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Table of Contents

1.1 In the Package ......................................................................................... 5
1.2 Parts and Diagram................................................................................... 7
1.3 Specifications .......................................................................................... 8
1.4 Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................... 11

2 Important Notes before Start ................................................................ 12

2.1 Outboard ................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Battery .................................................................................................... 13

3 Installation ........................................................................................... 15
4 Connecting a 48V Battery ..................................................................... 19
5 Operation.............................................................................................. 20

6 Evo Control System .............................................................................. 28

6.1 Display Panel ......................................................................................... 28
6.2 Charging the Remote Control ............................................................... 32

6.2.1 Charging by Solar Power ............................................................. 32
6.2.2 Charging by Wired Connection ................................................... 32

6.3 Power Adjusting .................................................................................... 34

6.3.1 Power Adjusting for Evo Control System ................................... 34

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Page 3: ...ing optimization of our products ePropulsion reserves the rights of con stantly 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 fin...

Page 4: ... note the posi tion of the serial numbers and record them for access to warranty service and other after sale services Figure 0 1 Electric Outboard Motor Model Rated Power 1000 W Rated Voltage 48 V S N Date Serial NO Electric Outboard Motor Model Rated Power 1000 W Rated Voltage 48 V S N Date ...

Page 5: ...4 Connecting a 48V Battery 19 5 Operation 20 5 1 Checklist before Start 20 5 2 Starting 20 5 3 Stopping 22 5 4 Power off the External Battery 23 5 5 Tiller Adjustment 24 5 6 Tilting up the Outboard Motor 26 5 7 Fixing the Steering Direction 27 5 8 Fixing for Easy Carrying 27 6 Evo Control System 28 6 1 Display Panel 28 6 2 Charging the Remote Control 32 6 2 1 Charging by Solar Power 32 6 2 2 Charg...

Page 6: ...ion 44 9 Trim Angle Adjusting 45 10 Propeller Assembly 47 11 Anti grounding Mode 48 12 Maintenance 50 12 1 Notes 50 12 2 Propeller Maintenance 50 12 3 Replacing the Anode 51 12 4 Maintenance Time Table 52 13 Transportation and Storage 53 13 1 Transportation 53 13 2 Placement 54 13 3 Storage 54 14 Emergency Situations 55 14 1 Impact Damage 55 14 2 Submerged Outboard 55 14 3 Low Battery Level 55 15 ...

Page 7: ...0 Evo an ideal option for tenders dinghies and sailboats The SPIRIT 1 0 Evo includes two models SPIRIT 1 0 Evo L and SPIRIT 1 0 Evo S which have different shaft lengths for adaptation of different transom heights 1 1 In the Package Unpack the package and check if there is any damage caused during transport Check all the items inside the package against the below list If there is any transport dama...

Page 8: ...ry Plus The one included in the package is Standard Charger The other three are Fast Charg er Solar Charger and DC Charger which need to be purchased separately by us ers from ePropulsion authorized dealers Items Qty Unit Figure Battery Charger 1 set Spirit External Battery Cable Purchase Separately 1 set Steering Lock Pin 2 pieces User Manual Warranty Card Quality Certifi cate Invita tion Card 1 ...

Page 9: ... Handle Charging Port Charging Indicator Power Port Battery Lock Battery Pack built in Li po batteries and BMS Power Cable Beaching Pin Bracket Clamp Clamp Tightening Handle Trim Pin Shaft Motor Propeller Trim Release Lever Anode Skeg Figure 1 1 ...

Page 10: ...le Petrol Outboard 3 hp Maximum Overall Efficiency 55 Maximum Rotation Speed 1200 rpm Steering Remote Control Tiller Control Weight without battery 10 2 kg S 10 6 kg L Dimension L W H 405 mm 226 mm 1072 mm S 405 mm 226 mm 1197 mm L Shaft Length 625 mm S 750 mm L Trim Angle 0 7 14 21 85 Propeller Diameter Pitch 280 mm 5 8 ...

