Flexible Propeller Shaft Coupling; Propeller Shaft Installation; Propeller And Ship's Hull - Vetus PROPULSION EP2200 Instrucciones De Instalación

4 Flexible propeller shaft coupling

The propeller shaft coupling supplied takes up the propulsion
thrust when traveling both ahead and astern. It is not necessary
to fit a thrust bearing behind the flexible coupling.
The coupling is designed for a 25 mm diameter propeller shaft.
When a propeller shaft of
larger diameter is used, it
should be reduced to a diame-
ter of 25 mm over the length of
the hub (45 mm). Radius 'R'
must be a minimum of 2 mm.
It is essential that the motor
and propeller shaft are in line.
The maximum allowable mis-
alignment of the propeller
shaft is 2°.
When the vibration dampers
have been adjusted correctly,
the motor can be aligned by
turning both the adjuster nuts fore and aft, left and right, exact-
ly the same number of turns.
Check the alignment again when the boat is in the water.
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The propeller shaft should be inserted into the hub over the
length stated.
The shaft and hub should be free of grease and dirt (*).
Tighten up the bolts to a torque
of 60 Nm (44 lbs.ft).
Use a torque wrench for this,
tightening up 'by feel' will not
give a satisfactory result.
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Take care that the rubber com-
ponents are not affected by sol-
vents.

5 Propeller shaft installation

The propeller shaft should have a diameter of at least 25 mm.
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Because of the axial movement of the propeller shaft, there
must be a minimum free space between:
- The outer bearing and the propeller hub;
- The inner bearing and the coupling hub.
Lock the propeller shaft cap nut with a lock plate.
6 Propeller and propeller aperture
The space between the tips of
the propeller blades and the
bottom of the boat should be at
least 15% of the propeller diam-
eter. The distance from pro-
peller hub to outer bearing
must be at least 20 mm (
but not more than 60 mm
3
(2 ⁄ ").
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It is useful when working on the
motor if the shaft can be pushed about 10 cm (4") backwards.
The water must be able to flow freely over a distance of at least
10 cm (4") forward and aft of the propeller.
ANAEROBE LIQUIDS
DEGREASER (SOLVENTS)
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⁄ "),
4
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Electric Propulsion EP2200, EP2200H