Johnson Controls Old Town SPORTSMAN BigWater ePDL+ 132 Manual

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BigWater ePDL+™ 132

Old Town Sportsman Watercraft

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Page 1 Getting Started With Your BigWater ePDL+™ 132 Old Town Sportsman Watercraft For more information on features, specifications, processes, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips, visit OLDTOWNWATERCRAFT.COM/FAQ/EPDL WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided before any installation or operation of this watercraft and the ePDL+™ Drive System. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. The images in this document may not look the same as your product but will function in a similar way.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CON T E N TS : Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The BigWater ePDL+™...
Page 3: Important Safety Information
I MP ORTAN T SAF E TY I NF O R MAT I O N: SAFETY LABELING AND SIGNAL WORDS: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE are signal words used throughout this user manual to identify important safety and product information . It is important to recognize and understand the meaning of each signal word and it’s message before operating the ePDL+™...
Page 4 P ER SON A L SAF E T Y: All users of this watercraft must wear a properly fitted, U.S. Coast • Guard-approved PFD (Type III or better) . A paddle should always be taken with you when operating a powered watercraft . Caution should be used when navigating in moving water, near dams, waterfalls, and/or hazardous water conditions .
Page 5 BAT T ERY US E A ND CAR E : • The supplied 36V lithium ion battery is intended for use with the ePDL+™ Drive only . DO NOT use on the Old Town Sportsman 106 Powered by Minn Kota, AutoPilot 120, or AutoPilot 136 . Product damage or personal injury could result .
Page 6: The Bigwater Epdl+™ 132
TH E B IGWAT E R e PDL + ™ 1 3 2 : A. ePDL+™ Drive Hull Power H. Seat Adjustment Shuttles Socket (watercraft connection) (should be attached to the seat) B. ePDL+™ Drive Thwart Lock Knobs Rudder Steering Knob (may need to be installed) C.
Page 7 T H E B I GWAT ER ePDL +™ 1 32 (CONT.): 36V LITHIUM ION BATTERY 36V Lithium Ion Battery 36V Lithium Ion Battery Charger 36V Lithium Ion Battery Charger Power Cord OLD TOWN SPORTSMAN TACKLE BOX Paddle Clip x 1 AA.
Page 8: Unboxing And Assembly
UN BOX I N G AND ASS EM B LY: TOOLS NEEDED: • Phillips head screwdriver (#2 and #3) • Small adjustable wrench • Scissors or wire cutters (for removal of cable ties) • 5/32 Hex Key (included in tackle box) •...
Page 9 2 . Check that the hook and loop strips under the front of the seat and across the top rear tube are firmly attached and the fabric is taut. Tuck the shuttle retention line into the flap using the hook and loop strips on the pocket .
Page 10: Epdl+™ Drive Installation And Operation
applied thread locker FIG 4 will cure and reach full strength in 72 hours . 4 . Snap on the steering ball top (U) (fig 4) . eP DL +™ D RI V E I NSTA LL AT IO N A ND O P E RATI O N : BEF O RE G E T T IN G O N T H E WAT ER : CAUTION Do not use power modes of the ePDL+™...
Page 11 6 . Check that the drive FIG 6 is still centered on the thwart tube and tighten the two thwart thumbscrews, being careful to keep the bolt heads recessed on the opposite side of the thumbscrews (fig 6) . This is the parked position of the ePDL+™...
Page 12 BAT T E RY IN STAL LAT ION (CONT.): 2 . Connect the battery power cable to the in-hull receptacle located within the under seat hatch (K) . Ensure the plug is fully seated in the receptacle and recheck with battery cable connections on the battery to confirm they did not loosen.
Page 13 9 . There are two kill FIG 11 switches located on the BigWater ePDL+™ 132, one in the drive console (F) and one to the right of the seat (J) . The ePDL+™ Drive will not power on until the battery is connected through the hull, the kill switch key is attached, and the...
Page 14 to the seat (L) . Remove the rudder bungee and use the lever to deploy and stow the rudder (fig 13) . • Steer the watercraft FIG 13 using the rudder steering knob installed earlier (I) . This can be locked down using the rudder tension control knob (X) to hold direction or course (fig 14) .
Page 15: Display Function
After use and with the drive powered off, unlock and open the rectangular hatch . Squeeze to open the side-release buckles that secure the battery to the cradle . Locate the battery power cable plugs and pull apart by grabbing the plug and socket in each hand . DO NOT pull on the wires .
Page 16 3 M OD E S : A) Manual Pedal: No battery required (screen will not illuminate without power) or Level 0 . Watercraft can be pedaled forwards and in reverse based on human power to the pedal drive . B) Power-Assisted Pedal: Battery power required with 5 speed levels to aid user while pedaling .
Page 17 P OW ER-ASS IST E D P E DAL M O D E: • Power-Assisted Pedal Mode allows you to pedal forward with motor assist, enabling you to pedal further, faster, and with less effort than in Manual Pedal Mode . FIG 16 •...
Page 18 C R U I SE CON T R OL M ODE (CONT.): replaced by a spinning FIG 17 prop (fig 17) . • To adjust your speed in Cruise Control Mode, push the ‘+’ or ‘-’ buttons . • To deactivate Cruise Control Mode, you can: A .
Page 19: 36V Li T Hi Um Io N Bat T E Ry U S E A N D Ca R E
36V LI T HI UM IO N BAT T E RY U S E A N D CA R E : Battery Type MAX Operating Voltage MIN Operating Voltage Amped Outdoors NMC (Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt) 42.0 28.0 BAT T ERY CHA RG ING : WARNING The supplied 36V lithium ion battery is intended for use with the ePDL+™...
Page 20: Troubleshooting Tips
BATT ERY IN S PEC T IO N: NOTICE DO NOT use if the battery case is damaged, i.e. cracks, holes from punctures, bulging, or splitting. This could result in damage to the battery. • Inspect your battery, battery case, battery plugs, terminals, cables, and connectors regularly .
Page 21 Q: Do I need to register my BigWater ePDL+™ 132 with my state? A: We recommend registering your BigWater ePDL+™ 132 . Most states require that you register electric-powered canoes and kayaks . Always check with local regulations for watercraft registration and safety requirements in your area .
Page 22 Q: Does the BigWater ePDL+™ Drive work in reverse? A: Yes, the ePDL+™ Drive can pedal in reverse in Manual mode . Pedaling in reverse will revert you out of any power mode and will work like our other PDL drives . There is no power assist or cruise function when pedaling in reverse TECH NICA L DATA : Important performance information:...
Page 23: Maintenance And Care
M AI N T E N AN CE AND CAR E: Fight corrosion from day one Use dielectric grease at all of the sockets and connections, including the battery terminals and fuse block, and electrical connectors . • Battery terminals •...
Page 24 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information Unique Identifier: E-PDL Drive Responsible Party — U.S. Contact Information Johnson Outdoors Inc . Watercraft 125 Gilman Falls Avenue Old Town, Maine 04468 (800) 343-1555, feedback@oldtowncanoe .com FCC Compliance Statement (e.g., products subject to Part 15) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules .