Cayago Seabob f5 s User manual

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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.

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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 .................................................................................... 16

1.4 Safety information for diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m ............................................................................ 17

1.5 Safety information concerning the accumulators .............................................................................................. 19

2. Proper use ............................................................................................................................................... 21

2.1 Registration papers / driving licence .................................................................................................................. 22

2.2 Operation area .................................................................................................................................................. 22

3. Included in delivery ................................................................................................................................. 23

4. Description of the device ........................................................................................................................ 24

4.1 SEABOB housing .............................................................................................................................................. 24

4.2 Right Controlgrip ............................................................................................................................................... 25

4.3 Left Controlgrip ................................................................................................................................................. 25

5. Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 26

5.1 Start-up ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

5.2 Charging the SEABOB ....................................................................................................................................... 26

5.3 Operating the SEABOB ...................................................................................................................................... 30

5.3.1 Controls and display panel .......................................................................................................................... 30

5.3.2 Arrangement of the controls ........................................................................................................................ 31

5.3.3 Using the controls ........................................................................................................................................ 31

5.3.4 Information display ...................................................................................................................................... 32

5.3.5 Off mode (air transport / storage) – switching on / off ................................................................................ 34

5.3.6 Sleep mode / On mode – switching on / off ................................................................................................. 35

5.3.7 Charge mode ............................................................................................................................................... 36

5.3.8 Charge display ............................................................................................................................................. 36

5.3.9 Displaying serial numbers ............................................................................................................................ 37

5.3.10 Entering PIN (Owner-PIN / User-PIN) ......................................................................................................... 38

5.3.11 Settings (menu) ......................................................................................................................................... 39

5.3.12 Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 40

5.4 Before starting ................................................................................................................................................... 41

5.5 Operation on the water surface ......................................................................................................................... 42

5.5.1 How to navigate your SEABOB .................................................................................................................... 43

5.5.2 SEABOB charge state and emergency reserve ............................................................................................. 44

5.6 Diving to a depth of up to 2.5 m ....................................................................................................................... 45

5.6.1 How to dive with your SEABOB ................................................................................................................... 45

5.7 Diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m ............................................................................................................... 46

5.7.1 Setting the maximum diving depth .............................................................................................................. 46

5.7.2 Adjusting the buoyancy of the SEABOB ....................................................................................................... 47

5.8 After use ............................................................................................................................................................ 48

5.9 Switching off the SEABOB to Sleep mode ......................................................................................................... 49

5.10 Storing the SEABOB ........................................................................................................................................ 49

5.11 Air transport / transport of the SEABOB ......................................................................................................... 51

5.12 Switching off the SEABOB for storage or transport ......................................................................................... 53

6. Care ......................................................................................................................................................... 54

6.1 Cleaning the SEABOB ........................................................................................................................................ 54

6.2 Changing the screw cap .................................................................................................................................... 55

7. Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 56

7.1 SEABOB cannot be switched on ........................................................................................................................ 56

7.2 Motor does not run ........................................................................................................................................... 57

7.3 Warning and error message of the electronics .................................................................................................... 57

7.4 Impeller does not turn (no thrust) ..................................................................................................................... 58

7.5 Trigger does not function properly ..................................................................................................................... 58

7.6 Moisture present in connection port ................................................................................................................. 59

7.7 SEABOB cannot be charged ............................................................................................................................... 59

8. Technical speciﬁcations ........................................................................................................................... 60

9. Disposal ................................................................................................................................................... 64

10. Replacement parts ................................................................................................................................. 65

11. Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 66

12. Service ................................................................................................................................................... 67

13. Imprint ................................................................................................................................................... 68

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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 op-

erator 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 care-

fully 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).

1.1 Special safety information

Please pay particular attention to the very important safety information below!

Special safety information for 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!

• Do not use at a depth of less than 1 m!

• Always observe accumulator charge state and return to shore in time!

• Do not store in sunlight or closed motor vehicle!

Special safety information for the accumulators

• 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 CAYAGO AG and for each respective speciﬁc

SEABOB model!

• Charge only in dry locations!

• Never transport fully charged SEABOB by aircraft or over long distances!

WARNING!

TOTAL DISCHARGE!

Charge the SEABOB

• immediately after delivery (within 1 week),

• after each use (within 24 hours) and

• during longer periods of storage

continuously (trickle-charge)

to at least the charge state "air transport / storage"

to avoid an irreparable total discharge

of the valuable High-Energy Li-Ion

accumulator cells.

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• Observe instructions on charging, discharging, storage and transport!

• If instructions are ignored, ﬂammable gases can be discharged causing serious

injury!

Special safety information for the 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 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, ﬂammable gases can be

discharged causing serious injury. In addition, the TFT display may become irreparably damaged if exposed to heat.

Never transport a fully charged SEABOB by aircraft or over long distances.The SEABOB 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, ﬂammable gases can be discharged causing

serious injury!

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.

• Minors 16 and over may only operate the SEABOB under the supervision and

responsibility of an adult.

• The SEABOB is not designed for use as a swimming aid. Users may lose the craft

in the water.The SEABOB is not a substitute for a life jacket, air pad or other such

device. For this reason, you should wear a life jacket when away from the shore

or boat.

• Do not stray too far from the shore or the accompanying boat. Maintain a dis-

tance 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.

• 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 cloth-

ing, 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.

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• 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.

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 is not damaged in any way. Never remove the protec-

tive 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 and / or switched on. Danger of injury!

• 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.

• When cleaning or storing the SEABOB,never stand it upright on the front bumper

or on the water outlet of the jet channel.The SEABOB could tip over and be dam-

aged or damage other objects.Furthermore, this could prove to be dangerous for

any persons in close proximity.

• Only use the two carrying handles on either side of the craft to carry the SEABOB.

Never carry the craft by the Controlgrips, front bumper or display panel.

• Always place the SEABOB and charger in the shade. It is important to remember

that the SEABOB and charger will get hot naturally if left in the sun too long.

Caution! Touching hot surfaces may cause burns. If exposed to heat, ﬂammable

gases can be discharged causing serious injury! In addition, the TFT display may

become irreparably damaged if exposed to heat.

• Moor the SEABOB safely if you decide to leave it in the water for a short time.

Ensure that the SEABOB cannot become unattached, injure others or obstruct

their path.

• Before charging the SEABOB, check that the connection port and connector are

perfectly clean and dry. Never open the screw cap on the connection port while

the SEABOB is in the water.Wet and / or dirty plug connections may cause a short

circuit while the SEABOB is being charged or even before this process is begun.

If a short circuit occurs, it can cause irreparable damage to the charging contacts

of the SEABOB. Caution! Short circuits can cause ﬁres.

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• Always ensure that the Trigger is functioning properly. When you release the

Trigger, the SEABOB should immediately switch off.TheTrigger should be able to

move freely in all positions.When released, it should always return unobstructed

to the Off position.A damaged or sticking Trigger should be repaired or replaced

immediately. If the Trigger is not functioning properly, you can stop the motor by

tapping the red button repeatedly until the power is displayed as "0 %".

