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User Manual XCAT eProp

 

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Edition: 02-2023 

Product Identification 

 
Below Figure 1 indicates the position of the serial number for VAQUITA Battery. Figure 
2 and Figure 3 indicate the position of serial numbers for VAQUITA Remote Control 
and VAQUITA Motor. 

 

 

 

The above three parts have different serial numbers. Please record all the 
three serial numbers for access to maintenance or other after-sale services. 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for eProp

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL XCAT eProp Outboarder...

Page 2: ...l Row Sail accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused by operations that contradict this manual Due to ongoing optimization of our products Row Sail reserves the rights of constantly adjusti...

Page 3: ...n of the serial number for VAQUITA Battery Figure 2 and Figure 3 indicate the position of serial numbers for VAQUITA Remote Control and VAQUITA Motor The above three parts have different serial number...

Page 4: ...to the XCAT 14 3 2 Installing the eProp outboarder on the XCAT 15 3 3 Connecting Battery to Motor 15 3 4 Attaching VAQUITA Remote Control 16 3 5 Hole for locking pin 17 4 Operation 18 4 1 Swing down 1...

Page 5: ...User Manual XCAT eProp Page 5 Edition 02 2023 4 6 Pairing Remote Control with Battery 29 5 Detaching eProp Motor 30 6 Transport and Storage 30 6 1 Transport 30 6 2 Storage 31 7 Routine Maintenance 31...

Page 6: ...yourself with all the operations related to this product Check applicable local water safety rules and boating regulations before use Observe the surrounding environment in advance to avoid unfavorab...

Page 7: ...re it in a dry and ventilated place without direct sun rain exposure and store it far away from dangerous substances Pay attention to battery safety and operate it in the right way to avoid short circ...

Page 8: ...full speed for more than an hour and supports you perfectly whether in a lull in the wind or as a support during a tack 2 1 In the Package Unpack the package and check if there is any damage caused du...

Page 9: ...ce 5 VAQUITA Remote Control w a loop band 1 set 6 VAQUITA Battery Charger 1 set 7 Battery bag 1 piece 8 Outboarder bag 1 piece 9 eProp User Manual VAQUITA User Manual Quick Start Warranty Card Quality...

Page 10: ...User Manual XCAT eProp Page 10 Edition 02 2023 2 2 Parts and Diagrams Power Cable Motor Module Locking Pin Rope Handle Rope Cleat Hand Knob...

Page 11: ...1 lbs Weight motor incl bracket 1 85 kg 4 1 lbs Dimension motor incl bracket 600 mm x 180 mm x 170 mm 23 6 x 7 1 x 6 7 Propeller diameter 150 mm 5 9 Propeller pitch 115 mm 4 5 Maximum rotation speed 1...

Page 12: ...ll CR2032 VAQUITA Charger Input power 180 W Input voltage AC 100 V 240 V Input frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz Input current 3 A Output voltage DC 25 2 V 7 A Temperature range Operating 29 C 45 5 C 20 2 F 113 9...

Page 13: ...clips on the bottom of the battery Turn the battery with the holder upside down again so that the 4 rollers are at the bottom Then thread the Velcro strap through the side opening of the remote contr...

Page 14: ...o this the rudder must not yet be mounted on the XCAT If the rudder is already attached it must be removed again The discharge connection of the battery points to the rear for attachment First thread...

Page 15: ...es in the hole of the center beam profile 4 Use the hand knob to clamp the eProp to the center beam 3 3 Connecting Battery to Motor After the eProp outboard and the battery are mounted on the XCAT you...

Page 16: ...Control can be attached to a wrist for easy access You need to penetrate the band through the side opening of VAQUITA Remote Control and bind the strap tightly around the wrist Make sure the band is...

Page 17: ...can make this hole yourself afterwards The clamping part of the eProp mount serves as a drilling template see sketch below Attach the clamping part to the rear end on the center beam profile at 32mm m...

Page 18: ...et the rope pull back slowly The weight of the eProp motor causes it to swing down by itself 4 2 Driving operation When driving with the eProp the XCAT is steered via the rudder The eProp is only suit...

Page 19: ...the eProp is no longer in use you want to land or you discover a possible obstacle in the water you must swing the eProp outboard up out of the water When swinging up the motor must not run in any cas...

Page 20: ...attery level indicate errors and show pairing status Find the LEDs in below figure This table illustrates LED status while charging and discharging Battery Condition Description Battery Level L R Char...

Page 21: ...refer to section 4 6 Pairing VAQUITA Remote Control with VAQUITA Battery to conduct pairing Error 2 VAQUITA Battery communication failure Please restart the VAQUITA Battery Error 3 Other errors of th...

Page 22: ...ously the errors will be displayed in this priority sequence Error 4 Error 3 Error 1 Error 2 Error 4 VAQUITA Battery over temperature may occur during charging If the error persists please consult the...

Page 23: ...d off if the power button is released before all the four LEDs light off and all the four LEDs will flash simultaneously Before mounting VAQUITA Motor make sure VAQUITA Battery is switched off and the...

Page 24: ...y please stop charging the battery immediately Charge VAQUITA Battery following the below steps 1 Power off the battery disconnect the battery power cable with the motor Remove the battery off the XCA...

Page 25: ...about 3 hours to fully charge a depleted battery If fully charged the LEDs will light off in half an hour 4 5 Use of VAQUITA Remote Control 4 5 1 Switching On Off the Remote Control Before switching...

Page 26: ...e battery as soon as possible Please refer to section 4 5 3 to learn how to replace the button cell If it is not at the pairing mode but the LED is flashing quickly it is warning that there is a commu...

Page 27: ...ions Description LED Speed control Slide the throttle forward to speed up and slide the throttle backward to slow down On Stop Normal condition Slide the throttle back to zero position and the motor w...

Page 28: ...rol is powered by an in built battery model CR2032 If the remote beeps every 1s for 5 successive times when normally switching on the remote control it indicates the remote control is running out of p...

Page 29: ...ry power button All battery LEDs simultaneously enter slow flash mode This mode lasts only a few seconds during which execute otherwise you have to repeat Press the battery power button again and hold...

Page 30: ...y and safe place After using the VAQUITA motor in salt water it must be cleaned thoroughly First rinse the motor thoroughly with fresh water The motor must then be run at low speed in a container of f...

Page 31: ...o take VAQUITA Motor out of the water after use Check the cable regularly for damage Charge VAQUITA Battery after each use Do not run VAQUITA Motor in the air or in shallow water Do not run VAQUITA Mo...

Page 32: ...ual XCAT eProp Page 32 Edition 02 2023 Row Sail GmbH Gewerbezeile 9 4040 Lichtenberg Linz Austria Tel 43 0 7239 20275 Fax 43 0 7239 20275 30 office rowandsail com www x cat com Copyright Row Sail GmbH...

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