Torqeedo BaseTravel 401 S Operating Manual Download Page 1

Page: 1 / 32

BaseTravel 401 S

BaseTravel 401 L

BaseTravel 801 S
BaseTravel 801 L

Operating Manual

(English)

Summary of Contents for BaseTravel 401 S

Page 1: ...BaseTravel 401 S BaseTravel 401 L BaseTravel 801 S BaseTravel 801 L Operating Manual English ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...cting the BaseTravel 801 to lead batteries acid gel AGM 16 8 5 Connecting the BaseTravel 801 to a Torqeedo Power 26 77 lithium manganese battery 17 8 6 Connecting the BaseTravel 401 and 801 to lithium manganese replacement batteries from the Torqeedo Travel series 18 8 7 Fitting the outboard motor to the boat 18 9 Operation 20 9 1 Transom bracket 20 9 2 Tiller 20 9 3 Pylon 22 9 4 Battery adapter c...

Page 4: ...arge condition Different charge conditions between batteries linked together can when the batteries are linked up lead to extremely high compensating currents or overloading that overload cables and plugs or the battery itself In extreme cases this can cause fires and injuries Therefore always follow the instructions in section 8 2 to 8 5 of this operating manual The cable cross section for batter...

Page 5: ...f the liquid through the adapter openings Then dry it in a dry warm environment up to a maximum of 80 C before you use it again After use remove the battery adapter from the shaft head This completely cuts the power supply to the motor and prevents the batteries from discharging during storage After use always take the motor out of the water You can do this using the tilt mecha nism of the transom...

Page 6: ...e delivery Please take the time to read these operating instructions carefully so that you can use the motor properly and enjoy it for a long time We constantly strive to improve Torqeedo products Should you have any comments on the design and use of our products we would be pleased to hear from you Please contact our Customer Services if you have any questions on Torqeedo products service_interna...

Page 7: ...danger or process which could lead to property damage 5 Conformity declaration We Torqeedo GmbH with sole responsibility declare the conformity of the BaseTravel 401 801 product range with the following provisions Small water vehicles Electrical systems Low voltage direct current DC systems DIN EN ISO 10133 2000 Starnberg February 2007 Managing Director s signature The aforementioned company holds...

Page 8: ...claim under warranty runs out six months after discovery of a fault Torqeedo decides whether faulty parts are repaired or replaced Distributors and dealers who repair Torqeedo motors have no authority to make legally binding statements on behalf of Torqeedo Normal wear and tear and routine servicing are excluded from the warranty Torqeedo is entitled to refuse a warranty claim if the warranty was ...

Page 9: ...s manual Please note that we are unable to deal with pro ducts of which we have not been notified and will therefore refuse to accept delivery To check a warranty claim and to process a warranty we require a completed warranty certificate as well as proof of purchase The warranty certificate attached to this operating manual must show contact details product details serial number and a brief descr...

Page 10: ...he following parts Shaft assembly group Transom bracket assembly group Tiller assembly group Battery adapter cable set assembly group Connection cable for serial connection of two 12 V batteries only for BaseTravel 801 Tiller handle 2 bolts for fixing the battery adapter cable set 2 on off pins Allen key Operating instructions Warranty certificate Packaging ...

Page 11: ... turn off the engine Tiller handle Assembly group tiller Bolt to fit the battery to the shaft Cable duct Control cable Opening button to change the length of the tiller Dead bolt Rest button to tilt the engine Friction screw to lock the steering Mounting clamp to fit the engine to the boat Assembly group transom bracket Assembly group folding shaft Propeller with sacrificial anode Pylon Fin ...

Page 12: ...on must click into place audibly 4 Place the tiller assembly group above the deadbolt A on the shaft The steering cable must come out under the tiller Now slide the tiller to the required height Close the tension bolt and tighten both wing nuts lightly The height of the tiller can be adjusted after fitting 5 Connect the control cable 6 Push the transom bracket assembly group under the deadbolt A o...

Page 13: ...anganese batteries Decisive for the anticipated range and service lives of the batteries are not only the battery capacity actually available but also the type of boat the performance shorter travel time and range at higher speeds and in the case of lead batteries the ambient temperature The following table gives some examples of typical service lives 8 Starting up Model Battery supply Ambient tem...

Page 14: ...e only the same type of batteries in configurations same capacity same age same manufacturer same charge condition and fully charge each battery separately in your charger before you connect it up Different charge conditions between batteries linked together can when the batteries are linked up lead to extremely high compensating currents or overloading that overload cables and plugs or the batter...

Page 15: ...dition That is why you must use only the same type of batteries in configurations same capacity same age same manufacturer same charge condition and fully charge each battery separately in your charger before you connect it up Different charge conditions between batteries linked together can when the batteries are linked up lead to extremely high compensating currents or overloading that overload ...

Page 16: ...00 Ah and 2 400 Wh The cable set comes with a CF8 50 A fuse that protects the contact points from over heating in case of short circuiting The battery adapter that can be removed from the shaft functions as the main battery switch of your drive To increase the capacity of your battery bank you can connect several pairs of serially configured 12 V batteries with each other in a parallel configurati...

Page 17: ...eedo Power batteries parallel to each other To connect the BaseTravel 801 to a Torqeedo Power 26 77 battery connect the negative terminal of the battery adapter cable set identified by the label to the negative pole of the battery Then connect the positive terminal of the battery adapter cable set to the positive pole of the battery 8 Starting up Battery cable set Connection of Base Travel 801 to ...

