OWNER`S MANUAL - Sun Dolphin
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1. Short in switches or wirin Disconnect battery Remove control panel Check wire 8 connections on rear of control panel If loose recrimp connectors Clean all corrosion from connections Circuit breaker tripped Reset circuit breaker If circuit breaker trips again see cause 1 2 or 3 Water Wheeler ASL Electric Aijuctable sun lounger checic powered podal boat AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Mooring Cover Salt Water Drive System Includes canopy OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Order online at www sundolphin com Integrated Minn Kota electric motor for effortless cruising battery not included Seating for three adults h and two kids Drink holders f Adjustable seats so people of all heights Battery can pedal easily Compartment Built in Minn Kota motor Internal steering linkage system which eliminates damage from obstructions Choose the option of exercise through pedal power or the ease of motorization with the flick of a switch Self draining bench seat to help keep seating area dry Specifications Length 94 239 cm Bronze crank bushings Pedal positions for Width 65 165 cm for longer life Height 27 69 cm 1 2 or 3 people Battery compartment Weight 130 Ibs 59 kg battery not included Capacity 825 Ibs 374 kg LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY GENERAL INFORMATION Your boat represents years of commitment to product de2. See Photo 1 It is also normal for water to come out where the deck and hull meet if there is an excessive amount of water Replace the drain plug by inserting a Phillips head screw driver in the hole in the plug and push the plug into the hole Remove battery before draining your boat 3 There is black oil coming out of my bushings and running into the footwell Is this normal After the first few uses you may see a black watermark down the inside of your boat This is simply the paint on the crank inside the bushing wearing off This is normal and can be cleaned with warm water and any standard detergents 4 How should I store my boat in the winter See Storage 5 What can I do if dents form in the hull from improper storage Expose the dent to warm sunlight preferably on the south side of a building As the plastic warms it will usually but not always return to its molded shape This process may take one day to two weeks SECURITY MEASURES A WARNING Read the following information before using your pedal boat Failure to follow the warning precautions below may lead to serious injury including the possibility of death A Never exceed the maximum weight capacity A Never exceed your ability Assess your physical capability as to how far and how long you can pedal and swim A Make sure your drain plugs are secure A Always familiarize yourself with the body of the water where you will be boating Learn what hour boating is permitted
3. a MSO for proper registration of your Photo 2 boat If you plan on putting an electric motor on then it may be necessary to register it Please check with your Serial Number Location local dealer or state licensing bureau Owner s Manual Keep your owner s manual for future reference It is a good idea to write down the following information Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchased from Applying Decals Before applying boat registration decals if required clean the area with alcohol or any solvent that does not leave a residue Make sure solvent is put aside and is dry Using a propane torch lightly pass the flame back and forth over the area where the decals will be applied Don t try to heat the surface This process will enhance the adhesion of the decals OPERATING YOUR ELECTRIC PEDAL BOAT Electric Motor Operation Follow all safety precautions When launching be sure the motor is in the up position To put it in the up position lift the handle up until the spring is straight The spring is stiff enough to hold the motor in this position CAUTION When the motor is in the UP position the motor skeg may extend up to 14 below the pontoons Do not drag or push boat This may cause irreparable damage to the motor if jammed Battery Charging Make sure the battery is fully charged Charging should be done in an area out of the weather A 100 VAC 12 VDC automatic bat tery charger with at least 6 amps 12 VDC output capa
4. folds in half and allows the motor to drop into position Do not operate the motor in the UP position This could damage the prop motor and hull Set the direction switch to FORWARD or REVERSE and set the speed control to the desired speed The motor will start immediately Steer the boat by turning steering handle right or left Do not immediately shift from 3 4 or 5 forward speed to 1 2 or 3 reverse speed The sudden counter rotation of the motor could damage some of its internal components and significantly shorten the motor life Prior to beaching the boat be sure to raise the motor and lock it in the UP position by extending the spring until it is straight Battery life between charges is dependent upon hours of operation and also at what speed the boat is operated Operation at less than top speed will extend the usable period between each battery charge The electric motor circuitry is protected by a 30 amp circuit breaker located on the control panel If the prop becomes fouled with weeds or fishing line or strikes an object the amp draw from the battery will trip pop out and interrupt the flow of electricity to the motor and circuitry If the circuit breaker trips and is telling you there is an electric overload turn the motor to OFF Pedal the boat to shore and raise the motor Examine the prop carefully and remove anything that would impede the prop Often fishing line gets wrapped around the shaft and it s
