Sea-doo ZS5A User manual

User Manual
Model no. ZS5A
SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™ VS SUPERCHARGED
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CAUTION:
ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT
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.

Introduction
Parts diagram
WARNING
Getting started
Battery use
Care & Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
Technical Specifications
Contents Introduction
Thank you for having chosen the SEA-DOO®
SEASCOOTER™ VS Supercharged - the ultimate Dive
Propulsion Vehicle (DPV).
Years of design and engineering have resulted in a
personal water propeller that gives you power - twin
speed for up to 3mph/4.8km/h for up to 90 minutes of use
at a depth of up to 30m/100ft - but at the same time is
compact and light.
There are many features incorporated in this sophisticated
design, please take a little time to study this manual to
learn about them all to get the most out of your
SEASCOOTER™.
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• Read the user's manual carefully.
• Never remove the grilles except for maintenance.
• Never stick body parts, clothing or other objects in the
vicinity of the Propeller. Do not wear loose or flowing
clothing or equipment that could be drawn into the
Propeller.
• Particular care should be exercised when using the
SEASCOOTER™near anybody with long hair. Users with
long hair should tie it up or wear a swimming cap when
using the SEASCOOTER™.
• Always inspect the swimming area to ensure it is free of
hazards or obstacles such as boats and swimmers before
using the SEASCOOTER™.
• Always charge battery to its fullest before using the
SEASCOOTER™. Ensure sufficient battery charge remains
for return to shore or surface.
• Always wear a coast guard approved personal flotation
device when using the SEASCOOTER™.
• Be aware of appropriate water levels, tidal changes,
dangerous currents, weather changes and strong
offshore winds. Always scout unfamiliar water.
• Do not use alcohol or mind-altering drugs prior to using
this product.
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Latch
2
Nose Cone
3
Inner Nose Cone
4
Vent Plug
5
Triggers
Handle
6
Nozzle
7
Propeller
8
Protective Grilles
9
Battery Housing
10
Master Switch
11
Battery Leads
12
Battery
13
Vent Hole
14
Buoyancy Control Chamber
15
Silicone Ring
16
Pump
17
18
Lubricant
3
Parts Diagram
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12
13
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6
8
9
5
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Fig.1
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WARNING

Getting Started
When you buy the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™VS
Supercharged the battery is disconnected and needs to be
charged, follow the instructions on page 9, Battery Use,
Charging the Battery, for charging and connection.
Using the SEASCOOTER™for swimming and snorkeling.
When swimming or snorkelling the SEA-DOO®
SEASCOOTER™ VS Supercharged should be kept positively
buoyant - this is done by simply making sure the Buoyancy
Chamber is empty and fitted inside the Nose Cone.
To use the SEASCOOTER™for swimming or snorkeling
follow these instructions.
1. Charge the battery - see page 9 for instructions (make
sure that when you finish charging the Vent Plug is
closed).
2. Place the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™VS Supercharged
into the water so the Handle, Outer Nose Cone and
Nozzle fill with water.
3. When ready to set off, switch the Master Switch to the
On position shown in fig. 2.
4. Pull and hold one or both triggers to start the Propeller.
5. To stop the Propeller, simply release the Trigger.
6. Always turn the Master Switch off when out of the
water.
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• ALWAYS keep the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™
 VS Supercharged out of direct sunlight when not in use.
HEAT KILLS BATTERIES.
• When using the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™
 VS Supercharged for SCUBA, ascents and descents should
be made in accordance with recognized diving practices.
• The SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™VS Supercharged should
only be used for SCUBA by qualified divers.
• Always follow this age recommendation: a child under 16
years old should never operate this SEA-DOO®
SEASCOOTER™ VS Supercharged .
•  Never open the Cover of the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™
 VS Supercharged in the water.
•  When not in use, always turn the Master Switch to the
off position.
• Do not use the SEASCOOTER™below the recommended
maximum depth of 30m/100ft.

3. Open the Buoyancy Chamber and add a small amount
of rocks or a lead weight (see fig. 5).
4. Replace the Buoyancy Chamber and the Nose Cone and
latches and place the SEASCOOTER™ in the water. If the
SEASCOOTER™ is neutrally buoyant will just float in the
water.
Fig.2
Shown in "ON" position
Rotate to turn "OFF"
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Rotate 180oand remove to open
Fig.4
Do not dive deeper than you would normally when
snorkeling, to ensure you can get back to the surface
safely.
Use of Variable Speed.
Your Seascooter features two speeds - for normal speed,
pull the right trigger only. For the higher speed, pull both
triggers together.
Using the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™ VS Supercharged
for diving - adjusting the buoyancy.
Your SEASCOOTER™can be used for diving up to 30m/100ft
but will need to be adjusted for neutral buoyancy. The
SEASCOOTER™must never be adjusted for negative
buoyancy to avoid it sinking if accidentally released.
To adjust for neutral buoyancy follow these instructions
1. Make sure the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™
 VS Supercharged master switch is in the Off position.
2. Remove the SEASCOOTER™from the water, give a half
turn to the Latches, remove them (see fig. 4) and
remove
the Buoyancy Control Chamber.
CAUTION
Fig.3
7. Proper posture when using the SEA-DOO®
SEASCOOTER™ VS Supercharged is important to
achieve the maximum speed - see fig. 3 for the correct
position of the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™ VS
Supercharged when using it.

