Side-Power Stern Thruster Tunnel
To achieve maximum effect, reliability and durability from your Sidepower Sternthruster, a correct installation is veryimportant. Please follow the instructions carefully, and make sure that all checkpoints are carefully controlled.
Additional considerations for positioning of stern thruster.
Once the place for the installation has been decided, hold the tunnel in place in the horizontal position and mark the bolt holes. Remove the tunnel and it is then possible to calculate and mark the centre.
It is important that the tunnel flange sits flush on the transom. If this is not case, then the fitting area on the transom will have to be worked to ensure a snug fit. PS ! Take care with grinders as it is very easy to remove to much fibreglass At this time, cut out the centre hole and the transom to the same internal diameter as the tunnel flange and drill the bolt holes. Before actual fitting the stern tunnel, we recommend that the prepared area is sealed with a gelcoat or similar to ensure there is no water ingress.
Before fitting the tunnel to the transom, install the gear leg to the tunnel as described in the thruster installation manual. We recommend that you fit the oil feed pipe also before the tunnel is bolted to the transom. Special installation points described on page.
When fitting the tunnel, ensure that there is ample sealant (Sikaflex or similar) in the sealing tracks of the tunnel flange and around the bolts to make a water tight fitting (see FIG. 2&3). Bolts, washers and nuts are not included as they will vary depending on the transom thickness. We recommend A4 stainless with A4 lock nuts and A4 washers of a large diameter on both outside and inside. Bolts diameter (stainless steel) :
ø 6mm or 1/4” for SE 40 & SE 60.
ø 10mm or 3/8” for SE 60/SE 80/SE 100/SE 120/SE 130/SE 150/SE 170/SE 210/SE 285, SH 100/SH 160/SH 240/SH 300.
ø 12mm or 1/2” for SH 420/SH 550.
The electromotor must have a solid support so that the weight can not cause a twisting action on the tunnel (see FIG. 4).
Offer the stern tunnel to the transom in the desiredhorizontal position, then bond to the transom withmulti layers matt both inside and outside (see FIG.6). Take care not to reduce the internal diametermuch, as this will make it more difficult to mount the thruster.
Apply gelcoat or similar on all bonded areas.
The electromotor must be sturdily supported sothat the weight-arm tension from the motor weightare not applied only on the tunnel (see FIG. 4).
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