Page 11: ...500 cycles 80 of Rated Capacity Temperature Range Charging 0 C 45 C 32 F 113 F Discharging 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Dimension L W H 416 mm 275 mm 202 mm Weight 8 8 kg 19 4 lbs External Battery Requirement Type Lead acid Battery or Lithium Battery Rated Voltage 48 V Minimum Voltage 39 V Maximum Voltage 60 V Minimum Continuous Discharge Current 28 A Internal Resistance 100 mΩ ...

Page 12: ... Efficiency 87 It is forbidden to charge other batteries with SPIRIT charger It is strictly forbid den to charge SPIRIT battery with non official standard charger SPIRIT Battery Plus SPIRIT 1 0 Evo machine and SPIRIT 1 0 Plus charger should be used together It is forbidden to use SPIRIT Battery Plus and SPIRIT 1 0 Plus charger for SPIRIT 1 0 Evo machine and it is forbidden to use SPIRIT battery fo...

Page 13: ... 2006 42 EC RED directive 2014 53 EU Applied Standards EN 55014 1 2017 EN 300328 2019 EN 55014 2 2015 EN 50663 2017 EN 61000 3 2 2014 EN 62368 1 2014 A1 2017 EN 61000 3 3 2013 A1 2019 EN 60204 1 2018 EN 301489 1 2019 EN ISO 12100 2010 EN 301489 3 2019 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfe...

Page 14: ... tilting Check the status of the outboard and battery level before each trip Follow the boat manufacturer s instructions on the maximum allowed outboard power of your boat do not overload the boat or the outboard Take serious of battery safety Follow battery instructions avoid short circuit overheat overcharge and over discharge Only run the outboard while the propeller is under water Stop the out...

Page 15: ...trike or squash the battery Do not disassemble the battery or conduct unauthorized repair the battery disassembly can only be conducted by ePropulsion service Never charge a broken or damaged battery Only charge the battery with an ePropulsion original charger Do not charge the battery near flammable materials like carpet or wood Disconnect charger when not in use Though the battery is IP67 waterp...

Page 16: ...y important and it can help to keep the battery in good condition After long time storage fully charge the battery before use Do not leave the battery in a hot or pressurized container such as trunk of the vehicle on hot days Dispose of unusable or damaged batteries in a container specially reserved for this purpose follow appropriate local guideline and regulations For further information you can...

Page 17: ...ix the outboard to the boat The dimensions of the two mounting holes are shown below Figure 3 3 Never use screws to fix the outboard when the clamp handles are not fully tight ened 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 vib...

Page 18: ...hen the mounting height is too high ventilation may occur to waste power When the mount ing height is too low the water resistance will increase and it will lead to efficiency and running speed reducing Transom Height Recommended Model 400mm 500mm SPIRIT 1 0 Evo S Higher than 500mm SPIRIT 1 0 Evo L Select a proper model according to your transom height and applications The opti mum mounting height...

Page 19: ...tem and outboard Step3 Lift the battery by gripping the handle and pull up the battery lock Align the two slots on the battery bottom to the blocks on the bracket and put down the bat tery Release the battery lock and lock the battery on the bracket Ensure to hold the battery handle before detaching or mounting the battery Figure 3 6 Transom height Top of boat transom Bottom of boat lowest point S...

Page 20: ...ector The connector is metal and it own needs to be figure tight of a turn clockwise Figure 3 7 Figure 3 8 Make sure the power cable connector and socket are dry before connecting to avoid short circuit Please spray and clean the connectors about every 3 months with contact spray ...

Page 21: ...oid battery short circuit during connection Do not short circuit the main switch with other power supplies The main switch should be mounted on the boat and the back plate of the main switch should not be removed Outboard motor will stop working once the power cable disconnects Counterclockwisely turn the reset button on the power switch until it is stuck to power on the battery before use Users c...