5. reverse Lower the motor to the operating position by pressing the spring in the middle to break the spring tension Do not operate the motor in the UP position Stay clear of the prop The motor should rotate counter clockwise Set the direction control switch to REVERSE and repeat procedure The motor should turn clock wise All five speeds in forward and three in reverse should operate properly If they don t review the wiring diagram carefully and make sure all wires are connected to the proper terminals If the unit still fails to operate properly contact the motor manufacturer for assistance You should be able to operate your electric pedal boat 2 5 hours on a fully charged deep cycle marine battery Running the motor at less than top speed significantly extends the time before the battery needs recharging If the battery should run down to the extent that progress is unsatisfactory you have the option of manually pedaling the boat to supplement the thrust of the motor Paperwork Warranty Registration To properly register your boat with KL Outdoor for warranty validation please fill out the warranty registration form online at www sundolphin com Please review our full warranty statement The serial number can be found on the outside of the hull in the back right corner just under the rubrail See Photo 2 Manufacturers Statement of Origin MSO You should receive a MSO with your new boat Some states may require
6. shape This may take a few hours or a couple of weeks depending upon outside temperatures and the degree of distortion STORAGE If possible it is best to store your pedal boat inside for the winter If stored outside custom mooring covers that prevent water and debris from accumulating are available from KL Outdoor Order online at www sundolphin com e When storing your boat open the drain plug and stand it on its front bow to ensure proper drainage Either store it on its bow or turn it upside down Don t allow water to accumulate between the deck and hull and freeze Freezing damages the polystyrene flotation foam Don t place the boat on 4x4 s or sawhorses Dents will form in the hull Huse nailed ASKED QUESTIONS Where is the serial number located The serial number is located in the back right hand corner on the outside of the hull just below the rubrail The number will be stamped on a silver plate starts with JOK and is 12 digits long See Photo 2 2 There is water inside my boat Is this normal Just like any boat your boat may take on some water Because of its flexible nature a polyethylene boat is prone to accumulate a small amount of water between the deck and hull Water may accumulate between the deck and hull due to rain waves and condensation This is normal not a defect and should be drained periodically Do not return to the retailer Remove the drain plug located under bow rubrail and tip the boat up to drain
7. water accumulated between deck and hull Your pedal boat can be cleaned with warm water and any standard detergents More difficult stains such as brackish watermarks may be cleaned with a petroleum based cleaner Read the manufacturers instructions carefully before using any cleaner If your boat is used in salt water environments it is suggested that the boat and components be rinsed thoroughly with fresh water after each use See optional accessories for salt water upgrade Your pedal boat comes standard with our exclusive oil impregnated bronze bushings They are commercial quality and don t need frequent lubricating After the first few uses you may see a black watermark down the inside of your boat This is simply the paint on the crank inside the bushing wearing off This is normal and can be cleaned as above Use some care when beaching the boat Avoid dragging it across asphalt concrete or sharp rocks to prevent excessive wear and abrasion to the hull bottom Polyethylene is a somewhat flexible material with some memory This means it has a tendency to return to its original molded shape if distorted If this occurs follow these steps 1 Relieve the pressure that caused the dent or distortion by supporting the boat differently or removing gear 2 Place the boat in the warm sun Usually the south side of a building is the warmest spot As the boat warms up usually but not always the boat will return to its original molded
8. whether there are any known hazardous conditions and where you can get help quickly in case of emergency or accident A Always abide by Coast Guard regulations and State and local laws regulations ordinances and rules concerning boating and boating safety Check with Coast Guard and local authorities concerning proper handling and the proper equipment to be carried on board such as lights and sound producing devices A Never use or consume alcohol drugs or any other substance that may affect your coordination judgment or ability to safely operate the boat A Sound device The Coast Guard requires boaters to have a means of signaling other boats of their presence You should always keep a device such as a whistle in the boat at all times If possible attach the sound device to your Personal Flotation Device A Never stand up in the boat Standing in the boat may cause it to capsize If the boat should capsize please note that in most cases it is far more dangerous to attempt to swim to shore than to stay with the boat A Slippery when wet The hull material may be slippery when wet Always wear slip resistant shoes A Hypothermia Boating accidents in cold water are very dangerous Hypothermia the loss of body heat due to immersion in cold waters can be deadly Survival time can be as short as 15 minutes in 35 degree F 2 degree C water Dress appropriately for weather conditions wearing a wet or dry suit if necessary A Never allow mino
