Watersnake SHADOW MK II User manual

SHADOW MK II

BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR

OWNERS MANUAL

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MODEL SWNG 44/48 (SHADOW MK II)

VOLTAGE (V) 12

MAX.THURST (LB) 44

SHAFT LENGTH (IN) 48

MIN AMP DRAW (A/H) 11

MAX AMP DRAW (A/H) 44

PROP 3 BLADE

FOOT CONTROL 1

MOUNTING BOW MOUNT

CIRCUIT BREAKER 1

REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE MARINE

MIN. RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 60 - 80 AMP HOUR **

MODEL SWNG 54/48 (SHADOW MK II)

VOLTAGE (V) 12

MAX.THURST (LB) 54

SHAFT LENGTH (IN) 48

MIN AMP DRAW (A/H) 13

MAX AMP DRAW (A/H) 54

PROP 3 BLADE

FOOT CONTROL 1

MOUNTING BOW MOUNT

CIRCUIT BREAKER 1

REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE MARINE

MIN. RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 80 - 100 AMP HOUR **

MODEL SWNG 54/54 (SHADOW MK II)

VOLTAGE (V) 12

MAX.THURST (LB) 54

SHAFT LENGTH (IN) 54

MIN AMP DRAW (A/H) 13

MAX AMP DRAW (A/H) 54

PROP 3 BLADE

FOOT CONTROL 1

MOUNTING BOW MOUNT

CIRCUIT BREAKER 1

REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE MARINE

MIN. RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 80 - 100 AMP HOUR **

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MODEL SWNG 65/54 (SHADOW MK II)

VOLTAGE (V) 12

MAX.THURST (LB) 65

SHAFT LENGTH (IN) 54

MIN AMP DRAW (A/H) 11

MAX AMP DRAW (A/H) 50

PROP 3 BLADE

FOOT CONTROL 1

MOUNTING BOW MOUNT

CIRCUIT BREAKER 1

REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE MARINE

MIN. RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 80 - 120 AMP HOUR **

MODEL NGRC 54/54 (SHADOW MK II)

VOLTAGE (V) 12

MAX.THURST (LB) 54

SHAFT LENGTH (IN) 54

MIN AMP DRAW (A/H) 13

MAX AMP DRAW (A/H) 54

PROP 3 BLADE

FOOT CONTROL 1

REMOTE HAND CONTROL 1

MOUNTING BOW MOUNT

CIRCUIT BREAKER 1

REQUIRED BATTERY 12v DEEP CYCLE MARINE

MIN. RECOMMENDED BATTERY SIZE 80 - 100 AMP HOUR **

** NOTE - this is to be used as a guide only. Check with your battery

supplier to conﬁrm required size of 12 volt deep cycle marine battery that

will be appropriate for your situation.

SHADOW MK II

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PRE INSTALLATION CHECKLIST

• Familiarise yourself with the user manual and the various parts of your

Watersnake motor

• Select desired mounting location on boat

• 12 v deep cycle marine battery (your Watersnake motor is not designed for

use with car / truck / motorcycle type batteries) – for more information

about appropriate batteries for your Watersnake motor, refer to page 10

• Check battery cable length in relation to location of your 12v deep cycle

marine battery. If extension to battery cable is required, refer to table on

page 10

NOTE – if extending battery cable ensure that the circuit breaker remains

in place on the positive wire

PRE-USE CHECKLIST – CHECK BEFORE EACH USE

• Ensure that your Watersnake motor is securely attached to your boat

(refer to page 6 of manual)

• Fully charged 12v deep cycle marine battery (your Watersnake motor is

not designed to be used with a car / truck / motorcycle type battery)

• Check battery cable for any signs of damage or exposed wiring

• Check terminals for any signs of corrosion or debris

• Check fuse assembly / circuit breaker – clean if any signs of corrosion or

debris. Replace fuse if necessary.

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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE USE.

DEPLOYING YOUR MOTOR

STOWING YOUR MOTOR

To deploy the motor press

down on the pedal (A) and

simultaneously slide the

shaft (B) through the gear

box and lower carefully

into the water.