Page 22: ...nsure the throttle can travel smoothly 7 Check the connections before each trip ensure the connections are correct and secure no disconnection or worn or aging connections 8 Check and ensure the power port is dry to avoid short circuit Only start the outboard when the propeller is under water If the cable has been immersed in water please dry the cable thoroughly before connection or turning on po...

Page 23: ...ll switch may interfere with some electronic instruments keep it away from these electronic instruments Keep the kill switch 50cm 20inch away from magnetic cards e g Credit cards and other magnetic media Step2 Press and hold 2secs the POWER button to power on the system Figure 5 2 Step3 Turn the throttle from zero position to a desired direction to start the outboard motor Change the heading direc...

Page 24: ...utboard can be stopped in one of the following four ways Zero Position Turn throttle to zero position Remove the Kill Switch 1 2 Switch off the power button Disconnect the power cable Forward Zero position Backward Evo Remote Control ...

Page 25: ...tely for protection The out board will stop if one of the following situations occurs 1 The throttle is in zero position 2 The power button is switched off 3 The kill switch is removed 4 The connection between tiller and battery is cut 5 The battery is empty 6 The outboard goes malfunctions e g motor is blocked or the battery voltage drops below 33V 7 Press the button of the safety wristband 8 The...

Page 26: ...er Switch Figure 5 5 5 5 Tiller Adjustment The Evo Tiller of SPIRIT 1 0 Evo is adjustable in both horizontal and vertical direc tions Pulling up the tiller Pull up the tiller if necessary during operation 1 Figure 5 6 ...

Page 27: ...l direction to the limit then the tiller can be folded down 1 2 Figure 5 7 Rotate the clamping bracket by 90 before folding down the tiller to avoid inter ference Folding the tiller provides convenience when transporting or storing the outboard motor ...

Page 28: ...ry handle and the outboard will stay at a position of 90 trim angle Hold the battery handle and toggle up the Trim Release Lever once again users can lay down the outboard gently to the original position in water Trim Release Lever Figure 5 8 Figure 5 9 Never toggle the Trim Release Lever when the propeller is rotating Slight and gentle operations are recommended when tilting up and down 90 ...

Page 29: ...ontal level will be disabled Use the pin if necessary Insert the Steering Lock Pin into the hole Steering direction fixed in front Figure 5 10 Figure 5 11 5 8 Fixing for Easy Carrying Figure 5 12 Rotate the tiller by 180 and fold to the position as indicated in Figure 5 12 Then put the lock pin into the hole to fix the folded tiller for easy carrying storage or transpor tation Put the pin into the...

Page 30: ...r 1 In power off state press and hold the power button to power on the control system 2 In power on state press and hold the power button to power off the control system OK 1 On setting pages press button to save the current settings and switch to the next item 2 On setting pages press and hold button and the system will save your settings the display will exit from setting page and return to the ...

Page 31: ...age 3 On home page press button to switch the travelling distance or time displaying icon between and Menu 1 In power on state press and hold button to enter the preference setting page Preference setting page 2 On preference setting page press and hold button to enter the battery setting page Battery setting page 3 On any page press button to return home page press Up button Main page 1 Main page...

Page 32: ...tting page For example indicates current battery level indicates current battery voltage Over heat alert Hidden system temperature is in normal range Shown constantly system is over tempera ture and the pod will stop working The pod can t be started until the system tempera ture drops to a certain level Kill switch sta tus indicator Hidden kill switch is present and is wor king well Shown constant...

Page 33: ...m is wireless connecting with outboard Reverse char ging indicator Shown constantly the reverse charging function is open Blink the machine is charging the battery Safety wrist band connec ting display Shown constantly the safety is connecting with the control system successfully Blink there is a safety wristband to discon nect The number indicates the number of safety wristbands connected to the ...

Page 34: ...gh sunshine it will generate electricity to charge the in built lithium battery Face the solar panel of the remote control toward sunlight to get better charging effect Figure 6 2 Charging by solar power is recommended 6 2 2 Charging by Wired Connection If the remote control can t get enough solar power for a long time the battery will run out In this case error code E60 Figure 6 3 will display to...

