SLEIPNER MOTOR AS Side-Power SE-20/110 S Manuel utilisateur

Made in Norway

©Sleipner Motor AS 2019

SLEIPNER MOTOR AS

P.O. Box 519

N-1612 Fredrikstad

Norway

www.side-power.com

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Installation Manual

- 20/110 S

- 25/110 S

- 30/125 S2

- 40/125 S2

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Sleipner Motor AS

P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8

N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway

Declare that this product with accompanying standard control systems complies with

the essential health and safety requirements according to:

DIRECTIVE 2013/53/EU

DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU

DIRECTIVE 2014/35/EU

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Bow Installation Considerations and Precautions

• The thruster must NOT be installed in compartments that require ignition proof electric equipment. If necessary, make a separate compartment.

(NB: If installing an IP assembly, it has been tested to be fully ignition protected so that it can be installed in areas with possible

explosive gases in accordance with ISO 8846)

• The electromotor will generate some carbon dust so any storage compartments must be separated from the thruster to prevent nearby items

from becoming dusty/ dirty. (NB: IP version motors do not generate dust)

• Installing the electromotor in a small compartment must be ventilated to ensure cooling of the electromotor.

• If the height of the room you are installing the thruster is limited, it can be installed horizontally or at any angle in-between.

- If the electromotor is positioned more than 30º oﬀ vertical, it must be supported separately.

- Beware of keeping installation within advised measurements. No part of the propeller or gear house must be outside the tunnel.

• Do not install the thruster in a position where you need to cut a stiﬀ ener/ stringer/ support for the hull integrity without checking with the boat builder

this can be done safely.

• The electromotor, its components, contacts/ plugs or other joints in the control cables must be mounted so they will remain dry at all times.

• We advise painting the gear house and propellers with antifouling. (NB: Do not paint the anodes, sealings or propeller shafts)

• Do not  nish the inside of the tunnel with a layer of gelcoat/ topcoat or similar. There is only room for a thin coat of primer and two layers of anti-fouling

between the tunnel and the props.

• Don’t install the electromotor at close range to easily  ammable objects as it will reach over 100°C before the temperature switch is activated.

• Do not store items close to the thruster motor as it can reach 100°C. Any loose items near the thruster motor can cause problems with electrical

wiring coming loose and short-circuiting.

Bow Installation Instructions

Bow Installation Considerations and Precautions ..................... 3

Thruster Measurements .......................................................... 4

Thruster Specications.............................................................. 5

Technical Specications .......................................................... 5

Positioning of the tunnel / thruster............................................. 6

Tunnel Length............................................................................ 7

Tunnel installation in sailboats................................................... 8

Water Deection ........................................................................ 9

Tunnel ends............................................................................. 10

Tunnel installation............................................................. 11 - 12

Stern tunnel installation ........................................................... 13

Thruster Installation Instructions

Thruster Installation Considerations and Precautions............. 14

Gear Leg & Motor Bracket Installation..................................... 15

Propeller Installation................................................................ 16

Motor Installation ..................................................................... 17

Thruster Electrical Installation ................................................. 18

Electrical Specications .......................................................... 19

Control Panel Cable Installation ............................................. 20

Visual Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 21

Technical Wiring Diagram ....................................................... 22

Control Panel Installation ........................................................ 23

Checklist for DC and IP Thrusters ...................................... 24

Spare Parts ............................................................................ 25

Warranty statement .............................................................. 25

Contents

It is the installers responsibility

When installing Side-Power equipment to follow the outlined regulations/ classi cation rules (electrical/ mechanical) according to

international or special national regulations. Instructions in this guide cannot be guaranteed to comply with global electric/ mechanic

regulations/ classi cation rules.

It is the installers responsibility

To follow all health and safety laws in accordance with their local outlined regulations/ classi cation rules.

Before installation, it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product.

The recommendations made in this manual are guidelines ONLY, and Sleipner Motor AS (Side-Power) strongly recommend that

before installation, advice is obtained from a naval architect familiar with the particular vessel and regulations/ classi cations.

This manual is intended to support educated/ experienced staﬀ and is therefore not suﬃ cient in all details for professional

installation. (NB: These instructions are only general instruction. If you are not skilled to do this work, please contact professional

installers for assistance.)

All electrical work must be done by a licensed professional.

IMPORTANT

Faulty installation of the tunnel, thruster or panel will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void. MC_0038

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Bow Installation Considerations and Precautions

• The thruster must NOT be installed in compartments that require ignition proof electric equipment. If necessary, make a separate compartment.

(NB: If installing an IP assembly, it has been tested to be fully ignition protected so that it can be installed in areas with possible

explosive gases in accordance with ISO 8846)

• The electromotor will generate some carbon dust so any storage compartments must be separated from the thruster to prevent nearby items

from becoming dusty/ dirty. (NB: IP version motors do not generate dust)

• Installing the electromotor in a small compartment must be ventilated to ensure cooling of the electromotor.

