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SPIRIT 1.0 User Manual
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V1.1 August. 8
, 2016
Copyright ©ePropulsion 2014-2016 All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 SPIRIT 1.0 User Manual V1.1 August. 8 , 2016 Copyright ©ePropulsion 2014-2016 All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    Using this manual Before using this product, please read this instruction to learn about correct and safe operation of SPIRIT 1.0. By using this product, you hereby agree that you have fully read and understand this manual. ePropulsion accepts no liability for any damage or injury caused by improper operations.

  • Page 3: Product Identification

    Product Identification The label on the outboard is positioned as shown below. The serial number is marked on the label. Record the serial number as a reference for maintenance or ordering spare components from the dealer. DT1E31001 Figure 0-1 - 2 -...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Appreciations ....................- 1 - Using this manual ................... - 1 - Symbols ......................- 1 - Product Identification ................... - 2 - Table of Content ..................... - 3 - 1 Product Overview ..................- 5 - 1.1 In the Package ................
  • Page 5 4.7 Fixing for Porting ............... - 22 - 5 LCD Displaying ..................- 23 - 5.1 Display introduction ..............- 23 - 5.2 Error codes and solutions ............- 25 - 6 Battery Charging ..................- 28 - 7 Trim Angle Adjusting ................- 30 - 8 Propeller Assembling ................

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    The power of SPIRIT 1.0 is equivalent to 3hp outboards and it can work quieter. With detachable battery and foldable tiller, it’s easy to carry and store. All these high performances make SPIRIT 1.0 to be an ideal option for tenders, dinghies and sailboats.
  • Page 7 Battery 1 set Battery charger 1 set Magnetic key 2 sets Front Fixed Pin 2 sets User Manual 1 set Save the ePropulsion package for the outboard storage. - 6 -...

  • Page 8: Components And Consists

    1.2 Components and Consists Battery Handle Power Port Charging Port Charging Indicator Power Cable Battery Lock LCD Display Battery Pack (built-in Li-po Magnetic Key batteries and BMS) Tiller Tilt Handle Throttle Clamp Handle Fixing Clamp Trim Pin Pull Pin Shaft( Long/Short) Propeller Motor Skeg...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    1.3 Specifications SPIRIT 1.0-L / SPIRIT 1.0-S Type Electric Maximum Input Power Rated Current 24.6A Comparable Petrol Outboard Maximum Overall Efficiency Forward: 1200rpm Maximum Rotation Speed Reverse: 1200rpm Control System Tiller control 10.9Kg/24lbs(S) Weight(without battery) 11.2Kg/24.7lbs (L) 884mm×275mm×1042mm(S) Dimension(L×W×H) 884mm×275mm×1167mm(L)
  • Page 10 Cycle Life ≧500 cycles(80% of Rated Capacity) Charging:0℃～45℃(32℉~113℉) Temperature Range Discharging: -20℃～60℃(-4℉~140℉) Relative humidity 65±20%RH 416mm×275mm×202mm Dimension(L×W×H) Weight 8.5Kg/18.7bls Battery Charger Watt 180W Operating: -29℃~45.5℃(-20.2℉~113.9℉) Temperature Range Storage: -40℃~75℃(-40℉~167℉) Input Voltage 100V~264V Input Frequency 50Hz/60Hz Input Current(AC) ≦3A Output(DC) 24V/8A Efficient ≧88% - 9 -...

  • Page 11: Important Notes Before Start

    2 Important Notes before Start The SPIRIT 1.0 electric outboard is designed to offer clean propulsion and excellent experiences on water. For safety reasons, please read following instructions and notes before using this product. By using this product you hereby agree to these notes and instructions. You agree you are responsible for your own conduct and content by using this product and should never use this product in a way that infringes upon or contravenes laws and regulations.

  • Page 12: Battery

    2.2 Battery The SPIRIT 1.0 battery is specially designed for SPIRIT 1.0, can only be charged with an ePropulsion specified charger. The battery has built-in battery management system and it provides cell balancing protection, over charge...
  • Page 13 Disconnect charger when not in use. Though the battery is IP67 waterproof, it’s not suggested to immerse in water or store in moist environment. Keep conductive subject away from the power port and charging port to avoid damages of electronic components. Use the port cap to avoid accidental short-circuit.

