Takuma e-Foil User manual

User's guide
e-foil
EN

Contents
1. General instructions ...................1
1.1 About ...............................1
1.2 Safety and instructions ............. 2
1.3 End of life...........................6
2. Assembly..................................... 7
2.1 Components description ........... 7
2.2 Package contents ..................8
2.3 Preparations........................9
2.4 The wings ..........................9
2.5 The mast ...........................11
2.6 The connections ....................13
3. Use...............................................16
3.1 Charging the battery ...............16
3.2 Charging the remote control........18
3.3 Turning it on ........................21
3.4 Pairing the remote control .........23
3.5 Navigate and take off with the E-FOIL25
3.6 End of use .........................26
4. Servicing ...................................30

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1. General instructions
1.1 About
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 © 2020 by TAKUMA.
The information presented in this guide is the property of TAKUMA. It cannot
be reproduced, partially or in full, without prior authorisation 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, specifications can be modified at any time without notice.
For up-to-date product information, please visit www.takuma.fr.
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.

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1.2 Safety and instructions
To use the TAKUMA E-FOIL 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
The following is strictly prohibited: It is strictly prohibited to
tow a person with the TAKUMA E-FOIL in any way whatsoever.
Doing so would result in serious and even fatal injuries.
TAKUMA cannot be held liable in the event this warning is not
complied with.
The TAKUMA E-FOIL is subject to local laws and regulations in terms of
navigation. It may be necessary to obtain a license or a permit to use TAKUMA
E-FOIL 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 flying, 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 fly.
In rivers and lakes, obtain information on the authorised 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?
TAKUMA E-FOIL 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, you will not see any swimmers and/or surfers.
Do not use TAKUMA E-FOIL in shallow water (less than 2m deep), near rocky
areas or in the presence of algae, or in the open sea.
Never use TAKUMA E-FOIL in sea or weather conditions that are above your
level of physical ability.
Do not use TAKUMA E-FOIL in thunderstorm and lightning or severe weather
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TAKUMA E-FOIL is not a piece of equipment for surfing, it is not suitable for
riding breaking waves. Doing so can cause significant and personal damage.
Riders do so at their own risk.
Never leave your TAKUMA E-FOIL near shore break waves. Doing so may cause
serious damage. Avoid all contact between the E-FOIL and rocks, coral, sticks
or other types of debris.
Do not jump on the TAKUMA E-FOIL from other watercraft or boats or vice
versa.
In the event of a problem during navigation (operation ceases), lie flat on your
stomach on your E-FOIL and row in the direction of the coast or the nearest
shelter.
1.2.2 Users
Using TAKUMA E-Foil 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 linked to practising foil. Always take the
safety of your environment into consideration.
Risk of personal injury: TAKUMA E-FOIL's mast has sharp
edges. Please be very cautious when preparing and
operating the TAKUMA E-FOIL. Avoid any human impact or
any falling on these sharp edges. An impact with or falling in
these edges can cause serious and even fatal injuries.
The TAKUMA E-FOIL is an individual product and should only be used by one
adult at a time.
TAKUMA E-FOIL 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 the TAKUMA E-FOIL if you are not in good
physical health, if you are not an experienced swimmer, or if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications.
The following are required when using the TAKUMA E-FOIL:
• wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD), gloves, inner boots and a
helmet,
• 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 a TAKUMA E-FOIL you agree that you do so at your own risk.
1.2.3 E-FOIL
Do not leave your TAKUMA E-FOIL in direct sunlight or fluttering in the wind for
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Do not leave your TAKUMA E-FOIL on hot surfaces such as asphalt or sand for
long periods of time.
Never leave your TAKUMA E-FOIL in an overheated place, such as in a hot car.
Doing so may cause serious damage.
1.2.4 Propeller
Risk of personal injury: The TAKUMA E-FOIL propeller carries
risks of serious and even fatal injuries.
Keep body, fingers and toes away from the TAKUMA E-FOIL’s
spinning propeller. Contact with the spinning propeller can
cause serious and even fatal injuries.
Never start the propeller when out of the water.
Never remove the fairing of the propeller.
Never touch or handle the propeller while the battery is connected. If
intervention is required on the propeller (to remove a foreign body, for
example), the battery must be removed first.
1.2.5 Electrical parts, batteries and chargers
Before handling the electrical connections of the TAKUMA
E-FOIL, 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 E-FOIL is on
the water.
Never change your battery when your E-FOIL is on the water.
Do not attempt to open or modify the electrical parts, battery
or charger.
Do not use other batteries or chargers than those sold by TAKUMA. Any
damage caused by the use of another battery or charger will not be covered
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 fire, heating sources and out of direct sunlight.
The battery must be used in the temperature range from 0°C to 40°C. Do
not use or charge the battery at high temperature. Use of the battery in
environments above 40°C can lead to a fire or an explosion.
Avoid any impact on the battery.
Please check carefully the battery before each use.
Make sure there is no corrosion in the battery before charging or before
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Do not charge or use a damaged battery, if it was involved in
any kind of heavy impact or crash.
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)
Load
Always charge the battery with the special charger provided by TAKUMA.
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.
Do not let the battery terminals (+ and –) come into contact.
Do not charge the battery when you are not home.
Do not leave the charger plugged when not used.
If the product is not to be used for a long time, the battery has to be charged
every month in order to preserve its service life.
Do not disassemble the battery in any way it may leak, catch fire or explode.
Use of the battery below 0°C can lead to permanent damage to the battery.
1.2.6 Electronic Speed Control
The electronic speed control
(ESC) is mounted inside the
TAKUMA E-FOIL.
It allows you to vary
the propeller's speed
It is controlled by the remote
control.
Connectors: Never allow sand and/or water to get in the
connectors of the ESC or battery, or it may cause significant
damage.
Do not use other ESC than the one sold by TAKUMA. Any damage caused by
the use of another ESC will not be covered by warranty.
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.

