MAX Power VIP 150 User Manual

VIP 150, 12/24V with Electronic Controller 25/12/05

VERTICAL RETRACTABLE THRUSTER

VIP 150 Electric

12 / 24 V

INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE

Serial Number :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Date of Installation :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT ON BOARD AT ALL TIMES

10 allée François Coli – F 06210 CANNES-MANDELIEU FRANCE.

Tél. [phone] Fax + 33 (0)492 19 60 61

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BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Number Description Page

1. POSITIONING

2. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

4. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

4.1.

4.2.

4.3.

4.4.

4.5.

4.6.

4.7.

5. TESTS & CHECKS

5.1.

5.2.

6. OPERATION LIMITATIONS

7. BASIC MAINTENANCE

7.1.

7.2.

7.3.

7.4.

7.5.

7.6.

8. DRAWINGS & DIAGRAMS

8.1.

8.2.

8.3.

8.4.

8.5.

9. PARTS LISTS & DIAGRAMS

9.1.

9.2.

9.3.

10. WARRANTY COVERAGE

11. DISTRIBUTER CONTACT LIST

12. WARRANTY FORM

Your thruster is a high quality technical product and should be treated as such. The employment of a
qualified marine technician, with experience in bow thruster installation, is strongly advised. Where possible,
the boat manufacturer’s architects, design departments and/or shipyards should be consulted, prior to the
installation of the unit. For any boat requiring official classification, bodies of approval should also be
consulted at the earliest opportunity. In any case, all other bodies, governmental or otherwise, should be
contacted to ensure conformity with legal regulations relating to the boat in question.

MOUNTINING BASE INSTALLATION
CONSTRUCTION OF HULL OPENING & CLOSING PLATE
FINAL FITTING OF THE THRUSTER UNIT TO THE MOUNTING BASE
FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLOSING PLATE

GENERAL
POWER CABLE SELECTION
POWER FUSE
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS
BATTERY ISOLATOR
CONTROL CIRCUIT

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CONTROL PANEL AND THRUSTER CONTROL BOX FUNCTIONS

BEFORE LAUNCHING
AFTER LAUNCHING

CONTROL PANEL
THRUSTER MOTOR & RELAY
BATTERIES

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COMPOSITE DRIVE LEG
BRONZE DRIVE LEG
GENERAL

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PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
BUILD DRAWINGS
WIRING DIAGRAM
ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX CONNECTIONS

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WIRING OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL PANELS FOR VIP THRUSTERS

PARTS LIST & DIAGRAM: A
PARTS DIAGRAM: B
PARTS LIST: B

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6

6

12- 13

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3

4 - 5

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26 - 27
28 - 29
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Your thruster should be delivered with the following parts:

Thruster assembly complete with thruster motor, directional
control relay, relay cover, motor support, motor coupling, up

Control
Box

Joystick control

panel (black)
/ down motors, driveleg and propellers.
Control Cable 25m Manual

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1. POSITIONING

 Consider the following, when determining the position of the thruster unit in order to

ensure the most efficient operation:

 Find the point the farthest forward

(or aft), while keeping in mind the
space available, given the vessel’s
fixtures, space and shape and while
respecting the minimum immersion
depth of one full turbine diameter

90°

(185 mm).

Water Line

185 mm

As far forward
as possible.

 Always check and make sure that there is enough room to allow for the complete

removal of the VIP unit and enough room for the connection of the electric power
cables. These cables must be able to flex freely without kinking when the VIP goes up
and down.

 To install a VIP in the stern, make sure that the turbine flow is clear of all obstacles, or

select the best possible compromise.

2. DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

 A power fuse, of the correct size

(see section 4.3),

must be installed in the positive supply
cable, as close as possible to the thruster battery bank and it must be easily accessible
and clearly marked.

 A manual battery isolator, of the correct size, should be installed in the positive supply

cable, as close as possible to the thruster battery bank and must be easily accessible

and

clearly marked

 An electrical battery isolator, as supplied by Max Power, should be installed in the

positive supply cable, as close as possible to the thruster battery bank, in order to benefit
from all automatic safety features of the electronic control system.

 The thruster electronic control box should be installed in proximity of the thruster unit in

a completely dry and ventilated area.

 The control panel(s) should be installed as desired at the helm station(s) in a protected

and waterproof manner.

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3. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

3.1 MOUNTING BASE INSTALLATION

(Please refer to “Build Drawing” at back of this document

):

 MAX POWER can supply, either a steel reinforced G.R.P. mounting base or a 5086

aluminium alloy-mounting flange. These bases save considerable shipyard time while
assuring solid and precise installation.

a) For GRP hulls the mounting base should be laminated into the hull. The base

supplied is only to help give the initial form; its strength will come from
additional lamination (inside and out) added when laminating the hull.

b) For alloy hulls the mounting flange should be welded onto the base, which has

been fabricated into the hull.

 The method and materials used for making the mounting base must be adapted to the

particular hull material (laminated wood, GRP, sandwich, aluminium, or steel). Naval
Architects, Classification Societies or specialised firms should be consulted.

