Owners Manual - Hobie Cat Australasia
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1. 3 Slide the pylon assembly into the aluminum extrusion The prop should be on the side of the extrusion that has the sharper corner 4 Once the pylon tube is inserted inside the aluminum profile you will notice that there is a hole on both sides of the outer aluminum piece in addition to the pylon tube Slide a screwdriver through the entire assembly to get everything aligned and also to push the cable out of the way Sister Screw 5 Place the end of the sister screw that has y the blind hole over the tip of the screwdriver E7 and push the screwdriver out using the sister screw This will keep the cable out of the way while installing the sister screw Look in the hole and make sure it is all the way in 5 With the sister screw pressed all the way in thread the small flat head screw into the sister screw and tighten Place a couple drops of Blue Loctite provided in this kit onto the screw that goes into the sister screw to prevent it from backing out from motor vibration To tighten the assembly you will need to have a flat head screwdriver on one side and a Phillips head screwdriver on the other to hold the screws in place as you tighten them up 6 Remove all six screws that are attaching the rudder blade to the rudder housing and take the rudder blade off Keep this rudder in a safe location so you can find it again if you wish to convert your rudder back to a blade instead of a motor Steering an2. Powered by COL GEEDO Owners Manual Contents Te a 010 06 06 0 een eee eee fee E Mere eee 4 2 Important Safety and Operating Instructions 6 3 Te CO WI gets ce rsticsrscttcancerterasenns ancaaeeonccaenanedeanenetarenndeeemananen 8 4 Thru Hull Fitting TENS ell AO Gliese cre cceaecmmeantwectsaasecnennseneceten 10 5 Hobie eVolve Mirage Well Operation cccceeeee ee 14 6 Hobie Mirage eVolve DisaSSeEMbIy ccceceeeeeeeees 16 7 Hobie eVolve Twist N Stow Rudder Conversion 17 8 Time to Hit the WV QT aires eccsecccsancinercuewsacaqeemmmseeenteaceseseets 20 9 Operating Elements 0nnannaannannannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnrnnnne 22 10 Troubleshooting and Care Instructions c088 28 TTY AE NY EEE re eet somee weet T E 30 TZ Contact WO MTIAUOM accom cs aneseansequsearsauceseuerenteraaetes Back Page This operating manual will help you use your Hobie eVolve safely and efficiently All information is given according to our latest knowledge Content is subject to technical changes e Indicates a danger or a procedure that may cause injury and property damage e Indicates a danger or a procedure that may cause property damage Introductions Dear Customer Thank you for choosing the Hobie eVolve As a member of the Hobie family you are now on the road to pure adventure in electric boating This owner s manual is designed to help you get maximum
3. 3 4 Drill Bit 1 3 4 Hole Saw 6 64 Allen Key included with this kit Thru Hull Fitting Installation Components included with this kit give you the option of having a majority of the wires in the kit be run inside your kayak Using these fittings will make the deck of your kayak less cluttered but will require that you do some drilling and part installation Here are the instructions for installing these parts If you do not want to run the wires internally you can keep everything on the deck and organize the wires to your liking Throttle Cable Thru Hull Installation 1 Choose a location for mounting your throttle The location of the thru hull fitting will change from boat to boat The closer you can mount the fitting to where you would like the throttle to be the less cable you will have to feed When choosing your location also consider that you will need to be able to reach inside to attach the backing ring Be sure to evaluate and test fit a couple different locations prior to drilling any holes 2 After choosing your location drill a 3 4 hole 3 Place the small diamond shaped gasket provided with this kit centered over the hole you just drilled and use the two smaller holes in the gasket as a guide to drill two 1 8 holes 4 Place the small diamond shaped gasket over the holes you just drilled Now feed the throttle cable through the gasket and hole in the kayak until the throttle cable
4. Use the provided bagged mounting hardware to attach the ball to the hull The nuts will fit into the hex profile of the backing plate to keep them from spinning as you tighten everything 11 Power Cable Thru Hull Installation Before making any holes in your boat first take a look at how your kayak is set up and how you would like to configure your Hobie eVolve drive system This kit comes with two installation options for the motor through the MirageDrive well and off a Twist N Stow rudder The chart below will help you choose the best option for you Suggested Installation Guideline Feature Twist N Stow Mounted eVolve Hybrid Option MirageDrive and motor operation at the same time Easily reachable motor Good for weedy areas for easy prop clearing Ability to easily remove motor from kayak for storage pe Kayak is NOT equipped with a Twist N Stow Rudder Kayak is NOT equipped with T handle up down rudder control Easier beaching MirageDrive Well Option Power Plug Location If you use the Mirage well location for the motor we recommend that you install the power port somewhere on the bulkhead in front of the foot well This is a convenient location to reach for motor connection Twist N Stow Option Power Plug Location If you are going to use the stern mounted motor option you will be installing the plug port somewhere near the back of the kayak Be sure to place the port on the right side of the kayak an
