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Installation
4.1
Introduction
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The areas in which the electric motor(s)
of the bow thruster(s) and the batter-
ies are positioned must be dry and well
ventilated.
For overall dimensions see drawing, page
142.
The bow thruster is supplied in parts as
shown.
4.2
Installation tailpiece and intermediate flange
• Ensure that the plastic shim plate (1) has been positioned on the
tail piece.
• Place one packing (2) between the tail piece and the tunnel.
• Apply a sealant (e.g. polyurethane*) or silicone) between the tail
piece and packing, and between the packing and the tunnel wall.
• Place the tail piece in the hole in the tunnel.
Any extra packings used should be ones capable of justifying the
tail piece.
*) e.g. Sikaflex®-292.
• Grease the hole of the intermediate flange and position this
flange.
• Grease the threads of the bolts with 'outboard gear grease' before
inserting and tightening them.
Check for any leaks immediately the vessel returns to the wa-
ter.
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vetus® Installation instructions BOW PRO Series Thrusters: BOWA0651, BOWA0762 and BOWA0902
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1
Outboard Gear
Grease
M8
6
12 - 15 Nm
(9 - 11 ft.lbf )