To stow the motor press

down on the pedal (A) and

simultaneously slide the shaft

(B) through the gear box until

the lower motor unit sits

back in the locking clamps.

There should be a click sound

locking the unit in position.

In addition, then slide the

Depth Collar (C) down the

shaft to the Gear Box and then

tighten the bolt on the Depth

Collar so it is secure.

Ensure your motor is

Properly stowed and

secured before Driving

and or moving your

boat to avoid damage.

HOW TO STOW AND DEPLOY YOUR WATERSNAKE

BOW MOUNT ELECTRIC MOTOR.

Watersnake Distribution Pty Ltd accepts no

liability for injury or damage caused by the

incorrect deployment or stowing of this motor.

PLEASE NOTE:

SHADOW MK II

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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

Attach the motor to the bow of the boat, taking care to ensure the motor is

on the centreline of the boat and forward enough to avoid the shaft making

contact with the boats gunwale rubber. With the motor 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 and the motor is

mounted level.

Remove covers to expose

Mounting Plate.

After the Motor is Mounted

replace covers.

Watersnake Distribution Pty Ltd accepts no liability

for personal injury or property damage caused while

drilling/mounting this motor. Please wear appropriate

protective clothing and eyewear/ face shield.)

If you do not want your motor attached to the bow

of your boat at all times it is recommended that you

purshase aJarvis Marine quick release bracket.

OPTIONAL QUICK RELEASE BRACKET (Sold Seperately)

You can also mount your motor using a Jarvis Marine Quick release bracket,

which allows you to easily attach or remove the motor to your boat, for

transport and storage. Full mounting instructions are included with the

brackets.

PLEASE NOTE:

Nylon

Quick Release

Bracket JM55007

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SHADOW MK II

Foot control unit

with 5 meter cable

Quick lock and

release lever

Weedless

propeller

Mounting bracket

Motor Assembly

unit

Composite

shaft

Head unit with integrated

digital voltage meter

Depth collar

height adjustment

Remote Control Fob

( Only available with remote model)

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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.

Shear Pin

Propeller Shaft

Propeller

Nut

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Before connecting the motor’s 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.

There are a number of different methods of

connecting battery leads to your 12 v deep

cycle battery. Your Watersnake motor is

supplied as standard with ring type terminal

connectors although this can be changed to

suit your particular set up. If ﬁtting different

terminal connectors ensure that connections

are soldered and sealed appropriately. It is

recommended to use heat shrink to seal any

exposed joins in wiring or connectors. Any

non-standard terminal connections must be

capable of handling a minimum of 50 amps.

Anderson plugs are a popular choice amongst

many Watersnake motor owners and are readily

available.

A Watersnake circuit breaker 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 off if the connection over

heats. As shown on diagram (1)

We recommend using a deep cycle marine

battery for

optimum performance.

50 amp

circuit

breaker

(1)

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DEPLOYMENT

Pressing on the quick locking and release lever (refer to diagram on page 4)

at the same time as pushing the shaft forward will allow the motor to release

from the cradle. NOTE – Your Watersnake motor is not designed to release

from the cradle by pressing on the lever alone. Applying excessive pressure to

the release lever can lead to deployment difﬁculties.

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.

DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES

A 12 v deep cycle marine battery is required for normal operation and

continued use of your Watersnake motor. 12 v deep cycle marine batteries are

constructed using thicker plates and a denser active material. They are built to

withstand repeated charge and recharge cycles. Deep cycle marine batteries

are speciﬁcally designed to deliver sustained power with low current draw over

extended periods of time. Car / Truck / Motorcyle batteries are not designed

in the same way and are more useful for providing high bursts of power for

short periods. Use of car / truck / motorcycle batteries can cause damage to

electronic components within your Watersnake motor.

Note that above table is intended as a guide only. Your local electrical supplier will

be able to advise in greater detail based on your particular set up and requirements.

WIRE EXTENSION LENGTH SUGGESTED WIRE GAUGE

1m 6 AWG / 6GA

3m 4 AWG / 4GA

5m 2 AWG / 2GA

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