SEABOB F5 - Care and Maintenance; Cleaning the SEABOB

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6. Care
Repairs and maintenance work on the SEABOB and
charger that go beyond the procedures described in
this chapter may only be carried out by an authorized
technician. Work of this type is dangerous and may re-
sult in severe injury or cause damage to the SEABOB and
charger if not carried out by an authorized technician.
Work beyond the described procedures may also void
your warranty.
Never alter or modify any part of the
SEABOB or charger. Doing so may result in serious injury
or death.
Tip: Be aware that components such as batteries, seals,
impeller and stator are wearing parts. Signs of wear and
use may also appear on the housing, surface finish, dis-
play screen, etc.
No special maintenance is required if you adhere to the
instructions for care specified below. Aside from regu-
lar cleaning and care, you only have to replace wearing
parts when necessary. Nevertheless, we recommend that
you have the SEABOB checked after approx. 3,000 hours
of motor operation to ensure that all parts are working
properly (for example, the motor sealing case). To have
the SEABOB checked, please contact the manufacturer or
your specialist dealer.
To care for your SEABOB, regularly perform the fol-
lowing:
6.1 Cleaning the SEABOB
When cleaning the SEABOB, never
stand it upright on the front bumper or on the water out-
let of the jet channel. The SEABOB could tip over and
be damaged or damage other objects. Furthermore, this
could prove to be dangerous for any persons in close
proximity.
1. Place the SEABOB on a sturdy and dry surface that
will not damage the components. Slightly tilt the
SEABOB to ease the cleaning process.
2. After using the device, first remove salt deposits, dirt
or other foreign objects by rinsing the components
with fresh water (from a low-pressure source such
as a garden hose or watering can) and / or blowing
them out with air from a low-pressure hose. Ensure
that places which are not easily accessible (e.g. water
inlets and outlets) are rinsed thoroughly or blown out
with air.
3. Clean the SEABOB using a soft, clean cloth. If neces-
sary, you can also use a mild cleaning agent designed
for plastic surfaces that will not damage the finish.
Dirt or salt deposits can corrode the
sealing surface of the SEABOB. Even minute damage or
dirt on the sealing surfaces can reduce the effectiveness
of the seal, resulting in damage to the SEABOB as well as
damage to the motor and the motor‘s electronic system.
Aggressive cleaning agents such as
aerosol sprays, petroleum-based substances, acetone
and alcohol as well as sharp objects may damage the
SEABOB. Avoid scratching the display screen while clean-
ing the device. This screen is coated to prevent scratch-
ing. Even so, particularly sand or salt deposits may leave
permanent scratches on the screen if rubbed against the
screen.
4. Check the sealing surfaces of the connection port
and screw cap. In particular, look for any sand or salt
deposits that may be present. Immediately remove
any sand or salt deposits, being particularly careful
when doing so. Make sure that no current is flow-
ing to the connection port. Rinse off the hermetically