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Assembly directions  for Magnus DPV

Updated Sept 2012

For this assembly, be sure you have the Motor section, the battery pack, 4 threaded rods and 
12 or 16 nuts. Nuts may be pre-set position. You will also require 2x 7/16”  tools to enable the 
tightening of 2 x  7/16” nuts at the same time.

Summary of Contents for Magnus DPV

Page 1: ...ted Sept 2012 For this assembly be sure you have the Motor section the battery pack 4 threaded rods and 12 or 16 nuts Nuts may be pre set position You will also require 2x 7 16 tools to enable the tightening of 2 x 7 16 nuts at the same time ...

Page 2: ...Step 1 Install the 4 threaded rods into the battery pack the loctited nut end first Finger tighten only ...

Page 3: ...n which will provide optimal trim The mounting threaded rods may be pre set but it is MOST IMPORTANT that the battery pack is not installed too far towards the nose of the scooter The maximum distance is 450mm as measured from the point indicated by this picture below and the top of the battery pack CAUTION Measure at 4 positions around the battery pack to ensure the pack is installed perfectly in...

Page 4: ...tightening these nuts Doing so may damage plastic threads and compromise battery pack integrity Tighten snugly but be aware the threaded rods are aluminum which is much softer than steel Over tightening will strip the threads Check these nuts are secure every time before the scooter hull is installed pre dive The purpose of the threaded rods is to allow for adjustment of the battery pack in order ...

Page 5: ...tribute the salt water trim weight First is adding approx of the trim weight to the pocket inside the nose cone under the steel plate and attached to the threaded rods near the motor This method allows you to keep the battery pack position fixed between fresh and salt This method is recommended if you switch between fresh and salt water diving Be vigilant that added trim weights at the motor end a...

Page 6: ...OT leave the charger connected to the battery pack once the charge process is complete The charge process will require 4 to 12 hours depending state of charge and the amp rating of the charger We recommend you purchase a Watt s Up meter or utilize a volt meter to determine the state of charge of the battery pack 40 volts low charge 45 volts half charge 49 to 50 volts full charge Volt readings can ...

Page 7: ...For the 1st dive before placing the scooter in the water set the variable pitch adjustment knob in the center of the propellers at the very rear of the scooter to a low setting 5 is a good start Also lock off the thumb screw which is on the left hand side of the trigger handle This will prevent unintended scooter starts whilst lifting the scooter Do not place the scooter half in and half out of th...

Page 8: ...LECTRONIC SPEED 2 TO OPTIMISE THE SPEED RUNTIME TRADE OFF Matching speeds with your dive partner We recommend matching speeds on Electronic speed 2 which is your cruise speed for technical diving Have the faster diver start off at a medium pitch setting eg 6 or 7 and the slower diver can then set his scooter to run on pitch 8 or 9 General notes Be careful when disconnecting the motor from the elec...

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