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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Version from: August 2024 For the latest version visit: http://www.sifly.global/support...
  • Page 3 User Manual carefully before operating – in particular, the safety information, the instructions for assembly, and the set-up guide. It is important to note that SiFly AI Ltd. shall not bear any legal responsibility and liability against damage to the user, their property or third parties due to use of its products.
  • Page 4 1.4.3. Transportation 1.4.4. Disposal 2. Warranty Conditions 2.1. Warranty coverage period 2.2. 14-day Free Return policy 2.3. NOT covered by the SiFly warranty policy 2.4. How will SiFly honor your warranty? 3. Service 4. Included in Delivery 5. Getting Started 5.1.
  • Page 5 7.2.1. Activating your device 7.2.2. Device Settings 7.3. Sessions 7.4. Timed sessions for boards in business accounts 7.5. My SiFly Cloud WebApp 8. How to eFoil 8.1. Get to know your board 8.2. Foiling on all fours 8.3. Foiling upright on your knees 8.4.
  • Page 6 Use the SiFly eFoil only if you are in complete physical and mental health. It may be necessary to obtain a license to use a SiFly eFoil or register it in certain areas. Get informed about the local regulations and legislations in your region before using it.
  • Page 7 Limit your speed so that you are in complete control of the SiFly eFoil at all times. Gradually increase the power while operating the craft so that you can familiarise yourself with the handling of the SiFly eFoil.
  • Page 8 Be very careful of rocky bottoms, reefs and stones. Stay away from the immediate shore, and never attempt to steer the SiFly eFoil onto the beach, shore or onto land of any kind.
  • Page 9 Always charge the SiFly PowerCell LR under supervision and follow the instructions contained in this User Manual. Only use chargers supplied by SiFly. Third party chargers may not be compatible with your battery and could damage it. Never use the charger if the connectors are damaged. Damaged connectors can include frayed or exposed wires, bent or broken pins, corrosion, or any visible cracks or deformities in the plastic housing.
  • Page 10 F) caused by external heat sources, direct sunlight or by storage inside a closed motor vehicle. Store the SiFly PowerCell LR in a place that is cool, dry, well ventilated and frostproof, and ensure that it is protected from irreparable total discharge, which can occur when the battery is allowed to completely drain its charge.
  • Page 11 End users are obliged by law to return used batteries. Powercell LR batteries which are used up or damaged may be returned free of charge to SiFly for proper disposal and recycling or at other battery recycling sites. For further information on Disposal, please see the battery MSDS.
  • Page 12 The warranty of the battery is valid for 2 years or 300 battery cycles – whichever event occurs first. The warranty of the SiFly eFoil is valid for 2 years or 300 hours of motor 2. Warranty Conditions...
  • Page 13 The warranty of the battery is valid for 1 year or 300 battery cycles – whichever event occurs first. The warranty service of the SiFly eFoil is valid for 1 year or 300 hours of motor function – whichever event occurs first.
  • Page 14 If you have purchased a Sifly product in the EU for non-commercial use, you have the right to return it within 14 days of delivery, provided that the product is in the original package and is in near perfect condition as expected.
  • Page 15 Damages due to climbing on and off the eFoil while it is not floating and is sitting on the bottom in shallow waters or on solid ground. Damage due to failure to properly maintain the SiFly eFoil and its components in accordance with the instructions found within the User manual.
  • Page 16 Note: Firmware updates can be critical or recommended. Critical updates must be installed when pushed to the eFoil for the warranty to be valid. 2.4. How will SiFly honor your warranty? When a Warranty claim for a defect part is accepted, SiFly will take one of the following actions within 60 days: 1.
  • Page 17 SiFly that go beyond the procedures described in this User Guide may only be carried out by an authorised technician. Never alter or modify any part of the SiFly eFoil, PowerCell LR battery, Remote control or charger. If you detect any damage to the SiFly eFoil, immediately stop operating the device and remove the board from the water to prevent further damage.
