Vetus thruster RimDrive RD125 Instrucciones De Instalación página 29

ENGLISH
Place the Rim Drive between the tube ends.
Apply a temporary support under the Rim-
drive or use a hoist in order to keep them in
the right place.
t
ip
Use the holes 12 mm ( 15 / ") dia. to install
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temporarily lifting eyes.
MIN.
75 cm
c
aution
Apply a 'spreader' in order to avoid damage
to the terminal box.
Use two angle brackets to lift the RimDrive if
it is installed horizontally.
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 in-
fluence the flow of water as little as possible.
n
ote
Check for possible leaks immediately the ship returns to water.
Apply a proper support under the RimDrive
≥ 250 mm
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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vetus® Installation instructions thruster RIM DRIVE 250 mm
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