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Binding the Receiver and Transmitter:
If for some reason your boat is not connected with your Transmitter make
sure you are turning the Transmitter (Pistol Grip radio) on fi rst and then plug
the battery into the boat. If this doesn't solve the issue you will need to bind the
Transmitter to the boat's receiver.
- Switch on the Transmitter, making sure the indicator light is red.
- Plug in the battery into the boat
- Press down the BIND button on the boat's receiver.
- The receiver's green light will turn on to indicate that the binding has been
successful.
- The boat should now accept inputs from the transmitter.
If you were unsuccessful in binding the boat to the Transmitter unplug the bat-
tery in the boat and turn off the radio. Then repeat the binding process.
Water-cooled and water-proof electronics:
All LiteHawk Marine items are water-cooled! Your LiteHawk CHAMP picks
up water through a dedicated water pick up near the rudder, as the boat is mov-
ing through the water. The water is forced through the the water-cooled motor
mount and the Receiver/ESC. This helps to keep your motor and electronics cool.
For additional protection the Receiver and Electronic Speed Control (ESC) have
also been waterproofed. All this protection helps to avoid the classic problem that
all R/C power boats have - how to keep everything cool.
- Before using your new boat carefully check the silicone cooling tubes are con-
nected securely and not blocked. Ensure that the water inlet at the base of the
hull is not obstructed. A good way to check for blockages is to use your mouth to
blow air into the outlet tube and make sure you have air exiting the inlet at the
base of the hull.
- If you are running the boat in salt water, than you should blow out the cooling
system as mentioned above after use. If possible run in fresh water for a minute
or so to fl ush the lines.
LiteHawk CHAMP - On The Water
When using your CHAMP make sure the water is clear. NEVER DRIVE YOUR
BOAT WITH PEOPLE IN THE WATER. Remember the CHAMP is fast. Apply the
throttle slowly to avoid crashing into solid objects.
When using your boat in lakes or larger bodies of water, check the area for
rocks, logs, etc.. that could damage the boat while driving. Do not run the boat in
water with weeds growing to the surface, as they will get caught in the propeller
and stress the motor and electronics. Check water currents before putting the
boat in the water. Strong currents are not recommended. Make sure the water is
at least 8 inches deep.
Make sure your hands are clear of the propeller and rudder when you are plac-
ing the boat in and out of the water. For your fi rst few runs try to keep the boat
within 10-30ft of you so you can see how the boat reacts to steering and throt-
tle input. Once you have more experience you can venture a little farther away.
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