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Introduction

06

Safety Warnings & Disclaimers

1 0

General Warnings

Warranty

Ride Safety

Propulsion System

Battery

Getting to Know the Lift eFoil

1 6

How the Lift eFoil arrives

Components

Charging the Battery

Assembly

Getting Ready to Ride

3 2

Installing the Battery 

Booting Up the System

Riding the eFoil

3 8

Post Ride

40

Powering Down

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

44

10

10

1 1

12

13

1 6

1 8

28

24

3 2
34

40
40

Battery Safety

14

Pairing the Controller

36

LIFT App

4 2

Summary of Contents for eFOIL 4'4 Pro

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual LIFT eFOIL ...

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Page 5: ...e Lift eFoil 1 6 How the Lift eFoil arrives Components Charging the Battery Assembly Getting Ready to Ride 3 2 Installing the Battery Booting Up the System Riding the eFoil 38 Post Ride 40 Powering Down Maintenance Troubleshooting 44 10 10 1 1 12 13 1 6 1 8 28 24 32 34 40 40 Battery Safety 14 Pairing the Controller 36 LIFT App 4 2 ...

Page 6: ... in foiling The first is the early advocates the ones who have been on the edge of the sport for years who are going to achieve levels of mastery that are simply beyond what we can even comprehend today I see it now with riders we work with at Lift Some are only a few years into foiling some are still in high school but they re doing flips and tackling waves that seemed insurmountable to pioneers ...

Page 7: ...est once again in the ancient art of riding the wind What s most exciting is that non surfers will learn to wing foil and surf open ocean swells in a matter of a few lessons something that traditional surfers have never dreamed of Skilled sailers will create rigid wings true foils that allow them to reach new speeds and a whole new category of racing The world of electric foiling is endless and ne...

Page 8: ...eFOIL OVERVIEW Hatch Compartment Mast Propeller Board 1 3 4 2 08 2 1 4 3 5 Bluetooth Antenna 5 ...

Page 9: ...Electronic Speed Controller ESC Tail Wing Battery Motor 7 8 9 6 09 8 10 6 7 9 Front Wing 10 ...

Page 10: ...f the Lift board without advance notice The most current information can be found on the Lift Foils website www liftfoils com WARRANTY The Lift eFoil is subject to a two year manufacturer s limited warranty The earlier of one year or 300 battery cycles for the Product s battery The manufacturer s limited warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship under normal use during the warranty p...

Page 11: ...king order and that the product is otherwise fit for use NEVER USE A DAMAGED PRODUCT Do not allow others to operate the craft without making them fully aware of the proper procedures and risks of the craft NOT FOR USE BY CHILDREN This product is a powerful water device and should not be operated by anyone under the age of 16 TO REDUCE RISKS RIDE SAFETY 11 ...

Page 12: ...L CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH KEEP BODY FINGERS AND TOES COMPLETELY AWAY FROM THE PROPELLER NEVER HANDLE THE PROPELLER WHILE THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED TO THE LIFT EFOIL Disconnect the power source before servicing the propeller Do not service the propeller in the water NEVER OPERATE TOWARD A PERSON IN THE WATER PROPULSION SYSTEM 12 ...

Page 13: ... this unit in accordance with all applicable laws DO NOT dispose of this unit Recycling or disposal of lithium ion batteries requires specialized facilities Only charge using the unit provided DO NOT leave the battery unattended while charging DO NOT handle the battery and electronics with wet hands DO NOT drop the battery Do not use the product s battery if it is damaged Damage to the battery may...

Page 14: ...compromised Cracks seam of the lid not closing down with the rest of the case The battery experienced significant drop or shock Extremely hot temperature during charging The battery is at a significant level of charge greater than 40 SOC and suddenly cut out during a ride Upon inspection there are no LEDs on the battery and it is unresponsive SAFE BATTERY USAGE Use the battery at your own risk Do ...

Page 15: ...the battery or charger DO NOT use a battery different than the lithium ion Lift Foils battery If damage results from a non Lift Foils battery this will not be covered under the warranty DO NOT disassemble the battery KEEP BATTERY AWAY from heat sources microwaves freezers or pressurized containers IN CASE OF FIRE extinguish with cold water without additives or dry powder in large amounts DO NOT di...

Page 16: ...arate boxes Battery Pack Boards Wings Box Board Bag Board Wing Bag and Wing Propulsion Box Propulsion Mast Propulsion Case Battery Charger Charger AC cable Hand Controller Tool Kit LIFT Sticker GETTING TO KNOW THE LIFT eFOIL HOW THE LIFT eFOIL ARRIVES 16 ...