Page 35: ...nted on the boat and the back plate of the main switch should not be removed After long term storage charge the control system before use The communication cable is not included in this package Please purchase one from your dealer if you choose this charging method Once the communication cable disconnects charging automatically stops and the running motor stops Please restart the motor Communicati...

Page 36: ... throttle forward position to increase the power The maximum forward backward power is shown below Figure 6 5 Figure 6 6 Before power on the Control system please reset the throttle to zero position If you find a blinking RESET on the display panel you are reminded to reset the throttle to zero position If you pull the throttle from the forward position to the backward position direct ly the motor...

Page 37: ...he maximum forward power position then press button CAL ST will display and CAL will be blinking Step3 Pull the throttle to the middle zero position whe re you can hear a click sound then press button CAL bA will display and CAL will be blinking Step4 Pull the throttle to the maximum backward power position then press button CAL FO will display and calibration is completed A blinking RESET will di...

Page 38: ...36 Recalibration process LCD Displaying Step5 Push the throttle to zero position and press the button and return to the main page ...

Page 39: ...d the number of safety wristbands decreases At this time you can continue to operate the machine by returning the throttle to zero position The buzzer of the Evo control system will stop but the display continues to flash If you confirm that you need to cancel the alarm state please restart the Evo control system or the disconnected wristband 6 4 3 Emergency Stop After the safety wristband and the...

Page 40: ... new communication Method 1 Pairing without Communication Cable Step1 Switch off system power and hold the remote control within 0 5m of the out board Step2 Press and hold the button to switch on the remote control Step3 Ensure the wireless indicator is shown constantly on the home page Step4 Press button and hold 5s to enter the pairing setting page Figure 6 9 On this page you can find the blinki...

Page 41: ...he control system or the outboard is replaced with a new one the original wireless link will break and wireless communication failure will occur The main page of the LCD panel on the Control system will display as below In this case users should conduct pairing again Figure 6 11 However if the Control system and the outboard are not replaced but the LCD panel still displays like this you should ch...

Page 42: ...tor overcurrent Refer to Solution to E10 Motor fails or circuit board fails causing motor overcur rent Try to turn off the main switch and wait for 10 seconds then turn on the switch again E06 The battery voltage level is too low Operate the motor at low power Please charge the battery as soon as possible E10 Motor stall which may be caused by blocked propeller Turn off power then clean up the thi...

Page 43: ... throttle position sensor E56 Communication Error bet ween outboard and battery Check if the communication cable between outboard and battery is well connected if yes please restart the system E60 The remote control is run ning out of power Please connect the remote control to the pod by a communication cable Please refer to section 6 2 2 Charged by Wired Connecti on All cha racters display The mo...

Page 44: ...multaneously Step1 Power off the outboard first Then disconnect the power cable and detach from the power port Hold the handle and pull up the battery lock to detach the bat tery Unlock Figure 7 1 Figure 7 2 Step2 Connect the output cable of battery charger to the battery then connect the AC power plug of the charger to the 100V 240V wall outlet 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz AC Charger indicator Charging st...

Page 45: ...ntact your dealer to change the battery 3 If the charger indicator is still off after disconnecting with the battery there may be a fault in charger please contact your dealer Charging status indi cator Light out 1 Make sure the AC socket has power output 2 Disconnect the battery with charger if the charger indicator becomes solid green there may be a fault in battery please contact your dealer to...

Page 46: ...mmunication cable When any of the following conditions occur the hydro generation will be stopped 1 The Evo control system is set to turn off the hydro generation function 2 The Evo control system is in the forward backward state not in the zero position 3 The ship is not traveling or traveling too fast higher than 35km h 4 The battery level is higher than 90 The hydro generation function can be u...

