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ZF Marine Systems
ZF Tunnel Thruster Fixed Pitch
ZF ORDER 13350 (bow)
REVISION:
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ZF TUNNEL THRUSTER
1.1 Technical specification
1.2 Introduction
1.3 Ordering spare parts
2. THRUST PERFORMANCE AND BUILD-IN INSTRUCTIONS OF TUNNELTHRUSTERS
2.1 Installation of lubrication
2.2 Connecting electrical wiring
2.3 Check points
2.4 Operation instructions
2.5 Thrust Performance of tunnel thrusters (P0125)
2.6 Paint instructions (P0181)
3. SAFETY AND TRANSPORT
3.1 Safety and transport (P0168)
3.2 Hoisting (P0502)
4. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Maintenance schedule (P0163)
4.2 Lubricants list (P0166)
4.3 Maintenance instructions of tunnel thrusters (P0303)
4.4 Propeller installation (P0110)
4.5 Propeller change procedure (P0118)
4.6 Leakages test of propeller fitting system (P0113)
4.7 Storage (P0211)
5. ZF TUNNELTHRUSTER UNIT
5.1 General Arrangement ZF thruster unit
5.2 ZF lower gearbox assembly
5.3 Drain plug
6. ZF TUNNELTHRUSTER OIL SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)
6.1 Arrangement lubricating oil tank
7. MAIN DRIVE (OPTIONAL)
7.1 Motor
8. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TRANSMISSION (OPTIONAL)
8.1 Flexible coupling
8.2 Cardan shaft
8.3 Shaftline (optional)
9. PROCEDURE SHEETS
9.1 Torque list (P0072)
9.2 Anodes (P0210)
10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)
10.1 Operation manual ZF control system
10.2 Connection diagram Tunnel Thruster
Revision:
1.2 Introduction
25 April 2012
GENERAL:
Customer : Shipkits
CLASSIFICATION:
Classification : BV, including certificates
Class notation : I ?HULL ?MACH AUT-UMS
Ice class : none
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
Ambient temp. on deck : min. -20°C to max 45°C
Enclosed spaces : max. 45°C
Relative air humidity : max 95% at 45°C
Quality standards : according to ISO 9001
Vibrations : according Class requirements
MAIN PARTICULARS:
BOW THRUSTER 13350 STERN THRUSTER 13351
Type : ZF 3000, L-Drive unit ZF 3000, L-Drive unit
Type code : ZF TT 3001 FP ZF TT 3001 FP
Rating : 300 kW 300 kW
Input speed : 1500 rpm 1500 rpm
Application : bow thruster stern thruster
Duty cycle : auxiliary use auxiliary use
Reduction ratio : 2.462:1 2.462:1
Propeller diameter : Ø1050 mm Ø1050 mm
Tunnel : Ø1110 x 15 x 4000 mm Ø1110 x 15 x 2300 mm
Estimated thrust at propeller : 39 kN 39 kN
Mentioned quantities, data and descriptions in this technical specification are per unit, unless
specifically mentioned otherwise.
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SCOPE OF SUPPLY:
B GENERAL
C EXCLUDED ITEMS
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A 4-bladed kaplan propeller, material Ni-AL Bronze, ISO-class II. Propeller is key-fitted.
A.2 TUNNEL
Tunnel out of Grade-A steel, with machined foundation for electric drive-motor, provided with both
transverse and longitudinal stiffeners. Number and position of the stiffeners as per ZF Marine
Krimpen standard.
A stainless steel wear-ring is welded inside the tunnel on propeller location.
The tunnel thickness, as mentioned on the first page, is to be at least as thick as the hull plating (to
be checked by customer).
Changes in the tunnel thickness and/or length, as well as changes in the standard number and
position of the transverse and longitudinal stiffeners, can be optionally quoted.
Underwater-gearbox made of cast iron in streamlined shape, with heavy duty spiral bevel gears
and a propeller shaft. A bronze propeller lock plate with stainless steel bolts.
The lubrication oil system is based on a full oil bath principle. A lubrication oil header tank is loose
delivered. The tank needs to be placed by the shipyard above the loaded water line of the vessel,
height will be advised by ZF Marine Krimpen on the GA-drawing. The tank is complete with; self-
closing type level glass, filler cap/breather, level alarm switch and drain-plug.
Flexible coupling on the drive shaft, suitable to be connected to the main electric drive motor.
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B GENERAL
All drawings, manuals, parts list and name plate(s) in English language
B.3 ANODES
The units are equipped with sacrificing aluminum anodes (zinc anodes can be supplied on your
request, to be specified at order), against electrolytic corrosion as per ZF Marine Krimpen
standard. The tunnel is not equipped with anodes. As the anodes on the thruster are part of the
complete cathodic protection design of the vessel, lifetime of the anodes can not be predicted by
ZF Marine Krimpen.
