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4.7 Fixing for Porting ....................................................................... - 22 -

5 LCD Displaying .......................................................................................... - 23 -

5.1 Display introduction ................................................................... - 23 -

5.2 Error codes and solutions ........................................................ - 25 -

6 Battery Charging ...................................................................................... - 28 -

7 Trim Angle Adjusting ............................................................................... - 30 -

8 Propeller Assembling .............................................................................. - 32 -

9 Anti-grounding Mode............................................................................. - 33 -

10 Maintenance ............................................................................................ - 35 -

10.1 Notes ........................................................................................... - 35 -

10.2 Propeller Maintenance ............................................................ - 35 -

10.3 Changing the Anode ............................................................... - 36 -

10.4 Maintenance Time Table ........................................................ - 36 -

11 Transportation and Storage .................................................................. - 38 -

11.1 Transportation ............................................................................ - 38 -

11.2 Placement ................................................................................... - 39 -

11.3 Storage ........................................................................................ - 39 -

12 Emergency Situations ............................................................................ - 40 -

12.1 Impact Damage......................................................................... - 40 -

12.2 Sodden Outboard .................................................................... - 40 -

12.3 Low Battery Level ..................................................................... - 40 -

13 Warranty Claim ....................................................................................... - 41 -

Summary of Contents for SPIRIT 1.0

Page 2: ...r any damage or injury caused by improper operations Due to an ongoing optimization if you find any discrepancy between your outboard and this manual or have any question regarding the product or this manual please contact ePropulsion This manual is subject to update without prior notice please refer to www epropulsion hk for the latest version ePropulsion reserves the right of final interpretatio...

Page 3: ...tion The label on the outboard is positioned as shown below The serial number is marked on the label Record the serial number as a reference for maintenance or ordering spare components from the dealer DT1E31001 Figure 0 1 ...

Page 4: ...ew 5 1 1 In the Package 5 1 2 Components and Consists 7 1 3 Specifications 8 2 Important Notes before Start 10 2 1 Outboard 10 2 2 Battery 11 3 Installation 13 4 Operation 16 4 1 Checking List before Start 16 4 2 Starting 16 4 3 Stopping 18 4 4 Tiller Adjustment 19 4 5 Tilting up the Outboard Motor 21 4 6 Fixing of Steering 22 ...

Page 5: ...r Assembling 32 9 Anti grounding Mode 33 10 Maintenance 35 10 1 Notes 35 10 2 Propeller Maintenance 35 10 3 Changing the Anode 36 10 4 Maintenance Time Table 36 11 Transportation and Storage 38 11 1 Transportation 38 11 2 Placement 39 11 3 Storage 39 12 Emergency Situations 40 12 1 Impact Damage 40 12 2 Sodden Outboard 40 12 3 Low Battery Level 40 13 Warranty Claim 41 ...

Page 6: ... 1 0 to be an ideal option for tenders dinghies and sailboats The SPIRIT 1 0 includes two variants SPIRIT 1 0 L and SPIRIT 1 0 S which have different shaft lengths for adaptation of different transom height SPIRIT 1 0 L is recommended for the transom height of 400mm 500mm and SPIRIT 1 0 S is recommended for the transom height of 300mm 400mm 1 1 In the Package Please check whether all of the items ...

Page 7: ... 6 Battery 1 set Battery charger 1 set Magnetic key 2 sets Front Fixed Pin 2 sets User Manual 1 set Save the ePropulsion package for the outboard storage ...

Page 8: ...Port Charging Indicator Power Port Battery Lock Battery Pack built in Li po batteries and BMS Power Cable Magnetic Key LCD Display Tiller Throttle Pull Pin Fixing Clamp Clamp Handle Trim Pin Shaft Long Short Motor Propeller Tilt Handle Anode Skeg Figure 1 1 ...

Page 9: ...rd 1200rpm Reverse 1200rpm Control System Tiller control Weight without battery 10 9Kg 24lbs S 11 2Kg 24 7lbs L Dimension L W H 884mm 275mm 1042mm S 884mm 275mm 1167mm L Shaft Length 650mm S 775mm L Trim Angle 0 7 14 21 75 Propeller Specification 280mm x 5 8inch Battery Type Lithium Polymer Rated Capacity 1000Wh Rated Voltage 40 7V Cutoff Voltage 33V Full Charged Voltage 46 2V Charging Time 6Hr ...

