Takuma eTow User manual

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USER’S GUIDE
eTow EN

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Contents EN
1. GENERAL .......................................................................................................................2
1.1 About................................................................................................................2
1.2 Safety................................................................................................................3
1.3 Battery and components disposal............................................10
2. OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................................11
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS ..........................................................................................12
4. PREPARATION .........................................................................................................14
4.1 Battery connector ring installation............................................14
4.2 Battery charging.....................................................................................14
4.3 Remote charging....................................................................................17
5. ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................18
5.1 Trolley assembly.....................................................................................18
5.2 Loading...........................................................................................................21
5.2 Antenna installation............................................................................22
5.3 Tow rope installation..........................................................................22
5.4 Hull drainage............................................................................................23
5.5 Battery installation...............................................................................23
6. USE ............................................................................................................................30
6.1 Activation and pairing.......................................................................30
6.2 Connect ESC to TBS (coaching remote)...............................33
6.3 Pairing failure...........................................................................................34
6.4 How to use remote...............................................................................35
6.5 Safetly cut-off ........................................................................................38
6.6 Low battery warning ..........................................................................39
6.7 Power off ....................................................................................................40
6. AFTER USE .................................................................................................................42
7. MAINTENANCE & WARRANTY .....................................................................45

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1. GENERAL
1.11.1 AboutAbout
Read the guide carefully:
Please carefully read the instructions and the safety warnings
presented in this guide before assembling and using the product.
Keep the guide in a safe place in order to refer to it later.
Copyright © 2022 by TAKUMA.
The information presented in this guide is the property of TAKUMA. It cannot be
reproduced, partially or in full, without prior authorization from us.
The illustrations are provided to facilitate comprehension. They have no
contractual nature.
The information in this manual was accurate at the date of publication.
However, specications can be modied at any time without notice.
For up-to-date product information, please visit www.takuma.com
Symbols used
Information:
Indicates pertinent information making it easier to use the product.
Warning:
Indicates a potential risk that can cause slight injury or material
damage if the instructions are not complied with.
Danger:
Indicates immediate danger that can cause serious and even fatal
injuries and serious damage, if the instructions are not complied
with.
1.21.2 SafetySafety
To use the TAKUMA eTow safely and responsibly, the following
instructions must be read and complied with.
TAKUMA cannot be held liable for non-compliance with the
warnings and instructions in this guide.
1.2.1 Navigation
Danger:
Whenever you release the tow rope always release the trigger on
the remote to stop the eTow.
Do not use in shore break.
Do not activate in water lower than 1 meter/ 3 feet.
TheTAKUMA eTowissubject tolocallaws andregulations intermsof navigation.
It may be necessary to obtain a license or a permit to use TAKUMA eTow in
certain areas or countries. Always observe local rules and regulations when
using this product.
Never navigate alone.
Give priority to the right (starboard) at sea, on lakes and rivers.
At sea, when leaving the coast, move at a slow speed (less than 5 knots or 9
km/h), without ying, until you leave the coastal strip of 300 metres.
In ports, comply with the maximum speed (5 knots except for other local
regulations). Do not y.

