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Diving for the future

U.S.A.
Apollo Sports USA. Inc.
12310 Hwy 99, #107, Everett,
WA 98204
Tel (1) 425 290 9890
Fax (1) 425 290 7665
http://www.apollosportsusa.com/

AUSTRALIA & SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS
Apollo Australia P/L
Unit 1, 20 Artisan Road,
Seven Hills, N.S.W. 2147
Tel (61) 2 9620 9577
Fax (61) 2 9620 9744
http://www.scubaonline.com.au/

TAIWAN
Apollo Sports Taiwan Inc.
No. 252, Chang An West Road,
Taipei
Tel (886) 2 25599990
Fax (886) 2 25567658
http://www.seaandsea.com.tw/index_apollo.htm

Korea
Chaxton
2F, 230-188 Jang Wi 1-Dong,
Buk-Ku, Seoul
Tel (82) 2 3789 0906
Fax (82) 2 3789 0190

SINGAPORE
Sreling Comms Int'l P/L
196, Pandan Loop #05-26, Pantech industrial,
Comprex Singapore, 128384
Tel (65) 6778 4735
Fax (65) 6778 4785
http://www.sterlingcomms.com/

THAILAND
Dive Indeed Co., Ltd.
14/2 Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke),
Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Tel (66) 2665 7471
Fax (66) 2665 7473
http://www.diveindeed.com/

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR

NEW ZEALAND
Reef Sports LTD
4C Atlas Place, Mairangi Bay,
North Shore City, Auckland
Tel (82) 2 3789 0906
Fax (82) 2 3789 0190
http://www.reefsports.co.nz/

GERMANY
Poseidon Tauchprodukte Gmbh
Preetzer Chaussee 171, D-24222
Schwentinental, Ortsteil Klausdorf
Tel (49) 0 431 7995-0
Fax (49) 0 431 7995-25
http://www.poseidon-kiel.com/

SPAIN
Hidrotest
San Ramon 49,
17220 Sant Feliu De Guixois,
Girona
Tel (34) 972 32 1620
Fax (34) 972 82 1693

CYPRUS & GREECE
Mercury Divers Co., Ltd.
29 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue,
"Orphanides house", P.O. Box 50469,
Limassol 3605, Cyprus
Tel (357) 25576656
Fax (357) 25564301
http://www.mercury.com.cy/

NORWAY
Adykk Kristiansand AS
Gyldenlives gate 31,
4614 Kristianland, Vest-Agder
Norge
Tel (47) 380 99 555
Fax (47) 380 99 556
http://www.adykk.no/

ITALY
Mestel Safety S.R.L.
Via Arvigo 2 Sant.Olcese
Genova, 16010i
Tel (39) 010 6598606
Fax (39) 010 6598622
http://www.oceanreefgroup.com/

Hong Kong
Scuba System International(HK) Limited
Unit K, 6/F., Superluck Ind. Phase 2,
57 Sha Tsui Rd., Tusen Wan, N.T., HK
Tel (852) 2743 0066
Fax (852) 2573 7999
http://www.scuba-system.com/

PORTUGAL
Iberager S.A.
Estrada Nacional, 10,
Km 18 - 2830-410 Coina
Tel (351) 212109250
Fax (351) 212109255
http://www.iberagar.com/

ISRAEL
Sheba Yam Ltd.
2 Hata'Asia Street,
Alfey Menashe 44851
Tel (972) 9 7947243
Fax (972) 9 7947259
http://shebayam.co.il/

SOUTH AFRICA
Divetek (PTY) Ltd.
Unit 9, 370 Kruger Street, Strijdom Park,
Randburg Gauteng
Tel (27) 11 791 1095
Fax (27) 11 791 1289
http://www.divetek.co.za/

EGYPT
Extra Divers Worldwide
Iberotal Makadi Beach Bay,
Hurghada red Sea Government
Tel (20) 121563305
Fax (20) 653590035
http://www.extradivers-worldwide.com/

SRI LANKA
Dowell International Pvt Ltd.
2 Beltona Lane,
Colombo 4
Tel (94) 11 2590613
Fax (94) 11 2590614

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Summary of Contents for AV-2

Page 1: ...ppon Sensuiki Co Ltd 905 Shake Ebina City Kanagawa Pref 243 0424 Japan TEL 046 233 4111 FAX 046 233 5886 3954500002 2018 09 14 instruction manual riding manual apollo Underwater vehicle avx av 2 EVOLUTION ...

