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Vetus BOWB285 User Manual

Vetus BOWB285
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NEDERLANDS 7
ENGLISH 16
DEUTSCH 25
FRANÇAIS 34
ESPAÑOL 43
ITALIANO 52
DANSK 61
SVENSKA 70
NORSK 79
SUOMEKSI 88
POLSKI 97
BOWB285 - BOWB300 - BOWB320
285 kgf - 300 kgf - 320 kgf - ø 300 mm
020814.02
Installation manual
Installatiehandleiding
Installationshandbuch
Manuel d’ installation
Manual de instalación
Manuale d'installazione
Installationsvejledning
Installationsmanual
Installasjons handbook
Asennusopas
Instrukcja instalacji
BOW PRO 'B' Series Thrusters
Copyright © 2024 VETUS B.V. Schiedam Holland

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Vetus BOWB285 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVetus
ModelBOWB285
CategoryOutboard Motor
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1 Safety

Warning indications

Describes different types of safety warnings used in the manual.

Symbols

Explains the meaning of common symbols used in the manual.

3 Installation recommendations

3.1 Positioning of the thruster tunnel

Explains how to choose the location for the thrust tunnel for optimal performance.

3.2 Positioning of the bow thruster in the thrust-tunnel

Details the correct placement of the thruster within the tunnel.

3.3 Connection of thrust tunnel to ship's hull

Describes methods for connecting the thrust tunnel to the hull for reduced resistance.

3.4 Grid bars in the tunnel openings

Details the installation of grid bars for thruster protection and their impact.

3.5 Installation of the thrust tunnel

Guides the physical installation and mounting of the thrust tunnel into the hull.

3.6 Drilling the holes in the thrust-tunnel

Explains the process of drilling holes in the tunnel for mounting the thruster.

3.7 Protection of the bow thruster against corrosion

Provides methods for protecting the thruster from corrosion, including anode use.

4 Installation

4.1 Introduction

Provides an overview of the installation process and components.

4.2 Installation tailpiece and intermediate flange

Details the steps for fitting the tailpiece and intermediate flange.

4.3 Final assembly

Guides the final steps of assembling the thruster unit, including propeller and motor.

5 Electrical installation

5.1 Choice of battery

Advises on selecting the appropriate battery capacity and type for the thruster.

5.2 Main power cables (battery cables)

Specifies requirements for battery cable diameter and capacity.

5.3 Main switch

Recommends fitting a main switch on the positive cable.

5.4 Fuses

Explains the necessity and placement of the main power fuse.

5.5 Connecting the main power cables and configuring the bow and/or stern thruster

Details connecting power cables and configuring the thruster system.

5.6 Connecting CAN bus (control current) cables

Guides the connection of CAN bus cables for control and communication.

6 Troubleshooting

6.1 CAN bus system

Provides checks for diagnosing issues with the CAN bus system.

6.2 Thruster installation

Offers troubleshooting steps related to the physical installation of the thruster.

7 Technical data

Electric motor

Details specifications of the electric motor used in the thruster.

Transmission

Lists technical details about the gear system.

Propeller

Provides specifications for the propeller.

Thrust-tunnel

Details the dimensions and material of the thrust tunnel.

Weight

Indicates the weight of the thruster excluding the tunnel.

10 Accucapaciteit, accukabels

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