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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION 

RDG603A74 - Issue 4 

 

            

 

ELECTRIC OUTBOARD MOTOR 

OPERATORS MANUAL 

 

For the following engine models:

 

 

6HP  

10HP  
20HP  

Summary of Contents for ShireZ Electric 6HP

Page 1: ...ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION RDG603A74 Issue 4 ELECTRIC OUTBOARD MOTOR OPERATORS MANUAL For the following engine models 6HP 10HP 20HP...

Page 2: ...ty alert symbols appear throughout the manual It means attention be alert as your safety is involved Please read and follow the message that appears after the safety alert symbol NOTICE This indicates...

Page 3: ...cooled 48v electric motor which is mounted horizontally on top of the outboard leg Drive is transferred by a heavy duty toothed belt to the prop shaft This gives an efficient and trouble free method o...

Page 4: ...mercial and hire boat situations Coolant is anti freeze water mix No canal river or sea water enters the system No problems in shallow or dirty water No water pump impeller to replace Replaceable skeg...

Page 5: ...ven in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication Barrus reserve the right to change the specification of its products and manuals without prior notice Depend...

Page 6: ...t carry out normal maintenance or makes unauthorised alterations or modifications the warranty coverage will become void Barrus reserves the right to make future warranty coverage possible only with p...

Page 7: ...ndards 14 SECTION 2 Component Identification 15 1 Tiller Control Model 15 2 Tiller Control 15 3 Remote Control Model Option 16 4 Speed and Direction Control Lever Option 16 SECTION 3 Installation 17 1...

Page 8: ...ntrol 36 3 Starting Procedure Outboard motor with speed and direction control lever 37 4 Stopping Procedure Outboard Motor with tiller control 38 5 Stopping Procedure Outboard motor with speed and dir...

Page 9: ...TAZO Bracket Nut 63 4 STAZO Outboard Lock 64 5 Talamex Outboard Motor Lock 65 SECTION 12 Special Tools 66 SECTION 13 Declarations 69 1 Declaration of Conformity for Recreational Craft Propulsion Engin...

Page 10: ...WILL FALL ON YOU CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Note Suitable safe lift equipment must be used to lift move and mount the outboard onto the boat The batteries used for the outboard will be heavy Mak...

Page 11: ...st be switched off If the propeller is damaged it may become unbalanced and cause either bad vibrations or the outboard to fail Do not use the outboard in this situation 5 Electrics CAUTION Do not tou...

Page 12: ...t ventilated at all times If disconnecting the battery remove the earth lead FIRST and re connect it last If charging the battery ensure that the charger is switched off before connecting and disconne...

Page 13: ...sition which will start the motor again Continue at a reduced speed until the initial cause of the overload has been resolved 9 Modifications Do not attempt to modify the outboard motor as this is lik...

Page 14: ...e to do so can result in poor performance system failure terminal overheating or in some cases melting of plastic terminal plugs or even fires 13 Applicable Standards Ensure that the fitting and insta...

Page 15: ...shown here Note The serial number can be found on the back of the motor Note The On Off Power Button is illuminated green when it is in the on position Description 1 Engine Cowl 2 Tiller Control 3 Tr...

Page 16: ...here 4 Speed and Direction Control Lever Option Figure 5 Control Lever Figure 6 Extension Cable Description 1 Steering Wheel 2 Speed and Direction Control Lever 3 Steering Cable 4 Electric Outboard De...

Page 17: ...ping weight and packaging dimensions Use suitable personal protective equipment for unboxing Figure 7 How the outboard motor will arrive Stand the box upright as shown in Figure 7 Use a screwdriver to...

Page 18: ...ems in the wooden box Note The outboard does not arrive as pictured above Some assembly is required such as fitting of the propeller and skeg Propeller fitting instructions can be found on pages 45 an...

Page 19: ...ips 11 Steering extension 12 Steering Spacer 13 Steering Arm Bracket 14 Shifter Mounting Bracket Figures 10 11 Ridged Steering Set up Left and Flexy Steering Set up Right The steering kit can be attac...

Page 20: ...itch the outboard on using the on off switch Figure 3 button 5 the button will then be illuminated green this starts the pump then immediately begin filling with coolant Fill the coolant tank with sta...

Page 21: ...an adjustable transom height system there are a number of positions to choose from between short and long shaft Prior to fitting the outboard motor make sure the correct transom height is chosen for t...

Page 22: ...re 15 Mounting Height It is important that the outboard is installed at the correct height If it is mounted too high air will enter the propeller area and cause cavitation This will cause loss of driv...

Page 23: ...d to secure the outboard to the transom Figure 16 Fitting outboard to boat 5 Adjusting the Outboard Steering Lock The outboard steering sensitivity can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the steer...

Page 24: ...tboards It should be noted that they should be deep cycle traction and of the correct voltage 48 Volts The outboards will be set up to work with lithium ion polymer batteries however the settings can...

