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NAVY 3.0 USER MANUAL

November, 2017 Version 1.1

Copyright © 2014-2018 ePropulsion All Rights Reserved

Summary of Contents for NAVY 6.0 Series

Page 1: ...NAVY 3 0 USER MANUAL November 2017 Version 1 1 Copyright 2014 2018 ePropulsion All Rights Reserved ...

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Page 3: ...imization of our products ePropulsion reserves the rights of constantly adjusting the contents described in the manual ePropulsion also reserves the intellectual property rights and industrial property rights including copyrights patents logos and designs etc This manual is subject to update without prior notice please visit our website www epropulsion com for the latest version If you find any di...

Page 4: ...e the position of the serial numbers and record them for access to warranty service and other after sale services Rated Power 3KW Model Rated Power 3KW Rated Voltage 48V S N Date FCC ID 2AKHE EOM FCC ID 2AKHE EO M Figure 0 1 Figure 0 2 Figure 0 3 Model NAVY Tiller Handle Serial No DNTHXXXXXXX Model NAVY Remote Controller Serial No DNRCXXXXXXX ...

Page 5: ...eller 14 3 Mounting the Outboard Motor 15 3 1 Position of Mounting 15 3 2 Mounting the Outboard 16 3 3 Mounting the Steering System R 17 3 4 Mounting the Tiller T 17 4 Connecting the Battery 18 4 1 Connecting a 48V Battery 18 4 2 Connecting a NAVY Battery 19 4 3 Batteries in Series Parallel 20 5 Remote Control Tiller 21 5 1 Displaying 21 5 2 Charging 25 5 2 1 Charging by solar power 25 5 2 2 Charg...

Page 6: ... Stopping the Outboard 43 10 Trim Angle Adjusting 44 11 Maintenance 46 11 1 Notes 46 11 2 Maintenance Time Table 46 11 3 Propeller Maintenance 47 12 Transportation and Storage 48 12 1 Transport 48 12 2 Placement 48 12 3 Storage 48 13 Emergency Situations 49 13 1 Collision 49 13 2 Sodden Outboard 49 13 3 Low Battery Level 49 13 4 Over temperature Protection 49 14 Warranty 50 14 1 Warranty Policies ...

Page 7: ...ntrol version and NAVY 3 0T refers to the tiller control version NAVY 3 0T R S refers to the short shaft version which is recommended for transom height of 300mm 400mm NAVY 3 0T R L refers to the long shaft version which is recommended for transom height of 400mm 500mm 1 1 In the Package R T When you receive a set of NAVY 3 0 unpack its package and check if all the items below are included in the ...

Page 8: ...opeller and Accessories 1 set Wrench Set 1 set 19mm Wrench M6 Wrench Kill Switch 2 pieces Battery Bridging Cable 3 pieces Main Switch Cable 1 piece Link Arm R 1 set User Manual Warranty Card 1 set Warranty Remote Control R 1 set ...

Page 9: ...d the items marked with T are in the package of NAVY 3 0T others without R T mark are common items included in both NAVY 3 0R package and NAVY 3 0T package Some other accessories are also needed to operate the outboard motor such as the battery charger and communication cable etc Users can buy official accessories such as NAVY Battery NAVY Charger and communication cable etc from ePropulsion autho...

Page 10: ...ount Position of Link Arm Motor Power Cable Connector Anode Propeller Figure 1 1 NAVY 3 0 Main Part Figure 1 2 Remote Control Figure1 3 Tiller Throttle Handle Buttons Display Panel Kill Switch Communication Port Bottom Solar Panel Forward Reverse Icon Release Button Throttle Handle Display Panel Buttons Kill Switch Communication Port Bottom Solar Panel ...

Page 11: ...nication Distance 10m Dimension of Outboard Main Part LengxWidthxHeight 413 x 308 x 1075 S 1200 L mm 16 2 x 12 1 x 42 3 S 47 2 L Dimension of Tiller Lx W x H 511mm x 118mm x 100mm 20 1 x 4 6 x 4 Shaft Length S L 650mm 25 6 775mm 30 5 Net Weight of Outboard Main Part 22Kg 48 5lbs S 22 6Kg 49 8lbs L Net Weight of Tiller 1 5Kg 3 3lbs Net Weight of Remote Control 0 65Kg 1 43lbs Trim Angle Manual 4 ste...

Page 12: ...ery manufacturer s instructions and pay attention to short circuit over heat over charge and over discharge 10 Operate the outboard only when the propeller is underwater 11 Tilt up the outboard motor above water after use 12 Wash the outboard in time with fresh water after sailing in salt water 13 Clean all electronic contacts with contact spray about every two months 14 Do not leave the outboard ...