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Do not leave or use the ESC near fire.
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 waterproof case by yourself.
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.
1.3 End of life
When it is suspected that the device is no longer safe, for example after
damage incurred during transport or use, the incriminated 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 authorised 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
eliminated in compliance with the appropriate sectors
according to the national regulations of each Member State.

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2. Assembly
2.1 Components description
2.1.1 E-FOIL
12
3
4
6
5
78
9
10 11
1Board
2Front wing
3Fuselage
4Mast
5Propeller
6Rear wing (stabiliser)
7Remote control
8Charging base for remote control
9Micro USB charging cable for charging base
10 Battery
11 Battery charger
12 Screws (*)
(*) A few spare screws are provided.
12

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2.1.2 Remote control
14
7
3
2
8
9
10 11
6
5
1Waterproof case
2Speed adjustment button
3Turbo Button
4Control trigger (cut-out switch)
5Opening and closing latch on the waterproof case
6POWER button
7LCD display
8USB power supply plug for charging the remote control
9Wi-fi indicator
10 Board battery level
11 Remote control battery level
2.2 Package contents
• 1 box containing one E-FOIL board as well as its board bag
• 1 box containing the mast, the front wing, the stabilizer wing, the fuselage
• 1 box containing the battery
• 1 box containing the battery charger
• 1 box containing the ESC
• A remote control with waterproof case, a charging base and a micro
USB charging cable
• 1 red 1.5mm shim (E-FOIL 50 pack)
• 1 Torx spanner
• 1 tube of TEF anti-corrosion gel
• 1 box of screws including:
• 6x M6 30 mm screws (of which 3 spares)
• 4x CHC M6 30 mm screws
• 4x M6 17 mm screws (of which 1 spare)
• 6x M6 14mm screws
• 4x M6 nuts

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2.3 Preparations
To facilitate the assembly of the TAKUMA E-FOIL, we
recommend watching the tutorials on the channel
http://youtube.takuma.fr
Assemble your E-FOIL TAKUMA in a clean and dry place.
Apply TEF GEL on all screws to avoid corrosion.
TEF
2.4 The wings
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2
M6 17 mm
x3
3
M6 14 mm
x2

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2.5 The mast
1
M6 30 mm
x3
2
1
3
x2
x4
x2
2
nuts
x4
M6 14mm
x4

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3
1
2
3
4
2
4

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2.6 The connections
1
To install the ESC in the board:
Unscrew the retaining ring.
Position the ESC in its housing, placing the connection part in
the orifice provided.
Fasten the ESC using the 4 CHC M6 30 mm screws
Screw the retaining ring back on.
2
After removing the 2 caps:
Screw together the 2 M/F caps of the
connectors.

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1
2
3
3
4
4
5
6

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7
1
2
8
After removing the 2 caps:
Screw together the 2 M/F caps of the
connectors.

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3. Use
3.1 Charging the battery
Before using for the first 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 is 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.
To plug the battery to the charger, make sure the notches
are in the correct position. The connection must be smooth,
without forcing.
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2
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3
4
5
Once the battery is connected to the charger, the light on the charger
should turn red.
The blue battery LEDs allow you to monitor the progression of the
charge.

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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.
Put the battery back into the E-FOIL.
Remaining battery indicator:
To check the battery status when it is not charging just press
the power button briefly.
• 5 blue LEDs on = fully charged
• 4 blue LEDs on = more than 80% charged
• 3 blue LEDs on = more than 60% charged
• 2 blue LEDs on = more than 40% charged
• 1 blue LED on = more than 20% charged
• 0 blue LEDs on = less than 20% charged
Battery is not powerful enough to make you fly.
Time to stop using your E-FOIL and charge your battery
3.2 Charging the remote control
Before using for the first time, charge the remote control
100%.
Charge the remote control at least once within 3 months after
delivery.
each time the waterproof case is open, save the two elastic
bands. Make sure you put them back in place afterwards.
Please remove the remote control lanyard when charging.
Put it back in place before using the remote control.