Vetus BOWB285 - 4 Installation; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Installation tailpiece and intermediate flange

*) A suitable grease is VETUS ‘Shipping Grease’, Art. code: VSG.
1
2
H
H = 70 - 76 mm
H < 70 mm
4 Installation
4.1 Introduction
note
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
106.
The bow thruster is supplied in parts as
shown.
4.2 Installation tailpiece and intermediate ange
• 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. Sikaex®-292.
• Grease the hole of the intermediate ange and position this
ange.
• Check dimension ‘H’; it must be between 70 and 76 mm (between
2
3
/
4
” and 3”).
• If the dimension ‘H’ is less than 70 mm (2
3
/
4
”), t an additional
gasket between the thrust tunnel and the intermediate ange.
• Check again dimension ‘H’.
M12 19
30 - 35 Nm
Outboard Gear
Grease
(22 - 26 ft.lbf )
• Now t the intermediate ange permanently to the tail piece and
grease the threads of the bolts with ‘outboard gear grease’ *) be-
fore inserting and tightening them.
note
Check for possible leaks immediately the ship returns to wa-
ter.
ø 300 mm
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Installation manual BOW PRO Series Thrusters: BOWB285 - BOWB300 - BOWB320
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