There are no class requirements for the spare parts, therefore spare parts are excluded. If
requested, we can issue an end-user specific advisory spare part list, that best ensures a high
availability rate.
C EXCLUDED ITEMS
This manual contains / maintenance instructions and parts lists for your ZF Tunnel propulsion units.
For a long and trouble free life time of your unit it is essential that the instructions given in this manual
are followed up and the maintenance instructions take care of.
Use when replacing and repair only genuine ZF parts, because parts that have been supplied by
another manufacturer can not be relied upon for correct material, dimensions or finish.
For owners wishing to carry out their own maintenance and service it is very important to follow up
instructions as given in this manual.
2. .Description of the part.: Position no. and drawing no. on which the part is shown.
Quantity of the required spare part.
ZF Marine Krimpen BV
Zaag 27, P.O. Box 2020
2930 AA, Krimpen aan de Lek
The Netherlands
Before the ship is launched the ZF must be filled with lubrication oil to prevent water penetrating the
gearbox.
Minimum of 24 hours before the launching of the vessel (out of dry dock), fill the thruster unit with
lubr.oil Æ see attached “recommended and allowed lubricants”P0166 in chapter 4 and look at system
for the type and dimension code. Do not fill the thruster a long time before, without the connection of
the headertank, it will create excessive pressure on the propeller shaft seal. When thruster is kept for
a long time in stock please fill the thruster together with the headertank, rotate the propeller monthly,
refill the thruster with new oil before installation.
Filling from thruster may be done through the filling line. See chapter 5. Filling may take some time
because the lub. oil runs through relatively narrow openings in the thruster.
Place the lubrication tank when the tank is part of supply at minimal 20% of the underwater height
above the highest water line, this for pressure compensation of the underwater seals. Fill tank
between minimum and maximum. Press the self closing valve on the lubrication tank for oil level
indication.
Connect the electrical wiring according to cable wiring diagram from thruster junction box up the
Electronic Control Unit / box which will be installed in the thruster control room by yard. See for
electrical installation chapter 8.
a. Check levels of: cooling water system, lub. oil in thruster, lub. oil in engine and hydraulic system.
b. (when mounted hydraulic system) Open the ball valve in the suction line of the hydraulic system. Fill up
hydraulic pump through leakage line with specified oil, this to ensure the hydraulic pump is not running
dry during starting up.
c. (when mounted hydraulic system) Switch on the electrical power by means of the main circuit breaker in
the engine room and with the keys in the wheelhouse panel.
d. Check all electrical functions (as far as possible) without running the engine.
f. Make sure the control lever for speed control is in idle and clutch is in disengaged position .
Attention
- Use clean oils and proper filters when filling the systems, dirt in the oil can cause serious damage to all
moving parts.
- Do never start the engine when there is no oil in the hydraulic system or gearbox, this to avoid damage to
the engine driven hydraulic pump and bearings.
All functions of the propulsion unit are controllable from the wheel-house.
Some important points to follow-up by master and technical personal.
2. Check oil levels, etc. daily before putting units into operation.
3. Do not engage or disengage clutch when engine is running more than 900 rpm.
4. Check when putting into service and after any maintenance or repair work the correct position and sense of
rotation.
Follow-up instructions of diesel engine supplier too.( when diesel engine is in scope of delivering)
2.5 Thrust Performance of tunnel thrusters (P0125)
Procedure Sheet
Edition March 2011
Thrust performance of tunnel thruster
Installation
P 0125
The performance of a tunnel thruster propeller is subject to several factors. As an advice to a shipyard
placing a tunnel thruster into a ship, ZF Marine has listed down the following in order to increase the
effective thrust at the output side of a tunnel thruster.
Installation
P 0125
Five grid bars will reduce the thrust of the installation by approx. 9%, seven bars by approx. 10%. At
the same time the installation requires more power. The protective grid shall have no large “cover”.
Cover in these terms signifies the ratio between the area of the bars and the tunnel opening.
Grid area must be less than 15% of tunnel area, preferably less than 10 %.
Elliptical bars have the most favourable profile, but protective grids made from flat iron bars are
simpler and cheaper to produce. For flat bars it is important to make sharp edges to reduce the
resistance. The “cover” is the same with elliptical bars.
Installation
P 0125
OK
Ensure that the flat
bars (in horizontal and
vertical direction)
are aligned with
the tunnel centerline
NOT OK
Note:
In case of ice class additional requirements may apply.
PREPARATIONS
Preparations according to P0185
Recoating intervals:
30°C 20°C 10°C 0°C -10°C
Product Recoated with
min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.
HEMPADUR 45148 HEMPADUR 45148 100 min - 2h - 4h - 10 h - 20 h -
* This layer may be omitted if at least 75 micron primer is present
Recoating intervals:
30°C 20°C 10°C 0°C -10°C
Product Recoated with
min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.
