LiteHawk Whisper 30180 Instruction Manual page 3

LiteHawk Whisper - Basic Boat Terminology
Bow: The front of the boat.
Stern: The back of the boat.
Port: This is the left side of the boat when you are facing the bow of the boat. An easy way to remember this is that port
and left both contain four letters.
Starboard: This is the right side of the boat when you are facing the bow of the boat.
Hull: The body of the boat.
Deck: The top of the boat.
Keel: A weighted blade that protrudes from the bottom of the hull as a means of providing lateral stability.
Rudder: The hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern that controls steering.
Unpackaging Your New Whisper Sailing Yacht
The Whisper is secured with screws to the display stand and the display stand is screwed to the box.
1. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the bottom of the box.
2. Remove the two screws underneath the display stand while supporting the boat by the hull with one hand. Remove
the plastic cover, and remove the Whisper from the display stand.
LiteHawk Whisper - Installing Four AA Batteries In Your Transmitter
Always use fresh batteries.
1. Ensure the transmitter power is OFF.
2. Remove the battery cover on the back of the transmitter.
3. Install 4 fresh AA alkaline batteires into the transmitter, observing the correct orientation.
4. Replace the battery cover.
5. Turn ON the transmitter power. The lights on the face of the transmitter will be GREEN. If not, repeat the above
procedure, and ensure you are using fresh batteries.
Notes:
- Remove the batteries from the transmitter if you do not intend to use it for a long period of time.
- When the transmitter battery is at the end of its life, it should be disposed of at an approved battery recycling
center. DO NOT THROW IN HOUSEHOLD WASTE!
LiteHawk Whisper - Installing Three AAA batteries in the Battery Box
Place the Whisper on the supplied display stand for easier access.
ALWAYS turn on the controller before the boat.
1. Remove the Whisper's Upper Deck by turning the table near the stern, as shown.
Gently lift the table up to release the upper deck. Note that the upper deck has a front pin,
ensure to pull this gently to remove the upper deck from the boat.
2. Place 3 AAA batteries (not included) in the battery box. Note imprinted polarity direction.
Ensure the power switch is turned OFF.
3. Move the LEFT stick on your controller all the way down. Turn ON the controller. Turn ON the
boats battery box. The GREEN light on the boat's receiver will be on. The GREEN lights on the
controller will be ON. If a light is RED, you will need to BIND your controller to your boat (please
see next page).
4. Replace the upper deck be reversing the steps above.
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