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In rivers and lakes, obtain information on the authorized navigation zones and
speeds.
Observe the body of water where you will be moving about before getting into
the water.
Make sure there is no dominant wind that will push you out to sea.
Be able to keep track of where you are at any time in your navigation zone.
Where did I leave from, are there any swimmers and where are they? Are there
any other watercraft, where are they, how fast are they moving?
The TAKUMA eTow must never be used near other people (swimmers, surfers,
divers, etc.). Also always maintain a safe distance of 100m with respect to other
watercraft or any other obstacle.
Do not navigate in waves, as your view of swimmers and/or surfers will be
obstructed.
Do not use TAKUMA eTow in shallow water (less than 1 meter / 3 feet deep), near
rocky areas or in the presence of algae, or in the open sea.
Never use TAKUMA eTow in sea or weather conditions that are above your level
of physical ability.
Do not use the TAKUMA eTow in a thunderstorm or severe weather conditions.
Never use your TAKUMA eTow near shore break waves. Doing so may cause
serious damage. Avoid all contact between the eTow and rocks, coral, sticks or
other types of debris.
In the event of a problem during navigation (operation ceases), lie at on your
stomach on your board and paddle in the direction of the coast or the nearest
shelter.
Do not use for jumps and stunts as it make cause damage to the eTow.
Use in wavy conditions at your own risk. Takuma will not assume responsibilities
for damages in these conditions.
1.2.2 Users
Using TAKUMA eTow can be dangerous:
This product must be operated with caution and common sense. It
requires some foiling ability.
When using this product, you are responsible for your safety as
well as the risks. Always take the safety of your environment into
consideration.
The TAKUMA eTow is an individual product and should only be used by one
adult at a time.
The TAKUMA eTow is not to be used by children under 18 years of age.
Make sure you are able to use this product in a safe and responsible manner
before you start using it. Do not use it if you are not in good physical health,
if you are not an experienced swimmer, or if you are under the inuence of
alcohol, drugs or medications.
Maintain a safe distance from others and away from any obstacles. Check
for any legal requirements and rules that may apply in your location. Observe
local weather forecasts and never go out in dangerous conditions.
The following are required when using your eTow:
a certied personal otation device (PFD)
a certied helmet
a full neoprene wetsuit, booties and gloves
a lighted positioning device (a waterproof torch as part of the PFD or
worn by the user)
a VHF radio or a waterproof mobile telephone
By using this product, you agree that you do so at your own risk. TAKUMA does
not accept any responsibility for personal injury or material damage in the
case of an accident due to incorrect use.

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1.2.3 eTow
Do not leave your TAKUMA eTow in direct sunlight or moving in the
wind for long periods of time when not in use.
Do not leave your TAKUMA eTow on hot surfaces such as asphalt or
sand for long periods of time.
Never leave your TAKUMA eTow in an overheated place, such as in a
hot car. Doing so may cause serious damage.
Do not operate your TAKUMA eTow when it is not in the water. Doing
so will cause it to overheat and may permanently damage the
motor.
1.2.4 Impeller
Risk of personal injury:
The TAKUMA eTow impeller carries risks of serious and even fatal
injuries.
Keep body, ngers and toes away from the TAKUMA eTow’s spinning
impeller.
Never start the impeller when out of the water.
Never remove the casing of the impeller when connected to a battery.
Never touch or handle the impeller while the battery is connected. If
intervention is required on the impeller (to remove a foreign body, for
example), the battery must be removed rst.
1.2.5 Electrical parts, batteries and chargers
Before handling the electrical connections of the TAKUMA eTow,
the battery or the chargers, make sure you are in a dry place away
from water splashes. Never operate in the water or in the presence
of humidity.
Never open the electrical connectors when your eTow is on the water.
Never change your battery when your eTow is on the water.
Do not attempt to open or modify the electrical parts, battery or
charger.
Do not use or charge a damaged battery, if it was involved in any
kind of heavy impact or crash. Doing so can cause the battery to
catch re.
Please contact your local TAKUMA dealer for further assistance.
Signs of a damaged battery:
Loose screws/rivets/connectors
Split or deformed case
Acidic smell
Unusually hot temperature during charging (80°C or more)
Do not disassemble the battery in any way. Water may penetrate causing
battery to catch re or explode.
Do not use other batteries or chargers than those sold by TAKUMA. Any damage
causedbytheuse ofanotherbatteryorcharger willnotbecovered by warranty.
Place the battery and the charger in a clean and dry place, out of the reach of
children under 18 years old.
Keep the battery away from re, heating sources and out of direct sunlight.
The battery must be used in the temperature range from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to
104°F). Do not use or charge the battery at high temperature. Use of the battery
in environments above 40°C/104°F can lead to a re or an explosion.
Use of the battery below 0°C/32°F can lead to permanent damage to the
battery.
Avoid any form of impact or physical damage.
Always inspect before every use.
Do not use if there’s visible damage or cracks on the housing, loose screws,
acidic smell. Doing so can lead to re.
Do not let the connectors come in contact with water or wet hands.
Make sure there is no corrosion in the battery before connecting to your eTow
or charger.
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Only use the charger supplied to charge the battery.
The battery charger must be used in a standard voltage outlet (110V or
220/230V).
Always charge your battery in a dry place.
If the battery has been exposed to water, place it in a cool dry place until it is
totally dry.
If a charger is wet, stop using it immediately.
Never leave unattended while charging.
Do not leave the charger plugged in when not used.
If the battery is not to be used for a long time, then it needs to be charged every
3 month to 80% in order to preserve its lifespan.
1.2.6 Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
The ESC is mounted inside the TAKUMA eTow.
It allows you to vary the jet’s speed via the
remote control.
It is controlled by the remote control.
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Connectors:
Never allow sand and/or water to get in the connectors of the ESC
or battery, or it may cause signicant damage.
Only use the ESC for the propulsion. Using the regular non ESC from
Takuma will cause irreversible damage to the propulsion.
Do not use other ESC than the ESC sold by TAKUMA. Any damage caused by the
use of another ESC will not be covered by warranty.
If the product is not to be used for an extended period, the ESC must be stored
so as to remain clean and dry.
Keep the ESC away from sources of heat and out of direct sunlight. Avoid any
high temperatures.
Do not leave or use the ESC near re.
Do not alter or disassemble the ESC.
Prevent any impact with the ESC and do not drop it.
If your ESC is damaged, contact your TAKUMA authorized dealer for further
assistance.
1.2.7 Remote control
Do not open the remote control case.
Do not modify or disassemble the device. If the device becomes damaged,
stop using it immediately.
Do not expose this device to extreme temperature.
Never use the device near medical devices and/or near a person with an
electronic medical device (such as pacemaker, etc.).
Do not use the device in an airplane.