Page 18: ... least 6mm2 Make sure the battery poles are clean and corrosion free To fix them to the battery poles tighten the screws on the terminals securely 8 6 Connecting the BaseTravel 401 and 801 to lithium manganese replacement batteries from the Torqeedo Travel series The BaseTravel 401 is compatible with the Travel 401 lithium manganese replacement battery The BaseTravel 801 is compatible with the Tra...

Page 19: ...he button engages again 6 Turn the tiller handle to the stop position until it engages 7 Place the battery adapter cable set assembly group onto the shaft head To do this lift it with both hands and fit it into the shaft head from above Then swing the adapter to the rear until it sits properly and engages 8 Additionally you can secure the adapter with the enclosed bolts to prevent it from coming l...

Page 20: ... When using the tilting mechanism hold the shaft until you feel it lock into place 9 2 Tiller The tiller can be lifted up two notches by up to 20 The opening button on the aluminum tube allows the length of the tiller to be adjusted Press this button into the aluminum tube to adjust the length in three stages Ensure that the button engages again You can shut down the drive quickly by pulling the o...

Page 21: ...y effective on heavier boats no effect on light boats which do not use the full thrust of the motor Fast acceleration Maneuvering Fixed time locking position Travel speed with fixed input power BaseTravel 401 150 watt BaseTravel 801 300 watt Travel with controlled travel time due to even power uptake however in variable forward travel the motor takes up the power necessary to achieve the selected ...

Page 22: ...otor can be re started out of the stop position after about 2 seconds 4 Cable damage protection If the steering cable is damaged i e if the connection to the tiller is broken the motor will not start or it stops 5 Acceleration control The alteration speed at which the speed of the propeller adjusts to a changed tiller position is limited in order to protect mechanical drive parts and to avoid shor...

Page 23: ...able losses are negligible and there is no danger of local overheating According to the applicable ISO directive for small water vehicles electric drives must be equipped with fuses and master switches The master switch of the BaseTravel is integrated in the positive connection terminal of the cable set This is a CF8 50 A fuse which you can obtain from your specialist dealer or from Torqeedo Custo...

Page 24: ...he submergence of the propeller variations in the total efficiency of up to 10 percentage points up to 20 percent for distance and up to 5 percent for maximum speed were found The substantial influence of the submergence depth of the propeller is due to the significance of the wake for the boat s propeller On the whole propellers can achieve maximum efficiency if they use the wake of the boat to t...

Page 25: ...the plug and pull the control cable out 6 Loosen the wing nuts on the tiller and open the tension clamp Pull the tiller off the shaft Ensure all the motor components are dry before you stow them away Ensure you do not fold the cable around sharp edges 11 Storage and care instructions 11 1 Corrosion protection Materials were chosen with a high level of corrosion resistance Most of the materials use...

Page 26: ...month Contacts on the battery adapter Contacts on the shaft head Plug on the control cable We recommend checking the sacrificial anode once a year The sacrificial anode is fitted to the drive shaft of the propeller Only use Torqeedo sacrificial anodes you can order these from your dealer or the Torqeedo Service Team 11 2 Other care instructions To clean the motor you can use any cleaning agents su...

Page 27: ... 8 5 If necessary clean the con tacts and treat them with contact spray Tighten the contacts Charge the batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Is the propeller unobstructed Is the propeller able to turn Is the battery sufficiently charged Battery voltage during operation 10 V BaseTravel 401 or 20 V BaseTravel 801 Are the batteries correctly connected Are the contacts free of corros...

Page 28: ...0 800 800 Rated power in volts 12 12 24 24 Propulsive power in watts 172 172 370 370 Maximum overall efficiency in 43 43 46 46 Static thrust in lbf kp 35 16 35 16 62 28 62 28 Total weight in lbs kg 19 6 8 9 20 9 9 5 20 1 9 1 21 4 9 7 Maximum shaft length in inches cm 23 59 28 71 23 59 28 71 Integrated battery no no no no Propeller dimensions in inches 12 x 10 12 x 10 12 x 10 12 x 10 Propeller spee...

Page 29: ...with BaseTravel 401 1112 Rechargeable battery for Travel 801 LIMA high performance battery with integrated display of charging state 300 Wh 29 6 V for use with BaseTravel 801 1113 Charging unit for rechargeable battery for Travel 401 40 Watt charging unit 20 V 2 A for charging the Travel 401 LIMA battery for power connection with 100 240 V and 50 60 Hz 1114 Charging unit for rechargeable battery f...

Page 30: ...30 Operating Manual BaseTravel 401 801 ...

Page 31: ......

Page 32: ...e Center Friedrichshafener Straße 4a 82205 Gilching Germany service torqeedo com T 49 8153 92 15 100 F 49 8153 92 15 319 North America Torqeedo Inc 171 Erick Street Unit A 1 Crystal Lake IL 60014 USA service_usa torqeedo com T 1 815 444 88 06 F 1 847 444 88 07 Version 2 0 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for BaseTravel 401 S

Reviews:

Related manuals for BaseTravel 401 S

Brands by name

Popular brands

Torqeedo BaseTravel 401 S, Operating Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for BaseTravel 401 S

Reviews:

Related manuals for BaseTravel 401 S

Brands by name

Popular brands