Maintenance; Maintaining The Awake Vinga; Post-Ride Care Routine; Hull Maintenance - Awake VINGA Series User Manual

5 Maintenance

5.1 Maintaining the Awake VINGA

Never attempt to repair or open
the Awake VINGA by yourself. Any
procedures not covered or described in
this section are only to be carried out
by an authorized technician at your
nearest dealership or by Awake.

5.1.1 Post-Ride Care Routine

Depending on where you ride, the water
may contain lime, salt and other minerals.
Residues from these minerals may be
deposited on your Board and Drive Unit
as the water dries. Large deposits on the
hull will impact your maximum speed, and
deposits on the impeller and other drive
unit components may cause corrosion. It
is therefore recommended that you always
rinse the entire board and Drive Unit with
fresh water and a dry with a cloth after
each use cycle. Care should be taken to
ensure that all areas of the board are
rinsed, including small cavities.
Note! Do not use high pressure water or air
when rinsing or cleaning the equipment.
The Flex HC should also be rinsed with
freshwater and dried before storage.
Depending on your location, air moisture
levels may be high. For this reason,
you should regularly keep the electrical
connectors clean. The connector plugs are
cleaned by carefully wiping them with a dry
cloth.
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5.1.2 Hull Maintenance

In order to maintain a high-quality surface
finish on the VINGA, a wax suitable for
marine applications should be applied to
the hull of the board periodically.
Should the hull sustain any minor cosmetic
scratches or cracks it may be repaired by
the user. Carefully sand down the area
surrounding the damage using fine-grit
sandpaper, fill any cracks with marine
grade epoxy, then re-apply a suitable clear
lacquer.
In the event of serious damage to the hull,
or you are unsure about the severity of
damage to your hull, contact Awake.

5.1.3 Drive Unit Care

To preserve an efficient connection
between the Flex BP and the Drive Unit,
it is important to rinse off the gold pins
on the connector module with fresh water
after each ride. It is also recommended
to treat the gold pins on the connector
module with contactor spray at the end of
every ride session, to further protect them
from corrosion.
To keep the precision fitting of your Wings,
it is recommended to remove the Wings
from the Drive Unit after every ride and
clean out potential debris such as sand,
salt or sea weed.
Check for loose parts on the jet system
after every ride. Tighten if needed.