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9. Care and Maintenance
9.1 Charger for batteries
For the best results of the electric boat operation, it is recommended to charge the
batteries fully before each use.
The electric boat is equipped with a built-in charger. To charge the battery you must
use a special cable (supplied with built-in charger) for connection to a source of electric
power with AC voltage 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz.
Important:
Before removing or inserting the batteries, make sure that all switches are in the
off position!
Refer to the instruction manual of the charger to find the appropriate settings of
charging.
9.2 Maintenance
If you are using a boat constantly throughout the navigation season, it should be
lifted ashore at least 1 time per week. The hull should be checked for damage, and all
the systems should be checked and cleaned to ensure reliable operation. To reduce the
amount of maintenance works, recover the boat from the water and keep it ashore, if you
do not plan to use it for a long time.
Regularly check the condition of motor and protection frame mountings, and wire
connections. Regularly lubricate the moving parts of the steering mechanism. For this
purpose, use silicone spray lubricants. After each launching, open the transom plug to
drain the water from the intrashell space. Keep the bow of the boat lifted up when
draining the water.
After each launching, remove sand and garbage from an external surface of the boat.
Regularly clean the filtration sewage box which is under a demountable cover of the
middle niche.
At least once a season, maintain the automatic pump. The automatic pump can be
maintained and repaired through the inspection hatch which is behind the hatch of the
console, which is installed under a demountable cover of the middle niche. The pump
should be maintained ahead of schedule in case of clogging of the suction strainer and
the maintenance is cleaning the strainer of garbage. To exclude the clogging of the
suction strainer of the automatic pump, it is necessary to clean the filtration sewage box
of sand and garbage each time after the use of the boat on water.
Use mild detergents and sponges to clean the outer surface of your boat. Avoid
solvents or aggressive detergents because they may leave marks on the surface. Take
care not to scratch the outer coating.
Use a damp cloth to clean soft vinyl seats of dust and stains. Clean the awning with
water and common detergents for fabrics, using the brush to remove stubborn stains.
After cleaning, rinse the awning thoroughly with water and dry it in a stretched state.
After use of engines always check the propellers for possible damage, and clean them
of debris and algae. After that, rinse them with fresh water to remove salt, sand and dirt.