Page 17: ...pins and inside of the battery cam lock This will extend the life of your electrical contacts One Ounce Bottle of ReelX one spare one 5mm hex key 5 x M8x16mm Screws Change when your existing hatch seal shows signs of wear Spare Hatch Seal Tape one spare one 4mm hex key 3 x M6x30mm Screws for the tail wing 3 x M6x22mm Screws 17 Hex Tool x2 ...

Page 18: ...MENT ESC Electronic Speed Controller Battery Battery Lock Bluetooth Antenna Data Cables 4 2 Pro 4 9 Sport 5 4 Cruiser 5 9 Explorer COMPONENTS 18 DO NOT open your hatch comparment over 90 degrees The board comes in four sizes ...

Page 19: ...e 200 Surf V2 For eFoiling the 200 Surf V2 is what we call our bread and butter Foiling is not about going fast or slow It s about the balance under your feet and the glide This wing is the true magic carpet that does it all and feels amazing Try a few different tail wings to mix it up a bit 250 Surf V2 The big brother to the 200 Surf V2 If you re a larger rider and need some extra float and stabi...

Page 20: ... 28 INCH 32 INCH CARBON FIBER STRUT 3 phase connectors Blue water cooling tube 20 4 TAIL WINGS 48 Surf V2 Our largest and most stable wing Pairs well with the 200 and up wings 38 Surf V2 Our most versatile wing to do it all Pairs well with the 150 and up wings ...

Page 21: ...arging time is less than 2 hours for a ride time of up to 2 hours The battery s management system continuously monitors over 100 parameters and can automatically regulate and disconnect if necessary 8 BATTERY 21 Battery Cell Form Factor Battery Pack Configuration Nominal Battery Voltage Battery Voltage Range Battery Pack Weight Ingress Rating Temperature Range Temperature Range Temperature Range M...

Page 22: ...tteries that will last for about 50 hours of ride time Use a 2mm hex key to remove the remote s end cap 22 Data Cables The data cables sends sensitive communication from the battery to the electrical box and can be damaged by corrosion if not properly maintained These are easily intercharngeable ...

Page 23: ...The power button is above the screen Click to turn the controller ON and OFF POWER BUTTON Gov battery screen HOME SCREEN Under the screen GOVERNOR SET BUTTON 23 ...

Page 24: ...ector and cam locking system and slide into the battery s main connector port Always lay the battery flat and handle it with care Arrange the battery and the battery to face each other male female to allow for an easier connection Always place the battery inside the hatch compartment with care DO NOT drop it in as this might cause damage to the compartment s plastic hook 24 ...

Page 25: ...FTER both the main power connector and data connector have been connected NOTE This is a high energy charger and should not share a power receptacle with other appliances Make sure that the power source for charging can handle up to 1200 watts 7 The battery and charger will make an audible clicking noise when the connection has been made 25 Take care of your data connectors as necessary to maintai...

Page 26: ...rflow and cooling of the charger The charger fan will come on automatically if and when necessary It s OK if the fan does not turn on while charging The battery is fully charged when the lightning bolt icon turns off Charging should take up to 2 hours NOTE It is not necessary to fully discharge the battery before putting it to charge 8 The lightning bolt icon on the charger indicates that charging...

Page 27: ...et Disconnect data plug from battery Disconnect power connector cam lock from battery NOTE After disconnecting the battery the electrical pins of the power connector are live until the green LEDs change from solid to blinking DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY LIFTFOILS COM 27 ...

Page 28: ...eal on the surface with three phase connectors 3 and one blue water tube with connector 2 Locate the four threaded inserts on the bottom of the board This is where the mast will connect Steady the mast and feed the cables through the port at the bottom of the board PRO TIP Arrange the cables so there is a nice smooth curve guiding the tips of the cables toward the front of the board 28 ...

Page 29: ...e mast in place and tighten the bolts with the 5mm hex key Tighten the M8 bolts firmly and cycle through each one at least twice to ensure a secure connection and seal Be sure that all edges of the mast base are seated firmly against the bottom of the board LIFTFOILS COM INSTALLING THE WING Remove the wing from the wing bag Install the wing on the mast using the M6 screws Put the wing cover back o...

Page 30: ...he 3 phase connectors and the blue water tube that you fed into the board when connecting the mast Connect both open ends of the blue water tubing leading from the mast to the electrical box NOTE There is a distinct feeling and sound when the blue water cables connect This is critical to keep the electrical box running cool Water will not flow if the connectors are not properly mated Insert the ph...

Page 31: ...h guarantees a waterproof seal Ensure that the orange o ring is fully inserted CAUTION If the phase connectors are not fully seated into the ESC Box and water enters the hatch compartment it will result in an electrical shock NOTE Plug red green and yellow connectors into the right connection points If a cable is put in the wrong port the prop will spin in reverse LIFTFOILS COM 31 ...

