Johnson Controls Old Town SPORTSMAN BigWater ePDL+ 132 User manual

Getting Started With Your
BigWater ePDL+™ 132
Old Town Sportsman Watercraft
For more information on features, specications,
processes, maintenance, and troubleshooting tips, visit
OLDTOWNWATERCRAFT.COM/FAQ/EPDL
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided before any installation or
operation of this watercraft and the ePDL+™ Drive System. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
The images in this document may not look the same as your product but will function in a similar way.
WARNING

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CONTENTS:
Important Safety Information ................................... 3
The BigWater ePDL+™ 132 ..................................... 6
Unboxing and Assembly ....................................... 8
ePDL+™ Drive Installation and Operation ....................... 10
Display Function ............................................. 15
36V Lithium Ion Battery Use and Care .......................... 18
Troubleshooting Tips .........................................20
Maintenance and Care ........................................ 23

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
SAFETY LABELING AND SIGNAL WORDS:
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE are signal words used
throughout this user manual to identify important safety and product
information. It is important to recognize and understand the meaning
of each signal word and it’s message before operating the ePDL+™
Drive system.
Indicates an extreme hazardous situation, that if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation, that if not avoided,
could result in minor injury or moderate injury.
Indicates important product information, that if not
followed, could result in property damage.
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY WARNINGS:
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations, and specifications provided before
operating the ePDL+™ Drive system. Understand the function and operation of all buttons.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your watercraft. We have designed your Old Town
product to be an accurate and reliable tool that will enhance watercraft operation. This product does not relieve
you from the responsibility for safe operation of your watercraft. You must avoid hazards to navigation and
always maintain a permanent watch so you can respond to situations as they develop. You must always be
prepared to regain manual control of your watercraft. Learn to operate your Old Town product in an area free
from hazards and obstacles.
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
NOTICE
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PERSONAL SAFETY:
• All users of this watercraft must wear a properly tted, U.S. Coast
Guard-approved PFD (Type III or better). A paddle should always
be taken with you when operating a powered watercraft. Caution
should be used when navigating in moving water, near dams,
waterfalls, and/or hazardous water conditions. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury or death.
• Always check with local regulations for watercraft safety
requirements in your area.
• This product contains strong magnets which could interfere with
pacemakers and other medical devices. To avoid any potential
interaction with these devices keep a safe distance away (6in / 15cm).
• Consult your physician and medical device manufacturer for
specic information to your medical device.
• Loose magnets can present a choking hazard. Swallowed magnets
can stick together through intestine walls, causing a severe health
risk. Seek medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled.
• Always complete a pre-trip inspection before taking your watercraft
out. Additional safety tips and checklist can be found at www.
oldtownwatercraft.com/faq/epdl
• Always attach the kill switch lanyard to yourself when on the water.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
• Avoid contact with propeller when the ePDL+™ Drive propeller is in
motion. Serious injury could occur.
• DO NOT operate in the vicinity of swimmers or others that could
come in contact with the propeller.
• Always store your ePDL+™ Drive above -40°F and below 160°F
(above -40°C and below 71°C ). Leaving your ePDL+™ Drive subject
to extreme heat or cold can severely limit the useful life of the drive
and battery.
• Using the power modes of the ePDL+™ Drive (Power Assisted Pedal
Mode and Cruise Control Mode) below 25°F (-3°C) can results in
inconsistent performance and frequent error codes. For best results,
use power modes only when the drive and ambient temperature is
above 25°F (-3°C).
• The ePDL+™ Drive may become hot during use. Ensure the drive is
cool to touch before handling.
• Always wear safety glasses when handling tools and equipment to
prevent injury.

