Remote Control; Maintenance; Bow Thruster Corrosion Protection; Propeller Is Damaged) - Vetus RimDrive RD125 Manuel D'utilisation

The ON/OFF led will be on, either RED or GREEN.
Ignore the flashing Portside and Starboard LED's!
To change the setting:
• Use the ON/OFF switch to let the ON/OFF LED toggle between
RED and GREEN.
GREEN: 'Automatic switching off' selected.
RED: 'Automatic switching off' deselected.
To exit the settings procedure:
• Press the HOLD switch, with the joystick in neutral position, and
keep it pressed for 2 seconds until a beep sounds. (Or switch the
power off and on again.)
The setting for 'Automatic switching off' will be kept in memory
even if the power supply is switched off for a very long time.
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Maintenance

Check the bow thruster 6 weeks after installation and subsequent-
ly 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 main-
tenance free.
The following maintenance should be carried out during a slipway
service:
• Check the cathodic Protection 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).
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Remote control

When using a remote control, the bow thruster can only be engaged
at maximum thrust to either port or starboard.
The panel to which the (wireless) remote control is connected
must be switched on to enable the use of the remote control.
4.1

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.
4.2 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-
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