HEMPADUR 45148 HEMPADUR 45148 65 min - 85 min - 3h - 6h - 13 h -
* This layer may be omitted if at least 50 micron primer is present
BLUE
(total dry film thickness 140 micron)
Spreading
DFT Mixing Pot life
Ridder nr. Product Colour Colour nr. rate Hardener
[µ] ratio (@ 20°C)
[m2/l]
*1400000351 HEMPADUR 45148 Light grey 12170 50 12 97430 3:1 1h
1400000351 HEMPADUR 45148 Light grey 12170 50 12 97430 3:1 1h
HEMPATHANE
1400000194 Blue 35120 40 12,5 95370 7:1 4h
TOPCOAT 55219
Recoating intervals:
30°C 20°C 10°C 0°C -10°C
Product Recoated with
min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.
HEMPADUR 45148 HEMPADUR 45148 65 min - 85 min - 3h - 6h - 13 h -
HEMPATHANE 13 27
HEMPADUR 45148 65 min 54 h 85 min 72 h 3h 6 days 6h 13 h
TOPCOAT 55219 days days
* This layer may be omitted if at least 50 micron primer is present
WHITE
(total dry film thickness 150 micron)
Spreading
DFT Mixing Pot life
Ridder nr. Product Colour Colour nr. rate Hardener
[µ] ratio (@ 20°C)
[m2/l]
1400000351 HEMPADUR 45148 Light grey 12170 50 12 97430 3:1 1h
1400000833 HEMPADUR 45148 Wit 10000 50 12 97430 3:1 1h
1400000833 HEMPADUR 45148 Wit 10000 50 12 97430 3:1 1h
Recoating intervals:
30°C 20°C 10°C 0°C -10°C
Product Recoated with
min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max. min. max.
HEMPADUR 45148 HEMPADUR 45148 65 min - 85 min - 3h - 6h - 13 h -
TUNNELS / NOZZLES
(total dry film thickness 50 micron)
Spreading
DFT Mixing Pot life
Ridder nr. Product Colour Colour nr. rate Hardener
[µ] ratio (@ 20°C)
[m2/l]
1400000835 HEMPADUR 15579 Red 50630 50 11 95570 3:1 2h
Improper operation or maintenance of this product can be dangerous and could result in injury or death.
Do not operate or perform maintenance or repair on this product, until you have read and understand the
operation, maintenance and repair information.
Safety precautions and warnings are given in this manual. If they are not heeded, bodily injury or death
could occur to you or other persons.
The hazards are identified by the ‘Safety Alert Symbol’ and followed by a ‘Signal word’ such as ‘WARNING’
WARNING
The meaning of this safety alert symbol is as follows:
Attention! Become alert! Your safety is involved.
The message that appears under the warning, explaining the hazard, can be written or pictorially presented.
ZF Marine Krimpen bv cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that may involve a potential hazard.
The warnings in this document are therefore not all inclusive. If a tool, procedure, work method or
operating technique not specifically recommended by ZF Marine is used, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others. You should also ensure that the product will not be damaged or made unsafe
by operation, maintenance or repair procedures you choose.
These safety regulations are to be used as a guideline in addition to applicable law.
Oils, detergents, preservatives and acids must be collected and disposed in a non polluting manner and
in compliance with the relevant laws governing water pollution control.
2. Transport
3. Storage:
The ZF unit has been delivered with preservation treatment sufficient for transport and 6-month storage.
During spin testing of the unit in our workshop conservation oil is used that is 100% compatible with other oils.
This conservation oil leaves a film of oil on the internal parts and prevents corrosion, for a period no longer than 6
months in a dry climate.
All external metal parts have been treated with an anti corrosion grease.
When the ZF unit is put out of operation for a period of time it must always be filled completely with oil. In case of
prolonged storage of the ZF unit it may be necessary to close the vent valve.
In environments with large temperature fluctuations drain a few liters of oil from the unit and keep the vent pipe
open to allow for expansion of the oil.
The electrical components of your ZF unit installation must always be stored in a clean and dry environment.
Protective clothing
All rotating parts must be well protected by covers to prevent personal injuries
Covers that protect rubber elements and couplings must be made of a rigid frame covered with tough metal mesh
to allow for sufficient airflow to the element or coupling.
Warning
Keep the engine room and Thruster compartments closed for non-technical personnel, to avoid damage or
accidents caused by actions due to insufficient knowledge of the equipment.
5. Maintenance
Please Note:
During maintenance works the thruster installation must be put out of operation and no remote control may be
possible.
Always use proper tools so that no damage is done to bolts and nuts.
Electrical tools must be well isolated for personnel protection.
The maintenance should take place under the best possible conditions.
Warning
Do not touch or remove hot parts during or quickly after operation, do not tighten or slacken pipes and hoses
under pressure.
Never short circuit a battery, an explosion may occur. The fluid level of batteries must be checked weekly. No
smoking or fire near batteries. Batteries must be well ventilated at all times.
The fixing screws must be well tightened with the right torque and secured against self-loosening.
