Jackson Flex Drive E User manual
OWNER’S MANUAL
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS,
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY
PATENT PENDING
FLEX DRIVE E MODEL 91652
12/24 VOLTS
150 - 249 WATTS
FCC FRN 0026847665
Thank you for choosing the Flex Drive E.
Whether you are in one of Jackson Kayak’s Flex Drive boats or in one of the
models from Blue Sky Boatworks, this Flex Drive E and it’s special
propellers are designed to connect with your Flex Drive lower unit to
provide electric-powered propulsion.We proudly designed this unit
expressly for use with Jackson Kayak and Blue Sky Boatworks models
equipped with Flex Drive to provide you trouble-free service for countless
adventures to come. Please read this user manual and warranty
information thoroughly prior to use. And remember to register your Flex
Drive online at jacksonadventures.com.
Table of Contents
Unpacking the FlexDrive-E pg 4
pg 5
pg 6-7
pg 8-9
pg 10
pg 11
pg 12
pg 13
(1) Switching Three Blade Prop to Two Blade
Prop
(2) Mounting The Flex Drive E
(3) Batteries — Choice, Connections, Safety
(4) Connecting to the Battery
(5) Operating the Flex Drive E
(6) Operation Tips
(7) Care and Mantenance
(8) Frequently Asked Questions
pg 14-15
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Warranty, Service and Customer Support
The Flex Drive E is manufactured by PropEle Electric Boat Motors, Inc.
For problems with any motor head components, call Customer
Service at 425-502-5232, 9am - 5pm, Pacific Time Zone.
You will need pre-authorization to arrange for return and repair at our factory.
The authorized service facility is in North Bend, Washington. In some cases your
warranty could be voided if unauthorized repairs are made.
PropEle guarantees the original purchaser that the motor head is free from material
and manufacturing faults for 2 years from the date of purchase. This obligation
does not cover the incidental costs of a warranty claim or any other financial losses
(e.g. costs for towing, telecommunication, food, accommodation, loss of earnings,
etc.).
Products that are used commercially or by public authorities are excluded from this
two-year warranty. In these cases, the statutory warranty applies.
PropEle will determine whether faulty parts may be repaired or replaced. At this
time, there are no authorized dealers or repair facilities other than at our U.S. factory.
Unauthorized repairs can void your warranty. No other entity has the authority to
make legally binding statements on behalf of PropEle Electric Boat Motors, Inc.
Normal wear and tear is excluded from the warranty. PropEle is entitled to refuse a
warranty claim if:
• the product has been used improperly; for example, if the operating and care
instructions in the manual were not followed, or
• the product was altered or modied, or parts and accessories were added that are
not expressly permitted or recommended by PropEle.
Before returning anything, you must request a return authorization from
PropEle Electric Boat Motors Inc. You can contact them by phone, email or mail:
Telephone: 425-502-5232
9am - 5pm Pacic Time Zone
Address: 10404 428th Ave SE, North Bend, WA 98045
PATENT PENDING
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Unpacking the Flex Drive E
The box should contain:
(A)Flex Drive EMotor Unit
If your Flex Drive system has a 3-blade prop, we recommend replacing it
with one of our 2-blade props to optimize performance. If your Flex Drive
system has a 2-blade 10" Pitch Pedal / 12V Prop (marked with '10 x 10')
you can use that for the pedal or 12V use.
If you use 24V use the 5" Pitch 24V Prop (marked with '9 x 5') for optimal
performance.
(B) Magnetic Safety Key (2)
(C) Specification Sticker Sheet (Not Pictured)
(D) Owner Manual (Not Pictured)
(E) Connector Cable (Not Pictured)
(A)
(B)
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1. Switching Three Blade or Two Blade Pedal Drive
Prop to the Proper Flex Drive E Prop.
The patented Flex Drive System makes switching from pedal to electric
power quick and easy.The Flex Drive Eunit installs in the same coupling
slots used by the pedal drive unit.
