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  • Page 1 SERIES 3 User Guide...
  • Page 3 Find Freedom. Take Flite.
  • Page 4 TO READ AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THE USER GUIDE PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY, SETUP OR USE. BY USING A FLITEBOARD YOU AGREE THAT YOU DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK. CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN KNOWN TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE YOUR LIFE AND HAPPINESS LEVELS.
  • Page 5 18 Getting started 46 Foiling through turns 19 Charging Flite Controller 47 Maintenance and storage 20 Flitecell charging procedure 48 Fliteboard, PRO, ULTRA / L 20 Flitecell Indicator Guide 49 Fliteboard AIR 21 Charging Flitecell 50 Flite Controller 22 Fliteboard AIR assembly...

  • Page 6: Safety And Disclaimer

    Fliteboard is for operation by information is subject to change one person only, who should be at the sole discretion of Fliteboard. over the age of 16 (or as local For up-to-date product information laws apply). It is not designed for visit fliteboard.com/support...

  • Page 7: Propulsion System

    Propulsion system Learning to Fliteboard The Fliteboard propulsion system We recommend learning to includes a powerful spinning Fliteboard with an instructor at an Flite Propeller or Flite Jet. authorised Fliteschool. Fliteschool locations can be found at KEEP BODY, FINGERS AND TOES fliteboard.com/locations...
  • Page 8 Important rider safety Read the User Guide and watch the How to Fliteboard video Before attempting to Fliteboard for the first time, read this User Guide and pay special attention to the warnings and disclaimers. Most injuries can be avoided by using proper technique when learning.
  • Page 9 Practice this skill when learning with the goal of stopping the motor before you hit the water in a fall. Fall away from Fliteboard The best way to avoid injury is to practice the correct falling technique. As soon as you begin...
  • Page 10 DAMAGE AND THE FLITECELL WET HANDS. FALLS INTO WATER, TAKE IT OUT IMMEDIATELY AND PUT IT IN A SAFE IN CASE OF A FLITEBOARD AND OPEN AREA. MAINTAIN A SAFE OR FLITECELL FIRE, EXTINGUISH DISTANCE FROM FLITECELL UNTIL IT WITH: IS COMPLETELY DRY.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    If subjected to damage the In order to maintain the above Fliteboard, PRO and ULTRA / L can warranty, a mandatory initial be repaired by your local surfboard 100 hrs / 1 year service of the repair specialist.

