Watersnake User Manual - Slider Pro
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1. quo RED CABLE gt POSITIVE U uv Special Marine 12 V Battery DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES Deep Cycle batteries are constructed using thicker battery plates and a denser active material to withstand repeated charge and recharge cycles Rather than providing high bursts of power for short periods of time they are specially designed to deliver sustained power with low current draw over extended periods of time www watersnake com au 7 WATIERSINAKES ELECTRIC MoT ors MODEL SPECIFICATIONS CODE MOTOR DESCRIPTION THRUST VOLT AMPS WATTS RPM SHAFT COLOUR BRACKET STEERING Model range and specifications are correct at time of printing For new models not listed here find specifications at www jarvismarine com au Watersnake SPEEDS PROP L fe ET PrE MOTOR SELECTION GUIDE WATERSNAKE Transom Mount Suggested SHAFT LENGTH to Water Level Shaft Length Transom Mount Measurement GUIDE pes 2k With your boat in the Up to 10 26 water measure the Up to 12 30 distance from the 10 to 14 36 mounting surface of 14 to 20 42 the transom or bow 20 to 22 48 to the water level eee HN The guide shown on Bow Mount to Suggested Bow Mount Measurement the right will assist Water Level ShaftLength U you in finding the 14 to 20 42 shaft length that best 20 to 26 48 suits your boat 26 to 32 54 32 to 36 60 WATERSNAKE2. suggest making a place under cover away from moisture this should protect the electronics such as the circuit board and speed control unit Watersnake 3Li Ere PrE SERVICING YOUR WATERSNAKE ELECTRIC MOTOR When it s time for your Watersnake electric motor to be serviced it is recommended you choose to use an Authorised Service Agent such as Anglers Central Service Centre to perform the service Watersnake electric motors are precision instruments that rely on exacting alignment of numerous components it is worth considering taking your electric motor to an Authorised Service Agent for servicing IMPORTANT If you choose to service the electric motor yourself or through any other third party not authorised by Watersnake Distribution Pty Ltd to service Watersnake motors the motor will no longer be covered under the normal consumer guarantees Items or issues from that time on and thereafter will be the sole responsibility of the owner It is important to make sure you use good quality grease and remember do not over lubricate Small amounts of grease in the correct places are more important www watersnake com au 13 SLIDER PRO MOTOR pS PSOUMS CHTSS 00 100 682 9dH uor3dr10soq 91989 1e11 g ULEN Assy 187709 uid q SUIY sSurleInl1q0 INN SUIY907 19407 U0110g 10199UU09 I p d I0 1l1U09 1004 Assy uno Mog 013U0 91lou91 14 Watersnake WATERSNAKE MOTOR ACCESSORIES SOLD SEPERATLY SEE YOU NEAREST DEALER
3. AW WATERSNAKE Ae ET TOI MOTORS AA A A A AN OL Ces Kl Geng A de BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR OWNERS MANUAL WATERSNAKES ELECTRIC MoT ors WATERSNAKE ELECTRIC MOTORS Congratulations and welcome to a world of silent motoring Powerful yet silent the Watersnake electric motors are built to suit all angling conditions High quality materials superior design and precision engineering make these motors longwearing and reliable Please read manual completely before starting installation ATTACHING THE MOTOR TO YOUR BOAT The slider mount integrates a quick release bracket mechanism Attach the bracket to the bow of the boat taking care to ensure it is on the centreline of the boat and placed forward enough so that when the motor Is attached the shaft of the motor Is not making contact with the boats gunwale rubber With the bracket in position mark the holes for drilling ensuring as you do that the bow area below the mounting location Is clear and accessible Mount the plate to the bow using stainless steel bolts nuts and washers It Is Important when doing this work that the boat is level Place the upper mount of the motor in position on the bracket tighten the lock screw and you are ready for the water To release the motor simply unscrew the locking plate lock screw located within the mount PLEASE NOTE Watersnake Distribution Pty Ltd accepts no liability for injury or damage cau
4. FOR MORE INFORMATION Watersnake Propeller Kits Sold separately Watersnake Propeller kits contain a propeller nut and shear pins It is recommended you keep a spare propeller on your boat at all times The Mini 2 Bladed Kit is suitable for the T 18 and T 24 motors The 2 Bladed Propeller Kit is suitable for 28lb 30lb and 34lb motors The 3 Bladed Medium Propeller Kit is suitable for all 44lb and 54lb motors The 3 Bladed Large Propeller Kit is suitable for all 70lb 80lb and 105lb motors Jarvis Marine WATERSNAKE Large 3 Blade Trolling Motor R me Jamis Marine WATERSNAKE 3BladeTrolling Jarvis Marine WATERSNAKE 2 Blade Trolling Motor Replacement JM55008 Large 3 Blade 55130 Prop 70lb 105lb 3 Blade Prop 44lb 54lb 2 Blade Prop JM56001 28 341b 2 Blade Mini Prop pu 18lb 24lb lt Janis ne WATERSNAKE WATERSNA Replacement Propeller Nut Accessory Kit zo mh SD Watersnake Telescopic Extendable Motor Handle The Watersnake Telescopic Handle can extend to 24 and will fit most tiller handles JM52654 E EN vi n gt N JW29S d 025 3 EU Watersnake Propeller Accessory Kit This kit is very handy and we suggest you keep one at all times Consists of a propeller nut wrench propeller nut and shear pins 55152 www watersnake com au 16 Watersnake Trolling Motor Connectors Watersnake Motor Connector Plugs makes it very
