Helios Rivos Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

2.4 GHz 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:

Charger:

Transmitter:

Motor:

On-Board Electronics: 30A water cooled ESC, full size steering servo, 2.4GHz

24.25" (615.95mm)

28" (711.2m)

4.5" (114.3mm)

2600mAh 7.2 V Nimh

7.2V 300mAh NiMh AC charger

2CH 2.4GHz

Brushed 550

receiver

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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions 2.4 GHz 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: 2600mAh 7.2 V Nimh Charger: 7.2V 300mAh NiMh AC charger Transmitter: 2CH 2.4GHz...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rivos Spare Parts Introduction The Helion Rivos will have you rocketing across your local pond or lake and making sharp turns like a pro in no time. It’s the fastest, most exciting RC boat in its class! The Rivos’ speed is generated by the included powerful water- cooled 550-size motor and water-cooled 30A ESC.
Page 3: SafetyPrecautions
Safety Precautions Failuretousethisproductintheintendedmannerasdescribedinthefollowinginstructionscan result in damage and/or personal injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) boat is not a toy! If misused it 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.
Page 4: BatteryInstallAndCharging
Contents Rivos Boat RTR NotAvailableSeparately AABatteries(4) HLNB0035 7.2V,2600mAhNiMhBattery HLNB0040 7.2V 300mAh NiMh AC charger HLNB0045R/B 2-Channel2.4GHzTransmitter,Red/Blue ...
Page 5: TransmitterDetails
Transmitter Details TheRivosincludesapistolgrip2-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
Placethetophatchinpositionandrotatethe latch to secure. Binding The Rivos comes already bound. If however you need to re-bindfollowtheseinstructions. WiththetransmitterswitchedOFF Plug in the bind jumper plug (included in your spare parts bag) into the CH3/Bind Slot on the Receiver. Plug...
Page 7: How To Operate Your Boat
Toinitiatearightturn,rotatethesteeringwheelclockwisewhileholdingthetriggertothespeedsettingyoudesire.Ifthe steeringisnottightenough,increasethetravelvolumebyrotatingthetravelvolumeknobclockwisetillyoureachthe desired amount. Toinitiatealeftturn,rotatethesteeringwheelcounter-clockwisewhileholdingthetriggertothespeedsettingyoudesire. Ifthesteeringisnottightenough,increasethetravelvolumebyrotatingthetravelvolumeknobclockwisetillyoureach the desired amount. With either the stock brushed motor or the upgrade brushless motor the Rivos does not have a reverse function. Important Battery Cautions TheRivosboatwithstockbrushedmotorcanbepoweredby: • Stock6-Cell7.2V2600mAhNiMhbattery • 2-Cell LiPo 7.4V (1500-3000mAh) Never use a 3-cell 11.1V LiPo battery with the stock brushed motor.
Page 8: Brushless Motor Upgrade
Brushless Motor Upgrade Disconnectthebrushedspeedcontrol Disconnectbothwaterlinesfromthe fromthethrottlechannelofthe brushed speed control. receiver. Remove the four phillips screws from Loosen the two set screws on the motor themotormount.Disconnectthewater coupler. lines.Remove motor and speed control from the hull. Install the brushless motor into the hull Install the brushless motor mount to with the included 3mmX7mm screws.
Page 9: SettingFailsafe
Connectthereceiverplugtothethrottlechannelonthereceiverandyouarereadytogo. Setting Failsafe The Rivos 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.
Page 10: MaintenanceAndInspection
The boat is designed for fresh water use ONLY. If the boat comes in contact with brackish or salty water, removebatteryandwashtheboatthroughlywithfreshwaterassoonaspossibletoremovethesalt residue. Afterusecleantheboatusingfreshwater.Makesureyoudrytheboatinsideandoutusingadrycolthor paper towel. This will keep the hull and hatch of the boat looking clean and new. Whenyouarefinishedusingtheboat,makesureyouremovethebatteriesfromboththeboatandthe transmitter.Thiswillpreventdamageintheeventofabatteryleak. Themainpropshaftrequiresperodiclubricationwithmarinegrease.Seewww.Helion-rc.comfor maintenance updates and videos. Rivos Spare Parts HLNB0020 Rivos RTR boat HLNB0021 PaintedHull:Rivos(Red) HLNB0022 PaintedHull:Rivos(Blue) HLNB0023 PaintedCoverwithLatch(Red):Rivos...
Page 11 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.