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SPIRIT 1.0 USER MANUAL

March, 2018 Version 1.3

Summary of Contents for SPIRIT 1.0 Series

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Page 3: ... trust and support in our company are sincerely appreciated We are dedicated to providing high performance electric outboards as well as thrusters reliable lithium batteries and accessories Welcome to visit www epropulsion com and contact us if you have any concerns ...

Page 4: ...tual 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 discrepancy between your products and this manual or should you have any doubts concerning the product or the manual please visit www epropulsion com ePropulsi...

Page 5: ... 15 25 59 77 READ USER MANUAL FIRST DO NOT DISASSEMBLE KEEP AWAY FROM FIRE HEAT SOURCE DO NOT DISCARD AS HOUSEHOLD WASTE ONLY CHARGE WITH SPIRIT CHARGER Product Identification Below figure indicates the position of the product label on which the serial number locates Please record the serial number for access to maintenance or other after sale services Figure 0 1 ...

Page 6: ...tion of Conformity 11 2 Important Notes before Start 12 2 1 Outboard 12 2 2 Battery 13 3 Installation 15 4 Operation 18 4 1 Checklist before Start 18 4 2 Starting 18 4 3 Stopping 20 4 4 Tiller Adjustment 21 4 5 Tilting up the Outboard Motor 23 4 6 Fixing the Steering Direction 24 4 7 Fixing for Easy Carrying 24 5 LCD Display 25 5 1 Display introduction 25 5 2 Error codes and solutions 26 6 Battery...

Page 7: ...3 Replacing the Anode 37 10 4 Maintenance Time Table 37 11 Transportation and Storage 39 11 1 Transportation 39 11 2 Placement 40 11 3 Storage 40 12 Emergency Situations 41 12 1 Impact Damage 41 12 2 Sodden Outboard 41 12 3 Low Battery Level 41 13 Warranty 42 13 1 Warranty Policies 42 13 2 Out of Warranty 43 13 3 Warranty Claim Procedures 43 ...

Page 8: ...ts The SPIRIT 1 0 includes two models SPIRIT 1 0 L and SPIRIT 1 0 S which have different shaft lengths for adaptation of different transom heights SPIRIT 1 0 L is recommended for the transom height between 400mm 500mm and SPIRIT 1 0 S is recommended for the transom height within 300mm 400mm 1 1 In the Package Unpack the package and check if there is any damage caused during transport Check all the...

Page 9: ...he outboard storage Other accessories mentioned in this user manual need to be purchased by users from ePropulsion authorized dealers There are currently three types of official chargers for SPIRIT Battery The one included in the package is Standard Charger The other two are Fast Charger and Solar Charger which need to be purchased separately by users from ePropulsion authorized dealers ...

Page 10: ...Power Port Battery Lock Battery Pack built in Li po batteries and BMS Power Cable Kill Switch Screen Panel Throttle Handle Case Throttle Rubber Handle Beaching Pin Bracket Clamp Clamp Tightening Handle Trim Pin Shaft Motor Propeller Trim Release Lever Anode Skeg Figure 1 1 ...

Page 11: ...peed 1200rpm Steering Tiller control Weight without battery 10 9Kg 24lbs S 11 2Kg 24 7lbs L Dimension L W H 884mm 275mm 1042mm S 1167mm L 34 8 10 8 41 S 45 9 L Shaft Length 625mm 24 6 S 750mm 29 5 L Trim Angle 0 7 14 21 75 Propeller Specification 280mm 11inch SPIRIT Battery Type Lithium Polymer Rated Capacity 1018Wh Rated Voltage 40 7V Cutoff Voltage 33V Full Charged Voltage 46 2V ...

Page 12: ...imension L W H 416mm 275mm 202mm Weight 8 5Kg 18 7bls SPIRIT Battery Charger Output Power 180W Output Voltage 46 2VDC Output Current 4A Cutoff Current 0 4A Voltage Accuracy 0 5 V Temperature Range Operation 29 C 45 5 C 20 2 F 113 9 F Storage 40 C 75 C 40 F 167 F Rated Input Voltage 100 264VAC Output Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Input Current Max 2A 220V Efficiency 87 ...

Page 13: ... EN 55014 2 2015 EN 61000 3 2 2014 EN 61000 3 3 2013 EN 60204 1 2016 EN ISO 12100 2010 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The original certificate was issued by Shenzhe...

Page 14: ...he outboard operations including start stop steering and 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 ...

Page 15: ...perature protection over current protection communication function etc Though the battery has been tested to be reliable and safe during normal operation it should be handled with care as safety is critically important Please adhere to the following instructions when using it Do not drop strike or squash the battery Do not disassemble the battery or conduct unauthorized repair the battery disassem...

Page 16: ...l is low for a long time it will enter sleep mode Charge to wake it up During long time storage activate the battery every 3 months by a charge condition and keep the battery charge level at 60 around This activation is very 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 co...

Page 17: ...line The mounting height of the outboard affects the running speed seriously When the mounting height is too high cavitation may occur to waste power When the mounting height is too low the water resistance will increase and Figure 3 3 Ensure to mount the outboard on the centerline of your boat If the boat shape is asymmetric please consult your dealer to get proper solution ...

Page 18: ...according to your transom height and applications The optimum mounting height is affected by the conditions of boat and requirements It s recommended to test running at a different height to help obtain the optimum mounting height You can consult your dealer to get more information Step2 Lift the battery by gripping the handle and pull up the battery lock Align the two slots on the battery bottom ...

Page 19: ... cable in the power port and tighten the connector Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 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 20: ...on 6 Ensure 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 4 2 Starting Step1 Put the kill switch on the pointed position of tiller Figure 4 1 Step2 Attach the other end of the kill switch to your wrist or life vest O...