We recommend upgrading to the 10" Pitch Pedal / 12V Prop (marked
with '10 x 10') for a 12V system or while pedaling and our 5" Pitch 24V
Prop (marked with '9 x 5') for a 24V system.
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INSTALL PROPER
FLEX DRIVE-E PROP
(B)
(A)
THE RIGHT PROP FOR THE RIGHT VOLTAGE
FLEX DRIVE E
24V BATTERY
FLEX DRIVE E
12V BATTERY
FLEX DRIVE
(PEDAL DRIVE)
LENGTH 9.25” 10”
PROP MARKING 9 X 5 10 X 10
DESCRIPTION ONE PROP ROTATION MOVES THE
BOAT FORWARD 5 INCHES
ONE PROP ROTATION MOVES THE BOAT
FORWARD 10 INCHES
MARKING
LOCATION
BEHIND
BLADE
BEHIND
BLADE
9.25” 10”
BEHIND
BLADE
BEHIND
BLADE
9.25” 10”
To replace the pedal drive prop:
(A) Remove the 2-blade or 3-blade pedal prop using an M3 allen key. Be
careful as three bladed prop will come apart as it is removed from the
unit.
(B) Install the proper Flex Drive E prop to the hub. See chart
below.Guide the prop over the drive shaft, lining up the shear pin to
the mating slot in the hub. Insert screw and tighten, using a M3 allen
key to tighten snugly.
REMOVE 3-BLADE
OR 2-BLADE PEDAL
DRIVE PROP
2. Mounting the Flex Drive E
Tether the magnetic key and colored lanyard onto the deployment lever in
lowered position as shown below.The key will only reach the throttle after
you raise the deployment lever.This is a safety interlock feature.
(A) Align the coupling slots of the Flex Drive E upper unit with the slots on
the lower drive. Lower lever and carefully lower the unit until it is
seated.The front of the motor head must sit level with the aluminum
channel. If the coupling is not aligned, the motor may not function or
could be damaged.
(B) Tighten down the unit using the wing nuts. Do not over-tighten as you
could crack/damage the unit.
1. mounting
NO GAP
DEPLOYMENT
LEVER
DEPLOYMENT
LEVER
TIGHTEN
SCREWS
MAGNETIC KEY
ON COLORED LANYARD
(A)
(B)
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NO GAP
DEPLOYMENT
LEVER
DEPLOYMENT
LEVER
LOOSEN
SCREWS
2. Mounting the Flex Drive E (cont.)
(C) Raise the deployment lever to engage the motor.
When the lever is in the down position the lower unit is in the up
position, retracted inside the boat.
When the lever is in the middle position the lower unit is in the middle
position.
When the lever is in the up position the lower unit is in the down
position.
(D) To remove the motor, make sure the lever is down, then unscrew wing
nuts and lift upper unit off the base.
(C)
(D)
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3. Batteries — Choice, Connections, Safety
The Flex Drive E system has 3 interrelated parts: 1) The motor. 2) Your choice
of battery. 3) Aprop to match your battery voltage.
As the user, you can choose which battery (purchased separately) will power
your Flex Drive E.The unit is designed to run on 12 or 24V.
(A)
The advantage of lithium over lead acid is more power density,
lighter weight, longer lifespan and smaller size. K2 lithium
batteries weigh just 6.4 pounds (9.6 Ah) or 13 pounds (22Ah).
Jackson Kayak offers two battery packages.The t wo kits include
K2 24 Vlithium batteries. (9.6 Ah or 22Ah sizes.)
(B) Lead acid batteries weigh as much as 60 pounds and are less
expensive.
While the choice is yours, we recommend our K2 24V 22Ah Lithium
Battery Kit for outstanding overall performance in a light weight,
waterproof and floating all-in-one power solution.For comparison, the
chart on the following page illustrates output and performance ratings
under perfect conditions for five battery types.
