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User Manual
For Hydraulic Systems
Thrusters and Stabilisers

SLEIPNER GROUP DOCUMENT ID: 6468

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P.O. Box 519 REVISION: 5

N-1612 Fredrikstad DATE: 2023
Norway
www.sleipnergroup.com LANGUAGE: EN

To download your language go to www.sleipnergroup.com

 Contents
User Manual
General Operation Considerations and Precautions Guidelines.............................................................................................................. 3

Servicing the Hydraulic System............................................................................................................................................................... 4

Servicing the Cooling System................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Cooling Pump Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Service and Support............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources................................................................................................................................. 7
Warranty Statement............................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Product Spare Parts....................................................................................................................................................................... 8 - 11

Sleipner Motor AS
P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8
N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway
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 Failure to follow the considerations and precautions can cause serious injury, damage and will render all
warranties given by Sleipner Motor as VOID. MC_0411

General Operation Consideration and Precaution Guidelines MC_0444

For the operation of hydraulic systems MC_0428

• Observe safety precautions (wear protective goggles, gloves and other appropriate safety equipment when installing the hydraulic system and
working with hydraulic oil).
• The thrusters/stabilizer mechanical installation should now be completed (See the mechanical thruster/stabilizer installation manual).
• Hydraulic components can be damaged by dust and dirt, keep these away from the boat until you have finished the mechanical part of the
installation (grinding, drilling etc.) and cleaned up.
• All hydraulic components must be assembled in a very clean environment.
• Find a suitable location for the hydraulic tank installation, in terms for maintenance accessibilities. Ensuring good gravity feed, height of oil level
in hydraulic tank in relation to hydraulic pumps (for details, refer to ”Installing tank assembly”)
• Ensure that the drive direction is in accordance to the pump rotation (See ”Hydraulic pump installation”)
• The hydraulic system is delivered with internal hoses only, make sure to contact professionals that can assist with the planning of the remaining
installation, supplying correct hoses and verifying correct installation of the parts.
• There is enough space around the oil tank to change filters, fill oil and inspect the gauges and indicators.
• The oil tank is placed high enough to pressurize the pump feed port. (oil level above the pump)

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 Servicing the Hydraulic System MC_0297

- Check filter indicators (A and G) periodically. A large hydraulic consumer must run at full speed for the dirt indication gauges to work.

- Check oil level (E) periodically.

- We recommend to replace hydraulic oil and filters (B and H) after the initial start up and test period. This is to eliminate all debris and dirt from instal-
lation and start up, to ensure a trouble free and long service life. After this first service, oil and filters should be replaced every 2000 engine hours /
every 3 year.

- Between service intervals, make sure to replace the oil and filters (B and H) if miss colouring or a distinctive smell is present.

- Check that all electrical connections are clean and fastened firmly.

- We advice to drain a little bit of oil out of the drain plug (C) of the tank once a year to let any possible sedimentation and water out.

- Minimum once a year, the hoses and hose fittings must be checked for wear and leakages. Make sure that all fittings are tight and secure. This must
be done more often on a commercial vessel with lots of usage of the hydraulic system.

- For high pressure filter element replacement, please unscrew filter element bowl (B) to get access to the element. Make sure to use clean tools and
avoid getting dirt in the system. Use a bucket, or similar, to collect the oil spill when disassembling and assembling the filter. Proceed to replace the
old element with the new one. After replacement, make sure to tighten the filter element bowl (B) properly.

- For return filter element replacement, please open the top cover (H) on the return filter to get access to the filter element. Make sure to use clean
tools and avoid getting dirt in the system. Use a CLEAN towel, or similar, to collect the oil spill when disassembling and assembling the filter. Proceed
to replace the old element with the new one. After replacement, make sure to secure the top cover (H) and tighten the three bolts properly.

