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Check the motor temperature from time to time when using the scooter by
touching the tail cone. If there is a problem, send in the motor. Do not run it into
the dirt. Do not get lazy and blow these things up. Do not leave the nose O-ring
in when not in use, transporting or otherwise after use and never seal it after
charging without waiting at least 30 minutes to an hour.
To check the compartment for water after diving, it is best to merely remove the
testing port and check for water, instead of removing the lid. Every time you
remove the lid, it stresses all the connections unnecessarily. If you do remove the
lid, be sure to keep one hand on top of the motor compartment lid when releasing
the snaps. The lid that has the relay under it. If you allow the lid to pop up it will
pull on the wires from the motor.
Reed Switch
The reed switch may be one of two types but we usually choose the Radio Shack
window switch because it is widely available in most countries, even though there
is no reason for one to break unless you bang it on something with the scooter
apart. If you do replace it, use the same fittings and be sure to sand off the little
flange so it will fit in its hole. The other type of reed switch is one that is threaded
into the tail section. This type of reed switch you must get from me, but that is no
problem. This one lets you adjust the trigger by turning the reed.
Relay
The relay is a 30 amp relay on a custom-made board. For replacements, either
get them from me in one piece or de-solder the relay and put on one just like it -
the part number is on the relay. Some relays are just faulty and can mechanically
stick, but usually if there is a relay problem it is really a motor problem that needs
to be fixed. Any motor problems need to be sent to George Irvine for repair or
replacement at no cost. Just take out the motor by removing the four screws and
send it to us in a double box that is well padded so the tail cone does not get
damaged.
Riding the Scooter - Body Position
The body should be held in a flat position with the neck tilted back to see and the
feet at body level or higher. If you are at any angle, you are inefficient and will be
slower. If your feet are pointed down, you will be much slower and under
unnecessary stress. You should be able to operate and steer the scooter with
one finger if it and you are properly balanced and positioned. JJ and I ride these
things for 6-7 hours straight with no fatigue of any kind. That is what you are
shooting for no matter how long your dive is. You should never be fighting the
scooter, and length makes no difference. Pina rides a Magnum Gavin in Manatee
with no problem what so ever, and she is 5'3", 110.
Gavin Scooter User’s Manual and FAQ (
George Irvine 2002)
