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Congratulations on your new Firefly SUP Drives (Firefly) product.
Firefly electric paddleboard drives are handcrafted providing
best-in-class performance. We do this by combining our unique
forward-mounted drive with ePropulsion's advanced
electronics. Your eSUP board is swift and balanced, providing
fantastic range and maneuverability on the water.
Safety
Please read and honor all the safety items in this manual
including the following important safety requirements.
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Keep a safe distance from people, docks, shore, shallow
water, floating objects and submerged obstacles.
•
Always wear a personal floatation device (PDF). It is also
recommended that you wear a safety leash that attaches
the rider to the board.
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Do not use a battery that shows any sign of damage. Our
batteries are designed to be waterproof, and damage can
compromise the watertight integrity of the battery leading
to a potential fire or explosion.
Warning: Do not run the motor in air. This may damage the
motor and cause excessive noise during operation.
Owner's Manual
March 2021
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  • Page 1 Congratulations on your new Firefly SUP Drives (Firefly) product. Firefly electric paddleboard drives are handcrafted providing best-in-class performance. We do this by combining our unique forward-mounted drive with ePropulsion's advanced electronics. Your eSUP board is swift and balanced, providing fantastic range and maneuverability on the water.
  • Page 2 Rigging at the Beach 1. Place the wireless controller on your wrist and secure snuggly with the Velcro strap. 2. Tip your board onto its rail, pull the pin from the motor shaft, and insert the motor wire and shaft through the board. Reinstall the pin making sure it goes through the hole in the deck adaptor plate and that the propeller portion of the motor is aft.
  • Page 3 Tips and Tricks Clean Startup Standup before starting the motor. Set the controller to full speed and time your first paddle stroke to coincide with the motor for a synchronized initial glide. Smooth Turns For smooth and easy turns, drop one foot back so your stance is facing into the turn (toe-side).
  • Page 4 regular footers (surf lingo) will gain control and comfort with a slight bias to toe-side. To adjust, shutdown the motor and loosen the two screws on the deck adaptor plate. Rotate the adaptor clockwise or counterclockwise and retighten the screws. Check your adjustment by running at full speed and watching a distant object for reference.
  • Page 5 Safety Notice Like any water sport, standup paddling boarding with a motor can be dangerous and involves certain risks which often cannot be predicted or avoided. Those risks include but are not limited to personal injury, property damage, even death, which may result from, among other things, loss of control and collisions with people and objects.
  • Page 6 Electronic System Operating Instructions Firefly uses ePropulsion Vaquita technology. The following excerpts from the Vaquita User’s provide important details on how the electronics operate. A full version of the Vaquita User’s manual can be found at epropulsion.com...

  • Page 7: Technical Data

    2.3 Technical Data VAQUITA General Data Input power 300 W Static thrust 23 lbs Total weight 5 kg / 8.8 lbs VAQUITA Motor weight 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs 162 mm x 167 mm x 182 mm / Dimension 6.4” x 6.6” x 7.2”...
  • Page 8 VAQUITA Charger Input power 180 W Input voltage (AC) 100 V ~ 240 V Input frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz Input current ≤ 3 A Output voltage (DC) 25.2 V / 7 A Operating: -29˚C ~ 45.5˚C / -20.2˚F ~ 113.9˚F Temperature range Storage: -40˚C ~ 75˚C / -40˚F ~ 167˚F...
  • Page 9 2.4 Declaration Object of the Declaration: Product: Kayak/SUP Motor Model: VAQUITA, VAQUITA S Company Name: Dongguan ePropulsion Intelligence Technology Limited Company Address: Room 202, Bldg.17A, Headquarter No.1, 4th XinZhu Road, SongShan Lake District, Dong Guan City, Guang Dong Province, China...
  • Page 10 The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Signature: Shizheng Tao, Chief Executive Officer & Cofounder of Dongguan ePropulsion Intelligence Technology Limited...

  • Page 11: Operation

    4. Operation To operate VAQUITA, it’s critical to understand how to use the battery and remote control correctly. Read this part carefully before any operation. 4.1 Using the Battery 4.1.1 Battery LEDs The four LEDs of VAQUITA Battery display battery level, indicate errors and show pairing status.
  • Page 12 (for 3s) and the error (for 3s) alternately. If multiple errors occur simultaneously, the errors will be displayed in this priority sequence: Error4 Error3 Error1 Error2. Error4 VAQUITA Battery over-temperature may occur during charging. If the error persists, please consult the authorized dealers for help.
  • Page 13 4.1.2 Switching On/Off VAQUITA Battery Power Button Figure 4-2 The below table indicates how to switch on/off VAQUITA Battery. Operation Description In power-off state, press the power button and hold until all LEDs light up one by one. Then release the button.

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    Remove the battery off the SUP board/kayak and take it to a dry and safe place. 2) Plug the output cable of VAQUITA Charger into the charge/discharge port of VAQUITA Battery and tighten the connector. Then plug the input cable of VAQUITA Charger into the socket.
  • Page 15 4.2 Use of VAQUITA Remote Control 4.2.1 Switching On/Off the Remote Control Before switching on the remote control, please check to - make sure the throttle is at zero position. - make sure the motor is securely attached to the SUP board or kayak.

  • Page 16: Controlling The Motor

    4.2.2 Controlling the Motor If the throttle is not at zero position, the LED will flash slowly. Please return the throttle to zero position first then starting the motor, otherwise you will fail to start the motor. Operations Description Speed Slide the throttle forward to speed up and, slide control the throttle backward to slow down.

  • Page 17: Replacing Battery For Remote Control

    4.2.3 Replacing Battery for Remote Control VAQUITA Remote Control is powered by an in-built battery (model: CR2032). If the remote beeps every 1s for 5 successive times before normally switched on, it indicates the remote is running out of power.
  • Page 18 4.3 Pairing Remote Control with Battery VAQUITA Remote Control and VAQUITA Battery in each package are well paired prior to delivery, but if: ① the remote is a new one, or ② the battery is a new one, communication will fail and users need to build wireless communication between the remote control and the battery.

  • Page 19: Transport And Storage

    Check applicable laws and regulations before transport. 6.2 Storage If you are not going to use VAQUITA for a long time, it is advised to clean and check it prior to storage. It is recommended to pack VAQUITA with its original package for storage.

  • Page 20: Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance is very important for keeping VAQUITA in its optimal operating state. It’s suggested to take VAQUITA Motor out of the water after use. Check the cable regularly for damage. Charge VAQUITA Battery after each use.

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