• If the height of the room you are installing the thruster is limited, it can be installed horizontally or at any angle in-between.

- If the electromotor is positioned more than 30º oﬀ vertical, it must be supported separately.

- Beware of keeping installation within advised measurements. No part of the propeller or gear house must be outside the tunnel.

• Do not install the thruster in a position where you need to cut a stiﬀ ener/ stringer/ support for the hull integrity without checking with the boat builder

this can be done safely.

• The electromotor, its components, contacts/ plugs or other joints in the control cables must be mounted so they will remain dry at all times.

• We advise painting the gear house and propellers with antifouling. (NB: Do not paint the anodes, sealings or propeller shafts)

• Do not  nish the inside of the tunnel with a layer of gelcoat/ topcoat or similar. There is only room for a thin coat of primer and two layers of anti-fouling

between the tunnel and the props.

• Don’t install the electromotor at close range to easily  ammable objects as it will reach over 100°C before the temperature switch is activated.

• Do not store items close to the thruster motor as it can reach 100°C. Any loose items near the thruster motor can cause problems with electrical

wiring coming loose and short-circuiting.

It is the installers responsibility

When installing Side-Power equipment to follow the outlined regulations/ classi cation rules (electrical/ mechanical) according to

international or special national regulations. Instructions in this guide cannot be guaranteed to comply with global electric/ mechanic

regulations/ classi cation rules.

It is the installers responsibility

To follow all health and safety laws in accordance with their local outlined regulations/ classi cation rules.

Before installation, it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product.

The recommendations made in this manual are guidelines ONLY, and Sleipner Motor AS (Side-Power) strongly recommend that

before installation, advice is obtained from a naval architect familiar with the particular vessel and regulations/ classi cations.

This manual is intended to support educated/ experienced staﬀ and is therefore not suﬃ cient in all details for professional

installation. (NB: These instructions are only general instruction. If you are not skilled to do this work, please contact professional

installers for assistance.)

All electrical work must be done by a licensed professional.

IMPORTANT

Faulty installation of the tunnel, thruster or panel will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void. MC_0038

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Tunnel centre line

Single Propeller Twin Propeller

Propeller position will vary

on the model

Propeller or gear leg must never

extend out of the tunnel

Tunnel centre line

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Thruster Measurements

Measurement

code Measurement description mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch

ID Internal tunnel diameter 110 4.33 110 4.33 125 4.92 125 4.92

T (min) Tunnel thickness min. 4 0.16 4 0.16 4 0.16 4 0.16

T (max) Tunnel thickness max. 6 0.24 6 0.24 6 0.24 6 0.24

TL Minimum tunnel length 111 4.37 111 4.37 111 4.37 111 4.37

TL (recommened) Recommended tunnel length 133 5.24 133 5.24 136 5.35 136 5.35

WD Minimum water depth 110 4.33 110 4.33 125 4.92 125 4.92

H Motor Height 209 8.23 252 9.92 263 10.35 263 10.35

W Motor width 200 7.87 198 7.80 199 7.83 206 8.11

L Motor length 183 7.20 183 7.20 183 7.20 183 7.20

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*Valid for SE & SEP

*25 *30 *40

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Technical Speciﬁ cations

Motor: Custom made reversible DC-motor.

Gearhouse: Seawater resistant bronze. Ballbearing at propeller shaft and a combination of ball bearing and slide bearing at driveshaft.

(Pre- lled and sealed for life)

Motor bracket: Glass  bre reinforced composite material. Brass thread inserts.

Tunnel: Cross spun with rowing G.R.P tunnel

Steel & aluminium tunnels available at request.

Propeller: 5-blade skewback “Q-prop” propeller,  breglass reinforced composite.

Batteries: Minimum recommended battery capacity (cold crank capacity by DIN/SAE standard)

SEE ‘ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Max. use: S2 = 3 min. or appr. 7-10% within a limited time frame.

Safety: Electronic time-lapse device protects against sudden change of drive direction. The electric thermal cut-oﬀ switch in electromotor

protects against overheating (auto reset when electro motor cools down).

Flexible coupling between electro-motor and driveshaft protects electromotor and gear system if propeller jams.

If using the original Sidepower panel, the panel shuts oﬀ automatically 6 minutes after last use.