  • Page 18 4. Included in Delivery The following equipment is included in the standard delivery of the SiFly eFoil: Box 1: SiFly Board SiFly Stellar R / S / X Board SiFly Stellar R / S / X Board Bag SiFly E / R /S Board...
  • Page 19 User Manual Check to make sure that all components have been included in delivery. Should this not be the case, please contact SiFly AI Ltd. immediately. *Depending on the order configuration. Packaging and number of boxes may defer depending on the order configuration...
  • Page 20 The PowerCell LR is delivered in a partially charged state. To avoid total discharge, you should charge the battery immediately after delivery. Use only the charger supplied by SiFly. Charge the battery after each use and during longer periods of storage. 5.2. Charging the Battery...
  • Page 21 0-20%, the LED will flash RED. Between 16%-30%, the LED will flash YELLOW. Between 31%-99%, the LED will flash GREEN. When the battery is fully charged, the LED will remain solid GREEN. The current software version of the device is visible under the “Specifications” tab in the SiFly App. 0-20% 16-30%...
  • Page 22 Always check up on your battery at least once a month, to make sure it is still in the healthy storage range. Note: The Sifly PowerCell features an intelligent Smart Battery Management System that connects to the MySifly cloud server and to your mobile phone.
  • Page 23 For your safety and in order to maximize your eFoiling experience, make sure you watch our step-by-step guide to correctly assemble your eFoil. 5.3.1. Inserting the mast Lay the board upside down on its board bag or a soft surface. Make sure that there are no debris or sand on its bottom and in the cable tunnel.
  • Page 24 3. Install the propellor by following the steps in reverse order. Note: It is a good idea to carry the eFoil and battery apart closer to the water before assembling them. If you are alone, you can grab the handle on the board’s rail with one hand and hold the mast or fuselage with the other.
  • Page 25 (Not applicable for V2 & V3 hydrofoil units). Note: If you are not going to disassemble the efoil between sessions, do not detach the communication connector to prevent water ingression. If you ever get the pins wet, wait until they are completely dry before connecting them to prevent pin oxidation.
  • Page 26 Caution! Never spin the propellor for more than approx. 2 seconds out of the water! The seals of the motor and the hard-coated motor shaft are designed exclusively for use in the water. The generated heat can cause irreparable damage to the water seals and compromise the motor. Note: Use the mobile app for Android and iOS to pair the remote control with your board for the first time.
  • Page 27 ‘F’, or continue holding the two buttons for 7 sec. Note: The SiFly RC is equipped with an auto-power-off feature that will turn it off if there is no user input or motion detected for 1 minute.
  • Page 28 RC will automatically reconnect with the board within a few seconds. During the reconnection period, you won’t be able to unlock the RC. The riding screen can only be accessed when the RC is actively connected to the board. 6. How to use the SiFly Remote Controller...
  • Page 29 Step 1: Select Pair from Menu Step 2: Open the Mobile App Step 3: Select Device Step 4: Press Pair Remote Step 5: Scan & Select Remote Step 6: Success 6. How to use the SiFly Remote Controller...
  • Page 30 The field bellow visualizes the the current “Gear”. The bottom-most field may visualize different information depending on the usage profile of the board: If you have activated the board under a “Business account”, the field will 6. How to use the SiFly Remote Controller...
  • Page 31 Go into Backlight in the Menu. Use the “-” and “+” buttons to adjust the brightness level and go back with “X”. Note: In periods when no motion is detected in the RC, the backlight will shut off to save energy. 6. How to use the SiFly Remote Controller...
  • Page 32 RC Battery Indicator Bluetooth GPS Riding Mode Powercell Battery % Status Bar Speed Gear Timer / Metrics Command Buttons Change Gear 6. How to use the SiFly Remote Controller...
  • Page 33 Turn Backlight on/off Pair Remote Dynamic Riding Mode Easy Riding Mode Calibrate Trigger 6. How to use the SiFly Remote Controller...
