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EchoBoat

Seafloor

TM

TM

Model #  ASV/RCV  

Unmanned Survey Vessel

Summary of Contents for EchoBoat ASV

Page 1: ...Seafloor Systems Inc Info seafloorsystems com 1 530 677 1019 EchoBoat Seafloor TM TM Model ASV RCV Unmanned Survey Vessel...

Page 2: ...he dynamic conditions of inland waterways If you are adding the optional AutoNav Auto Pilot Module The survey vehicle can be monitored while underway in both Auto and Manual modes The mission planner...

Page 3: ...ore powering the boat If when powered up the receiver on the boat does not detect a controller signal the remote control unit may unexpectedly enter the fail safe mode This could be extremely dangerou...

Page 4: ...nts damage to property or injury death associated with the use of any of its products or 3rd party products that may be included or used with Seafloor products Seafloor does not warranty third party p...

Page 5: ...d set aside Prepare a stand for the EchoBoat at the Bow side of the packing crate With two people one on either side of the EchoBoat lift the EchoBoat out of the crate bow first and place on the stand...

Page 6: ...he hull and the Mast Support feet With a end wrench and the provided Allen key driver install the mast with the included hardware The Mast is marked with an F for forward All hardware for the Mast and...

Page 7: ...provided 3 16 allen key The EchoBoat is now fully assembled Before moving forward please review the battery charging instruction manual and charge the 14 8V 4S and 22 2V 6S batteries Please also revie...

Page 8: ...e EchoBoat To install remove the four thumbscrews on the battery hold down straps The four Venom 14 8V 4S batteries should be oriented with two battery cords towards the port side and two cords toward...

Page 9: ...atteries are unable to be installed by simply swinging theAutoNav to the side it may be necessary to remove theAutoNav completely A Remove the four thumbscrews on the four corners on theAutoNav B Remo...

Page 10: ...oBoat This will turn AutoNav on if the switch is in the on position Wait approximately 15 seconds for speed controllers to pair They will go through a series of tones and LED flashes Using Arming swit...

Page 11: ...t is thruster motor will blow air aft of the boat This indicates forward thrust of the boat D Reverse Thrust Test While holding a piece of paper approximately 6 inches aft of each thruster motor slowl...

Page 12: ...damage to the batteries 5 1 2 3 4 Launching and Retrieving the EchoBoat B Before launching the EchoBoat ensure the drain plug is tight and hull lid is secure C Power up the EchoBoat and test thruster...

Page 13: ...k the access hatch gasket for cuts cracks or deformation This gasket seals the instrumentation area from water intrusion and should be checked frequently F Lube gaskets where needed F Carefully inspec...

Page 14: ...removing those four screws with 2 mm allen key If you are replacing the thruster skip to step 10 Remove the four 2 Phillips screws along the outer edge of the thruster Pull the base and propeller out...

Page 15: ...r disassembly is required Make sure to clean inside of the nozzle and tail cone Step 8 Step 7 Most importantly clean the area between the motor assembly and the thruster base as well as the gap as lon...

Page 16: ...llen key or punch to press the grey gasket out of the compression fitting The thruster wire will now pull through the EchoBoat hull Install new thruster by putting new wire through hull then slide gre...

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