Page 2: ...cooter The apollo underwater vehicle is not heavy burden The hands tree riding style decreases fatigue reduces air consumption and extends your dive time In the past some divers have become fatigued from the energy and effort required to hold and steer an underwater vehicle In addition to being a potential source of fatigue the traditional hands on riding style requires the user to place themselve...

Page 3: ... the battery Each part name spec Exclusive battery charger Charging the battery Battery warranty Battery care Check before use confirming operations Entry method㸭Exit How to operate Maintenance after use Note on maintenance and storage The propeller doesn t rotate even through the throttle lever is activated P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P9 P10 P11 P13 P14 P18 P19 P20 P21 P22 For the safety diving STEP 1 S...

Page 4: ...aining under the supervision of an instructor attached to ࠉ an entity providing diving instruction ࠉ Amateurs lacking knowledge of basic scuba diving techniques risk serious injury or death ە Never scuba dive alone Always dive under the buddy system ࠉ Diving alone could lead to serious injury and death ە Due to the speed of the apollo underwater vehicle depth pressure change may happen faster than...

Page 5: ...the scooter to the surface as there are dangers caused by rapid ascent Please only charge the battery in a well ventilated area and keep it away from an open flame Otherwise there is a danger of an explosion and fire There is danger of injury There is a possibility of injury The inertia and weight of the scooter is dangerous and could cause injury Hydrogen gas is generated from the battery while c...

Page 6: ...EV reducer Speed adjuster Safety devices Accessories 806 x 350 x 340mm 23 1kg with battery 0kg in the sea water 0 5 7km h approx 150m 41km Running at pitch2 3 0km h Aluminum body Brushless DC motor Ring epicyclical gear speed reducer Rotational speed control Variable pitch type propeller 3 steps Sensation current shut down device Thermal switch function Water leakage sensor function Water cooling ...

Page 7: ...Chargers avx CAUTION Outer dimension 276 x 169 x 135ｍｍ without connectors Capacity DC50 4V 27AH Weight 10kg Charger plug Storage case for avx Grip Fuse holder Battery socket output Outer dimension 175 x 91 x 51ｍｍ Output DC58 4V 6A Input AC100 240V 50 60Hz Please keep the storage case avx is delivered in This box is more stronger than a styrofoam box and will help prevent damage during transport Pl...

Page 8: ...uckles on the body seal A locking mechanism is attached to the locking buckle to prevent it from releasing as a result of unexpected shocks First while pushing the square button in the center of the locking buckle lift the end of the buckle Next after releasing the buckle hook flip the buckle downward Release two parts It may be difficult to remove the battery housing head Assy due to negative pre...

Page 9: ...tic outlet LED 2 change from the red light to green when charging is completed The green light of LED 2 shows when no connecting to the battery LED 2 will indicate charging status Charging Red light Finished Green light The battery charger automatically changes into trickle charge mode after charging is complete however please avoid leaving the charger connected after the charge lamp becomes green...

Page 10: ...Motor REV reducer Speed adjuster Safety devices Accessories 720mm 340mm 20 4kg with battery 0 5kg 0 4 5km h It depends on the divers posture physique and equipment approx 70m 9400m Shock resistant ABS resin 24V Brushless motor Ring epicyclical gear speed reducer Rotational speed control Variable pitch type propeller 3 steps Sensation current shut down device Water leakage sensor function turns on ...

Page 11: ...ki Supplied separately Grip AC plug Charger body Charger plug Battery socket Please refer to the handling manual that is attached to each product explaining usage of the battery and charger Separately purchased accessories av 2 series Exclusive Batteries for av 2 series Exclusive Chargers for av 2 series CAUTION CAUTION Battery charger for Lithium ion Battery Outer dimensions 174X125X165mm Normal ...

