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SPIRIT 1.0R USER MANUAL

March, 2018 Version 1.1

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Page 4: ...0 Remote Control Serial No DSRCXXXXXXX SPIRIT 1 0R FCC ID 2AKHE EOM SPIRIT 1 0R FCC ID 2AKHE EO M Model SPIRIT Battery Type Lithium ion Rated Capacity 1018Wh Rated Voltage 40 7V Temperature Range Charging 0 45 32 113 Discharging 20 60 4 140 Storage 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...

Page 5: ...Installation 15 4 Operation 18 4 1 Checklist before Start 18 4 2 Starting 18 4 3 Stopping 19 4 5 Tilting up the Outboard Motor 21 4 6 Fixing the Steering Direction 21 5 Remote Control 22 5 1 LCD Display 22 5 2 Connecting Remote Control to the Outboard 24 5 3 Power Adjusting 25 5 4 Charging the Remote Control 26 5 5 Recalibration 27 5 6 Error Codes and Solutions 28 6 Battery Charging 30 7 Trim Angl...

Page 6: ... Table 38 11 Transportation and Storage 40 11 1 Transportation 40 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 7: ...ium and small sized boats SPIRIT 1 0R includes both longshaft and shortshaft models Longshaft models are recommended for the transom height of 400mm 500mm and shortshaft models are recommended for the transom height of 300mm 400mm 1 1 In the Package Check all the items inside the package against the table below If there is any damage or lack of any listed item please contact your dealer immediatel...

Page 8: ...ure Battery Charger 1 set Kill Switch 2 sets Steering Lock Pin 2 sets Link Arm 1 set Remote Control 1 piece Fixing Guide 1 set 41mm 98mm 2 6mm Plotting Scale 1 1 Screw Size M6 12mm User Manual Warranty Card 1 set Warranty ...

Page 9: ...r included in the package fast charger and solar charger require separate purchase from ePropulsion authorized dealers 1 2 Parts and Diagram Battery Handle Charging Port Charging Indicator Battery Lock Battery Pack Built in lithium batteries and BMS Beaching Pin Propeller Trim Release Lever Skeg Power Port Power Cable Steering Tube Bracket Clamp Clamp Tightening Handle Trim Pin Shaft Motor Anode S...

Page 10: ... Remote control Communication Wirelss Communication Distance 10m 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 Diameter Pitch 280mm 5 8inch SPIRIT Battery Type Lithium Polymer Rated Capacity 1018Wh Rated Voltage 40 7V Cutoff Voltage 33V Full Charged ...

Page 11: ... C 59 F 77 F Dimension L W H 416mm 275mm 202mm Weight 8 5Kg 18 7bls SPIRIT Standard 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 Voltage 50Hz 60Hz Input Current Max 2A 220V Efficiency 87 ...

Page 12: ...14 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 The original certificate was issued by Shenzhen An Teng Testing Service Co Ltd in Shenzhen China CE Test Report NO ATT1710200312E ATT1710200312M ATT1710200312D Issued Date October 20 2017 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 outboard while the propeller is under water Stop the ...

Page 15: ...under temperature 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...

Page 16: ...discharging If battery level is low for a long time it will enter sleep mode Charge to wake it up During long term storage activate the battery every 3 months by a charge condition and keep the battery level at 60 around This activation is very important and it can help keep the battery in good condition After long term storage fully charge the battery before use Do not leave the battery in a hot ...

Page 17: ...ine 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 it will lead 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: ...h 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 botto...

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: ... connections are correct and secure no disconnection or worn 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 remote control Figure 4 1 Step2 Attach the other end of the kill switch to your wrist or life vest Figure 4 2 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Only start the outboard when the propeller is under water I...

Page 21: ... Backward 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 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 switc...

Page 22: ...ard will stop if one of the following situations occurs 1 The throttle is in neutral position 2 The power button is switched off 3 The kill switch is removed 4 The wireless connection between the remote control and battery breaks 5 The battery is empty 6 The outboard goes malfunctions e g motor is blocked or the battery voltage drops below 33V Rotate the throttle to neutral position Wait until the...