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BATTERY USE AND CARE:
• The supplied 36V lithium ion battery is intended for use with the
ePDL+™ Drive only. DO NOT use on the Old Town Sportsman 106
Powered by Minn Kota, AutoPilot 120, or AutoPilot 136. Product
damage or personal injury could result.
• DO NOT operate the drive with a battery that is not capable of
delivering the correct voltages. Product damage or personal injury
could result.
• DO NOT use a battery or charger that is damaged or modied.
Product damage or personal injury could result.
• We recommend storing the battery between 40°F and 80°F
(between 4°C and 26°C) and in a dry location. Product damage
could result if the battery is stored for extended periods of time in
extremely hot or extremely cold environments.

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THE BIGWATER ePDL+™ 132:
A. ePDL+™ Drive Hull Power
Socket (watercraft connection)
B. ePDL+™ Drive Thwart Lock
Knobs
C. ePDL+™ Drive Thwart Tube
D. ePDL+™ Drive Power Socket
(drive connection)
E. ePDL+™ Drive Display Screen
and Buttons
F. ePDL+™ Drive Kill Switch
Magnet (drive console
connection)
G. ePDL+™ Drive Lock Knob
H. Seat Adjustment Shuttles
(should be attached to the
seat)
I. Rudder Steering Knob
(may need to be installed)
J. Kill Switch Key and Base
(watercraft connection)
K. In Hull Receptacle Inside
Rectangular Click Seal Hatch
(under seat)
L. Rudder Stow/Deploy
M. Paddle Clip Location
(may need to be installed)
N. Shallow Water Anchor Mount
A
B
D
G
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M
N
H
K
B
E
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36V LITHIUM ION BATTERY
O. 36V Lithium Ion Battery
P. 36V Lithium Ion Battery
Charger
Q. 36V Lithium Ion Battery
Charger Power Cord
THE BIGWATER ePDL+™ 132 (CONT.):
OLD TOWN SPORTSMAN TACKLE BOX
R. Paddle Clip x 1
S. Paddle Clip Strap x 1
T. 10-32 x ½” Phillips Head
Screw x 2
U. Steering Ball Top x 1
V. Steering Ball Base x 1
W. ¼-20 x 1 Phillips Head Bolt x1
X. Rudder Tension Control Knob
x 1
Y. Prop Pin x 2
Z. 5/32 Hex Key — for tightening
or replacing lock down knob
shoulder bolts x 1
AA. Dielectric Grease Packet —
for maintaining rust resistant
connections at plugs/sockets
x 1
BB. Kill Switch Key x 1
CC. Kill Switch Lanyard x 1
DD. ePDL+™ Drive Power Cable
(watercraft to drive power)
x 1
EE. Battery Power Cable
(watercraft to battery power)
x 1
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UNBOXING AND ASSEMBLY:
TOOLS NEEDED:
• Phillips head screwdriver (#2 and #3)
• Small adjustable wrench
• Scissors or wire cutters (for removal of cable ties)
• 5/32 Hex Key (included in tackle box)
• Dielectric Grease (included in tackle box)
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
• ¼” Drive Torque Wrench
UNPACKAGE:
Batteries are not shipped with a full charge. Refer to the 36V Lithium
Ion Battery Use and Care section for battery charging information.
1. Remove and set aside the two screws taped to the wooden
shipping brace. Unscrew the wooden shipping brace from your
watercraft. You may want to save the wooden shipping brace and
use it for off season storage to prevent hull warping. Install the two
(formerly taped) Phillips head screws in the stern most holes of the
seat rails.
2. Remove and set aside the battery box located in the stern tankwell.
Locate the Old Town Sportsman Tackle Box and remove the
ePDL+™ Drive power cable (DD) battery power cable (EE) located
in the Old Town Sportsman Tackle Box.
3. Set aside the Old Town Sportsman Tackle Box. The components
inside will be used in the following assembly steps.
SEAT INSTALL:
The Old Town Sportsman seat is adjustable forward and backward to
accommodate most leg lengths for a comfortable pedaling position.
The front of the seat is anchored by two pin-adjustable seat shuttle
bases, while the back of the seat rests on the top of the hull and is
anchored by two straps. No tools are needed to install the seat.
