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Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual  ( Ver.1)

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KNOW YOUR BOAT

Keel

Bow

Port

Stern

Starboard

Gunwale

Bow

Stern

Hull

Gunwale

Port

Starboard

Inboard

Outboard

Stern / Transom

Summary of Contents for STEALTH 54LB/48

Page 1: ...M STEALTH BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR OWNERS MANUAL Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual Ver 1 STEALTH 54LB 48 55319 STEALTH 65LB 54 55318...

Page 2: ...allation and using the electric motor Disclaimer The information provided in this Watersnake Motor Manual is correct at time of printing For the most up to date information check for the latest versio...

Page 3: ...CONNECTING YOUR MOTOR TO THE BATTERY 19 PRE USE CHECKLIST 19 ATTACHING THE PROPELLER 20 DEPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS 21 23 STOWING INSTRUCTIONS 24 26 REMOTE CONTROLLER 27 INITIAL POWER UP 28 29 HOW TO PAIR...

Page 4: ...Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual Ver 1 4 KNOW YOUR BOAT Keel Bow Port Stern Starboard Gunwale Bow Stern Hull Gunwale Port Starboard Inboard Outboard Stern Transom...

Page 5: ...ES AND BOX CONTENTS Multi adjustable depth collar Head unit Coiled data cable Composite shaft 3 Bladed Propeller x1 Propeller shear pin x 1 Propeller nut x 1 Propeller wrench x1 Bracket Motor Assembly...

Page 6: ...n of your 12v deep cycle or LiFePO4 battery If extension to battery cable is required refer to table on page 18 FITTING THE MOTOR TO THE BOAT TOOLS REQUIRED Power drill 6mm drill bit Phillips head scr...

Page 7: ...own To re attach a side cover place it into position and resecure screws Do not overtighten the screws PLEASE NOTE Watersnake accepts no liability for personal injury or property damage caused while f...

Page 8: ...th motor It allows for quick and easy dismounting and remounting of the motor Watersnake has two alternate Quick Release Brackets available and these are outlined on pages 11 16 of this manual Watersn...

Page 9: ...if you choose to use the threaded holes it is recommended that you use threadlocker on the bolt threads during installation Mounting plate Bolts PLEASE NOTE Watersnake accepts no liability for person...

Page 10: ...ersnake shaft does not come into contact with any part of the hull Allow at least 30mm clearance from boat gunwale 5 Check with the motor in a deployed position that the propeller and lower unit do no...

Page 11: ...e motor mount Using the bolts washers and nuts provided attach the Quick Release Top Plate to the motor mounting plate The foot print of the Top Plate includes several pre drilled holes to suit a vari...

Page 12: ...the Nylon Quick Release Brackets holes with the threaded holes in the motor mounting plate 4 Place bolts through Nylon Quick Release Bracket holes and tighten Bolts into the threaded holes in the mot...

Page 13: ...nal injury or property damage caused while fitting this motor Please wear appropriate protective clothing and eyewear face protection Avoid contacting and or inhaling fibreglass dust or aluminium shav...

Page 14: ...of two plates top and bottom Use the six screws no 3 and washers no 5 provided to attach the top plate no 1 to the bottom of your bow mount motor and secure with locknuts no 4 Use the screws no 7 pro...

Page 15: ...e bottom of the motor mounting plate 2 Position the Alloy Quick Release Bracket onto the motor mounting plate 3 Align the Alloy Quick Release Brackets holes with the threaded holes in the motor mounti...

Page 16: ...Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual Ver 1 16 OPTIONAL ALLOY QUICK RELEASE BRACKET INSTALLATION TOP PLATE ATTACH TO YOUR MOTOR BOTTOM PLATE ATTACH TO YOUR BOAT...

Page 17: ...deep cycle or LifePO4 battery that should output no more than 14 5v If the voltage input to your Watersnake motor exceeds 14 5v it may damage the sensitive electronics and void your warranty If you a...

Page 18: ...ension Length Wire Gauge For Entire Cable 1 Metre 6AWG 1 3 Metres 6AWG 3 5 Metres 4AWG 1 Metre 6AWG 1 3 Metres 6AWG 3 5 Metres 4AWG BATTERY CHARGING You can charge your battery via an alternator or so...

Page 19: ...E CONNECTING YOUR MOTOR TO THE BATTERY All Watersnake wiring connections should conform to best marine standards Soldered sealed and heat shrink protected If you doubt your ability to produce quality...

Page 20: ...r against the shear pin on the shaft there is a groove on the back of the propeller which the shear pin needs to slot into and then tighten the propeller nut securely using the propeller wrench Do not...

Page 21: ...d depth STEP 2 Firmly grab hold of the main shaft and gently press down with your hand or your foot onto the bracket release lever Tighten the depth collar at the desired depth Failure to deploy your...

Page 22: ...lide the shaft through the turning box unit until the lower motor unit is completely free from the locking clamps STEP 4 Slowly rotate the released motor unit into the deployed position When you hear...

Page 23: ...otor PLEASE NOTE STEP 6 Once the motor is deployed rotate the shaft with your hand until the depth collar slots into the turning box then adjust the height The lower motor unit needs to be at least 30...

