Seabob F5 Operations Manual

Operation Manual SEABOB RAVEJET SEABOB JET 4.12 SEABOB CAYAGO VX2 SEABOB CAYAGO F7 English

Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new SEABOB! The SEABOB is an innovative water-sports craft that allows you to move through water virtually silently and ecologically friendly without producing emissions. In developing the SEABOB, special attention has been given to hydrodynamics and ergonomic handling. The SEABOB impresses with its exclusive design coupled with high performance and advanced technology. Like all watercraft, the SEABOB requires that operators take speciﬁc precautions when using it. For this reason, we urge you to read through the Operation Manual carefully – in particular, the safety information and the instructions on proper use – before operating the SEABOB. So get ready to dive into a fascinating new world! We wish you many hours of fun with your SEABOB! The following symbols are used in this Operation Manual to bring your attention to important information: Caution! Danger of injury and / or death. This symbol indicates that operating the SEABOB involves the risk of injury to, or death of the operator or other persons. Not heeding this information may result in damage to or destruction of the SEABOB or other property. Note: Notes provide you with important operating information or other information that can help you to understand the operation of the SEABOB better. CAYAGO AG constantly works to optimise its products to keep pace with the advance of technology. As a result, CAYAGO AG reserves the right to change or modify the product characteristics speciﬁed in this Operation Manual at any time without prior notice. Characteristics and functions described and illustrated in this Operation Manual may differ from the actual characteristics and functions of the product. SEABOB is a registered trademark.

| Page 4 | SEABOB Operation Manual | Contents 1. Safety information .................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Special safety information ................................................................................................................................... 7 1.2 General safety information .................................................................................................................................. 9 1.3 Safety information for diving to a depth of up to 2.5 m .................................................................................... 14 1.4 Safety information for diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m ............................................................................ 15 1.5 Safety information concerning the accumulator box ......................................................................................... 17 1.6 Safety information concerning the SEABOB CAYAGO F7 model ........................................................................ 19 2. Proper use ............................................................................................................................................... 20 2.1 Operation on the water surface ......................................................................................................................... 20 2.2 Diving ................................................................................................................................................................ 22 3. Included in delivery ................................................................................................................................. 23 4. Description of the device ........................................................................................................................ 24 4.1 SEABOB housing (SEABOB RAVEJET and SEABOB JET 4.12 models) ................................................................. 24 4.2 SEABOB ACS housing (SEABOB CAYAGO VX2 and SEABOB CAYAGO F7 models) ................................... 25 4.3 Accumulator box ACS (ACS = Accumulator Change System) .................................................................. 26 4.4 Right Controlgrip ............................................................................................................................................... 26 4.5 Left Controlgrip ................................................................................................................................................. 27 4.6 Drive unit ........................................................................................................................................................... 27 5. Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 28 5.1 Start-up ............................................................................................................................................................. 28 5.2 Charging the accumulator box .......................................................................................................................... 28 5.3 Installing the accumulator box ACS (Accumulator Change System) ...................................................... 32 5.4 Operating the SEABOB ...................................................................................................................................... 35 5.4.1 Controls and display panel .......................................................................................................................... 35 5.4.2 Arrangement of the controls ........................................................................................................................ 36 5.4.3 Using the controls ........................................................................................................................................ 36 5.4.4 Display (operation display) .......................................................................................................................... 37 5.4.5 Off mode (air transport / storage) – switching on / off ................................................................................ 38 5.4.6 Sleep mode – switching on / off .................................................................................................................. 39 5.4.7 Stand-by mode ............................................................................................................................................ 40 5.4.8 On mode ...................................................................................................................................................... 41 5.4.9 Charge mode ............................................................................................................................................... 41 5.4.10 Charge display ........................................................................................................................................... 42 5.4.11 Displaying serial numbers .......................................................................................................................... 43 5.4.12 Entering PIN (Owner-PIN / User-PIN) ......................................................................................................... 43 5.4.13 Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 44 5.4.14 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 45 5.4.15 IrDA (infrared interface) ............................................................................................................................. 45