Battery Use
5. If the SEASCOOTER™ sinks, remove rocks until it is 
neutrally buoyant.
If the SEASCOOTER™ is still positively buoyant repeat 
step 3, until it is neutrally buoyant.
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Fig.5
CAUTION
If the SEASCOOTER™is later used for swimming or
snorkeling be sure to remove the weight from the
Buoyancy Chamber so the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™
VS Supercharged has positive buoyancy.
CAUTION
• The Battery Housing should always be ventilated            
during charging to allow potentially explosive gasses
to dissipate. Before removing/attaching any battery
cables always allow two minutes for any gasses to
dissipate.
• ALWAYS plug the charger jack into the charging  
socket first and then plug into the mains. When
charging is complete, unplug the charger from the
mains first and then from the charging socket.
• ALWAYS ensure the charger is DRY before plugging it
into a live socket.
• NEVER place the battery in a sealed container when
charging.
•Never charge battery near water.
• If in doubt of the state of the battery, recharge it    
until the indicator on the battery charger indicates a 
full charge.
• ALWAYS charge battery in a well-ventilated place
where unit is out of reach of children.
• ALWAYS ensure the unit is dried thoroughly before
opening the Nose Cone for charging or changing the
battery.

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Fig.6
Press here to release and pull to disconnect
Fig.7
Charging the battery
For battery charging follow these instructions.
1. Always ensure that the Master Switch is Off - see fig. 2.
2. Always ensure that the SEA-DOO®SEASCOOTER™
 VS Supercharged is out of the water and placed in a dry
area.
3. Give a half turn to the Latches and remove them from
the Nose Cone as shown in fig. 4.
4. Remove the Outer Nose Cone and Buoyancy Control
Chamber.
5. Open the Vent by unscrewing the Vent Plug.
6. Remove the Inner Nose Cone. To do this, first feed the
silicone ring (provided with this manual) through the
latch holes in the Inner Nose Cone and hook over the
hooks on the Battery Housing (see fig. 6). Then screw the
Pump Nozzle onto the Vent Hole and pump air into the
Battery Chamber until the Inner Nose Cone pops off and
then remove the silicone ring.
7. Allow two minutes for any gasses to dissipate.
8. Disconnect the battery cable from the housing cable (if
not already disconnected - the cable will be disconnected
when you buy your SEASCOOTER™) by pressing the
locking feature, as shown in fig. 7.
9.  Connect the battery cable to the charger cable.
10. Plug charger into mains, and turn on the supply. Do  
not replace the Nose Cone.
11. Charging will take 4 to 6 hours for a fully discharged  
battery. When the battery is charging the LED charger 
remains on, when the battery is charged the LED 
flashes.
12. Unplug the adapter from the mains.

Fig.8
Ensure sealing surface is clean
Ensure the seals are
clean and lubricated
Seals
Close up view
of seals
Fig.9
Close up view
O Ring correctly fitted into
groove and lubricated
Fig.10
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13. Unplug the battery cable from the charger cable and  
reconnect to the housing cable.
14. Make sure the seals and sealing surfaces are clean and 
lubricated before replacing the Inner Nose Cone. See 
fig. 8.
15. Replace the Inner Nose Cone making sure the key is
aligned correctly. See fig. 9.
16. Ensure the Vent O Ring is fitted correctly. See fig. 10.
17. Screw in the Vent Plug to seal the vent.
18. Replace the Buoyancy Control Chamber.
19. Replace the Outer Nose Cone making sure the key is
aligned correctly and insert the Latches and lock the
Nose Cone by giving them a half turn. See fig. 11.

