Vetus RIMDRIVE RD125 Manual De Usuario página 7

3 Maintenance
Check the bow thruster 6 weeks after
installation and subsequently check
the following at least once a year:
- all electric connections between the
battery/batteries and the bow thrust-
er.
- the lashing straps and the bolts of the
lashing straps; apply the indicated
torque to the lashing strap bolts.
The instructions of the manufacturer
should be followed for the maintenance
of the batteries. VETUS batteries are maintenance free.
The following maintenance should be carried out during a slipway
service:
• Check the cathodic Pro-
tection and if necessary
renew the anode; art. code
for the anode: RD100.
• Use a screwdriver to re-
move the plastic cover (1).
• Remove the 3 Allen screws
to replace the anode (2).
• Reinstall the plastic cover
(1).
3.1 Bow thruster corrosion protection
To prevent corrosion, never use anti-fouling containing copper oxide.
Cathodic protection is absolutely necessary for the preservation of all
metal components below water level.
The 'RIMDRIVE' housing has been fitted with a anode to protect it
against corrosion.
3.2 Changing the propeller (only necessary if the
propeller is damaged)
Changing the propeller is only necessary if the propeller has been
damaged!
• With the boat out of the water, remove the 'RIMDRIVE' from the
tunnel.
• Remove the bolts used for mounting the round flange and re-
move the round flange.
• Now the propeller can be removed.
The rim of the propeller contains very strong (neodymium) mag-
nets, so be very careful when mounting or dismantling the propel-
ler.
Pay attention when using (steel) tools. The magnets can also ad-
versely affect bankcards.
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4 Trouble shooting
Thruster does nothing
- Check that the battery main switch is 'ON' .
- Check if the battery voltage is correct (48 - 57.6 Volt).
- The battery capacity is reduced because of very low temperatures.
- Check whether the control panel fuse has burnt out.
- Check if one of the main fuses has burnt out.
Check if it is possible to turn the propeller. A piece of wood or similar
could have been caught between the propeller and the tunnel.
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