SYSTEM OPERATIONS-54
Batteries
The bow thruster batteries provide power to the
thruster motor and controls. The batteries are two
(2) 31 Series AGM batteries wired in series to make
24VDC and are located under the Galley Floor
Hatch. The batteries must only be replaced with
AGM batteries.
Battery Charger
The bow thruster’s battery charger, along with the
355 Amp DC Fuse, is located under the Galley Floor
Hatch. The purpose of the charger is to maintain
the battery voltage level. The charger breaker is
located in the Main AC Distribution Panel and is a
15 Amp AC.
Joystick
The bow thruster is operated with a joystick, which is
located at the Helm. The motor and control box for
the joystick are located under the Forward Stateroom
Floor Hatch.
Operation
The following information refers to the operation of
your Bow Thruster.
To engage the bow thruster, press the ON/OFF
Switch. When the bow thruster is not in use,
make sure to disengage the bow thruster by
pressing the ON/OFF switch.
To maneuver your vessel, simply push the joy-
stick on the control panel to the left and the boat
will move to port. To move to the right, push
the joystick to the right and the boat will move
to starboard.
Turn OFF the bow thruster’s main switch when
the system is not in use and always when leav-
ing the boat.
Warning! Look out for swimmers before operating
the bow thruster.
Warning! Do not operate the bow thruster without
the belt cover installed.
Warning! Only operate the bow thruster when its
propellers are fully submerged.
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Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance
Manual for technical information concerning your
Bow Thruster System.
Electronic Protection
Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance
Manual for technical information concerning
the Electrical Protection of your Bow Thruster
System.
Test Running
Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance
Manual for technical information concerning a
Test Run of your Bow Thruster System.
Maintenance
Warning! When working on the bow thruster, always
turn OFF the main switch.
Refer to the Bow Thruster User and Maintenance
Manual for technical information concerning the
Maintenance of your Bow Thruster System.
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