Torqeedo Travel 401 L, Operating Manual

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Operating Manual Travel 401/801
to the battery‘s capacity. In order to ensure the charge indicator continues to show reliable
values, it is necessary to empty the battery to below 20% and then fully charge it once a year.
The enclosed charger is adjusted to the control system and charges the
Travel‘s battery in approximately 10 hours. When charging in high
ambient temperatures (>5°C), it could take longer, as the control
system is fitted with a temperature-dependent current regulator.
This ensures gentle charging of the cells. Connect the charger
and the cold battery to the mains for charging.
• When mounted, the battery is protected against rain and spray water.
Do not submerge it, and keep the contacts as well as the charger port
dry. If water enters the battery via the contacts or the charger port, this
can cause irreparable battery damage. If liquid has entered the battery,
first drain off the liquid through the battery case openings. Then dry the
battery in a dry, warm environment up to 50°C before you use it again or
before you press the „Battery charge“ button.
• Only use the Travel 401 battery with the Torqeedo Travel 401 outboard
motor and the Travel 801 battery only with the Travel 801.
• Only use the enclosed charger or one authorized by Torqeedo to charge
the battery.
• If a fault (all LEDs flashing) shows on the battery, take the battery off the
shaft head. Wait until the LEDs go out (approx. seconds) and press
the „Battery charge“ button. This features an integrated reset function
and may correct minor faults itself.
• Never open the battery case and protect the battery pack from
mechanical damage.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do not submerge the battery in water or other liquids.
• Only charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 0° and 45°C.
• LIMA battery cells only catch fire if they are exposed to temperatures
above 00°C. This is a major advantage over other lithium-type battery
systems. Should this occur, try and position the battery so it will cause
no damage. Should this not be possible, keep your distance or cover the
battery with sand or other dry, non-flammable materials.
9. Operation