Shuttles should be adjusted evenly to prevent damage and to keep seat aligned in rear tracks.
1. To install the seat, slide
a seat shuttle base (H)
onto one end of the
cross tube at the front
of the seat. The pull
pin should be up and
towards the front of the
seat. Gently stretch the
line between the bases
to secure the second
seat shuttle base onto
the other end of the
seat cross tube (g 1).
FIG 1
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2. Check that the hook and loop strips under the front of the seat
and across the top rear tube are rmly attached and the fabric is
taut. Tuck the shuttle retention line into the ap using the hook and
loop strips on the pocket. This retains the shuttles when the seat is
removed.
3. Align the seat
adjustment shuttles
(H) with the front
edge of the seat track.
Keeping the front end
of the seat tube even,
start the shuttles on
the track and slide the
shuttle bases onto the
rails at the same time
(g 2). Once both seat
adjustment shuttles are
started, the lock pins
can be lifted and the
seat can slide to the
desired location.
ACCESSORIES INSTALL:
INSTALL PADDLE CLIP:
1. Locate the clip (R), rubber strap (S), and the two 10-32 x 1” Phillips
head screws (T) in the tackle box (g 3).
2. Line up holes and slots on paddle clip strap with features on
backside of paddle clip.
3. Locate inserts on the
starboard side of the
watercraft (M). Using
a #2 Phillips head
screwdriver, attach the
clip and strap to the
inserts with the two
supplied 10-32 x ½”
Phillips head screws (T).
Orient with the strap
below the clip for easy
access (however, it can
be mounted in either
orientation).
INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL:
1. Install the tension control knob (X) to brass insert near the logo.
2. Locate the two halves of the rudder control knob (U) and (V) and
the¼ -20 x 1” Phillips Head bolt inside the tackle box (W). Thread
screw (W) through steering ball base (V) and into rudder knob.
3. Tighten the ¼-20 x 1” Phillips Head (W) with a #3 Phillips head
screwdriver, then loosen until steering ball spins freely. The pre-
FIG 3
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applied thread locker
will cure and reach full
strength in 72 hours.
4. Snap on the steering
ball top (U) (g 4).
ePDL+™ DRIVE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION:
BEFORE GETTING ON THE WATER:
Do not use power modes of the ePDL+™ Drive (Power-Assisted Pedal Mode and Cruise Control Mode) if your
ePDL+™ Drive has been exposed to temperatures below 25°F (-3°C) for an extended period of time. Doing so
could result in personal injury or damage to the drive.
If the ePDL+™ Drive has been exposed to temperatures below 25°F
(-3°C) for an extended period of time (i.e. in a trailer, barn, truck bed
overnight, etc.), do not operate power modes until the air temperature
has warmed signicantly, or until the ePDL+™ Drive has warmed up (i.e.
moving into a heated room, car, etc.). For more technical information
on storage and operating temperature ranges, refer to the Technical
Data section of this manual.
PREP THE DRIVE FOR INSTALLATION:
1. Remove the drive thwart tube (C) at the front end of the cockpit. It
is secured to the watercraft by the thwart lockdown knobs.
2. Place the ePDL+™ Drive on a at work surface so that the screen
and the propeller are facing upward.
3. Locate the two thumbscrews on the ePDL+™ Drive and loosen, but
do not remove. Insert the drive thwart tube (C) into one opening
and push it through until exiting the other opening.
4. Center the drive thwart tube on the drive using the two triangle
markers on the drive
thwart tube, but do not
tighten the thumbscrews
yet. Set the drive near
the watercraft.
5. Place the thwart/drive
assembly back into
the thwart channel.
Lock the two thwart
lockdown knobs (B) by
turning clockwise to
keep the drive thwart in
place (g 5).
CAUTION
FIG 5
FIG 4