Vertical Thruster Cartridge Seal Replacement Procedures

Time required for this step: Approximately 2 Minutes

Tools required for this step:

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

Parts involved in this step:

CS-KIT-BL(v) Vertical Thruster Cartridge Seal

Steps

1. Orient the cartridge seal with its O-ring end toward the ROV.

2. Press the cartridge seal all the way down the thruster shaft until it is seated in the vertical motor mount. 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.