Page 25: ...rs or sources these may be either 12v or 24v The batteries must be connected in such a way as to give 48v Always use Blue Anderson type connector plugs for 48 Volt batteries and connecting cables to a...

Page 26: ...gure 20 Amps Display Amp Hours Figure 21 Amp Hours Display Battery Percentage Figure 22 Battery Percentage Display The battery percentage display acts in a similar way to a fuel gauge with 100 being f...

Page 27: ...30 48V 50Ah EB4850 Weight 16kg 27kg Nominal Voltage 48v 48v Charge cut off voltage 58 0 5v 58v 0 5v Overcharge cut off voltage 59v 59v Normal charger current 5 Amps 8 Amps Normal charge time 6 Hours 6...

Page 28: ...hould be used together Differences in the charge condition of batteries wired in series can cause high compensatory currents or overloads which can damage the cables connectors or battery In extreme s...

Page 29: ...ect As many as four batteries can be connected to the engine at the same time using the connector Figure 24 If two or more 48v batteries are connected together in parallel it is not a problem they wil...

Page 30: ...n damage the cables connectors or battery In extreme situations this can cause fires and injuries The table below shows an example of how long the outboard motor can be used in a specific application...

Page 31: ...tead rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention immediately If the battery secretes an odour generates excessive heat or becomes discoloured or deformed at any time remove it from the...

Page 32: ...Battery Type Selection Customers may source suitable batteries locally Please ensure that the battery manufacturer s instructions are followed and adhered to Optional battery types are available for...

Page 33: ...ns and batteries Batteries must be clamped down to prevent them from moving Suitable connections must be used the correct type of cable for the current carrying capacity insulation properties and be o...

Page 34: ...board with remote shift control These either come as standard or can be fitted as an option The plug on the Control Lever is connected to the plug on the outboard motor Figure 28 When the Speed and Di...

Page 35: ...falls overboard Do not submerge the electric outboard motor controller or other electrical items in water Only run the electric outboard when the propeller is under water If the outboard is run in th...

Page 36: ...ode switch Note The outboard has 3 modes Sport S Normal N and Eco E which have different speeds that are a percentage of the maximum throttle The default settings are Economic 25 Normal 60 and Sport 1...

Page 37: ...l not operate if the safety lanyard is not mounted in its correct location Note The lever must be installed to move the boat forwards when the lever is moved forward Press the power button The light o...

Page 38: ...speed control twist grip This will stop the propeller Press the power button The light on the button will go off and the cooling pump will stop 5 Stopping Procedure Outboard motor with speed and direc...

Page 39: ...y pulling the handle down and rotating 90 to sit as shown in Figure 32 Figure 32 Tilt Lock Lever Lift and tilt the electric outboard up Lift and tilt the outboard until the lift latch engages and this...

Page 40: ...Figure 34 Slowly tilt the engine down and release the lever Figure 34 Outboard release lever Left is unlocked right is locked Set the tilt lock lever to the locked position When running the tilt leve...

Page 41: ...be shown in either km h or mph This is particularly useful if not using the Barrus EB 4830 EB 4850 LiFePO4 batteries as alternative batteries are unlikely to have the visual display gauge on top See F...

Page 42: ...similar on the in app Bluetooth menu Note The app may appear in a different layout on the iPhone version The log section of the app allows users to download a spreadsheet with information about the en...

Page 43: ...nce uploaded the motor will continue to beep constantly until it has been restarted Doing this sets the maximum engine speeds for each mode limit Figure 39 Setting Engine Speeds Once the settings have...

Page 44: ...t by your local dealer or qualified mechanic The maintenance may involve being in the proximity of moving hot or electrical parts To reduce the risk of injury always make sure the motor is switched of...

Page 45: ...ged according to the anti freeze manufacturer s instructions 5 Belt Tension This requires checking after the first 100 hours of operation and then every 500 hours or every 2 3 years in a leisure use T...

Page 46: ...s flush with the side of the leg Figure 43 Using the tension testing device To adjust the tension first loosen the four motor clamp screws slightly see Figure 44 Engine Model Belt Tension N EZ S06T R...

Page 47: ...increase the tension anticlockwise to decrease the tension Figure 45 Changing the tension of the belt Before checking the belt tension again the four motor clamp screws need to be tightened When comp...

Page 48: ...t as it will need to go back after the bearings have been replaced Screw the prop shaft removal tool onto the end of the shaft and use a slide hammer to get the shaft out see section 12 special tools...

Page 49: ...board motor back in the original box 2 Storage Store the outboard motor in a well ventilated dry storage area The outboard motor should ideally be kept upright on a rack or trolley Turn the outboard u...

Page 50: ...RDG603A74 Issue 4 Page 50 of 97 SECTION 7 Wiring Diagrams 1 Wiring Diagram for Electric Propulsion Outboard Figure 47 Outboard Wiring Diagram S06 S10...

Page 51: ...RDG603A74 Issue 4 Page 51 of 97 Figure 48 Outboard Wiring Diagram S20...