• Never run the motor out of the water for longer than approx. 10 seconds. The

seals of the motor and the hard-coated motor shaft are designed exclusively for

use in the water. Operation out of the water can cause overheating due to the

lack of water to cool the device, thereby causing irreparable damage to the seals

and motor shaft. Danger of short circuit!

• The securing device below the display is used exclusively for the attachment of

the optionally available pilot belt system. It is not suitable for the lifting of the

SEABOB. Therefore, under no circumstances use this securing device for lifting

the SEABOB using a crane or any other lifting device. The securing device could

be pulled out of the SEABOB housing during lifting. In this case, the SEABOB

could drop off and be damaged or damage other objects. Furthermore, this could

prove to be dangerous for any persons in close proximity. Risk of injury!

• Use the securing device only for the pilot belt system developed by CAYAGO AG.

Under no circumstances attach other objects or ﬁxtures,such as ropes or belts,to

the securing device. Risk of injury!

• Never open the SEABOB yourself.Repairs and maintenance work on the SEABOB

that go beyond the procedures described in Chapter 6 "Care" and Chapter 7

"Troubleshooting" may only be carried out by an authorised technician. Work

of this type is dangerous and may result in severe injury or cause damage to the

SEABOB if not carried out by an authorised technician.

• Never alter or modify any part of the SEABOB or charger. Doing so may result in

serious injury or death.

• If you detect any damage to the SEABOB,in particular to the connection port and

screw cap, immediately stop operating the device and remove the vehicle from

the water to prevent further damage. Contact the manufacturer or your specialist

dealer without delay.

• Only use replacement parts and accessories supplied by CAYAGO AG.

General safety information concerning operation

• SEABOB operators are not afforded any special rights with regard to operation

of the craft. Operators must act responsible and prudently, taking all precautions

that may be necessary.

• Take your time to learn how to use the SEABOB properly. Only attempt difﬁcult

manoeuvres like full-speed operation and diving after you have mastered basic

manoeuvres such as braking / stopping in the water and steering by shifting

your weight / legs. Limit your speed so that you are in complete control of the

SEABOB at all times. Use the SEABOB responsibly, showing consideration for

people, animals, plants and the environment.

• Only use the SEABOB in sheltered waters and when accompanied by others or

under the constant supervision of another person who can provide immediate

assistance in case of emergency. Arrange to have a boat accompany you if you

wish to operate the craft farther away from shore.

• Do not operate the SEABOB in strong currents, strong wind (maximum wind

force 4), bad weather or impaired visibility. By doing so, you put yourself and

others in danger. Never use the SEABOB during a thunderstorm! Get out of the

water as quickly as possible before the storm begins. Not doing so may result in

serious injury or death. Always be prepared for a sudden change in the weather.

Always check the weather forecast before you set out, and pay close attention to

local weather conditions.

• Do not use the SEABOB in a heavy swell (signiﬁcant wave heights up to 0.3 m

maximum and occasional waves of 0.5 m maximum height). The SEABOB may

seriously injure you or other persons. You can become separated from the

SEABOB, and / or it may be thrown with great force onto you or other persons by

a wave, particularly when in the surf.

• Always start in the lowest gear and move off from a stationary position with a

maximum power of Power Level 1.Gradually increase the power while operating

the craft so that you can familiarise yourself with the handling of the SEABOB.

It is vital that you are in control of the SEABOB at all times. Risk of collision

and injury!

• Hold on to the two Controlgrips on the SEABOB securely. The force of accelera-

tion can be very high, especially when starting. In order to fully utilise the per-

formance potential of the SEABOB, the use of the optionally available pilot belt

system is recommended. This ensures comfortable driving, even at high power.

Before using the pilot belt system, it is important that you read the "Information

Sheet for Pilot Belt System".

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• To brake, hold on to both SEABOB Controlgrips securely, and release the

Trigger in your right hand. The motor will stop, and the resistance of the

water will slow you down. Be aware that it can take around 2-3 m for you

to come to a complete stop if you are travelling at full speed. You can re-

duce the distance it takes you to come to a complete stop by turning the

SEABOB sharply to the side and straightening up without letting go of the craft.

This helps you to maintain control of the SEABOB and increases the water re-

sistance considerably, so that you can come to a complete stop as quickly as

possible.

• If the SEABOB is released while travelling at full speed, the craft may continue

moving up to approx. 3 m and may brieﬂy dive under the water to a depth of up

to approx. 2 m. When this occurs, there is the risk that persons may be injured

and foreign objects may be damaged. Also the SEABOB may be damaged, par-

ticularly if the water is too shallow and the craft hits the bottom.

• Do not use the SEABOB in areas occupied by swimmers or divers. Danger of

collision and injury! If crossing such areas is absolutely unavoidable,do so on the

water surface at a maximum power of Power Level 1.

• To prevent collisions, always maintain a safe distance (minimum 5 m) to other

swimmers, watercraft or any objects that may be in the water. A collision may

result in serious injury to you and other people. In particular, long hair or pieces

of clothing of other people can get sucked into the jet channel. Should this occur,

there is a risk of injury. In addition, the SEABOB may also be damaged consider-

ably.

• Always avoid routes travelled by watercraft. The SEABOB housing is made of

plastic and, for physical reasons, is unable to reﬂect radar waves adequately.

Take into account the speed at which other watercraft are approaching. Another

SEABOB may also approach quickly or appear suddenly. Keep an eye on what is

happening farther up ahead. Beware of collisions!

• The SEABOB is not equipped with lights and, for this reason, is not suitable for

operation at night. Do not operate the craft after sunset or before sunrise. Doing

so can lead to collisions with other watercraft or obstacles.

• Do not operate the craft in water that is less than 1 m deep. Doing so can cause

injury to you or damage to the SEABOB as a result of hitting underwater objects.

Be very careful of rocky bottoms,reefs and stones.Stay away from the immediate

shore,and never attempt to steer the SEABOB onto the beach, shore or onto land

of any kind. If the SEABOB comes into contact with the sea bed,it may, as a result

of the very high suction power of the jet drive, become attached to the ground

and jerk to a halt. Risk of collision and injury!

• Stay away from aquatic plants and ﬂoating objects such as pieces of string, rope,

plastic or wood to prevent the motor, impeller, stator and jet channel from being

damaged or their function inhibited. Prevent sand or stones from getting into the

jet channel. Sand or stones in the jet channel may damage the device.

• The operating time of the SEABOB is limited. Return to the shore or accompany-

ing boat in time.

• When the accumulator is discharged to approx. one third of its charge state, the

motor‘s electronic control system reduces the maximum power incrementally

(Power Level 5, Power Level 4 etc.).This is done to prolong accumulator cell life

as the voltage decreases, while ensuring that there is sufﬁcient reserve capacity

for emergency mode. The two red bars on the accumulator symbol indicate the

start of the emergeny reserve for the SEABOB. In emergency mode, the power

is gradually reduced automatically until the motor comes to a complete stop.

Always take into account the limited power when timing your return to the shore

or boat.

• You must always be able to return to the shore or boat unassisted and without

the aid of the SEABOB.