An integrated microprocessor monitors solenoids, reducing wear and risk of solenoid lock-in. Auto-stop of the thruster in case of

accidental solenoid lock-in or if run signal is continuous for more than 3 minutes

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Tunnel centre line

Single Propeller Twin Propeller

Propeller position will vary

on the model

Propeller or gear leg must never

extend out of the tunnel

Tunnel centre line

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Thruster Measurements

Measurement

code Measurement description mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch

ID Internal tunnel diameter 110 4.33 110 4.33 125 4.92 125 4.92

T (min) Tunnel thickness min. 4 0.16 4 0.16 4 0.16 4 0.16

T (max) Tunnel thickness max. 6 0.24 6 0.24 6 0.24 6 0.24

TL Minimum tunnel length 111 4.37 111 4.37 111 4.37 111 4.37

TL (recommened) Recommended tunnel length 133 5.24 133 5.24 136 5.35 136 5.35

WD Minimum water depth 110 4.33 110 4.33 125 4.92 125 4.92

H Motor Height 209 8.23 252 9.92 263 10.35 263 10.35

W Motor width 200 7.87 198 7.80 199 7.83 206 8.11

L Motor length 183 7.20 183 7.20 183 7.20 183 7.20

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*Valid for SE & SEP

*25 *30 *40

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Thruster Speciﬁ cations

description * 20 * 25 * 30 *40

Available DC System (v) 12v 12v 12v 12v

Thrust 12v or 24v (kg * lbs) 25 kg * 55 lbs 30 kg * 66 lbs 40 kg * 88 lbs 48 kg * 105 lbs

Thrust 10.5v or 21v (kg * lbs) 20 kg * 44 lbs 25 kg * 55 lbs 30 kg * 66 lbs 40 kg * 88 lbs

Typical Boat Size (m * ft) > 7m * >23ft > 7m * >23ft 6m - 8m * 20ft - 28ft 8m - 10.5m * 26ft - 34ft

Propulsion System Single Single Single Single

Power (kw * Hp) 1.5kw * 2hp 1.5kw * 2hp 1.5kw * 2hp 2.2kw * 3hp

Weight (kg * lbs) 9.5kg * 21lbs 9.5kg * 21lbs 9.5kg * 21lbs 10kg * 22lbs

Minimum Battery Capacity (CCA) 12v * 24v * 48v 200 200 200 300

*Valid for SE / SE IP & SEP / SEP IP

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important

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A = 11,0m

B = 10,0m

Pivot

point

Fig. 1

min.

1/4Ø

min.

1/4Ø

min.

1xØ

Fig. 2

1,25xØ

1,5x Ø

Positioning of the tunnel / thruster

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Aim to install the thruster as far forward as possible (Fig. 1)

Due to the leverage eﬀ ect around the boats’ pivot point. The relative distance diﬀ erence from the boat pivots’ point to the thruster will determine the

amount of real thrust for the boats, rotation.

Example :

A: 100kg thrust x 11m leverage = 1100kgm torque to rotate the boat

B: 100kg thrust x 10m leverage = 1000kgm torque to rotate the boat

In position A you will get 10% more thrust to turn the boat around.

Aim to install the thruster as deep as possible under the waterline (Fig. 2)

Two reasons:

1. So it does not suck air down from the surface which will reduce thrust performance and increase noise levels during operation.

2. To get as much water pressure as possible to receive maximum eﬃ ciency from the thruster.

The centre of the tunnel should be a minimum of 1 x the tunnel diameter below the waterline. However the installer must make evaluations based

on thruster performance, boat type and operating conditions. For average preformance the thruster it is at least 1.25 x tunnel diameter () below the

waterline. For best performance, the distance should be 1.5 x tunnel diameter () below the waterline. (NB: The position of the tunnel should not

be a minimum of 1/4 of the diameter of the tunnel from the boat keel.)

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Increase tunnel length to protect

the propeller from water forces

when high-speed cruising.

Increase tunnel length to prevent

a circular water vacuum cavity

between the propeller and the

hull of the boat.

STANDARD USE FLAT BOTTOM HULL HIGH-SPEED OPERATION

Ensure the top and bottom tunnel lengths are respectable

lengths from one another. It is important the propeller never

extrudes from the tunnel ends.

Cavitation

Water flow must have space to

"straighten" itself for best

performance.

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Tunnel Length

Optimal tunnel length

Correct tunnel lengths depend on many factors from the hull type, operation and environmental conditions.

Tunnels should avoid being longer than 6 x the tunnel diameter as this will reduce thruster performance. (NB: Installing tunnels at longer lengths or if

added support is required for the tunnel consult a naval architect.)

1. If the tunnel is too long, the friction inside will reduce the water speed and thereby the thrust.

2. If the tunnel is too short (typically only in the bottom section of the tunnel) cavitation problems can occur as water  ow will not be able to

“straighten” itself before reaching the propeller. This cavitation will reduce performance and increase noise during operation.

Thruster within the tunnel

It is important the propellers and the lower unit/ gear leg must be entirely inside the thruster tunnel. Propellers that protrude from the tunnel will not

perform as intended.

Standard Use

Tunnel length must be long enough to ensure the propellers are not extruding the tunnel.

