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1.5 Important Notes
1. When choosing wireless remote control, ensure the top of the communication
module/driver module is uncovered to avoid wireless signal attenuation.
2. Only adults who have fully read and understood this manual are allowed to
operate this product. Read the full user manual carefully before operation,
ePropulsion accepts no liability for any damage or malfunction caused by
operations violating this manual.
3. Only boat owners who are familiar with their boats are allowed to use this pod
system. For a newly bought boat, the boat owner should learn all aspects of
the boat including how the boat behaves in different conditions and practicing
controlling the boat before mounting and operating this pod system.
4. Before operation, familiarize yourself with all the functions and operations of this
product. If there is more than one person onboard, make sure you are not the only
one onboard who knows how to operate this pod drive system to help in case of
an unforeseen emergency.
5. Follow boat builder’s instructions to mount this product to your boat. It is
suggested to have certified boat builders or professional installers to install this
pod system to your boat. Never try to install the pod system on your own if you
never have experience of mounting a pod to your boat before.
6. Check the weather before operation.
7. Watch the environment before operation. The rotating blades of pod drives are
very dangerous and will hurt people or creatures. Do not operate the pod drive in
areas with swimmers or bathers around.
8. If the pod drive system is the only power source of your boat, make sure batteries
on board have enough power for your round trip. We recommend you to calculate
distance and battery consumption.
9. Check before each trip if there are enough safety equipment including but not
limited to enough life jackets, personal flotation devices, fire extinguishers, bells
and whistles, communication equipment, and paddles, etc. Check available local
boating safety requirement before operating.
10. If the pod drive strikes other objects in the water, please stop running
immediately. Return to the nearest harbor and find your dealer for assistance.
11. If an error code displays and the pod drive malfunctions, please reset the throttle
to zero position and cut the power off, then refer to the Warning Information to
acquire the solution to the error.
12. Stop the pod drive immediately if someone falls into water.
13. Only run the pod drive while the propeller is under water.