Page 13: ...ndards EN 55014 1 2006 A1 2006 A2 2011 EN 55014 2 2015 EN 61000 3 2 2014 EN 61000 3 3 2013 EN 60204 1 2016 EN ISO 12100 2010 EN 301 489 3 2002 V1 4 1 EN 301 489 1 2008 V1 8 1 CE Test Report NO ATT1709040251D ATT1709040251E ATT1709040251M Issued Date September 30 2017 The original certificates were issued by Shenzhen An Teng Testing Service Co Ltd in Shenzhen China This device complies with part 15...

Page 14: ...nterference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is...

Page 15: ...of rated voltage completely discharges at a continuous current of 62 5A in 1 hour so its rated capacity is 3000Wh 62 5Ah 48V 3000Wh we also can say its rated capacity is 62 5Ah The maximum power of NAVY 3 0 is 3KW which means the system can be running at full power for about 1 hour when using this battery You can select a battery with proper capacity based on your requirements for travelling time ...

Page 16: ...model same capacity same age and same manufacturer in series or in parallel configuration Variations in the batteries will cause damage to them 2 2 Mounting the Propeller Figure 2 1 displays how to mount a propeller correctly Step3 Attach the propeller Step4 Attach the Φ12 washer Step5 Tighten the nut with 19mm 3 4 inch socket wrench Step6 Attach the Anode Step1 Attach the Φ16 washer Step8 Screw a...

Page 17: ... running speed seriously When the mounting height is too high cavitation may occur which may lead to speed slowdown energy waste and propeller damage When the mounting height is too low the water resistance will increase reduction in both travelling speed and power efficiency In general the optimal mounting height is affected by the specific conditions of a boat In order to get the optimal mountin...

Page 18: ... 16mm 10mm Top of boat transom 175mm 86mm Figure 3 4 Ensure the outboard is firmly fixed as loosened clamp screws may cause the outboard to fall into water or get damaged Check the screws or clamps every time before use since they may be loosened because of mechanical vibrations A cable is recommended to be used to avoid complete loss of your outboard in case it falls off the transom Use the cable...

Page 19: ...el shaft into the steering tube Figure 3 5 3 4 Mounting the Tiller T In the package of NAVY 6 0T the Tiller is not mounted on the outboard motor prior to delivery Users can mount it by one simple step Align the Tiller to the mounting recess of the outboard motor in the direction of the arrow and plug in the Tiller until a click sound is heard Not to jam the outboard calbe while mounting the tiller...

Page 20: ...he first time use otherwise the batteries may not work properly Avoid battery short circuit during connection Outboard motor will stop working once the power cable disconnects Clockwisely rotate the main switch to power on the battery before use Users can also enlarge the battery capacity by connecting multiple batteries in parallel The main switch and power cable are connected by the fixing screw...

Page 21: ...ch cables with the power cables from the outboard Connect NAVY 3 0 outboard motor to the NAVY Battery with the communication cable Main Switch Figure 4 2 Avoid battery short circuit during connection Outboard motor will stop working once the communication cable or power cable disconnects Use communication cables to connect NAVY Batteries when multiple NAVY Batteries are used in parallel ...

Page 22: ...8V battery set to supply power for NAVY 3 0 use bridging cables to connect batteries in series Figure 4 3 Make sure to connect the main switch cable to battery positive terminal and the other cable to battery negative terminal 12V 12V 12V 12V 12V 12V 12V 12V Parallel Connection Serial Connection Bridging Cable Bridging Cable Bridging Cable 48V Outboard Motor Figure 4 3 Only use the same batteries ...

Page 23: ...onal difference between Remote Control and Tiller is the steering method the Tiller itself owns the steering capability while the Remote Control requires an additional steering wheel to help steer 5 1 Displaying Battery Level Indicator Throttle Reset Indicator Battery Level Voltage Kill Switch Status Indicator Overheat Alert Current Speed Distance Time Throttle Power GPS Status Indicator Travelled...

Page 24: ...acters display on the page press button and hold 5s to enter the Remote Control pairing page Up 1 On any setting page press button to view options for current setting 2 In power on state when home page displays press button and hold 10s to enter the throttle calibration page 3 On home page press button to switch the travelling distance or time displaying icon between and press Up button Main page ...

Page 25: ...p it indicates system initialization Icons Functions Battery level indicator Indicating approximate battery level The solid blocks stand for remaining battery Battery level voltage Indicating accurate current battery level percentage battery voltage is configurable in preference setting page For example indicates current battery level indicates current battery voltage GPS status indicator Hidden n...

Page 26: ...icator Hidden kill switch is present and is working well Shown constantly the kill switch is detached Current speed Displaying real time cruising speed Set units KM H MPH or KNOTS in preference setting page Distance time display Displaying real time travel distance time Set units MILE KM kilometer and NM nautical mile in preference setting page The time unit is HR hour Travelled distance time or r...