| Page 5 | SEABOB Operation Manual | 2 4 10 3 7 6 11 5 13 12 9 8 1 5.5 Before starting ................................................................................................................................................... 46 5.6 Operation on the water surface ......................................................................................................................... 47 5.6.1 How to navigate your SEABOB .................................................................................................................... 47 5.6.2 Accumulator box charge state and emergency reserve ................................................................................ 49 5.7 Diving to a depth of up to 2.5 m ....................................................................................................................... 50 5.7.1 How to dive with your SEABOB ................................................................................................................... 50 5.8 Diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m ............................................................................................................... 51 5.8.1 Setting the maximum diving depth .............................................................................................................. 51 5.8.2 Adjusting the buoyancy of the SEABOB ....................................................................................................... 52 5.9 After use ............................................................................................................................................................ 53 5.10 Switching off the SEABOB to Sleep mode ....................................................................................................... 54 5.11 Detaching the accumulator box ACS (Accumulator Change System) ................................................... 54 5.12 Storing the SEABOB and accumulator box ACS .................................................................................... 55 5.13 Air transport / transport of the SEABOB and accumulator box ACS ...................................................... 57 5.14 Switching off the SEABOB for storage or transport ......................................................................................... 58 6. Care ......................................................................................................................................................... 59 6.1 Cleaning the SEABOB, accumulator box and charger ........................................................................................ 59 6.2 Changing the seals ............................................................................................................................................ 60 7. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 62 7.1 SEABOB cannot be switched on ........................................................................................................................ 62 7.2 Accumulator box emits an acoustic signal .......................................................................................................... 63 7.3 Motor does not run ........................................................................................................................................... 63 7.4 Impeller does not turn (no thrust) ..................................................................................................................... 64 7.5 Stator / impeller blades are bent or broken (low thrust or no thrust at all) ....................................................... 65 7.6 Powergrip does not function properly ............................................................................................................... 68 7.7 Display does not show entire image .................................................................................................................. 68 7.8 Moisture present on high-current connecting plates (on models with Accumulator Change System) ... 69 7.9 Moisture present in charging socket ................................................................................................................. 69 8. Technical speciﬁcations ........................................................................................................................... 70 9. Disposal ................................................................................................................................................... 75 10. Replacement parts ................................................................................................................................. 76 11. Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 77 12. Service ................................................................................................................................................... 78 13. Imprint ................................................................................................................................................... 79 These chapters only relate to the SEABOB CAYAGO VX2 and SEABOB CAYAGO F7 models with Accumulator Change System (ACS).

| Page 6 | SEABOB Operation Manual | 1 Caution! Please read the following information! 1. Safety information The SEABOB is a state-of-the-art device. It conforms to current standards and is safe to operate. Nevertheless, using the device in an unintended fashion or not heeding the safety information may cause injury to, or death of the operator and / or other persons. In addition, the SEABOB and other property of the operator or other persons may be damaged or destroyed. For this reason, we urge you to read the Operation Manual and the safety information contained in the Manual carefully before you operate your SEABOB for the ﬁrst time. The information contained in the Operation Manual will help you to operate the SEABOB safely, protect yourself and others from hazards, and prevent damage to the device and other property. Keep this Operation Manual in a safe and easily accessible place for reference whenever needed. Please do not throw away the packaging. It can be used later to provide optimum protection for the device (for example, when sending the device in for service).

| Page 7 | SEABOB Operation Manual | 1 1.1 Special safety information Please pay particular attention to the very important safety information below! This information is also provided on safety labels that are directly attached to the SEABOB, accumulator box and charger for easy reference: Special safety information on the SEABOB • Important! Observe Operation Manual! • Suitable only for swimmers aged 16 or older! • Do not use as swimming aid! • Wear life jacket when away from shore or boat! • Wear body-hugging clothing (without loose straps or bands)! • Wear bathing cap or hair net if hair is shoulder length or longer! • Do not reach into openings (jet channel)! Rotating parts! • Use only in sheltered waters! • Do not use in strong currents, heavy swell or impaired visibility! • Do not use in areas occupied by swimmers or divers! • Maintain distance (minimum 5 m) to other persons and objects! • Always observe accumulator charge state and return to shore in time! • Do not store in sunlight or closed motor vehicle! Special safety information on the accumulator box • Important! Observe Operation Manual! • Do not heat beyond 60 °C / 140 °F! • Do not store in sunlight or closed motor vehicle! • Do not short circuit! • Do not open! • Do not puncture! • Do not knock! • Do not burn! • Use only chargers supplied by SEABOB manufacturer! • Charge only in dry locations! Never detach accumulator box ACS in water! • Never transport fully charged accumulator box by aircraft or over long distances! • Observe instructions on charging, discharging, storage and transport! • If instructions are ignored, ﬂaming gases can be discharged through safety valve causing serious injury!

| Page 8 | SEABOB Operation Manual | 1 Special safety information on charger • Important! Observe Operation Manual! • Do not expose to direct sunlight! Do not open! • Use only with clean and dry plug connections! • Never use if cables or plugs are damaged! • Charge only in dry, cool and well ventilated locations! • Do not cover! Ensure free air circulation! • Heats up during charging process! Allow to cool before handling! Never expose the SEABOB, accumulator box and charger to high temperatures (max. 60 °C / 140 °F) caused e.g. by open fire, direct sunlight or by storage inside a closed motor vehicle or boot. If exposed to heat, flaming gases can be discharged through the accumulator cells‘ safety valve causing serious injury. In addition, the LCD display will turn black if exposed to heat and may become irreparably damaged. Never transport a fully charged accumulator box by aircraft or over long distances. The accumulator box should only be partially charged during transport (charge state "air transport / storage"). Only switch off the SEABOB for transport when the aircraft symbol is displayed. If instructions are disregarded, flaming gases can be discharged through the safety valve causing serious injury!