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6. bag only when dry If storing the items for longer periods of time in the travel bag do not close it so it is airtight e Treat all cable connectors with contact spray WD 40 once a month e Check the cable regularly for damage e Ensure that the motor s individual parts are dry before stowing them in the travel bag e Do not bend the cable and tackle line around sharp edges e Only use the travel bag for transportation not for shipping the motor The motor stored in the travel bag may be affected by heavy objects Connector Caps Included with this kit are caps that can cover all of the wire connectors Placing the caps over the ends of the wires will prevent any water or debris from collecting in the electrical contact area when the ends are not connected together MAKE SURE THAT THE CAPS AND CONNECTORS ARE CLEAN AND DRY PRIOR TO INSTALLING OVER THE CONNECTORS The lanyards on the caps are for attaching them to features on your kayak or around the cables themselves The larger circular cap is designed for the battery and exposed plug that goes on the thru hull fitting The lanyard loop will fit over top of the plug 29 Warranty Warranty Registration Your warranty registration card is completed online and should be submitted to Hobie Cat Company within 30 days of the date of pur chase Please visit our website www hobiecat com and go to Warranty Registration under Company Support If you have problems
7. enjoyment from your new Hobie eVolve But more important it is designed to help you use it safely We are delighted that you have chosen our motor Your Hobie eVole is powered by the Torqeedo 402 motor and is state of the art in terms of motor battery and propeller technology It has been designed and manufactured with the utmost care and with a special focus on comfort user friend liness and safety and has been extensively tested before delivery We hope you will enjoy this product Sincerely ore lUI GEEUO Conformity declaration We Torqeedo GmbH with sole responsibility declare the conformity of the Ultralight product range with the following provisions Small water vehicles Electrical systems Low voltage direct current DC systems DIN EN ISO 10133 2000 Starnberg in March 2009 The aforementioned company holds the following technical documents available for viewing Required operating manual Plans software source code EU authorities only Inspection records EU authorities only Other technical documentation EU authorities only Important Safety and Operating Instructions Important safety instructions A Torqeedo motors are designed to operate safely and reliably as long as they are used according to the operating manual Please read this manual carefully before you start the motor Ignoring the instructions in this operating manual can cause damage or personal injury Hobie Cat
8. motor off using the on off button You will find descriptions and details in Section 9 3 e Do not disconnect the cable connections when the propeller is turning e If you have a problem with your motor please follow the instructions in this operating manual for handling warranty claims Kit Breakdown Items not illustrated to scale 1 Hobie eVolve Mirage Well Assembly 2 Prop Alignment Tool 3 Hobie eVolveTwist n Stow Rudder Mount and Hardware The Hardware is assembled to the aluminum piece and include the cover plate slide sister screw 10 32 Flat head screw to match the sister screw three 10 32 x 1 4 Truss head screws and three 10 32x 7 8 Truss head screws with self locking nuts 4 Magnetic Key 5 Throttle 6 Battery 7 Misc Small Parts Power Cable Thru Hull Fitting w Backing Plate Hole Cover Plate w Backing Plate Throttle Cable Mounting Backing Plate Gasket Pack 3 Pieces Ram Mounting Arm Ram Backing Plate w Hardware Screws for Thru Hull Fittings QTY 6 10 Sheet Metal Screws sa 7O9 29 5 Assorted Caps for Connectors Throttle Cable Extension j Power Cable Extension k 9 64 Allen Key Not shown here l Small tube of thread Loctite Not shown here m Charger Not shown here n Torqeedo Dry Bag Not shown here CG j C Mounting hardware included Tools Required but not shown here Phillips Head Screwdriver Flat Head Screwdriver Electric Drill 1 8 Drill Bit
9. shaft 5 Connect the cable between the motor and battery Allow the motor to run slowly and check whether the shaft is turning unevenly at the shaft sealing ring Contact Torqeedo Service if the shaft is damaged or uneven 6 Once again disconnect the cable between the motor and battery Place a disk spring onto the motor shaft Note the direction of the disk spring The inside rim of the disk spring must be in contact with the motor housing Insert the new cylinder pin centrally to the motor shaft 7 Place the propeller onto the motor shaft and turn the propeller so that the cylinder pin is aligned with the groove in the propeller 8 Place a disk spring onto the motor shaft behind the propeller Note the direction of the disk spring The outside rim of the disk spring needs to be in contact with the propeller 9 Tighten the central nut on the propeller using a 10mm socket wrench TIGHTEN THE NUT UNTIL IT IS SNUG Disk Spring Self Locking M8 Nut Neg x Disk Spring 27 Troubleshooting and Care Instructions Fault Codes Display Cause What to do Engine overheating Motor can be used again after a short wait about 10 minutes Contact Torqeedo Service E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E08 21 E Remote Throttle calibration Re Calibrate Throttle by defective 1 Press the middle button for 10 seconds The display will show cal up 2 Press remote throttle control to full gas then press the middle button 3 T