Page 23: ...up the Trim Release Lever again to lay it back to the original position Trim Release Lever Screw off the lock nut 75 Never pull up the trim release lever when the propeller is rotating Careful handling is recommended when tilting up and down Tilt up the outboard out of water when the motor is not running 4 6 Fixing the Steering Direction Before attaching the battery inserting the steering lock pin...

Page 24: ... and switch to the next item 2 On setting pages press and hold button the system will save your settings the display will exit from setting page and return to the main page 3 In power on state when the home page displays or all the characters display on the page press button and hold 5s to enter the remote controller pairing page 4 On home page press button to switch between voltage V and battery ...

Page 25: ...n to return home page If users do not set any parameters on the page the current parameters displayed will be saved as user parameters by default When powering on indicates the system is initializing Icon Function Battery level Indicator The solid blocks indicate remaining battery Battery level voltage Indicating accurate current battery level percentage battery voltage indicates current battery l...

Page 26: ... 5 2 Connecting Remote Control to the Outboard For SPIRIT 1 0R wireless type the remote control and the outboard are paired prior to delivery However if the remote control or the wireless outboard is replaced with a new one the original wireless communication will break and the screen will display like the figure below In this case users should get them paired Figure 5 2 In this case please check ...

Page 27: ...battery power port and wait the outboard to finish automatic paring with the Remote When pairing succeeds the screen will display like this Figure 5 4 If pairing fails within 60s please restart from Step 3 5 3 Power Adjusting Attach the kill switch to the remote control before operation Refer to the first two steps of 4 2 Starting The remote control is mainly used to adjust power for the outboard ...

Page 28: ...otor will first stop shortly then start turning to the reverse direction 5 4 Charging the Remote Control The remote control has a built in lithium battery for power supply If the built in battery is running out of power an error code E60 will display on the screen to remind you to charge the remote control Figure 5 6 The solar panel transforms sunlight into electricity to power up the remote It s ...

Page 29: ...ard power position then press button CAL ST will display and CAL will be blinking Step3 Pull 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 Step4 Pull Turn the throttle to the maximum backward power position then press button CAL FO will display and calibration is completed A blinking RESET will display to re...

Page 30: ...ry and check if the motor is blocked If not continue driving at low speed If the error persists please contact your dealer E03 E04 Motor Overheating Wait a few minutes until the motor cools down and the warning message disappears E05 Motor Under Voltage Low battery The outboard may be restarted at lower speed after the code disappears E10 Motor Blocked Disconnect the battery and remove anything th...

Page 31: ...ttery Please charge your battery 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 again after the battery temperature is within that range E58 Battery Hardware Fault Battery has serious hardware breakdown Please ...

Page 32: ... lock to detach the battery Unlock Figure 6 1 Figure 6 2 Step2 Connect the output cable of the battery charger to the battery then connect the AC power plug of the charger to a 100V 240V wall outlet 100V 240V 50Hz 60Hz AC Charger indicator Charging status indicator Figure 6 3 Indicator Normal Status Description Charger indicator Solid green light The charger has been plugged into the power socket ...

Page 33: ...arging 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 be a fault in charger or battery please contact your dealer 3 After fixing the issues of the charger please recheck ...

Page 34: ...e 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 Refer to the section 4 5 Tilting up the Outboard Motor Step2 Remove the pull ring on the trim pin then pull the trim pin out Step1 Pull the trim release lever and tilt up the outboard Step2 Remove the pull ring ...

Page 35: ... 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 serious stop the outboard immediately and try to reduce the trim an...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ... beaching 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 sh...

Page 39: ...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 40: ... 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 41: ...39 Greasing Map 1 3 2 Right Left Greasing as the right side ...

Page 42: ... 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 11 3 Storage If your outboard is going to be 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 package for storage Take adequ...

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: ...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 warranty us...

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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