  • Page 14: Installation

    3 Installation Step1: Hang the motor on the transom on the motor holder and tighten the two clamp handles. Lock Lock Figure 3-1 Figure 3-2 Ensure to mount the outboard on the centerline of your boat. If the boat shape is asymmetric, please consult your dealer to get proper solution. Center Line Figure 3-3 The mounting height of the outboard affects the running speed seriously.
  • Page 15 When the mounting height is too low, the water resistance will increase and it will lead to efficiency and running speed reducing. Mount the outboard and ensure the top of propeller is under the bottom of the boat at a distance of 150mm or below.
  • Page 16 Slot Block Figure 3-5 Step3: Plug the power cable in the power port and tighten the connector. Figure 3-6 Figure 3-7 Make sure the power cable connector and socket are dry before connecting to avoid short-circuit. Please spray and clean the contacts about every 3 months with contact spray.

  • Page 17: Operation

    4 Operation 4.1 Checking List before Start Check and ensure the battery has enough charge. Ensure the outboard is correctly and firmly installed on the boat. Ensure the propeller is correctly and firmly installed on the outboard. Ensure the battery is correctly and firmly installed on the outboard. Before start, check and ensure the throttle is in zero position.
  • Page 18 Figure 4-2 For safety consideration, always attach the lanyard of magnetic key to your wrist or life vest. So that the outboard will be stop in falling overboard emergency. The magnetic key has magnetic field, keep it 50cm/20inch away from pacemakers and other medical implants.

  • Page 19: Stopping

    Step4: Turn the throttle form zero position to desiring direction to start the outboard motor. Change the heading direction of the boat by turning the tiller on horizontal level. Backward Forward Figure 4-4 4.3 Stopping The outboard can be stopped in one of the following four ways. Turn throttle to zero position.

  • Page 20: Tiller Adjustment

    It’s recommended to tilt up the outboard out of water when the motor is not running. 4.4 Tiller Adjustment The tiller of SPIRIT 1.0 is adjustable on both horizontal and vertical direction. Pulling up the tiller Pull up the tiller if necessary during operation.
  • Page 21 Figure 4-5 Folding the tiller Draw the tiller along axial direction to the limit then the tiller can be folded down. Figure 4-6 Rotate the clamping bracket by 90 degrees before folding down the tiller to avoid interference. Folding the tiller provides convenience when transporting or storing the outboard motor.

  • Page 22: Tilting Up The Outboard Motor

    4.5 Tilting up the Outboard Motor Toggle up the tilt handle once, then take the battery handle to tilt up the outboard motor to maximum height. After a click sound, release the battery handle and the outboard will stay at a position of 75° trim angle. Hold the battery handle and toggle up the tilt handle once again, users can lay down the outboard gently to the original position in water.

  • Page 23: Fixing Of Steering

    4.6 Fixing of Steering Put the front fix pin into the hole (shown in Figure 4-11) can fix the steering, and the rotation of tiller on horizontal level will be disabled. Use the pin if necessary. Put the Steering Drection Fixed in Front pin into the hole Figure 4-9...

  • Page 24: Lcd Displaying

    5 LCD Displaying The LCD display screen will show current state of the outboard or warnings messages during operating. 5.1 Display introduction Indicating: Set throttle Battery charging to zero position indicator Battery state of charge Battery remaining time Battery voltage at current speed Warning: Error has occurred...
  • Page 25 Icon Function This icon will display when the battery is charging. This icon shows the state of battery charge, the solid circular section indicates the percentage ratio of the reserved charge. e.g. 60% reserved charge All the 10 blocks will be blinking when the battery charge is less than 5%, we suggest to steer your boat to shore or wharf as soon as possible, and full charge the battery in time.

  • Page 26: Error Codes And Solutions

    Battery Turn off the motor and reconnect the battery Communication cable. If this issue cannot be solved, please Fault contact ePropulsion service. Motor Turn off the motor and reconnect the battery Communication cable. If this issue cannot be solved please Fault contact ePropulsion service.
  • Page 27 “SELECT” button, the display will return to normal and the calibration is completed. Faulty Charger If you are not using an ePropulsion charger, please switch to an ePropulsion charger. If this issue continues, please contact ePropulsion service.
  • Page 28 Battery Cell Bad cell fault occurs, please replace the battery Fault and contact your dealer to repair the bad battery. Other Other faults Please contact ePropulsion service. Carry out the throttle calibration procedures strictly as the sequences. - 27 -...

  • Page 29: Battery Charging

    6 Battery Charging Charge the battery when the state of battery charge is low or empty. It’s recommended to charge the battery after detaching it from the outboard though it’s allowed to use and charge the outboard simultaneously. Step1: Disconnect the power cable and unplug it from the power port. Hold the battery handle and pull up the battery lock to detach the battery.
  • Page 30 works well. Charging status Solid red light The battery is charging. indicator Solid blue light battery been fully charged. Indicator Abnormal Description Status Charger Light out Check whether the wall socket has output. indicator 2. Disconnect the battery with charger, if the charger indicator become solid green, there may be a fault in battery, please contact your dealer to change the battery.

