Watersnake Fierce 2018 Owner's Manual [en]

FIERCE BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR OWNERS MANUAL

Watersnake 2 MODEL SWRF 54/48 (FIERCE) VOLTAGE (V) 12 MAX.THURST (LB) 54 SHAFT LENGTH (IN) 48 MIN AMP DRAW (A/H) 13 MAX AMP DRAW (A/H) 54 PROP 3 BLADE FOOT CONTROL OPTIONAL ACCESSORY REMOTE CONTROL 1 MOUNTING BOW MOUNT CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE MARINE MIN. RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 80 - 100 AMP HOUR ** ** NOTE - this is to be used as a guide only. Check with your battery supplier to conﬁrm required size of 12 volt deep cycle marine battery that will be appropriate for your situation.

www.watersnake.com.au 3 PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST • Familiarise yourself with the user manual and the various parts of your Watersnake motor • Select desired mounting location on boat • 12 v deep cycle marine battery (your Watersnake motor is not designed for use with car / truck / motorcycle type batteries) – for more information about appropriate batteries for your Watersnake motor, refer to page 9 • Check battery cable length in relation to location of your 12v deep cycle battery. If extension to battery cable is required, refer to table on page 9 NOTE – if extending battery cable ensure that the circuit breaker remains in place on the positive wire PRE-USE CHECKLIST – CHECK BEFORE EACH USE • Ensure that your Watersnake motor is securely attached to your boat (refer to page 5 of manual) • Fully charged 12v deep cycle marine battery (your Watersnake motor is not designed to be used with a car / truck / motorcycle type battery) • Check battery cable for any signs of damage or exposed wiring • Check terminals for any signs of corrosion or debris • Check fuse assembly / circuit breaker – clean if any signs of corrosion or debris. Replace fuse if necessary.

Watersnake 4 IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USE. DEPLOYING YOUR MOTOR STOWING YOUR MOTOR To deploy the motor press down on the pedal (A) and simultaneously slide the shaft (B) through the gear box and lower carefully into the water. To stow the motor press down on the pedal (A) and simultaneously slide the shaft (B) through the gear box until the lower motor unit sits back in the locking clamps. There should be a click sound locking the unit in position. In addition, then slide the Depth Collar (C) down the shaft to the Gear Box and then tighten the bolt on the Depth Collar so it is secure. Ensure your motor is Properly stowed and secured before Driving and or moving your boat to avoid damage. HOW TO STOW AND DEPLOY YOUR WATERSNAKE BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR. Watersnake Distribution Pty Ltd accepts no liability for personal injury or property damage caused by the incorrect deployment or stowing of this motor. PLEASE NOTE:

www.watersnake.com.au 5 WATERSNAKE ELECTRIC MOTORS Congratulations and welcome to a world of silent motoring. Powerful yet silent, the Watersnake electric motors are built to suit all angling conditions. High quality materials, superior design and precision engineering make these motors longwearing and reliable. Please read manual completely before starting installation. ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO YOUR BOAT Attach the motor to the bow of the boat, taking care to ensure the motor is on the centreline of the boat and forward enough to avoid the shaft making contact with the boats gunwale rubber. With the motor in position, mark the holes for drilling, ensuring as you do that the bow area below the mounting location is clear and accessible. Mount the plate to the bow using stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers. It is important when doing this work that the boat is level and the motor is mounted level. Remove covers to expose Mounting Plate. After the Motor is Mounted replace covers. Watersnake Distribution Pty Ltd accepts no liability for injury or damage caused while drilling/ mounting this motor. Please wear appropriate protective clothing and eyewear/ face shield.) If you do not want your motor attached to the bow of your boat at all times it is recommended that you purshase aJarvis Marine quick release bracket. OPTIONAL QUICK RELEASE BRACKET (Sold Seperately) You can also mount your motor using a Jarvis Marine Quick release bracket, which allows you to easily attach or remove the motor to your boat, for transport and storage. Full mounting instructions are included with the brackets. PLEASE NOTE: Nylon Quick Release Bracket 55502

Watersnake 6 Mounting bracket Quick lock and release lever Weedless propeller Motor Assembly unit Composite shaft Handle Head unit Depth collar height adjustment Remote control unit.