Page 27: ...will be charged automatically under normal use get charged by solar power or wired connection 5 2 1 Charging by solar power When the solar panel receives enough sunshine it will generate electricity to charge the built in lithium battery While charging the battery by solar power it s suggested to face the solar panel of the Remote Control Tiller toward sunlight to get better charging effect Face t...

Page 28: ...error code E60 Figure 5 4 will display on the LCD panel to remind you to charge the Remote Control Tiller Figure 5 4 Please follow the below steps to charge the Remote Control Tiller by wired connection First connect the Remote Control Tiller to the outboard motor by a communication cable first Figure 5 5 Figure 5 6 Then connect the outboard motor to the battery Communication Cable Figure 5 5 The ...

Page 29: ...d in this package Please purchase one from your dealer if you choose this charging method It s recommended to switch off the Remote Control Tiller while connecting the communication cable When the Remote Control Tiller is switched on while charging as the outboard main part and Remote Control Tiller are in communication the working outboard motor will stop once the communication cable disconnects ...

Page 30: ...ard position to increase the throttle power The maximum forward backward power is 3KW Forward Neutral Backward 3KW 3KW Figure 5 7 Before power on the Remote Control please reset the throttle to neutral position If you find a blinking RESET on the display panel you are reminded to reset the throttle to neutral position If you turn the throttle from the forward position to the backward position dire...

Page 31: ...gure 5 8 Change the heading direction by turning the Tiller on horizontal level The maximum forward backward power is 3KW Forward Backward Neutral Figure 5 8 Before power on the Tiller please reset the throttle to neutral position If you find a blinking RESET on the display panel you are reminded to reset the throttle to neutral position If you turn the throttle from the forward position to the ba...

Page 32: ...Displaying Step1 Long press button for 10s until CAL FO displays Step2 Push Turn the throttle to the maximum forward power position then press button CAL ST will display and CAL will be blinking Step3 Pull Turn the throttle to the middle zero position where you can hear a click sound then press button CAL bA will display and CAL will be blinking ...

Page 33: ...will display to remind you to reset the throttle to zero position Step5 Push Turn the throttle to zero position and press the button and return to the main page Carry out the throttle calibration procedures strictly as the above sequence When recalibrating a Remote Control please pull push the throttle When recalibrating a Tiller please turn the throttle ...

Page 34: ...c cards e g credit card as well as other magnetic media The magnetic field of the kill switch may interfere with some electronic instruments Keep it away from these electronic instruments 5 5 Pairing Remote Control Tiller to the Outboard The Remote Control Tiller and NAVY outboard are paired before packing However if the Remote Control Tiller or the outboard is replaced with a new one the original...

Page 35: ...ethod and follow the procedures a Wireless Automatic Pairing Step1 Switch off both NAVY outboard and Remote Control Tiller Hold the remote within 0 5m to the head part of the outboard or mount the tiller to the outboard Step2 Pess and hold the button on the Remote or Tiller to switch on Step3 Press button and hold 5s to enter the pairing setting page Figure 5 13 On this page you can find blinking ...

Page 36: ...mote Control Tiller and wait for them to get paired Step4 Pairing succeeds until home page displays Then disconnect the communication cable If shows on start up it indicates system initialization Figure 5 15 Figure 5 16 5 6 Warning Messages When the outboard motor is running in abnormal conditions or out of order a warning message with an error code will display on the LCD screen Figure 5 17 is an...

Page 37: ...again Loosen power cable connector leads to overcurrent Check if the power cable connector is loosen E06 The battery voltage level is too low Operate the outboard at low power Please charge the battery as soon as possible E07 Motor idling error the propeller not immersed in water or detached from the motor shaft Mount the outboard properly and check if the propeller has been attached tightly E10 M...

Page 38: ...n on the switch again E16 Calibration Abnormality of Current Sensor Please contact the dealer for help E22 MCU Communication Abnormality Please restart to see if the error disappears if not please contact your dear for help E25 The remote is not paired to the outboard Pair the remote to the outboard E30 Throttle position sensor failure should recalibrate the throttle position sensor Please refer t...

Page 39: ...ower than two thirds of full power Please fully charge the battery after use E60 The Remote Control Tiller is running out of power Please connect the Remote Control Tiller to the outboard by a communication cable Please refer to section 5 2 2 Charged by Wired Connection All characters display The motor has no power Connect the battery to the outboard and then turn on the main switch Device address...

Page 40: ...m voltage to battery level Step3 Press button to save setting for the current item and skip to the next item simultaneously Step4 When all the items have been set well long press the button to save all the settings and return to the main page 6 2 Battery Configuration Accurate battery configuration helps achieve precise estimation of the battery s discharging state When using an ePropulsion NAVY B...