10. the battery capacity is less than 20 Charging Is displayed when charging The GPS module integrated into the battery pack searches for satellite signals to determine the position and speed If no GPS signal is received within 5 minutes the display switches in the second field from remaining range at current speed to remaining time at current speed In addition a clock icon is displayed If the remaining duration is more than 10 hours it is indicated in whole hours If it is less it is shown in hours and minutes Stop This icon is displayed if the remote throttle must be placed in the central stop position This is necessary before starting off Is displayed if the temperature of the engine or battery is too high The motor automatically decreases the input power Error If an error occurs the error icon and a two digit code are displayed in the bottom field The code shows the component causing the error and the error itself You will find details about the error codes later in this manual 25 PYLON The pylon is the lower motor unit that contains the motor and the electronic control system which generate the propulsion Several protective functions are programmed into the pylon Protective Functions 1 Temperature protection If the motor overheats the motor control system reduces the output of the drive until a temperature equilibrium is established between generated and disposed heat Above a c
11. with your eVolve contact your dealer first If you need further assistance contact Hobie Cat Company To help process any warranty problems it is important to complete your warranty card for Our records Warranty Process Adhering to the following warranty process is a prerequisite to the satis faction of any warranty claim Before dispatching any apparently faulty goods it is imperative to coordinate the delivery with your Hobie dealer If necessary you can find Hobie Cat Company contact details on the back of this manual We are unable to receive products which we have not been notified of and will therefore refuse delivery To obtain warranty services within 30 days of discovering the problem take your Hobie eVolve along with proof of purchase sales receipt to the authorized Hobie dealer from whom you purchased your eVolve unless you have moved or are traveling In that case take it to the near est authorized Hobie dealer For returning the motor to Hobie Cat Company we recommend keeping the original Torqeedo packaging If this is no longer available packaging will be provided but is not included in the warranty Please note that Lithium Batteries are NOT TO BE SHIPPED without proper authori zation and packaging provided by Hobie Cat Company or Torqeedo Extent of Warranty The warranty ends two years after the date the product was delivered to the final purchaser Products that are used commercially or by public authoritie
12. Company and Torgeedo accept no liability for any damage caused by ac tions that contradict this operating manual To ensure safe operation of the motor e Familiarize yourself with all the motor controls For instance you should be able to stop the motor quickly if necessary e Only allow adults who have been instructed on how to operate the mo tor or have read the operating instructions to run it e Never operate the motor if someone is in the water close to the boat Stop the motor immediately if someone goes overboard e Always have a paddle and or MirageDrive on board e Check the status and function of the device before each tour e Note that the on board computer does not include changes to currents and wind conditions in the range calculation If you are moving with the wind or current the remaining range is calculated assuming you continue going with the wind or current If you change direction or if wind current change your remaining range may be significantly lower Therefore you should note the effects that the wind and current have on your range e Never use the motor as a fixing point for your kayak never use the mo tor as a handle for lifting or carrying e Do not open the battery casing protect the battery pack from mechani cal damage e Do not short circuit the battery pack e Avoid submerging the battery pack and remote throttle for long periods of time e If the error code E46 is shown in the display or if you