Page 10: ...rging 20 60 4 140 Relative humidity 65 20 RH Dimension L W H 416mm 275mm 202mm Weight 8 5Kg 18 7bls Battery Charger Watt 180W Temperature Range Operating 29 45 5 20 2 113 9 Storage 40 75 40 167 Input Voltage 100V 264V Input Frequency 50Hz 60Hz Input Current AC 3A Output DC 24V 8A Efficient 88 ...

Page 11: ...an oar on board especially if the electric outboard motor is the sole propulsion system Familiarize yourself with all the outboard operations including start stop steering and tilting Check the status of the outboard and battery level before each trip Follow the boat manufacture s instruction on the permissible motorization of your boat do not overload the boat or the outboard Take serious of batt...

Page 12: ...opulsion specified charger The battery has built in battery management system and it provides cell balancing protection over charge protection over discharge protection short circuit protection over temperature protection under temperature protection over current protection communication functions and so on Though the battery has been tested to be reliable and efficient during normal operation it ...

Page 13: ... battery itself will discharge with a small current around 100mA until it reaches the 60 battery level 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 full charge the battery before use Do not leave the bat...

Page 14: ...e 3 1 Figure 3 2 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 Center Line Figure 3 3 The mounting height of the outboard affects the running speed seriously When the mounting height is too high cavitation may occur to waste power ...

Page 15: ... 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 carrying the handle and pulling up the battery lock Align the two slots on battery to the blocks on bracket and put ...

Page 16: ...er 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 contacts about every 3 months with contact spray ...

Page 17: ...position 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 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 p...

Page 18: ... has magnetic field keep it 50cm 20inch away from pacemakers and other medical implants The magnetic field of magnetic key may interfere with some electronic instruments keep it away from these electronic instruments Keep the magnetic key 50cm 20inch away from magnetic cards e g Credit cards and other magnetic media Step3 Press and hold 2secs the POWER button to power on system Figure 4 3 ...

Page 19: ...Change the heading direction of the boat by turning the tiller on horizontal level Backward Forward Figure 4 4 4 3 Stopping The outboard can be stopped in one of the following four ways Turn throttle to zero position Remove the magnetic key 1 2 Switch off the power button Disconnect the power cable ...

Page 20: ...malfunction situations the outboard will stop immediately for protection The outboard will stop if one of the following situations occurs 1 The throttle is in zero position 2 The power button is switched off By pressing the power button 3 The magnetic key is removed 4 The connection between tiller and battery is broken 5 The battery is out of charge 6 The outboard goes malfunction e g motor blocke...

Page 21: ...ial direction to the limit then the tiller can be folded down 1 2 Figure 4 6 Rotate the clamping bracket by 90 degrees before folding down the tiller to avoid interference Folding the tiller provides convenience when transporting or storing the outboard motor ...

Page 22: ...he battery handle and the outboard will stay at a position of 75 trim angle Hold the battery handle and toggle up the tilt handle once again users can lay down the outboard gently to the original position in water Tilt Handle Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 Never toggle the tilt handle when the propeller is rotating Slight and gentle operations are recommended when tilting up and down ...

Page 23: ...f necessary Put the pin into the hole Steering Drection Fixed in Front Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 4 7 Fixing for Porting Put the pin into the hole Figure 4 11 By rotating the tiller with 180 degrees from the status of Figure 4 10 the fix pin can be put into another hole It is aimed to prevent the rotation of tiller during porting or transportation so the process maybe more conveniently ...

Page 24: ...Indicating Put on the magnetic key Battery remaining time at current speed Battery voltage Warning Error has occurred POWER button SELECT button Figure 5 1 Button Function In power off state press and hold POWER button 2secs power on the motor Repeat this operation to power off In power on state press the SELECT button to switch the display between Battery remaining time and Battery voltage In pow...

Page 25: ... to steer your boat to shore or wharf as soon as possible and full charge the battery in time This icon will display when some error has occurred An error code will also be displayed Please refer to the error coding list to trouble shoot errors e g Error code E01 This icon will display when magnetic key is removed from the tiller which will lead to motor stop Please put the magnetic key back This ...

Page 26: ...or Overheating Wait a few minutes until the motor cools down and 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 Bat...

Page 27: ...ulsion service E51 Battery Temperature Fault Make sure the environment temperature is within 0 C to 45 C Charging will continue when cell temperature is in that range E54 Battery Pack Over Voltage Stop the motor and wait until the error message disappears If the problem still exists contact your dealer for repairing E55 Battery Empty Indicate the battery is empty The outboard can probably be resta...

