MAX Power VIP 150 Electric Retractable Thruster - Manual (Page 15)

VIP 150, 12/24V with Electronic Controller . 25/12/05
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7. BASIC MAINTENANCE:
7.1 CONTROL PANEL:
a) Control panel(s) should be protected from the natural elements while the thruster is not in
use.
b) The area behind the dashboard should be kept dry at all times to avoid the risk of
oxidation of the cable connector contacts.
7.2 THRUSTER MOTOR & RELAY:
a) Remove and clean out dust from motor-brushes with compressed air once every year.
b) The electric motor must be kept dry and aerated.
7.3 BATTERIES:
a) Check regularly the condition of the batteries used for the thruster and its charging
system.
b) Weak batteries (low voltage) are the most frequent cause of rapid deterioration of the
thruster relay and motor.
7.4 COMPOSITE DRIVE LEG:
a) The composite drive leg is lubricated for life
b) The composite drive leg does not require an anode.
c) When the boat is ashore, check for evidence of fishing line, etc… in the propellers.
d) For prevention of calcium build up on the drive shafts, which would damage the oil seals,
before fitting the propeller(s), cover drive shaft and the oil seals stainless steel cover with
silicon grease. This should be done on an annual basis after cleaning of outside of leg.
e) Do not use aggressive solvents as they might damage drive leg seals.
f) If drive leg oil seals are found to be worn, replace drive leg with exchange unit.
g) Always keep the propellers and tunnel clean.
h) Please contact your closest Max Power distributor for local service points.