13. HEM FROM CROSS THREADING If it isn t going together make sure that the threads are lined up properly and are free of any debris 4 Attach your throttle to the ball mount on the kayak using the RAM attachment arm Once you have the throttle at the desired adjustment tighten up the side knob 5 Connect the cable coming out from the throttle to the throttle extension cable 20 6a If you are using the Mirage well configuration of the Hobie eVolve place the motor unit into the well as instructed earlier in the manual and connect the power cord to the bulkhead power port 6b If you are using the stern mounted configuration make sure that the motor is plugged into the power port as it would be difficult to do so after you push off the shore Pull the motor down using the down control T handle and cleat it in the down position It is important to pull the down holding line tight to keep the motor from coming up when going in reverse 7 Place the magnetic key on the throttle pad and turn the display on 8 While close to shore give the motor some power to make sure everying is working properly and that you acknowledge the current battery charge status Coming into Shore 1 As you come into shore be sure to reduce your speed If you are using the Hobie Mirage well eVolve be sure to use the Prop Alignment Index and remove the drive before running aground Using the stern mounted Hobie eVolve requires that you
14. changed the fuse of the battery the battery charge status in the display is not accurate Af ter a complete charge of the battery the battery charger status displayed will be reliable again e The battery of your Ultralight motor has been declared a hazardous item in UN Class 9 Private transportation is not critical but if shipped by a transport company the relevant statutory provisions must be observed e Keep the supplies magnetic key at least 50 cm 20 inches away from pacemakers e Keep the supplied magnetic key away from magnetic information media e g debit credit cards music cassettes magnetic tapes etc The mag net integrated in the key has enough strength to render the saved data unusable Important operating instructions A The following is a selection of the most important instructions for han dling Torqeedo 402 motors In addition to these instructions please observe the complete operating instructions to prevent damage to your motor e Only run the motor when the propeller is under water If it is run in the air for longer periods the shaft sealant rings that seal the motor to the drive shaft may become damaged If the motor is run in air for long peri ods the motor itself can overheat e The Hobie eVolve product range the associated remote throttle battery pack and all electric plug in connections are protected against dirt and water in line with protection type IP68 e The Torqeedo 402 has an integrated prot
15. control how softly the motor sets down on the deck is by using both up and down T handles Simply pull the motor up with the up handle and control how quickly the motor rests on the kayak deck with the down handle 8 Finished assembly is shown to the right A Propeller Awareness Having the propeller mounted off the back versus the Mirage setup leaves the propeller in a more vulnerable position PLEASE BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS WHEN OPERATING THE MOTOR IN THE STERN MOUNTED POSITION CARELESSNESS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR MOTOR DAMAGE 18 19 Time to Hit the Water These steps will help guide you through the setup that is needed to get you going on the water Before Heading Out 1 Make sure that the magnetic key is not on the throttle pad 2 Place your battery in the kayak and attach the power cord extension To attach the connector mate the cord fitting to the battery and twist lock the connections together You will not be able to twist the connections together until the plugs are oriented and seated together correctly When the battery is resting make sure that the top is facing up to ensure that the GPS gets a good signal Do not cover the battery with metallic objects or those containing metal 3 Connect your throttle cable extension to the battery There is a guide in the connector which only allows it to connect in a certain orientation MAKE SURE THAT THE THREADS ARE GOING TOGETHER CORRECTLY TO PREVENT T
16. ct the battery pack from mechanical damage If the Caring for the Battery You will extend the lifespan of your battery if you do not expose it to hot environments for longer than necessary In order to guarantee the longest possible lifespan of the battery if you store it for a long period of time e g over the winter it should be charged to around 50 and stored between 0 C and 15 C 32 F and 60 F 23 REMOTE THROTTLE Display in Normal Operation Controlling Speed and Direction You can adjust the speed and propeller rotation direction by moving the remote throttle Forward movement of the remote throttle means the kayak moves forward backward movement of the remote throttle means the kayak moves backwards Please note that reverse movement does not have the same thrust as going forward The middle position neutral corresponds to the stop position Magnetic Key The remote throttle is equipped with a magnetic key that operates as an on off safety function The motor only works if you place the magnetic key on the proper location on the remote throttle control If the magnetic key is removed the motor stops You can only start the motor again if you first replace the magnetic key and then move the remote throttle to the central stop position Other Indicators Drive slowly D A A oe 2 Charging Remote Throttle Button Layout The remote throttle is equipped with an on board computer with an inte grated d