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1.31.3 Battery and components disposalBattery and components disposal
When it is suspected that the device is no longer safe, for example after
damage incurred during transport or use, the defective device must be
taken out of service. It is necessary to ensure that it will not be used later.
Please contact your local TAKUMA dealer for more information.
The defective product will be entrusted to authorized technicians for the
purposes of control.
This marking indicates, in the European Union, electric and
electronic devices that must be separated from household waste.
In order to preserve the environment, this device must be disposed
of in compliance with the appropriate sectors according to the
national regulations of each Member State.
Sangle
de batterie
Support
de batterie
Connecteurs ESC
Bouton
“On” de la batterie
Connecteurs
batteries/antennes/moteurs
Verrouillage du
couvercle intérieur
Electronic system
control (ESC)
TBS/récepteur de la
télécommande de l’instructeur
Connecteur
antennes
et lumière
arrière
2. OVERVIEW
Poignée avant
Anneau de
remorquage/ancrage
Loquet du capot
Ouverture de
la pompe à eau
Antenne
915MHz Antenne 2.4G
Support de caméra
et accessoires
Jet nozzle
Lumière arrière/
Témoin de batterie faible
Ouverture de
la pompe à eau
Anneau arrière
pour palonnier Bouchon de vidange
Poignée
arrière

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3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
Box 1:
eTow
Chariot
Graisse
connecteurs
Télécommande
Chargeur de
télécommande
et cable USB
Antenne X 6
(4 x 2.4G)
(2 x 915MHz)
Support
de batterie
Palonnier
et mousqueton
Sangle du chariot
et mousqueton
Dragonne
Chargeur
de batterie X 2
Anneau et
capuchon connecteur
batterie
x 2
Box 2:
Battery
Box 3:
Battery

