode before every season, or when half the anode has eroded. Always use a sealant or thread glue on the holding screw to ensure

that it does not fall off.

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MG_0125

KEY:

1. Electro motor

2. Power & control cables

3. Gear Leg

4. Propeller

5. Drive pin

6. Washer

7. Lock Nut

MC_0007

User Considerations and Precautions for IP

IMPORTANT

NEVER Disassemble any part of the Ignition Protected assembly. Tampering with the Ignition Protected assembly will cause

it to lose this safety feature.

If there is a problem with your Ignition Protected stern thruster, please contact your dealer.

Maintenance

As a part of the seasonal service of your Thruster before every season, always check that:

In Water

• The area around cables inside the boat are clean and dry. Ensure there are no signs of water leakage in the area.

• All electrical connections are clean and fastened ﬁ rmly.

• Ensure that your batteries are in good condition.

Out of Water

• Check the propeller(s) or tunnel for any damage for example impact damage.

• The propeller(s) is fastened securely to the gear leg.

• Paint the propeller and gear leg with anti-fouling before every season to keep it clean from sea growth. (NB: Never paint the anode, sealing or

propeller shaft. Ensure paint does not enter the space between the propeller and the gear leg.)

• Change the anode before every season, or when half the anode has eroded. Always use a sealant or thread glue on the holding screw to ensure

that it does not fall off.

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MC_0013

Basic Troubleshooting

*Not applicable to SX thrusters.

Before seeking assistance from the website help desk from your Side-Power dealer/ distributor, please perform these tests.

(NB: If you are unable to understand what to check, you must consult a Side Power distributor.)

CHECK SOLUTION

The motor runs, but there is no thrust

Check propellers are ﬁ tted, fastened correctly and not

damaged on the prop shaft. Re-fasten or replace if necessary

*Check the flexible coupling between the motor and

drive shaft is ﬁ tted correctly and not damaged. Replace if necessary

* Check the gear box is not damaged. Replace if necessary

The thrusters performance is reduced

Check the propeller, gear house and tunnel are free from

growth/ barnacles or debris and damage.

If there is growth in the tunnel, this will disturb/ block the water flow and signiﬁ cantly

reduce performance

Check the battery is in a good working condition.

(NB: Keep the main engine(s) running in use to have a continuous charge to the

batteries)

• Check batteries are not worn out or in a bad charged condition

• Check electrical connections/ wiring for damage or wear (corrosion)

• Check cables are the correct size per the product manual

• Tighten/ re-adjust connections

The thruster does not start/ works in only one direction or does not turn off

Check the main switch is active/ on. Switch the main switch open if it is closed.

Check all battery fuses are in good condition.

• Check batteries

• Check electrical connections/ wiring for damage or wear (corrosion)

• Tighten/ re-adjust and clean connections

The thruster is not shutting off after the Joy Stick/ panel

is disengaged.

Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power

distributor as the control system has been damaged.

The thruster works in only one direction

Damaged relay. Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power

distributor as the control system has been damaged.

The thruster runs in a pulsing action

This is a build-in error response.

-Solenoids failure

Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power

distributor.

The solenoid might be in a lock-in/ auto stop position. Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power

distributor.

Replace if

necessary

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MC_0329

Seasonal Checklist

CHECK TO PERFORM DATE

The SX unit is fastened securely to the

hull.

Bolts holding the SX components are

fastened securely.

Paint the SX unit with anti-fouling.

Batteries are in good condition.

All electrical connections are clean

and fastened ﬁ rmly.

MC_0013

Basic Troubleshooting

*Not applicable to SX thrusters.

Before seeking assistance from the website help desk from your Side-Power dealer/ distributor, please perform these tests.

(NB: If you are unable to understand what to check, you must consult a Side Power distributor.)

CHECK SOLUTION

The motor runs, but there is no thrust

Check propellers are ﬁ tted, fastened correctly and not

damaged on the prop shaft. Re-fasten or replace if necessary

*Check the flexible coupling between the motor and

drive shaft is ﬁ tted correctly and not damaged. Replace if necessary

* Check the gear box is not damaged. Replace if necessary

The thrusters performance is reduced

Check the propeller, gear house and tunnel are free from

growth/ barnacles or debris and damage.

If there is growth in the tunnel, this will disturb/ block the water flow and signiﬁ cantly

reduce performance

Check the battery is in a good working condition.

(NB: Keep the main engine(s) running in use to have a continuous charge to the

batteries)

• Check batteries are not worn out or in a bad charged condition

• Check electrical connections/ wiring for damage or wear (corrosion)

• Check cables are the correct size per the product manual

• Tighten/ re-adjust connections

The thruster does not start/ works in only one direction or does not turn off

Check the main switch is active/ on. Switch the main switch open if it is closed.

Check all battery fuses are in good condition.

• Check batteries

• Check electrical connections/ wiring for damage or wear (corrosion)

• Tighten/ re-adjust and clean connections

The thruster is not shutting off after the Joy Stick/ panel

is disengaged.

Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power

distributor as the control system has been damaged.

The thruster works in only one direction

Damaged relay. Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power

distributor as the control system has been damaged.

The thruster runs in a pulsing action

This is a build-in error response.

-Solenoids failure

Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power

distributor.

The solenoid might be in a lock-in/ auto stop position. Hit the main switch to disengage the thruster. Contact and consult a Side Power

distributor.

Replace if

necessary

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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 (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 speciﬁ 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 speciﬁ 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, ﬁ tness for the ordinary purposes

for which such goods are used, or ﬁ 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 proﬁ 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 speciﬁ 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.sleipnergroup.com for the spare

parts list.

For additional supporting documentation, we advise you

to visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com.

Spare Parts

Product Templates and Additional Resources

Warranty statement

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Notes

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MC_0030

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SLEIPNER AS * 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 possible

differences between product and document.

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