9. KL OUTDOOR Pelee I WA ES lt sundolphin 1790 Sun Dolphin Drive Muskegon Michigan 49444 phone 231 733 2725 fax 231 739 4502 email klsales kloutdoor com website www sundolphin com Congratulations on the recent purchase of your new pedal boat You have purchased a boat from one of the nations leading manufacturers of small boats Your boat represents years of commitment to product design excellence in engineering and quality in manufacturing With proper care and maintenance your pedal boat should last for many years to come Please call our helpful and knowledgeable Customer Support Department if you have any questions MATERIALS Your pedal boat is manufactured from High Density Polyethylene HDPE It is a very durable material Our specially formulated HDPE has an ultra violet inhibitor blended throughout the material to reduce color fade and maintain its strength Polyethylene is a somewhat flexible material with some memory This means it has a tendency to return to its original molded shape if distorted All boats are equipped with closed cell foam for flotation BOAT SET UP Rudder Install the rudder Be sure to attach the cotter ring through the end of the clevis pin to hold the pin in place The flag portion of the rudder points away from the boat Adjustable Seat Backs Two adjustable seats come with our Water Wheeler ASL Electric Pedal Boat Adjust the seat to accommodate your height by placing it in th
10. cepted without a return authorization number The retailer can obtain this number by contacting our Customer Service Department Any claim under this warranty must be communicated via our website at www sundolphin com Please have the following information available model serial number proof of purchase and photos of the defect KL Outdoor will evaluate the information and determine if it is a valid manufacturing defect prior to issuing a return authorization number KL Outdoor reserves the right to discontinue and make changes in any of its products In the event that products covered by this warranty are not available KL Outdoor shall have the right to substitute products at KL Outdoor s sole discretion of comparable grade quality or price EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS The owner must follow the Care and Maintenance Instructions outlined in the owner s manual Failure to follow such instructions may void this warranty This warranty does not cover Damage caused by accidents vandalism abuse misuse neglect or carelessness Any defect cause by alteration or modification Boats used for rental or commercial purposes Damage caused by Mother Nature environmental conditions or other causes beyond the control of KL Outdoor Deterioration from normal wear or exposure Any defect which would not have occurred if instructions in the owner s manual had been followed Hull abrasion damages Damages incurred in possession of freight company or any o
11. city is recommended An automatic model will prevent overcharging and dam aging the battery Follow the guidelines below for charging 1 Remove the battery from the boat and connect it to the battery charger in a sheltered area out of the weather 2 If the charger has a dual voltage setting be sure it is set at 12 VDC Make sure the 110 VDC power connection is protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI 3 Connect the battery charger to a 110 VAC outlet Be sure to carefully follow all instructions in the charger operations manual Charging is best accomplished by leaving the charger connected overnight Charging time will vary from a couple of hours to a couple of days depending on the capacity of the charger and the state of discharge of the battery CAUTION Do not attempt to charge the battery in the boat while the boat is in the water Remember you are handling a 110 VAC power source If the charger is kicked into the water exposed to rain or if the power cord falls into the water a short or severe electrical shock could result if the 100 VAC circuit is not protected by a GFCI Follow the charging procedures manual supplied with the charger Motor Operation and Control Do not run the motor out of the water for more than a few seconds Water acts as a lubricant for the motor shaft seal Once the boat is in the water make sure the water is deep enough lower the motor by pressing the spring under the handle in the middle until it
12. e notched positions For lounging simply place seat in the back footwell notches Drain Plug Make sure your drain plug is secure The drain plug is in the center bow of the boat just below the rubrail See Photo 1 Photo 1 Drain Plug Location Electric Motor Locate the box containing the motor and other accessories and carefully follow the installation instructions Please refer to Operating Your Electric Pedal Boat for additional information Note battery not included If you choose you may manually pedal your boat as well ics Carefully follow the installation instructions provided by the motor manufacturer Be sure to attached the color coded wires to the proper terminals Do not install the motor with the boat in the water Install the battery not included The battery should be either a F24 or F27 RV Marine Deep cycle 12 VDC battery Position the battery so the terminals are closest to the back seat Be sure to attach the battery leads to the proper poles Red is positive and black is negative Secure the battery with the battery strap DO NOT transport the boat on a trailer or pick up truck with the battery installed Bouncing and jarring of the battery during transport could crack the battery compartment Install the prop on the motor using the shear pin and prop nut Make sure the prop nut is snug The control panel has a forward reverse and speed control switch It provides five forward speeds and three