  • Page 12: What's In The Box

    You will receive your Fliteboard in five separate shipment packages. S3 Pro Box 1 Fliteboard Within the board bag you will find Fliteboard, PRO, ULTRA / L or AIR, depending on your choice. S3 Pro Fliteboard ULTRA / L travel bag...
  • Page 13 Note: please place this FLITECELL TI logo above on the image replacing old text Box 2 Flitecell Within the included padded Flitecell bag you will find Flitecell Explore, Flitecell Sport or Flitecell Nano, depending on your choice. Note: please place this FLITECELL TI logo above on the image replacing old text Note: please place this FLITECELL TI logo above on the image replacing old text Flitecell travel bag Flitecell Explore...
  • Page 14 80cm jet Box 4 Flite eFoil travel bag 80cm Prop Within the included travel case you will find the eFoil system (length depending on choice) and accessories pouch. eFoil travel bag Prop guard removal tool kit eFoil system Fuselage tail + O-Ring Ring Nut tool Shoulder strap 80cm Prop...
  • Page 15 Box 4 Accessories pouch Within the included accessories pouch you will find the following components: Accessories pouch Tef-Gel + Brush Mast Flange Seal + spare FASTENERS REQUIRED FASTENERS REQUIRED M6 x 35 M6 x 35 Flite Controller Flite Controller Stabiliser wing shims USB wall charger 6 x styles (0–5) and charging cable...
  • Page 16 CJ 1500 wing Box 5 Front wing Inside the fifth box you will find the front wing of your choice. Each wing comes with a cover, Tef-Gel, Hex Key M6 and associated bolts and Fuselage cover. CJ 1800 wing CJ 1500 win Cruiser 1800 Cruiser Jet 1800 Cruiser Jet 1500...
  • Page 17 Box 5 Rear stabiliser In the fifth box you will also find the stabiliser of your choice, with a cover. CJ 300 Stabliser Flite 500 Cruiser Jet 300 2 x M6 x 25mm 2 x M6 x 25mm Shims 0,1, 2 Shims 0,1, 2 Flite 290 2 x M6 x 20mm...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting started The best way to learn to Fliteboard is to find a Fliteschool in your area. Locate your nearest Fliteschool at fliteboard.com/fliteschool Watch the Fliteboard video guides at fliteboard.com/video In order to operate the product correctly, avoiding damage or serious injury, it is essential to read and follow all instructions and warnings in the User Guide prior to assembly, setup or use.
  • Page 19 Charging Flite Controller Remove Flite Controller from the accessories pouch, located in the eFoil bag. Remove Flite Controller USB Wall Charger and Charging Cable from the accessories pouch. Carefully peel out the rubber cover on the underside of Flite Controller. Attach the magnetic charging plug, ensuring the charging pins are connected.
  • Page 20 CHARGE NEAR FLAMMABLES OR EXPLOSIVES. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE CHARGER: THERE IS A DANGER OF HIGH VOLTAGE IN THE CHARGER CASE. FLITEBOARD DOES NOT BEAR ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCORRECT USE OF THE CHARGER. USERS MUST OPERATE THE CHARGER ACCORDING TO THE USER GUIDE.
  • Page 21 Charging Flitecell Remove Flitecell from its travel bag. Place Flitecell in a cool dry location away from flammable or hot items. Safe charging temperatures are 0 - 50°C and optimal charging temperatures are 10 - 30°C. Connect Flitecell charger plugs to Flitecell terminals ensuring to connect the orange (positive) connector to the orange terminal first and the black (negative) connector to the black terminal.
  • Page 22 Fliteboard AIR assembly Unroll Fliteboard AIR bladder face down. Place the rigid core (Flitebox cavity side up) on a flat surface. Slide bladder onto core from front end first. Ensure bladder is well tucked into the recess along the front edge of the core.
  • Page 23 Once inflated to 15 – 16 PSI, twist the pump hose anti-clockwise to remove and re-fit the valve cover cap. When disconnecting the pump hose, no air should escape from the valve. If the bladder deflates you must release the central valve (see step 2) and re-inflate. Fliteboard AIR is now inflated.
  • Page 24 Connect the eFoil to Fliteboard Remove the Fliteboard from its bag and place upside down on the bag or other protective surface. Locate the Flitebox cavity on the bottom of the board and ensure the 4 retaining screws are removed.
  • Page 25 Propeller module with a Pro Tail Cover and Flite Jet quickly and without using tools. If your Fliteboard has a Prop Guard, you will need to purchase a Pro Tail Cover (which includes the Prop Guard removal tool) from fliteboard.com or your nearest Flite Authorised Partner.
