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5.6 Diving to a depth of 2.5 m
In addition to the safety information and in-
structions relating to operation on the water
surface, be sure to observe the following safety in-
formation when diving:
• Only skilled and experienced swimmers are allowed
to use the SEABOB for diving to a depth of up to 2.5 m.
• Only use the SEABOB for diving if you are completely
healthy. Consult a doctor if you are in doubt.
• Never dive alone.
• Be aware that it is very difficult to judge the distance
of objects under water. For better visibility, wear div-
ing goggles.
• Before diving, always check to make sure that the
depth sensor is working properly.
• Maintain a safe distance (minimum 5 m) to other per-
sons and objects. Never dive under other swimmers,
watercraft or through underwater objects. Beware of
collisions!
• Maintain a safe distance from other objects and the
bottom of the sea or lake, particularly if there are
rocky bottoms, reefs and stones. If the SEABOB comes
into contact with the sea bed, it may, as a result of
the very high suction power of the jet drive, become
attached to the ground and jerk to a halt. Risk of
collision and injury!
• Make sure you resurface in time. When calculating the
time it will take you to return, be sure to take into
account the limited power of the craft in emergency
mode.
5.6.1 How to dive with your SEABOB
1. Increase the power to Power Level 2.
2. Bend your arms while pulling yourself closer to the
front of the SEABOB.
3. Push the SEABOB down, so that the bow of the craft
goes down into the water. The speed of the SEABOB
allows the craft to overcome its own buoyancy and
dive into the water.
4. After the craft is submerged, you can adjust the pow-
er to the level you want.
5. To resurface, straighten out your arms and pull back
on the Controlgrips, so that the bow of the SEABOB
moves upward. The higher your speed is, the easier it
is to turn the craft, since your body acts as a rudder in
the water.
Before resurfacing, ensure that there are no
swimmers, watercraft or objects above you. Be-
ware of collisions that may cause injury to you or other
people.
If the factory-set maximum diving depth of approx.
2.5 m is exceeded, the motor switches off automatically.
The buoyancy of the SEABOB causes the craft to resur-
face by itself. When the craft has returned to a diving
depth that is above the depth limit of approx. 2.5 m, you
can resume operating the craft.
How to dive with your SEABOB
5.5.2 SEABOB charge state and
emergency reserve
Always keep an eye on the charge state of the
SEABOB. Always take into account the amount of
time required to return to your starting point. Ensure that
you start making your way back to the starting point,
shore or accompanying boat in time.
The charge state of the SEABOB is constantly shown by
the accumulator symbol on the right side of the display.
As the charge level decreases, the bars on the accumula-
tor symbol begin to disappear one by one from the top
(100 %) to the bottom (0 %). The numerical display of the
charge state (in % of full charge state) is located above
the accumulator symbol.
The accumulator temperature (in °C) is displayed simul-
taneously under the accumulator symbol.
When the accumulator is discharged to approx. one third
of its charge state, the motor‘s electronic control system
reduces the maximum power incrementally (Power Level
5, Power Level 4 etc.). This is done to prolong accumula-
tor cell life as the voltage decreases, while ensuring that
there is sufficient reserve capacity for emergency mode.
The two red bars on the accumulator symbol indicate the
start of the emergeny reserve for the SEABOB.
In emer-
gency mode, the power is gradually reduced automati-
cally until the motor comes to a complete stop.
Always take into account the limited power of
the craft when timing your return to the shore
or boat.
Display during operation
(100 % power)
Emergency mode
Practise turning the craft at low speeds until you
are able to control the SEABOB with ease. Danger
of collision and injury!
8. To stop, continue holding on to both Controlgrips
securely, and release the Trigger in your right hand.
The motor will stop, and the resistance of the water
will quickly slow you down. Be aware that it can take
around 2-3 m for you to come to a complete stop if
you are travelling at full speed, depending on your
momentum and speed up to that point. You can re-
duce the distance it takes you to come to a complete
stop by turning the SEABOB sharply to the side and
straightening up without letting go of the craft. This
helps you to maintain control of the SEABOB and in-
creases the water resistance considerably, so that you
can come to a complete stop as quickly as possible.
The SEABOB brakes by cutting off the power and
allowing the water resistance to slow the craft.
It can take around 2-3 m for you to come to a complete
stop, depending on the speed you are travelling. For this
reason, always maintain a safe distance (minimum 5 m)
to other persons, watercrafts and obstacles. Danger of
collision and injury!
If the SEABOB is released while travelling at full
speed, the craft may continue moving up to ap-
prox. 3 m and may briefly dive under the water to a depth
of up to approx. 2 m. When this occurs, there is the risk
that persons may be injured and foreign objects may be
damaged. Also the SEABOB may be damaged, particu-
larly if the water is too shallow and the craft hits the
bottom.
Charge the SEABOB after each use (within 24
hours) to at least the charge state "air transport /
storage" to avoid irreparable total discharge of the valu-
able Li-Ion accumulator cells.