Page 47: ... Inside 85 21 14 7 0 Figure 9 1 Only adjust the trim angle when the outboard is stopped Never toggle the Trim Release Lever if the propeller is rotating To adjust trim angle Step1 Pull the trim release lever up and tilt up the outboard to the 85 position Us ers can refer to the section 5 6 Tilting up the Outboard Motor Step2 Remove the pull ring on the trim pin and then pull the trim pin out Figur...

Page 48: ...d the out board motor will stay at the desired trim angle Figure 9 4 Step5 Try to tilt up the outboard and test if the angle is successfully fixed It is rec ommended to try different trim angles to help find the best working trim angle for the boat and operating conditions Please increase the speed gradually during test watch out for water cavity and other instability problems if the problem gets ...

Page 49: ...e follow instructions in Figure 10 1 to as semble a new propeller properly Figure 10 1 Step1 Attach the washer Step2 Fix the pin to the hole on motor shaft Step3 Attach the propeller Step4 Attach the disc spring Step5 Tighten the hex locknut with 17mm socket wrench Step6 Attach the anode Step7 Attach the M5 spring washer Step8 Attach the M5 screw ...

Page 50: ...lexible in tilting direction and the motor will automatically tilt up if it hits something underwater Never turn the throttle backward when the outboard is in anti grounding mode To set the outboard in anti grounding mode Step1 Pull the beaching pin to the limit and hold then pull the trim release lever to the upmost position Pull and Hold Figure 11 1 Toggle up Figure 11 2 Step2 Release the beachi...

Page 51: ...ounding protection will be disabled and the outboard will work in nor mal state Never pull the trim release lever when the propeller is rotating Never activate the anti grounding mode when the propeller is rotating Only use the anti grounding mode in necessary conditions such as in shallow water near the shore or unknown underwater conditions ...

Page 52: ... the sharp propeller edges Check the propeller based on the following tips then refer to the 10 Propeller Assem bly to replace a new propeller if necessary 1 Check the propeller blades for wear broken and other damage 2 Check the pin for wear and damage 3 Check for water plants fishing net or line twine around the propeller Regular maintenance is beneficial to keep your outboard working in optimal...

Page 53: ...51 12 3 Replacing the Anode Please refer to the figure below to replace a new anode if necessary Figure 12 1 Figure 12 2 Figure 12 3 Figure 12 4 Anode Anode Anode M4 Washer Anode Anode ...

Page 54: ...ency which however may vary according to operating conditions Item Operations Initial Every 50 hours 3 months 100 hours 6 months 200 hours 12 months Anode Check Replace Greasing points Greasing Propeller and pin Check Replace The symbol indicates checks may be carried out by users The symbol indicates work to be carried out by your dealer Greasing Map 3 1 Left Greasing as the right side Right 2 ...

Page 55: ...ge to pack the outboard before transportation Figure 13 1 Figure 13 2 The Li ion batteries higher than 100Wh are not allowed in the aircraft The Li ion batteries are classified under Class 9 dangerous goods see Lithium Battery Guidance Document IATA 2015 Revision 1 I Site www iata org Never ship a damaged or broken battery ...

Page 56: ...ored for more than 2 months it s advised to have the outboard cleaned checked prior to storage It s recommended to pack the outboard with ePropulsion original package for storage Take adequate damping absorber for protection before transport and storage And ensure the propeller receives no pressure if the propeller is installed on the propeller shaft Store the outboard in a dry well ventilated pla...

Page 57: ...board If the outboard is submerged stop it immediately and disconnect the battery Ensure the outboard is thoroughly inspected before re operation Please contact your dealer for more information 14 3 Low Battery Level When the battery voltage is lower than a set threshold the outboard will stop auto matically to prevent battery from over discharging If this happens when the outboard is far away fro...

Page 58: ... 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 repaired or replaced parts continue applying to warranty during the extended period In order to validate the warranty users are required to fill in the Warranty Ca...

Page 59: ...e 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 15 3 Warranty Claim Procedures If you find your product defective you can make a claim to your dealer following be low procedures 1 Fill in...

Page 60: ...ation 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 your confirmation...

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