  • Page 26 Connect the fuselage tail Place the board upside down with the eFoil connected. Take the fuselage tail from the travel bag, add a light cover of Tef-Gel to the tail connection and install the tail into the fuselage. Add a thin layer of Tef-Gel from the tube supplied to the thread of the supplied 16mm fastener bolt and carefully tighten using the hex key using torque of 6 Nm.
  • Page 27 Connect the stabiliser wing Take the stabiliser wing from the travel bag and remove the wing cover. Take the correct stabiliser wing shim from the accessories pouch and fit between the stabiliser wing and the fuselage tail. To ensure correct mounting, direction and placement, the wing when installed correctly should have wing tips facing towards the underside of the board (the countersunk thread is an indication of this).
  • Page 28 Connect Flitecell to Fliteboard With the eFoil, fuselage tail and wings attached, it’s time to carefully turn your board over so it stands on BOTH the front wing and nose of the board. Twist the lid latches and open the board lid.
  • Page 29 Turning on Fliteboard Make certain nothing is caught in the seal. Carefully close the lid. Twist and lock the two lid latches. A few seconds after the lid is shut in position, you will hear a ‘beep beep beep’ which signifies that the Flitecell and board have automatically turned on.
  • Page 30 In addition to enhancing your experience on the water, Flite App connects you to a global community of Fliteboarders. Share your sessions, compete and discover new places to ride. Download the Watch our Flite App Flite App video at fliteboard.com/app fliteboard.com/video...
  • Page 31 Flitebox LED will turn purple. When performing some updates it will display green. You will now be able to see the software version of the Fliteboard. Once connected you can perform updates and sync session rides. Connecting to Fliteboard will transfer settings from the app (eg knots and miles per hour).
  • Page 32 Capturing sessions Fliteboard will automatically capture sessions to its onboard computer. Connect to the Fliteboard and then tap ‘Sync’ to view and download any new sessions. Clicking a ride in the Sessions list will then take you to ride detail screen.
  • Page 33 Hold + button for 7 seconds to put into pairing mode. IF THE LED STATUS LIGHT HAS A BLUE SOLID LIGHT (NOT BLINKING) YOUR FLITE CONTROLLER IS CONNECTED. IF THE FLITEBOX LIGHT IS FLASHING YOUR CONTROLLER AND FLITEBOARD NEED TO BE PAIRED.
  • Page 34 Flite Controller screen guide Motor locked Motor armed Ready to arm. Motor unlocked with 5 seconds Flitecell 100% charged to squeeze the throttle trigger. Gear set to 1 Flitecell charge 50% Current Speed / Gear Distance Speed 1.3km/h Travelled 6.4kms Gear 1 Remaining 24.7kms Current Speed 23.6km/h...
  • Page 35 Disconnected (scrolling) Looking for new pair (scrolling) Flite Controller is not connected or under water. Flite Controller is Hold plus for 7 seconds looking for a new pair. until Flite Controller displays LOOKING FOR NEW PAIR. Pairing required Battery not paired Flite Controller is not paired.
  • Page 36 Flite Controller currently Flite Controller 66% at 10% state of charge. 50% Flitecell warning Fliteboard tilted Flitecell has 50% (or less) Fliteboard is disabled remaining charge. due to the tilt angle. High Current Testing Motor Motor Cool Down mode To avoid accidental injury,...
  • Page 37 50% each ride. conserve charge. CONNECTING TO FLITEBOARD WILL TRANSFER SETTINGS FROM THE APP (EG KNOTS AND MILES PER HOUR). PLEASE BE AWARE THAT SPEED READOUT AND WAVE MODE REQUIRES A GPS CONNECTION. IF YOU ARE RIDING WITH POOR GPS SIGNAL YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SEE THE SPEED YOU ARE TRAVELLING AT OR USE WAVE MODE.
  • Page 38 Connect Flitebox power cables to Flitecell. Close the lid and wait for the audible beep indicating the board is switched on. Open the Fliteboard lid and place the base of the Flite Controller on the pairing target of the Flitebox (between the Flitecell cables).
  • Page 39 Flitebox light Flite Controller meaning Light blue solid Ready to ride Alert (high temp, tilt, Red flashing overcurrent, system error) Blue flashing Armed Blue chasing Motor running Orange flashing Disconnected Flitecell / Controller Searching for new pair Orange chasing Flitecell / Controller Purple solid Flite App connected Purple chasing...

