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ORIGINAL SCOOTER (DPV) USER MANUAL ORIGINAL SCOOTER (DPV) USER MANUAL Issued: 01.03.2024...
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The manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specifications of the devices described here. The current version of the manual is available for download at www.seacraft.eu The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents and damage caused by improper use of the product, as well as by its use in a manner contrary to or deviating from the rules set forth in this manual.
INTRODUCTION Before operation, read the user manual and the other instructions listed below: An integral part of the documentation equipment of the underwater scooter, are: 1. Scooter (DPV) user manual 2. Control panel manual 3. Charger manual 4. Battery manual 5.
The signed and dated declaration of conformity is a separate appendix, atta- ched to each unit of the SEACRAFT series. The declaration includes a list of the ORIGINAL SCOOTER (DPV) USER MANUAL...
The manufacturer of the Seacraft underwater scooter shall not be liable for any damage caused by improper use of the Seacraft underwater scooter as well as by its use in a manner contrary to or deviating from the rules set forth in this manual.
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The CE marking – Conformité Européenne – signifies the manufacturer’s declaration that the product is compliant with the essential requirements of Identification the applicable directives and plate regulations. This symbol indicates that the product is subject to the WEEE 2012/19/EU regulations.
2.3 POTENTIAL HAZARDS WHEN USING A COMPLIANT Hazard during Possible cause Prevention normal use Damage during The device must be secured against the possibility of shifting. Care Fall, hit the transport must be taken to prevent other objects from falling on the scooter. Shelves must have adequate load-bearing capacity and have an adequate, flat and undamaged surface.
Locking the Impact of pollu- controls in the tion, excessive Pre-use inspection. Preferred use of two hand control. handle wear and tear Diver’s vision Use special masks with built-in vision correction. defect Difficulty A momentary reading the It is necessary to change the position of the scooter. glare screen display Display failure...
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Checking the condition of the seals. All O-rings must be Using equipment with in impeccable condition. If there is any doubt, replace damaged o-rings them with new ones. Flooding of the Dirty o-rings Keep the seals perfectly clean and lubricated scooter Mechanical damage to the display glass or other...
2.5 RESIDUAL RISKS Despite the application of the best possible solutions, some risks remain as so-called residual risks, i.e. risks that still remain after the application of safety measures. In order to minimize the possibility of their occur- rence and, if they do occur, to minimize the negative effects of such events, it is necessary for the user to take special care in the points described in the table below.
2.7 SUBSTANCES AND EMISSIONS THAT MAY PRESENT A HAZARD Leakage from a leaking battery poses a serious threat to the environment. Place the leaking battery in a container capable of holding its contents. If this situation occurs, contact the nearest battery disposal service. 2.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Always wear protective gloves when diving.
AND PURPOSE OF THE MACHINE 3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE SEACRAFT underwater scooter is a series of three models: FUTURE, GHOST, and FUTURE AIR-TRAVEL. The scooter is an electric device designed to assist diving in both fresh and salt water bodies. These scooters are intended for professional diving as well as recreational diving for adults.
STANDARD EQUIPMENT ■ Li-ion rechargeable battery ■ Charger ■ Transport bracket ■ Universal mount base ■ DPV tow cord 1,8 m with boltsnap and two tensioners ■ A set of spare and consumable parts ■ Cardboard box package ■ Documents listed on page 2 of this manual, electronically on a USB flash drive OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ■...
This is a reversible process – once the battery temperature rises above 0 C, the battery capacity returns to its nominal level. The manufacturer stipulates that laboratory data relating to the technical specifications of the Seacraft underwater scooter may differ from those obtained under actual field operating conditions.
■ It is forbidden to use the device when there are no suitable conditions for diving. ■ It is forbidden to use the Seacraft underwater scooter for the purpose of rapid ascent to the surface and rapid submersion underwater. ■...
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Before using the scooter, it is necessary to: ■ Remember to organize and secure all accessories and equipment, especially any straps, instruments, hoses, lines, etc, attached to the diver’s jacket, harness, or other piece of equipment.; ■ Ensure that none of the aforementioned components have the potential to become entangled with the scooter’s propeller.
22. Harness fastening hole 23. Stator lock button 24. Clamp fixing the battery position Figure 4 Overview of the basic components of the scooter Elements of the Seacraft underwater scooter electronics assembly (Figure 5): CHARGING DISPLAY AND MAIN SWITCH SOCKET...
converter module and display, and sends information about the scooter’s operating parameters. POWER CONVERTER MODULE Optional scooter equipment that allows the scooter’s battery to power external devices that use 12V, such as SLS2 lights orpersonal heating. DISPLAY AND CONTROL The TFT display module contains buttons that control the operation of the scooter. All controls are non-con- tact.
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The technique of scooter diving is the subject of specialized diving courses and can only be practiced in appropriate practical classes. Figure 7: Position of screens and controls ORIGINAL SCOOTER (DPV) USER MANUAL Issued: 01.03.2024...
TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE 3.1 TRANSPORT When planning to ship a underwater scooter, it is necessary to protect the device in such a way that it cannot be damaged during transportation. The battery should be charged to 30%, and in the case of air transport, below 20%.
3.3 STORAGE 1. Ensure storage conditions in accordance with Section 3.3. 2. Ensure that the storage area is dry and shaded. 3. Secure the scooter against the possibility of falling or tipping over. 4. Secure the room from access by children. 5.
