MAX Power VIP 150 Electric Retractable Thruster - Manual (Page 3)

VIP 150, 12/24V with Electronic Controller . 25/12/05
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1. POSITIONING
Consider the following, when determining the position of the thruster unit in order to
ensure the most efficient operation:
As far forward
as possible.
185 mm
Water Line
90°
Always check and make sure that there is enough room to allow for the complete
removal of the VIP unit and enough room for the connection of the electric power
cables. These cables must be able to flex freely without kinking when the VIP goes up
and down.
To install a VIP in the stern, make sure that the turbine flow is clear of all obstacles, or
select the best possible compromise.
2.
DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
A power fuse, of the correct size (see section 4.3), must be installed in the positive supply
cable, as close as possible to the thruster battery bank and it must be easily accessible
and clearly marked.
A manual battery isolator, of the correct size, should be installed in the positive supply
cable, as close as possible to the thruster battery bank and must be easily accessible and
clearly marked
An electrical battery isolator, as supplied by Max Power, should be installed in the
positive supply cable, as close as possible to the thruster battery bank, in order to benefit
from all automatic safety features of the electronic control system.
The thruster electronic control box should be installed in proximity of the thruster unit in
a completely dry and ventilated area.
The control panel(s) should be installed as desired at the helm station(s) in a protected
and waterproof manner.
Find the point the farthest forward
(or aft), while keeping in mind the
space available, given the vessel’s
fixtures, space and shape and while
respecting the minimum immersion
depth of one full turbine diameter
(185 mm).