Aquacat TURBO X Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 AQUACAT TURBO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Pre-launch Instructions  Setting up the transmitter  Connecting the antenna  Installing the batteries  Testing the throttle  Making sure the watertight hatch is sealed properly  Fitting the navigational buoy  Rudder check  Baiting up Launch Instructions ...
Page 3: Pre-Launch Instructions
Pre-launch instructions Setting up the transmitter Fit eight fully charged AA batteries into the remote control and switch on the unit . The LED on the remote should light-up with a solid green glow. Yellow LED indicates the batteries are running low. Red LED indicates batteries are completely flat.
Page 4 If your boat is fitted with an Auto Pilot module please refer to the A/P instructions on page 10. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TEST YOUR NEW AQUACAT TURBO X IN A SWIMMING POOL! The boat is very powerful and will most likely be damaged against the sides of the pool.
Page 5: Testing The Throttle
Testing the throttle (Auto Pilot NOT fitted) Lift the throttle lever slightly and confirm that the motor responds proportionately to the movement on the throttle lever on the remote. IMPORTANT: DO NOT RUN THE MOTOR OVER 1/3 OF FULL RPM WHEN THE BOAT IS NOT IN THE WATER.
Page 6: Baiting Up
Baiting up Using the bait tray for smaller baits To open the bait tray Push the spring-loaded bait tray release lever located on the rear of the boat below the bait tray. This will release the flap and open the bait tray. Place your baited hook into the bait tray.
Page 7  Spend a few days familiarizing yourself with your new Turbo X, reading the instructions thoroughly and taking her for a few test runs before venturing out on a massive fishing expedition.
Page 8 Using a tether line Although seldom done you have the option to attach a tether line. Should you wish to make use of a retrieval line, you will need to have another person with you to help you launch the boat. Please note a tether line cannot be used in conjunction with Auto Pilot. Step 1: Attach one end of the line to the bow ring and thread the line under the clips on the side of the boat.
Page 9: Launch Instructions
Launch Instructions Launching your boat Step 1: Check that the boat stand is not stuck to the bottom of the boat. Step 2: Using the carry handle toss your boat into the water. The water should be at least 18" deep. Step 3: Make sure that the remote does not get wet or touch the water.
Page 10: Completing Multiple Trips
Step 4: Turn the external toggle switch on the boat to the ‘OFF’ position (forward). Step 5: Turn off the transmitter. Never turn the transmitter off first unless the boat is fitted with an Auto Pilot with a disarming feature. Completing multiple trips Lead acid batteries: On a full charge you should be able to complete 4 - 5 x 400m round trips with a battery recovery time of 7 - 10 min between trips.
Page 11: Important After Care Instructions
Important After Care Instructions  After your fishing trip, with the hatch cover still fully tightened and the antenna fitted rinse the boat with clean water. Dry the boat completely with a soft towel before removing the hatch cover and antenna. ...
Page 12: Return To Launch
Return to Launch Understanding how your RTL feature works With the Auto Pilot (A/P) module installed, the boat’s rudder and motor controls are routed through the A/P, which operates using GPS. For the A/P to be able to sail the boat autonomously, the co-ordinates of the launch position must be first be loaded and locked into the A/P.
Page 13: Preserving Home Point Coordinates
It usually takes 2 - 3 min to attain GPS lock on first power-up at a new location and around a minute when the boat is powered up in roughly the same area. Step 6: To arm the A/P hold the rudder stick (the control stick on the right of the remote) to the right for 8 sec until the LED turns solid Green.
Page 14: About Signal Failsafe Function
What to do if you accidentally switch the remote off while A/P is armed Switch the boat OFF immediately or switch the remote back ON and toggle the Sail Mode switch from Manual to RTL Mode and then back to Manual Mode. About the Signal Failsafe Function The Signal Failsafe function is a very important part of the RTL feature.
Page 15: Saved Waypoint Sailing
SAVED WAYPOINT SAILING (SWS) Waypoints can only be stored when the boat is sailing in Manual Mode Saving a location into the Auto Pilot Step 1: Ensure the boat is in Manual Mode i.e Sail Mode Switch is in center position. Step 2: Locate the SWS function switch on the right front face of the remote.
Page 16 To check if all stored Waypoints have been deleted, follow these steps: Step 1: After arming the Auto Pilot, confirm that A/P mode has been selected on the AP/MAN switch in the boat. Step 2: Move the Sail Mode switch to Auto Mode. If the motor does not start running it is a good indication that the waypoint data has been deleted.
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The remote stops working In the unlikely event that the remote stops working completely and the signal Failsafe function is activated, move quickly to switch the boat OFF once it reaches the shore as the motor will likely still be running. This is because the actual home position will be a couple of meters up the beach where it was armed and GPS lock was achieved on power-up.
Page 18 The thermal cutout circuit on the Speed Controller or the boat's over current trip was activated due to extended high current draw. The effect of either of these two protection circuits being activated is that power to the ESC is first reduced and if the load is not lifted, then power is cut entirely. It will take 10 - 12 sec for the current overload trip to reset however it could take up to 5 min of cooling for the trip to stay up.
Page 19: After Sales Support Contact Details
The Aquacat Turbo X and its accessories are used at owner’s risk. Please note that the manufacturers of the Aquacat or its agents shall not be responsible for any injury, loss or damage howsoever caused as a result of the use of any of our...