vetus Portholes PL711 Ultra Slim Portlight User Manual
- June 12, 2024
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Table of Contents
- vetus Portholes PL711 Ultra Slim Portlight User Manual
- Introduction
- PM(PM113 … PM163)
- PW
- PX
- PZ
- Safety
- Fitting
- Fixing Screws:
- Operating
- To open:
- To close:
- Maintenance
- A I Portholes:
- A III Portholes:
- Technical Data
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- References
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vetus Portholes PL711 Ultra Slim Portlight User Manual
Introduction
This Manual applies to the following VETUS porthole types:
PL (PL711 … PL751)
A I
(PM111 … PM161, PM111F … PM16F) A I
PM(PM113 … PM163)
A III
(PW201 … PW221, PW20F … PW22F) A I
PW
(PW203 … PW223)
A III
(PX45F … PX47F, PXFF, PXFLF) A I
PX
(PX45 … PX47, PXF, PXFL)
A III
(PZ611 … PZ671, PZ61F … PZ67F) A I
PZ
(PZ613 … PZ673) A III
Safety
Warning : Always keep portholes closed when under way.
Fitting
N.B.: The highest permitted design category and the highest permitted application is stated on every porthole.
When fitting the porthole, take the following into account:
- A porthole must always open
- When fitted in area 1 on sailing or motor ships within design category A or B, no part of the porthole should protrude beyond the
- Only fit in a completely flat hull section! The porthole will never be watertight when closed if fitted in a curved surface!
The portholes from the standard range can be built into a surface with a minimum thickness of 2 mm and a maximum thickness of 18 mm. On request, a porthole can be made suitable for building into a surface with a minimum thickness of 18 mm and a maximum thickness of 25 mm.
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Draw the hole to be cut out using the port- hole frame, for the main dimensions, see page 18 to
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Cut the hole in the ship by sawing in poly- ester, aluminium or wood, or by acetylene cutting for
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Remove all burrs carefully and smooth the
These portholes have a clamp profile; fixing holes in the side of the ship are NOT neces- sary.
- Apply a sufficient amount of sealant to en- sure a good seal, see drawing 1, page 23.
- Position the hatch in the
Fixing Screws:
Use M4 screws in accordance with DIN965 (ISO7046) of DIN966 (ISO7047).
Choose a screw length related to the wall thick- ness, see Table in Drawing 1,
page 23.
D= Clamp Reach, L= Screw Length.
- Fit screws and tighten
- Place the cover seal in the porthole. ATTENTION: Do not shorten the cover seal yet! Wait two days in order to prevent an opening in the seam between the two Then cut the extending part.
Portholes PL, PM, PW, PX, PZ
Operating
To open:
Loosen the knobs by turning them to the left, tilt the knobs out of the way and open the win- dow. The clamping hinge will hold the window open at the desired angle.
To close:
Press the window closed, tilt the knobs back and twist them shut again.
Maintenance
- Clean anodized or powder-coated alumin- ium profiles regularly; 2 to 4 times a year, depending on how dirty they
- Only use neutral cleaning agents. DO NOT use alkaline, acidic or abrasive agents for cleaning the window frames or to remove adhesive residues from the
- Protect the sealing rubbers with talcum
Re-adjusting hinges:
Readjust the hinges if the lid no longer remains open.
A I Portholes:
Open the window fully and turn the screws as much as is needed, see drawing 2, page 23.
A III Portholes:
Remove the plastic covers from the screws and tighten the screws (2 per hinge) as much as is needed, see drawing 3, page 23.
Technical Data
Frame, backplate : Aluminium (AlMgSi0.5) Window : PMMA 10 mm