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3. Installation
VAQUITA comes with two adapters that can be fit into two major standard fin
boxes which are widely used on most SUP boards and a universal adapter
for kayaks and any small watercraft without standard fin boxes.
3.1 Installation of VAQUITA Motor
Before installing the VAQUITA Motor to a SUP board/kayak, etc., note that
the SUP board/kayak, etc. must be strong enough to support the VAQUITA
Motor and VAQUITA Battery.
3.1.1 Installing with Standard Adapters
Two standard adapters are available in the package: US fin box adapter
and inflatable SUP fin box adapter. These two standard adapters have
compatible fin boxes. Choose one and follow the below steps to attach
VAQUITA Motor to the standard fin box.
a. Installing with US fin box adapter
1) Attach the US fin box adapter onto the motor base (Figure 3-1). First align
the adapter with the motor base; then insert the adapter into the motor
base until it is well attached.
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Figure 3-1
2) Turn the SUP board/kayak bottom up to attach the US fin box adapter.
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Place the back nut into the fin box and move the nut to the end close
to the tail of the SUP board/kayak, etc.
②
Insert the adapter into the fin box in the direction of arrow, and slide it
in until it fully enters;