Page 12: ... result of unexpected shocks First while pushing the square button in the center of the locking buckle lift the end of the buckle Next after releasing the buckle hook flip the buckle downward Release all four parts It may be difficult to remove the battery housing head Assy due to negative pressure inside the body caused by contact with the O ring temperature variation and other factors In this ca...

Page 13: ...emperature The red is changed into green as the charge progresses A green lamp shows when the battery connector is not connected open circuit but the power is on The color of LED will indicate when charging is completed LED Remove the connector Charging Red light Finished Green light The battery charger automatically changes into trickle charge mode after charging is complete Please do not keep th...

Page 14: ...attery beside high temperature source examples fire heating machine and ect Never upside down the positive and negative Never cut the battery in socket directly Never throw the battery into fire or heating machine Never connect the positive and negative of battery with metal Never knock throw or trample the battery Never cut through the battery with nail or other edge tool Never use or keep the ba...

Page 15: ... Switch Cam to operate the switch lever 3 Confirm operation of the switch lever after completion All apollo DPV STEP1 Preparation for placement Placement for the single hand unit STEP2 Placement to the body Picture for avx Fitting mark Please insert into the propeller cover diagonally 4 Adjust the position of upper handle depend on the thickness of arm and usage Attached the rubber band as shown i...

Page 16: ...ne grease has been used Check the switch of Battery Selection Switch to same position as the battery type Place the battery housing head Assy carefully in position taking note that the ribs on the underneath of the scooter match up STEP1 Set the battery STEP2 Set the battery housing head Assy STEP3 Checking the housing seal STEP4 Checking the locking buckle Please set the fully charged battery in ...

Page 17: ...he remaining battery life Refer to STEP 2 on page 15 The display accuracy may be affected by an exhausted battery and ambient temperature Please refer to the battery indicator as a rough guide only Lights the Battery indicator Push the accelerator lever up and down All colors are tuned on after full charged then changed color with consumption About battery indicator STEP1 Turning on the main switc...

Page 18: ...b to make adjustments to the propeller angle Push the dial back after speed selection All apollo DPV Confirm that pitch operation moves smoothly through the three stages All apollo DPV Recommended position is Pitch 2 or 3 because of law consumed power Acceleration purpose need more power for pulling a heavier person or weight reduces battery life Standard purpose most efficient setting Low speed p...

Page 19: ... slightly negative While hands free riding it s very easy to use the scooter in shallow water even up to waist deep You don t need to stay on the bottom in shallow water You can enjoy cruising along the surface quite comfortably until you find a deeper area you would like to dive to Please secure the scooter by a lanyard or rope in the water or hand it to the diver after he or she has entered the ...

Page 20: ... becomes entangled or otherwise obstructed The scooter is equipped with a safety sensor to protect the motor from burn out and deterioration caused by overloading If the safety device is activated turn off the main switch once and it will be reset After resetting the motor should works as usual apollo underwater scooter speed is controlled by the rotational speed of the propeller with the accelera...

Page 21: ... present please desalt it away drain completely Please drain all water completely Please check the O ring O ring groove and O ring surface and remove any dust sand or debris Check for any scratches or damage to the O rings and confirm an appropriate amount of silicone has been applied Installation of propeller Assy is the inverse order to Remove the propeller Assy Please note that the propeller sh...

Page 22: ...ody Assy and two smaller ones between the body Assy and propeller Assy You must replace these O rings if they are in any way damaged deformed or creased We highly recommend that these O rings be changed annually Please use an O ring pick made of soft plastic when removing the O ring from the groove Please never use a screwdriver or a sharp tool Impact absorbent acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resi...

Page 23: ...bove points were addressed and checked Check4 Is the battery charged Check3 Can you push the red accelerator unit switch button on the side of the scooter main body down firmly Please confirm the battery indicator lights are on Please go to the following step if the scooter still does not operate Please go to the following step if the battery is connected correctly Please go to the following step ...

Page 24: ...ng regular or high speed runs keeping fins even with the propeller shaft of the scooter The water current created by the propeller will hit the fins This will help counter the force that pushes the scooter to rotate in a counterclockwise direction rotation torque When running at a slow speed the upper body will lift slightly causing the knees to lightly bend In this case the diver must try to keep...