Page 32: ...tery lock cam so it can t move during setup and riding Make sure the electrical box is turned off by viewing the POWER BUTTON button on the left hand side The POWER BUTTON will be a solid blue ring when ON and colorless when OFF 2 Connect the power connector by sliding the cam lock slip over the pin apply forward pressure and twist the cam lock connector 90 degrees to engage CAUTION Remember do no...

Page 33: ...cover from the data port on the battery and carefully plug in the data cable Make sure to feel and hear the data connector click into place The data connector is keyed so it only will connect with the red dots are lined up CAUTION This data cable uses sensitive electrical contacts to relay critical information to the electronics box It is important to keep this connector and its eight pins clean a...

Page 34: ... battery turns on This is the internal battery contact closing the circuit and applying voltage to the system Once the electrical connections are made make sure the propeller is clear of any debris 2 After a few seconds there will be a chime from the motor confirming the startup sequence of the motor NOTE The startup procedure can take up to 12 seconds for a comprehensive system check Lights on th...

Page 35: ...d give the controller a small amount of throttle to spin the propeller NOTE The propeller should be rotating clockwise when facing the front of the board If it is not check the phase connector plugs to make sure the colors match 5 Once the propeller is confirmed to be spinning counter clockwise press the power button on the hand controller to turn it off CAUTION DO NOT transport the board with the...

Page 36: ... to enter pairing mode 5 After the controller is in pairing mode press and hold the black relay button on the electrical box located near the blue water tubing for up to 3 seconds The blue startup button will flash and the hand controller will display the governor mode power level PAIRING HAND CONTROLLER VIA BLUETOOTH If the screen on the hand controller is indicating no signal the hand controller...

Page 37: ...e serial number of the receiver box is located under the white phase connectors The battery serial number is located near the battery handle A white manilla envelope containing all of the paperwork to register your board is included with your eFoil 37 Disclaimer As your Lift eFoil is a powered VESELL we recommend all boards to be registered properly according to your local rules and regulations Go...

Page 38: ...se the governor feature in the hand controller Select governor setting one and start learning the basics and getting comfortable handling the eFoil LEARNING PROGRESSION Begin with one hand holding the controller and the other hand holding the board s nose Remember keep the nose out of the water begin applying the throttle by pressing the trigger and lean forward Start in the prone position on the ...

Page 39: ...ling is a critical part of learning to foil There s a big difference between purposefully bailing out which puts distance between the rider and the eFoil and uncontrollably falling which can lead to injury When losing control of the board use the last bit of balance to bail out and create distance between yourself and the board WARNING Always bail to the sides or back of the Lift eFoil NEVER towar...

Page 40: ... only be less than a cup 3 Disconnect the data cable by pulling it from the metal housing 4 Disconnect the main power connector by twisting the cam lock counter clockwise and releasing the connection 5 Twist the cam holding the battery in place and remove the battery MAINTENANCE Make sure to rinse the outside of the eFoil especially the motor with fresh water after each use Flush out the water coo...

Page 41: ...eFoil make sure to use the provided bags and cases and don t store them in direct sunlight UV and excessive heat exposure can cause permanent damage Don t leave the hand controller in direct sunlight for an extended amount of time The electrical contacts are critical in the eFoil Scratches salt water corrosion and any other damage to the electrical contacts and connectors can cause rapid degradati...

Page 42: ...There you will find a step by step guide on how to pair the app with your device Once connected your device may instruct you to update If so there is a newer software version available and we recommend you perform the update SUBMIT SERVICE TICKETS If you are experiencing any issues with your product follow prompts to submit a service ticket to our customer support team You can contact us at help l...

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Page 44: ...n t submerged underwater Change the two AA batteries Excess water inside the battery compartment Inspect the gasket seal to determine if there s anywhere allowing water to flow in Propeller spinning in reverse Check the phase connectors and confirm that the colors match red to red yellow to yellow and green to green The battery charger isn t connecting no lighting bolt Make sure to plug in the mai...

Page 45: ... t paired with the board or the board is turned off Ensure that the board is on and pair the hand controller to the board by following these steps Confirm the receiver box is turned on Turn off the hand controller Press and hold the buttons simultaneously and turn on the hand controller The hand controller screen will show a Bluetooth pairing logo with two directional arrows If this screen does no...

Page 46: ...t and confirm that the data connector is clean and free of debris and or corrosion Check that all connectors are properly mated Dropped the battery DO NOT USE THE BATTERY AND CONTACT LIFT Damage to the phase controllers or cables DO NOT USE THE BOARD AND CONTACT LIFT 46 ...

Page 47: ...NOTES LIFTFOILS COM 47 ...

Page 48: ...LIF TEFO ILS COM info liftfoils com Phone 1 787 609 6198 LiftFoils ...

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