6. Repair
In case of malfunctioning of the ZF the cause must be established immediately.
If the source cannot be discovered or repaired, Please seek advice from specialized personnel.
Spare parts and fittings not supplied by ZF Marine Krimpen bv or its agency should not be used on ZF Marine
units.
These parts are not approved by us and may have a negative influence on the reliability of our product.
The use of non-original spare parts voids the guarantee of the ZF Marine Krimpen bv installation.
7. Maneuvering
The ZF unit is a sophisticated piece of equipment.
The thruster can be rotated over 360° under full thrust conditions and thus gives the vessel great maneuverability.
In cases of emergency the ZF Marine Krimpen bv can be rotated over 180° at all times to reduce the ship's speed.
With two units installed the units can be turned under full speed as follows:
- Starboard unit counter clockwise
- Portside unit clock wise
Warning
Extremely difficult maneuvers can easily be done with the ZF unit. Always reduce the revolutions of the propellers
so that maneuvering takes place at a safe speed.
Warning
Navigating with ZF units should only be done by qualified personnel.
Mistakes in navigation due to lack of knowledge of this system is the responsibility of the operator and not the
manufacturer of the propulsion system.
Risks
Getting crushed by a moving or falling load, getting pinched when attaching load
Attaching load
Inspect lifting accessories (shackles, slings, chains, hooks, eyebolts, etc.) before use. Use
only lifting accessories suitable for your specific job. Make sure that lifting accessories cannot
be damaged by sharp edges. Store lifting accessories in a dry place when not in use. Do not
use lifting accessories not bearing the CE mark. Make sure that the safe working load SWL
of both lifting equipment and lifting accessories is observed.
Where possible, remove packaging material in order to prevent sliding of the load.
Slings, chains and shackles must be able to move freely in their hook. No pinching is
allowed. The tip of a hook is not to be under any load.
Eyebolts must be screwed in completely. The forces in the cables, when hoisting
1000 kg with the cables under various
No loading of eyebolts perpendicular to angles
bolt is allowed. 30°= 52% of the load = 520 kg
45° = 55% of the load = 550 kg
60° = 58% of the load = 580 kg
Dunnage must be thick enough to easily 90° = 70% of the load = 700 kg
120° = 100% of the load = 1000 kg
remove slings etc. 150° = 194% of the load = 1940 kg
Diagram of forces
(Figure refers)
Department Issued DR
WS, WH Gecontr. GZ
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4. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Checklist
P 0163
1000 hours or
daily monthly docking
once a year**
Bolts & nuts - check tightening
inboard outboard
Anodes - check
(* if applicable)
(**whichever comes first)
(***oil manufacturers offer analysis services at very reasonable pricing e.g. Shell E-quip)
P 0166 Rev04
Power
Power pack
pack (based on Planetary
Synthetic lubricant (based on mineral gearboxes*)
Lubrication polyalphaolefin (POA) based Biological oil mineral oil) valid for
Mineral oil gearbox
Oil gearbox oil) Only for ambient
Before use oil must be Deck temperature
checked is possible! Placed in Units of +5ºC /
machinery operating +40ºC
room in ice cold
conditions
Z-
L-drive
Viscosity at L-drive Z-drive L-drive Z-drive drive VG 46 VG 46
VG VG 100/150
40°C VG 100 VG 150 VG 100 VG 150 VG HLP HVLP
100
150
Basia 100/ Blasia 150/
Blasia SX Blasia
AGIP/ENI Blasia FMP Blasia FMP - - Oso 46 Arnica 46
100 100/150
100 150
P 0166 Rev04
Power
Power pack
pack (based on Planetary
Synthetic lubricant (based on mineral gearboxes*)
Lubrication polyalphaolefin (POA) based Biological oil mineral oil) valid for
Mineral oil gearbox
Oil gearbox oil) Only for ambient
Before use oil must be Deck temperature
checked is possible! Placed in Units of +5ºC /
machinery operating +40ºC
room in ice cold
conditions
Epona Z Epona Z
100 150 / Giran Carter Carter Total Total
Carter EP
Total / Giran 100 150 / - Bio Bio Azolla ZS Equivis ZS
100/150
/ Carter EP Carter EP 100 150 46 46
100 150
P 0166 Rev04
Overall remarks:
The capacity of the header tank and the filling of piping system must be taken into account. For the header tanks up to
60 litre around 50% and for a header tank of 130 litre around 30% must be filled in cold condition.
1. Introduction
For a long lifetime of your ZF Marine propulsion unit, keep the following instructions in mind:
Follow instructions as given in the manuals.
Keep the equipment clean, so that oil leakage or other faults can be discovered quickly.
Use correct oils and clean funnels when filling.
Check oil condition and level every day.
Grease all blank parts to prevent corrosion.
Use genuine parts for repair.
Specific systems and parts may have their own manuals or chapters in the manual.