Rotate 180oto close
Fig.11
Note: To charge a battery outside of the unit, simply
connect to the charger , then plug the charging adapter
into the mains. When the battery is charged, unplug the
adapter first then the battery.
To replace a flat battery with a fully charged battery.
1. Follow the steps 1 to 6 on page 10, to open the
SEASCOOTER™.
2. Unplug the battery at the socket by pressing the
locking feature shown in fig. 7 on page 11.
3. Remove the flat battery.
4. Install and connect the charged battery in the correct
position - the leads of the battery must be oriented as
shown on the sticker on the battery, see fig. 12.
5. Follow steps 14 to 19 on page 12, to close the
SEASCOOTER™.
Buying batteries
Additional standard or extended batteries can be
purchased separately. Contact your dealer to purchase
them.
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Fig.12

Care And Maintenance
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Battery Care
• The battery should be recharged as soon as possible
after use.
• If the unit is not used for extended periods, the battery
should be removed from the unit and charged
overnight, every three months.
• Only use the charger supplied with the SEASCOOTER
™
.
• Never place the battery in a sealed container when
charging.
• Never short circuit the battery or battery cable.
• Never place/store the battery near a radiator/fire, etc.
• To store the battery, remove it from the SEASCOOTER
™
or separate it from the charger, insulate the battery
terminals and keep in a place that is dry and cool.
• Ambient temperature for storage should be within the
range -20oC to 40oC (-4oF to 104oF).
Care after using the SEASCOOTER™
• Always rinse the SEASCOOTER
™
in fresh water and
allow it to dry before storage.
• Whenever possible rinse the SEASCOOTER
™
in fresh
water immediately after use.
• To clean the SEASCOOTER
™
do not use detergents,
only use a damp cloth to wipe the unit clean.
• The Battery Housing interior should be kept dry at all
times.
• If the Battery Housing interior ever gets wet, see page
22, Accidental Flooding for procedure.
• When storing the SEASCOOTER
™
for extended periods
of time, open the Vent Plug in the Inner Nose Cone.
• ALWAYS store your SEASCOOTER
™
vertically when not
in use to prevent deformation of the Propeller Nozzle.

Trouble Shooting
Fig.14
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Fig.13
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Unit does not function
If the motor does not start when both triggers are pressed,
make sure:
1. The battery is properly connected
2. The battery is fully charged (see page 10, charging the
battery)
3. The master switch is in the "On" position (see fig 2, 
page 6)
4. There is no water in the battery compartment (see page 
22, accidental flooding)
Blocked Propeller
If the Propeller becomes blocked first try and remove the
obstruction by removing the front grille. If this is not
possible the back grille and Propeller can be removed.
Under normal use the grilles must not be removed.
Removing the front grille to remove an obstruction.
1. Remove the SEASCOOTER™from the water.
2. Make sure the master switch is in the Off position.
3. Insert a screw driver as shown in fig. 13 to remove the
two grille pins.
4. Unclip grille as shown in fig. 14.
5. Remove obstruction.
6. Reassemble grille and insert clips.
Removing rear grille and Propeller to remove obstruction
1. Remove the SEASCOOTER™from the water.
2. Make sure the master switch is off.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Unscrew the six rear grille screws as shown in fig. 15.

Fig.15
Fig.16
Nut
Washers
Drive pin
Propeller hub
Fig.18
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Drive Pin In Position
Fig.17
5. Whilst holding the Propeller, use an M6 socket to
remove the nut from the Propeller shaft (See fig. 16).
6. Slide the Propeller off the shaft, taking care not to loose
the drive pin or washers.
7. Remove the blockage from the Propeller.
8. Replace the drive pin (if removed), see fig. 17, and
Propeller. Turn the Propeller slowly until you locate the
pin and push the Propeller fully on.
9. Replace the washer(s) and nut and tighten with the
socket whilst holding the Propeller making sure it is
securely fastened (See fig. 18).
10. Replace the grille
11. Replace the battery.
Sand or Grit on Seals
Sand or grit is the enemy of seals. Correct maintenance
and care is essential. To remove sand or grit from the
seals, rinse the seals in fresh water and apply fresh
lubricant. If there is sand inside the Battery Housing,
gently brush the sand from the unit taking care not to
scratch the sealing surfaces.

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Technical Specifications
Unit Dimensions 24 x 15.2 x 12.3” (612 x 385 x 312 mm)
Unit Weight 18 lbs (8.2 kg) (with rechargeable battery)
Battery Type 1 x rechargeable battery
Battery Life Approximately 1.5 hours
Depth rating 30m/100ft
Speed Up to 3.0 mph (4.8 km/ h)
SEASCOOTER™ cuts out
To protect the electronic circuit of your SEASCOOTER™
from damage a safety mechanism has been built in that
cuts the power if a wall or rock or other immovable object
is hit. If this occurs simply wait for a short period to allow
the SEASCOOTER™to reset itself and resume use.
Accidental Flooding
Be sure to keep the seals sand and grit free to ensure they
keep water out and to close the vent plug after accessing
the battery chamber. However, should the seals not be
clean or the vent plug left open and water enter the
battery chamber, your SEASCOOTER will not be damaged
as it is designed for protection against accidental
flooding. If water enters the battery chamber the
SEASCOOTER will automatically stop functioning. If this
occurs:
1. Remove the unit from the water
2. Open the battery chamber, remove the battery, and if
salt water has entered rinse it out with fresh water,
3. Dry the battery chamber and battery thoroughly and
reassemble, ready for use.