• In most instances, the general personal liability insurance of the user does not

cover property damage caused by the use of SEABOB. Before using the SEABOB

you are encouraged to contact your insurance provider for information on a suit-

able insurance policy for coverage in cases involving damage.

General safety instructions for transport

• Road transport (ADR): The built-in rechargeable accumulators correspond to

paragraph 2.2.9.1.7 ADR.

• Maritime transport (IMDG Code): The built-in rechargeable accumulators cor-

respond to paragraph 2.9.4 IMDG Code.

• Air transport (IATA DGR): The built-in rechargeable accumulators correspond to

the subsection 3.9.3.6 IATA DGR.

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1.3 Safety information for diving to a depth of up to 2.5 m

In addition to the safety information provided above, be sure to observe the following information when

diving to a depth of up to 2.5 m:

• Only skilled and experienced swimmers and snorkelers should be allowed to use

the SEABOB for diving to a depth of up to 2.5 m.

• Only use the SEABOB for diving if you are completely healthy. Consult a doctor if

you are in doubt.

• Never dive alone.

• Be aware that it is very difﬁcult to judge the distance of objects under water. For

better visibility, wear diving goggles.

• Before diving, always check to make sure that the depth sensor is working prop-

erly. If the depth sensor is faulty, the motor’s safety cut-off will not function

at the set maximum diving depth (default setting 2.5 m). When the SEABOB is

switched on, the depth sensor is automatically reset to "0.0 m". For this reason,

you should switch on the SEABOB only when the craft is close to or at the same

level of the surface of the water.

• Maintain a safe distance (minimum 5 m) to other persons and objects. Never at-

tempt to dive under other swimmers, watercraft or through underwater objects.

Before resurfacing, ensure that there are no swimmers, watercraft or objects

above you or approaching you. Danger of collision!

• Do not operate the craft in water that is less than 1 m deep. Doing so can cause

injury to you or damage to the SEABOB as a result of hitting underwater objects.

Be very careful of rocky bottoms,reefs and stones.Stay away from the immediate

shore,and never attempt to steer the SEABOB onto the beach, shore or onto land

of any kind. If the SEABOB comes into contact with the sea bed,it may, as a result

of the very high suction power of the jet drive, become attached to the ground

and jerk to a halt. Risk of collision and injury!

• Respect the environment. Maintain a safe distance to the bottom of the sea or

lake, so that sediment or aquatic plants are not kicked up and damaged by the

jet of water coming from the craft or get into the jet channel. Steer clear of rocky

bottoms, reefs and stones, which can lead to injury.

• Make sure you resurface in time. Leave enough operating time so that you can

get back, and make sure that you start making your way back to the accompany-

ing boat or shore in time.

• When calculating the time it will take you to return, be sure to take into account

the limited power of the craft in emergency mode.

1.4 Safety information for diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m

In addition to the safety information provided above, be sure to observe the following information when

diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m:

• Only divers with a valid diving licence or accompanied by a certiﬁed diving in-

structor are allowed to use SEABOB for diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m.

• Only use the SEABOB for diving if you are completely healthy. Consult a doctor if

you are in doubt.

• Never dive alone. Especially when scuba diving in caves, make sure that you are

accompanied by another person with a second craft. It is important to ensure

that there are always multiple alternatives for exiting the cave should one alter-

native fail.

• Use only complete and fully functional diving equipment when diving. Ensure

that no air apparatus components or hoses are hanging free in the water where

they might get into the jet channel.

• Only dive when the visibility under water is good. Never dive without diving gog-

gles. Only with diving goggles will you be able to detect underwater hazards in

time.

• Before diving, always check to make sure that the depth sensor is working prop-

erly. If the depth sensor is faulty, the motor’s safety cut-off will not function at

the set maximum diving depth (default setting 2.5 m). The depth sensor reading

in the display should be approx. "0.0 m" when the craft is on the water surface.

You can double-check the reading by brieﬂy submerging the SEABOB without

activating the motor.

• The motor cuts off automatically if the set maximum diving depth (depth limit)

is exceeded and can only be switched back on when the craft has returned to a

diving depth that is above the depth limit.

• The maximum diving depth (depth limit) is factory set to 2.5 m. Users can in-

crease the depth limit to a maximum diving depth of 40 m (see Chapter 5.7.1

"Setting the maximum diving depth").

• For safety reasons, the factory-set depth limit of 2.5 m can only be changed by

ﬁrst entering your Owner-PIN. This is done to prevent the setting of the maxi-

mum diving depth from being changed by unauthorised persons.After you have

ﬁnished scuba diving to a depth of more than 2.5 m, reset the maximum diving

depth immediately to the default safety setting of 2.5 m to prevent the risk of

injury to others.

• For safety reasons, the depth limit is automatically reset to the default setting of

2.5 m each time the SEABOB is switched on.

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• Keep in mind that the SEABOB switches off automatically (Sleep mode) if inac-

tive for an extended period of more than 10 minutes (Time-off).After switching

the SEABOB back on, you will need to re-enter your Owner-PIN if you want to

start the motor at a diving depth of more than approx. 2.5 m.After entering your

Owner-PIN, you can increase the depth limit again so that the set maximum div-

ing depth is greater than the one currently shown.

• When scuba diving, never rely completely on the depth sensor reading.The depth

sensor is provided for information purposes only. The depth sensor is not a cali-

brated gauge and should not be used to perform tasks such as calculating de-

compression times.

• When the accumulator is discharged to approx. one third of its charge state, the

motor‘s electronic control system reduces the maximum power incrementally

(Power Level 5, Power Level 4 etc.).This is done to prolong accumulator cell life

as the voltage decreases, while ensuring that there is sufﬁcient reserve capacity

for emergency mode. The two red bars on the accumulator symbol indicate the

start of the emergeny reserve for the SEABOB. In emergency mode, the power is

gradually reduced automatically until the motor comes to a complete stop. Al-

ways take into account the limited power when timing your ascent to the surface

and your return to the shore or boat.

• You must always ensure that you are able to resurface and return to the shore or

boat by yourself without the assistance of the SEABOB.

• Regardless of whether you are using the SEABOB while scuba diving, you should

always adhere to the recommended descent and ascent rates and maximum div-

ing duration in line with applicable diving association guidelines. For your own

safety, however, we urge you to avoid relying solely on the craft‘s equipment.

Never use the depth sensor to calculate descent or ascent rates. For the most

part, crucial safety functions of the craft have been integrated in such a way

that they are redundant. Even so, unexpected failure of these functions is still

possible.

1.5 Safety information concerning the accumulators

In addition to the special safety information for the accumulators given in Chapter 1.1, be sure to observe

the following safety information:

• Never expose the SEABOB 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, ﬂammable gases can be discharged causing serious injury.

• Never transport a fully charged SEABOB by aircraft or over long distances. The

SEABOB 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 (see Chapter 5.11 "Air transport / transport of the SEABOB").

If instructions are disregarded, ﬂammable gases can be discharged causing seri-

ous injury!

