torqeedo Travel 603 S Electric Outboard Motor User Guide

Travel 603 S Electric Outboard Motor
**User Guide

Travel 603, 1103 CS/CL
**

Introduction

1.1 General information on the instructions
These instructions describe the major functions and activities of the Travel system.
ADVICE
Detailed information can be found in the digital operating manual, which you can access via the website, www.torqeedo.com using your mobile devices.
These instructions are intended to make it easier for you to become familiar with the Travel system, and to use it safely in compliance with its intended use. Every person using the Travel system should read and understand the instructions. For future reference, the instructions must be kept easily available and close to the Travel system at all times. Ensure that you always use the most recent version of the instructions. The most recent version of the instructions can be downloaded on the Internet www.torqeedo.com from our website under the Service Centre tab. Software updates may result in changes to the instructions.
If you follow these instructions carefully, you will be able to :

• Avoid dangers.
• Reduce repair costs and outage times.
• Increase the reliability and service life of the Travel system.

1.2 Explanation of symbols

Magnetic field
Read the instructions carefully
Anyone with a cardiac pacemaker must maintain a distance of at least 50 cm from the magnetic pin and battery/motor during operation.
Keep magnetic cards (e.g.credit cards) and other magnetically sensitive data media at least 50 cm away.
Time for inspection or disposal of the battery.
The battery must be fully charged at the latest by the date specified on the packaging.

Registering the device

You can register your Travel system using the serial numbers ­ see section “Nameplate” in the digital operating manual. You can register free of charge via the Torqeedo website: https://www.torqeedo.com/de/service-center/device- registration.html.

Technical data

(S) / 113(L) cm

Lithium-ion battery

check of the state of charge; recharge to 50 % if necessary
Charging time (power supply unit)| 5.5 h| 10.5 h
Battery charging temperature| 0 °C to +45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)

The Travel system is protected from dirt and water ingress (max. 0.5 hours, max. 1 m).

Safety

ADVICE
Detailed information can be found in the digital operating manual, which you can access via the website, www.torqeedo.com using your mobile devices.
4.1 Safety features

off the Travel system. The propeller then comes to a stop.
Tiller| Ensures that the Travel system is started only from the neutral position, in order to prevent unintentional start-up of the Travel system.

4.2 General safety provisions
4.2.1 Intended use
The Travel system functions as a drive system for marine craft. It must be operated in chemical-free waterways of sufficient depth.
Intended use also includes:

• Compliance with the information in these instructions and in the digital operating manual.
• Attachment of the Travel system to the attachment points specified for this purpose, and compliance with the specified torque values.
• Compliance with care and service intervals.
• The exclusive use of original replacement parts and components intended by Torqeedo for this product.
• The use of a Torqeedo zinc anode (item no.: 1939-00) if the motor is used in salt water.

Charging using a solar panel
The battery can also be charged using a solar panel from the Torqeedo accessories range or using solar panels from other manufacturers. Batteries from 2015 or later (serial number starts with 15 or higher) provide this option. The panel’s open-circuit voltage should be between 15 and 50 V, and power up to 150 W peak is suitable.
4.2.2 Foreseeable misuse
Use other than, or going beyond, that defined in Chapter 4.2.1, “Intended use” is deemed to be unintended use. The operator bears the sole responsibility for damage arising from unintended use, and the manufacturer accepts no liability whatsoever.
Amongst others, the following are deemed to be unintended use: Operation of the propeller out of the water. Use of the Travel system outside of marine craft. Any modification to the product.
4.2.3 Before use
ADVICE
Detailed information can be found in the digital operating manual, which you can access via the website, www.torqeedo.com using your mobile devices.

• Check the status and all functions of the Travel system (including Emergency Stop) at low power before every trip; see section “Service intervals” in the digital operating manual.
• In the event of motor malfunctions, an error code appears on the display. After the error has been eliminated, the motor can be continued to be driven from the neutral position in most cases. See descriptions and details in Chapter 9, “Error messages”.
• Protect the battery from mechanical damage. In the event of damage to the battery housing, do not use or charge the battery any more.
• To prevent damage to the electronics, the motor unit must be taken out of the water if the boat is powered by other means (towing, sailing, using other motors).
• Note that the motor automatically reduces its speed at full throttle at high ambient temperatures, to prevent the battery from overheating. This is indicated by a flashing thermometer symbol on the display (overheat protection mode).
• The shaft seals which seal the motor to the gear shaft may be damaged if the motor is operated out of the water for longer periods of time. There is a danger of overheating the motor.

