AquaCraft Mini Thunder Instruction Manual

AquaCraft Mini Thunder Instruction Manual

Aquacraft mini thunder instruction manual

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• Never attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat.
• Never operate your RC boat while standing in the water.
• Never operate your RC boat in the presence of swimmers.
• Always use a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) when boarding and operating your retrieval craft, i.e. Jon boat or duck boat.
NOTE: Because of the sharp running hardware included with this RC boat, we do not recommend a rubber blow up raft.
• RC boat running hardware is very sharp. Be very careful when working on and around the metal parts.
• While the motor is running pay close attention to the propeller. Do not come in contact with the propeller at any time the engine
is running or serious injury will result.
• AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.
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  • Page 1 • While the motor is running pay close attention to the propeller. Do not come in contact with the propeller at any time the engine is running or serious injury will result. • AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over. www.aquacraftmodels.com...
  • Page 2: Items Included

    ITEMS INCLUDED WARRANTY AquaCraft will warrant your Mini Thunder for 90 days after the STANDARD REPAIR SERVICE purchase from defects in materials or workmanship of original After the 90-day warranty has run out you can still have your Mini manufacture. AquaCraft, at their option, will repair or replace at no Thunder repaired for a service fee by the experts at AquaCraft™.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Mini Thunder! We • Never ever attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat. want the time you spend with your new Mini Thunder to be Do not get in the water for any reason to retrieve your fun and successful, so please fully read the manual. If for any boat.
  • Page 4 Extra supplies you might want to have with you during Mini Thunder: the operation of your Mini Thunder: As with any hobby, it is a good idea to assemble a useful collection of tools and accessories to bring along when you head out to the pond.
  • Page 5: Installing The Transmitter Batteries

    INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES 1. Slide the battery door off the bottom of the transmitter. 2. Install 8“AA” batteries into the transmitter in the confi guration molded into the battery fl oor. 3. Reinstall the battery door onto the bottom of the transmitter. 4.
  • Page 6 • Do not leave the charger unattended while charging. • Charge only the Mini Thunder’s 6-cell 7.2 volt 1100mAh Disconnect the battery immediately if the charger and/or NiMH rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to charge other battery become hot.
  • Page 7: On The Water

    If your boat takes on a large amount of water and stalls in the middle of the lake, don’t worry. Your Mini Thunder has foam POWER UP BEFORE A RUN: fl otation so it will not sink. You will, however, have to retrieve 1.
  • Page 8: Ordering Replacement Parts

    ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS To order replacement parts for the AquaCraft Mini Thunder use the order numbers in the replacement parts list that follows. Replacement parts can be purchased from your local hobby shop or by mail order. If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts, visit www.hobbico.com and click on “Where to buy”.
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 1. It is important to remove and lubricate the drive wire after a day of running. Make sure the battery pack is unplugged. To lubricate the wire you will need: • 1.5mm Allen wrench • GrimRacer Cable Grease • Paper Towels 2.
  • Page 10 ™ RULES FOR RACING YOUR MINI THUNDER To help you get involved in racing your Mini Thunder, we put together a simple set of rules and race course guidelines. RULE #1: SAFETY! 1. Never, ever swim for a stalled boat.
  • Page 11 Unlike full-size race boats, RC boats turn much better clockwise, due to the motor’s rotation and torque. The following course has been designed with this in mind as well as the speed and size of the Mini Thunder for maximum racing excitement. RACE DIRECTION SHORELINE DRIVER’S AREA...
  • Page 12 COPYRIGHT © 2009 COPYRIGHT © 2009 AQUB16**MNL v1.0 AQUB16**MNL v1.0...

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