13. not always visible Once the prop is clear lower the motor and push in the circuit breaker to reset it If it trips again don t use the motor Refer to the trouble shooting guide in this manual or call KL Outdoor Electric Motor Prop When operating the boat at the 5 speed setting with only one person some prop noise may be experienced This noise is created by minor ventilation of the prop and will not have a significant detrimental affect on performance nor will it harm the motor Boat speed can be further enhanced by pedaling the boat in conjunction with the motor CAUTION Do not use the electric motor when contact with swimmers or bystanders could occur Severe injury could result from contact with the spinning prop Children operating the boat should be closely supervised by an adult TRANSPORTING YOUR PEDAL BOAT Your pedal boat has a covered compartment in the rear Always face the stern rear of the boat towards the direction of travel to prevent the wind from tearing the compartment lid off If this happens you can contact KL Industries for replacement Do not transport the Water Wheeler ASL Electric with the battery installed Bouncing and jarring of the battery during transport could crack the battery compartment Do not transport with the adjustable seat backs in place They may bounce out CARE AND MAINTENANCE With minimal care and maintenance your boat has been designed to provide you with many years of enjoyment Drain any
14. ntrol panel tripped Check prop Remove weeds fishing line rope that may be wound around prop shaft Reset breaker Circuit braker continues to trip Remove control panel Clean all corrosion from terminals Make sure connections are tight If motor still doesn t run call KL Industries for replacement Prop jammed against obstruction Check prop for obstruction due to weeds fishing line rope etc Reset and try again If no obstruction is found call KL Industries for replacement Defective control switch Call KL Industries for replacement Prop partially obstructed by fishing line weeds etc Raise motor remove boat from water carefully inspect and clean prop Remove prop and any line rope weeds etc that may be wound around it Water in motor due to defective seals Check for water in motor replace motor if water inside PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor is in the UP position Lower motor to RUN position Defective control switch Call KL Outdoor for replacement Loose connections at control switch Disconnect battery Remove control panel Disconnect clean and or recrimp connectors one at a time Reconnect leads to switch terminals Reconnect battery Problem Motor starts but soon stops Prop partially obstructed with fishing line rope weeds etc Remove boat from water Carefully inspect and clean prop Remove prop Remove any weeds line rope that may be wound around prop shaft
15. rs to use this boat without adult supervision Never allow any minor to use this boat unless accompanied by an adult A Never use this boat alone It is best to have someone with you in case of emergency or accident Also always tell someone your boating plans including where you are going how long you will be gone and how many people you ll be with A Never use this boat in severe weather conditions Although stable large waves could cause the boat to overturn A Never use this boat in rapids or fast moving currents This boat is designed for leisure The boat could be damaged and or the occupants could be severely injured should they attempt to utilize it in any other way A Never use this boat after sunset This boat is not equipped with horns or lighting equipment required to ensure the safety of its occupants A Every passenger should always wear a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device PFD when using this boat Before going boating read the PFD manufacturer s information pamphlet regarding the PFD and thoroughly familiarize yourself with how the PFD is to be worn TROUBLE SHOOTING Water Wheeler ASL Electric PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Problem Motor won t run Dead battery or missing battery Recharge or replace battery Battery leads disconnected or badly corroded Remove battery leads clean corrosion from battery terminals and connectors Reconnect battery leads and tighten wing nuts Circuit breaker on co
16. sign excellence in engineering and quality in manufacturing With proper care and maintenance your boat should last for many years to come If you have any questions or need technical support please go to the Contact Us section of our website at www sundolphin com or contact our Customer Service Department at 800 733 2727 Do not return this boat to the retailer If you have any questions regarding this product please contact us In order to provide you with efficient and accurate service please have the following information available model and serial number date and proof of purchase KL Outdoor s warranty is valid only if the product is used for its intended purposes and for which it was designed HOW TO REGISTER YOUR BOAT Warranty is not valid unless registration is submitted within 30 days of retail purchase Please register your boat via our website at www sundolphin com TERMS OF LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY KL Outdoor warrants to the original owner of any KL Outdoor boat Any part of the deck or hull which is defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced without charge at the purchasers local authorized dealer or at KL Outdoor This warranty is non transferable Component parts and accessories are warranted for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase Any warranties from suppliers of component parts supersede KL Outdoor s warranty CLAIMS PROCEDURE The return of any KL Outdoor boat will not be ac
17. ther third party Freight to and from local dealer or manufacturing plant is at the owner s expense KL Outdoor is not responsiblesfor any damagesjincurred in transport for storing or for inconvenience or loss of time or money while repairs are being made All incidental and or consequential damages are excluded from this warranty Implied warranties are limited to the life of this warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the aboveJimitations or exelusions maymot applyto you This warranty gives you special legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which may vary from state to state This limited warranty only covers products within the continental United States Canada and Mexico See ee es
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