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FlyBoard User and Safety Guide

Revised 9/25/12

Operators must read the FlyBoard User and Safety Manual before 
taking the Video Operational Training Course.

Warning

Do Not let anyone Operate the FlyBoard from the PWC or operate the 
FlyBoard, using the EMK, without being Certified by FlyBoard, Inc., 
the Video Operational Training Course or a Certified FlyBoard Inc. 
Instructor.  A person may seriously injure or cause death to 
themselves, or someone else, without proper training. 

When the FlyBoard Operator is using the Electronic Management Kit, 
they must have a certified operator on the PWC.  

Coming Soon

The Video Operational Training Course is available for 

FREE Online

At FlyBoard.com

INSIDE THIS MANUAL

1. Description
2. Safety and General Information

a. Age
b. Weight
c. Wind Speed and Waves
d. Training
e. Use of FlyBoard
f. FlyBoard Operations

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g. Electronic Management Kit (EMK) Use

3. Type of PWC
4. Connection to the PWC

FlyBoard Use and Safety Guide                                                  © 2012 FlyBoard Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Summary of Contents for Flyboard

Page 1: ...iously injure or cause death to themselves or someone else without proper training When the FlyBoard Operator is using the Electronic Management Kit they must have a certified operator on the PWC Coming Soon The Video Operational Training Course is available for FREE Online At FlyBoard com INSIDE THIS MANUAL 1 Description 2 Safety and General Information a Age b Weight c Wind Speed and Waves d Tra...

Page 2: ...ome a Certified Instructor a person must take a 7 hour hands on Instructor course at FlyBoard Inc Instructor School in Fruitland Park Florida Also the person must obtain and provide the following First Aid and CPR Certifications can be done online Boat Safety Course for your country and or state law can be done online Time Log 20 hours minimum on the FlyBoard Insurance Equipment Required Operators...

Page 3: ...lt your doctor before use of the FlyBoard 5 You are phobic of water 6 Tired or fatigued 7 Using compressed air or scuba equipment This could cause an embolism and death 8 Wearing contacts lenses or eye glasses Operators MUST 1 Follow the navigational laws in force in the country where using the FlyBoard 2 Find an area away from any other watercraft such as boats PWCs and other FlyBoard operators A...

Page 4: ... get into bearings Time is needed to break in the FlyBoard bearings and seals FlyBoard Operations Warning Make sure that the 45 foot hose is all the way extended before you throttle the power of the Jet Ski to raise the FlyBoard user out of the water Powering the throttle before the hose is fully extended could seriously cause injury to the FlyBoard user When turning you must have a minimum turnin...

Page 5: ...e user may be propelled in the air and rise out of the water higher than is allowable When the FlyBoard is operated from a person from the PWC without the electronic kit the driver of the watercraft must not exceed 6000 RPMs It is recommended for PWCs over 250 hp to use their key to limit the amount of horse power used please see your PWC manual The FlyBoard user must 1 Enter the water face forwar...

Page 6: ...econds during the fall and during immersion Electronic Management Kit EMK Use The electronic system must be installed by a professional The Electronic Management Kit or EMK has 4 LED lights indicating the amount of propulsion used 1 LED light is the minimum and 4 LED lights is the maximum The FlyBoard user must begin learning with step 1 1 LED light for a minimum of 20 minutes of use More time may...

Page 7: ...ust docking the FlyBoard near a dock where there are waves make sure to bring all parts of the FlyBoard especially the hose out of the water because it may drift and get caught on rocks or get wrapped around the dock MAINTENANCE To ensure adequate security we recommend a Do not bend black arm hose more than 30 degrees this will shorten the life of the hose and void your warranty When you do bend t...

Page 8: ...ave spare 6mm round allen wrench in your PWC compartment at all times m Get a floating device for your allen wrench n The FlyBoard must be stored in a dark dry place CONNECTION TO THE PWC To connect the FlyBoard to the watercraft 1 Remove the rear jet nozzle and braking system your PWC may not have a braking system 2 Connect the adapter part 001 for the appropriate make and model to your PWC 3 Att...