 The thruster(s) mechanical stresses are spread over the hull by the mounting base. Its

installation reinforces the hull, if well calculated, but it might be necessary to attach it by
gussets to frames and stringers.

 When setting the mounting base, do not forget to take into account the overall

dimensions of the VIP.

296mm

955mm

Total Unit Weight: 40kg

Hull parts

Stroke

286mm

243mm

VIP 150, 12/24V Principal Dimensions

Stroke

243mm

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 The VIP pushes its thrust plate sideways

against the inside of the mounting base
when running. This means that one must
totally lower the unit and check the
following:

(a) That the VIP’s thrust plate is free to

move up and down.

(b) And also that there is no more than

2mm horizontal movement
between the thrust plate and the
mounting base, especially when
fully down.

 The mounting base

flange should be parallel
to the waterline.

90°

 In other words the

thruster unit must be
installed vertical with its
turbine totally clear of
the hull in the down
position.

Mounting
Base

Thrust Plate

Water
Line

( a )

Not 90°

Mounting
Base
Flange

( b )

< 2 mm

Water
Line

CORRECT

WRONG

 Before fixing the thruster unit onto the mounting base flange it is important to ensure

that the top surface of the mounting base flange is perfectly flat in order to accept the
« O » ring seal of the VIP base flange in order to ensure perfect water tightness.

 The bolts fixing the VIP onto the mounting flange must be inserted from top to bottom.

Provide sufficient access underneath the flange to allow for tightening the nuts. If the
access is not possible, provide a special mounting flange with metric studs or tapped
holes.

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3.2 CONSTRUCTION OF HULL OPENING & CLOSING PLATE:

 The opening made for the thruster in the hull is closed by a plate, which can be made

from the cutout hull section, or specially fabricated.

a) The closing plate should fit into a 15 – 20

mm wide rebate in the hull when in the
raised position. This is to transfer all the seas
slamming forces to the hull and not to the
electric rams!

b) The closing plate must be securely fixed to

the supplied adjustable aluminium-mounting

Hull

Hull
Closing
Plate

15 - 20 mm
wide rebate
in hull.

fitting.

c) A gasket must be installed in the hulls

rebate. This gasket can be made either from
neoprene or moulded in «SIKAFLEX» (or
similar product). Precautions should be taken

( c )

( b )

to ensure that the gasket does not stick to
the closing plate. The plate must rest evenly

( a )

on this gasket when the thruster is closed.

 To prevent marine growth inside the turbine enclosure, it is essential that once the unit is

raised, no light be allowed to enter.
On an excellent installation the enclosure may even be watertight. If this is achieved
anode life will be greatly increased (No circulating water, no oxygen and no corrosion!).

 The use of antifouling or other paints on the thruster unit is not necessary if the closing

plate closes properly onto its seal.

However, if painted, never use copper based paints and do not paint the vertical

column of the unit.

3.3 FINAL FITTING OF THE THRUSTER UNIT TO THE MOUNTING BASE:

 Final installation of the thruster unit onto the mounting base must be made after

thoroughly cleaning and then liberally coating both joint surfaces (thruster base flange
and mounting base flange) with good quality marine grease. This is so that the «O» ring
seal is compressed flat, evenly, smoothly and squarely when the bolts are tightened.

 Under no circumstances should the thruster be glued or bedded down with a marine type

mastic/glue such as Sikaflex or other similar product(s).

 The flange bolts should be tightened sequentially and in successive passes until the two

surfaces touch.

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3.4 FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLOSING PLATE:

 Once the thruster is permanently bolted onto the mounting base, reinstall the closing

plate to do the final adjustments.

"Up" Position Detector

Motor Support

Adjustment Nuts

( b )

Proximity
Switches

( d )

( c )

"Down"
Position
Detector

Thrust Plate

( e )

Hose Clamp

( a )

Hull
Closing
Plate

( f )

( f )

Alloy Plate Bracket

a) Lower and raise the turbine to determine correct position of the hull closing plate so

that it fits evenly and squarely in the rebate in the hull, then tighten the hose clamps
(delivered with unit). The closing plate must rest evenly on its gasket, with pressure so
that no upwards movement of the plate is possible even in heavy sea conditions when
the hull is subjected to slamming forces.

b) Once the hull closing plate adjustment has been completed, adjust the "up" position

detector and tighten its grub screw with a 2.5 mm Allen key. This should be done with
the unit fully retracted.

c) Note that the down position detector is pre-adjusted (before leaving the factory) and

should not be touched.

d) If re-adjustment is necessary, care should be taken to re-adjust the detector so that

adjustment nuts do not touch the motor support when fully down and that the
detector grub screw (2.5mm Allen key screw) is tightened down after re-adjustment.

e) The thrust plate should not protrude from the mounting base, since it absorbs the

horizontal stresses when thrusting or manoeuvring. If protruding, adjust the down
position detector as described above.

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f) When finished with the final adjustments, fix the alloy plate bracket by bolting through

the GRP turbine in addition to the cable clamps.