• For use under normal conditions, the chemicals contained in each High-Energy

Li-Ion accumulator cell are encased in a sealed case for safe storage in any posi-

tion. In addition, the individual cells are enclosed in the watertight aluminium

proﬁle of the accumulators, which can withstand pressures up to 12 bar and

helps to dissipate heat. Due to this protection, there is a risk of ﬂammable gases

being discharged only if the accumulator cells have been subjected to excessive

mechanical stresses or heat.

• When charging the SEABOB, always follow the instructions contained in this

Operation Manual (see Chapter 5.2 "Charging the SEABOB").

• Only use chargers supplied by CAYAGO AG and for each respective speciﬁc

SEABOB model. Chargers supplied by other manufacturers are not equipped with

the special microprocessor-controlled charge management system for protection

of the High-Energy Li-Ion accumulator cells. As a result, ﬂammable gases may

be discharged when charging the accumulator cells with other chargers, causing

serious injury.

• Beware of the strong line currents that are present when charging, in particular

on the optional quick charger. Never use the charger if the mains cable is dam-

aged or does not have a sufﬁcient current rating (the cable must be approved for

currents of at least 10 A). Doing so can cause the cable to catch ﬁre and may lead

to electric shock resulting in severe injury or death.

• Ensure that there are no dried salt deposits on the contacts of the connection

port or connector (see Chapter 6 "Care"). Salt deposits can inhibit the ﬂow of

electricity during charging and cause electrical contacts to overheat, resulting in

irreparable damage to the contacts or even ﬁres affecting the contacts or cable.

• While charging, do not place any objects on the SEABOB or charger to ensure

that heat created during the charging process is dissipated properly. Ensure that

air can circulate freely.

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• Carry out charging in a place in the shade that is dry, cool and well ventilated.

Ensure that the device is sufﬁciently protected from the sun. If the SEABOB is hot,

let it cool down before charging.

• Caution! The charger and connector can get hot while charging. Let the charger

and connector cool down before you attempt to touch them.

• Electrical outlets in some countries may not be equipped with a ground wire

connection or, if they are, it may provide only insufﬁcient protection. If this is the

case,you will feel the presence of a leaking current (sometimes more, sometimes

less) when you touch the charger and / or the connector, especially if you are wet

and barefoot. For this reason, you should always disconnect the mains plug from

the mains before you touch the charger or connector after charging.

• Before storing the device, be sure to read the safety information provided in

this Operation Manual on temporary and long-term storage, especially over the

winter (see Chapter 5.10 "Storing the SEABOB"). Store the SEABOB in a place

that is cool, dry, well ventilated and frostproof, and ensure that the accumulator

cells are protected from irreparable total discharge.

• Before transporting the device, in particular before transporting by aircraft, be

sure to read the safety information on the transport of the Lithium-Ion accumula-

tor cells used in the SEABOB (see Chapter 5.11 "Air transport / transport of the

SEABOB").

• When transporting Li-Ion accumulators, always observe the applicable safety

regulations and the speciﬁc regulations of the carrier. Be aware that safety regu-

lations can change from time to time. For up-to-date information, please contact

the manufacturer or your specialist dealer.

• Never open the accumulators. Never attempt to alter or modify the accumulators

in any way. Doing so may cause ﬂammable gases to be discharged causing seri-

ous injury.

• Repairs and maintenance work on the SEABOB and charger that go beyond the

procedures described in Chapter 6 "Care" and Chapter 7 "Troubleshooting" may

only be carried out by an authorised technician. Work of this type is dangerous

and may result in severe injury or cause damage to the SEABOB and charger if

not carried out by an authorised technician. Take precautions to avoid electric

shock, and beware of ﬂammable gases that may be discharged.

• Never discard the accumulators or accumulator cells as household waste or into

a ﬁre or water. Please follow the instructions for correct disposal (see Chapter 9

"Disposal").

2. Proper use

When using the SEABOB, it is imperative that you

follow the comprehensive safety information pro-

vided in this Operation Manual. In addition, always carry

out your own risk assessment and do not expose yourself

to any unnecessary risks. In particular, only use the de-

vice when the surrounding conditions and weather con-

ditions are sufﬁciently good and adjust your speed to suit

visibility.

The SEABOB is a water-sports craft powered by an elec-

tric jet drive. The craft is not equipped with navigational

lights and is designed to carry one person both on and

below the surface of the water. The craft is intended for

use in water that is at least 1 m deep. The SEABOB is

highly resistant to seawater and suitable for use in both

fresh water and salt water. The device is constructed sole-

ly of materials that are non-rusting and highly resistant

to corrosion.

The following regulations apply to operation of the

SEABOB:

• Users of the craft must be at least 16 years old and

good swimmers. People who cannot swim are not

allowed to use the SEABOB.

• Minors 16 and over may only operate the SEABOB

under the supervision and responsibility of an adult.

Only let other people use your SEABOB if they are

aged 16 or over and have shown you adequate

proof of age (such as a valid ID) and after you have given

them complete and full instructions on how to operate

the SEABOB.

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2.2 Operation area

The SEABOB should only be used in sheltered waters.

Sheltered waters are deﬁned as sheltered coastal waters,

small bays,small lakes, rivers and canals when conditions

up to, and including, wind force 4 and signiﬁcant wave

heights up to, and including, 0,3 m may be experienced,

with occasional waves of 0,5 m maximum height, for

example from passing vessels.

Generally, the SEABOB can be operated in areas where

the use of watercraft powered by combustion engines

is not permitted. Use of the SEABOB is not permitted

wherever the use of watercraft or electric-powered wa-

tercraft is prohibited by local laws, community regula-

tions, nature conservation laws or other provisions. You

are urged to observe all local laws and regulations. For

more information, you should inquire at the appropriate

local ofﬁces.

2.1 Registration papers / driving licence

The present law in some countries does not require

registration papers or a driving licence for operation of

watercraft. Some countries, however, may have different

licence regulations, age limits or operating restrictions.

Before operating the craft, always inquire about the lo-

cal regulations which may be in force in the area where

you wish to operate the SEABOB. We urge all SEABOB

operators to inform themselves about the situation in

the country in which they will be using the SEABOB. The

manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for

obtaining such information.

3. Included in delivery

The following standard equipment is included in

delivery of the SEABOB:

1. SEABOB F5 S

2. A charger for charging the device for operation and

air transport / storage (in particular storage over the

winter)

Note: A special microprocessor-controlled quick charger

is available as an optional accessory. The quick charger

can be used to charge the SEABOB more quickly (high

charging rate for shorter charging times).

3. Operation Manual, including:

• "Quick Reference for SEABOB F5 S"

• "Data Sheet for Charger"

4. SEABOB certiﬁcate with serial numbers and Owner-

Check to make sure that all components have been

included in delivery. Should this not be the case,

please contact CAYAGO AG immediately.

Also, please check that the serial numbers on the

SEABOB and accumulators match the numbers shown

on your SEABOB certiﬁcate. To view the serial numbers,

use the menu provided on the display (see Chapter 5.3.9

"Displaying serial numbers").