*Please provide filter product code/serial nr when ordering filter element replacement.
Tank Model year Filter Art#
40/60/90/120 L <2012 Return (H) 10 2521
40 L 2012> Return (H) 10 2572
60/90/120 L 2012> Return (H) 10 2574
40/60 L <2012 High pressure (B) 10 2523
90/120 L <2012 High pressure (B) 10 2519
40/60 L 2012> High pressure (B) 10 2582
90/120/250 L 2012> High pressure (B) 10 2584

Return filter
dirt indicator Return filter
Return filter Return filter
(G) dirt indicator
(H) Oil filling point (F) (H)
(G)
Oil filling point (F)

Visual oil level

sight glass
(D)

Visual oil
temperature sight
glass (E)

Drain
Drain (C) High pressure (C)
filter dirt indicator
(A)
High pressure filter High pressure
dirt indicator filter (B)
(A)
High pressure filter
IMPORTANT
(B)
Remember to leave space for
replacement of filter elements.
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 Servicing the Cooling System MC_0297

Special precautions must be taken when the vessel is operated in areas with stagnant/aggressive water and when the vessel is out of operation for
longer periods. Stagnant water should not be allowed to accumulate in the oil cooler.

On water maintenance:
Every 2nd week

Systems with 24V DC cooling water pump

- Relevant DC power circuits must be ON

- Ensure that cooling water inlet valves are open.
- Change cooling pump setting in the thruster control panel to “Always on”
- Check that the cooling pump is running, and that the water is flowing.
- Let the pump run for 5 minutes.
- Shut down and re-set the system.

Systems with hydraulic cooling water pump. (Hydraulic pressure required)

- Relevant DC power circuits must be ON

- Ensure that cooling water inlet valves are open.
- Start the main engine(s)
- Change cooling pump setting in the thruster control panel to “Always on”
- Check that the cooling pump is running, and that the water is flowing.
- Let the pump run for 5 minutes.
- Shut down and re-set the system

On land maintenance:
If the vessel will stay on land for more than two weeks, the cooling system for the hydraulics must be drained for seawater. In areas exposed to frost,
the cooling system must be drained as a part of the winter maintenance.

- Ensure that all valves in the seawater line are open.

- Apply compressed air to the seawater outlet until “dry” air is coming from the seawater inlet.
(NB: If the outlet is not accessible, apply compressed air to a point between the cooler and the outlet.)
- Remove the cooler drain plug and drain the residual water.
- Remove the cooling pump drain plug and drain the residual water.

Cooling Pump Operation MC_0677

Before SEATRIAL, STARTUP and/or when vessel is put on shore after being on land it is very important to ensure that the cooling pump is primed with
water before running the system. These pumps are not self-priming and will need to be installed below waterline for gravity feed in any hull angle. To
avoid airlocks in the pump/ hoses. Hoses have to be routed with continuous rise from through hull fitting to the pump and from pump to discharge.

- Ensure that ball valve to water intake is opened.

- Unscrew/loosen bolt on cooling pump as illustrated to let water rise into the pump.
- When water flows out of bolt location, tighten the bolt as indicated without damaging the washer. The pump is now primed and ready to be run.
- Bolt torque: 5Nm on Hydraulic/ECI DC pumps with fibre washer.
- Bolt torque: 12Nm on DC pumps with copper washer.

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 Troubleshooting MC_0298

No standby pressure on the system when the pump(s) are running

• The pumps drive direction is incorrect. Stop the pump(s) immediately to minimize potential pump damage. Contact Sleipner for further assistance/
new pumps.

Max pressure on the system is 20-30 bar when running a consumer

• The LS hose is not installed/connected to the wrong port. See illustration below:

LS port on pump ’X’

LS port on control valve ’LS’

• The red emergency stop button on the hydraulic info panel is activated.
• Repress the red STOP button to deactivate the emergency stop function.

• The pump is not connected to the power source (PTO)

• Check if clutch cable PTO is engaged
• Check if that pump drive shaft is the correct size and engaging the spline sleeve inside the PTO.

Standby pressure too high (above 40 bar)

• The LS hose connector is jamming the spring inside the pump pressure regulator.
• Use shorter connector (JIC threads can NOT be used)

Oil level is too low

• Check for leakages. After the initial start-up and test period, the oil level should not change.
• Fix the leakage and refill.

Oil temperature is too high

• Oil coolers are not working properly
• Avoid using the system until the problem is fixed or the oil temperature is beck below 60ºC.
• Check that you have 15-17 l/min cooling water at max 30ºC.

• If not ok, check that strainers are clean and valves are in a full open position.

• If strainers and valves are ok, reroute your cooling water supply.

• The system is generating more heat than normal

• Check that no consumers are running unintentionally
• Check that no safety relief valves are open. Open relief valves will make a howling/whining sound.

• If open, the system pressure settings must be adjusted. Contact Side-Power for more detailed instructions.

• If both of the two checkpoints above is ok, please contact Side-Power for additional cooling.