Important
Suddenly vibrations in the thruster drive together with loss of thrust may be the result of a damaged
propeller, gears, shafts, bearings, couplings etc. STOP the thruster must be done immediately and repair
should be carried out.
2. Main procedures
In this chapter some procedures are mentioned to get quickly some basic knowledge and find some
important procedures about the thruster system.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Oils, detergents, preservatives and acids must be collected and disposed of in a non-
polluting manner and in compliance with the relevant laws governing water pollution control.
After changing of the oil make sure that the waste oil is disposed of in a non-polluting
manner and the used oilcans and the oil itself is not spilled, we as manufacturers cannot be
held responsible for environmental claims what so ever;
Always refill the thruster unit immediately after the oil is taken out. This to prevent the
gearboxes from condense water or from seawater penetrating the drives through seals.
The filling can be done through the header tank when a header tank is applied, otherwise
through the cover plate of the upper gearbox.
In this procedures is mentioned how to change the oil while the vessel is still in the water or in dry-dock.
For a header tank from 60 liters of oil content and more, fill the header tank up to 1/3 of the level
glass.
When no header tank is applied fill the upper gearbox up to the level glass (only in case of Z-drive
tunnel thrusters). Z-drive system de-aeration itself.
For tunnel thrusters with header tank open the venting/de-aeration screw in the bearing cap of the
lower gearbox.
venting/de-aeration screw
After first filling check the next day if the oil level has dropped, fill if necessary and check for
leakages.
2.6 Propeller installation (P0110) (not for controllable pitch tunnel thrusters)
In this procedure you can find all the information about propeller mounting and dismounting.
2.7 Leakages test of propeller fitting system (P0113) (not for controllable pitch tunnel thrusters)
In this procedure you can find all the information about leakage test of propeller fitting system.
Scope
This procedure describes the workflow for installing or changing a fixed pitch propeller. This procedure is
valid for all kind of propellers, open, nozzle, tunnel and contra rotating propellers.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Before dismounting or mounting a propeller take care about the safety instructions
mentioned in P0168.
- WARNING
4 Remove the locking plate (Pos. 33) with o-ring. When the
locking plate is difficult to remove use the disassembly holes.
6 Use the locking plate (Pos. 33) as a pulling plate for propeller
dismounting by using its opposite side as mounted originally.
Fit the bolts (Pos. 34) through the locking plate as far as
possible in the thread holes of the propeller boss and fasten
the bolts tightly. For the maximum tightening moment see
P0072 table 3. By the pulling force on the bolts the propeller
starts loosen from the cone. Sometimes the bolts can be too
long then use a washer under the bolt head.
Do not over tightening the bolts in any case this can result in
damaging the bolt and thread.
IMPORTANT:
For dismounting it is not allowed to use chains, hydraulic jacks
etc. between propeller and housing or between propeller and
nozzle.
Often when a propeller will be dismounted the propeller shaft seals will be replaced. For propeller shaft seal
(re)placement see P0118. For leakages test of propeller fitting system see P0113.
1. Make sure that the propeller shaft cone, cone propeller and locking plate are clean and have no
burrs, scratches or sharp edges!
2. Ensure that ‘Propeller’ and ‘Propeller shaft’ have the same temperature when they will be fitted.
Check with Thermometer.
3. Before mounting propeller do a propeller cone check according P0182. If the contact area is not
sufficient the propeller cone must be repaired.
4. Check free running of ‘Propeller’ constantly during fitting!
5. Place the propeller on the propeller shaft. Place the locking plate with bolts and tightening the bolts
on 50% of the tightening torque mentioned in table 1 below, see also P0072 table 3.
6. Measure the gap “x” between propeller cone and seal cover, the distance should be minimum
2.5mm. When distance “x” is not enough machine the propeller to ensure that “x” is minimum
2.5mm.
7. Check the distance “y” between the propeller shaft and the collar on the locking plate. The distance
must have a minimum value of 2mm.
8. When the distance “x” and “y” are OK place the locking plate with o-ring and bolts on the propeller
shaft. Mount the o-ring with acid free vaseline.
9. Place a measurement gauge on a fixed point on the housing for measuring the gap between
propeller and seal cover. Start pushing up the propeller according the values mentioned in the table
2. This pushing up can be done by the propeller locking bolts.
10. It is advisable to use standard steel bolts class 8.8 or 10.9 for
pushing up the propeller. These bolts can have higher
mounting torques than the stainless steel bolts. In all cases do not over tightening the bolts.
11. When the push up is finished replace the steel bolts by the stainless steel bolts.
12. If the locking plate is fitted with a plug perform a leakage test according P0113.
13. Lock ‘Bolts’ by welding ‘Stainless-steel-wire’ or ‘Stainless-steel-disk’ to bolt heads (Pos.189). Make
sure that ground connection for welding is at one of the bolt heads (preferred) or at a propeller
blade.