The SEABOB is delivered in a partially charged

state. To avoid total discharge, you should charge

the SEABOB immediately after delivery (within 1 week)

to at least the charge state "air transport / storage". Use

only the charger supplied by CAYAGO AG or the option-

ally available quick charger to charge the SEABOB.

Charge the SEABOB after each use (within 24

hours) and during longer periods of storage con-

tinuously (trickle-charge) to at least the charge state "air

transport / storage" to avoid irreparable total discharge

of the valuable High-Energy Li-Ion accumulator cells. Be

sure to read the information provided in this Operation

Manual on charging the SEABOB.

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4.3 Left Controlgrip

1. Red button

2. Blue button

4. Description of the device

4.1 SEABOB housing

1. SEABOB housing

2. SEABOB bow

3. Jet channel (water intake)

4. Jet channel (water discharge)

5. Right Controlgrip

6. Left Controlgrip

7. Trigger

8. Display

9. Carrying handles

10.Connection port

11.Screw cap

12.Front bumper

13.Side bumper

14.Rear bumper

15.Securing device

for pilot belt system

4.2 Right Controlgrip

1. Trigger

2. Green button

3. Silver button

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5. Operation

5.1 Start-up

Before using the SEABOB for the ﬁrst time,

read through this Operation Manual careful-

ly, including the safety information and the instruc-

tions on proper use.

Only use the SEABOB as intended (see Chapter 2

"Proper use").

Take the SEABOB and the charger out of the packaging,

and place them on a dry and sturdy surface that will not

damage the components.

Do not throw away the packaging. It can be used later

(for example, when sending the device in for service).

The SEABOB is delivered in a partially charged

state. To avoid total discharge, you should charge

the SEABOB immediately after delivery (within 1 week)

to at least the charge state "air transport / storage". Use

only the charger supplied by CAYAGO AG or the option-

ally available quick charger to charge the SEABOB.

Charge the SEABOB after each use (within 24

hours) and during longer periods of storage con-

tinuously (trickle-charge) to at least the charge state "air

transport / storage" to avoid irreparable total discharge

of the valuable High-Energy Li-Ion accumulator cells. Be

sure to read the information provided in this Operation

Manual on charging the SEABOB.

5.2 Charging the SEABOB

Never expose the SEABOB 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, ﬂammable

gases can be discharged causing serious injury. In addi-

tion, the TFT display may become irreparably damaged if

exposed to heat.

Protect the charger, in particular the connector

and mains plug as well as the connection port of

the SEABOB from damage, dirt, dust, moisture and heat.

Beware! Danger of electric shock!

Charge only in dry, cool and well ventilated loca-

tions. Never use the charger if any cables or plugs

are damaged. Doing so can cause electric shock, result-

ing in severe injury or death.

Only use chargers supplied by CAYAGO AG and

for each respective speciﬁc SEABOB model.

During the charging process, do not place any objects

on the SEABOB or charger to ensure that heat produced

during charging is dissipated properly (convection cool-

ing). Ensure that air can circulate freely, and position

the optionally available quick charger on the provided

positioning legs. Should the charger (or quick charger)

overheat, it automatically reduces the output current to

prevent thermal overload. If this happens, the charging

process is prolonged accordingly. If the SEABOB is hot,

let it cool down before charging.

To charge the SEABOB, proceed as follows:

1. Place the SEABOB on a sturdy and dry surface that

will not damage the components.

2. Dry the area around the connection port using a soft,

clean cloth.

3. Twist the screw cap from the connection port anti-

clockwise against a slight resistance and remove the

screw cap from the connection port. Check that the

inside of the connection port is perfectly clean and

dry.

4. Check that the connector is clean and dry.

5. Ensure that the connector of the charger is positioned

correctly before plugging it into the connection port

of the SEABOB (the cable of the connector should be

pointing to the rear of the SEABOB).

6. Only after this has been done should you plug the

mains plug of the charger into the mains socket.

Follow the technical speciﬁcations of the charger,

particularly with regards to the correct input volt-

age (see "Data Sheet for Charger" and "Instructions for

Use of the Quick Charger").

If using the charger in other countries only use

travel plugs which are approved for currents of

at least 10 A.

7. The charge display will appear in the SEABOB’s dis-

play after a brief system check. The device is now in

Charge mode. Select the desired charging process.

For partial charging (for air transport / storage), tap

the green button on the right Controlgrip. A partially

ﬁlled charge symbol will appear in the centre of the

display with an arrow to indicate partial charging

("charge 50 %"). For full charging (for operation),

tap the red button on the left Controlgrip. A com-

pletely ﬁlled charge symbol will appear with an ar-

row to indicate full charging ("charge 100 %").

Note: When an active charger is connected, program-

ming is preset to full charging (for operation).

8. Charging is performed automatically. The charging

process of the SEABOB is shown by the accumulator

symbol on the right side of the SEABOB display. As

the charging process increases, more bars appear in

the accumulator symbol. The numerical display of the

charge state is shown above the accumulator symbol.

The accumulator temperature is displayed under the

accumulator symbol in °C.

Note: An increase in the accumulator temperature

(shown on the right-hand side of the display) during

charging is normal. The temperature is monitored elec-

tronically. If the accumulator overheats, the accumula-

tor management system temporarily stops the charging

process.

Charging of the SEABOB is automatically controlled by

the electronic system of the charger and the micropro-

cessor-controlled accumulator management system.

The nature of the electronics makes it impossible to

overcharge the SEABOB. The Li-Ion accumulator cells of

Starting full charging for operation of the craft

Starting partial charging for air transport / storage

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the SEABOB do not have a memory effect. This makes it

possible to charge the SEABOB regardless of its charge

state and without having to discharge it beforehand.The

internal voltage level of each Li-Ion accumulator cell is

monitored electronically. Differences between the cells

are compensated for and balanced (Cell-Balancing).

Charge a SEABOB which is discharged / run to

empty immediately after use (within 24 hours) and

during longer periods of storage continuously (trickle-

charge) to avoid total discharge, which may cause ir-

reparable chemical damage to the valuable High-Energy

Li-Ion accumulator cells. Charge to at least the charge

state "air transport / storage". Do not interrupt charging

before this charge state has been reached.

Note: You can interrupt charging while fully charging

the SEABOB, as long as the minimum charge state "air

transport / storage" has been reached.When this is done,

however, the power of the craft is reduced due to the

lower accumulator charge state.

9. An aircraft symbol will appear in the centre of the

display when either the correct charge state for air

transport or the minimum charge state for storage

has been reached. When all bars are present in the

accumulator symbol, the SEABOB is fully charged for

operation.

10.To save energy and to reduce maintenance charging,

the display turns itself off automatically 10 minutes

after charging is completed (“complete”). By pressing

any button, the display can be switched on again (for

another 10 minutes).

11.To complete the charging process, ﬁrst pull the mains

plug from the mains socket. Never attempt to remove

the mains plug by twisting or pulling on the mains

cable.Always hold on to the mains plug.

12. Only after this has been done should you disconnect

the connector (which is no longer carrying electric-

ity) from the connection port of the SEABOB. Never

attempt to remove the connector by twisting or pull-

ing on the cable of the connector. Always hold on to

the adapter of the connector.