The thruster is running in the wrong direction.

• If on/off electrical control, swap the blue and grey wires from the control panel, or swap the hydraulic hoses between the valve and the thruster.

• If proportional control, turn the joystick 180 degrees or swap the hydraulic hoses between the valve and the thruster.

Reduced thruster performance.

• Grids in the tunnel opening, sharp tunnel openings deep tunnel installation or barnacles on propeller / gear leg / inside tunnel will reduce the
thrust and increase the pressure.

• Check that no filters are blocked (dirt indicator shows green area when clean, red area when blocked).

• Do not adjust performance settings without first contacting Side-Power for more detailed instructions.

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 Service and Support MC_0024

Find your local professional dealer from our certified

worldwide network for expert service and support.
visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com/support

Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources MC_0024

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For additional supporting documentation, we advise you

to visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com and find your
Sleipner product.

Warranty statement MC_0024

1. Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) warrants that the equipment (parts, materials, and embedded software of products) manufactured by
the Warrantor is free from defects in workmanship and materials for purpose for which the equipment is intended and under normal use and
maintenance service (the “Warranty”).
2. This Warranty is in effect for two years (Leisure Use) or one year (Commercial and other Non-leisure Use) from the date of delivery/purchase by
the end user, with the following exceptions;
(a) For demonstration vessels, or vessels kept on the water, the dealer is considered as the end user from 6 months after their launch of the
vessel;
(b) The warranty period starts no later than 18 months after the first launch of the vessel.
Please note that the boat manufacturer and dealer must pay particular attention to correct maintenance and service both by the products
manuals as well as general good practice for the location the boat is kept in the period the boat is in their care. In cases where the 6 and 18
months grace periods for boat builders and dealers are passed, it is possible to obtain a full warranty upon inspection and approval of the
warrantor or such representative.
3. Certain parts, classified as wearable or service parts, are not covered by the warranty. A failure to follow the required maintenance and service
work as described in the product manual render all warranty on parts or components directly or indirectly affected by this void. Please also note
that for some parts, time is also a factor separately from actual operational hours.
4. This Warranty is transferable and covers the equipment for the specified warranty period.
5. The warranty does not apply to defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse or misuse of the equipment including
exposure to excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or water immersion except for equipment specifically designed as waterproof.
6. In case the equipment seems to be defective, the warranty holder (the “Claimant”) must do the following to make a claim:
(a) Contact the dealer or service centre where the equipment was purchased and make the claim. Alternatively, the Claimant can make the
claim to a dealer or service centre found at www.sleipnergroup.com. The Claimant must present a detailed written statement of the nature
and circumstances of the defect, to the best of the Claimant’s knowledge, including product identification and serial nbr., the date and place of
purchase and the name and address of the installer. Proof of purchase date should be included with the claim, to verify that the warranty period
has not expired;
(b) Make the equipment available for troubleshooting and repair, with direct and workable access, including dismantling of furnishings or similar,
if any, either at the premises of the Warrantor or an authorised service representative approved by the Warrantor. Equipment can only be returned
to the Warrantor or an authorised service representative for repair following a pre-approval by the Warrantor’s Help Desk and if so, with the
Return Authorisation Number visible postage/shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Claimant.
7. Examination and handling of the warranty claim:
(a) If upon the Warrantor’s or authorised service Representative’s examination, the defect is determined to result from defective material or
workmanship in the warranty period, the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the
Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense. If, on the other hand, the claim is determined to result from circumstances such as described in section
4 above or a result of wear and tear exceeding that for which the equipment is intended (e.g. commercial use of equipment intended for leisure
use), the costs for the troubleshooting and repair shall be borne by the Claimant;
(b) No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Claimant, unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable
number of opportunities to do so. In the event that attempts to remedy the defect have failed, the Claimant may claim a refund of the purchase
price, provided that the Claimant submits a statement in writing from a professional boating equipment supplier that the installation instructions
of the Installation and Operation Manual have been complied with and that the defect remains.
8. Warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor, or an authorised service representative, and any attempt to remedy the defect by
anyone else shall render this warranty void.
9. No other warranty is given beyond those described above, implied or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for
a particular purpose other than the purpose for which the equipment is intended, and any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its
employees and representatives.
10. There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives based on this Warranty
for injury to any person or persons, or damage to property, loss of income or profit, or any other incidental, consequential or resulting damage or
cost claimed to have been incurred through the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure or malfunction of the equipment or
damages arising from collision with other vessels or objects.
11. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.

