Positioning Of The Bow Thruster In The Thrust-Tunnel - Vetus RimDrive RD125 Instructions D'installation

When choosing the location for the thrust
tunnel, take the following into account for
optimum performance:
- The distance A shown in the drawing
must be at least 0.5 x D. (D is the tunnel
diameter).
- The shortest length of the tunnel (dis-
tance B) should be minimal 2 x D (500
mm, 20").
Make the tube no longer than strictly nec-
essary.
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Positioning of the bow thruster in the thrust-tunnel

The propeller should preferably be situated
on the centre line of the vessel, but it must
always be accessible from the outside to re-
place the anode if required.
In order to enable the installation the free
space around the 'RimDrive' must be at least
10 cm (4"); size C.
The 'RimDrive' can be installed in various po-
sitions from horizontal to vertically upwards.
The connection box must always be posi-
tioned above the maximum level of the bilge
water.
vetus® Installation instructions thruster RIM DRIVE 250 mm
D
A
A = min. 0.5 x D (125 mm, 5" )
C = min. 10 cm (4")
180º
A
=
B = min. 2 x D (500 mm, 20" )
C
Max. bilge
water level
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D
=
B
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