Vetus THRUSTER RIMDRIVE RD125 Manual De Instalación página 20

Use the holes 12 mm ( 15 / ") dia. to install temporarily lifting eyes.
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Apply a 'spreader' in order to avoid damage to the terminal box.
Use two angle brackets to lift the RIMDRIVE if it is installed horizon-
tally.
Slide the rubber sleeves together with the plastic slabs and the
clamping straps halve way back over the RIMDRIVE.
Tighten the bolts of the clamping straps with a torque of 12 Nm (9
ft.lbf ).
Remove the temporarily support or the hoist and check if the
RIMDRIVE remains seated.
Apply a sealant on the inside transition to influence the flow of water
as little as possible.
Check for possible leaks immediately the ship returns to water.
Apply a proper support under the
RIMDRIVE in case of:
- A tunnel tube length of more
than 250 mm from RIMDRIVE to
hull.
- High speed or planing vessels.
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4 Stern Thruster Mounting
When selecting the location to mount the stern thruster, the centre
line of the 'RIMDRIVE' must be at least 250 mm below the waterline
for the best possible result.
Ensure sufficient free space around the 'RIMDRIVE' within the boat,
see Overall Dimensions. Also see Overall Dimensions for the dimen-
sions of the hole in the hull.
The connection box must be mounted above the maximum bilge
water level.
Min. 250 mm
That section of the hull (stern) where
the 'RIMDRIVE' is to be mounted
must be completely flat. If the stern
isn't flat, a shim can be used.
Min. 250 mm
If the stern height is insufficient for mounting the stern thruster, this
can be solved by placing an angled section. Do keep in mind that the
section for mounting the 'RIMDRIVE' must be strong enough to cope
with the upthrust of the water under normal cruising conditions. It is
preferred to not have the 'RIMDRIVE' protrude below the bilge.
We do not recommend mounting onto the bilge, as this will greatly
impede the forward movement of the boat.
Due to the upthrust of the water against the 'RIMDRIVE' the stress on
the bilge of the boat, at the location
where the 'RIMDRIVE' is mounted,
will be enormous.
Installation manual RIMDRIVE 250 mm V-CAN controlled
Max. niveau
bilge-water