5. MOTOR SIZE GUIDE The graph shown right is a general guide only Always speak with your dealer regarding the size of motor that is most appropriate for your boat SUGGESTED MOTOR SIZE LB THRUST 10 12 ES 16 18 20 22 24 YOUR BOAT LENGTH FT www watersnake com au 9 10 gt PAU ONE ELECTRIC MoT ors TROUBELSHOOTING QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 1 REDUCED OR NO POWER Possible cause s Solution s e Weed or fishing line may be caught behind propeller Remove propeller and remove the debris e Check battery connections and ensure terminals are clean e Check battery voltage to ensure sufficient voltage Recharge battery and check for bad cell e Incorrect wire gauge used from battery to trolling motor or connection plug e Possible faulty connection in boat wiring or trolling motor wiring e Speed control armature magnet cracked or dislodged Grinding noise will come from motor CONTACT REPAIR AGENT e Water intrusion in motor housing which will show water or oily residue inside head cover CONTACT REPAIR AGENT e Check the propeller pin is in place SEE PAGE 6 OF THIS MANUAL 2 NOISE OR VIBRATION COMING FROM MOTOR Possible cause s Solution s e Weed or debris may be caught in propeller e Check to see if propeller is securely tightened and shear pin is in place e Remove prop and look for a wobble on prop shaft to see if bent e Speed control brushes may be worn and may need to be cleaned and o
6. T ors ATTACHING THE PROPELLER Before doing anything with the propeller ensure the cables to the battery are disconnected 1 Place shear pin in shaft as shown 2 Align the propeller against the shear pin on the shaft there is a groove on the back of the propeller which the shear pin needs to slot into and then tighten the propeller nut securely Propeller Nut 2 Propeller Watersnake ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before connecting the motors cables to the battery terminals ensure all switches are in the OFF position and stand clear of the propeller Connect the red cable to the positive terminal and the black cable to the negative terminal making sure the terminals are clean before doing so A clean connection will minimise power wastage and give you maximum power from the battery Please Note for best performance please keep battery terminals and connections clean A Watersnake 50 Amp inline fuse kit is supplied and attached to the red power cable to protect the circuit boards of the motor This is a connection that joins the motor battery cable to the battery and shuts the motor offifthe connection over heats As shown on diagram 1 We recommend using a deep cycle marine battery for optimum performance 12 Volt Battery Hook Up 90 amp sk circuit breaker A Creo gt fe ET PrE pe S e N K BLACK CABLE NEGATIVE 50 AMP FUSE EN
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9. choose to do this make sure you wash the motor first Frequently lubricate all frictional points a reliable heat resistant grease If you are re greasing internal parts Use only greases designed for electric motors other greases may contain lead particles that may cause damage to electric motor gears Your motor should always be stored in a cool dry place Do not store in a plastic bag as this may cause condensation However we do recommend you cover your motor if you must leave it outside Periodically inspect your motor and tighten any loose screws or fittings Depending on use your motor should be serviced by an authorised service agent at least once every season Trolling motors are designed in quite the same way as a 2 4 stoke outboard motor but they are quiet and very effective for fishing Many people use trolling motors to enhance their fishing experience however and unfortunately many don t maintain or store them correctly lack of maintenance could lead to power and or turning issues www watersnake com au 11 ELECTRIC MoT ors IRA 12 RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN USING YOUR WATERSNAKE MOTOR IN THE WATER Upon connecting your battery to your motor and before setting off in your boat make sure that your trolling motor is mounted correctly and stowed securely in the mounting bracket Of course once you engage your Watersnake motor for use make sure that it is in the right place not too low or too high Once you are in deep
10. e buttons marked left and right Pushing down on the button marked L at the top left hand corner of the pedal with your foot will turn the motor to the left 2 To steer to the right push your foot down on the button marked R at the top right hand corner of the pedal 3 Use your heel at the bottom of the pedal to pause or resume thrust power 4 A constant on off switch is set at the left hand side of the foot pedal control box To set the power of the motor to off the constant on off switch should be in the backwards position with the tail end pointing down towards you To set the power of the motor to on the constant on off switch should be moved to the forward position with the tail end pointing up 5 Variable speed control dial Watersnake L iE PrE SYNCING THE REMOTE TO YOUR MOTOR Before proceeding remove propeller for safety 1 Remove top cover only of the motor head cover 4 x phillips head screws 2 Press and hold down the RC chip button on the remote control receiver board 3 Press any button on the remote control hand unit except the power button 4 Release the RC chip button after the indicator light flashes 5 If the indicator light fails to flash repeat steps 2 4 6 Replace the top cover of motor head 4 x phillips head screws Motor head cover LS j Remote Control hand unit WATERSNAKE FOOT PEDAL CONTROL SYSTEM www watersnake com au IWATIERSINAKES ELECTRIC Mo