IMPORTANT: Please keep in mind that the power supply to up/down motors is not
automatically interrupted if the proximity switches do not detect the position detectors. Care
must therefore be taken to remove ones finger from up or down button as soon as the unit
blocks in fully up or fully down position when closing plate adjustments are done and if
position detectors are not adjusted yet.



Installation Advise: In order to make sure that VIP is
raising and lowering smoothly and when closing plate
adjustments are made, one can do the following:

a) Connect 12/24V (depending on thruster voltage)

( b )

Adjusment
Nuts

( b )

directly to the two up/down motors and simply
reverse the polarity to change direction
(raise/lower).

It is important to install a 10A fuse in the

Up/Down
Motors

positive cable and to keep in mind that wires
need to be disconnected as soon as the up or
down position is reached or as soon as the unit

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+

+

-

( a )

blocks, to avoid damaging the up/down motors.

b) If the unit blocks before reaching the up/down

position or if the unit vibrates excessively when

Fuse
( 10 A )

going up/down one needs to adjust the two
adjustment nuts to ensure the unit is completely
vertical to its base.

4. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

4.1 GENERAL:

 It is important that a qualified marine electrician does the electrical installation, since an

incorrect electrical installation will result in the rapid deterioration and/or failure of the unit.

 All electrical components (thruster motor, relay, electronic control box, ect…) should be

installed in dry and ventilated areas.

 Under no circumstances should any inflammable products be stored next to the electrical

components of the thruster.

 When choosing cable sizes and the battery bank size and type, special care should be given

to voltage drops, since excessive voltage drops will cause premature failure of motors and
relay contacts.

 Great care should be taken to correctly tighten all electrical connections.

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Depending on
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4.2 POWER CABLE SELECTION:

 According to the ISO 10133 standards:

“The length and cross sectional area of conductors in
each circuit shall be such that the calculated voltage drop shall not exceed 10% of the
nominal battery voltage at any appliance if the circuit is switched on at full load”.

 The cable lengths as given in the table below are the total length of the positive cable,

measured from the thuster battery bank to the thruster, plus the total length of the negative
cable measured from the thruster back to the battery bank.

From battery to thruster (+) & back (-)

Cable Lengths

5 m (2 x 2.5m) 95 mm² 3/0 50 mm² 1

10 m (2 x 5.0m) 120 mm² 4/0 70 mm² 2/0

15 m (2 x 7.5m) 185 mm² 350MCM 95 mm² 3/0

20 m (2 x 10m) 240 mm² 500MCM 120 mm² 4/0

 When choosing or calculating the cable size needed for your thruster installation, do not

forget to take into account the thermal rating of the conductor insulation which are directly
related to the ampacity (current carrying capacity) of the cable. Always try to use cables with
the highest thermal insulation rating available or at least 85° - 90°C.

 For large diameter cables it may be easier to use two smaller cables instead (in order to allow

for a greater flexibility of movement). For example: 2 x 50 mm² instead of 95 mm². Cables at
thruster unit should be free to move, without kinking when VIP goes up and down.

4.3 POWER FUSE:

 Sizing of fuses for overcurrent protection are a function of the cable sizes in the circuit, not

the amperage drawn by the appliance (thruster motor) in the circuit. It is thus not the
electrical thruster motor that is protected by the fuse, but the power cables supplying the
thruster motor.

 The Max Power fuse has been application selected for it’s

time and current characteristics, consequently a much
lower rated fuse than traditionally rated may be fitted. Ma
Power recommends the following fuses and fuse holders as
supplied by Max Power:

VIP 150, 12V VIP 150, 24V

mm² AWG mm² AWG

Fuse

Fuse
Holder

Max Power Fuse Size 315 A 200 A

Regular Fuse Rating 600 A 300 A

Max Power Part Number

for fuse.

Max Power Part Number

for fuse holder.

VIP 150, 12V VIP 150, 24V

OPTI 3121 OPTI 3112

OPTI 3091 OPTI 3119

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4.4 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS:

 When choosing the type of batteries needed for your thruster’s battery bank, keep in mind

that it is the CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) capacity that is the most important and not the Ah
(Amp-hour) capacity. This is because thrusters draw high currents, but only for very short
periods of time (maximum 3 min.)

 Max Power would recommend using Exide, Maxxima 900 type batteries, which have an

800CCA and 50Ah capacity.

VIP 150, 12V

12 V

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

800 CCA
50 Ah

-

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

-

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

-

Ideal Battery
Bank Size

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12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

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+

+

-

Pos. ( + )

To Thruster Motor/Relay
12 V
Parallel

Neg. ( - )

Pos. ( + )

To Thruster Motor/Relay
24 V
Series/Parallel

VIP 150, 12V

Type of Batteries Exide, Maxxima 900

Number of

Batteries

Type of

Connection

2 to 3

Parallel

VIP 150, 24V

Type of Batteries Exide, Maxxima 900

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

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+

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

-

+

Minimum Battery
Bank Size

+

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

-

Pos. ( + )

To Thruster Motor/Relay
12 V
Parallel

Neg. ( - )

Pos. ( + )

To Thruster Motor/Relay
24 V
Series

Neg. ( - ) Neg. ( - )

OR

VIP 150, 24V

Number of

Batteries

Type of

Connection

Series or Series/Parallel

2 or 4

+

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

-

Minimum Battery
Bank Size

OR

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

Ideal Battery
Bank Size

+

-

12 V
800 CCA
50 Ah

+

-

 If the dedicated batteries are charged by the alternator, the reference of the charge must be

taken after the diode-splitting block (if in doubt, consult a marine electrician).

