4
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
141
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' *) be-
fore inserting and tightening them.
Check for any leaks immediately the vessel returns to the wa-
ter .
*) A suitable grease is VETUS 'Shipping Grease' , Art. code: VSG.
vetus® Installation instructions BOW PRO Series Thruster: BOWA0574
ø 150 mm
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Outboard Gear
Grease
ENGLISH
M8
6
12 - 15 Nm
(9 - 11 ft.lbf )
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