| Page 9 | SEABOB Operation Manual | 1 1.2 General safety information General safety information concerning the user • Only skilled and experienced swimmers aged 16 and older are allowed to use the SEABOB. • Due to the high power output of the device, children and young people under 16 years of age should not be permitted to operate the SEABOB. As with all motor vehicles, persons operating the device must do so responsibly and with proper foresight. • Use of the SEABOB by persons with pacemakers is not permitted. The strong magnetic ﬁelds created by the motor and current-carrying cables may cause se- vere damage to pacemakers, resulting in possible death. • Use of the SEABOB by pregnant women is not permitted. During operation, the SEABOB may press up against the abdomen of pregnant women and / or the jet of water coming out of the device may come into contact with the abdomen. • Never use the SEABOB while under the inﬂuence of alcohol, medication or drugs. Persons using the SEABOB must be able to react quickly. Alcohol, medication and drugs can considerably inhibit the ability of persons using the device to react quickly. • Use the SEABOB only if you are completely healthy. Diving even if you only have a light head cold may cause problems when you try to equalise the pressure in your ears. • Only wear body-hugging clothing (without loose straps or bands) when using the device. Wear a bathing cap or hair net if your hair is shoulder length or longer. The device is equipped with the smallest protective lamellas possible. Nevertheless, it is technically impossible to fully prevent objects, in particular pieces of clothing, thin cords or shoulder-length hair, from entering the jet channel and getting wrapped around the drive shaft due to the extremely high suction power of the jet drive. Should this occur, there is a risk of injury. • Wear a life jacket when you are away from the shore or boat. Do not stray too far from the shore or the accompanying boat. Maintain a distance that is short enough, so that you can swim back by yourself in case of emergency. Be aware of any currents in the area that could carry you away. • For better visibility, wear diving goggles. Attention! Despite every precaution taken, it is still possible for diving goggles to come off during operation of the SEABOB and for contact lenses to be lost. • Water spraying against and over your body can not only be strenuous, but also takes away body heat. We recommend wearing a diving suit that provides ad- equate warmth.

| Page 10 | SEABOB Operation Manual | 1 General safety information concerning the SEABOB • Never reach into the jet channel where the impeller is rotating. The closely fitted protective lamellas with their special, hydrodynamically optimised profile allow water to enter and exit the device without any obstructions. Always keep an eye on persons – especially children and young people – who are close to the SEABOB to ensure that they do not attempt to reach into the jet channel. • Check that the jet channel cover is not damaged in any way and is attached cor- rectly and firmly in position. Never remove the protective lamellas. Caution! The rotating impeller may cause injury. • Make sure that no sand, dirt, stones, rope or other foreign objects get into the jet channel. Never remove foreign objects from the jet channel while the SEABOB is in the water. Danger of injury! • Only remove the jet channel cover after you have completely switched off the SEABOB (Off mode). On models with the Accumulator Change System (ACS), first detach and remove the accumulator box ACS from the SEABOB. Caution! The impeller may be rotating. Contact with the impeller when it is rotating can cause serious injuries. • Never place any objects into the jet channel by hand. Doing so can cause injury. • Never leave the SEABOB unattended to prevent children or other inexperienced persons from using it. Switch off the SEABOB after use (Sleep mode). • The SEABOB is a heavy device. Ensure that the SEABOB does not fall on you or other persons in the water or on land. Should this occur, there is a risk of injury. • Always place the SEABOB, accumulator box and charger in the shade. It is important to remember that the SEABOB, accumulator box and charger will get hot naturally if left in the sun too long. Caution! Touching hot surfaces may cause burns. If exposed to heat, flaming gases can be discharged through the accumulator cells‘ safety valve causing serious injury! In addition, the LCD display will turn black if exposed to heat and may become irreparably damaged. • Moor the SEABOB safely if you decide leave it in the water for a short time. En- sure that the SEABOB cannot become unattached, injure others or obstruct their path. • Never detach or remove the accumulator box ACS (Accumulator Change System) from the SEABOB ACS while the device is in the water. Always take precautions to prevent the high-current connecting plates on the accumulator box and SEABOB from coming into direct contact with the water. If this occurs, a short circuit may result, causing irreparable damage to the SEABOB‘s electronic system. Water, especially salt water, is highly conductive of electricity. As a result, water seeping into the accumulator box may cause flaming gases to be discharged through the accumulator cells’ safety valve causing serious injury.

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