To complete the charging process, ﬁrst pull the

mains plug from the mains socket. Only then

should you disconnect the connector from the connec-

tion port. Danger of short circuit!

Never twist the connector to disconnect it from the

connection port of the SEABOB. This could result in

the connector and the connection port being damaged

or bent.

Caution! The charger and connector can get hot

while charging. After you have ﬁnished charg-

ing, let the charger and connector cool down before you

touch them.

13.Turn the dry and clean screw cap clockwise into the

connection port of the SEABOB, until you feel a slight

resistance.

Always ensure that the screw cap has been placed se-

curely on the connection port.

Partial charging for air transport / storage complete

Full charging for operation of the craft complete 14.After the charger has been disconnected, the SEABOB

performs a 5-second system check and then switches

off to Off mode if programmed to partial charging

(see Chapter 5.3.5 "Off mode") or to Sleep mode

if programmed to full charging (see Chapter 5.3.6

"Sleep mode / On mode").

Note: If the temperature of the accumulators exceeds 45

°C / 113 °F, the accumulator management system tem-

porarily stops the charging process of the SEABOB. The

charging process will continue as soon as the tempera-

ture of the accumulators falls below 40 °C / 104 °F.

Never plug the connector into a moist or wet con-

nection port for charging.

The connection port is hermetically sealed to prevent wa-

ter from leaking into the SEABOB. Water, in particular salt

water, on the contacts of the connection port or connec-

tor may result in chemical reactions while charging, caus-

ing irreparable damage to the connection port contacts

and the connector.

For this reason, you should always check to make sure

that the connection port and connector are perfectly

clean and dry before plugging the connector into the con-

nection port of the SEABOB. Always put the screw cap

back on the connection port immediately after charg-

ing is completed. Only open the connection port for the

charging process.

Before charging, always dry the connection port and

connector using a soft, clean cloth and / or cotton swab,

and blow the water out of the contacts (see Chapter 6.1

"Cleaning the SEABOB").

Before rinsing off components, ensure that the

mains plug has been disconnected from the

mains socket. Not doing so may result in electric shock!

SEABOB cannot be charged:

See Chapter 7.7 "SEABOB cannot be charged".

Using auxiliary power units / electric generators:

Only electric generators with precise closed-loop

control suitable for connection to electronic de-

vices are permissible. Asynchronous generators are not

suitable and can result in destruction of the chargers.

Furthermore, there is danger of injury in the event of

destruction. Use of electric generators with inverter tech-

nology is preferred.The continuous power of the genera-

tor must be greater than the input power of the charger

(see rating plate).

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5.3 Operating the SEABOB

Never run the motor out of the water for longer

than approx. 10 seconds. The seals of the motor

and the hard-coated motor shaft are designed exclusive-

ly for use in the water. Operation out of the water can

lead to overheating due to the lack of water to cool the

device, thereby causing irreparable damage to the seals

and motor shaft. Danger of short circuit!

5.3.1 Controls and display panel

1. Green button = plus button or scroll up

2. Red button = minus button or scroll down

3. Silver button = select button or move the cursor to

the right

4. Blue button = select button or move the cursor to the

left

5. Trigger = motor enable (on / off), power control,

conﬁrm button

6. Multi-colour, graphic TFT display with adjustable

background brightness and contrast setting

5.3.2 Arrangement of the controls

1. The green button is located on the outer side of the

right Controlgrip.

2. The red button is located on the outer side of the left

Controlgrip.

3. The silver button is located on the inner side of the

right Controlgrip.

4. The blue button is located on the inner side of the left

Controlgrip.

5. The Trigger is located on the inner side of the right

Controlgrip.

5.3.3 Using the controls

The buttons used on the SEABOB are high-quality, water-

tight piezo-actuated electronic buttons that do not have

mechanical parts and, for this reason, are not subject to

wear (button life: over 20 million operations).These but-

tons are designed to react to sudden changes in pressure.

For this reason, you only have to tap them lightly. Re-

gardless of how long or hard you press the buttons, they

always react by emitting a single short pulse.A pulse may

also be emitted if the SEABOB falls hard to the ground

or is struck hard by another object, if the SEABOB is hit

hard or the buttons are inadvertently touched. For safety

reasons, you have to tap the blue button and push the

Trigger within a ﬁxed time period to activate the switch-

on function. This is done to prevent the SEABOB from

being switched on inadvertently.

The Trigger is made of high-grade plastics and seawater-

resistant spring steel. It can be in a released position or

pushed position. The Trigger is used as a conﬁrm button

and for enabling the motor (on / off). By pushing the

Trigger against the Controlgrip, you can activate the

motor (the motor runs with a minimum power of Power

Level 1). When you release the Trigger, the motor stops

immediately.

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5.3.4 Information display

The graphic display is divided into three ﬁelds. Dur-

ing operation of the craft, the following information is

shown in the information display:

Left ﬁeld:

The current water temperature (in °C) is shown at the

top left of the display. Below, the current diving depth (in

m) is displayed.

Middle ﬁeld:

The power display is located in the middle ﬁeld. The

current motor speed is depicted graphically in the

speed range on the outer circle.The red dot in the speed

range shows the maximum power (Power Level) set in

the menu. The current power (Power Level) is shown

numerically and graphically in six successive segments

on the inner circle. The sixth segment (Power Level 6) is

shown in red, all of the preceding segments are shown

in white. The numerical display of the current power

in % of maximum power is displayed in the centre of the

power display.

The current Power Level and the current power in % of

maximum power are set parallel to each other.The power

is set in increments of 15 % and 25 % (6 Power Level).

Power is increased by one Power Level by tapping the

green button (+ 15% or + 25 %) and decreased by one

Power Level by tapping the red button (- 15 % or - 25 %).

Note: When the SEABOB is switched on, the set maxi-

mum diving depth is shown at the bottom of the power

display for 10 seconds. This information then disappears

again.

In the event of a malfunction, additional symbols may

appear in the middle ﬁeld. Below is a list of these sym-

bols and their descriptions:

Warning symbol

• Motor temperature warning ("motor overheated")

➞ Power is limited to Power Level 2

• Accumulator temperature warning ("accumulator

overheated") ➞Power is limited to Power Level 2

• Warning: Accumulator error ("accumulator error") ➞

Emergency operation! Power is limited to Power Level 2

Should the accumulator error re-occur or be-

come permanent, immediately halt operation

and contact the manufacturer or your specialist dealer

without delay.

• Warning: Impeller locked ("impeller locked") ➞

Motor stops ➞see Chapter 7.4 "Impeller does not

turn (no thrust)"

Workshop symbol

• Warning: Water ingress into accumulators or elec-

tronics ("warning water ingress") ➞Motor stops

➞SEABOB switches to Off mode after 5 seconds

• Warning: System error ("system error") ➞Trigger

or Controlgrip error / internal communication inter-

rupted ➞Motor stops

➞ Contact manufacturer or specialist dealer!

