Kymera Body Board, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s Manual Version 1 8 ...

Page 2: ...r common sense and good judgement Always operate within your limits and ensure you always maintain a safe distance from other waterway users Always use your Kymera in accordance with all applicable local laws rules and regulaTons which may include registraTon and licensing Symbols and ConvenTons To make it easier to find the informa on you need the following symbols and conven ons are used This ico...

Page 3: ...our and power output 4 5kW by default Your Kymera will normally be shipped in your carry bag if you have purchased one 2 Shoulder carry strap cooling line flush adapter and hose connector These are shipped inside the Kymera s waterproof glove box inside the front hatch lid 3 Ba ery charger The baFery charger is shipped inside its own box inside the Kymera baFery tray The charger is supplied with lo...

Page 4: ...arger or maintenance kit may be sent either as addi onal packages in the same shipment or as a separate shipment You should always confirm you have receive all of the above components plus any extra accessories you have purchased 5 HIN hull idenTficaTon number cerTficate If registraTon is required in your locaTon the cerTficate of origin is available by request 1 Ba ery in hard carry case The baFery i...

Page 5: ...lts to ensure they are all firmly secured but not overTght Ensure that the jet pump is free from packing materials debris and safely away from your hands and feet and those of any observers Ensure that all the nuts bolts and screws which hold the Kymera together are secured firmly especially the following the bright coloured thumb bolts holding the clear cover on the electronics housing do not over ...

Page 6: ...otor should never be run hard when the board is out of the water If it s ll won t ac vate did you wait 10 seconds before pulling the trigger If not turn off the baFery for at least 5 seconds and repeat the process 15 DeacTvate the ba ery remove the power cable unlock the ba ery tray handle remove the ba ery wipe it down and return it to the hard carry case You unlock the baFery tray handle by pulli...

Page 7: ... Just pull the trigger to make it go part way in for slow and all the way in for fast When you want to stop release the trigger throFle The D rings on both sides of the board are used to aFach the shoulder carry strap secure the board onto a roof rack or aFach a body board wrist strap or anything else for that maFer If using a carry bag to transport the board long distances ensure you remove all f...

Page 8: ...cs The motor cooling line outlet expels water which enters the board via the jet nozzle and runs through the board to cool the motor Make sure that this outlet is expelling water to the right within a few metres of running the board If it is not the motor is not being cooled which may result in the power cuing out to protect the motor from overheaTng potenTally leaving you stranded The rear hatch ...

Page 9: ...se gun with a long shab quick release coupler provided in the maintenance kit The front hatch provides access to the brains of the opera on the electronics housing as well as access to the baFery tray and the glove box located inside the front hatch lid Ensure that the thumb screws holding down the cover of the electronics housing always remain screwed ght Loose thumbscrews may reduce the waterpro...

Page 10: ...rged Always remove the baFery prior to opening the rear hatch Never transport your board with the baFery installed Never aFempt to use a baFery which shows signs of cracking or other damage Never aFempt to use a baFery which is emiUng a smell of lithium gas or smoke Never open the rear hatch when the baFery is installed Never open the baFery Never leave your baFery discharged Failure to maintain a...

Page 11: ...uded charger Never charge non Kymera baFeries with this charger Always choose a safe baFery charging loca on with good air flow ven la on and away from pets and people Never leave your charging baFery unaFended Always recharge your baFery aber each use to the appropriate charge level Never leave your fully charged baFery connected to the baFery charger for an extended period of me Never leave your ...

Page 12: ... connect the charger to the baFery with the cable with the yellow plug shown on the leb in this photo Make sure the plug is correctly oriented there s only one way it can be connected 6 With everything fully connected switch on the wall power point The charger light should turn GREEN showing that the baFery is not yet connected as it is turned off 7 Switch on the baFery The charger light should now...

Page 13: ... locate the power plug and insert into the baFery receptacle making sure the plug is fully seated 5 With the bar locked and plug fully installed switch the baFery power switch to the ON posi on 6 You will hear a series of tones during the start up sequence Do not pull the trigger un l the tones have stopped and the computer has finished boo ng up We recommend you wait 10 seconds If the throFle does...

Page 14: ...level should then be checked at least every 60 days to ensure it remains above 40 52V Always store your baFery in a cool dry secure area and out of the reach of children When storing your baFery the life can also be drama cally affected by the storage temperature Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...se contact Kymera support kymerabodyboard com or call and we ll be happy to help New board break in IMPORTANT DO NOT OPERATE YOUR BOARD OUT OF THE WATER This is par cularly important prior to break in Ensure you have checked your board thoroughly and read this whole User s Manual before proceeding During the first hours of opera on it is cri cal to allow all components to properly wear in This is a...