 If the batteries or cables are inferior to those recommended, the VIP will not reach its

potential thrust. The greater the batteries and cables size, the better the thrust.

 Do not ground the VIP.

4.5 BATTERY ISOLATOR:

 A manual battery isolator, of the correct size, should be installed in the positive supply cable,

as close as possible to the thruster battery bank and should be easily accessible and clearly
marked.

 An electrical battery isolator, as supplied by Max Power, should also be installed in the

positive supply cable, as close as possible to the thruster battery bank, in order to benefit
from all automatic safety features of the electronic control system.

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4.6 CONTROL CIRCUIT:

 A double pole isolator/breaker clearly marked “Thruster” should be installed on the yachts

main equipment breaker board in order to isolate the control circuit and/or power circuit,
when thruster is not in use.

 This isolator/breaker should ideally be supplied from an independent battery bank, to the

one used for powering the thruster unit.

 Please note that VIP thrusters equipped with an “electronic control box” can only be used

with Max Power’s range of control panels as shown in this manual.

 The VIP electronic controller can be supplied in either 12V or 24V, depending on the thruster

relay and up /down motor voltage.

 The installer must protect the positive supply cable of the VIP electronic control box by

means of a fuse as indicated in the drawing below. The size of the supply wires (red & black)
depends on the length of the cable run and the voltage drop in these cables should not
exceed 5% of the nominal battery voltage.

 For safety reasons and in order to benefit from all the functions provided by the VIP

electronic controller, an electric battery isolator must be installed in the thruster motor’s
positive supply cable.

1 - Thruster Battery Bank
2 - Fuse
3 - Manual Battery Isolator
4 - Thruster Motor

4

5 - Thruster Relay
6 - Proximity Switches
7 - Up/Down Motors
8 - Electronic Control Card
9 - Control Panel
10 - Double Pole Isolator

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Please refer to the drawings “Wiring Diagram”, “Wiring Loom of Motor/Relay Unit” and
“Electronic Control Box Connections” in the back of this manual for more detail on the
complete wiring installation.

Control Supply:
To be connected
to separate battery
bank (advised ) or
thruster battery bank.

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4.7 CONTROL PANEL AND THRUSTER CONTROL BOX FUNCTIONS:

"On/Off" Push-button:
Black with Green
"On" LED.

Control Panel:

To switch "ON" or "OFF" push down

Joystick

the black push-button, while pushing
joystick to the right for one second.

"Up" Push-button:
Green with Green
"Up" LED.

"Down" Push-button:
Red with Green
"Down" LED.

To "Lower" or "Raise" press and hold
the "Down" or "Up" pushbutton until
buzzer in control panel double beeps,
which indicates unit has reached fully
down or fully up position..

4.7.1 Switching System "On" or "Off":

a) To switch the thruster "ON" or "OFF" follow the instructions on the diagram above.

b) When switched "ON" the unit will double beep and the LED's in the black and green

push buttons will light up.

c) When switched "OFF" the unit will double beep and the LED's will go out. It's only

possible to switch off the unit with thruster in the fully up position.

4.7.2 "Lowering" & "Raising" Thruster Unit:

a) Once the unit has been switched on, as described above, press and hold the "Down"

pushbutton to lower. The buzzer will start beeping and the "Down" LED will start to
flash as soon as the thruster leaves the up position.

b) If "Down" or "Up" pushbutton is released before "Down" or "Up" position is detected, the

buzzer will start to beep (short) once every ½ second and both "Up" & "Down» LED’s
will start flashing.

c) When thruster is detected to be fully down, the "Down" LED comes on and the buzzer

double beeps to indicate that thruster is completely down and ready to thrust.

d) As long as the thruster is in the "Down" position the buzzer will beep (short) once every

three seconds, to indicate that thruster is still in the down position.

e) To raise thruster, press and hold the "Up" pushbutton. When thruster is detected to be

fully up the "Up" LED comes on and the buzzer double beeps to indicate that thruster is
completely up and ready to be switched off.

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4.7.3 Thrusting "Left" or "Right":

a) Use joystick to thrust either left or right.

b) Please note that it is only possible to thrust left or right when thruster is detected to be

fully down.

c) The thruster controller provides a time delay between left and right thrust in order to

avoid rapid direction changes, but no delay when thrusting to same side.

4.7.4 Overheat Alarm & Shut-Down:

a) If the thruster motor overheats the "On" LED will flash with one-second intervals until

the motor has cooled down.

b) During this overheat condition one has a total of ten seconds of actual use (left &

right thrust) of the thruster, after which it will not be possible to continue thrusting in
either direction.

c) The thruster must then be raised by pushing the "Up" push button. Once thruster is

detected to be fully up the system will automatically switch off.

d) After this overheat shut down it will not be possible to switch "On" the system again

until the thruster motor has cooled down.

