Oceanic Mako 1 Owner's Manual - Getting Started
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GETTING STARTED
REASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
FIG. 7 - Housing O-rings.
1.
Depress the power switch of the charging unit to the “OFF” position.
2.
Unplug the electrical cord from the outlet.
3.
Disconnect the battery leads from the power leads of the charging
unit.
4.
Reconnect the motor leads to the battery only if the vehicle is intended
to be used immediately .
CAUTION: ALWAYS store the vehicle with the battery
disconnected.
5.
Wait at least 30 minutes before proceeding further, to allow the bat-
teries to finish discharging the hydrogen gas which can be produced
during the charging cycle.
6.
Closely examine the o-ring sealing surfaces of both the fore shell and
the main housing, to ensure that they are perfectly clean, dry, and
free of any scratches, distortion, or other damage.
7.
Remove both body seal o-rings from the main housing and dress them
with a very light film of silicone grease. Remove any visible excess by
running the o-ring between thumb and forefinger.
NOTE: It is very important that these o-rings remain clean and
free of any grit or debris prior to installation. Avoid applying
excessive amounts of silicone grease, as this will attract grit and
other debris that may interfere with the o-ring seal.
CAUTION: Aerosol spray silicone is to be strictly avoid-
ed. DO NOT attempt to use it as a substitute for silicone
grease, or use it anywhere else on or near the vehicle.
8.
To install the larger diameter body seal o-ring onto the lower sealing
surface of the main housing, lay one side of the o-ring in place and
hold secure while gently stretching the rest of the o-ring over the main
housing and onto the sealing surface (Fig. 7).
CAUTION: DO NOT twist or roll the o-ring down onto
the housing, as this will cause improper seating.
9.
Use the same procedure to install the smaller diameter o-ring onto
the upper sealing surface of the main housing.
10. Look inside the fore shell and main housing to ensure that no mois-
ture, dust, or other debris has entered. If found to be dry and clean,
hold the fore shell above the housing and turn if necessary to ensure
the carrying handle at the nose of the shell is facing up, even with the
top of the main housing.
O-rings