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- Page 1 owner's guide WARNING: This owner's guide contains important information, warnings, and precautions. Do not attempt to use the Mako before reading this manual in its entirety.
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Page 2: Introduction
Don’t forget - your Mako requires a complete inspection on an annual basis by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer, regardless of its warranty status. If you do not know the name or location of an Autho- rized Oceanic Dealer near you, contact Oceanic Customer Service at 510/562-0500 or email service@oceanicusa.com, or visit our web site. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT: Have you registered your warranty card through the Authorized Dealer where you purchased your Mako? If not, or if you did not receive a warranty card, contact your Authorized Oceanic Dealer or Oceanic Customer Service (information on back cover). -
Page 4: Getting Started
® GETTING STARTED CARRYING HANDLE Before proceeding to the next section, take the time to familiarize yourself with the Mako’s various components, as shown in Figure 1. FORE SHELL FOREWARD BULKHEAD SCREWS & WASHERS (4) FOREWARD BULKHEAD BATTERY COMPARTMENT BATTERY CONNECTION BODY SEALS (2) LATCHING BUCKLES BATTERY LIFE INDICATOR... -
Page 5: Making Your Mako "Dive Ready
OWNER'S GUIDE MAKING YOUR MAKO “DIVE READY” IMPORTANT: Be sure to save the original shipping carton, to use for transporting the Mako to your Authorized Oceanic Dealer or Oceanic Customer Service department whenever Initial Battery Installation service may be required in the future. - Page 6 ® GETTING STARTED Using firm, steady force, lift the fore shell straight up and off the main housing, while holding the main housing secure if necessary. DO NOT use impact or rock the fore shell back and forth to loosen from the main housing.
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Page 7: Battery Charging Procedure
DO NOT attempt to reassemble or operate it. Instead, take it directly to your nearest Authorized Oceanic Dealer as soon as possible. DO NOT store the vehicle reassembled until the unit has received a factory authorized inspection and service. - Page 8 ® GETTING STARTED After inspecting the electrical cord to ensure it is undamaged, plug it into the outlet. WARNING: DO NOT attempt to use the charger if the cord appears to be spliced, altered, or damaged in any way. Doing so may result in an electrical short, causing damage to the vehicle, or electrical shock, causing personal injury or death.
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Page 9: Precautions And Warnings
Swim the vehicle to the surface, and DO NOT continue to operate. DO NOT use any chargers other than a genuine Oceanic charger to recharge your vehicle. Doing so may cause severe damage to the batteries, and will void the warranty. -
Page 10: Reassembly Procedures
® GETTING STARTED REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES Depress the power switch of the charging unit to the “OFF” position. Unplug the electrical cord from the outlet. Disconnect the battery leads from the power leads of the charging unit. Reconnect the motor leads to the battery only if the vehicle is intended to be used immediately . - Page 11 Mako OWNER'S GUIDE 11. Align the latch ends of the fore shell with the buckles of the housing and carefully lower the fore shell into place until it is resting evenly over the top of the main housing. Fit the roller of each buckle into each latch end before securing any of the buckles.