Page 24: ...bracket STEP 3 Slowly Pull up and rotate the released motor unit into the stowed position STEP 2 Gently press down with your hand or your foot onto the bracket release lever to disengage the locking m...

Page 25: ...and pull the motor back into the locking clamps until you hear a click This means the lower motor unit is now locked in place STEP 5 Loosen the depth collar on the motor shaft and slide it so that it...

Page 26: ...motor from the boat it is installed on and stow it securely in a safe and secure position with protecion from bad weather After your boating trip deploy the motor and gently clean it of any contamina...

Page 27: ...at the bottom centre of the remote Watersnake recommends you carry spare batteries and a suitable screwdriver for the FOB on your boat at all times to ensure you have replacements in case of failure...

Page 28: ...s the motor from running unless it is in the deployed vertical position NOTE Your Watersnake remote control unit will already be paired to the motor out of the box If it is not please refer to the pai...

Page 29: ...the green flashing light will turn a solid green Unit can be operated by the optional foot pedal only when cable is connected at this time Power up remote control by holding down the On Off button unt...

Page 30: ...ntinue to flash green STEP 3 Press the Max Speed M button and the blank button on the remote at the same time until the flashing green light on the remote starts to flash faster then release STEP 4 Pr...

Page 31: ...EP 1 Unscrew the 4 Phillip head screws and remove the back of the remote STEP 2 Remove the three old AAA batteries and replace them with new ones NEW BATTERIES X 3 STEP 3 Replace the back making sure...

Page 32: ...rn the motor to the left by depressing Button 1 2 Turn the motor to the right but depressing Button 2 3 Use your heel to apply power by depressing Button 3 4 Momentary constant switch Toggling this sw...

Page 33: ...WD40 inside your Anderson plugs will reduce corrosion and build up Recharge battery as soon as possible Wipe down the Watersnake motor with a damp sponge even after freshwater use Do not use high pre...

Page 34: ...equired Remove motor from bottom quick release plate and check tightness of bolts against foredeck gunwale of your boat Retighten as required Check condition of Remote batteries for corrosion or leaka...

Page 35: ...erson plugs Check Anderson plugs If battery lead has been extended ensure correct gauge wire has been used refer to table on page 18 of manual Remove propeller and check for any build up of fishing li...

Page 36: ...through turnbox Clean any debris from the mounting bracket Remove the side covers from the mounting bracket and apply marine grease to moving parts of the stow deploy mechanism TROUBLESHOOTING REMOTE...

Page 37: ...k page of this booklet Watersnake electric motors are precision instruments that rely on exacting alignment of numerous components it is worth considering taking your electric motor to an Authorised S...

Page 38: ...ONAL MOUNTING BOW MOUNT WIRE GAUGE 10AWG 5 2mm2 REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE OR LiFePO4 MIN RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 100 AMP HOUR MAXSUGGESTEDLOADEDBOATWEIGHT UP TO 650KG MOTOR WEIGHT 15 6KG NOTE t...

Page 39: ...BOW MOUNT WIRE GAUGE 10AWG 5 2mm2 REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE OR LiFePO4 MIN RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 100 AMP HOUR MAXSUGGESTEDLOADEDBOATWEIGHT UP TO 800KG MOTOR WEIGHT 16 08KG NOTE this is to be...

Page 40: ...Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual Ver 1 40 SCHEMATICS AND PARTS LIST 55319 Stealth 54lb 48...

Page 41: ...www watersnake com au 41 55319 Stealth 54lb 48 TO ORDER YOUR WATERSNAKE STEALTH PARTS VISIT www anglerscentral com au PART NO PART NO...

Page 42: ...Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual Ver 1 42 SCHEMATICS AND PARTS LIST 55319 Stealth 54lb 48...

Page 43: ...www watersnake com au 43 55319 Stealth 54lb 48 TO ORDER YOUR WATERSNAKE STEALTH PARTS VISIT www anglerscentral com au PART NO...

Page 44: ...Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual Ver 1 44 SCHEMATICS AND PARTS LIST...

Page 45: ...www watersnake com au 45 TO ORDER YOUR WATERSNAKE STEALTH PARTS VISIT www anglerscentral com au PART NO PART NO...

Page 46: ...Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual Ver 1 46 SCHEMATICS AND PARTS LIST...

Page 47: ...www watersnake com au 47 TO ORDER YOUR WATERSNAKE STEALTH PARTS VISIT www anglerscentral com au PART NO...

Page 48: ...ase Bracket 55502 Alloy Quick Release Bracket 55016 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Propeller Accessory Kit 55132 3 Blade Prop For 54LB Model 55130 Foot Control 55532 To order your Watersnake optional accessorie...

Page 49: ...imited Warranty covering faults in workmanship and materials from the date of original retail purchase The purchaser shoud return the defective product postage prepaid insured with proof of purchase a...

Page 50: ...Watersnake Stealth Bow Mount Motor Manual Ver 1 50 NOTES...

Page 51: ...www watersnake com au 51 NOTES...

Page 52: ...anglerscentral com au Shipping Internationally Spare Parts Anglers Central Service Centre Full and up to date contact information can be found at www watersnake com au REGION COUNTRY DISTRIBUTOR PHON...

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