4.7.5 General:

a) If the thruster unit is in the "Up" position and has not been used for a period of ten

minutes, the unit will automatically switch off. Before automatically switching off the
unit will warn you by beeping once, followed by a second beep a few seconds later,
after which the unit switches off.

b) In order to isolate the power circuit of the thruster motor each time the control circuit is

switched off, one would need to install an electric battery isolator, as advised by Max
Power (see "

Wiring Diagram

" in the back of this manual for more detail).

c) When electronic control box is powered up and "Up" position detector is not detected,

the "Up" LED will start flashing and the buzzer will beep once every second. The "Up"
push-button should then be pressed until unit is detected

to be fully "Up". After which

the buzzer will beep twice and the system will be switched off automatically.

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5. TESTS and CHECKS

5.1 BEFORE LAUNCHING:

a) Raise and lower thruster.
b) Check that the hull closing plate shuts firmly.
c) Confirm that all bolts have been sufficiently tightened, especially the base bolts.
d) Correct the adjustment of the position detectors, if needed.

 If the up/down motors function the wrong way round, reverse the two wires connected to

the up/down motors.

 Never test the thruster to the left or right with the boat out of the water. This is due to

the risk of injuries and the risk of damage to the thruster motor and relay.

5.2 AFTER LAUNCHING:

a) Check the water tightness of the thruster installation.
b) Turn on power to both circuits (power and control).
c) Thrust tests must be carried out under NORMAL conditions:

- with the batteries fully charged and in good condition.

- with the engine running and the alternator charging the batteries.

 If the joystick is pushed to the left and the boat moves to the right, inverse the brown and

blue control wires, going to the thruster relay.

6. OPERATION LIMITATIONS

 Never leave the VIP in the down position when not in use. Any calcium, or shellfish deposits

that accumulate after a long period in the down position will deteriorate the column’s water
seal.

 The VIP must be in the up position during normal navigation. The VIP should only be

used under conditions with less than 5 knots forward speed. Examples - berthing
manoeuvres, assisting a tack in light air.

 Please note that the electric motor of the VIP is rated S2-2min. This means the motor can run

continuously for 2 minutes, after which it should be stopped for a sufficient time to cool
down to the ambient temperature.

 Please keep in mind that the supply to the up/down motors is not automatically interrupted

if the proximity switches do not detect the position detectors. Care must thus be taken to
remove ones finger from the up or down button as soon as unit blocks, before fully up or
down positions are reached.

 The VIP thruster should always be used when the batteries are fully charged and the with

the engine alternator running. Discharged batteries will damage the motor and/or relay.

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7. BASIC MAINTENANCE:

7.1 CONTROL PANEL:

a) Control panel(s) should be protected from the natural elements while the thruster is not in

use.

b) The area behind the dashboard should be kept dry at all times to avoid the risk of

oxidation of the cable connector contacts.

7.2 THRUSTER MOTOR & RELAY:

a) Remove and clean out dust from motor-brushes with compressed air once every year.

b) The electric motor must be kept dry and aerated.

7.3 BATTERIES:

a) Check regularly the condition of the batteries used for the thruster and its charging

system.

b) Weak batteries (low voltage) are the most frequent cause of rapid deterioration of the

thruster relay and motor.

7.4 COMPOSITE DRIVE LEG:

a) The composite drive leg is lubricated for life

b) The composite drive leg does not require an anode.

c) When the boat is ashore, check for evidence of fishing line, etc… in the propellers.

d) For prevention of calcium build up on the drive shafts, which would damage the oil seals,

before fitting the propeller(s), cover drive shaft and the oil seals stainless steel cover with
silicon grease. This should be done on an annual basis after cleaning of outside of leg.

e) Do not use aggressive solvents as they might damage drive leg seals.

f) If drive leg oil seals are found to be worn, replace drive leg with exchange unit.

g) Always keep the propellers and tunnel clean.

h) Please contact your closest Max Power distributor for local service points.

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7.5 BRONZE DRIVE LEG:

a) Check the oil in the leg every year, and change if necessary (oil drain plug is under the

anode - copper joint should be changed).

b) The anode should be frequently checked and changed when necessary (At least every

year).

c) When the boat is ashore, check for evidence of fishing line, etc… in the propellers.

d) For prevention of calcium build up on the drive shafts, which would damage the oil seals,

before fitting the propeller(s) cover drive shaft and oil seals, with silicon grease. This
should be done on an annual basis after cleaning of outside of leg.

e) Do not use aggressive solvents as they might damage drive leg seals.

f) Always keep the propellers and tunnel clean.

g) Do not paint the anode.

h) Please contact your closest Max Power distributor for local service points.