4.2.4 General safety information
DANGER!
Risk of fatal electric shock! Contact with uninsulated or damaged parts can result in death or severe physical injuries.
Do not use damaged chargers
DANGER!
Risk of explosion due to the formation of oxyhydrogen gas!
Death or severe physical injuries may result.

• In case the battery is submerged more than one meter underwater for a short period of time, contact Torqeedo Service and do not attempt to recover the battery.
• If the battery has been submerged in shallow water (<1 meter) for more than 30 minutes, contact Torqeedo Service and do not attempt to recover the battery.

DANGER!
Risk of death from lithium fire! Death or severe physical injuries may result.

• A lithium fire cannot be extinguished using water; if possible, smother the fire with sand.
• Use water to cool the battery and to prevent the fire from spreading.
• Move the battery to a position in which it causes the least amount of damage possible.

DANGER!
Risk of death from electromagnetic radiation.

• Death or severe physical injuries may result.
• Anyone with a cardiac pacemaker must maintain a distance of at least 50 cm from the magnetic pin and battery/motor during operation.

WARNING!
Danger to life from a boat that is not maneuverable.
This can result in severe physical injuries or death.

• Before starting a trip, make yourself familiar with the travel area, because the range displayed on the onboard computer does not take wind, current, and direction of travel into account.
• Build in a sufficient buffer for the necessary range.
• Before starting a trip, inform yourself of the intended travel area, and take note of the predicted weather and water conditions.
• Depending on the size of the boat, keep the typical safety equipment ready (anchor, paddles, means of communication, auxiliary drive if necessary).
• Check the system for mechanical damage before setting out on a trip.
• Do not use the system unless it is in proper working order.

WARNING!
Mechanical hazard from rotating components! This can result in severe physical injuries or death.

• Do not wear jewelry or lose clothing in the vicinity of the drive shaft or the propeller. Tie up long, loose hair.
• Switch off the Travel system when there are people in the immediate vicinity of the drive shaft or the propeller. Do not carry out maintenance or cleaning work on the drive shaft or propeller if the Travel system is engaged.
• Operate the propeller only when it is under water.

Start-up

5.1 Installation of drive and steering components in the boat
ADVICE
Detailed information on installation can be found in these instructions from page 2, and also in the digital operating manual, which you can access via the website www.torqeedo.com using your mobile devices.
**CAUTION!
The danger of crashing when components are inserted! Minor or moderately severe physical injuries may result. Never put hands or fingers between the components.
ADVICE
Ensure that you have a steady footing when installing the outboard. Connect the tiller and the battery only after installing the drive onto the boat.
ADVICE
Do not use excessive force when plugging in the cables, since this may bend the pins.
The cables must not be crushed, crimped, or damaged. The union nut on the plugs must be put on straight to prevent damage to  the thread during tightening.
Fixing the steering in place
The small fixing pin can be used to prevent the motor from making steering movements. The boat can then be steered via the rudder (e.g. for sailing boats). Locking the steering is optional. Trimming the motor Trimming allows the motor to be positioned optimally relative to the water surface.
ADVICE
Detailed information on fixing the steering and trimming the motor can be found in these instructions on page 2, and also in the digital operating manual, which you can access via the website www.torqeedo.com using your mobile devices.
5.2 Start-up of the on-board computer
5.2.1 Displays and symbols**
The tiller is fitted with an integrated display or onboard computer and three buttons.

1. Battery charge state in percent
2. Remaining range at the current speed
3. Speed over ground
4. Present power consumption in Watts
5. Drive slowly
6. Charging
7. GPS searching
8. Stop
9. Temperature
10. Error

Drive slowly (5)| Displayed when the battery capacity is <30 %. Three beeps will sound. The beep will sound again once the state of charge drops below 20 % and 10 %.
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Charging (6)| Displayed during charging.
GPS searching (7)| The integrated GPS module searches for satellite signals in order to calculate speed.
Stop (8)| This symbol appears if the tiller handle needs to be placed in a“` neutral position. This is necessary before you can move off.
Temperature (9)| This symbol appears in case of excess temperature of the motor or battery. In this case, the motor itself reduces the power independently.
Error (10)| In the event of an error, the Error symbol appears in the bottom box, and an error code is displayed. The code indicates the component which triggered it, and also the component error. Details of the error codes are found in Chapter 9, “Error messages”.