Page 9: ... any means whatsoever is prohibited under penalty of law To have the 1 YEAR LIMITED GUARANTEE OF THE FlyBoard you must register on the site www zapata racing com section FlyBoard Service within 15 days after purchase Zapata Racing does not guarantee the FlyBoard if not used as described in this manual The warranty is limited and covers only defective parts The warranty does not cover wear and tear...

Page 10: ...s available online at http FlyBoard com docs manual pdf or call our offices at 1 800 599 9581 or 352 388 1092 to request one to be sent to you FlyBoard User and Safety Manual 2012 FlyBoard Inc All Rights Reserved Please See Manual for legal information and warranty information FlyBoard Manual 2012 FlyBoard Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 11: ...ING TO THE PWC MODEL SEE PICTURE 014 TORQUE 13 LB ft BEFORE TORQUE PLACE THE PROTECTION SOCK REP 006 UPWARDS SEE PICTURE S N O I T C U R T S N I 010 CONNECT TO THE FRONT STRAP 011 ADJUST THE STRAP AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURE 012 CONNECT TO THE BACK CARABINER PHASE 01 PWC CONNECTION ASSEMBLY PHASE 2 TUBE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY STRAP ASSMBLY REP 011 FACING THE PWC ...

Page 12: ...S N O I T C U R T S N I 014 TORQUE 13 LB ft PHASE 03 PIVOTAL HOSE CONNECTION S N O I T C U R T S N I 022 TORQUE 7LB ft USE LIGHT TORQUE BRAKE PHASE 04 Y CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY 1 Screws ...

Page 13: ...8 TORQUE 7LB ft USE LIGHT TORQUE BRAKE PHASE 05 LEFT NOZZLE AND PIVOTAL ASSEMBLY S N O I T C U R T S N I 022 TORQUE 7LB ft USE LIGHT TORQUE BRAKE 028 TORQUE 7LB ft USE LIGHT TORQUE BRAKE PHASE 06 RIGHT NOZZLE AND PIVOTAL ASSEMBLY 7 8 Screws 1 Screws 7 8 Screws 1 Screws ...

Page 14: ... SHOES IN ORDER TO GUARANTEE A GOOD FEET MAINTENANCE AND STABILITY 036 TORQUE 7LB ft USE LIGHT TORQUE BRAKE PHASE 07 BOARD ASSEMBLY S N O I T C U R T S N I 039 TORQUE 7LB ft PHASE 08 LEFT STABILIZER TUBE ASSEMBLY NOTE SAME FOR THE RIGHT STABILIZER TUBE ASSEMBLY 1 Screws 1 3 8 Screws ...

Page 15: ...EP 036 DIRECT THE HANDLES TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE FLYBOARD A05 TIGHTEN MODERATELY THE VELCRO ON THE ARMS WHEN USING THE FLYBOARD NOTE SAME FOR THE RIGHT STABILIZER ASSEMBLY REPLACE REP 005 BY REP 006 PHASE 09 LEFT STABILIZER ASSEMBLY PHASE 10 FULL ASSEMBLY Length not to scale ...

Page 16: ...NOTES FLYBOARD ADAPTER KIT 01 SEADOO 201 04 CHC M8x30 SCREW 200 04 1 SPECIAL RING FOR A KAF01 KAF01 ASSEMBLY SEADOO FLYBOARD ADAPTER S N O I T C U R T S N I 201 TORQUE 21 LB ft USE MEDIUM TORQUE BRAKE ...

Page 17: ...IT02 SEADOO2010 204 03 CHC M8x80 SCREW 203 01 SEADOO 2010PUMP ADAPTER 202 03 SEADOO 2010 PUMP BRACE FOR A KAF02 KAF 02 ASSEMBLY SEADOO 2010 FLYBOARD ADAPTER S N O I T C U R T S N I 204 TORQUE 21 LB ft USE MEDIUM TORQUE BRAKE ...