Right ﬁeld:

In the right-hand ﬁeld there is an accumulator symbol

with individual bars showing the charge state of the

SEABOB (1 bar = 10 % charge state). The numerical

display of the charge state (in % of full charge state) is

located above this symbol. The temperature of the accu-

mulator (in °C) is shown below the accumulator symbol.

Left

ﬁeld

Middle

ﬁeld

Right

ﬁeld

Accumulator

temperature

(in °C)

Water

temperature

Diving depth

Set maximum

diving depth

Power (in % of

maximum power) Power

Level Speed range with red dot

for set maximum power

Accumulator

charge state

(in % of full

charge state)

Time Display:

Tap the blue button on the right Controlgrip while the

power is displayed as "0 %" in the power display. The

time display appears.

The operating time of the SEABOB in the On mode ("on

mode") is shown in the centre of the display in the fol-

lowing order:

• Operating time during the last operation ("last")

• Operating time during the current day ("day")

• Total operating time ("total")

Note: The operating time during the last operation

("last") shows the operating time of the SEABOB from

the last time it was switched on (On mode) until it was

last switched off (Sleep mode / Off mode).

Note: In order to guarantee the operating time during

the current day ("day") is measured accurately, please

always ensure that the stored time is adjusted to the cur-

rent local time.The operating time during the current day

("day") shown in the display is reset daily at midnight.

In order to exit the time display, tap the blue button

again. The information display appears in the display of

the SEABOB.

Timer:

Tap the blue button on the right Controlgrip while the

power display is at a minimum power of "15 %" (Power

Level 1). The timer appears.

The speed range as well as the set maximum power

(Power Level) (marked in red) are shown as before in the

middle ﬁeld of the display on the outer circle.The follow-

ing information is displayed inside as an alternative to

the information display:

• Current power in 6 Power Level ("power level")

• Operating time since it was switched on

(in hrs:min’sec)

Note: When the timer is activated to limit the operat-

ing time, the timer display is always shown in the dis-

play. Instead of the operating time since the device was

switched on, the remaining operating time is shown here

(in hrs:min’sec).

Note: The set current mode ("on mode" or "timer") is

displayed for 10 seconds after switching to the timer dis-

play. After this time, it is replaced by the set maximum

diving depth. The information disappears after 30 sec-

onds.

In order to exit the timer display, tap the blue button

again. The information display appears in the display of

the SEABOB.

Timer

Time Display

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5.3.5 Off mode (air transport / storage) –

switching on / off

Special safety precautions must be taken before trans-

porting the craft, particularly by aircraft. The current

ﬂowing to the accumulator must be cut off, and precau-

tions must be taken to ensure that the device cannot be

switched on inadvertently or incorrectly. For safety rea-

sons, the SEABOB cannot be switched back on when it is

in Off mode by tapping the device‘s buttons. It can only

be switched on using a connected and active charger.

When the SEABOB is in Sleep mode, however, it can be

switched back on using the device‘s buttons.

Switching off to Off mode:

Switching off to Off mode can only be done using a con-

nected and active charger. To switch off to Off mode,

proceed as follows, taking into account the information

contained in Chapter 5.2 "Charging the SEABOB":

1. Plug the connector into the connection port on the

SEABOB.

2. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.

3. The charge display will appear in the display after a

brief system check.

4. Tap the green button for partial charging of the

SEABOB to the charge state "air transport / storage"

(a partially ﬁlled charge symbol will appear in the

display).

5. When the aircraft symbol appears in the display,

the charge state for air transport / storage has been

reached.

6. To save energy and to reduce maintenance charging,

the display turns itself off automatically 10 minutes

after charging is completed (“complete”). By pressing

any button, the display can be switched on again (for

another 10 minutes).

7. If you disconnect the charger from the connection

port, the SEABOB will switch off to Off mode after

5 seconds (system check), regardless of the current

charge state and even if the correct charge state for

air transport / storage has not been reached.

For this reason, you should follow the instruc-

tions given in Chapter 5.10 "Storing the SEABOB"

and Chapter 5.11 "Air transport / transport of the

SEABOB" on correctly switching off the device to

Off mode for air transport and storage.

Note: If the accumulator charge state is too high prior

to starting the partial charging process for air transport /

transport, you will have to perform an automatic dis-

charge by means of a connected and active charger (may

take up to 24 hours) or by running the SEABOB to empty

in a controlled fashion as described in Chapter 5.11.

Switching on from Off mode:

When the system is in Off mode, it can only be switched

back on by initiating the charging process.

1. Plug the connector into the connection port on the

SEABOB.

2. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.

3. Activation of the SEABOB is triggered by the inde-

pendent electronic control system in the accumula-

tors together with a correctly detected charger (sys-

tem check).

4. The charge display will appear in the display. The

SEABOB is now in Charge mode.

5. Decide how to proceed using the green or red button

(see Chapter 5.3.7 "Charge mode" and Chapter 5.3.8

"Charge display").

Manual switching off to Sleep mode:

You can also switch the SEABOB to Sleep mode manually.

To do so, proceed as follows:

1. The information display is shown in the display. The

power is displayed as “0 %” in the power display.

2. Tap the button combination silver – blue in quick

sequence. The prompt "sleep mode - conﬁrm with

trigger" appears.

3. If the user activates the Trigger within 5 seconds, the

system will switch to Sleep mode and switch off.

Note: If the Trigger is not activated within 5 seconds, the

system will return to the last selected mode (e.g. infor-

mation display in the On mode).

5.3.6 Sleep mode / On mode – switching

on / off

In Sleep mode, the display and motor are switched off.

Switching on from Sleep mode:

1. Tap the blue button.

2. The display is switched on. The SEABOB logo and the

prompt "push trigger" appear.

3. Push the Trigger against the Controlgrip (within 5 sec-

onds). The SEABOB logo disappears again.

4. Release the Trigger completely. The User-PIN or Own-

er-PIN prompt will appear in the display (if activated).

If the PIN prompt has been deactivated, the informa-

tion display will appear directly.

Note: After a prolonged phase of being idle, the sys-

tem will automatically start the motor initialization. The

motor will make two slow turns. The initialization takes

about 5 seconds.

5. The motor is switched on by pushing the Trigger (the

motor runs with a minimum power of Power Level 1).

Note: If the Trigger is not activated within 5 seconds af-

ter tapping the blue button during activation, the display

will switch off again (device reverts to Sleep mode).

Note: If you want to activate the PIN prompt when

switching on the device, or if you want to activate and

change the User-PIN, proceed as described in Chapter

5.3.11 "Settings".

Automatic switching off to Sleep mode (Time-off):

If no actions are performed by the user within 10 min-

utes (Time-off), the system will switch off automatically

to Sleep mode.

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5.3.7 Charge mode

The charger is connected to the device and is supplying

the charging voltage. Before charging begins, an ac-

cumulator / charge diagnostic check (system check) is

performed. Charging is activated once the diagnostic

check has been completed successfully. It is not possible

to switch on the motor. The charge display showing the

accumulator symbol will appear in the display (see Chap-

ter 5.3.8 "Charge display").

The system can only be switched from another mode to

Charge mode using a connected and active charger.

