Torqeedo Travel 401 S User manual

Travel 401 S
Travel 401 L
Travel 801 S
Travel 801 L
Operating Manual
(Englisch)

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1. Contents
1. Contents
2. Important safety and handling instructions 4
3. Introduction 6
4. About this instruction manual 7
5. Conformity declaration 7
6. Warranty conditions 8
6.1 Extent of warranty 8
6.2 Warranty process 9
7. Equipment and operating elements 10
7.1 Supply scope 10
7.2 Plan of operating elements 11
8. Starting up 12
8.1 Assembly of the drive 12
8.2 Fitting the outboard motor to the boat 14
9. Operation 16
9.1 Battery and charger 16
9.2 Transom bracket 18
9.3 Tiller 18
9.4 Pylon 20
9.5 Optimal submergence depth 21
10. Dismantling 21
11. Storage and care instructions 22
11.1 Corrosion protection 22
11.2 Battery care 23
11.3 Other care instructions 23
12. Trouble-shooting 23
13. Technical data 25
14. Disposal instructions 25
15. Accessories 26
16. Torqeedo Service Centers 28

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2. Important safety and operating instructions
Important safety instructions
Torqeedo motors are designed to operate safely and reliably as long as they are used
according to the operating manual. Please read this manual carefully before you start
the motor. Ignoring these instructions can cause property damage or personal injury.
Torqeedo accepts no liability for damage caused by actions that contradict this operating
manual.
To ensure safe operation of the motor:
•Familiarize yourself with all the motor controls. You should be able to stop the motor
quickly if necessary.
• Only allow adults who have been instructed on how to operate the motor to run it.
• Follow the boat manufacturer‘s instructions on the permissible motorization of your
boat. Do not exceed the capacity limits.
• Stop the engine immediately if someone goes overboard.
• Do not run the motor if someone is in the water near the boat.
•Do not use the motor as a lashing point for your boat. Do not use the motor as a handle
for lifting or carrying smaller boats.
• Do not open the battery case and protect the battery pack from mechanical damage.
• Do not short circuit the battery.
• Do not submerge the battery in water or other liquids.
• Only charge the battery at ambient temperatures between 0° and 45°C.
• The battery of your Travel Motor is classified as a hazardous item under the UN 9
classification. Transport for private use is not critical. If sending by courier, the
appropriate legal regulations must be observed.

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2. Important safety and operating instructions
Important operating instructions
Here are the most important instructions on operating Torqeedo Travel Motors. Apart
from these instructions, please observe the complete operating instructions to prevent
damage to your motor.
• Only run the motor when the propeller is under water. If it is run in the air, the shaft
sealant rings that seal the motor to the drive shaft may become damaged. If the motor
is run in the air for a longer period, the motor itself can overheat.
• When mounted, the battery is protected against rain and spray water. Do not submerge
it, and keep the contacts as well as the charger port dry. If water enters the battery via
the contacts or the charger port, this can cause irreparable battery damage. If liquid has
entered the battery, first drain off the liquid through the battery case openings. Then dry
the battery in a dry, warm environment up to 50°C before you use it again or before you
press the „Battery charge“ button.
•After use, always take the motor out of the water. You can do this using the tilt
mechanism of the transom mount.
• After use in salt or brackish water, rinse the motor (but never the battery) with fresh
water.
• Occasionally use contact spray to care for the battery contacts, the shaft head contacts,
the steering cable plug as well as the steel bolts at the joints of the folding shaft. If you
use the motor in salt or brackish water, we recommend applying contact spray once a
month.
•You will prolong the life of your battery if you do not expose it to a very hot environ-
ment or store it fully charged for longer than necessary. When you store the battery
over an extended period (e.g. over the winter), charge it to about 80-97% and store it at
-20°C to +15°C to ensure a long battery life.
•Always store the motor and battery dry in the drybag.
• Only use the drybag for transport, not for shipping. Do not place heavy objects on top
of the motor stowed in the drybag.
• If the motor malfunctions, first switch the tiller control to the stop position for approx.
2 seconds. The stop position has a reset function and may correct minor faults itself.
• If the battery malfunctions (all LEDs flash), remove the battery from the shaft head. Wait
until the LEDs go out (approx. 3 seconds) and press the „Battery charge“ button. This
features an integrated reset function and may correct minor faults itself.
• If you have a problem with your motor, please follow the instructions in this manual for
handling warranty claims.

