ScubaJet SJ 2 User manual
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USER MANUAL
ENGLISH VERSION
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CONTENTS
2. Important safety & operating information 4
2.1. Danger warning for risk of injury to yourself or others 4
2.2. Warnings about the risk of damage to or by your SCUBAJET 8
3. Partsdiagramandtechnicalspecications 9
3.1. Parts diagram 9
3.2. Technicalspecications 11
4. Starting up - SCUBAJET in use 13
4.1. Introduction 13
4.2. Setting up the battery 14
4.3. Charging the remote control and the repeater 16
4.4. Setting up the SCUBAJET 17
5. Using SCUBAJET while snorkeling, swimming and diving 20
6. Using the SCUBAJET on your SUP 23
7. Using the SCUBAJET with your dinghy, canoe, kayak or Kayacat 27
8. After using SCUBAJET 31
9. Batteryuse&careinformation 33
9.1. Battery use 34
9.2. Charging batteries 34
9.3. Storing batteries 35
9.4. Buying batteries 35
10. Warranty terms 36
10.1.Warranty process 37
11. TransportationoftheSCUBAJET 39
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1. INTRODUCTION
Dear customer,
Thank you so much for choosing SCUBAJET. Our goal is to make water sports activities more awesome.
SCUBAJET is the most versatile and easy to handle water jet for paddleboarding, canoeing, diving,
snorkeling and swimming, and it turns almost any existing water sports equipment into a powerful
electric jet-assisted product within seconds.
Ourproductsaremadetothehighestspecicationswhenitcomestotechnologyanddesign,featuring
cutting-edge engines, innovational battery systems, and exceptional water jet propulsion technology.
Every SCUBAJET has been tested extensively before leaving our headquarter.
We want to make sure you stay safe while using your SCUBAJET, so we created this manual with a lot of
care. Now it’s up to you, to read it carefully, so you may use your SCUBAJET properly and enjoy it for a
long time.
Our main concern is safety, and a great user-friendly experience. If you have any comments or issues
with the design or use of our products, please don’t hesitate to contact our SCUBAJET Customer Service
via [email protected].
We wish you a lot of fun with your SCUBAJET products.
All the best
SCUBAJET Founder Armin and the SCUBAJET Team
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED
PRODUCT & WATER SUCTION EFFECT
Not recommended for children under 16 years of age. As with all electrical products,
precautions should be observed during handling and used to reduce the risk of electric shock.
In addition, water suction at the water intake may suck in hair, body parts or loose items.
DANGER
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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY &
OPERATING INFORMATION
2.1. DANGER WARNING FOR RISK OF
INJURY TO YOURSELF OR OTHERS
We guarantee that our products meet the highest security and
safety standards as long as they are used as suggested in our
user manual. To ensure safety, please read this user manual
carefully before use, and follow the included instructions.
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The battery of your SCUBAJET has
been declared a hazardous item.
Shipping companies must use original
packaging to transport the product.
Privatetransportisnotaectedbythis
rule. When undertaking private transport,
ensure that the battery casing is not
damaged.
Ignoring the instructions in this manual or mishandling the SCUBAJET could cause malfunction,
operational problems to the device, damage, or personal injury. SCUBAJET accepts no liability for any
damage caused by actions that contradict this operating manual.
General safety instructions
Childrenundertheageof16shouldnotbeallowedtooperatetheSCUBAJET.Makesurethatonly
healthy and experienced swimmers are allowed to use SCUBAJET.
DonotuseSCUBAJETwhiletiredorundertheinuenceofalcohol,drugsormedication.Amoment
of inattention may result in serious personal injury.
Using the SCUBAJET during pregnancy is not allowed.
Avoid alcohol or any other drugs before using the SCUBAJET.
Rinse with fresh water after each use, especially when using in salt water.
Alwayschargethebatteryonanon-ammablebaseunderthesupervisionofanadult.
Handle SCUBAJET with care
Ensuresucientbatterychargeremainsfor
return to shore or surface.
Never open the battery casing (do not
loosen the 3 screws on the bottom of
the battery). Protect the battery from
mechanical damage. If the battery casing is
damaged:
FDo not use the battery anymore and do
notchargeit.Thereisariskofre.
FIf electrolytes leak from the damaged battery, avoid skin contact and breathing in the gases. If
you come into contact with the electrolytes leaking from the battery (e.g. on the skin or eyes),
rinsetheaectedareathoroughlywithclearwater.Contactadoctorimmediately.
FContact SCUBAJET for appropriate disposal advice of the damaged battery.
Only charge the battery at environmental temperatures between 0°C (32°F) and 45°C (113°F).
Please note that since 2009 lithium batteries with a capacity of >100 Wh (per unit) may no longer be
carried as luggage in passenger planes.
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Be aware of your surrounding
Always inspect the swimming area to ensure it is free of hazards or obstacles such as boats and
swimmers before using the SCUBAJET.
Be aware of appropriate water levels, tidal changes, dangerous currents, weather changes and
strongoshorewinds.Alwaysscoutunfamiliarwater.
Be careful not to hit other items when diving with the SCUBAJET. Make sure to stay away from boats,
bridges, rocks or any items which could hurt you.
