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3. SAFETY
Read and heed the safety and warning instructions in this manual!
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Adhere to local laws and regulations and the required qualification certificates.
• Disregarding the instructions can result in injury and material damage. Water World
Electronics cannot be held liable for damage arising from actions conflicting with this manual.
• The propulsion system must operate at the prescribed voltage..
• In the default setting, this is 48 volts nominal. Minimum 42 volts, maximum 60 volts.
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There is a special setting for specific lithium batteries that operate at a lower nominal
voltage of 44 volts. In this setting, the minimum is 37 volts, see page 25.
• The system is exclusively intended for propelling boats. The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for any other use, and the warranty is void in all cases.
• Keep the electronics away from water.
• Installation and repair must only be carried out by an authorized installer designated by
WaterWorld.
• Use only original or recommended WaterWorld accessories and/or spare parts.
• If the propulsion system needs to be repaired, only original replacement parts should be
used. The use of non-standard parts may result in serious injury or damage and void further
warranty.
• Replacing the batteries should only be done by an authorized installer.
• The user is responsible for regularly ensuring the proper operation of the propulsion system
and the batteries. The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from the incorrect
functioning of the propulsion system.
• The supplier, whether it’s WaterWorld, the seller, or the manufacturer, accepts no liability
for any damage to the buyer, or any possible claims from third parties resulting from (the
use of) the propulsion system, whether direct or indirect, consequential, environmental,
auditory, business, or immaterial damage, or incorrect advice, unless the damage is due to
gross negligence or negligence on the part of the supplier.
• Before use, you must consider the legislation in the respective country, either at the location
where the propulsion system is located. The buyer is hereby responsible for complying with
all, if any, legal precautions at the location where the propulsion system is used, regardless
of whether the propulsion system is operational at that time. This includes measures for fire
safety, as well as ensuring the safety of others in the vicinity of the propulsion system.
• The manufacturer reserves the rights and powers granted to it under European law. Imitation
or counterfeiting of the device is explicitly not allowed.
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For different battery packs, such as lithium batteries, it is recommended to contact your
supplier beforehand.
• Do not perform independent repair work on the WaterWorld system.
• Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing near the driveshaft or propeller. Tie back long hair.
• Never touch severed, torn cables, or visibly damaged components.
• Do not lift the WaterWorld system alone and use a suitable lifting device.
• Check while sailing that the risk of the propeller hitting the bottom is ruled out.
General guidelines
General guidelines
Safety features of the propulsion system
Safety instructions for the propulsion system
Safety instructions for the batteries
Safety instructions for use
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