17. d Up Down control lines will not need to be changed Hobie eVolve Twist N Stow Operation With the motor installed on the Twist N Stow rudder there are some operating instructions you should be aware of Hybrid Feature There is an unique feature that the MirageDrive and Torqeedo motor can provide together If you pedal with the motor going you can watch your power consumption decrease and your range increase The combination of human and electric power acts as a hydrid and can significantly extend your range 7 Line up the assembled Hobie eVolve Torqeedo Rudder Attachment to the rudder mount on the kayak and install with the provided Truss head machine screws Note that the top three screws are longer and are bolted with a nut and the bottom three are threading into the aluminum Place a couple drops of Loctite on the lower three shorter screws that are going into the aluminum It helps to install the bottom three screws first as the alignment is easier at this stage DO NOT USE A POWER SCREWDRIVER TO INSTALL THE LOWER SCREWS INSTALL BY HAND SO THAT THEY ARE JUST SNUG Up Down Control The motor mounted in the stern configuration can ONLY be raised in boats that have the T Handle System which became standard on all 2009 to current model Hobie Mirage kayaks Earlier kayaks have an up down handle which will hold the rudder down in light reverse operation Check with you dealer on a T Handle conversion kit One way to help
18. d not the left This will help keep the power wire from entangling when putting the motor up and down Also be sure to make sure that the port is located in a spot where the cable doesn t have to stretch too much when the motor moves up and down 12 Power Cable Thru Hull Installation 1 Before creating the hole be sure to test the location to make sure that you can get the backing ring to the location that is needed and that the power cable has room to fit without being bent too severely Also make sure that the cable coming from the motor will reach the location of the port 2 When you have chosen the location of the power cable drill a 1 3 4 hole in the hull We recommend using a hole saw but other cutting methods can be used if care is exercised 3 Using the power plug mounting plate use the hole locations to drill two 1 8 holes for the screws to pass through 4 Place the gasket on the outside of the hull and put the assembly together using the provided screws and with the backing plate on the inside of the kayak 5 Now take the power cable extension and insert the end with the flat on one side of the cable end through the thru hull fitting Make sure that the flat is lined up and the cable end is all the way in Use the grip nut to lock the cable end in place You should feel a little pop as the nut locks 6 Now you can run the cable on the inside of the hull to the location you are planning to plac
19. e your battery 7 If you decide for some reason to remove the thru hull fitting the included cover plate and the additional gasket can be used to cover the hole 13 Hobie eVolve Mirage Well Operation Drive Installation 1 Before installing the drive make sure that the power cable is disconnected and or the safety key is not on the throttle pad 2 Ifthe prop is turned sideways manually turn it so that the blades are straight up and down 3 Drop the motor into the Mirage well Please note that there is a close variance in fit on each boat so some installations may require that you rock the motor back a little to get it to drop into place 4 Once the motor passes through the boat lower the spine into the locking system in the boat Make sure that it is dropping in straight and not going in crooked Incorrect 5 Now lock the drive into the kayak using the Click N Go or cam knobs Once locked into place try to rock it back and forth a little to make sure it is secure in place A small amount of rocking is normal 14 Drive Removal 1 Before handling the motor make sure that the power is disconnected and or the safety key is not on the throttle pad 2 Slide the Prop Alignment Tool through the top slot on the drive and allow it to go all the way down This tool will turn the propeller into the up down configuration for removal 3 Remove the Prop Alignment Tool
20. ective device that switches the motor off when it reaches a particular slope of 90 This prevents the propeller from turning if the boat capsizes or tilts e After use always take the motor out of the water e After operation in salty or brackish water wash all components in fresh water e Occasionally use contact spray to care for all cable connections If you use the motor in salt or brackish water we recommend applying contact spray once a month e You will extend the life of your battery if you do not expose it for longer than necessary to a very hot environment In order to guarantee that the life of the battery is as long as possible the battery should be stored for longer period of time e g over the winter at around 50 charge and between 0 C and 15 C 32 F and 60 F e Only charge the battery at environmental temperatures between 0 C and 45 C 32 F and 113 F e Store the motor battery pack and remote throttle in the waterproof travel bag only when dry If storing the items for longer periods of time in the travel bag do not close it so it is airtight e Only use the travel bag for transportation not for shipping the motor The motor stored in the travel bag must not be adversely affected by heavy objects e If the motor malfunctions an error code is shown on the display After resolving the error the motor can be restarted out of the stop position again In rare cases it may be necessary to switch the