Take note of the water intake
Never stick body parts, clothing or other objects in the vicinity of the water intake (grille) of the
SCUBAJET.Donotwearlooseorowingclothingorequipmentthatcouldbedrawnintothewater
intake (grille) due to the caused suction.
Particular care should be exercised when using the SCUBAJET by someone with long hair or near
anybody with long hair. Users with long hair should tie it up or wear a swimming cap when using the
SCUBAJET. The suction of the water intake may torque loose body parts.
Always check that no stones, rope, dirt or sand gets into the jet and clean up those parts which are
within easy reach regularly if necessary.
Never stick body parts, clothing or other objects into the nozzle on the back of the SCUBAJET.
Do not point the water jet towards your or somebody else’s face.
Pay special attention when diving
Ifyouarenotatrained/certiedinscuba,youshouldnotusetheSCUBAJETbelow3m(10ft)depth.
Theriskofsueringfrompulmonarydamageistheleastwithintherangeof3mfromthesurface,
though it can not be eliminated entirely.
The SCUBAJET should only be used for
scubabyqualieddivers.
Scuba-trained users will be able to use
the SCUBAJET below 3m (10 ft) at their
own discretion but they too are warned
of the same risks. Ascending too fast, or
holding one’s breath during ascent may
causedamagetotheirbody.
When using the SCUBAJET for scuba, ascents
and descents should be made in accordance
with recognized diving practices.
Be careful not to get stuck underwater when
diving with the SCUBAJET. Make sure that
you do not carry items that might get stuck
and prevent you from a safe ascent.
The SCUBAJET is used underwater with
the dive adapter and control function ring.
The SCUBAJET power stops when the start
button is released.
Only use the SCUBAJET underwater with mask or diving goggles. SCUBAJET assumes no liability if
maskorgogglescomeoduringuse.
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Wear proper clothes
TheSCUBAJETisnotapersonaloatationdevice–alwayswearanApprovedLife-Preserverwhen
usingtheSCUBAJETforsnorkeling.TheSCUBAJETdoesnothaveanyotationandwillsinkinwater.
When using the SCUBAJET with SUP, canoe, kayak, dinghy or kayakat, always wear a life jacket and
never go without a paddle. Only go over distances you can easily paddle back without SCUBAJET
support.
SCUBAJET Equipment
Please note that the SCUBAJET automatically
limits the speed to avoid overheating the
battery if you operate the motor at full
speed in high environmental temperatures.
The remote control shows speed level (in %)
and remaining battery capacity (in %).
The remote control has a safety function
that stops the SCUBAJET when the remote
control is under water. The remote control is
Always charge battery to its fullest
before using the SCUBAJET.
After charging is complete, the battery
willcontinuetoogas.Waitatleast
30 minutes after charging before
removing the battery from the charger
or placing the battery into the battery
housing. Failure to do so may result in an
explosion.
used for activities above water, like SUP, canoe, kayak, dinghy or kayakat.
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What to do when SCUBAJET is not in use
Whennotinuse,alwaysturnthefunctionringtotheoposition.
After use, always take the SCUBAJET out of the water.
Always remove the battery from the unit when not in use.
Do not store the battery in the unit.
How to handle SCUBAJET
properly
Only run the SCUBAJET when under water.
The SCUBAJET has an integrated protective
devicethatswitchesthemotorowhenthe
SCUBAJET is out of the water, so the sealing
rings won’t get damaged.
When removing the battery from the tube,
just pull the metal ring and remove the battery.
Never open the cover of the SCUBAJET in the water.
Do not use the SCUBAJET below the recommended maximum depth of 40m/131ft.
2.2. WARNINGS ABOUT THE RISK OF
DAMAGE TO OR BY YOUR SCUBAJET
This section contains important instructions for handling the
SCUBAJET. Apart from these instructions, please read and follow the
complete operating manual to prevent damage to your SCUBAJET.
Maintenance for your SCUBAJET
After operation in salty or brackish water, wash all components in fresh water.
Every two months use contact spray to care for all electronic contacts.
You will extend the lifespan of your battery if you do not expose it to hot environments for long
periods.
Always keep the SCUBAJET out of direct sunlight when not in use. Heat kills batteries.
When putting the battery back into
the SCUBAJET, rotate it by using the
metal ring until the battery selects proper
location. Once the battery is in place, it
should be pressed down until you hear
a beep. Once the beep appeared, the
battery is connected to the SCUBAJET.