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3. Introduction
Dear Customer,
We are delighted that you have chosen our motor. In terms of motor, battery and
propeller technology, your Torqeedo Travel outboard motor is cutting-edge technology.
It has been designed and manufactured with the utmost care and with a special focus on
comfort, user-friendliness and safety, then exhaustively tested before delivery.
Please take the time to read these operating instructions carefully so that you can use the
motor properly and enjoy it for a long time.
We constantly strive to improve Torqeedo products. Should you have any comments on
the design and use of our products, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please contact
our Customer Services if you have any questions on Torqeedo products
([email protected]).
We hope you have a lot of fun with this product. You will be surprised at how much power
this lightweight electric outboard packs.
Yours,
Dr. Friedrich Böbel Dr. Christoph Ballin
Managing Partner Managing Partner

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3. Introduction 4. About this instruction manual 5. Conformity declaration
4. About this instruction manual
This instruction manual will help you use your Torqeedo Travel 40 1/801 safely and
efficiently. All information is given according to our latest knowledge. Subject to technical
changes.
•Highlights a danger or process which could lead to injury
or property damage
•Highlights a danger or process which could lead to property damage
5. Conformity declaration
We, Torqeedo GmbH, with sole responsibility, declare the conformity of the Travel 40
1/801 product range with the following provisions:
Small water vehicles
Electrical systems
Low voltage-direct current (DC) units
DIN EN ISO 10133:2000
Starnberg, November 2006
Managing Director‘s signature
The aforementioned company holds the following technical documents available for viewing:
- Required operating manual
- Plans/software source code (EU authorities only)
- Inspection records (EU authorities only)
- Other technical documentation (EU authorities only)

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6. Warranty conditions
6.1 Extent of warranty
Torqeedo GmbH, Petersbrunner Straße 3a in D-82319 Starnberg, Germany, guarantees the
final purchaser of a Torqeedo outboard motor that the product is free from material and
manufacturing faults during the period stated below. Torqeedo will indemnify the final
purchaser for any expense for the repair of a material or manufacturing fault. This
indemnification obligation does not cover the incidental costs of a warranty claim or any
other financial losses (e.g. costs for towing, telecommunications, food, accommodation,
loss of earnings, loss of time etc.).
The warranty ends two years after the date on which the product was delivered to the final
purchaser. Products that are used commercially or by public authorities - even if only
temporarily - are excluded from this two-year warranty. In these cases, the statutory
warranty applies. The right to claim under warranty runs out six months after discovery of
a fault.
Torqeedo decides whether faulty parts are repaired or replaced. Distributors and dealers
who repair Torqeedo motors have no authority to make legally binding statements on
behalf of Torqeedo.
Normal wear and tear and routine servicing are excluded from the warranty.
Torqeedo is entitled to refuse a warranty claim if
• the warranty was not submitted properly (see Warranty process)
• the product was not treated in accordance with the instructions
• the safety, operating and care instructions in the manual were not observed
• the product was in any way altered or modified or parts and accessories were added that
are not expressly permitted or recommended by Torqeedo
• previous services or repairs were not carried out by firms authorized by Torqeedo, or
non-original parts were used
unless the consumer can prove that the facts that led to the warranty being void did not
affect the development of the fault.

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As well as the rights arising from this warranty, the customer also has legal warranty
claim rights arising from the purchase contract with the dealer which are not hampered
by this warranty.
6.2 Warranty process
Adhering to the following warranty process is a prerequisite to the satisfaction of any
warranty claims.
Before dispatching any apparently faulty goods, it is imperative to coordinate the delivery
with Torqeedo Services. You can contact us by phone, email or post. You can find the
contact details on the back of this manual. Please note we are unable to deal with
products of which we have not been notified and will therefore refuse to accept delivery.
To check a warranty claim and to process a warranty, we require a completed warranty
certificate as well as proof of purchase.
•The warranty certificate attached to this operating manual must show contact details,
product details, serial number and a brief description of the fault.
• Proof of purchase must indicate the purchase and the date of purchase (e.g. till receipt,
invoice or receipt).
When shipping, it must be noted that the LIMA battery is classed as a UN9 hazardous
item. If the dispatched product includes a LIMA battery (either by itself or with the motor),
posting and packing must be in accordance with the relevant directive. In this instance we
recommend keeping the original Torqeedo packaging. The enclosed drybag is not to be
used as a shipping package.
We are available to answer any questions regarding the warranty process - simply use the
details on the back cover.
6. Warranty conditions

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7. Equipment and operating elements
7.1 Supply scope
The full supply scope of your Torqeedo Travel should include the following parts:
• Folding shaft assembly group
• Transom bracket assembly group
• Tiller assembly group
• Battery assembly group
• Tiller handle
• 2 bolts (to attach the battery)
• 2 on/off pins
• Drybag
• Charger including Euro charger cable, US charger cable and UK adapter
• Operating instructions
• Warranty certificate
• Packaging