Sideshift SS Series Manuel utilisateur

BOW & STERN

THRUSTER

INSTALLATION MANUAL

SS/ST/WB/230/240/340/350 SERIES

VOLUME 2.7, JULY 2023

Sideshift Inc. 130 Industrial Ave, Unit 303, Carleton Place, ON, Canada K7C 3T2

1.877.325.4787 +613.686.6011 INFO@SIDESHIFT.CO

SIDESHIFT INSTALLATION GUIDE V2.7

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a Sideshift thruster system.

Sideshift thrusters are designed for easy installation by anyone with basic mechanical

and electrical skills.

This manual explains everything you need to know about installing your Sideshift

thruster.

We also provide unlimited telephone support at

1.877.325.4787. or +1.613.686.6011

See our website for helpful installation videos at

Installation - Sideshift Bow Thrusters and Stern Thrusters

This manual explains the different types of thrusters, the parts, tools and procedures

required to install them, the electrical system that supplies power to the thruster

motors, as well as maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the entire manual before starting

your installation.

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Safety warnings

WARNING: Ensure thruster battery switch and main ignition are turned off

when conducting maintenance and repair of the thruster.

WARNING: Use extreme caution when swimmers are in the area of the thruster.

Turn off ignition and avoid contact with thruster props when boat is

stationary.

WARNING: For optimal thruster performance and to prevent overheating

operate the Sideshift thruster in short bursts of 3-5 seconds at a

time as a standard practice. Never run for more than 30 seconds at

a time.

WARNING: When operating out-of-water do not run thruster for longer than

5 seconds to prevent overheating.

WARNING: If conducting an in-water installation, use a cordless drill only, as a

corded drill can present an electrocution hazard.

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MODEL TYPES

There are two basic types of Sideshift thruster systems covered in this manual:

fixed-mount bow thrusters and fixed-mount stern thrusters.

Electrical connections and controls for both types are similar, however placement

and mechanical attachment details vary between the two types of thrusters.

Our SS/ST series thrusters do not retract or deploy. They are permanently fixed to

the boat and rise out of the water when the boat planes, creating no drag. They also

work well on displacement type hulls and will create no noticeable drag, nor will they

affect handling.

Bow Thruster Models

Model

Suitable Boat Length

V DC

Max

Current

Props

SS230

20-35 ft. (6.1 –10.7 m)

300 A

2.5 HP

Single prop

SS340

30-45 ft. (9.1 –13.7 m)

550 A

5.0 HP

Dual prop

SS350

40-60 ft. (12 –18.3 m)

400 A

7.5 HP

Dual Prop

Transom-Mount Stern Thruster Models

Model

Suitable Boat Length

V DC

Max

Current

Props

ST/WB230

20-30 ft. (6.1 –9.14 m)

300 A

2.5 HP

Single prop

ST340

20-45 ft. (6.1 –13.7 m)

550 A

5.0 HP

Dual Prop

ST350

40-60 ft. (12.2 –18.3 m)

400 A

7.5 HP

Dual Prop

Outboard/Outdrive-Mounted Stern

Thruster Models

Model

Suitable Boat Length

V DC

Max

Current

Props

ST230

20-30 ft. (6.1 –9.14 m)

300 A

2.5 HP

Single prop

ST230-Dual

30-40 ft. (9.14 –12.2m)

500 A

5 HP

Dual prop

ST240-Dual

35-50 ft. (10.7 –15.24m)

400 A

7.5 HP

Dual prop

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PARTS AND TOOLS

Bow Thruster Parts

Item

Photo

Purpose

Bow cover

Secures thruster base to hull.

Covers and protects through-hull

connections

Bow thruster base with

motor

Propeller and motor

Clamp Strap

Secures thruster base to hull.

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Center Bolt

Attaches clamp strap to thruster

Lock Nut (1)

Locks center bolt in place

Threaded hull insert and

bolts (2)

Secures clamp strap assembly to

hull.

Hull insert epoxy kit

Cements threaded hull inserts in

place

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Top through bolt

assembly

Secures top of upper section

Side screws (2)

Secures upper section cowling

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Stern Thruster Parts

Item

Photo

Purpose

Stern thruster base with

motor

L Bracket

Attaches stern thruster to

transom

Swim Platform Extension

Bracket

Attaches stern thruster to

underside of swim platform

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Common Parts

Item

Photo

Purpose

Joystick (single)

Controls bow or stern thruster.

Joystick (Dual)

Dual control for bow and stern

thruster.

Motor Controller

Switching solenoid for turning

thruster on and off.

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Threadlocker/Anti-seize

Prevents screw and bolt threads

from seizing, facilitating easier

assembly and disassembly.

Heat shrink tubes

(sufficient for all cables

attached to motor

controller. Cut to size)

Provides waterproofing for cable

at battery terminals.

Battery terminal

protectors

Protects terminals from moisture

and prevents shorts.

Terminal lugs and cable

lug crimper

Assortment of terminal lugs for

connecting thruster cables to

batteries, motor controller and

battery switch. Lug crimper also

included.

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