21. either pull the motor on deck or just release the cleated down line 2 Unhook all of the throttle and power connections and place the protective caps over the ends of the plugs MAKE SURE THAT THE CONNECTIONS ARE DRY PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE CAPS Spray some contact spray ex WD 40 on the terminals from time to time 3 When transporting a kayak with the stern mounted Hobie eVovle make sure that it is firmly held in place so it doesnt bounce around when driving on the road The shockcord on the kayak may not be strong enough to hold it in place if the kayak is transported upside down REMOVE BATTERY FROM HULL DURING TRANSPORTATION OR TURNING OVER THE KAYAK 4 If you are using the motor in salt or brackish water conditions rinse all the equipment with fresh water 21 Operating Elements This section covers technical information about some of the componentry of your electric motor kit It is important that you read this information to become familiar with and have a good general knowledge of all the parts included in this kit BATTERY PACK About your Battery The battery pack is equipped with high performance lithium manga nese batteries also known as LIMA cells The LIMA cells have a self discharge of under 1 per month at 20 C 70 F have stable cycles and no memory effect The lithium battery can be used at environmental temperatures from 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F A controller with several functions
22. from the drive and unclick the Click N Go or loosen the cam knobs 4 Pull the motor up and rock it back slightly to allow the motor pylon to slip through the well Hobie Mirage eVolve Disassembly To convert your Twist n Stow rudder to the Hobie eVolve motor you will have to disassemble the MirageDrive mount and assembly the Twist N Stow mount using the following instructions Mirage eVolve Disassembly 1 Unbolt the two cover plates at the top of the spine using the provided 9 64 Allen hex key wrench 2 Loosen the two batten retainer straps at the top of the spine 3 Unscrew the wire retaining strap and remove from the wire 4 Pull the motor and batten assembly out through the bottom of the spine and take off the rubber fairing 5 Unbolt all of the screws that are holding the motor and batten clamp together With all of these steps completed you should have just a pylon assembly Be sure to keep all of the nuts and bolts in a safe place as you will need them if you decide to put the Mirage eVolve back together again 16 Hobie eVolve Twist N Stow Rudder Conversion Hobie eVolve Twist n Stow Assembly 1 Insert the cable into the track on the rudder attachment extrusion 2 Slide the tongue and groove plate to cover the track that you installed the cable into Please note that there is semi circular cutaway on one end of the cover plate which should be pointing up when installed on the boat
23. he display shows cal stp Return remote throttle control to central position then press the middle button 4 The display shows cal dn Press the remote throttle control to full reverse position then press middle button E22 E23 Value range false Re calibrate refer to E21 E30 Motor communication error 1 Check the motor cable s plug in connection 2 Check the motor cable for damage 3 Check the fuse on the underside of the battery If applicable replace the fuse If the fuse is replaced the information display will not show correct data until the battery is fully charged again General communication Check the plug in connections and cables Switch error the motor off and on again E32 E33 E41 42 Incorrect charging voltage Check whether the power supply unit used has an output voltage between 10 V and 20V If necessary contact Torqeedo Service E43 Battery empty Charge battery Motor can be used again slowly from the stop position if necessary Battery overcurrent Switch motor off and on again The information display will not show correct data after this error occurred The battery needs to be fully charged to reset the information system 28 otor tilted during operation Motor can be used again after tilting it down and pressing on off Motor put into operation Motor can be restarted from the stop position after while tilted being tilted down Motor propeller blocked Loosen blockage and turn pro