Plug
Stainless-steel-wire / disc
Scope
This procedure describes the workflow of the (re)placement of propeller shaft seals.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Oils, detergents, preservatives and acids must be collected and disposed of in a non
polluting manner and in compliance with the relevant laws governing water pollution control.
After changing of the oil make sure that the waste oil is disposed of in a non-polluting
manner and the used oilcans and the oil itself is not spilled, we as manufacturers cannot be
held responsible for environmental claims whatsoever;
- Always refill the thruster immediately after propeller shaft seal replacement. This to prevent
the gearboxes from condense water or from seawater penetrating the inside of the thruster;
- When the ‘Seal cover plate’ is loosen after running of the ‘Lips seals’, the ‘Lip seals’ are not
allowed to use again. Replace the ‘Lip seals’!
Workflow
Pos. numbers are related to ‘Lower gearbox’ drawing number. Shown drawings may differ from reality.
1. Drain the lubrication oil as prescribed in the procedure: ‘P0205, Lubrication oil change’;
2. Remove the ‘Propeller’ with keyway as prescribed in the procedure: ‘P0110, Propeller installation’ or
without keyway as prescribed in procedure: ‘P0111, Propeller installation , hydraulic fit’;
5. If necessary, heat the ‘Liner’ and remove it. When the ‘Liner’ is heated up above 150°C, the ‘Liner’
cannot reused anymore;
6. Remove the ‘Bolts’ (Pos.26) and the ‘Seal cover plate’ (Pos.25, 150);
9. Use a little bit grease, Shell Rodina EP3 or equivalent, on the lip and inside of the seal as shown in
sketch below according to line 02;
Do NOT grease the outside of the seal as shown in sketch according to line 01;
Do NOT grease the inside of the ‘Seal cover’ as shown in sketch below according to line 03;
Seal cover
01
02
03
- Propeller shaft -
10. Replace the new ‘Lipseals’ and ‘Spacer(s)’ in correct position in the ‘Seal cover’ as shown below;
ZF 400 Classic,
ZF 1000 – ZF 3000
ZF 4000 – ZF 8000
11. Replace the ‘Seal cover plate’ with the ‘Bolts’. In the first step, pre-tension the ‘Lip seals’ to tighten the
‘Bolts’, so that the remaining space between the ‘Lip seals’ is removed. To achieve a proper
clamping force on the ‘Lip seals’ with a cotton inlay, the length ‘X’ as shown below, between the
‘Seal cover plate’ and the ‘Seal cover’, must be taken according the distance in table below.
ZF 400 Classic,
ZF 1000 – ZF 3000
ZF 4000 – ZF 8000
X X
Bolts Bolts
The compression is absolute necessary to prevent that the seals shrink. Sealing around the outer
diameter of the seals is also achieved in this way. Before pressing the ‘Lip seals’, use liquid sealant
between ‘Seal cover plate’ and ‘Seal cover’. Use Loctite 2701 to secure the ‘Bolts’;
WHEN THE ‘SEAL COVER PLATE’ IS LOOSEN AFTER RUNNING OF THE ‘LIP SEALS’, THE
‘LIP SEALS’ ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE AGAIN. REPLACE THE ‘LIP SEALS’!
12. Grease the ‘O-ring(s)’ (Pos.27) with acid free Vaseline and place them in the ‘Liner’ (ZF 1000: not
applicable);
13. Oil the outside of the ‘Liner’ with Shell Omala 150 or equivalent;
14. Slide the ‘Liner’ carefully on the ‘Propeller shaft’. Prevent damage of the ‘Lip seals’ by pushing the
‘Liner’ through the ’Lip seals’;
15. ZF 1000: Glue this ‘Liner’ with Loctite 603 against the inner ring of the ‘Taper roller bearing’
ZF 2000 and bigger types: Fix the ‘Liner’ on the correct distance ‘Y’ (as shown below) with ‘Set
screws’ (Pos.36). Drill center points in the ‘Propeller shaft’ before mounting ‘Set screws’.
Use Loctite 243.
ZF 7000: 20mm
ZF 8000: 20mm
Set screw
- Propeller shaft -
O-ring
Liner
16. Replace the ‘End face seal’ on the ‘Liner’ with the lip against the ‘Seal cover plate’;
17. Place ‘Propeller’ on ‘Propeller shaft’ as prescribed in the procedure: ‘P0110, Propeller installation
(with keyway)’ or ‘P0111, Propeller installation (hydraulic fit)’
Scope
This procedure describes the workflow of the leakage test of the propeller ’.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Remove
until shoulder
- If applicable, drill a hole with BSP-thread in the ‘Locking plate’ (Pos. 33, 122, 148) according
to the latest drawing of the ‘Locking plate’;
Hole (BSP-thread)
Locking plate
Propeller
- Check free running of ‘Propeller’ constantly during fitting of ‘Propeller.’ Fitting of ‘Propeller’
must be done according to P0110 for ‘Key fit propeller’ and P111 for ‘Hydraulic fit propeller’;
- Check blue fit between ‘Propeller’ and ‘Propeller shaft’ according P0110/P111. Blue fit must
be at least 90% of the contact area between ‘Propeller’ and ‘Propeller shaft’;
Workflow
Pos. numbers are related to ‘Lower gearbox’ drawing number. Shown drawings may differ from reality.
