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THRUSTMASTER OUTBOARD PROPULSION UNIT PAGE 3.1
SECTION 3
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
CAUTION!
ATTEMPTS TO OPERATE THE MARINE PROPULSION EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPERLY
INSPECTING, SERVICING, AND CONNECTING ALL EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED HEREIN, MAY
RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION!
WHEN SHIPPED, THE THRUSTER AND HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT WERE FILLED WITH CLEAN
HYDRAULIC OIL. OIL TIGHT SHIPPING CAPS AND PLUGS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED ON THE
EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT REMOVE THESE CAPS AND PLUGS UNTIL IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO CONNECTING
THE HYDRAULIC HOSES OF THE VESSEL PIPING SYSTEM. TAKE EVERY PRECAUTION
POSSIBLE TO PREVENT DIRT FROM ENTERING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. HYDRAULIC
PUMPS AND MOTORS ARE NOT TOLERANT TO DIRT. ANY SMALL DIRT PARTICLES SUCH
AS SAND, WELDING SLAG ETC. WILL DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT IN A VERY SHORT PERIOD
OF TIME.
I. GENERAL
Installation of the thruster should be in accordance with the Thrustmaster drawings found in Section 7,
Technical Drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM).
II. HPU ENCLOSURE
The hydraulic power unit is custom built for this application. Mounting to vessel deck shall be provided by
others and may be accomplished by bolting or welding.
Connect the interconnecting hosing from HPU to the mini-skid thruster outdrive unit in accordance with
the hydraulic schematic which may be found in Section 7, Technical Drawings and BOM.
III. ELECTRICAL DEVICES
Connect electrical devices in accordance with the electrical schematic which may be found in Section 7,
Technical Drawings and BOM.
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IV. MINI-SKID THRUSTER OUTDRIVE UNIT
The OD-N mini-skid outdrive unit is designed for bolting to mounting rails. The mounting rails are to be
provided by others. Refer to the outline drawing of the OD-N outdrive unit located in the Section 7,
Technical Drawings and BOM for installation dimensions. Use Grade 8 bolts and nuts for mounting to
vessel deck.
CAUTION!
USE ONLY GRADE 8 BOLTS TO MOUNT THE OUTDRIVE UNIT TO THE MOUNTING
RAILS.
Connect the interconnecting hosing from the HPU to the mini-skid thruster outdrive unit in accordance
with the hydraulic schematic and hosing and piping diagram located in Section 7, Technical Drawings and
BOM.
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