Page 28: ...reak down Please replace the battery and contact your dealer to repair it E59 Battery Cell Fault Bad cell fault occurs please replace the battery and contact your dealer to repair the bad battery Other Other faults Please contact ePropulsion service Carry out the throttle calibration procedures strictly as the sequences ...

Page 29: ...he power cable and unplug it from the power port Hold the battery handle and pull up the battery lock to detach the battery Unlock Figure 6 1 Figure 6 2 Step2 Connect the battery charger to the walls socket with 100V 240V AC power then connect the battery charger port and charger 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz AC Figure 6 3 Indicator Normal Status Description Charger indicator Solid green light The charger h...

Page 30: ...er if the charger indicator is still light out there may be a fault in battery please contact your dealer to change the charger Charging status indicator Light out 1 Disconnect the battery with charger if the charger indicator become solid green there may be a fault in battery please contact your dealer to change the battery 2 Disconnect the battery with charger if the charger indicator is still l...

Page 31: ...erformance Inside 75 21 14 7 0 Figure 7 1 Only adjust trim angle when the outboard is stopped Never toggle the tilt handle if the propeller is rotating To adjust trim angle Step1 Toggle the tilt handle and tilt up the outboard at 75 position Step2 Remove the ring on the fixing pin and then pull the pin out Step2 Remove the ring and pull out the fixing pin Step1 Toggle the tilt handle and tilt up t...

Page 32: ...esired trim angle Figure 7 4 Step5 Try to tilt up the outboard and test if the fixing angle is successfully fixed Tests with different trim angles are recommended to help find the best working trim angle for the boat and operating conditions Note that increase the speed gradually when test watch for water cavity and other instability problems if the problem become serious stop the outboard immedia...

Page 33: ...t and a low running speed a smaller pitch propeller is more suitable Inversely for a smaller load boat and a fast running speed a large 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 nut with 17mm socket wrench Figure 8 1 ...

Page 34: ... outboard is flexible in tilting direction and the motor will 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 pin to the limit and hold then toggle the tilt handle to upmost position Pull and hold Toggle up Figure 9 1 Figure 9 2 Step2 Release the pin and the tilt handle wi...

Page 35: ...g protection will be disabled and the outboard will work in normal state Never toggle the tilt handle when the propeller is rotating Never operate the anti grounding mode activation when the propeller is rotating Only use the anti grounding mode in needed conditions such as shallow water near the shore or unclear underwater conditions ...

Page 36: ...ns of professional experts or your dealer Only use ePropulsion original components for replacement and maintenance 10 2 Propeller Maintenance Ensure disconnect the battery before each check as a rotating propeller is dangerous Gloves are recommended to wear in order to protect your hand from the sharp propeller edges Checking the propeller as following tips then refer to the chapter Propeller Asse...

Page 37: ...k at optimal state Following table show a general maintenance frequency however it may be adjusted according to operating conditions Item Operations Initial Every 10 hours 1 month 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 carry out by users The symbol indicates work to be car...

Page 38: ... 37 Creasing Map ...

Page 39: ... pack the outboard before transportation Figure 11 1 Figure 11 2 The Li Ion batteries higher than 100 W hour 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 out of order battery ...

Page 40: ... stored 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 packing for storage Take adequate damping absorber protections 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 41: ...Outboard 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 operated again 12 3 Low Battery Level When the battery voltage is lower than a set threshold the outboard will stop automatically to prevent battery over discharge If this happens when the outboard is far away from the s...

Page 42: ...r limit between the above date and 3 months after the date on which the repaired or replaced components are delivered to the consumer 13 2 Warranty Conditions Our warranty is limited to the replacement of supplied parts and admitted as defective by ePropulsion after sales service or to a repair network In general our warranty excludes any corporal material and immaterial damages consecutive or not...

Page 43: ...d in this warranty 13 3 Out of Warranty Products used commercially or deal with special contract are not covered by this ePropulsion limited warranty Normal wear and tear are excluded from the warranty The Warranty Claim Form is not submitted correctly The purchasing proof is invalid Damages caused by operations conflict with this manual 13 4 Warranty Procedures If your product is defective you ca...

Page 44: ...ired or replaced free of charge and the return shipping will be also free of charge 5 In the case of a refusal of your warranty claim a repair fee estimate will be sent to you including transportation back 13 5 How to make a claim Contact ePropulsion service complete and send the Warranty Claim Form Tel 852 66794477 Email service epropulsion hk You can download and submit the Warranty Claim Form t...

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