www.watersnake.com.au 7 FIERCE ATTACHING THE PROPELLER Before doing anything with the propeller, ensure the cables to the battery are disconnected. 1: Place shear pin in shaft as shown. 2: Align the propeller against the shear pin on the shaft (there is a groove on the back of the propeller which the shear pin needs to slot into) and then tighten the propeller nut securely. 1 2 Shear Pin Propeller Shaft Propeller Propeller Nut

Watersnake 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before connecting the motor’s cables to the battery terminals, ensure all switches are in the OFF position and stand clear of the propeller. Connect the red cable to the positive (+) terminal and the black cable to the negative (-) terminal, making sure the terminals are clean before doing so. A clean connection will minimise power wastage and give you maximum power from the battery. Please Note: for best performance please keep battery terminals and connections clean. There are a number of different methods of connecting battery leads to your 12 v deep cycle battery. Your Watersnake motor is supplied as standard with ring type terminal connectors although this can be changed to suit your particular set up. If ﬁtting different terminal connectors ensure that connections are soldered and sealed appropriately. It is recommended to use heat shrink to seal any exposed joins in wiring or connectors. Any non-standard terminal connections must be capable of handling a minimum of 50 amps. Anderson plugs are a popular choice amongst many Watersnake motor owners and are readily available. A Watersnake circuit breaker is supplied and attached to the red power cable to protect the circuit boards of the motor. This is a connection that joins the motor battery cable to the battery and shuts the motor off if the connection over heats. As shown on diagram (1) We recommend using a deep cycle marine battery for optimum performance. * 50 amp circuit breaker (1)

www.watersnake.com.au 9 DEPLOYMENT Pressing on the quick locking and release lever (refer to diagram on page 4) at the same time as pushing the shaft forward will allow the motor to release from the cradle. NOTE – Your Watersnake motor is not designed to release from the cradle by pressing on the lever alone. Applying excessive pressure to the release lever can lead to deployment difficulties. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Hold the motor shaft with one hand, loosen the depth collar adjustment screw and set the motor to the desired depth. Then retighten the adjusting screw on the depth collar securely. STOWING When your Watersnake motor is not in use always stow and store it properly. Press the quick locking and release lever and raise the motor, pulling towards the stern of your boat until it is secure on the locking cradles and locked into the horizontal (stowed) position. A final pull on the shaft of the motor may be necessary to ensure it has locked into place on the cradle. (refer to diagram on page 4) DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES A 12 v deep cycle marine battery is required for normal operation and continued use of your Watersnake motor. 12 v deep cycle marine batteries are constructed using thicker plates and a denser active material. They are built to withstand repeated charge and recharge cycles. Deep cycle marine batteries are specifically designed to deliver sustained power with low current draw over extended periods of time. Car / Truck / Motorcyle batteries are not designed in the same way and are more useful for providing high bursts of power for short periods. Use of car / truck / motorcycle batteries can cause damage to electronic components within your Watersnake motor. FIERCE Note that above table is intended as a guide only. Your local electrical supplier will be able to advise in greater detail based on your particular set up and requirements. WIRE EXTENSION LENGTH SUGGESTED WIRE GAUGE 1m 6 AWG / 6GA 3m 4 AWG / 4GA 5m 2 AWG / 2GA

Watersnake 10 Watersnake 1 2 3 5 6 4 REMOTE CONTROL HAND UNIT The remote control hand unit must be synced with your motor (refer below). The remote control hand unit requires “line of sight” communication with the remote receiver in the head of your Watersnake motor. Normal operation may be impaired if the remote control hand unit is operated from behind a bulkhead or other structure such as a centre console that impedes line of sight communication. The remote control hand unit is battery powered. The battery in the unit may need to be replaced after 12 months or sooner if used regularly. The battery used is a commonly available CR2032 and can be changed by removing the 4 phillips head screws from the back of the unit. NOTE – Your remote control hand unit must be re-synced with your Watersnake motor after changing the battery. 1. Left directional button 2. Right directional button 3. On / Off 4. Momentary function 5. Increase / decrease speed 6. No Function ( For future updates. )

Watersnake Fierce 2018 Owner's Manual [en]

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