Oceanic Mako 1 Owner's Manual - Owner'S Guide
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Mako
OWNER'S GUIDE
MAINTAINING YOUR MAKO
The Mako’s batteries should be fully charged within 24 hours following
each use, or immediately following use if the red (low) battery indicator
appears, following the procedures outlined in the section titled, Getting
Started. The charger should be kept in a waterproof container between
uses to prevent exposure to moisture or salt air.
If properly stored and maintained, the Mako’s batteries can be re-charged
up to 250 times before requiring replacement. After 250 charging cycles,
however, it becomes extremely important that the batteries are replaced
with new by your Authorized Oceanic Dealer before the vehicle is used
or stored, due to the higher levels of hydrogen gas that can be emitted by
an older, deteriorated battery. It is therefore important to maintain an
accurate log of all maintenance performed, including battery charge cycles,
storage intervals, and Annual Inspections and other services performed
by your Authorized Oceanic Dealer or the Oceanic factory.
NOTE: A Maintenance Log is provided in the back of this
manual for your convenience.
Like any other piece of diving equipment, your Mako should be rinsed
with fresh water after every dive, particularly in the areas of the side
handles, latching buckles, and the propellor hub. Ideally, it is recom-
mended that you first immerse the vehicle in a large tub of fresh water
and allow it to soak for several hours before giving it a final rinse.
CAUTION: DO NOT expose any parts or components of
the Mako to petroleum based substances (such as gaso-
line or oil), alcohol, toluene, methyl-ethylketone, ace-
tone, strong detergents, or fluorocarbons (aerosol
sprays). These substances are known to cause stress
cracks and crazing to the thermoplastic materials from
which many of the Mako’s components are made.
Prior to storage, it is important to ensure that the batteries are charged
to 100% capacity, and that the unit has stood open for a full hour after-
wards to allow any hydrogen gas to vent completely. Before assembling
the fore shell onto the main housing, it is extremely important to discon-
nect the motor from the battery. The vehicle should be stored standing
upright on its propellor shroud.
WARNING: DO NOT store the vehicle in a discharged
state, or with the batteries connected to the motor.
Regardless of warranty status, it is also very important to bring
the Mako to your Authorized Oceanic Dealer on an annual basis
for a complete, factory authorized inspection to determine what
service may be needed, if any. Be sure to record the date of this
inspection in your Maintenance Log, along with the name of the
Authorized Oceanic Dealer where the inspection was performed.
Battery Maintenance
Storage
Annual Dealer Inspections
Post-Dive Maintenance