Important user precautions
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Ensure that you know the location of the main battery switch that disonnects the thruster from all
power sources (batteries) so that the thruster can be turned off in case of a malfunction.
If a Sidepower automatic main switch is fitted, the “OFF” button will shut off the main switch provid-
ing no other control panels are “ON”.
The thruster system is activated by pushing the two “ON” buttons if the main power source for the
thruster system is turned on. For safety reasons the system turns of automatically appr. after 4 min-
utes after the last usage. To use the system later, push on the two “ON” buttons (see page 9).
Remember to turn of the system by pushing the “OFF” button when you have finished your maneu-
vering.
The maximum continues usage time of the electrical thruster is approx. 3 minutes. The electro motor
has a built in thermal cut-off switch that will shut it off when overheating and re-engage it when it has
cooled down some. This should be considered when planning your manouvering.
Never use a thruster close to somebody in the water, as the thruster will draw objects close by into
the tunnel and contact with the rotating propellers will cause serious injuries.
Never run a thruster for more that one second when the boat is not in the water, as this can damage
the electromotor seriously.
If the thruster stops giving thrust while the electromotor is running, chances are that there is a
problem in the drive-system. You must then immediately stop trying to run it, and turn it off, as run-
ning the electromotor for more than a few seconds without resistance from the propeller, can cause
serious damage to the electromotor.
When leaving the boat always turn off the main power switch for the thruster.
We advice to always keep the main engine(s) running while using a thruster. This will keep the bat-
teries in a good charge condition. This will also give better performance to the thruster, as a higher
voltage at the thruster results in a higher torque (power) in the electromotor.
Make sure that only one control is used at the same time, if two panels are operated in opposite
directions at the same time the thruster will not run at all. If they are operated in the same direction the
thruster will run in this direction.
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