Patents MC_0024

At Sleipner we continually reinvest to develop and offer the latest technology in marine advancements. To see the many unique designs we have
patented visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com/patents

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 Spare Parts - Combined Stabiliser/ Thruster Rack MC_0388

Spare parts - Combined Stabilizer/Thruster Rack

8 7 6 5 4 3

1
F

C 3
7
4
5

B 8

Designed by

Mathias LK
Copyright All rights reserved
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SLEIPNER MOTOR

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 Spare Parts - Combined Stabiliser/ Thruster Rack MC_0388

Combined Stabiliser/thruster HYD Rack

Pos. Spare parts
# Description

Art. #
8 Cooling pump
ECI DC cooling pump 24V - 1” 10 2376-1
ECI DC cooling pump 24V - 3/4” 10 2376-34
DC cooling pump 12V 10 2377-12V
DC cooling pump 24V 10 2377-24V
Hydraulic cooling pump 10 2357

7 Drive coupling element

Motor - 5,5Kw Compact (Frame size 112, Ø28mm Shaft) 10 50R24-S
Motor - 5,5Kw (Frame size 132, Ø38mm Shaft) 10 50R28-S
Motor - 7,5Kw Compact (Frame size 132, Ø28mm Shaft) 10 50R24-S
Motor - 11Kw Compact (Frame size 132, Ø38mm Shaft) 10 50R28-S
Motor - 11Kw (Frame size 160, Ø42mm Shaft) 10 50R38-S
Motor - 15Kw (Frame size 160, Ø42mm Shaft) 10 50R38-S

6 Hydraulic hoses N/A**

5 Oil cooler N/A*

4 Oil cooler element N/A*

3 Pressure filter element (AC)

Filter code 245LEN063 - 40L tank 10 2604
Filter code 245LEN063 - 55/60L tank 10 2604
Filter code 245LEN063 - 90/95/120L tank 10 2604
2 Pressure filter element (PTO)
Filter code EPF22 - 40L tank 10 2582
Filter code EPF22 - 55/60L tank 10 2582
Filter code EPF32 - 90/95/120L 10 2584
1 Return filter element
Filter code TTF3 - 40L tank 10 2572
Filter code TTF6 - 55/60L tank 10 2574
Filter code TTF6 - 90/95/120L tank 10 2574

* Please provide parts serial number when placing an order.

** Part number is taped to the actual hose, please provide this number when ordering hoses.

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 Spare Parts - Standalone 25L/ 75L MC_0388

Spare parts - Standalone 25L/75L

8 7 6 5 4

E
1

D
6

4
C

B 5
3

8 7 6 5 4

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 Spare Parts - Standalone 25L/ 75L MC_0388

Stabiliser Standalone Powerpack system

Spare
Pos.
parts
# Description

Art. #
7 Cooling pump
ECI DC cooling pump 24V - 1” 10 2376-1
ECI DC cooling pump 24V - 3/4” 10 2376-34
DC cooling pump 12V 10 2377-12V
DC cooling pump 24V 10 2377-24V
Hydraulic cooling pump 10 2357

6 Drive coupling element 10 5028-R

5 Hydraulic hoses N/A**

4 Oil cooler N/A*

3 Oil cooler element N/A*

2 Pressure filter element

Filter code 245LEN040 - (25L Tank (10 44035x, 10 44050x, 10
44055x)) 10 2609
Filter code 245LEN063 - (75L Tank (10 44110x, 10 44150x)) 10 2604

1 Return filter element

Filter code TTF3 - (25L Tank (10 44035x, 10 44050x, 10
44055x)) 10 2572
Filter code TTF6 - (75L Tank (10 44110x, 10 44150x)) 10 2574

* Please provide parts serial number when placing an order.

** Part number is taped to the actual hose, please provide this number when ordering
hoses.

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© Sleipner Group, All rights reserved
The information given in the document
was right at the time it was published.
However, Sleipner Group cannot
accept liability for any inaccuracies or
omissions it may contain. Continuous
product improvement may change the
product specifications without notice.
Therefore, Sleipner Group cannot accept
liability for any possible differences
between product and document.

Learn more about our products at

www.sleipnergroup.com

SLEIPNER GROUP
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
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