Care And Maintenance; Ab Charging; Maintenance; Propeller Replacement - SHUPER E-motion Manual Del Propietário

9. Care and Maintenance

9.1 AB charging

For best results of the electric boat exploitation, it is recommended that the batteries
have been fully charged before each use. The electric boat is equipped with a built-in
charger. To charge the battery you must use a special cable (supplied with built-in
charger) for connection to a source of electric power with AC voltage 220 - 230 V, 50 Hz.
The battery may be charged from an external charger as well. You can get access to the
batteries through the hatch of the engine compartment after opening the bonnet.
Attention!
Before removing or inserting the batteries, make sure that all switches are in
the off position!
Refer to the instruction manual of the charger to find the appropriate settings of charging.

9.2 Maintenance

If you are using a boat constantly throughout the navigation season, it should be lifted
ashore at least 1 time per week. The hull should be checked for damage, and all the sys-
tems should be checked and cleaned to ensure reliable operation. To reduce the amount
of maintenance works, recover the boat from the water and keep it ashore, if you do not
plan to use it for a long time.
Regularly check the condition of motor and protection frame mountings, and wire con-
nections. Regularly lubricate the moving parts of the steering mechanism. For this pur-
pose use silicone spray lubricants. After each launching open the transom plug to drain
the water from the intrahull space. Keep the bow of the boat lifted up when draining the
water.
Use mild detergents and sponges to clean the outer surface of your boat. Avoid solvents
or aggressive detergents because they may leave marks on the surface. Take care not to
scratch the outer coating.
Use a damp cloth to clean soft vinyl seats of dust and stains. Clean the awning with
water and common detergents for fabrics, using the brush to remove stubborn stains.
After cleaning, rinse the awning thoroughly with water and dry it in a stretched state.
After use of engines always check the propellers for possible damage, and clean them
of debris and algae. After that, rinse them with fresh water to remove salt, sand and dirt.

9.3 Propeller replacement

Before you do anything with the propeller, ensure that the cables to the battery are
disconnected.
You can remove the propeller simply by loosening and removing the nuts using a spe-
cial key included in the scope of supply. It is necessary to hold the propeller by hands
while loosening the nuts, so that the propeller would not rotate. Never attempt to loosen
the nut with a hammer or a similar tool, as this may cause damage to the lock nut and the
shaft of the motor. After removing the lock nut you can remove the propeller.
When re-installing the propeller into its place, align the slots and grooves of the propel-
ler and the shaft, otherwise the propeller won't be locked in place.
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