Page 18: ...RKIT03 KAWASAKI15F 206 04 2 SPECIAL RING 205 01 KAWASAKI 15F PUMP ADAPTER 201 04 CHC M8x80 SCREW FOR A KAF03 KAF 03 ASSEMBLY KAWASAKI 15F FLYBOARD ADAPTER S N O I T C U R T S N I 201 TORQUE 21 LB ft USE MEDIUM TORQUE BRAKE ...

Page 19: ... ASSEMBLY KAWASAKI ULTRA FLYBOARD ADAPTER S N O I T C U R T S N I 201 TORQUE 21 LB ft USE MEDIUM TORQUE BRAKE FLYBOARD ADAPTER KIT03 KAWASAKIULTRA 207 04 KAWASAKI ULTRA PUMP ADAPTER 206 01 SPECIAL RING 2 201 04 CHC M8x80 SCREW ...

Page 20: ... KAF 05 ASSEMBLY YAMAHA FLYBOARD ADAPTER S N O I T C U R T S N I 210 TORQUE 21 LB ft USE MEDIUM TORQUE BRAKE FLYBOARD ADAPTER KIT 05 YAMAHA 210 04 M10x120 SPECIAL CREW 209 04 YAMAHA PUMP BRACE 208 01 YAMAHA PUMP ADAPTER ...

Page 21: ...HE ROD END SEE PICTURE 218 CONNECT INSTEAD OF THE BALL TRIM SEE PICTURE NOZZLE KIT ADAPTER 01 SEADOO 219 02 QUICK BALL 218 01 SEADOO TRIM ADAPTER 217 01 SEADOO BALL ADAPTER 216 01 SEADOO CAP 215 04 M8 LOCKNUT 214 04 M8 RING 213 04 TCZHC M8x40 SCREW 211 04 SPECIAL RING 3 207 01 SEADOO NOZZLE ADAPTER B1 01 NOZZLE EQUIPPED INTERFACE FOR A KAN01 ...

Page 22: ...LL TRIM SEE PICTURE 222 CONNECT INSTEAD OF THE ROD END SEE PICTURE NOZZLE KIT ADAPTER 02 YAMAHA 223 YAMAHA SCREW BRACE 222 YAMAHA BALL ADAPTER 221 YAMAHA TRIM ADAPTER 220 YAMAHA NOZZLE ADAPTER 219 02 QUICK BALL 215 04 M8 LOCKNUT 214 04 M8 RING 213 04 TCZHC M8x40 SCREW B1 01 NOZZLE EQUIPPED INTERFACE FOR A KAN02 ...

Page 23: ...t 225 CONNECT INSTEAD OF THE ROD END SEE PICTURE NOZZLE KIT ADAPTER 03 KAWASAKI 15F 225 KAWASAKI 15F BALL ADAPTER 224 KAWASAKI 15F NOZZLE ADAPTER 219 02 QUICK BALL 215 04 M8 LOCKNUT 214 04 M8 RING 213 04 TCZHC M8x40 SCREW 211 04 SPECIAL RING 3 B1 01 NOZZLE EQUIPPED INTERFACE FOR A KAN03 ...

Page 24: ...CTURE 227 CONNECT INSTEAD OF THE BALL TRIM SEE PICTURE NOZZLE KIT ADAPTER 04 KAWASAKI ULTRA 227 KAWASAKI ULTRA TRIM ADAPTER 226 KAWASAKI ULTRA BALL ADAPTER 224 KAWASAKI ULTRA NOZZLE ADAPTER 219 02 QUICK BALL 215 04 M8 LOCKNUT 214 04 M8 RING 213 04 TCZHC M8x40 SCREW 211 04 SPECIAL RING 3 B1 01 NOZZLE EQUIPPED INTERFACE FOR A KAN04 ...

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