Vetus 25 kgf 110 mm Manuel D'utilisation Et Instructions D'installation page 17

A time-delay (BPTD) can be
fitted between the bow thruster
motor and the operating panel
switch. This allows the electric
motor to come to a stop when
a switch is made from port to
starboard (or vice-versa) in
one movement.
If there are two steering positions, the second control panel can
be connected to the first one.
Consult with Vetus den Ouden N.V. if two separate switches are
used instead of a Vetus control panel.
Maintenance
Check the four (4) carbon brushes for wear - in normal use once
per year - with very intensive use of the bow thruster, e.g. with
hire vessels, once every two months.
- Remove the protective cover from the relay and then the pro-
tective cover to the brushes.
- Clean the carbon brushes, the holders and the collector.
(Blow away the dust coming off the brushes.)
- Check the length of the carbon brushes and replace before
the minimum length (L min) is reached. Also check the col-
lector for excessive wear.
- The brushes can be taken out of the holders by releasing the
retaining spring.
Carbon brush Bow thruster
BP1187 1 ) 'BOW2512B' (12 Volt)
1 ) Art. code for a set of 4 carbon brushes.
L 14 mm
min.
BP1187
Consult with Vetus for motor types other than those given here.
Operation manual and installation instructions Bow thruster 25 kgf, ø 110 mm
If it is found during test run-
ning that the thrust direction
does not correspond with
the direction switch on the
control panel then the blue
(no. 1) and the white (no. 4)
wires on the relay must be
interchanged.
Do NOT test the bow thruster while the ship is out of
water, unless you are certain that everyone is at a safe
distance from the thrust tube.
Never allow the bow thruster to run for longer than 5
seconds with the ship out of water.
The bow thruster tailpiece has long-term lubrication.
The following maintenance should be carried out during a slip-
way service:
Check the cathodic protec-
tion and if necessary renew
the zinc anode.
Provide the bolts with a
screwlock (Loctite®).
Zinc anode, article code:
BP1150.
Motor type
B11.920
Clean the propeller shaft,
grease with 'outboard gear
grease' and refit the propel-
ler on the shaft.
The instructions of the manufacturer should be followed for the
maintenance of the batteries. Vetus batteries are maintenance
free.
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