SiFLY eFoil Electric Hydrofoil Boards User Guide
- June 16, 2024
- SiFLY
Table of Contents
SiFLY eFoil Electric Hydrofoil Boards
Specifications
- Board Dimensions: insert dimensions here
- Powercell Capacity: insert capacity here
- Remote Controller Range: insert range here
Product Usage Instructions
Assembling your eFoil
- Ensure you have all the necessary components: board, handles, latches, mast, fuselage, front wing, stabilizer, propeller guard, and propeller.
- Follow the step-by-step guide provided in the user manual to assemble the eFoil.
Pairing your Remote Controller
- Make sure your eFoil and Remote Controller are both powered on.
- Press and hold the pairing button on the eFoil until the LED indicator starts flashing.
- Press and hold the pairing button on the Remote Controller until it connects to the eFoil.
How to eFoil
To start foiling, follow these steps:
- Ensure you have completed the assembly and pairing process.
- Start by practising foiling on all fours. Maintain a low centre of gravity and gradually increase your speed.
- Once comfortable, progress to foiling upright on your knees.
- Finally, advance to foiling upright.
Quick Links
How to assemble your eFoil
Step-by-step guide.
Board and App
- How to add your SiFly board to your app.
- How to change your SiFly device name and connect it to a network.
- SiFly features – Ready to Fly Alert, Safety Power Limit and Business mode.
- How to update your SiFly board.
- How to revisit your rides through SiFly sessions.
- How to take care of your SiFly board.
Powercell
- How to charge and use your SiFly Powercell.
- How to troubleshoot a SiFly Powercell.
- How to update a SiFly Powercell.
- How to take care of a SiFly Powercell.
- How to transport a SiFly Powercell safely.
Remote Controller
- How to use and pair a SiFly remote controller.
- How to calibrate a SiFly remote controller.
- How to adjust the brightness of a SiFly remote controller.
- How to charge your SiFly remote controller.
- How to ride with a SiFly remote controller.
- How to update a SiFly remote controller.
How to eFoil
The complete 5-step guide.
User Guide
The complete guidebook for your SiFly products.
OVERVIEW
Just receive your board?
Here’s what you should have:
Heading to the beach
Here’s what you should do:
Download the SiFly App and create an account
You can find the application Sifly eFoils on both the App Store and the Google
Play Store. Download the app and register to be able to monitor and control
your SiFly boards, batteries, remotes and chargers.
Charge your Powercell
To safely charge your SiFly Powercell LR, you must always use the supplied Smart Charger. Make sure all connection ports are dry. To attach the power cables, push the black plug connector onto the black socket connector of the battery until you hear a click. Then, align the positive (red) connector sideways to the battery with its top pointing outwards and push it onto the red socket connector until you hear a click. Place the magnet key on the circular magnetic keypad on the top of the battery to start the charging process. Once the battery starts charging, a small LED light will start flashing. The LED will flash several times in green — each flash represents 20% of the charge. If charging is ongoing, there will be a short blue flash in between the capacity readings. Once the charging process is completed, the LED will show solid green. Keep the magnet placed on the battery until it is charged up.
Charge your Remote Controller
The Sifly Remote Controller is charged wirelessly. Connect the supplied
wireless Charging Pad with the provided cable and adapter and place the RC on
the Pad to start charging.
Ready to start foiling
Here’s how to set everything up:
How to assemble your eFoil
Place the board upside down, and make sure there is no debris on its bottom
and in the cable tube. Apply the provided TefGel in the stainless steel
inserts in the board to prevent oxidation. Lubricate the O-ring at the mast
plate with the provided dielectric gel. Carefully run the connectors through
the cable hole and gently push the hydrofoil in place with a slight twisting
motion. Tighten it with the provided screws. Apply TefGel to the 5 threaded
inserts in the fuselage, place the wings and tighten them with the
corresponding screws. To adjust the riding balance of the foil, place the
provided plastic shims under the wings. Your email is now assembled. For your
safety, make sure you watch our step-by-step video guide to correctly assemble
your eFoil.
How to pair your Remote Controller
Turn on your RC by holding down the “-” and “F” buttons for 4 seconds. Access
the menu by holding down first the “+” button for 3 seconds, then the “F”
button for another 3 seconds. Use the “-” and “+” buttons to navigate up and
down the list, “X” to go back and “F” to confirm. Navigate to the “Pair” tab
in the menu and press “F” to confirm. Once the RC is in pairing mode, open the
SiFly eFoils app and select the board that you would like to pair it with.
Click on the “Pair Remote” tab. Click on the Remote Controller found on the
list of devices in range. Now your RC is paired to the desired board.
Press “X” and “F” consecutively to unlock the RC. Hold down the trigger to
start moving and increase and decrease the simulated gears by using the “+”
and “-” buttons.
Note: The RC won’t unlock when not in active connection with the board.
safety
Here’s how to practice foiling safely:
How to eFoil
For your safety and that of others, please ensure that you obtain proper
training or practice before operating a SiFly eFoil. Failure to do so may
cause damage to you, your property or third parties. This 3-step guide will
get you foiling from zero to hero in the safest and fastest way possible!
