Hobie MIRAGE IECLIPSE User manual

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Hobie Mirage
iEclipse Manual
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In 1950, Hobie’s dream was born in his parents’
garage when he decided to apply his love of
woodworking to the sport of surng. Dad backed
out the Buick... Hobie carved out his very rst
surfboard...
Hobie’s business of fun had begun.

4Table of Contents
Anatomy ............................................................................................................5
Inating and Deating .................................................................................6
Set Up .................................................................................................................8
MirageDrive Instruction............................................................................12
On the Water ..................................................................................................13
Maintenance and Care ...............................................................................16
Storage and Transport................................................................................18
Safety ................................................................................................................20
Warranty ..........................................................................................................21
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1. Mirage iEclipse Board
2. Handlebar
3. MirageDrive
4. Steering System
5. Hand Pump
6. Electric Pump
7. Cassette Plug
8. Storage Bag
9. Repair Kit
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Anatomy

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Locate the air valve(s)
on your Eclipse near
the stern.
Unscrew the cover of
the valve and make
sure the pin is “up”.
If it does not spring
up it is in the “down”
position. To unlock the
pin from the “down”
position push down
on the pin and turn it
counterclockwise until
it pops up.
Line up the nozzle
of the pump with
the valve. Make sure
the pin is in the “up”
position. Plug in the
nozzle and 1/4 twist to
lock the nozzle to the
valve. Begin inating.
Inating the iEclipse
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2
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Pin Single
Action
Double
Action
1 PSI Max
For higher
PSI
Pin Single
Action
Double
Action
1 PSI Max
For higher
PSI
Pin
Single
Action
Double
Action
1 PSI Max
For higher
PSI
Inating & Deating
Your Eclipse comes
with two pumps.
The electric pump will
inate your Eclipse to
1 PSI Max. This is NOT
enough pressure to
use the Eclipse.
For higher pressure,
use the manual hand
pump.

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Deating the iEclipse
Pressure Warning
Adjust the lever on
the back side of the
pump for more ecient
pumping.
Double action is for
more air volume and
lower pressure.
Single action is for less
air volume and higher
pressure.
Switch the hose on the
pump to the connec-
tion on the body of the
pump.
Switch the nozzle to
the top of the electric
pump.
Connect the nozzle to
the valve on the Eclipse
to deate.
It is important to never
inate your Eclipse past the
reccomended pressure. Pres-
sure reccomendations are
found around the air valve.
Pump
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Pin
Single
Action
Double
Action
1 PSI Max
For higher
PSI
Pin Single
Action
Double
Action
1 PSI Max
For higher
PSI
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Inate
Inate
Deate
Deate
Inating & Deating

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Make sure the
quick release lock
is open. Slide the
handlebar into the
post.
Close the quick
release to lock the
handlebar to the
post. Open the
quick release and
adjust up or down
as needed.
Handlebar Assembly
iEclipse Key
Set Up
Steering
Handle
Rudder
Pedals
EVA Deck
Grip
MirageDrive
Cable Keeper

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2
Plug in Handlebar.
Lock by turning
the knob either
direction located
on the handlebar
receiver.
Installing the Handlebar
Set Up
Unlocked Locked

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Installing the Steering
Slide the steering handle
onto the handlebar over
the locking button until it
clicks into place.
The locking button will
secure the steering handle
to the handlebar.
To remove the steering
handle, push down on the
locking button and slide
the steering handle o the
handlebar.
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Set Up

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Installing the Rudder
Align the track on the
rudder system with
the track on the
gudgeon that is
mounted to the back
of the iEclipse.
Slide the rudder track
into the gudgeon
track.
To remove the rudder
pull the red locking
knob out while pulling
the rudder up.
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Set Up
Your rudder pin is designed to break
under high loads. An extra pin is
stored under the right pedal.

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Installing the MirageDrive
Remove the MirageDrive
Pull back
each Click
and Go
lever.
Lift drive
straight up.
Flip pedals
forward.
Flip pedals back.
Lower drive
straight down
making sure
the spine is
level.
Press down and lock drive
into the Click and Go’s.
The drive locks automatically
when installed.
Level
MirageDrive Instruction
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Mirage Driver Operation
Shallow Water and Beaching
= =
In shallow
water push
one pedal all
the way down
and continue
doing small
steps to keep
the ns
moving close
to the board.
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On the Water
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Pedal Positioning
Adding/Decreasing Fin Resistance
High Pedal
Resistance
Mid Pedal
Resistance
Low Pedal
Resistance
On the Water
Loosen the screw
on the bottom of the
mast to increase
resistance on the n.
Tighten to decrease
resistance.
Take the n o from
the mast on your
MirageDrive by
removing the small
key ring and pin.
Put the n back on
the MirageDrive and
secure with the pin
and key ring.
1/8” Allen Key
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Steering
On the Water
Left
Right
Steering is con-
trolled by the
knobs on the right
handle.
Use your thumb
and index nger
to move left and
right.
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Cables should
be tight enough
so they can
only be slightly
squeezed in
under rm
nger
pressure.
Multi-Lube
Part # 5121
Check Cable Tension
MirageDrive Regular Maintenance
Maintenance and Care
Rinse after use.

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Maintenance and Care
Rudder Tuning
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Align the steering handle
straight.
Tip: Fully tighten the screw
under the steering handle to
keep the handle from turning
during the adjustment.
Starting with the left or right
side, feed the cable under
the screw head on the rudder
drum. Pull the cable so there
is no slack until the cable is
taught. Tighten the screw to
lock the cable.
Repeat for opposite side.
Loosen the screw under the
steering handle 1/4 turn.
Loosen the left and right
screws so the steering cables
are free to move
Loosen R screwLoosen L screw
Pull cable
& tighten
screw
Pull cable
& tighten
screw
Align rudder pointing straight
Align steering handle pointing straight
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Folding
Storage and Transportation
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Note:
Folding directions are also featured on
the inside cover of the storage bag.

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Storage
Plug-In cart
or
Store Mirage
Eclipse in a dry
environment out
of the elements.
There are two
ports molded into
the Mirage Well
on the underside
of the board.
Plug-in Cart
Storage and Transportation
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Mirage Cassette Plug
Your Mirage iEclipse is shipped with a Mirage Cas-
sette Plug. The plug is provided as
standard equipment in the Mirage Eclipse
package. Insert the plug into the Mirage well when
the MirageDrive is removed to provide added
safety and to “fair” the bottom of the hull when
paddling as a SUP.
The cart should be used for transporta-
tion purposes only and not as a storage
platform.

20 Safety
Paddling
Flipping the Board
If a failure in the MirageDrive occurs and you are without
a paddle, remove handlebar and hand paddle board.
Getting into your Eclipse
If you fall o, stay with the Eclipse. You should be properly wearing a life
jacket/PFD which will keep you aoat. If the Eclipse is upside-down, it will
need to be turned over. To do this, reach across the bottom of the Eclipse and
grab the Hobie MirageDrive and pull the Eclipse upright. Position yourself at
the back and pull youself up from the back of the Eclipse.