Some steps are double with other procedures.
HRP 400 Classic,
HRP 1000 HRP 2000 - HRP 3000 HRP 4000 - HRP 6000
Prop. seal (o-ring) (Pos.94) Liner (Pos.37) Prop. seal (silicone) (Pos.231) Liner (Pos.37) Prop. seal (silicone) (Pos.231) Liner (Pos.37)
Prop. seal (silicone) (Pos. 230) Prop. seal (silicone) (Pos. 230)
- Propeller shaft -
- Propeller shaft - - Propeller shaft -
~ WATER ~ ~ WATER ~
Prop. seal (o-ring) (Pos.72) Prop. seal (silicone) (Pos.231) Liner (Pos.37) Prop. seal (o-ring) (Pos.72) Liner (Pos.37)
Prop. seal (silicone) (Pos. 230)
The number of the seals depends on the position of ‘Propeller’ on ‘Propeller shaft’. The
silicone seals must be sufficiently compressed to get a good watertight 'Propeller fitting
system', but not too much silicone seals to prevent that the ‘Propeller’ is fitted insufficiently
on ‘Propeller shaft’. The total height of the silicone seals should be approximately 130% of
the distance (X) between the ‘Propeller (hub)’ and the shoulder of the ‘Liner’
Distance 'X'
Liner
Silicone seals
Propeller shaft
Locking plate
Propeller (hub)
3. Place the ‘Propeller’ on the ‘Propeller shaft’ against / over the seal;
4. Place the ‘O-ring’ (Pos.32) with acid free Vaseline on the ‘Locking plate’ (Pos. 33, 122, 148);
5. Mount the ‘Locking plate’ with ‘O-ring’ against the ‘Propeller with the stainless steel ‘Bolts’ (Pos. 05,
32). Use a little bit ‘Copper paste’ on the thread. Mounting torque on bolts: acc. to P0072;
Be assured that the ‘Propeller’ is sufficiently pressed on the ‘Propeller shaft’ If the ‘Bolts’ are
removed from the ‘Locking plate’, the ‘Propeller’ remains clamped/fixed on the ‘Propeller
shaft’.
6. Connect a ‘Pressure gauge’ and a ‘Valve’ at the ‘Locking plate’ according to the sketch below;
Pressure gauge
Air pressure
Valve
Locking plate
Propeller
7. Press air through the valve on the system. Pressure on system between 0.3 - 0,5 bar;
10. If the pressure has dropped: find the cause and fix the leakage. Test again!
- Leakage between ‘Bolts’ and ‘Locking plate’: Grind the contact surfaces;
- Leakage between ‘Locking plate’ and ‘Propeller hub’: Check the o-ring;
- Leakage between ‘Propeller hub’ and ‘Seal cover’: Place an additional thin silicone seal (Pos.231);
If the pressure has not dropped. Mount ‘Plug’ (Pos.214) into hole. Use Loctite 577
11. Lock ‘Bolts’ by welding ‘Stainless-steel-wire’ or ‘Stainless-steel-disk’ to bolt heads (Pos.189). Make
sure that Ground connection for welding is at one of the bolt heads (preferred) or at a propeller
blade.
Plug
Stainless-steel-wire / disc
Scope
This document describes the procedure for storage of complete ZF Marine units and gearboxes, which are
out of operation for a period longer than 6 months.
When the ZF Marine thruster unit is put out of operation or stored for a period longer than 6 months, the unit
must be stored according to following conditions:
• ZF Marine unit must be placed in a clean and dry climate without temperature difference more than
20°C.
• ZF Marine unit must be placed in a vertical position.
• ZF Marine tunnel thruster must be placed in a horizontal position, when possible.
• ZF Marine unit must be filled completely with lub. Oil (P.166), a half filled header tank must be
placed above the unit for expansion of the oil.
• Propeller- and/or input shaft must be turned monthly.
When the ZF Marine gearbox is put out of operation or stored for a period longer than 6 months, the unit
must be stored according to following conditions:
• Input shaft of the ZF Marine lower gearbox needs to be protected, with a watertight cover.
• ZF Marine lower gearbox needs to be completely filled vertically, with header tank half filled, and
thereafter be placed in horizontal position. (fig. 1)
• Propeller shaft of the ZF Marine lower gearbox needs to be greased and protected.
• Propeller shaft of the ZF Marine lower gearbox needs to be turned monthly.
• Connection flange of the ZF Marine upper gearbox needs to be closed with a water tight cover.