Your Flex Drive E motor comes with a sheet of specification stickers.
Choose to match your battery choice.
2. battery choice
(B)
12V Marine Battery
40 - 60 lbs.
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(A)
24V, 9.6 Ah
LiFePO4 Battery
6.4 lbs.
24V, 22 Ah
LiFePO4 Battery
13 lbs.
BLUE SKY WITH 24V BATTERY OPTIONS
22.2 Ah K2 Lithium 9.6 Ah K2 Lithium
Speed
Setting
Watts:
Input
Speed:
MPH
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
5 249 5.2 2.1 11 0.9 4.6
4 125 4.1 4.3 17 1.8 7.2
3 54 3.1 13 30 4.1 13
2 28 2.3 22 42 7.9 18
1 10 0.8 52 41 22 18
BLUE SKY WITH 12V BATTERY OPTIONS
22 Group deep cycle
AGM
24 Group deep cycle
AGM
27 Group deep cycle
AGM
Speed
Setting
Watts:
Input
Speed:
MPH
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
5 150 4.4 2.3 10 6.1 27 7.3 32
4 58 3.2 6.6 21 17 56 21 67
3 19 1.7 23 38 60 102 72 122
2 11 0.9 40 36 107 96 128 115
1 4.8 0.4 101 40 268 107 320 128
BLUE SKY BOATS:
Calm conditions, 200 lb operator
and 50 lbs. of gear.
KAYAK WITH 24V BATTERY OPTIONS
24V, 22.2 Ah K2
Lithium
24V, 9.6 Ah K2
Lithium
Speed
Setting
Watts:
Input
Speed:
MPH
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
5 249 4.6 2.1 10 0.9 4.1
4 125 3.8 4.1 16 1.8 6.7
3 54 2.9 10 28 4.1 12
2 28 2.2 18 41 7.9 17
1 10 0.8 52 41 22 18
KAYAK WITH 12V BATTERY OPTIONS
12V, 22 Group deep
cycle AGM
12V, 24 Group deep
cycle AGM
12V, 27 Group deep
cycle AGM
Speed
Setting
Watts:
Input
Speed:
MPH
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
Runtime:
HOURS
Range:
MILES
5 150 4 2.3 9.2 6.1 24 7.3 29
4 58 3 6.6 20 17 52 21 62
3 19 1.7 23 38 60 102 72 122
2 11 0.9 40 36 107 96 128 115
1 4.8 0.4 101 40 268 107 320 128
COOSA / BIG RIG / BITE FD BOATS:
Calm conditions, 200 lb operator
and 50 lbs. of gear.
Output and Performance Ratings
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3. battery connection
DEPLOYMENT
LEVER
TO DISCONNECT
TWIST TO UNLOCK
TO CONNECT
RED
RED
RED
4. Connecting to the Battery
You must purchase the appropriate connector kit for the battery you
selected for your Flex Drive E. You will need connect your battery as shown
below. NOTE: You will need to install the correct battery lug ring
connectors to connect terminal ends to the cable. Included in your motor
kit is a 3/8th" insulated lug connector. Our K2 batteries require a 1/4"
insulated lug connector; it is included in our lithium battery kits.
(A) If not already connected, connect battery cable to appropriate battery
posts. (See instructions and safety information in the accessory kit)
(B) Attach motor cable to battery cable by lining up arrows to meet and
pushing until it clicks.
(A)
(B)
Securing the battery.
It is very important to secure your battery to the boat’s deck while operating
or risk losing your battery in rough water or in a capsizing event.
K2 Lithium Batteries are sealed, waterproof, and come with a buoyant carry
case which can be easily secured using bungees.
Conventional lead acid batteries are heavy and should be situated on the boat
to ensure the boat remains trim.Always tie down lead acid batteries securely.
Lead batteries may leak and be damaged or cause adverse environmental
impact when submerged and cause injuries if unsecured and shifting.
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