Page 25: ... equipment can be attached to the scooter using the wing arms the carrying capabilities are vastly improved Long distance travel is made possible av 2 series can travel underwater distances of around 7 200 meters when a Li ion battery is used Since it takes over 110min to cover 7 200 meters when traveling nonstop a diver can easily travel continuously over the time span of a regular single dive Fo...

Page 26: ...he propeller by lowering the accelerator lever Using the same hand that moved the accelerator lever take hold of the grip on the saddle unit Hold the scooter with your hand and also grip it between your knees After the scooter stops and while maintaining left and right balance allow the weight of the scooter to move the body to an upright position Land on the ground in a standing position The poin...

Page 27: ...sing the same hand that moved the accelerator lever take hold of the grip on the saddle unit Hold the scooter with your hand and also grip it between your knees After the scooter stops maintain left and right balance and go into hovering mode Do this by adjusting buoyancy once again while allowing the weight of the scooter to bring the body into an upright position Repeating steps 1 and 2 will red...

Page 28: ...e effect of the rotation torque Once a stable forward motion is achieved the rotation torque will become weaker Preventing sand disturbance The water current caused by the propeller is more far reaching than one might imagine At take off the diver must be aware of what is behind the diver so as not to hit other divers with a slipstream coming from the propeller Taking off from a landing position w...

Page 29: ...ody to reach a horizontal position gradually build up speed and take off Once stabilized the key is to make your buoyancy slightly negative or to descend in the water to create negative buoyancy Start the scooter at slow speed by pulling the accelerator lever slightly The scooter itself will move toward the body eliminating any sense of instability Be careful not to be pushed suddenly upward by th...

Page 30: ...e to the weight of the scooter making the upper body rises up slightly In order to balance out the upward force caused by the lowering of the scooter and the diver s negative buoyancy the revolution speed of the propeller and the angle of the scooter must be adjusted Making turns using the body to help steer is not as effective when riding at low speed To make a left or right turn lean the upper b...

Page 31: ...r right turns easily by using the body as a rudder for steering and the hands as breaks The diver must try to maintain directional control while moving forward by bending your body at the waist towards the target or direction you intend to travel Similarly in high speed riding having slightly negative buoyancy will make it easier to maintain control Riding form is very important for high speed rid...

Page 32: ... The diver bends forward at one s stomach This allows for a sharp turn However it is difficult for the diver to see where the diver is going or judge the depth of water This turn is also used to go into a drift mode The diver creates resistance on either side of the diver by holding the palm of a hand against the water current or holding an arm away from the body This will reduce the speed on the ...

Page 33: ...ng a turn it is useful for situations in which the diver suddenly sees a target to aim toward This is a technique in which the accelerator is briefly shut off before or during a turn allowing the diver to drastically reduce the radius of a turn It is used when the diver needs to change directions on the spot much like making a flip turn in swimming In the same manner as making a closed turn the di...

Page 34: ...e pilot diver Such positioning will keep the propulsion resistance from increasing drastically allowing for faster travel Four or more persons can ride together by linking up vertically like a train The pilot diver starts the scooter at low speed The first guest diver takes hold of the pilot diver s ankles As soon as the first guest diver attaches oneself the pilot diver increases the speed to sta...

Page 35: ...ct being towed but also the underwater resistance When an object that causes great resistance is towed underwater and is attached to just one side of the scooter it could throw the scooter off balance when moving forward Those ways are just one of idea for riding the scooter We hope you create a new idea of riding the scooter There are more idea of riding way unlimitedly Distribution of underwater...

Page 36: ...seidon kiel com SPAIN Hidrotest San Ramon 49 17220 Sant Feliu De Guixois Girona Tel 34 972 32 1620 Fax 34 972 82 1693 CYPRUS GREECE Mercury Divers Co Ltd 29 Franklin Roosevelt Avenue Orphanides house P O Box 50469 Limassol 3605 Cyprus Tel 357 25576656 Fax 357 25564301 http www mercury com cy NORWAY Adykk Kristiansand AS Gyldenlives gate 31 4614 Kristianland Vest Agder Norge Tel 47 380 99 555 Fax 4...

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