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4. PREPARATION
4.14.1 Battery connector ring installationBattery connector ring installation
Make sure the connector ring is screwed on securely
4.24.2 Battery chargingBattery charging
Before using for the rst time, charge the battery 100%.
Charge the battery at least once within 3 months after delivery.
The battery will reach its full capacity after 3 or 4 charging/
discharging cycles.
Check that the device and the battery connector are completely dry.
Ensure that you are in a dry place away from splashes of water.
Never operate in the water or in the presence of humidity.
Do not charge immediately after use. Charging a hot or cold battery
can damage cells. Wait 30mins to 1hr to let the battery cool down or
warm up to room temperature.
Best temperature for charging is between 15-25ºC.
Do not drop battery.
Charging a damaged battery can cause the battery to catch re.
The pins will only connect if the notches are properly aligned. No
great force is needed.
Once the battery is connected to the charger, the light on the charger should
turn red.

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3s
40%20% 60% 80% 100%
The blue battery LEDs allow you to monitor the progression of the charge.
Once the battery is fully charged, all the LEDs go out and the charger indicator
turns to green.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket.
Disconnect the battery from the charger. Place the protections back on the
connectors in order to ensure watertightness.
4.34.3 Remote chargingRemote charging
Before using for the rst time, charge the remote control 100%.
Charge the remote control at least once within 3 months after
delivery.
The remote control must be completely dry before charging.
Always make sure remote control is at an adequate battery level
before each session.
20% 40% 60% 80% 1 00%

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5. ASSEMBLY
To facilitate the assembly of the TAKUMA eTow, we recommend
watching the tutorials on our channel http://youtube.takuma.com
Assemble your TAKUMA eTow in a clean and dry place.
5.15.1 Trolley assemblyTrolley assembly
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Lower tire pressure by approximate 50% of the maximum PSI for beach
conditions.
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5.25.2 LoadingLoading
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5.35.3 Antenna installationAntenna installation
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915mHz
2.4gHz
5.45.4 Tow rope installationTow rope installation
Rope length can be adjust as needed. Recommend shorter for
waves and longer for free ride.
Tow rope must be at least 2cm in diameter or else it can get sucked
in the jet intake causing irreversible damage.
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5.55.5 Hull drainageHull drainage
Always make sure hull drain plug is closed before use.
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5.65.6 Battery installationBattery installation
Only use 35A batteries and both fully charged for optimum
performance
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Move battery strap to the side when installing the batteries.

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Strap must be locked and fastened to keep batteries in place.
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The pins will only connect if the notches are properly aligned. No
great force is needed.
Always make sure connectors are securely fastened to prevent water
entry.
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Press down on inner cover with some force to make sure the locks
are secured underneath the hinges for a water tight seal.

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6. USE
6.16.1 Activation and pairingActivation and pairing
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Keep you nger on the button until all 5 led lights are on.
4
When pairing a new remote, keep your nger on the power button until it is
paired. The pairing needs to be completed within the 1st minute of turning on
the eTow or else you will need to restart the process.

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6.26.2 Connect ESC to TBS (coaching remote)Connect ESC to TBS (coaching remote)
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Always make sure the ESC cap is fastened securely for a water tight
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6.36.3 Pairing failurePairing failure
1
The barred wi is shown in the middle of the screen.
Make sure that connectors are clean and completely dry with a thin layer of
connector grease.
Try to pair again, turn off the remote and battery and repeat the activation and
pairing steps.
6.46.4 How to use remoteHow to use remote
To facilitate learning how to use the TAKUMA eTow, we recommend
watching the tutorials on our channel http://youtube.takuma.com
We also recommend to start practicing with an instructor.
Raise remote for better reception in open swell or for coaching.
Whenever you release the tow rope always release the trigger on the
remote to stop the eTow.
6.4.1 Remote control
Ecran LCD
Manette
Bouton d’alimentation
Gâchette

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6.4.2 Trigger and joystick
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Press down on the trigger and click joystick forward to start the water jets.
The trigger must be pressed continuously during the entire use.
Once the trigger is released the propulsion stops.
2
Click joystick up and down to adjust speed.
3
Press joystick left and right to assist with turning.