  • Page 40: Arming The Motor

    Arming the motor Fliteboard uses a safety lock to guarantee that riders cannot accidentally spin the motor by bumping the throttle trigger unintentionally. Riders must arm (unlock) the motor to Fliteboard. To arm the motor, pull the throttle all the way in on the Flite Controller and then release it completely.
  • Page 41 Get Fliteboarding Fliteboard recommends that first time riders have at least one lesson with a certified Fliteschool. To find your nearest Fliteschool visit fliteboard.com/locations Select a suitable riding location A location with deep enough water is essential. The wings and eFoil should never make contact with anything below the surface, including a sand bottom.
  • Page 42 Lie on the board, positioned so that you can touch the front of the Fliteboard with your hand (or the front handle if using the Fliteboard AIR). Verify Flite Controller is set so you can see gear 1 displayed on the lock screen.
  • Page 43 Getting to your knees Once comfortable lying on the board, arming the motor, changing speed and riding the board lying down, it’s time to get to your knees. Depending on your weight, board and conditions, you may wish to move to your knees on gear 3, 4, 5 or 6. You want to be travelling fast enough that you won’t nose dive or sink, but not so fast that you are bouncing over chop, planing quickly or starting to foil.
  • Page 44 Standing up Check that you have clear flat water in front of you with no obstacles or other vessels. Select a speed where the board feels stable. The ideal speed depends on your weight and board choice, but between 8 - 12 km/h is a good speed for standing up.
  • Page 45 Fliteboarding for the first time Like learning to ride a bike for the first time, learning to Fliteboard is challenging as it requires your brain to learn a new way to balance. There is also potential for you to fall on the wings if not careful. Wear appropriate safety equipment including a helmet and Impact Vest / PFD, take your time and follow these steps.
  • Page 46 Fliteboarding pro tips If you shift your weight too far to one side, it is not possible to recover. Jump away from the board in the direction you are falling. This takes you SAFELY away from the eFoil. Keep your weight forward and press down through your front knee. Confirm your feet are in the correct position.

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Storage

    User Guide are intended as a guide. If you operate a Fliteschool then supplementary servicing may be necessary. CAUTION: Avoid leaving your Fliteboard tied up in marinas or near vessels for extended periods of time. Any earth leakage from surrounding vessels can lead to accelerated corrosion of your eFoil components.
  • Page 48 Apply Contact Cleaner to all connectors to reduce the risk of corrosion. Take care not to scratch the board and wings. Place your Fliteboard in the provided bag, then store in a clean and dry environment. Keep the board and bag out of the sun.
  • Page 49 Fliteboard AIR Post ride Wash the inflatable bladder with warm soapy water and dry before storage. The inflatable bladder can remain inflated, or be deflated and stored on or off the carbon insert to suit your storage preference. Regular maintenance The inflatable bladder can be repaired using the supplied repair kit.
  • Page 50 Flite Controller Post ride Rinse the Flite Controller in fresh water to clean away salt and debris. Ensure a steady stream of fresh water is applied directly into the trigger housing. While doing so press and de-press the trigger numerous times to loosen any sand, grit, debris that may affect its performance.
  • Page 51 PRESENT. INSPECT THE SIGHT GLASS AND CONFIRM THAT WATER IS NOT PRESENT BEFORE CHARGING AND USING A FLITECELL THAT HAS BEEN IMMERSED IN WATER. IF A FLITECELL HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED, CONTACT FLITEBOARD IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT USE THE FLITECELL. Regular maintenance Examine the charger regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure or other parts.

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Re-pair the Flite Controller. unpairs See pairing instructions (page 38). Flitecell Disconnect and reconnect. charger won’t Contact Fliteboard Customer Support. connect fliteboard.com/support Flite Controller Ensure Flite Controller is fully charged. won’t turn on See Flite Controller charging instructions (page 19).
  • Page 53 Once dried and re-assembled, take care that the Fliteboard cavity seal is properly compressed when closing the Fliteboard lid. Flitecell has an indicator for water damage. If water has penetrated the casing, regularly check the circular water indicator on the side of your Flitecell.

