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Shaft Grounding Strap Features: Spring tension for easy installation and use Unmatched surface area connection to shafts Tinned copper braid strap & back up bonding connection. 316 marine grade stainless steel pivot arm and mount 11 positioning holes to suit most drive shafts Spring loaded locking pins for easy adjustment Description: Product Code: MPS-SS07 The MPS Shaft Grounding Strap uses the highest quality marine grade stainless steel and tinned copper braid in a unique design that maximises the connection to a vessels drive shaft(s). The unit is easy to install and service and has very few moving parts. The non-cutting lubricant supplied resists shaft scoring and the unit can be retro fitted at any time or installed by a vessel manufacturer. Proper fitting of an MPS Shaft Grounding Strap negates the use for shaft anodes when fitted as part of a Vessel Bonding System. Vessel Bonding Systems: A Vessel Bonding System connects each of the submerged metal parts allowing their individual electrochemical potential to be grounded/earthed via a circuit. The Shaft Grounding Strap maintains an earth connection between shafts, propellers and the bonding circuit. All other Through Hull Fittings are also connected including the Maddox anode. Visit us at: www.marineprotectionsystems.com.au

Marine Protection Systems Installation Instructions: Shaft Grounding Strap should only be installed by persons competent in fitting, maintenance or repair of marine vessels. Ensure all component parts are available. Find a location on the exposed stainless steel shaft which is free from any rotating parts or couplings and in close proximity to a suitable hull or other mounting location. Clean the shaft with a dry soft cloth to remove any residual material. Wrap the braided strap over the shaft in the same direction as the shaft rotation when in drive. Connect the other end of the bonding...