11. quick and simple to remove and replace your motor from the boat as well as providing a better connection to your power source Available in a 12v plug Trolling Motor Connector 2 Wire 10 Gauge 12 Volt T4 H3 Marine JM51441 JM51442 12V Male 12V Female 2 wire 2 wire as _ Watersnake 50 Amp Fuse Kit POUT dI We strongly recommend the use of an in line fuse kit to protect your motor from shorts and electrical problems that can lead to over heating of circuit boards in your trolling motor Having other devices hooked up to your motor battery can cause power surges Watersnake Fuse Kits come supplied with a 50 amp fuse and are completely waterproof These simple to install kits are an essential accessory for your motor JM56002 a M m i Pi D Ur We e A ii s Trolling Motor Fuse soam Q Watersnake Replacement Fuse Replacement 50 Amp fuse to suit a Watersnake Fuse Kit It s a good idea to always keep a Spare JM52679 Jarvis Marine WATERSNAKE Watersnake NOTES www watersnake com au 17 MWATERSNAKES ELECTRIC MOTORS 18 Watersnake NOTES www watersnake com au 19 WATERSNAKE CONTACT INFORMATION REGION COUNTRY DISTRIBUTOR Asia Pacific Australia Jarvis Walker Tasmania Tas Fishing Supplies West Australia China New Zealand USA Africa South Africa Russia Europe Austria Bosnia Bulgaria Czech Republic Denmark Fint
12. r replaced CONTACT REPAIR AGENT 3 MOTOR WILL NOT RUN AT VARIABLE SPEEDS Possible cause s Solution s e Check the battery is charged and connected correctly e Check fuse is ok in the inline fuse or circuit breaker e Check the battery connections and make sure they are clean and securely connected e Check the motor and foot control plugs to ensure they are not loose Foot control bow mount motors only 4 MOTOR LOSES ONE OR MORE SPEEDS Possible cause s Solution s e Check all battery and foot controller connections BOW MOUNT ONLY e Weed or debris may be caught behind propeller Watersnake L fe ET PrE MAINTENANCE Your Watersnake Electric Motor should provide many seasons of dependable service However like any tool electric motors must be cared for After each day of fishing the motor should be cleaned thoroughly If you have been fishing in saltwater it is suggested that you wash the motor with warm fresh soapy water until all salt deposits are washed away Be careful not to use a gush of water to clean the motor as this will drive salt particles into the motor s internal mechanisms Instead use a light stream of water or very fine spray merely to dissolve saltwater particles that have accumulated on the external parts of the motor Dry excess moisture from the motor and sparingly lubricate all areas Many fisherman use a pressurised spray oil for quick and easy lubrication after washing their motor If you
13. sed while drilling mounting this motor Please wear appropriate protective clothing and eyewear face shield Watersnake Zst fe ET PrE Hu ge ee Remote control unit Quick lock and release lever Depth collar height adjustment TON bracket Composite shaft Motor C C x Foot control unit with 5 meter cable www watersnake com au 3 gt PAU ONE ELECTRIC MoT ors SET UP Pulling the quick locking and release mechanism on the mounting bracket will release the locking collar cradles and allow you to slide the motor forward and away from the mounting bracket Make sure you support the motor assembly or head unit when deploying the motor and that it locks Into the vertical position securely DEPTH ADJUSTMENT Hold the motor shaft with one hand loosen the depth collar adjustment screw and set the motor to the desired depth Then retighten the adjusting screw on the depth collar securely STOWING When the Watersnake Is not In use always stow it properly Release the quick lock and release lever and raise the motor and pull towards the stern until it Is secure on the locking cradles and locked in the horizontal position out of the water FOOT PEDAL CONTROL SYSTEM Please refer to foot control system diagram on page 5 The low profile foot pedal control is used to adjust direction and speed A variable speed dial control is located at the right side of the foot control box 1 Steering is enabled via th
14. water you should make sure that you gradually increase the speed of your trolling motor do not flatten it up to full speed right away For example if you have a 5 speed trolling motor dont click through all of the other speeds really fast to get to 5 slowly go up to 1 speed 2 speed and so on It is recommended not to run your trolling motor out of water for long periods of time RECOMMENDATIONS WHEN YOUR WATERSNAKE MOTOR IS OUT OF THE WATER When you have finished with your trolling motor each session you might want to disconnect the battery from your trolling motor and take out the battery out and recharge it Store the battery in a safe place If you have a small boat without a cover it is recommended to take the motor off the boat also and storing that in a safe place too It is recommended that you do not store the motor outside uncovered This may take you an extra few minutes of you time but it is good for the motor SHORT TERM STORAGE OF YOUR WATERSNAKE MOTOR If you are going to be gone for a short break or there is rain forecast and the motor is to remain on the boat we recommend covering the motor to protect the electronics Even better make sure that you have a safe non damp area that your trolling motor can stay in room temperature LONG TERM STORAGE OF YOUR WATERSNAKE MOTOR If you are not going to use your motor in the off season put your motor ina safe place where no water or extreme cold or hot temperatures can get in We
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