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Vetus BOW7512 User Manual

Vetus BOW7512
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Copyright © 2006 Vetus den Ouden n.v. Schiedam Holland
75 kgf
ø 185 mm
Bedieningshandleiding en
installatieinstructies
Operation manual and
installation instructions
Bedienungshandbuch und
Einbauanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation et
instructions d’installation
Manual de manejo y
instrucciones de instalación
Manuale per l’uso e
istruzioni per l’installazione

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Vetus BOW7512 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVetus
ModelBOW7512
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Safety Precautions

Critical safety warnings and general precautions for operating the thruster.

Operating the Bow Thruster

Instructions on how to operate the bow thruster correctly and safely.

Installation Instructions

Installation Recommendations

Advice for optimal performance and reliability during installation.

Thrust Tunnel Positioning

Guidance on determining the ideal location for the thrust tunnel.

Tunnel to Hull Connection

Methods for connecting the tunnel to the ship's hull for performance.

Tunnel Opening Grid Bars

Installation of protective grid bars in tunnel openings to minimize resistance.

Corrosion Protection Measures

Measures to prevent corrosion of the bow thruster components.

Polyester Tunnel Preparation

Instructions for preparing and laminating a polyester thrust tunnel.

Thrust Tunnel Installation

Steps for drilling and fitting the thrust tunnel into the hull.

Tail Piece and Flange Assembly

Assembling the tail piece and intermediate flange to the tunnel.

Final Component Assembly

Connecting the electric motor and propeller for final assembly.

Power Supply Requirements

Battery Selection

Guidance on selecting the appropriate battery capacity and type.

Main Power Cable Guidelines

Recommendations for main power cable diameter and installation.

Fuse Specification

Selection and purpose of the main fuse for the bow thruster.

Electrical Installation Details

Cable and Panel Connections

Instructions for wiring the control panel and connecting power supply cables.

Time-Delay Unit (BPTD)

Information on the optional time-delay unit for motor control.

Thrust Direction Verification

Procedure to verify and correct thrust direction based on wiring.

Routine Maintenance

Carbon Brush Inspection

Inspecting carbon brushes for wear and replacing them as needed.

Tailpiece Lubrication & Anode

Lubrication of the tailpiece and renewal of the zinc anode.

Propeller Shaft Care

Cleaning and greasing the propeller shaft during maintenance.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Electric Motor Operational Problems

Diagnosing and resolving issues with the electric motor's operation.

Fuse and Thrust Malfunctions

Troubleshooting blown fuses or lack of thrust.

Addressing Oil Leaks

Troubleshooting oil leaks from the thruster tailpiece.

Technical Specifications

Motor and Transmission Data

Details on motor type, voltage, current, and transmission ratio.

Propeller and Tunnel Dimensions

Information on propeller material, thrust, and tunnel dimensions.

Installation Examples

Single Thruster Placement Diagrams

Diagrams showing typical single thruster installations on different hulls.

Catamaran Twin Thruster Layout

Examples of installing two thrusters on a catamaran.

Wiring Diagrams and Codes

Electrical System Schematic

Schematic representation of the bow thruster's electrical system.

Wiring Colour Coding Scheme

Explanation of the colour codes used for the wiring.

Cable Identification Guide

Further details on identifying cable colours for correct connections.

Principal Physical Dimensions

Overall Measurement Diagrams

Visual representation of the thruster's measurements and placement constraints.

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