5.2.2 Display settings
In the Set-up menu, you can select the units to be displayed on-screen (in orange).

1. Press the Set-up button in order to access the Set-up menu.
2. Use the CAL button to set the unit in which the remaining range is to be displayed.
3. Use the CAL button to change the unit, and confirm this using Set-up. The second unit can now be changed. Repeatedly pressing the SET-UP button will open the main screen.

Operation

6.1 Emergency Stop
DANGER!
Risk of death if the Emergency Stop is not triggered! Death or severe physical injuries may result. Attach the cord on the magnetic kill switch to the skipper’s wrist or to his life jacket
There are various options for stopping the Travel system rapidly:
Place the tiller in the Stop position. Pull off the magnetic kill switch. Remove the motor cable from the battery.
6.2 Travel mode
6.2.1 Starting a trip
ADVICE
During breaks in a trip, if there are swimmers near the boat while at anchor: remove the magnetic kill switch in order to avoid unintentionally starting the Travel system.

Starting the motor

1. Switch the motor on by pressing the On/Off button (1) for one second.
2. Place the magnetic kill switch on the tiller.

6.2.2 Forwards/reverse motion
1. Operate the tiller handle as follows:

• Turn the tiller handle to the right.
  Forward drive

• Turn the tiller handle to the neutral position.
  Neutral position

• Turn the tiller handle to the left. Reverse motion

The operating mode can be reversed. Follow the recalibration instructions for E21 to E23 in the Error Messages section.
6.2.3 Steering
1. Operate the tiller handle as follows:

• Tilt the tiller to starboard.
  The boat turns left.

• Tilt the tiller to port.
  The boat turns right.

• Hold the tiller straight.
  The boat moves straight forwards.

6.2.4 Ending the trip
Switching the motor of

1. Move the tiller to the neutral position.
2. Push and hold the On/Off button for three seconds.
3. Remove the magnetic kill switch.

You can switch the motor off in any operating condition. The Travel system switches off automatically when inactive. Proceed as follows after every use:

• Take the motor out of the water.
• In salt water or brackish water: Rinse the motor in fresh water.

6.3 Tilting the motor

CAUTION!
The danger of crashing if the motor tilts.
Minor or moderately severe physical injuries may result.

• When tilting the motor, ensure that no one is present in the vicinity of the motor.
• Do not reach into the mechanical parts when tilting the motor.

ADVICE
Always take the motor out of the water after use. This can be achieved by tilting the motor.
Grounding protection
ADVICE
The auto kick-up setting protects the motor in the event of grounding. It provides no guarantee that potential grounding will not cause damage to the propeller or even the motor. This applies particularly in the event of grounding on stones or rock.

Tilt lever
The tilt lever (1) allows the motor to be tilted upwards in the event of ground contact when it is in the tilt/auto kick-up position (lever up). In this position, reversing and braking are not possible. In the Lock position (lever down), automatic tilting upwards is switched off. Reversing is possible.
Tilting the motor upwards

1. Set the tilt lever (1) to the Tilt / Auto kick-up position (lever up).

2. Grasp the Travel system’s battery handle and tilt the motor unit up to the stop.
   The tilt lever locks in position.

3. Ensure that the motor unit is locked in position.

Operation

ADVICE
Ensure that the tilted motor does not turn in an uncontrolled manner in order to prevent damage to the battery, tiller, or the boat.
Tilting the motor down
2 Locking lever

1. Lift the motor and release the locking lever (2).
2. Slowly tilt the motor down.

6.4 Lithium-ion battery

CAUTION!
The rare danger of battery leaking electrolyte gases!
Minor or moderately severe physical injuries may result.

• Avoid skin contact.
• Do not inhale the expelled gases.
• Immediately rinse the affected area of the body with clean water.
  Immediately visit a doctor.