  • Page 34 RC vibrates. Note: For information on how to update your RC, check the Mobile App – Device update section, or watch this video tutorial. 6. How to use the SiFly Remote Controller...
  • Page 35 The Mobile App takes the eFoiling experience to a whole new level. You can use it to monitor in real time the parameters of your eFoil and Battery, Set up and Update your Devices, Pair remotes and review your GPS tracks from your rides.
  • Page 36 Step 1: Create an Account Step 2: Select Account Type Step 3: Fill in your Email Step 4: Recieve Code Step 5: Fill in your Details Step 6: Press Create Account 7. Mobile App...
  • Page 37 Sign in using your username and password. You will be redirected to the central menu, where you can choose the stats you would like to view. By clicking on the app settings you can turn on push notifications. Sign in Menu &...
  • Page 38 2. Scan & Select Board 3. Device Added Note: A Sifly device can be paired (added) to multiple phones but can establish an active connection with one phone at a time. If you have paired your device, but you can’t connect to it, there is most likely another phone connected to it at that moment.
  • Page 39 Once activated, you will be able to find the board in “Your devices” in the Mobile app and in the web app at www.my.sifly.global. Note: You can activate a board to one account at a time. If your board is already activated under another account you won’t succeed in activating it,...
  • Page 40 temperature (in case the device is within range, turned on and connected). If you scroll down, you will be able to see the board settings. Under Settings, you have several options: Pair remote — enables a Bluetooth search for any remote controller switched on, put in pairing mode, and in range.
  • Page 41 A good gear limit for a child weighing up to 50 kg or 110 pounds is 7 or 8. 6. Throttle response — defines how quickly the motor of your eFoil reacts to squeezing and releasing of the Remote’s trigger.
  • Page 42 For all Hydrofoils equipped with a propeller, ensure that the rotation is set to clockwise. For Hydrofoils featuring our newer propulsion systems, such as the SiFLy Jet, the rotation should be set to anticlockwise. When changing propellers, always verify and adjust the rotation settings accordingly.
  • Page 43 The remote controller and battery will update automatically from the board. The Sifly boards are updated through our server. Your board will notify you in the app when a new update is available. To start the process, you need to connect the board to a WiFi network. Once you have connected your board to a stable network it will automatically start downloading the 2 update files needed.
  • Page 44 one that downloads and then follow the steps again to download and install the second one. Make sure that both updates are installed, before heading off to the water. Note that a stable and fast WiFi network is required to download the updates quickly.
  • Page 45 Legacy firmware versions If your battery and remote controller have firmware version 2.0-350 or bellow they won’t be able to update automatically from your board. You will have to update them manually from the app. Remote Controller — Enter Pairing mode of the RC and add it as a new device in the app.
  • Page 46 11. Remove Device — allows you to remove the device if you are no longer using it. You will be asked for an additional confirmation, after which you will no longer be able to see the device or access the stats. 7.3.
  • Page 47 Sessions Page with Filter Session Log with Stats Exact Route on Map Press “Start New Session” Configure Session Sucessful Configuration 7. Mobile App...
  • Page 48 This feature is handy for renting purposes. 7.5. My SiFly Cloud WebApp If you haven’t already signed up from the SiFly App, you can create an account in the MySiFly cloud server directly from the WebApp: https:// my.sifly.global .
  • Page 49 1.1. Click Login (Top Right) 1.2. Enter Login Details 7. Mobile App...
  • Page 50 Note: The MySifly WebApp will only show you devices and sessions of devices that have been activated through the Mobile app or remotely by a Sifly administrator. 3. Click on the small board icon under the SNO (Serial number) section to see your device’s details.
  • Page 51 Devices Sessions My Profile 4. Click on Sessions to see a detailed list of all of your devices’ sessions. Note: Click on the magnifying glass in order to view the particular session details. (4.2.) 5. Click on Replay Session to view the live metrics of your board. Note: You can also change your layout by clicking on the session detail arrow in the top left corner of your screen.