• ZF Marine upper gearbox needs to be completely filled vertically, with header tank half filled.(fig. 2)
• Input shaft of the ZF Marine upper gearbox needs to be turned monthly.
Figure 1 Figure 2
When the ZF Marine CPP lower gearbox is put out of operation or stored the unit must be treated according
to following conditions:
• Input shaft of the ZF Marine lower gearbox needs to be protected with a watertight cover.
• ZF Marine lower gearbox needs to be completely filled vertically, with header tank half filled, and
thereafter be placed in horizontal position. (fig. 1)
• Hydraulic pipe lines need to be filled.
• The air needs to be vented from the CPP-hydraulic propeller head according to P161. (fig. 3)
• Propeller shaft of the ZF Marine lower gearbox needs to be turned monthly.
• Blade carriers need to be rotated monthly, by applying pressure to the 2 hydraulic connection pipes
on top of the gearbox, clockwise and counterclockwise.
Sealing ring
Figure 3
Note; when CPP gearbox has been stored without oil the rotor seal needs to be disassembled and let it turn
on a lathe!
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5.2 ZF lower gearbox assembly
Part List
For external use
Partlist number 080313350
Drawing No. 0803X30005
Description Lower Gearbox ZF TT 3001 FP
Last revision date 2-5-2012
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Part List
For external use
Partlist number 080313350
Drawing No. 0803X30005
Description Lower Gearbox ZF TT 3001 FP
Last revision date 2-5-2012
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5.3 Drain plug
Part List
For external use
Partlist number 4400X000
Drawing No. 4400X00002
Description Drain plug ZF LG
Last revision date 25-5-2012
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6. ZF Tunnelthruster Oil System (optional)
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7. Main Drive (optional)
7.1 Motor
8. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TRANSMISSION (OPTIONAL)
Work Instruction
P 0072
Scope
This procedure describes the maximum mounting torques for several bolted connections in different
conditions. Connections must be carried out with method of controlled applied torque (e.g. torque
wrench).
Type of connections
The table below gives a summary
Stainless steel bolts direct and indirect power and torque Table 6
transmitting like:
-CCP head connections
Work Instruction
P 0072
Table 1:
Normal maximum mounting torque for bolt(s) (Nm)
Hexagon head bolts / Socket bolts (according VDI 2230 with ZF
experience 1986 table 1) 90% of yield strength
Work Instruction
P 0072
Table 2:
CPP blade bolt connections (Nm) oiled/greased
Material number
1.4542 comparable
Bolts Size with 8.8 class bolts Mounting moment
M16 / 4000CPP 8.8 175
M20 / 5000CPP 8.8 351
M24 / 4000CPP 8.8 600
M27 / 5000CPP 8.8 950
Table 3:
Propeller locking bolts (Nm) oiled/greased
Table 4:
Shaft line connections (Nm) (according Gewes documentation)
Bolts DIN 931 ISO 4014 10.9;
Hexagon nut DIN 980V-10 ISO 7042-V-10, self locking nut.
Work Instruction
P 0072
Table 5:
Non power/torque transmitting connections (Nm)
Hexagon head bolts / Socket bolts 70% of yield strength
friction coefficient
Bolts Size Class 0.10 0.12
M4 8.8 2 2
A4-70 1 1
A4-80 2 2
M6 8.8 6 7
A4-70 4 5
A4-80 6 6
M8 8.8 14 16
A4-70 10 11
A4-80 14 15
M10 8.8 29 32
A4-70 21 23
A4-80 28 31
M12 8.8 50 55
A4-70 35 39
A4-80 47 52
M14 8.8 79 88
A4-70 55 62
A4-80 74 83
M16 8.8 119 137
A4-70 85 95
A4-80 113 127
M18 8.8 172 196
A4-70 122 137
A4-80 162 183
M20 8.8 245 273
A4-70 171 192
A4-80 228 256
M22 8.8 329 371
A4-70 127 144
A4-80 306 346
M24 8.8 420 469
A4-70 164 185
A4-80 393 444
M27 8.8 616 700
A4-70 230 260
M30 8.8 833 945
A4-70 312 352
Work Instruction
P 0072
Table 6:
Stainless steel bolts (A4-70 and A4-80 class) power/torque transmitting
connections (Nm)
Hexagon head bolts / Socket bolts 90% of yield strength
friction coefficient
Bolts Size Class 0.10 0.12
M6 A4-70 6 6
A4-80 8 9
M8 A4-70 14.5 16
A4-80 19 22
M10 A4-70 30 33
A4-80 39 44
M12 A4-70 50 56
A4-80 67 74
M14 A4-70 79 89
A4-80 106 119
M16 A4-70 121 136
A4-80 161 181
M18 A4-70 174 196
A4-80 232 261
M20 A4-70 244 274
A4-80 325 366
Scope
This listing gives inside into the number of anodes, the type of anode and on which thruster (lower gearbox)
they should be used. The listing is given in table 1.
Table 1