Flat Bottom Hull

Tunnel lengths must be longer than the standard measurement outlined within the manual to ensure a circular vacuum is not created between the

thruster and the bottom of the boat.

High-Speed Boats

Tunnel lengths must be increased to protect the propeller from damage when crashing against the water surface during high-speed cruising. The

optimal tunnel length is 3 x tunnel diameter (NB: This can include the length of a spoiler)

important

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A = 11,0m

B = 10,0m

Pivot

point

Fig. 1

min.

1/4Ø

min.

1/4Ø

min.

1xØ

Fig. 2

1,25xØ

1,5x Ø

Positioning of the tunnel / thruster

EN MC_0003

Aim to install the thruster as far forward as possible (Fig. 1)

Due to the leverage eﬀ ect around the boats’ pivot point. The relative distance diﬀ erence from the boat pivots’ point to the thruster will determine the

amount of real thrust for the boats, rotation.

Example :

A: 100kg thrust x 11m leverage = 1100kgm torque to rotate the boat

B: 100kg thrust x 10m leverage = 1000kgm torque to rotate the boat

In position A you will get 10% more thrust to turn the boat around.

Aim to install the thruster as deep as possible under the waterline (Fig. 2)

Two reasons:

1. So it does not suck air down from the surface which will reduce thrust performance and increase noise levels during operation.

2. To get as much water pressure as possible to receive maximum eﬃ ciency from the thruster.

The centre of the tunnel should be a minimum of 1 x the tunnel diameter below the waterline. However the installer must make evaluations based

on thruster performance, boat type and operating conditions. For average preformance the thruster it is at least 1.25 x tunnel diameter () below the

waterline. For best performance, the distance should be 1.5 x tunnel diameter () below the waterline. (NB: The position of the tunnel should not

be a minimum of 1/4 of the diameter of the tunnel from the boat keel.)

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Fig. 2Fig. 1

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

High water force

while underway

High water force

while underway

from wave contact

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Water Deﬂ ection

EN MC_0003

A possible problem in sailboats or fast powerboats is that a non-rounded surface can generate drag from the back face of the tunnel, as it creates a

“ at” area facing the  ow of water (Fig. 1).

The thruster propeller can spin (passively) producing noise while sailing or cruising as water is forced through the tunnel. Water ow directed through the

tunnel at high speeds, during turning or as the boat bumps waves while underway can also damage the thruster (Fig. 4).

This problem can be solved in two diﬀ erent ways, depending on what is possible or easier to perform.

1. The best solution which generally reduces the most drag is to make a recess in the hull at the back of the tunnel. As the back face is removed

water can  ow freely past the tunnel entry. The depth and shape of this recess will depend on the boat and the angle facing up/ down aft of the

tunnel insert. Normally it is angled slightly down because of the water  ow on this area (Fig. 2).

2. Making a de ector/ spoiler in front and underneath the tunnel can also reduce damage to the thruster and drag. The de ector/ spoiler will push the

water  ow out from the hull so water can pass by the back face of the tunnel. The shape and size of this de ector/ spoiler will depend on the hull

shape. The easiest way of making the de ector/ spoiler is to retain a part of the lower forward area of the tunnel while installing the tube. Use this

area as support to mould a soft curve/spoiler shape from the hull. (Fig. 3).

(NB: As a rule, you should not see the back face of the tunnel when standing directly in front of the boat looking aft.)

(NB: Remember always round the tunnel ends as much as possible to get optimum thruster performance and minimum noise.)

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Fig. 1

Min

Pos. B

Pos. A

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

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Increase tunnel length to protect

the propeller from water forces

when high-speed cruising.

Increase tunnel length to prevent

a circular water vacuum cavity

between the propeller and the

hull of the boat.

STANDARD USE FLAT BOTTOM HULL HIGH-SPEED OPERATION

Ensure the top and bottom tunnel lengths are respectable

lengths from one another. It is important the propeller never

extrudes from the tunnel ends.

Cavitation

Water flow must have space to

"straighten" itself for best

performance.





Tunnel installation in sailboats

Some sailboats have a racing hull which means they may have a  at bottom and shallow draft in the bow section. This can make installing the thruster

as far forward from the boats main pivot point diﬃ cult. (Fig. 1).

However, it is possible to install a tunnel thruster in most sailboats, even when the hull does not directly support the  tting of a tunnel.

Instead  t the tunnel halfway into the underneath section of the existing hull. Strengthen it with a de ector/ spoiler directing the water  ow around the

tunnel. This will allow installation of the thruster in the proper position on the boat, maintaining the reliability and space advantages of the tunnel thruster.

This installation is being used by some of the world’s largest sailboat builders and has proven to give little to no speed loss during normal cruising. This

can also be an installation method for  at bottomed barges to avoid extremely long tunnels and large oval tunnel openings in the hull.

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