Note that lithium-ion batteries with a capacity > 100 Wh have been prohibited as luggage on commercial aircraft since 2009. Your motor’s battery exceeds the specified value and must not be carried in hand luggage or check-in luggage.

Battery protection

To protect the battery, comply with the following instructions:

• Remove the battery from the device when it is not in use.
• Do not open the battery housing.
• Cells and batteries must not come into contact with solvents e.g. thinners, alcohol, oil, anti-rust products, or agents which attack surfaces, e.g. detergents.
• Do not expose the battery to mechanical stress.
• In the event of damage to the battery housing, do not use or charge the battery anymore.
• Do not charge the battery over a longer period of time if it is not going to be used.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Do not store the battery in a location exposed to rain. High temperatures and humidity can lower the insulation resistance and lead to self-discharge and corrosion on the surface.

Battery power

Fig. 18: Battery overview

1. Tiller connection
2. Motor unit connection
3. Charger unit connection
4. Charge status display light

The batteries models 603 and 1103 CS/CL differ in their capacity. All motors can be operated using various batteries. You will find further information in Chapter 3, “Technical data”.
The Travel 1103 motor is reduced in power by 50 % when using the 500 Wh battery. Under standard conditions (including 20 °C ambient temperature) the battery capacity after 500 complete discharge/charge cycles is still approx. 80 %.
The battery can be charged during use (simultaneous charge and discharge). The power display shows only the power being drawn from the battery in this case. If the charging current is greater than the current drawn by the motor, the power display shows 0 W and the battery is being charged. The charge status display takes into account the charging current as well as the current drawn by the motor.
ADVICE
The charger unit connection must be sealed off using the provided cap if charging is not taking place.
ADVICE
The battery and power supply unit must not be covered during the charging process.
ADVICE
Charge the battery to 100 % before first use, or after a storage period of several months, in order to calibrate the charge status display. 99 % charge is not sufficient for calibration.
Charging the battery using the power supply unit

1. Connect the power supply unit to the socket and the charger unit connector (3).
   The charge status display light (4) flashes.

2. The charging process is complete as soon as the charge status display light (4) comes on all the time.
   For more detailed information, the tiller can be connected to the battery during the charging process. In this case, the display indicates the Charging function, as well as the state of charge in percent

Charging the battery from the onboard power supply

• Charge using a DC power supply in the range between 9.5 V and 50 V. The DC power supply must be able to provide at least 4 A.
• Use the Torqeedo 12/24 V charging cable (item number 1128-00) for charging.

Removing the drive

In order to remove the drive, perform the action steps from section Chapter 5, “Start-up” in reverse order.

Towing/slipping the boat

ADVICE
The motor must not be attached to the boat’s transom during towing/slipping, and the boat must not be towed/slipped with the motor in the tilted position.
When the boat is towed/slipped, the motor must always be removed; see Chapter 7, “Removing the drive”.
Comply with the national regulations for towing/slipping boats.

Error messages

The digital operating manual has a full list of error messages under www.torqeedo.com.

2. Disconnect the battery connection.
3. Release the blockage.
4. Turn the propeller one more turn by hand.
5. Reconnect the battery to the system.
E07| Overcurrent to motor| Continue at reduced power. Contact Torqeedo Service.
E21

E22

E23

| Tiller| Recalibrate.
1. Press and hold the CAL button for ten seconds.
✓ cal up appears on the display.
2. Set the tiller to full throttle forwards.
3. Press the CAL button.
✓ cal stp appears on the display.
4. Set the tiller to the neutral position.
5. Press the CAL button.
✓  cal dn appears on the display.
6. Set the tiller to full throttle reverse.
7. Press the CAL button.
If the problem persists, contact Torqeedo Service.

Disposal and environment

of the data cables. Clean the contacts using contact spray.
If necessary, contact Torqeedo Service and tell them the error code.
E43| Battery flat| Charge the battery. It may be possible to restart the motor slowly from the neutral position.

Disposal and environment

Dispose of as per
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU.

Digital operating manual

In the digital operating manual at www.torqeedo.com you will find further detailed information on the following subjects:

• Care and service
• General conditions of the warranty
• Disposal and environment
• EU Declaration of Conformity

References

• Electric Boat Drives | Torqeedo
• Product Registration - Torqeedo

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