Page 41: ...e battery type options between Pb Li and LFE Pb Lead acid battery Li Lithium battery LFE Lithium ion ferrous phosphate battery Step3 Press button to save battery type and skip to the below battery capacity setting item Press button to change the value and set the battery capacity according to the battery you use Note that the unit of capacity is Ah usually the capacity of battery is expressed in W...

Page 42: ...batteries are recommended to use with NAVY 3 0 Other types of battery may fail to make NAVY 3 0 work properly When you use the below batteries please set battery type and rated voltage value based on the parameters in the following table Battery type Nominal Voltage options LI 43 2V 44 4V 45 6V 46 8V 48 1V 49 4V 50 4V 51 8V 53 2V Pb 44 0V 46 0V 48 0V 50 0V 52 0V 54 0V LFE 44 8V 48 0V 51 2V Update ...

Page 43: ...cles 5 Before connecting the battery check and make sure there is no poor con tacts or defects in cables 6 Check and ensure the main switch is able to power on and off normally After that turn off the main switch 7 Ensure the battery has enough power 8 Ensure the Remote Control Tiller has enough power Start the outboard only when the propeller is beneath water as the rotating propeller is dangerou...

Page 44: ...rn on the main switch If the outboard is connected to a NAVY battery please also press the battery power button to power on 7 Press button to turn on the Remote Control Tiller and the main page will display 8 Carry out preference setting and battery configuration if necessary 9 Tie the kill switch to your wrist or life vest then attach the kill switch on the Remote Control Tiller 10 Push Turn the ...

Page 45: ... the outboard above water surface or detach it from boat If the outboard motor will not be used soon it s recommended to keep the outboard out of water otherwise erosion may occur In addition it is recommended to apply protective coating The outboard will stop if one of the situations occurs 1 The throttle is in zero position 2 The kill switch is not in the correct position of Remote Control 3 The...

Page 46: ...ion fix it to a proper trim angle where the shaft is vertically downward during operation Be reminded that the best trim angle varies by boat type operation conditions weather etc 60 15 10 5 0 Release Button Back Side Trim Lever Figure 10 1 Tilting up Detach the Tiller first before tilting the outboard motor up to the position with max trim angle Pull up the trim lever with one hand and lift the o...

Page 47: ... speed should be increased gradually during the test and check if there are any abnormal situations Stop the outboard and decrease the trim angle if necessary Slight and gentle operations are recommended when tilting up and down The trim lever is only used to increase the trim angle from 0 to 60 If users want to decrease the trim angle eg from 15 to 5 follow these steps first tilt the outboard sha...

Page 48: ... to the instructions from ePropulsion authorized dealers Only use ePropulsion original parts for replacement and maintenance 11 2 Maintenance Time Table Regular maintenance helps to keep the outboard in its optimal operating state The following table shows a general maintenance schedule the time could be adjusted according to specific needs Item Operations Initial Every 10 hours 1 month 50 hours 3...

Page 49: ...propeller according to the following instructions then refer to then refer to section 2 2 Mounting the Propeller to replace a new propeller if necessary 1 Check the propeller blades for wear cavitation erosion and other damage 2 Check the pin for wear and damage 3 Check for water plants fishing net or line twine around the propeller 4 Replace a new anode if necessary ...

Page 50: ...ng the outboard motor for more than 2 months it s advised to contact your dealer to clean and check the outboard prior to storage It s recommended to pack the outboard with ePropulsion original packing materials for storage Get adequate damping protection measures before transport and storage And ensure the propeller receives no pressure if the propeller is mounted on the propeller shaft Store the...

Page 51: ...42V the throttle power will be limited gradually along with the voltage drop When the battery voltage drops below 39V the outboard will stop automatically to prevent battery over discharge If this happens when the outboard is far away from the shore and there is an alternative battery it s recommended to wait until the battery voltage recovered to 42V or above You can restart the outboard with thr...

Page 52: ...fter the date of purchase Repaired Replaced Parts Three months since the date of maintenance Notes 1 If the three month period overlaps with the original warranty period the warranty against these replaced or repaired parts still expires two years after the date of purchase 2 If the three month period exceeds the original warranty period the warranty of the repaired or replaced parts expires by en...

Page 53: ...use wishful abuse physical damage overcharging or unauthorized repair Dropping improper care or storage You should be noted that minor faults like normal wear and tear that pose no influence on the intended function of the product are also not covered by the warranty Consumables are out of warranty scope 14 3 Warranty Claim Procedures If you find your product defective you can make a claim to your...

Page 54: ... careful examination and confirmation by ePropulsion authorized dealer the defective or faulty components will be repaired or replaced with brand new ones against the actual condition 6 In case your warranty claim be rejected an estimated repair charge with round trip delivery cost will be sent for confirmation ePropulsion authorized service point will conduct maintenance accordingly only after yo...

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