Note: If the charger is disconnected from the device,

thereby interrupting the charging voltage, the SEABOB

switches off after 5 seconds (system check) and switches

to Off mode (if programmed to partial charging) or to

Sleep mode (if programmed to full charging).

5.3.8 Charge display

Afterthechargeris connected to the SEABOB and then to a

powersource,the system ﬁrstperformsasystem check and

then automatically switches to Charge mode.The charge

display appears. It is not possible to switch on the motor.

1. The charge state is shown by individual bars in the

accumulator symbol on the right-hand side of the

display (1 bar = 10 % charge state). The number of

bars indicates the charge state. When all bars are

shown in the accumulator symbol, the SEABOB is fully

charged.

2. The numerical display of the charge state (in % of full

charge state) is shown above the accumulator sym-

bol. The accumulator temperature (in°C) is displayed

under the accumulator symbol.

3. The current water temperature (in °C) is shown at the

top left of the display.

4. Tap the green button to select partial charging of the

SEABOB for air transport / storage. A partially ﬁlled

charge symbol will appear in the centre of the display

with an arrow to indicate partial charging ("charge

50 %").

5. Tap the red button to select full charging of the

SEABOB for operation. A completely ﬁlled charge

symbol will appear in the centre of the display with

an arrow to indicate full charging ("charge 100 %").

Note: When an active charger is connected, program-

ming is preset to full charging (for operation).

Water

temperature

Charge symbol

(selected charging process)

Accumulator temperature (in°C)

Accumulator

charge state

(in % of full

charge state)

6. If programmed to partial charging for air transport /

storage, an aircraft symbol will appear when the cor-

rect partial charge state has been reached.

7. If programmed to full charging, all bars are displayed

in the accumulator symbol. The SEABOB is fully

charged and ready for operation.

8. To save energy and to reduce maintenance charging,

the display turns itself off automatically 10 minutes

after charging is completed (“complete”). By pressing

any button, the display can be switched on again (for

another 10 minutes).

9. If, when programmed to partial charging, the charger

is disconnected from the device when the aircraft

symbol is displayed, the system switches to Off mode

and switches off for transport, in particular air trans-

port, or storage.

10.If the charger is disconnected from the device when

programmed to full charging and the SEABOB is fully

charged, the system switches off to Sleep mode and

is ready for operation.

5.3.9 Displaying serial numbers

1. Switch on the SEABOB. The information display ap-

pears in the display.

2. Tap the button combination silver – blue – red in

quick sequence.

3. Enter your Owner-PIN and conﬁrm your entry by

pushing the Trigger (see Chapter 5.3.10 "Entering

PIN"). The menu containing various menu items (up-

per menu level) will appear.

4. Switch between the menu items (upper menu level)

with the green or red button until the system data

("system data") are displayed in white. Select it by

pushing the Trigger.

5. The serial numbers of the SEABOB (the ﬁrst letter is

an "S") and accumulators (the ﬁrst letter is an "A")

as well as the software versions, can be displayed by

scrolling with the red button.

6. Push the Trigger against the Controlgrip to return to

the upper menu level.

7. To exit the upper menu level, switch between the

menu items with the green or red button until the

menu item to exit the menu appears ("exit"). Push

the Trigger to return to the information display.

Starting full charging for

operation

Partial charging for air trans-

port / storage complete

Full charging for operation

complete

Starting partial charging for air

transport / storage

SEABOB serial numbers

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5.3.10 Entering PIN (Owner-PIN / User-

PIN)

Owner-PIN:

This PIN (Personal Identiﬁcation Number) of the owner is

used to change the settings in the menu or to switch on

the device (if PIN prompt has been activated).

User-PIN:

This PIN (Personal Identiﬁcation Number) of the user is

used to switch on the device (if PIN prompt has been

activated).

Note: Please ﬁnd your Owner-PIN on the supplied cer-

tiﬁcate.

The PIN prompt when switching on the device is deac-

tivated at the factory. This means that you will be able

to switch the SEABOB on without entering a PIN. If you

want to activate the PIN prompt when switching on the

device, or if you want to activate and change the User-

PIN, proceed as described in Chapter 5.3.11 "Settings".

If the PIN prompt has been activated (PIN > "0000"),

the user will be required to enter the PIN when switch-

ing on the device.To switch on the SEABOB, you can use

either the User-PIN or the Owner-PIN. Since you are the

SEABOB owner, you can use either PIN, so that you only

have to remember one number. The owner of the craft

provides the user only with the User-PIN for switching on

the SEABOB. The Owner-PIN is the only PIN that can be

used for safety settings,in particular the maximum diving

depth, maximum power and operating time limit.

To enter the PIN, you must use the four buttons and

conﬁrm your entry with the Trigger:

1. Tap the red button (repeatedly). The digit under the

cursor decreases.

2. Tap the green button (repeatedly).The digit under the

cursor increases.

3. Tap the blue button (repeatedly).The cursor moves to

the left.

4. Tap the silver button (repeatedly). The cursor moves

to the right.

5. Push the Trigger against the Controlgrip. Entry of the

PIN is conﬁrmed, and the system checks to make sure

the PIN is correct.

6. If the PIN is invalid, the display is reset to "0000" and

the PIN must be entered once again ("incorrect PIN").

Note: If a valid PIN is not entered within 10 seconds, the

system reverts to Sleep mode.

Entering PIN

Incorrect PIN

5.3.11 Settings (menu)

1. The system is in On mode. The information display is

shown in the display.The power is displayed as "0 %"

in the power display.

2. Tap the button combination silver – blue – red in

quick sequence (within 2 seconds). The Owner-PIN

prompt will appear.

3. Enter your Owner-PIN and conﬁrm your entry by

pushing the Trigger (see Chapter 5.3.10 "Entering

PIN"). The menu containing various menu items (up-

per menu level) will appear.

The following settings can be adjusted individually via

the menu:

• Maximum diving depth ("diving depth")

• Maximum power ("max. power level")

• Operating time limit ("timer")

• User PIN ("user PIN")

• Display brightness ("display")

• Date / time ("date / time")

• System data (serial numbers, hardware and software

versions ) ("system data")

• Exit ("exit")

4. Switch between the menu items (upper menu level)

with the green or red button. The active menu item

is shown in white. Select the desired menu item by

pushing the Trigger.

5. Depending on the menu item selected, a select list or

an entry mask will appear. Select the desired value or

enter the desired value.

Use the green or red button to scroll between the indi-

vidual preset values in the select list (maximum diving

depth, maximum power, display brightness).

The value shown under the cursor in the entry mask (op-

erating time limit, User PIN, date / time) can be increased

by (repeatedly) tapping the green button, and decreased

by (repeatedly) tapping the red button. Move the cursor

to the left by tapping the blue button, move the cursor to

the right by tapping the silver button.

6. Push the Trigger to conﬁrm the new settings and re-

turn to the upper menu level.

7. To exit the upper menu level, switch between the

menu items with the green or red button until the

menu item to exit the menu appears ("exit"). Push

the Trigger to return to the information display.

Entry maskSelect list

Upper menu level

Exit upper menu level

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