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3. PARTS DIAGRAM AND
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. PARTS DIAGRAM
Tube with
adapter rail
(short or long version)
Nose
(with or without
LED lamp)
Nozzle
E-Motor
Function Ring
Impeller
Water Intake
(Grille)
Nose Opening Tool
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Battery
(with metal ring)
Depending on the package you ordered, there are the following additional parts available:
Dive adapter
Remote Control + Repeater
Various adapters used in connection with the remote control (Finbox adapter, Universal adapter
(Kajak/ Canoe), Dinghy adapter, Kayacat adapter
Charger
(with power supply
North America, Central America
and parts of Japan - 110 Volt
most other countries 220 Volt)
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Name of model
Max. propulsive power (in watt)
Battery (in watt hours) per unit
Number of battery units
Battery modules status for transportation
Battery type
Related voltage (in Volt)
Battery operating / storage temperature
Battery charging / storage temperature
Total weight including battery
Length SCUBAJET
Diameter SCUBAJET
Battery life with top speed (in minutes)
Speed
SJ 2
1000
100
2
disconnected
Li-Ion
22,2
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
0°C to +45°C (-32°F to +113°F)
2,7 kg (5,9 lbs)
435 mm (17“)
80 mm (3“)
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variable (depending on person/gear/etc)
3.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Name of model
Max. propulsive power (in watt)
Battery (in watt hours) per unit
Number of battery units
Battery modules status for transportation
Battery type
Related voltage (in Volt)
Battery operating / storage temperature
Battery charging / storage temperature
Total weight including battery
Length SCUBAJET
Diameter SCUBAJET
Battery life with top speed (in minutes)
Speed
SJ 4
1000
400
1
connected
Li-Ion
22,2
-20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
0°C to +45°C (-32°F to +113°F)
3,2 kg (7 lbs)
580 mm (23“)
80 mm (3“)
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variable (depending on person/gear/etc)
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4. STARTING UP - SCUBAJET
IN USE
4.1. INTRODUCTION
This section applies to the proper use of the SCUBAJET. Please
follow each of the following steps carefully in order to start your
SCUBAJET properly.
Start by setting up the battery as explained in section 4.2 “Setting
up the battery”. Once the battery setup is completed, jump to the
section 4.3 “Setting up the SCUBAJET”.
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Once the SCUBAJET is set up, go to relevant section with your activity as follows:
For the use on a SUP go to section 5
For the use while snorkeling, swimming and diving go to section 6
For the use on a dinghy, canoe, kayak or Kayacat go to section 7
4.2. SETTING UP THE BATTERY
Connecting the two units
This section only applies to the battery type 2x100Wh. For other batteries (4x100Wh) skip this section
and go to the next section „Charging the battery“.
1 Remove the foam rubber between the two
units.
2 Connect the 2 units by pushing them together
until there is no more space between the
units.
3 Tighten the 2 screws clockwise on the top
of unit 2. For the right strength, tighten the
screws only hand-tight. No Tool, using a tool
could break the screws.
4 The screws can stay tightened, unless you
would like to take the SCUBAJET battery
2x100Wh on a plane. In that case, open up
the screw counterclockwise and put the foam
rubber between the two units.
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Charging the battery
1 Connect the power cord to the power
supply.
2 Connect the power supply to the charger.
3 Put the battery into the charger and fasten it
with the metal ring.
5 The battery is full when the light appears
green (Charging time for 100Wh = approx.
1.5 hours; for 2x100Wh = approx. 3 hours).
6 Overcharging cannot happen. You can
also keep the battery in the charger for an
unlimited time.
4 Connect the power cord to the mains.
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1 Put the remote control and the repeater
into the 2 slots on the charger.
2 Connect the power cord to the mains.
3 Charging works wireless. 4 Batteries are full when lights are green.
4.3. CHARGING THE REMOTE CONTROL
AND THE REPEATER
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1 Using the nose opening tool, open the
nosecap on the front of the tube by twisting
it counterclockwise.
2 Slide the battery into the tube (so the end
with the metal ring is on the top) until it
touches the bottom.
3 Rotate the battery clockwise by using the
metal ring until the battery locks in place.
4 Once the battery is in place, it should
be pressed down until a beeping sound
appears. Once the sound appeared, the
battery is connected to the motor unit.
5 Put the nosecap back on the tube, and close
the cap by twisting it clockwise only by
hand.
6 The SCUBAJET is now ready for use.
4.4. SETTING UP THE SCUBAJET
Inserting the battery into the SCUBAJET
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1 Open the nose on the front of the tube
by twisting it counterclockwise using the
nosecap opening tool.
2 When removing the battery from the tube,
pull the metal ring and remove the battery.
3 Put nose back on, push in slightly, then close
by twisting only by hand.
Removing the battery
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1 The function ring has 5 possible positions
a O
b Wireless Remote Control (for the use with
SUP, dinghy, canoe, kayak or Kayacat)
c Speed 1, 2 & 3 (for the use with the dive
adapter for the purpose of snorkeling,
swimming and diving)
2 The function ring may be twisted in in any
direction.
3 Thefunctionringshouldalwaysbeonthe“o”
Position if the SCUBAJET is not in use.
4 The function ring shall be turned to the
relevant position as stated in the following
sections, depending on choice of use.
Using the function ring on the motor unit
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5. USING SCUBAJET WHILE
SNORKELING, SWIMMING
AND DIVING
You are holding the world’s smallest dive scooter in your hands. By
using your SCUBAJET with the dive adapter, you are able to swim
at a speed that is nearly olympic level. Your underwater experience
while diving or snorkeling will be enhanced as well. You will be
readytostartowithinseconds!Readonandndout,howto
integrate the SCUBAJET into your diving equipment and handle the
dive adapter on your next underwater adventure.
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