Page 16: ...strap every Kymera comes with a carry strap Secure one end of the carry strap to the front D ring and the other end to the rear D ring on the same side of the board Using a RailBlaza C TUG trolley these are great for transpor ng your board the long distance from your car to the water Find them on the Wavez Store hFp www wavez com au railblaza c tug trolley hFp www wavez com au railblaza c tug sand...

Page 17: ...cially sand can foul the motor or drive shab bearing requiring professional servicing 4 Verify that the throFle trigger is in the OFF posi on fully forward Some mes when you lean over the board you may inadvertently pull the trigger 5 Switch the baFery to the ON posi on and the board will beep and the baFery meter will light up 6 Once the beeps stop the board will take up to 10 more seconds to ful...

Page 18: ... cycles Peak efficiency is typically achieved aber 5 6 cycles Ride Adult supervision is required Never allow under age riders to operate your Kymera Be mindful of your surroundings including other water users swimmers boats water depth hazards and distance to shore Kymera should never be operated further from shore than your physical ability to paddle or swim unless a support vessel or lifeguard is ...

Page 19: ...d in your 2 3rd s riding plan You should aim to be back to shore just as your baFery enters reserve mode Carry a reliable means of communica on to shore with you at all mes for use in case of emergency Pay aFen on to the amount of water in the board Par cularly when ridden by a beginner or in choppy water the board may take on a bit of water Check from me to me and ensure that you do not ride the ...

Page 20: ...erving electrical equipment like laptops or of course lithium baFery chargers The generator must provide a con nuous output of a minimum of 2kVA Never leave your board in the water unaFended Never leave your board in the water when not in use Daily Maintenance Cleaning up the board aber use at least once at the end of the day is absolutely CRITICAL to ensuring that the board remains in good workin...

Page 21: ...roof and hosing everything especially salt water off all internal components aber use will keep your board in great condi on Do not clean your whole board with a high pressure washer This can result in water ingress into the electronics housing the digital thro le the waterproof glove box or another part of the board which is waterproof but not high pressure hose proof If you have used the board in...

Page 22: ...t is cri cal to protect the board with corrosion inhibiters before storing for an extended period where the board won t be used and cleaned regularly Once the board is fully dry apply one small squirt of grease into both grease nipples don t apply too much grease Then apply Inox or a similar corrosion inhibiter to all of the metalwork in the board including but not limited to 1 the whole drive sha...

Page 23: ...inst the grease nipple in the pump 5 Pull the trigger on the quick release coupler so that it grabs the grease nipple 6 Apply one squirt of grease only 7 Pull the trigger on the quick release coupler to allow removal from the grease nipple Do not forcefully remove the coupler as damage may result Step 2 greasing the drive shad via the rear hatch 1 With the board s ll on the table ensure you can ea...

Page 24: ...e over taxed this switch will automa cally flip to off to protect the system Reset the breaker by opening and re closing In some cases it may require a few minutes before it will reset Once reset you will again hear the ac va on beeps and the board should be ready to use Proceed with cau on and SLOWLY return to a safe loca on on shore Once there power down the system remove the baFery and verify the...

Page 25: ...d immediately Permanent damage may have occurred Ebox may require repair or replacement Contact Kymera Board is pulling to the leb or right Rider may not be centred on board Put elbows and knees into recesses in the board padding and lib yourself gently off the board and back down onto it Board is pulling to the leb or right Jet drive may be out of alignment Contact an Authorised Service Centre who...

Page 26: ...lems Board is taking on large amounts of water Front or rear hatch may not be closed properly or have come loose Check hatches are closed close if required self draining hull should clear water while board is underway DO NOT operate the board for extended periods of me with excessive amounts of water inside and ensure you clean the interior of the board extra thoroughly aberwards Board is taking o...

Page 27: ...variable throFle baFery indicator return to shore reserve power mode Warranty One year parts and labour Standard Inclusions Board baFery baFery transport case baFery charger carry strap flush adapter owner s manuals one year warranty Life vests We strongly recommend that you always wear a life vest when riding a Kymera regardless of local regula ons or requirements or swimming ability RailBlaza C T...

Page 28: ...r Kymera inside your car is up to you Check out the op ons available to you at your local roof rack dealer If you intend to carry two Kymeras on the roof of your car we recommend 1 8m wide roof rack bars but you need a minimum width of 1 3m to allow the rear of the boards to sit flat on the crossbar side by side We ve tried kayak cradles and J bars but in the end we found that the easiest way to tr...