OPERATING 4.1 PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW BEFORE DIVING WITH AN UNDERWATER SCOOTER DEFINITION Trimming - setting the underwater scooter neutral buoyancy and balance. It means that left in the water, it does not tend to sink or surface, and maintains a balanced position - the axis of the scooter is parallel to the water surface.
4.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Proper battery setup is one of the key elements of properly trimming a scooter. Seacraft Future and Ghost series scooters can work with several types of dedicated Seacraft brand batteries. Replacing the battery requires a change in the scooter’s settings menu.
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Battery assembly In order to install a battery in a Seacraft scooter, you need to: 1. Make sure that the battery is properly prepared (see the battery manual) and compatible with your scooter model. 2. Ensure that the scooter is turned off with the main switch and the scooter charger is disconnected.
INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE If you notice any defects or problems with the operation of your Seacraft underwater scooter, you should immediately consult the problem with the brand’s authorized service center. The manufacturer warns that even minor damage and neglect, such as those...
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Seacraft Information and tips on the activities that can be performed by the user, and instructional videos can be found on the support portal- https://support.seacraft.eu/ 5.2.1 INSPECTION AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE Check the outside of the scooter for dirt, especially mud and sand, vegetation residue, salt.
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5.2.2 INSPECTION AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE During the periodic inspection and maintenance, carry out all the activities contained in the current inspec- tion table and the following: Regardless of the state of cleanliness of the device, it is recommended to carry out the Cleanliness of the scooter procedure of flushing the scooter.
5.3 ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OF DRIVE UNIT COMPONENTS The drive unit of the Seacraft underwater scooter can be easily disassembled. The disassembly should be carried out in case of: ■...
Installation and removal of the propeller requires no tools. 5.4 SPECIFICATION OF SPARE PARTS AND AUXILIARY SUBSTANCES F1062 Set of o-rings dedicated to scooter fi 160: • O-ring NBR 35x3 70 ShA (charging port o-ring) • O-ring NBR 23,52x1,78 70 ShA ShA •...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.1 INDEPENDENT PROBLEM SOLVING Symptoms Causes of the problem Repair method 1.1 Discharged battery. Charge the battery. Scooter won’t 1.2 The unravelled connector start between the battery and the drive Check the connection of the battery to the drive unit. unit.
Each scooter is covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. Detailed provisions are contained in the Warranty Terms and Conditions attached to this manual. They specify the obligations of the manufacturer of the Seacraft underwater scooter under the quality warranty, the temporal and territorial scope of the warranty, and the owner’s rights under the warranty.
Franciszka Żwirki i Stanisława Wigury 17 38-400 Krosno Telephone/Fax number: +48 502 741 715 E-mail address for a competent person responsible for sds: iga.piatek@seacraft.eu 1.4. Emergency telephone number 112 (Europe's emergency telephone number). Emergency Action: In the event of a medical enquiry involving this product, please contact your doctor or local hospital accident and emergency department.
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Date of update: 03.07.2023 For the battery cell, chemical materials are stored in a hermetically sealed metal or metal laminated plastic case, designed to withstand temperatures and pressures encountered during normal use. As a result, during normal use, there are no physical hazards such as ignition, explosion and chemical hazards due to leakage of battery contents.
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Date of update: 03.07.2023 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed There is no report data on adverse exposure health effects or risks in case of correct use of the product. In case of battery damage and leakage of content: Skin contact: the product may cause redness, burning sensation, irritation, burns.
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Date of update: 03.07.2023 6.4. Reference to other sections Appropriate conduct with waste product – section 13. Appropriate personal protective equipment – section 8. S e c t i o n 7 : H a n d l i n g a n d s t o r a g e 7.1.
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Date of update: 03.07.2023 The material that the gloves are made of must be impenetrable and resistant to the product’s effects. The selection of material must be performed with consideration of breakthrough time, penetration speed and degradation. Moreover, the selection of proper gloves depends not only on the material, but also on other quality features and changes depending on the manufacturer.
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Date of update: 03.07.2023 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions In normal conditions of use, they do not occur. Contact of the damaged product with water may lead to exothermic reactions and the release of flammable gas. Damage to the container may cause leakage of contents. Contents may leak or ignite due to temperature rise.
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Date of update: 03.07.2023 Other information No data. S e c t i o n 1 2 : E c o l o g i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n 12.1. Toxicity Undamaged battery poses no hazard for the environment.
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Date of update: 03.07.2023 14.3. Transport hazard class(es) 14.4. Packing group Not applicable. 14.5. Environmental hazards Not applicable. 14.6. Special precautions for user Not applicable. 14.7. Maritime transport in bulk according to IMO instruments Not applicable. Other information limited quantities Not applicable classification code special provisions...
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Date of update: 03.07.2023 Commission Directive 2017/164/EU of 31 January 2017 establishing a fourth list of indicative occupational exposure limit values pursuant to Council Directive 98/24/EC, and amending Commission Directives 91/322/EEC, 2000/39/EC and 2009/161/EU. Commission Directive 2019/1831/EU of 24 October 2019 establishing a fifth list of indicative occupational exposure limit values pursuant to Council Directive 98/24/EC and amending Commission Directive 2000/39/EC.
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MARINE TECH SA ul. Franciszka Żwirki i Stanisława Wigury 17, 38-400 Krosno, Poland www.seacraft.eu; office@seacraft.eu; phone: +48 502 741 715 NIP: 7811910188 | REGON: 361492147 | KRS: 0000557411 NCAGE: 99QRH | BDO: 000386158 ORIGINAL SCOOTER (DPV) USER MANUAL Issued: 01.03.2024...
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