Manta 5 Hydrofoiler XE-1 Quick Manual

Maintenance for long term storage (winter/ non-riding season)

This article covers how to best prepare your Hydrofoiler XE-1 for long term/ winter storage.
Note: If you are storing your bike immediately after delivery due to it being a non- ride season, the wash
down would not apply but all Battery Storage information is still valid & should be followed.
1) Make sure to give the bike a really good wash down (only needed if XE-1 has been ridden).
If you aren't going to ride for a few months, Manta5 always recommend giving your bike a good wash down
(best done by removing the rear and front buoyancy and washing the bike down well with fresh water). This
means that fresh clean water can run over and around the frame, buoyancy and in any gears etc cleaning out
any grime/ debris that may have been caught in there over the ride season.
Watch the video below on what to do ahead of the non-riding season to best prepare the product for
when you can get back out there:
Watch Video Here
Once cleaned and dry, we recommend storing the bike in-doors (garage/ shed etc.) out of direct sunlight. If
space is tight, break the bike down into its transportation assembly (rear foil, front tiller and body of the bike
seperate) as this will make storage easier.

2) Battery Storage

The battery life can be prolonged when being properly maintained and especially when being operated and
stored at the right temperatures. With increasing age, however, the battery capacity will diminish, even
when properly maintained. A significantly reduced operating period after charging indicates that the battery
is worn out and must be replaced.
Before storing your Hydrofoiler for a prolonged period of time (2 weeks or more), we recommend you do the
following:
1. Perform a battery 'Store Charge'. Before determining where & how to store your battery, you will
need to ensure that your battery has gone through a 'Store Charge'. You can
how to do a 'Store Charge' here.
2. Check your battery housing for any damage. Take a look over the battery and ensure that there are
no cracks in the housing. If you notice anything suspicious or suspect water in the battery, isolate
the battery and contact us for further advice.
3. Storage location. If you plan to store the Hydrofoiler for weekend rides etc., make sure you keep the
battery out of reach of children and pets. Take care to not leave it in direct sunlight, or if you're in
colder temperatures in a place where the temperature gets below -5°C (23°F) . Store the batteries
in the following locations:
0. In a room with a smoke alarm.
1. Away from combustible or easily flammable objects.
2. Away from heat sources
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