24. ices or repairs were not carried out by firms authorized by Torqeedo or non original parts were used Some states do not allow the exculsion or limitation of incidental or con sequential damges so the above limitations may not apply to you Implied Warranty Any implied warranties including implied warranty of merchantable and fitness for a particular purpose shall be no longer than the duration of this express warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you Hobie Cat Company makes no express warranties in addition to this Lim ited Warranty Hobie Cat dealers have no authority to make any warran ties on behalf of Hobie Cat Company in addition to or inconsistent with those stated herein To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by Federal State or Municipal law and cannot be preempted it shall not be appli cable This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which vary from state to state 31 Hobie Cat Company Oceanside California USA 1 800 HOBIE 49 hobiecat com Hobie Cat Australia Huskisson New South Wales Australia 1 800 4 HOBIE hobiecat com au Hobie Kayak Europe Stellendam The Netherlands 31 0 187 499 440 hobie kayak com Torqeedo Service Centers North America Torqeedo Inc 171 Erick Street Unit A 1 Crystal Lake IL 60014 USA service_usa torqeedo com T 1 815 444
25. isplay and three buttons below the screen Turning the Display On Press the on off button for 1 second to switch the motor on Press ing the button again for 3 seconds switches the motor off again You can switch the motor off in any operating mode If there is no activity for one hour the motor switches off automatically Press the button again to switch it back on Changing the Display Units 1 Press and hold the Gotu button for 3 seconds 2 You will first be able to select the units in which the remaining range is displayed By pushing the middle button in the center of the display you select between kilometers miles nautical miles and hours 3 Choose your unit selection by pressing setup again 4 You then enter the speed indicator setting You can choose between kilometers per hour miles per hour and knots Again select the units with the center button and confirm your selection and leave the setup menu again by pressing the setup button Calibrating the Throttle The middle button is used for calibration If the display shows a relevant error message you can recalibrate the motor with the help of this button You will find details on the error codes and calibration instruction near the error code table 24 Battery charge status in percent remaining Remaining range at current speed and battery status GPS Calculated Ground speed Power consumption in Watts Drive slowly Is displayed when
26. mounting plate butts up against the gasket 5 Thru bolt the mounting plate to the kayak using the provided backing plate and sheet metal screws 10 Throttle Cable Gland Function You will notice that there is a taller hex nut shaped part mounted to the throttle cable mounting plate This part is called a cable gland This allows you to easily change your cable length that is available to attach the throttle 1 For more cable turn the cable gland counterclockwise enough so that it loosens its grip on the cable and you can pull out more length 2 Once you have the desired length turn the cable gland clockwise to hold the cable and to provide a seal around the cable to prevent water leaks 3 If you are not using the motor and don t want cable lying around the deck you can follow the same gland operation and feed the cable into the hull all the way to the end plug Ram Mount Installation To mount your throttle to the hull you will be using the provided Ram mounting system This mount allows you to easily remove and adjust the position of your throttle to the hull with almost infinite adjustability 1 Choose a location for the mount Keep in mind that you will need to be able to reach inside to attach the backing plate We recommend that you install the deck mounted ball somewhere near the throttle cable 2 Use the available ball mount as a guide to pre drill the two 1 8 mounting holes 3
27. pack with the throttle still plugged in If the remote throttle is connected you can turn on the display and view the current charging status in percent with charging being displayed in the top most field on the display e Use the Torqeedo 402 battery exclusively with the eVolve motor e Only use the power supply unit supplied or one authorized by Torqeedo to charge the battery pack e Only charge the battery at environmental temperatures between 0 C and 45 C 32 F and 115 F e You will extend the lifespan of your battery if you do not expose it to hot environments for long periods of time If you store your battery for long periods of time ie over the winter it should be charged to around 50 and stored between 0 C and 15 C 32 F and 60 F This will ensure the longest possible lifespan for the battery e The battery is protected from water penetration IP68 housing of the battery is damaged do not use the battery e Do not short circuit the battery pack e Avoid submerging the battery pack for long periods of time e The LIMA battery cells only catch fire if they are exposed to temperatures over 300 C 570 F This is an important advantage over other lithium based battery systems If this should occur try to put the battery in a location where it will not cause damage If this is not possible keep a safe distance or cover the battery with sand or other dry non flammable materials l e Prote