Page 21: ...onsideration always attach the lanyard of kill switch to your wrist or life vest so that the outboard will be stopped in the emergency situation of falling The kill switch has magnetic field keep it 50cm 20inch away from pacemakers and other medical implants The magnetic field of kill switch may interfere with some electronic instruments keep it away from these electronic instruments Keep the kill...

Page 22: ...d NEUTRAL Figure 4 4 4 3 Stopping The outboard can be stopped in one of the following four ways NEUTRAL Turn throttle to neutral position Remove the Kill Switch 1 2 Switch off the power button Disconnect the power cable ...

Page 23: ... 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 4 4 Tiller Adjustment The tiller of SPIRIT 1 0 is adjustable on both horizontal and vertical directions Pull up the tiller if necessary during operation Rotate the throttle to neutral position Wait until the outboard stops t...

Page 24: ...al direction to the limit then the tiller can be folded down Step1 pulling outwards Step2 folding Figure 4 6 Rotate the clamping bracket by 90 before folding down the tiller to avoid interference Folding the tiller provides convenience when transporting or storing the outboard motor ...

Page 25: ...ry handle and the outboard will stay at a position of 75 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 75 Figure 4 8 Never toggle the Trim Release Lever when the propeller is rotating Slight and gentle operations are recommended when tilting up and down Figure 4 7 ...

Page 26: ...ontal level will be disabled Use the pin if necessary Insert the Steering Lock Pin into the hole Steering direction fixed in front Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 4 7 Fixing for Easy Carrying Rotate the tiller by 180 and fold to the position as indicated in Figure 4 11 Then put the lock pin into the hole to fix the folded tiller for easy carrying storage or transportation Put the pin into the hole Figure 4...

Page 27: ...power off In power on state press the SELECT button to switch the display between Battery remaining time and Battery voltage In power on state long press SELECT button 10secs to enter throttle calibration mode Battery capacity indicator Low battery indicator Motor power Indicating System overheated Indicating Kill switch needed Battery remaining time at current speed Battery voltage Warning Error ...

Page 28: ...n 5 Steer your boat to shore or wharf as soon as possible and fully charge the battery in time This icon will display when some error has occurred An error code will also display Please refer to the error codes list to troubleshoot errors e g Error code E01 This icon will display when the kill switch is removed from the tiller which will lead to motor stop Please attach the kill switch back This i...

Page 29: ...the warning message disappears E05 Motor Under Voltage Indicate the battery level is extremely low The outboard can probably be restarted at lower speed after the message is dismissed E10 Motor Blocked Disconnect the battery and remove anything that is blocking the motor Make sure the propeller can be rotated by hand smoothly E20 Battery Communication Fault Turn off the motor and reconnect the bat...

Page 30: ...ntact your dealer for repair E55 Battery Empty Indicating the battery is empty The outboard can probably be restarted at lower speed after the message is dismissed E56 Battery Charging Over Current Restart the motor and drive at lower speed If this problem still persists please contact your dealer E57 Battery Discharging Over Current Battery can only work between 20 C and 60 C Motor can be started...

Page 31: ...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 battery Unlock Figure 6 1 Figure 6 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 sta...

Page 32: ...ator is still off after disconnecting with the battery there may be a fault in charger please contact your dealer Charging status indicator Light out 1 Disconnect the battery with charger if the charger indicator becomes solid green remark for the colour there may be a fault in battery please contact your dealer 2 Disconnect the battery with charger if the charger indicator is still off there may ...

Page 33: ...side 75 21 14 7 0 Figure 7 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 75 position Users can refer to the section 4 5 Tilting up the Outboard Motor Step2 Remove the pull ring on the trim pin and then pull the trim pin out Step1 Pul...

Page 34: ...d the outboard motor will stay at the desired trim angle Figure 7 4 Step5 Try to tilt up the outboard and test if the angle is successfully fixed It is recommended 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 se...

Page 35: ...boat and a low running speed a lower pitch propeller is more suitable Inversely for a smaller load boat and a fast running speed a higher pitch one is more suitable Contact your dealer on propeller selection 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 Figure 8 1 ...

Page 36: ...reefs or rocks In anti grounding mode the underwater part of the outboard is flexible in tilting direction and the motor will automatically tilt up if it hits something underwater 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 9 1 Toggle up Figure 9 2 Never turn the throttle b...

Page 37: ... pin again and make the trim release lever return to horizontal position the anti grounding protection will be disabled and the outboard will work in normal 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 un...

Page 38: ...he sharp propeller edges Check the propeller based on the following tips then refer to the Chapter 8 Propeller Assembly 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 Do not start the outboard in shallow or unknown water conditions Only ...

Page 39: ... can work at its optimal state The following table shows a general maintenance frequency 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 ca...

Page 40: ...38 Greasing Map 3 5 4 Right 1 2 Left Greasing as the right side ...

Page 41: ...ge to pack the outboard before transportation Figure 11 1 Figure 11 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 42: ...red 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 plac...

Page 43: ...tboard If the outboard is sodden stop it immediately and disconnect the battery Then take the outboard to a dealer immediately Ensure the outboard is thoroughly inspected before re operation 12 3 Low Battery Level When the battery voltage is lower than a set threshold the outboard will stop automatically to prevent battery from over discharging If this happens when the outboard is far away from th...

Page 44: ...onths since the date of maintenance Note 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 repaired or replaced parts continue applying to warranty during the extended period In order to validate the warra...

Page 45: ...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 13 3 Warranty Claim Procedures If you find your product defective you can make a claim to your dea...

Page 46: ...ination 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 confirmati...

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Page 48: ...anual If you have any concerns or find any problems while reading please don t hesitate to contact us We are delighted to offer service for you ePropulsion Innovation HK Ltd Website www epropulsion com Email service epropulsion com ...

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