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Page 12: Pre-Operational Checks
® PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS It is important to check the following each time before using the Mako: Batteries Batteries should be fully charged to at least 90% capacity before each use. (Refer to the charging procedure for instructions.) To check the battery life indicator on the vehicle, depress the activa- tion trigger while the unit is standing on its shroud, and examine the battery life indicator which is located at the top center of the main housing, just below the seal. -
Page 13: Propellor Adjustment
OWNER'S GUIDE CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to operate the vehicle if any abnormal noises are heard while the motor is running. Return the vehicle to your nearest Authorized Oceanic Dealer, where it should receive a factory authorized inspection and service. -
Page 14: Operating The Mako Underwater
® OPERATING THE MAKO UNDERWATER OPERATING PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS WARNING: The Mako Diver Propulsion Vehicle is intend- ed for use only by trained SCUBA divers who have re- ceived open water certification by a recognized training agency, and have maintained proficiency in their diving skills by remaining recently active in the sport. -
Page 15: Recommended Water Entry Procedures
Mako OWNER'S GUIDE RECOMMENDED WATER ENTRY PROCEDURES It is very important to understand how to properly handle your vehicle while entering and exiting the water. The preferred method to enter the water from a boat or dock is as follows: Entering and Exiting the Water From a Boat or Dock Before entering the water, arrange for a divemaster or someone else to... -
Page 16: How To Ride
® OPERATING THE MAKO UNDERWATER To exit the water, be sure to make your final ascent before reaching the surf line. Cease operation of the vehicle and hold it securely by the carrying handle. Walk carefully backwards out of the water and continue carrying the vehicle until you are able to set it down on a blanket or tarp where it will be protected from any contact with sand or gravel. -
Page 17: Changing Direction
Mako OWNER'S GUIDE Changing Direction Turning is very easy to do - just point the vehicle in the direction you would like it to go, and turn your body slightly to the same side to allow it to follow. When you get the hang of it, try a barrel roll or two. WARNING: DO NOT use the vehicle to ascend. -
Page 18: Monitoring The Battery Indicator
As soon as possible, remove the fore shell to open the housing and DO NOT re-seal until the vehicle has received factory authorized service by an Authorized Oceanic Dealer. -
Page 19: Maintaining Your Mako
250 times before requiring replacement. After 250 charging cycles, however, it becomes extremely important that the batteries are replaced with new by your Authorized Oceanic Dealer before the vehicle is used or stored, due to the higher levels of hydrogen gas that can be emitted by an older, deteriorated battery. -
Page 20: Dpv Diving - A Specialty Activity
® DPV DIVING - A SPECIALTY ACTIVITY The Mako was designed to broaden your enjoyment of the underwater en- vironment, providing you with freedom you’ve only dreamed of before. With it, you will be able to move with increased speed and cover up to two miles underwater on a single dive, with very little exertion. -
Page 21: Equipment Suggestions
Buoyancy Compensator Generally, a single bladder design is much more streamlined when deflated, compared to most “double bag” designs. Most Oceanic BCs are of single ® bladder construction. Newer models which are made with BioFlex revolutionary, expandable material, offer the maximum amount of lift when inflated, and the minimum possible amount of drag when deflated. -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
® TECH SPECS AND TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH ................. 25 inches WEIGHT ..................54 lbs SPEED ................1.5-2.7 mph* RUNNING TIME ..............40-120 min CHARGING TIME ........4 hrs. = 90% or 16 hrs. = 100% STATIC THRUST ..............15-50 lbs SERVICE INTERVAL ........ -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
Authorized Oceanic Dealer, or by the Oceanic factory. IMPORTANT: Be sure to save the original shipping carton, to use for transporting your Mako to an Authorized Oceanic Dealer or to the factory whenever service may be required in the future. -
Page 24: Adjustable Cruise Seat
® ADJUSTABLE CRUISE SEAT The Mako adjustable cruise seat eliminates arm fatigue by automatically positioning the diver for maximum efficiency and range, and allows one handed operation. Instructions To attach the adjustable cruise seat to your Mako diver propulsion vehi- cle, clip each strap end onto the tow bar brackets. -
Page 25: Warranty Limitations & Conditions
Service or modifications by any person or persons other than an Authorized Oceanic Dealership voids the warranty. Oceanic will not be responsible for recovery or replacement of the product in the event of loss or theft. Oceanic, its Authorized International Distributors, and... -
Page 26: Operation, Maintenance, Service Log
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE LOG Serial number _________________________________ Date of purchase _________________________________ Purchased from __________________________________________________________ DATE DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZED OCEANIC FACILITY (Include operations, battery recharging, replacement of o-rings, (Where inspections and service was annual dealer inspections, and other services.) performed.) - Page 27 Mako OWNER'S GUIDE DATE DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE AUTHORIZED OCEANIC FACILITY (Include operations, battery recharging, replacement of o-rings, (Where inspections and service was annual dealer inspections, and other services.) performed.)
- Page 28 OCEANIC USA 2002 Davis Street San Leandro, Ca. 94577 Phone: 510/562-0500 Fax: 510/569-5404 Web: http://www.oceanicusa.com © 2002 Design 1995 Doc. No. 12-1827,R1 (4/99)