28. peller one revolution by hand Voltage in motor too low Low battery charging status Motor can be used again slowly from the stop position Motor Overcurrent Continue at low output Contact Torqeedo Service Circuit board overheating Motor can be used again after a short wait about 10 minutes Contact Torqeedo Service Magnetic sensor defective Re calibrate refer to E21 Remote throttle control Check the remote throttle control cable s plug in communication error connection Check the cable Fault Codes cont E46 Battery operating Battery cells outside operating temperature temperature error between 20 C and 65 C 4 F and 150 F The motor can be used again when the temperature has stabilized E48 Charging temperature error Charging will continue when the cell temperature is between 0 C and 45 C 32 F and 115 F Defects Contact Torqeedo Services and notify them of the error code Storage and care instructions Corrosion protection Materials were chosen with a high level of corrosion resistance All of the materials used in the eVolve are as with most leisure maritime products classed as seawater resistant not seawater proof e After use you should always remove the motor from the water The tilting mechanism can be used for this e After operation in salty or brackish water wash all components in fresh water e Store the motor battery pack and remote throttle in the waterproof travel
29. ritical temperature the motor stops and the display shows error code E02 or E08 2 Blocking protection If the propeller is blocked or stuck the motor would normally consume too much power In this case the motor is switched off within a few hundredths of a second to protect the electronics motor winding and propeller After removing the blockage you can switch the motor on again If there is a blockage the display shows error code E05 3 Cable break protection If the connection cable is damaged i e if the connection to the remote throttle battery or motor is broken the motor will stop or not start An error code starting with E3 and containing another number is shown on the display 4 Location sensor The Ultralight has an integrated protective device that switches the motor off when it is beyond a particular slope 90 This prevents the propeller from turning if the boat capsizes or tilts further 5 Throttle control The propeller rev change responds slowly to protect mechanical drive components and avoid short term power peaks 6 Fin The fin supports steering movements and protects the propeller from hitting obstacles underwater 26 Propeller Replacement 1 Disconnect the cable between the motor and battery 2 Loosen and unscrew the central nut on the propeller 3 Pull the propeller from the motor shaft 4 Pull cylinder pin from the motor shaft and remove the disk spring from the motor
30. s even if only temporarily are excluded from this two year warranty In these cases the statutory warranty applies Hobie Cat Company Hobie Cat Australasia Hobie Kayaks Europe and Torqeedo guarantee the final purchaser of a Hobie eVolve powered by Torgeedo that the product is free from material and manufacturing defects during the period stated above The manufacturer will indemnify the final purchaser for any expense for the repair of a material or manu facturing defect 30 Hobie Cat Company decides whether defective parts are repaired or replaced Distributors and dealers who repair Torqeedo motors have no authority to make legally binding statements on behalf of Hobie Cat Com pany or Torqeedo Normal wear and tear and routine servicing are excluded from the war ranty This Warranty Does Not Cover e Normal wear and discoloration e Damage caused by abuse or failure to perform normal maintenance e Damage caused by alterations or modifications e Damage caused by hitting submerged objects or beaching without retracting the motor e Transportation of parts to Hobie Cat Company or its dealers e Any eVolve used as a rental or placed in commercial services of any kind e Any other consequential damages incidental damages or incidental expenses including damage to property e Damage caused by failure to follow procedures outlined in this manual e Damage caused by storing the motor in the water ex on a mooring e Previous serv
31. to protect and care for your battery is integrated in the battery pack The controller among other functions protects the battery from fully discharging and overcharging by control ling the charging current The capacity of the battery pack changes over time To adjust the capac ity indicator we recommend completely emptying the fully charged bat tery once a year at average speeds The battery pack has a 20 A safety fuse Open the marked cover in the battery s base to exchange the fuse When closing the cover ensure that the cover and seal sit properly label to the outside Charging The charging unit supplied is modified charges the eVolve battery pack in approximately 8 hours from 0 to full charge When charging at high environmental temperatures gt 35 C gt 95 F longer charging times may occur as the controller is equipped with a temperature dependent charging power off switch which ensures a proper and gentle charging of the cells To charge your battery 1 Plug the cable end that plugs to the wall into the charger junction box which has the cable end to connect to the battery There are two sets of wall plug cords in this kit and should be usedaccording to the plug shape that adapts to your wall socket 2 Connect the charging unit to the battery and the power supply To do so remove the motor cable if attached on the battery pack and use the same jack for charging 22 3 You can charge the battery
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