Page 52: ...iciency 90 90 90 Max Propeller Speed r min 2800 2800 2800 Propeller in 7 8 x 8 8 5 x 8 9 25 x 7 Thrust kg 58 78 118 Trim and Tilt System Mechanical Mechanical Mechanical Elec tric Optional Control Sys...

Page 53: ...RDG603A74 Issue 4 Page 53 of 97 SHIRE10EZTILLPDI SHIRE10EZREMPDI EZ S20T R SHIRE20EZTILLPDI SHIRE20EZREMPDI 66kg 73cm 35cm 93cm...

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Page 57: ...propeller is blocked by foreign matter 4 HALL protection HALL input is abnormal 5 MOSFET Transistor protection MOSFET self checking is abnormal 6 Phase winding disconnect protection One of motor wires...

Page 58: ...GM CP0001 Belt GM B 5GT S06 S10 GM B 5GT S06 S10 GM B 5MGT S20 Prop Shaft and Pulley Assembly GM PS0001 S06 GM PS0002 S10 GM PS0003 S20 Rear Lower Bearing RDG916A11 RDG916A11 RDG916A14 Forward Lower B...

Page 59: ...incorporated GM BH4X GM BHX4 GM BHX4 Power Button Cover GM BC0001 GM BC0001 GM BC0001 Safety Key GM SF0001 GM SF0001 GM SF0001 Tiller Throttle Set GM TL00S1 GM TL00S1 GM TL00S1 Remote Throttle Set Lef...

Page 60: ...60 Prop Shaft Removal Tool RDG701A61 RDG701A61 RDG701A62 Motor Front Bearing Seal Removal Tool RDG701A69 RDG701A69 RDG701A69 Note Other propeller sizes are available Note The coolant water pump moves...

Page 61: ...03A74 Issue 4 Page 61 of 97 Figure 52 Skeg Rudder If converting from an inboard petrol or diesel engine or the existing transom is too thick there is a transom bracket available Figure 53 Transom brac...

Page 62: ...ded anti cavitation plate which allows for better steering and simply replaces the existing anti cavitation plate Note The anode will need to be removed from the existing anti cavitation plate and put...

Page 63: ...Thick walled stainless steel lock Includes a STAZO plus cylinder and security card Easy to install Figure 55 STAZO Nutlock 2 STAZO Security Chain Part Numbers 42 117 315 1 5m Chain 42 117 325 2 5m Ch...

Page 64: ...AZO Bracket Nut Part Number 42 117 361 M8 Stainless steel Easy installation Figure 57 STAZO Bracket Nut 4 STAZO Outboard Lock Part Number 42 117 002 Solid stainless steel lock Dimensions 40 x 40 x 300...

Page 65: ...DG603A74 Issue 4 Page 65 of 97 5 Talamex Outboard Motor Lock Part Number 42 130 100 AISI 316 cylinder lock anti rattle Packed in blister Dimensions 300 x 40 x 35mm Figure 60 Talamex Outboard Motor Loc...

Page 66: ...section 5 maintenance This tool can be used to check the tension of the belt Figure 61 Belt Tension Gauge Note Use of alternative belt tension gauges will void warranty 2 Seal Remover RDG701A59 RDG701...

Page 67: ...e prop shaft is removed This tool will help remove the bearing easily Figure 63 Bearing Puller 4 Prop Shaft Removal Tool RDG701A61 RDG701A62 This screws onto the prop shaft and into a slide hammer to...

Page 68: ...Bearing Seal Removal Tool RDG701A69 Adjustable pin spanner for removal of motor front bearing and front seal See Figure 66 for where to use Figure 65 Motor Front Bearing Seal Removal Tool Figure 66 Ho...

Page 69: ...ed by this Declaration of Conformity Barrus Engine Models Factory Family Code Shire6EZ Till SHIRE6EZTILLPDI EZ S06T Shire6EZ Rem SHIRE6EZREMPDI EZ S06R Shire10EZ Till SHIRE10EZTILLPDI EZ S10T Shire10E...

Page 70: ...are in conformity with the type s for which above mentioned EC type examination or type approval certificate s has have been issued and will meet the requirements of Directive 2013 53 EU when installe...

Page 71: ...rrus Engine Models Factory Family Code Output Shire6EZ Till SHIRE6EZTILLPDI EZ S06T 4kW Shire6EZ Rem SHIRE6EZREMPDI EZ S06R 4kW Shire10EZ Till SHIRE10EZTILLPDI EZ S10T 6kW Shire10EZ Rem SHIRE10EZREMPD...

Page 72: ...n or type approval certificate s has have been issued and will meet the requirements of the Recreational Craft Regulations 2017 when installed in a recreational craft in accordance with the engine man...

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Page 97: ...dress Tel Email Dealer Name Address Tel Email Product Model Serial Number Rental Use Yes No Location Date of Delivery Owner signature Dealer signature Please return this form by post to Special Produc...

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