Horizontal Thruster Cartridge Seal Replacement Procedures

Time required for this step: Approximately 2 Minutes (4 Minutes for both sides)

Tools required for this step:

• Lint-Free Tissue or Rag
• O-Ring Lubricator

Parts involved in this step:

CS-KIT-BL(h) Horizontal Thruster Cartridge Seal

Steps

Note: Both the left (port) and right (starboard) Horizontal Cartridge Seals must be replaced. Repeat these steps on both sides.

1. Orient the cartridge seal with its O-ring end toward the ROV and the small hole and black line in its center core is facing downward.

2. Press the cartridge seal all the way onto the thruster shaft until it is seated in the horizontal thruster cone. You should not be able to see the O-ring when the cartridge seal is seated.

3. Place the cartridge seal washer on thruster shaft.

4. Press the cartridge seal washer down the shaft until is it seated inside of the cartridge seal.

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Tip

You will notice that some silicone gel will be pushed from the center core of the cartridge seal. This is normal. The gel is used to keep the cartridge seal oil from leaking out of the cartridge seal during shipping and storage and can be wiped away with a tissue.