Foiling on all fours
To start, position yourself on the board on all fours and use your weight to
push the nose down. Gradually increase the speed until you feel the board
getting lighter and more responsive. Once you reach the planning speed, slowly
move your hips and body backwards until you feel the board lifting off from
the water. Immediately shift your weight forward and land on the water. Repeat
these short flights and slowly increase their distance to get a feel for how
the wings react to shifts in weight. To turn around, safely land on the water
and steer the board with your hands. Exercise caution when losing control and
crashing, and always try to jump to the side and away from the board. That
will minimise the chance of colliding with the foil.
Foiling upright on your knees
Once you are confident with foiling on all fours, you can try foiling on your
knees. Position yourself towards the middle of the board while maintaining an
upright upper body position, which is critical to preserving balance.
Gradually accelerate the board to planning speed and spread your arms to help
your balance. Slowly move your weight backwards by trying to sit on your
heels. When the board lifts off, move your weight forward by standing up from
the knees to land on the water. If you feel that the board’s nose is rising
uncontrollably, you probably have to move your knees a small step forward. If
you keep increasing the speed, but the board won’t lift off, you are standing
too far forward and have to move yourself backwards.
Foiling upright
If you can already foil on your knees, foiling upright will be a natural
progression. Stand up on the board and accelerate to planning speed. Carefully
release some weight from your front foot, moving your hips backwards, and the
board will lift off the water. Immediately move your hips forward and land
safely. Practice the Touch & Go exercise and gradually increase the length of
the foiling flights. Until you get comfortable, it’s advisable to land on the
water before making a turn. Turning while foiling requires precise weight
transfers and balance, so avoid leaning too much over the sides of the board,
or you will crash. With time and practice, you will be able to carve hard,
lean close to the water, or even do 360 turns.
Safety and Disclaimer
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Congratulations on the purchase of your new SiFly eFoil! The eFoil is an innovative battery-powered electric surfboard that allows users to fly above water virtually silently and emissions-free.
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Like all watercraft, the SiFly eFoil requires riders to take specific precautions while using it. For this reason, we urge you to read through the User Manual carefully – in particular, the safety information and the instructions for assembly, set up, and use before operating.
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It is important to note that SiFly shall not bear any responsibility and liability against damage to the user, their property, or third parties. By handling a SiFly product, you agree you are doing so at your own risk.
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So get ready to fly into a fascinating new world! We wish you many hours of fun with SiFly!
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All information within this guide is subject to change at the discretion of SiFly. For the latest product details and our complete User Manual visit our website at www.sifly.global/support
Warning -
All SiFly products conform to the current safety standards and are specially designed to operate safely.
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Nevertheless, always wear an impact vest and helmet and ride far alway from swimmers and other watercraft. Never ride further away from shore than you can swim back and always let somebody know of your plans.
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Consider the safety of the environment. Do not ride in shallow waters with a depth of less than 1.0 m, crowded areas, rocky banks and in extreme weather conditions.
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Children under 12 years of age should ride under adult supervision.
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Do not use incompatible components or alter this product in any way different from the instructions and documents provided by SiFly.
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It may be necessary to obtain a license to use a SiFly eFoil in certain areas.
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Use of the SiFly eFoil by pregnant women is not permitted.
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Never use the SiFly eFoil while under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs. Persons using the SiFly eFoil must be able to react quickly. Alcohol, medication and drugs can considerably inhibit the ability of users to react quickly.
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Use the SiFly eFoil only if you are completely healthy.
Maintenance and Storage
- Never leave your SiFly eFoil, Remote controller, SiFly PowerCell LR rechargeable battery and SiFly Battery Charger under direct sunlight or heat for prolonged periods. Never leave your eFoil and PowerCell in the car on a hot day!
- After each session rinse the board and foil thoroughly with fresh water. Pay attention to the motor and rubber seals.
- Crystallised salt can damage both of them. In case of water ingression in the battery compartment, clean it with fresh water and let it dry out before use.
- If you store your eFoil assembled for longer times, make sure to disassemble it every 3-4 weeks and apply TefGel to the screws and inserts, to avoid oxidation processes. Additionally, apply some dielectric gel to the communication and power connectors every once in a while to prevent electrolysis. Use the same gel to lubricate the O-ring on the top of the mast plate to ensure a good seal.
FAQ
- How do I charge the Powercell?
- To charge the SiFly Powercell:
- Connect the charger to a power source.
- Place the Powercell on the charger’s magnet, ensuring a secure connection.
- The LED indicator will show the current battery capacity. A short blue flash indicates ongoing charging. Once fully charged, the LED will display solid green.
- How do I charge the Remote Controller?
- To charge the SiFly Remote Controller:
- Connect the supplied wireless Charging Pad to a power source using the provided cable and adapter.
- Place the Remote Controller on the Charging Pad to initiate wireless charging.
- Where can I download the SiFly App?
- The SiFly App can be downloaded from both the App Store (for iOS devices) and the Google Play Store (for Android devices).
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