  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    1833 L x 764 W x 132mm D Fliteboard AIR 12.6 6’0” x 30 5⁄ 6 4” x 5 13⁄ 6 4”) Fliteboard, PRO and ULTRA / L Materials Carbon fibre, Innegra, fibreglass, aircraft grade aluminium, high quality wood laminates and composites.
  • Page 55 Flite eFoil system Input power 5,000 Watts Max output power at shaft 3,600 Watts Nominal voltage Maximum current 100A Motor type Brushless Motor speed 4500 rpm peak Protections Overheating, overcurrent Flite Propeller diameter 142mm Flite Propeller guard diameter 155mm Flite Jet diameter 90mm Flite Controller Communication type...
  • Page 56 Flitecell Explore Size 390mm x 305mm x 80mm (15” x 12” x 13”) Capacity 40Ah / 2016Wh Weight 14.5kg / 32lbs Protection IP67 Max charge voltage 58.8V Min voltage Nominal voltage 50.4V Rated continuous discharge current 100A Rated charge current Rated cycles >80% capacity 400 Cycles Temperature discharge limits...
  • Page 57 Flitecell Sport Size 305 x 305 x 80mm (12” x 12” x 13”) Capacity 29.4Ah / 1487Wh Weight 10.6kg / 23.4lbs Protection IP67 Max charge voltage 58.8V Min voltage Nominal voltage 50.4V Rated continuous discharge current 100A Rated charge current Rated cycles >80% capacity 400 Cycles Temperature discharge limits...
  • Page 58 Flitecell Nano Size 218 x 305 x 80mm (8.6” x 12” x 13”) Capacity 16.8Ah / 806Wh Weight 6.2kg / 13.7lbs Protection IP67 Max charge voltage 58.8V Min voltage Nominal voltage 50.4V Rated continuous discharge current 100A Rated charge current Rated cycles >80% capacity 400 Cycles Temperature discharge limits...
  • Page 59 Shipping and transport Flitecell (batteries) are considered a dangerous good and must not be shipped without working with a dangerous goods shipping specialist. Shipping batteries marked as normal goods without informing the shipping party is illegal and dangerous. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is required for shipping the batteries.
  • Page 60 Warranty registration / Details of purchase Customer name Business name (if applicable) Country & State Purchased from Date of purchase Board type & serial number eFoil type 80cm 75cm 60cm Flite True Flite Propulsion Propeller Glide Flitecell type Explore Sport Nano eFoil serial number Flitecell serial number(s)

  • Page 61: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule FIRST 100 HOURS / 1 YEAR SERVICE Inspected Replaced Mast Seals Fuselage Flitebox Flitebox Gore vent Cables Cables Propeller Guard Propeller Guard Propeller Propeller Flitecell Health Anode Other Comments eFoil Hours of use Date Name of Technician Signature of Technician Authorised Service Partner...
  • Page 62 Maintenance schedule 200 HOURS / 2 YEAR SERVICE WHICHEVER COMES FIRST Inspected Replaced Mast Seals Fuselage Flitebox Flitebox Gore vent Cables Cables Propeller Guard Propeller Guard Propeller Propeller Flitecell Health Anode Other Comments eFoil Hours of use Date Name of Technician Signature of Technician Authorised Service Partner...
  • Page 63 Maintenance schedule 300 HOURS / 3 YEAR SERVICE WHICHEVER COMES FIRST Inspected Replaced Mast Seals Fuselage Flitebox Flitebox Gore vent Cables Cables Propeller Guard Propeller Guard Propeller Propeller Flitecell Health Anode Other Comments eFoil Hours of use Date Name of Technician Signature of Technician Authorised Service Partner...
  • Page 64 Maintenance schedule 400 HOURS / 4 YEAR SERVICE WHICHEVER COMES FIRST Inspected Replaced Mast Seals Fuselage Flitebox Flitebox Gore vent Cables Cables Propeller Guard Propeller Guard Propeller Propeller Flitecell Health Anode Other Comments eFoil Hours of use Date Name of Technician Signature of Technician Authorised Service Partner...
  • Page 65 Maintenance schedule 500 HOURS / 5 YEAR SERVICE WHICHEVER COMES FIRST Inspected Replaced Mast Seals Fuselage Flitebox Flitebox Gore vent Cables Cables Propeller Guard Propeller Guard Propeller Propeller Flitecell Health Anode Other Comments eFoil Hours of use Date Name of Technician Signature of Technician Authorised Service Partner...
  • Page 66 Congratulations on becoming a Fliteboard owner. Now it's time to get out there and experience the freedom of Flite.
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