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Zerotow Remote

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  1. Zerotow Remote, Remove screws: step 1, image 1 of 2 Zerotow Remote, Remove screws: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the screws from the perimeter of the remote.

    • Remove the Screws under the buttons first

  2. Zerotow Remote, Seperate the top cover from the handle assembly: step 2, image 1 of 3 Zerotow Remote, Seperate the top cover from the handle assembly: step 2, image 2 of 3 Zerotow Remote, Seperate the top cover from the handle assembly: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Use a knife blade or thin scraper to gently separate the cover from the handle assembly.

    • Work slowly around the perimeter until the the cover is free

    • The cables that connect the top cover to the handle are very short. do separate with uncontrolled force otherwise you will break the cables.

  3. Zerotow Remote, Remove battery connector: step 3, image 1 of 3 Zerotow Remote, Remove battery connector: step 3, image 2 of 3 Zerotow Remote, Remove battery connector: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Gently lift the bottom of the cover

    • With tweezers remove the power plug to the remote. This has the red and black wires to it.

  4. Zerotow Remote, Remove the wireless charger connector: step 4, image 1 of 2 Zerotow Remote, Remove the wireless charger connector: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use tweezers to remove the wireless charger connector. This is a USB micro connector and is very fragile.

  5. Zerotow Remote, Opening.: step 5, image 1 of 2 Zerotow Remote, Opening.: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • The screen can now be opened as shown

  6. Zerotow Remote, Reassembly: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use a syringe with a blunt tip to apply a thin bead of silicone grease to O-ring on the screen.

    • If you do not have a syringe you can use tooth pick or the tweezers to apply the grease.

    • Alternatively you can apply the grease to the handle side of the the remote

  7. Zerotow Remote, Reassembly - Connectors: step 7, image 1 of 2 Zerotow Remote, Reassembly - Connectors: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Connect the cables as shown

    • On the handle side align the power and charging cables to be as close as possible to their sockets

    • Close the lid and use the tweezer to plug in the power cable first, and then the USB

    • The USB is quite tricky to get in, take your time.

  8. Zerotow Remote, Pinched cables: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Once everything is connected, lift up each side of the screen to make sure no cables are going to be pinched.

    • Use tweezers to rearrange the cables if any look like they will be pinched

  9. Zerotow Remote, Check functionality: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Check all of the remote functionality before screwing it together

    • Wireless charging - Blue light turns on when on the charger

    • Throttle works and calibrates

    • Remote GPS works - leave outside for 10 mins and you should see 10+ satellites.

    • Range check to Boogie - greater than 25 meters

  10. Zerotow Remote, Screw together the cover to the handle: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Check again for no pinched cables

    • Start with the underside screws first, then the two on the front

    • Loosly tighten all the screws in the remote

    • work your way around the remote, tighten the screws a little bit more each time. Do not apply too much force as the screws can strip out the plastic easily.

    • Submerge the remote in FRESH water for 30 mins to ensure there is no leaks before use in salt water.

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Mark Duyvesteyn

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Very clear with great photos. Many thanks.

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