7.6 GENERAL:

a) Regularly check that the power cable connections are tightened correctly and that they

are free to move when VIP is going up/down, and that they are in good condition.

b) If the vessel is to remain out of the water for some time, for example dry storage for

winter, the underwater mechanism must be thoroughly rinsed with fresh water, then the
thruster column must be liberally greased.

c) Inspect and repair the hull closing plate gasket for deterioration or missing pieces. Check

and tighten, if necessary, the hull fixing plate bracket screws.

d) Every two years change column seal, part number 52 on parts list.

For more detailed maintenance procedures, please contact your closest Max Power distributor

(See “

Distributor Contact List

”) for further assistance.

A copy of this manual must remain

on board for consultation.

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8. DRAWINGS & DIAGRAMS:

8.1 PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS:

PART NO.REVISION

3RD ANGLE

PROJECTION

296mm

243mm

Stroke

Principal Dimensions

REVISION PART NO.

MATERIAL

VIP 150, 12 & 24V

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UNLESS

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HEAT TREAT & FINISH

RELEASE

DATE DATE

Max Power

DATE

DRAWN CHECK

24/09/04

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243mm

Stroke

Hull parts

955mm

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8.2 BUILD DRAWING:

10mm

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270mm

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Gasket

Other Hull Shape

Build Drawing

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24/09/04

REVISION: DATE:

J C A

VIP 150, Electr. & Hydr.

PRODUCT REFERENCE:

DRAWN:

216mm 216mm

Gussets

10mm

240mm

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8.3 WIRING DIAGRAM:

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NEW CODE:
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8.5 WIRING OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL PANELS FOR VIP THRUSTERS:

9. PARTS LISTS & DIAGRAMS :

9.1 PARTS LIST & DIAGRAM: A

DESCRIPTION: Qty.

N° 2/'&2'(:

1

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Motor Relay Cover

2

Electric Thruster Motor 12V

2

Electric Thruster Motor 24V

3

Complete Thruster Relay 12V

3

Complete Thruster Relay 24V

4

Motor/Relay Wiring Loom

5

Coupling Motor Side

6

Rubber Coupling

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Coupling Drive Leg Side

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Proximity Switch

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TITLE:

Parts List: A

PRODUCT REFERENCE:

VIP 150, Electric

DRAWN:

REVISION: DATE:

JC A

15/12/04

9.2 PARTS DIAGRAM: B

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POWER

HEAT TREAT & FINISH

RELEASE

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Max Power

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DRAWN CHECK

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Last Update: July 2013 by Service Manager/Lalizas Group.
Please refer to the new codes for your order.

10.WARRANTY DEFINITION

16 Composite Leg 1 MP088100
22 Leg Bolts 2 MPOP 5340
25 Propeller 2 MPOP 5230
26 Propeller Grub Screw 2 OPTI 4040
27 Propeller Pin 2 MPOP 5220
48 Nyloc Nut 8mm 1 VPO8 4190
49 Machine Washer 1 VPO8 5390
50 Coter Pin 1 VPO8 5380
51 Water Gland Retaining Ring 1 VPO8 5400
52 Water Gland 1 VPO8 5490
53 Sliding Shaft Plate 1 VPO8 5330
54 Shaft Plate O - Ring 1 VPO8 5460
55 Sliding Shaft 1 VPO8 5310
56 Sliding Shaft Bolt 2 VPO8 4100
57 Torque Transmission Plate 1 VPO8 5320
58 Sliding Shaft O - Ring 1 VPO8 5450
59 Shaft Key 1 VPO8 5420
60 Drive Shaft Oil Seal 1 VPO8 5480
61 Circlip 1 VPO8 5500
62 Circlip 1 VPO8 5510
63 Shaft Bearing 1 VPO8 5470
64 Drive Shaft 1 VPO8 5300
65 Grub Screw 2 VPO8 4140
68 Propeller Housing 1 VP08 2020
69 Tunnel Clamp 2 VPO8 5530
70 Closing Trap Support Plate 1 VPO8 5580
71 BS Seal 2 VPO8 5430
72 O - Ring 1 VPO8 5440
73 Adapter 1 VPO8 5350
74 Drive Nut 2 VP085004
75 Drive Screw 2 VP084042
76 Seal 2 VP085008
77 Circlip 2 VP085003
78 End Float Spacer 2 VP085005
79 Screw Bearing 4 VP085001
80 Washer 4 VP085007
81 Wheel 2 VP085000
82 Nut 8mm 2
83 Drive Screw Key 2 VP085010
84 Electric Motor 12V 2 RT203121
85 Electric Motor 24V 2 RT203122
86 Motor Screw 4 mm 4 VP084160
87 Position Switch Holder 1 VP085620
89 Position Detector Rod 1 VP085581
90 Position Detector 2 VP083200

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The purpose of this document is to set out the terms of warranty cover offered in relation to
products purchased by the End User from Max Power or its approved network of resellers. This
document will adhere to the following format:-

10.1 DEFINITIONS

Authorized Repair Number

thruster

Dealer
End User
Installer
Manufacturer
Pleasure Craft

(i.e Charter boats or work boats)

Resellers
Serial Number
Supplier
Warranty

10.2 PERIOD OF COVERAGE

The equipment manufactured by the Supplier is guaranteed to be free from defective
workmanship, components and materials under normal usage conditions for a period of two
years from the date of purchase by the End User. This warranty
is transferable to subsequent owners of this equipment during the period of coverage.
If the material is used for anything other than for pleasure craft, the guarantee is limited to a
six-month period.

