Helion Rivos Operating Instructions Manual

Helion Rivos Operating Instructions Manual

2.4ghz radio controlled model boat

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Operating Instructions

2.4GHz Radio Controlled Model Boat
Please read instruction manual carefully before operating.
CAUTION: DESIGNED FOR FRESH WATER USE ONLY!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Hull length:
Overall length:
Height:
Battery:
Transmitter:
Motor:
On-Board Electronics: 40A water-cooled brushless ESC, full size steering servo,
24.25" (615.95mm)
28" (711.2m)
4.5" (114.3mm)
3600mAh 3S 11.1V 25C LiPo
2CH 2.4GHz
Brushless 1800Kv water-cooled outrunner
2.4GHz water resistant receiver
MADE IN CHINA

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions 2.4GHz Radio Controlled Model Boat Please read instruction manual carefully before operating. CAUTION: DESIGNED FOR FRESH WATER USE ONLY! SPECIFICATIONS: Hull length: 24.25” (615.95mm) Overall length: 28” (711.2m) Height: 4.5” (114.3mm) Battery: 3600mAh 3S 11.1V 25C LiPo Transmitter: 2CH 2.4GHz Motor: Brushless 1800Kv water-cooled outrunner...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1800KV water-cooled brushless motor and 40A water-cooled, water-proof brushless ESC. Also included is a powerful 3S 3600mAh 25C Lipo battery–whichisnotincludedwithsomecompetitiveproducts. The Rivos BL is a RTR (Ready-To-Run) boat that comes 100% factory- assembled and includes a durable ABS hull, with pre-applied race-inspired graphics.Theincluded2-channel,2.4GHzradiofeaturesfullyproportional steeringandthrottlecontrol.TheRivosBLevenincludestheAAbatteries...
  • Page 3: SafetyPrecautions

    Safety Precautions Failuretousethisproductintheintendedmannerasdescribedinthefollowinginstructionscan resultindamageand/orpersonalinjury.ARadioControlled(RC)boatisnotatoy!Ifmisusedit can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Keep items that could become entangled in the propeller away from the propeller, including loose clothing, tools, etc. Be especially sure to keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away fromthepropeller.Astheuserofthisproductyouaresolelyandwhollyresponsibleforoperating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
  • Page 4: BatteryInstallAndCharging

    Contents Battery Install and Charging Install Batteries in Transmitter Slidethebatterydooroffofthebottomofthetransmitterand install the4-AAbatteries.Makesuretochecktheorientationof thecells,notingthatthecorrectorientationisindicatedinsidethe batterybox.Slidethebatteryboxdoorbackinplace. Charge 3-Cell Li-Po Drive Battery TheincludedLiPobatterycomesshippedwithabouta50% charge.YoumustchargethebatterywithaLithiumbattery balance charger. If you do not have a suitable charger we suggest purchasing a Radient charger - either the Primal Charger (RDNA0041) or Ascend Charger (RDNA0044).
  • Page 5: TransmitterDetails

    Transmitter Details TheRivosBLincludesapistolgrip2-channeltransmitterequippedwith2.4GHztechnology, digital trims, servo reversing and travel volume adjustment on the steering channel. Rudder Trim 50/50 70/30 Steering Wheel Antenna Throttle Trim Proportion Switch Bind Button On/Off Steering Reverse Throttle Trigger Rudder Travel Throttle Reverse Volume Knob Battery Box...
  • Page 6: Preparing Your Boat

    ON. Releasethebuttonafterthetransmitterpowersup.The transmitterwillmakeabeepingsoundtoindicatethat it is in bind/pair mode. Within approximately 5 seconds the Rivos will link and the rudder will center and LED will go solid. Transmitter Bind Button Remove the bind plug from the receiver. You are ready to Press and Hold run.
  • Page 7: How To Operate Your Boat

    Toinitiatealeftturn,rotatethesteeringwheelcounter-clockwisewhileholdingthetriggertothespeedsettingyoudesire. Ifthesteeringisnottightenough,increasethetravelvolumebyrotatingthetravelvolumeknobclockwisetillyoureach the desired amount. Important Battery Cautions TheRivosBLboatwithbrushlessmotorcanbepoweredby: • Uptoamaximumofa3-cellLiPobattery. • Neverleavethebatterypluggedintheboatafteruse.Thebatterywillbecomeoverdischarged               toalevelthatwilldestroyitscapacitytobecharged.Overdischargeofthedrivebatteryisnot              covered under warranty.
  • Page 8: SettingFailsafe

    Setting Failsafe The Rivos BL comes with the receiver failsafe set to NONE. In the event of loss of signal the motor will stopandtheboatwilldrift.Ifthesignalisregainednormalfunctionwillreturn.Ifyouwishtoprogram thefailsafetoacustomsettingjustfollowthesesimplesteps: • WithboththetransmitterandreceiverpoweredON,pressthebindbuttononthereceiver  for about 3 seconds. • ThereceiverwillenterthefailsafesettingmenuandthereceiverLEDwillflash. • Youhaveabout3secondstomovethecontrolstothepositionthatyouwishtoprogram  into failsafe. •...
  • Page 9: Rivos Bl Spare Parts

    Rivos BL Spare Parts HLNB0080 Rivos BL RTR boat HLNB0081 PaintedHull:RivosBL HLNB0083 PaintedCoverwithLatch(Yellow):RivosBL HLNB0084 DecalSheet:RivosBL HLNB0085 CoverLatch:RivosBL HLNB0086 1800KvWater-CooledBLMotorw/Mount:RivosBL HLBN0087 BLFlexShaftw/Nut:RivosBL HLBN0088 BLFlexShaftMount:RivosBL HLBN0089 BLShaftAdapterSet:RivosBL HLBN0090 WaterCoolingMotorMount:RivosBL HLBN0026 WaterCoolingTube:RivosBL HLNB0027 RudderPushrod:Rivos,RivosBL HLNB0028 RudderPartsSet:Rivos,RivosBL HLNB0032 PropShaft:Rivos,RivosBL HLNB0033 Propeller:Rivos,RivosBL HLNB0034 WaterproofReplacementServo:Rivos,RivosBL HLNB0036...
  • Page 10: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and Service Exclusively Available at HobbyTown 30 Day Limited Warranty We warranty that the Product(s) purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and work manship when the product is new (before being used) for the limited warranty term period, 30 days, from the date of purchase by the Purchaser.
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