Manta 5 HYDROFOILER XE-1 User manual

TOOL LIST
• 4 mm hex key
• 5 mm hex key
• 6 mm hex key
• 17 mm spanner
CYCLING’S NEW FRONTIER.
HYDROFOILER™XE-1
QUICK START GUIDE
Charge your battery.1.
Lithium-ion battery packs can be dangerous if charged incorrectly. Use only the battery
charger supplied by Manta5 for charging the Hydrofoiler XE-1 lithium-ion battery.
Do not use the battery charger with any other batteries.
Never connect the charger to an unregulated generator.
Never let a battery be charged unattended. The battery and charger can get hot while
charging. Do not charge near any sources of heat, humidity or flammable materials and
never cover the charger or battery with clothes or other objects.
The battery will not charge if it is 0°C (32°F) or less and greater than 65°C (149°F).
WARNING! - RISK OF FIRE:
Battery power is first switched OFF (there should not be an illuminated ring around the
switch) and then switch the battery ON.
WARNING! - ALWAYS ENSURE:
Do not allow children to handle the battery or charger.
CAUTION - RISK OF INJURY:
PLEASE REVIEW WARNINGS ON BACK PAGE.

Battery safety alerts1.2
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The battery will communicate safety information through:
1. The battery switch’s illuminated LED flashing; and
2. By emitting audible ‘beeps’.
Warnings are indicated as follows:
1.1
Once safely connected by ensuring that the red dot is not visible. Now, turn the battery on
to charge.
At power on, the switch LED will stay purple for 1 second then the LED will flash and the
battery will give an audible ‘beep’.
The number of repeated flashes/beeps indicates the approximate level of charge as per the
table below:
Battery state of charge indications
Note: Each flash of the LED/beep has a duration of 150ms, a delay of 100ms between consecutive LED
flash/beeps and a 1 second-delay before repeating.
Low battery (<10%) Red, single LED flash, repeating Single beep, repeating
Motor over temperature Red, double LED flash, repeating Double beep, repeating
Battery over temperature Red, triple LED flash, repeating Triple beep, repeating
Battery error Red, quadruple flash off, repeating Quadruple beep, repeating
WARNING ILLUMINATED SWITCH LED AUDIBLE
0-10%
10-25%
26-50%
51-75%
76-100%
Red flashing1
1
2
3
4
Red solid
Orange Solid
Yellow solid
Green solid
beeping
beeping
beeping
beeping
beeping
BATTERY STATE
OF CHARGE
START UP
AUDIBLE
(BEEPING)
RIDING
AUDIBLE
(BEEPING)
ILLUMINATED
SWITCH LED
HYDROFOILER™XE-1

Turn bike upside down.2.
Attach rear foil using 6 mm hex key .3.
Attach the front tiller to the steering fork by tightening the countersunk screw into nylock nut
(use 5 mm hex key).
4.

NOSE CONE
(DP00031)
NYLOC NUT
(HP00063 M10)
WASHER
(HP00050 M10)
PROPELLER (DP00032)
Rotate Hydrofoiler into upright position.5.
Check for ‘flanged bushings and hex block press-fitted into the propeller.6.
Attach propeller using a 17 mm spanner.7.
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HYDROFOILER™XE-1

Next, turn the battery on and re-perform
the function check and turn the battery off.
1. Bring within 1 m (3 ft) of the Hydrofoiler. Turn battery on.
2. Simultaneously hold down the two keys on the
GARMIN® eBike Remote until LED starts alternating
green and red. Release keys.
3. Once successfully paired with your Hydrofoiler, the
device will flash green 6 times
10.
X2
X2
Check saddle height and stem length.
11.
Pair battery with GARMIN® device.12. You’re good to go riding!13.
Install battery into battery tray and
secure using 4mm hex key.
8. Perform a function check - ensure battery
is off, turn pedals two full rotations and feel
resistance. WARNING: Do not connect
the battery without ensuring that the
battery is off.
9.

1. Place Hydrofoiler into the water at jetty
edge.
2. Using your dominant hand, take hold of the
handlebars
3. Poise your non-dominant foot above the
pedal.
1. Choose a riding location that has a smooth &
sandy seabed/ lake floor with a 1.5 ft (0.5 m)
draft.
2. Place the hydrofoil bike into the water
resting on the foils. The waterline should half
way up the front buoyancy.
3. Climb onto the hydrofoil bike frame and
shift your weight backwards, lifting the front
tiller section off the floor.
4. Have your friend stand behind you, one
hand on the seat post and the other on the
rear buoyancy. Your friend should give you a
big push as you shift forwards and begin
pedalling to surface and get foiling.
4. Using your dominant foot, give a big push off
from the jetty.
5. The bigger the push, the bigger your grace
period to ready yourself for foiling.
Beach Launching- Assisted CHALLENGE LEVEL
HYDROFOILER™XE-1 QUICK LAUNCH GUIDE
Platform launch CHALLENGE LEVEL

1. Once familiar with the assisted beach launch
technique try solo launching.
2. Climb onto the hydrofoil bike frame and
once stable, slowly shift your weight
backwards, lifting the front tiller section off the
floor.
1. Push the bike down under the water keeping
it horizontal.
2. Once underneath you, pull on the handlebar
and brings these towards your chest.
3. Stepping your foot over the bike, mount it
so that you are on the hydrofoiler bike under
water.
4. Begin pedalling, the nose of the hydrofoil
bike will lift and you will slowly rise out of the
water and foil.
3. Once you find your balance here, begin
pedalling as you shift your weight forward
launching yourself and the bike to get up and
foiling.
Beach Launching- Solo CHALLENGE LEVEL
Submerged Launching CHALLENGE LEVEL
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WARNING
USE OF THIS PRODUCT AND PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT INVOLVES INHERENT RISKS OF
INJURY OR DEATH. TO REDUCE RISKS:
• Ride in water conditions that do not exceed the skills of the rider.
• Riders should remain within reasonable swimming distance to shore at all times.
• Attempting to ride in rough water, or in waves can increase the risk of injury or death.
• Do not use in shallow water or near swimmers or other watercraft.
• Always wear a suitable personal floatation device that is approved by your relevant local
regulating body .
• Riders are highly recommended to wear suitable aquatic footwear and swimwear to protect
from potential injury.
• Understand and abide by your local maritime regulations.
• When losing control of the bike, push off pedals to fall away from the bike.
• Children shall be a minimum of 16 years of age to operate the bike.
• Never ride after consuming drugs or alcohol.
• Never ride without a suitable communication device or supervision from the land.
• Read the User Manual before use.