10.3 WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Register your purchase now to receive free extended warranty coverage. This can be done
using one of the following methods (NB. proof of purchase must be included to establish that
equipment is still under warranty):

a) The quickest and easiest method to register your warranty is to fax the attached

b) Mail in your warranty registration document, please ensure that you make a copy

10.4 WARRANTY TERMS

Year 1 All factory testing, diagnosis, repairs and replacements are performed at no charge to

Year 2 All factory testing, diagnosis, repairs and replacements are performed at no charge to

10.5 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

– An authorized Max Power sales centre

– The boat supplied with supplied equipment and the owner thereof

– The authorized centre responsible for the installation of your thruster

– supplier of the equipment under warranty
– Vessels used for owner’s personal use that have no commercial use

– Max Power approved distributors and dealers

– Number in upper right hand corner of Warranty document

– The manufacturer (Max Power)

– The terms and conditions that are covered by the manufacturer

installation check list and warranty registration to the Manufacturer (Fax: [phone]

61)

sending it. (10 Allée F Coli, 06210 Cannes-Mandelieu, France).

the End User. All parts and up to two hours of labour are covered for repairs and
replacements conducted in the field.

the End User. This excludes any damage or faults occurring from normal wear and
tear on the following items: engine, oil seals, relay contacts (If warranty is registered
within the 3 month period following installation), also excluded labour & shipping
costs.

– The number given by Max Power on reporting a fault with your

before

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Damage due to modifications or installation contrary to published specifications
Cost of hauling the boat
Damage due to repairs performed by an unauthorized service centre
Damage due to lack of normal maintenance services
Damage due to water
Parts replaced due to normal wear and tear
Repairs performed without knowledge of manufacturer (please contact dealer to receive
Repair Authorization Number)
Tampering of equipment by the End User
Cost of travel to and from the job site
Cost of economic loss, including injury to any person, damage to property, loss of income or
profit, communication, lodging, inconvenience
Consequential damage due to failure, including those arising from collision with other vessels
or objects

10.6 PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES

PLEASE VIEW THE TROUBLE SHOOTING LIST TO ASCERTAIN OR SOLVE ORIGIN OF PROBLEM
PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEALER/INSTALLER

1) Contact your dealer/installer to report the problem.
a) If you do not know who this is, contact the nearest Max Power distributor.
b) If you are in foreign waters please contact the nearest Max Power distributor.

2) Ensure you have the serial number and model number of your thrusters unit at hand.

3) Dealer/Installer will come to site to decipher the cause of the fault.

4) If the cause of fault is due to a manufacturing problem the dealer will contact Max

Power to receive Repair Authorization Number.

5) If the problem is due to an installation error please contact your installer.

DISTRIBUTER CONTACT LIST:

SOUTHERN EUROPE:

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CYPRUS

OCEAN MARINE EQUIPMENT LTD
Limassol
Tel: + 357 53 69 731
Fax: + 357 53 52 976
Email: [e-mail]

FRANCE

ACCASTILLAGE BERNARD
Cannes La Bocca
Tel: + 33 493 90 47 47
Fax: + [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ITALY

SIEMENS VDO Trading Srl.
Novate Milanese(MI)
Tel: + 39 0235 6801
Fax: + 39 0238 204 339
Email: [e-mail]
SPAIN
ACASTIMAR
Cambrils Tarragona
Tel: + 349 77 36 2118/9074
Fax: + 349 77 36 2687
Email: [e-mail]

CROATIA

ANORTI ADRIA
Mirosevecka c 122, Zagreb
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MALTA

STRAND MARINE
Triq Is Sebh, Qormi
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

NORTHEN EUROPE:

DENMARK

PALBY MARINE
Vejle
Tel: + 45 75 88 13 11
Fax: + 45 75 88 17 01
Email: [e-mail]

ICELAND

VELASALAN
101 Reyjavik
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email: Stefan@velasalan.i
FINLAND
MASTERVOLT FINLAND
Raisio
Tel: + 358 2 4339990
Fax: + 358 2 4350085
Email: [e-mail]

CYPRUS

TUTI MARE TRADING
Limassol
Tel: + 357 25 431 313
Fax: + 357 25 431 300
Email: [e-mail]

GREECE
ALEX MARINE
Piraeus
Tel [phone]
Fax: + 30 10 41 12 932
Email: [e-mail]

PORTUGAL

PLASTIMO PORTUGAL (SIROCO)
Lisbon
Tel: + 351 21 362 04 57
Fax: + 351 21 362 29 08
Email: [e-mail]

TURKEY

EGEMAR
Tuzla - Istanbul
Tel:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

SLOVENIA

ANORTI
Kavciceva 66 Ljubljana
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

GERMANY

LEAB
Schlieswig, Busdorf
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

HOLLAND & BELGUIM
NAVIMO HOLLAND
Schoonhoven
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

