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Introduction ® Pro Boat RC models look as good as they perform. Our boats, which include everything from scale sailboats to fully licensed powerboats, exceed expectations and provide years of radio control fun and excitement. Whether your passion leads you towards the pure serenity of sailing or the all-out speed of a Deep-V, Pro Boat models fit your taste, budget and lifestyle.
Boat Battery pack Installation 1. Turn the latch on the canopy and carefully pull up and back from the hull. A tab on the front of the canopy fits in a slot in the hull. 2. Adhere loop tape (included) to the battery. Do not cover the battery warning label.
Battery Charger 6. Disconnect the battery pack connector from the charge connector. Battery charging requires approximately 2 hours. 7. Disconnect the charger from the AC power source. Instructions 1. Connect the Ni-MH peak charger to an AC power CAuTION: If at any time during the charge source.
Transmitter Controls Reverse Switch Battery level Indicator Solid Red and Green: Battery voltage is good (above 4V). Solid Red: Battery voltage is critically low (below 4V). Replace Allows you to change the direction of transmitter batteries. steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls (Ensure proper function with a radio system test).
Checking the Radio System 2. Power on the transmitter. CAuTION: Always keep all body parts, 3. Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC. hair and dangling or loose items away from a spinning propeller, as these could become 4. Power on the ESC. The boat will beep 3 times. entangled.
Testing your Boat in the Water 4. When the boat is moving forward, ensure water flows out of the coolant outlet on the boat. If water does 1. Carefully place the boat in the water. not flow out of this outlet, remove any blockage from the rear inlet and coolant system or the motor may 2.
When you are finished 1. Power off the ESC. 2. Disconnect the battery. 3. Power off the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery from the boat. Tip: Always store the boat open (without the hatch sealed) or moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat.
Rudder Service 1. Remove the nut, screw, breakaway pin and rudder from the mount. IMpORTANT: The pin is designed to break in case of rudder impact. If broken, replace the pin with a wood pin (such as a toothpick). 2. Assemble in reverse order. IMpORTANT: Do not over tighten the rudder screw.
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Reduced run time or Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery boat underpowered Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts Boat conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity may be too low Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery...
lIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Services Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") will Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the provide warranty support or service.
Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty, ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to product service will be completed and payment will be compliant in the country of use and ownership. required without notification or estimate of the If received, a non-compliant product will not be expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail serviced.
fCC Information This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. compliant with the applicable regulations governing Operation is subject to the following two conditions: a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.
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