  • Page 52 4.2.. Session Details Page 5.1. Replay Session Page 7. Mobile App...
  • Page 53 5.2. Alternative Replay Session Page Layout 6. My Profile Page 7. Mobile App...
  • Page 54 8. How to eFoil For your safety and that of others, please ensure that you obtain proper training or practice before operating a SiFly eFoil. This training should include understanding the eFoil’s controls, learning how to maintain balance, practicing in calm and shallow waters, familiarizing yourself with safety protocols, and knowing how to respond to emergencies.
  • Page 55 3. Gradually increase the speed, moving up the power levels until you feel the board getting lighter and more responsive. On the Easy Rider eFoil, that would be around power level 5 and 15 km/h. At that point you have reached the planning speed and are ready to pop up.
  • Page 56 5. Position your back foot slightly towards the rail of the board. Note: Unlike surfing your feet should be slightly offset from the central line, to help you balance sideways. Spreading your arms and bending your knees 8. How to eFoil...
  • Page 57 360 turns. Caution! The operating time of the SiFly PowerCell LR battery is limited. When the battery is discharged to 8% as indicated on the Remote Controller, the board enters Limited Power Mode and reduces the motor’s...
  • Page 58 F) for prolonged periods! These conditions can lead to severe damage of the composite parts, battery cells and electronics. Never leave your eFoil board and battery in the car on a hot day! If you store your SiFly assembled for longer times, make sure to disassemble it every 3-4 week and apply TefGel to the screws and inserts, to avoid oxidation processes.
  • Page 59 10. Troubleshooting Repairs and maintenance work on the SiFly eFoil, SiFly PowerCell LR rechargeable battery, charger and RC that go beyond the procedures described in this chapter may only be carried out by an authorised technician. Work of this type is dangerous and may cause damage to the components if not carried out by an authorised technician.
  • Page 60 Motor is accelerating slowly, makes funny sounds and would not go faster then gear 2. Reason — Your efoil is running in Power limited mode. Cause could be overheated battery, Battery state of charge less than 8% or no configured session when the hydrofoil is running in business mode.
  • Page 61 Reason — The Battery may be too hot to charge or an error has been detected Action — Use the Sifly app to connect to the battery and check for error messages and temperature. Battery temperature should be bellow 40 deg Celsius for charging.
  • Page 62 Action — Follow the calibration procedure to reset the 0% and 100% pressed positions. Remote controller screen is stuck at Connecting… Reason — The firmware version of one of the devices is not the same as the others. Action — Manually check the firmware versions of the board/hydrofoil, battery and remote.
  • Page 63 11.1. Boards Model Volume [l] Length [cm] Stellar R Stellar S Stellar X SiFly E SiFly R SiFly S SiFly Rider + SiFly Rider 11.2. Hydrofoils Model Length [cm] Motor Power [kW] Hydrofoil unit 55 Hydrofoil unit 75 11. Technical Specifications...
  • Page 64 11.3. Battery Model SiFly Powercell LR Max continuous current [A] Max charging current [A] Nominal Voltage [V] Capacity [Ah] 44.8 Charging time [h] < 3 hours with Fast Charging Dimensions [mm] 300 x 390 x 80 Weight [kg] 12.5 Charging temperature [...
  • Page 65 The manufacturer bears sole responsibility for issuing this declaration of conformity. We hereby declare that the model series listed below comply with the essential requirements of the EU directives and standards. Model name: SiFly eFoil Year of manufacture: 2022/2024 Alexander Bachev (CEO) 12. EC Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 66 Copying, transmitting, storing or translating this User Manual in any shape or form, whether in part or whole, is not permitted without the prior written consent of SiFly AI Ltd. Copyright 2022 | All rights reserved | SiFly 13. Imprint...
  • Page 67 The easiest way to start flying.