HOLLAND

KEMPER EN VAN TWIST
Dordrecht
Tel: + 31 078 61 30 155
Fax: + 31 078 61 36 746
Email: [e-mail]

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NORWAY

PROGRESS INGENIORFIRMA AS
Kjeisaas
Tel: + 47 22 02 79 00
Fax: + 47 22 02 79 01
Email: [e-mail]

U.K

PLASTIMO UK
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Tel: + 44 870 751 4666
Fax: + 44 870 751 1950
Email: [e-mail]

AMERICAS :

ARGENTINA

BARON SRL
Buenos Aires
Tel: + 54 11 4580 55 56
Fax: + 54 11 47 46 16 96
Email: [e-mail]

BRAZIL

SAILING PRODUCTS
Rio de Janeiro
Tel: + 55 21 494 7222
Fax: + 55 21 494 7223
Email: [e-mail]

AUSTRALIA & SOUTH EAST ASIA:

AUSTRALIA

OCEANTALK
Sydney
Tel: + 612 9981 9500
Fax: + 612 9981 9555
Email: [e-mail]

CHINA

RONSIL DEVELOPMENT
Hong Kong
Tel: + 852 2834 1633
Fax: + 852 2834 0201
Email: [e-mail]

APAN

KAZ MARINE
Yamato City, Kanagawa
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
ISRAEL

YAMIT
PO Box 6158
Tel Aviv
Tel: + 972 3 527 1779
Fax: + 972 3 527 1031
Email: [e-mail]

SWEDEN

PLASTIMO NORDIC
Henan
Tel: + 46 304 360 60
Fax: + 46 304 307 43
Email: [e-mail]

U.K.

AR PEACHMENT
Norfolk
Tel: + 44 1603 714 077
Fax: + 44 1603 714 211
Email: [e-mail]

CANADA

REKORD MARINE ENTERPRISES LTD
Vancouver
Tel: + 1604 325 52 33
Fax: + 1604 325 03 26
Email: [e-mail]

U.S.A.

SCANDVIK
Vero Beach, Florida
Tel: + 1 561 567 28 77
Fax: + 1 561 567 91 13
Email: [e-mail]

NEW ZEALAND

POWER & MARINE
Wiri Auckland
Tel: + 64 9 914 55 55
Fax: + 64 9 914 55 88
Email: [e-mail]

CHINA

HOLYLIGHT TRADING
Hong Kong
Tel: + 852 2543 7048
Fax: + 852 2543 6156
Email: [e-mail]

SINGAPORE

OCEANTALK ASIA
Singapore
Tel: + 65 6543 4041
Fax: + 65 6543 4042
Email: [e-mail]

SOUTH AFRICA

MANEX & POWER
5 Industry Street
Paarden Eiland
Tel: + 27 21 511 72 92
Fax: + 27 21 510 14 89
Email: [e-mail]

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VIP 150, 12/24V with Electronic Controller . 25/12/05

Serial N°:

WARRANTY FORM

VERY IMPORTANT

Please complete this form and fax a

COPY

to Max Power with a copy of the installation invoice

or the invoice of the yacht/boat in order for the warranty to come into effect.

To Be Completed by Owner:
Name of Owner:……………………………. Contact No. :……………………….………….
Address: ……………………………………..E-mail: …………………………………………
Country:……………Postcode: …………….
Name of Skipper:…………………………… Contact No. :…………………………………..
Signature of Owner: ………………………...Date: …………………………………………..

To Be Completed by Installer:

Installation Details:

Thruster Model :…………………………… Electric/Hydraulic :……………………………...
Date of Installation :……………………….. Date of Launching Boat : ……………………...
Type and model of Boat : ……………………Builder:……………… Build Year: …………….
Pleasure or Commercial craft?:……………. Sail or Motor: …………. Rig:………………...
Navigates at Sea or River or Canals?……… Hull construction material :…………………….
L.O.A. :………………L.W.L. :…………….. Beam :………………… Free Board:…………..
Displacement Weight at Full Load: :……… Height & Length of Superstructure:……………
Tunnel Diameter, Thickness, Material & Length:………………………………………………
If Electric, Battery Type, Size & Number: ………………………………………………………

Installation Checks:

Before Operating Thruster While Operating Thruster
Electrical: Voltage at Batteries………………………….. ………………………….
Voltage at Thruster Motor ………………………….. …………………………
Charge at Alternator in Amps …………………………………………………………
Ampere in Motor Power Circuit ………………………………………………………...
Mechanical

:
Verify if drive coupling between motor and drive leg is correctly tightened:..Yes / No
Verify if all cable connections is sufficiently tightened:……………...………...Yes / No

If hydraulic verify all hydraulic connections: ………………………………......Yes / No

Thruster installation tested and working correctly: ………………………………….Yes / No

Important

: Refer to installation manual for full installation details.

Name of Installer:

…………………………. Signature:.……………………….

PLEASE RETURN BY FAX: + 33 4 92 19 60 61

TO GAIN YOUR EXTRA WARRANTY COVERAGE

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