  • Page 31: Trim Angle Adjusting

    7 Trim Angle Adjusting Spirit 1.0 has four trim angle options including 21°, 14°, 7° and 0°. The trim angle should be adjusted according to the boat type and the running speed to achieve higher efficiency. It is recommend to test different trim angles at...
  • Page 32 position, attach the ring to keep the fixing pin from dropping out. Step3: Put the fixing pin to the desired position. Figure 7-3 Step4: Toggle the tilt handle again to lay down the outboard motor, and the outboard motor will stay at the desired trim angle. Figure 7-4 Step5: Try to tilt up the outboard and test if the fixing angle is successfully fixed.

  • Page 33: Propeller Assembling

    8 Propeller Assembling The propeller type affects the performance of outboard critically. Users can select a proper propeller according to different applications. For a larger load boat and a low running speed, a smaller-pitch propeller is more suitable. Inversely, for a smaller load boat and a fast running speed, a large-pitch one is more suitable.

  • Page 34: Anti-Grounding Mode

    9 Anti-grounding Mode When the boat runs in shallow water or complicated underwater conditions, it may have grounding dangers. Set the outboard in anti-grounding mode will protect the outboard motor from damage if the outboard hits submerged reefs or rocks. In anti-grounding mode, the underwater part of outboard is flexible in tilting direction and the motor will tilt up if it hits something underwater.
  • Page 35 To inactivate the anti-grounding mode, pull the pin again and make the tilt handle recover to horizontal position, the anti-grounding protection will be disabled and the outboard will work in normal state. Never toggle the tilt handle when the propeller is rotating. Never operate the anti-grounding mode activation when the propeller is rotating.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Disconnect the battery from outboard before maintenance. Conduct the maintenance under instructions of professional experts or your dealer. Only use ePropulsion original components for replacement and maintenance. 10.2 Propeller Maintenance Ensure disconnect the battery before each check, as a rotating propeller is dangerous.

  • Page 37: Changing The Anode

    10.3 Changing the Anode Please refer to the figure below to replace a new anode if necessary. Figure 10-1 10.4 Maintenance Time Table Regular maintenance in proper manner and use in normal condition, the outboard can work at optimal state. Following table show a general maintenance frequency, however it may be adjusted according to operating conditions.
  • Page 38 Creasing Map - 37 -...

  • Page 39: Transportation And Storage

    11 Transportation and Storage 11.1 Transportation For long distance transport, please use the ePropulsion original packing to pack the outboard before transportation. Figure 11-1 Figure 11-2 The Li-Ion batteries higher than 100 W-hour are not allowed in the aircraft. The Li-Ion batteries are classified under Class 9 (dangerous goods - Lithium Battery Guidance Document IATA 2015 Revision 1 –...

  • Page 40: Placement

    If your outboard is going to be stored for more than 2 months, it’s advised to have the outboard cleaned, checked prior to storage. It’s recommended to pack the outboard with ePropulsion original packing for storage. Take adequate damping-absorber protections before transport and storage.

  • Page 41: Emergency Situations

    2. Check the propeller and other components before you start the motor again. 3. Return to the nearest harbor or beach. 4. If the motor is damaged, find your dealer or ePropulsion service center for help. 12.2 Sodden Outboard If the outboard is sodden, stop it immediately and disconnect the battery.

  • Page 42: Warranty Claim

    13 Warranty Claim The ePropulsion limited warranty is provided for the final purchaser of an ePropulsion outboard motor, consumers are entitled to a free charge repair or replacement of defective goods or goods which do not conform with the contract of sale. This warranty operates in addition to your statutory rights under your local consumer law.
  • Page 43 Please fulfill the warranty claim exactly in detail to assistant the ePropulsion service. The warranty service applies only in the region or country where the product purchased. Consumer will take charge of the repair cost if your product is repaired out of the covered region.
  • Page 44 5. In the case of a refusal of your warranty claim, a repair fee estimate will be sent to you including transportation back. 13.5 How to make a claim Contact ePropulsion service, complete and send the Warranty Claim Form. Tel: +852 66794477 Email: service@epropulsion.hk You can download and submit the Warranty Claim Form through www.epropulsion.hk, a proof of purchase is also necessary.

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