ALTIVS APX Instruction And Safety Manual Download

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Battery

ALTIVS is shipped with the battery charged to 30%, you will therefore need to fully charge, following the step-by-step instructions, before using.

ALTIVS’ lithium ion battery contain flammable, toxic and corrosive materials. In case of misuse or inadequate care they are liable to combust or explode causing

injury or risk to property. Please follow the following guidelines carefully.
Do not remove battery from ALTIVS units. Only ALTIVS trained and authorised technicians should disassemble or disconnect battery from the ALTIVS.
If the aluminium casing for the battery shows signs of deformation, dents, corrosion or cracks, or if battery is emitting strange odour or noise do not use the ALTIVS

unit.
For more information on battery itself, safety and care with Li-ion technology, please visit your nearest ALTIVS service centre or contact ALTIVS HQ.

Charging

Always charge ALTIVS units in a cool, dry and well-ventilated environment. Only use equipment supplied by authorized ALTIVS dealers.
ENSURE THE CHARGER IS ALWAYS USED WITH AN EARTH CONNECTION – without a good ground connection charge can build in casing and there is a risk of electric shock,

especially in humid or salt-water environments.

We recommend periodically charging ALTIVS when in long-term storage to help

prolong the battery life. For ambient storage temperatures under 25

℃

(77°F) -

charge once every 3 months, for ambient storage temperature over 25

℃

(77°F)

- charge once every 2 months.
For air-freight shipping, please discharge battery to 30%
Ensure the charger lead is connected to the ALTIVS charge port before turning

the charger on. Failure to do so may cause a surge or sparks between male and

female connector.

Operation

Take time to familiarise yourself with ALTIVS, how it feels in the water and its

controls.

Direction, orientation and pitch are controlled by the operator’s body positioning.

ALTIVS has no directional controls, so all manoeuvring must be done using power

from the water-jet. The greater the power level used the faster and more forceful

the handling.

The power level selector and throttles are also located on the control grips, so get

to know how the unit handles at lower power levels first.

ALTIVS uses a two-handed fail-safe system for the throttle – you need to squeeze

both left and right triggers (TL+TR) to provide thrust. This avoids losing grip with one

hand and the unit being out of control. It means that should you let go of either

one of the grips, power will instantly stop.

ALTIVS is slightly positively buoyant, this gives a natural feel to the handling, you

should neither have to force the unit up or down in the water and it takes little

effort to make it dive or turn.

Adjust your position so ALTIVS will run true and horizontal on the water’s surface.

Initially you may tend to pull the scooter close to your chest by bending your arms

but this will cause fatigue and increase water resistance. As you become more

familiar with it, let the unit pull your arms straight and your body will fall within the

calm zone behind the display binnacle. You will be able to go faster for longer.

Diving with ALTIVS requires little effort by pushing the nose down, it will run

horizontal at all depths without much effort. To resurface needs a minor change in

direction, pointing the nose upwards and applying power.

ALTIVS is equipped with a power management system to prevent accidentally

running out of battery charge during use:

Even for experienced free-divers or scuba divers, the physical effects of diving can

be disorientating and painful. With ALTIVS you can achieve depths extremely

quickly making the discomfort even more acute. Always operate within your limits,

learn how to equalise effectively and try to focus on a fixed object when diving or

manoeuvring.

Nominal voltage = 48V @ 60% [50.4V fully charged] per battery pack

Capacity = 20.8Ah per battery pack

At 40% charge remaining - maximum power is limited to level 3
At 30% charge remaining - maximum power is limited to level 2
At 20% charge remaining - maximum power is limited to level 1

Battery information

Move ALTIVS and charger to sheltered, dry, clean & well-ventilated area

Ensure ALTIVS unit and charger are both switched off

Remove protective charger cap and place somewhere dry and clean

Ensure there is no moisture, sand, grease or debris in any part of the female

or male connector. Wipe clean with a dry cloth if necessary.

Connect the male connector on the lead to the female connector on the

ALTIVS unit.

Switch the charger on.

When battery is fully charged, unplug the charger

Disconnect charger lead from ALTIVS unit

Ensure there is no sand, moisture, grease or debris on the charger cap or