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Introduction
THANK YOU FROM AQUACRAFT
Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft GP-1 Ultra Hydroplane.
We want the time you spend with your new R/C boat to be fun
and successful, so please fully read the manual. If, for any
reason you think this model is not for you, return it to your
local dealer immediately.
NOTE: Your hobby dealer cannot
accept a return on any model after fi nal assembly or after
your boat has been operated.
All pictures, descriptions, and specifi cations found in this
instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
AquaCraft maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors
in this manual.
Items Included
❍
GP-1 Ultra Mini
❍
Tactic™ Transmitter
❍
Boat Stand
❍
Hatch Tape
❍
Extra Prop
❍
Extra Rudder O-ring
Parts Needed to Complete Your Model
❍
1 - ElectriFly
®
11.1V 1000 mAh 30C LiPo Battery
(GPMP0830)
❍
1 - ElectriFly 3S LiPo AC/DC Balancing Smart Charger
(GPMM3318)
❍
4 - AA Dry Cell Batteries
❍
1 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ElectriFly SafeCharge™
LiPo Battery Charge Bag (GPMP0751)
OTHER BATTERY AND CHARGER CHOICES
Battery
❍
ElectriFly 11.1V 1200 mAh 30C LiPo Battery
(
GPMP0836)
Charger
❍
Duratrax
®
Onyx™ 235 AC/DC Advanced Balancing
Charger
(
DTXP4235)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PARTS AND TOOLS
❍
GrimRacer Speed Grease Drive Cable Lube (AQUB9500)
❍
Duratrax Ultimate Hex Driver 1.5 mm (DTXR0288)
❍
Duratrax Ultimate Hex Driver 2.0 mm (DTXR0289)
❍
Duratrax Ultimate Hex Driver 2.5 mm (DTXR0290)
❍
Duratrax Precision Nut Driver 5.5 x 75 mm (DTXR0212)
❍
GrimRacer Pro Radio Box Tape (AQUB9514)
❍
Electrifl y CellMatch 2S-6S Balancing Meter (GPMM3210)
Important LiPo Performance
and Care Information!
To get the most performance and safety from
your LiPo battery, please read and understand the
following information.
CHARGING
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for charging
and maintaining your batteries. Please take extra care while
operating an R/C boat.
For best performance and longest battery life, never charge
your LiPos at a charge rate higher than 1C. (1000 mAh =
1amp). It’s best to remove the battery pack from the model
and charge in a safe containment system like a LiPo Sack
(GPMP0751) or other safe charge container when charging.
DISCHARGING OR OPERATION
We have found it best to use only 80% of the rated mAh
of the battery pack per discharge (boat run). Your battery’s
performance will decrease if you continue to discharge your
packs below 80%.
In normal operation you will find your GP-1 Ultra Mini
Hydroplane will use around 200 to 225 mAh per minute of
operation. On rough water, your GP-1 Ultra Mini Hydroplane
will use around 180 to 200 mAh per minute. Keep this in mind
as you adjust your run times.
NOTE: Your AquaCraft GP-1 Ultra Mini Hydroplane has a
stutter bump warning system that warns you of low battery
voltage. This system starts its warning at or around 9.6V,
giving you time to bring the boat back to shore before
the cutoff at 9V. This is a built-in safety system for you,
your boat and your batteries. Although this system is in
place, we still recommend adjusting your run times to
not exceed 80% battery usage.
STORAGE
Store your battery pack/s in a LiPo Sack (GPMP0751) or other
battery containment device. It is also best to store them in
a cool dry place and on a fi re resistant surface. It is best to
charge your batteries to either a full charge (if you feel you
will be using the packs frequently) or at 11.4V for a 3S pack
(or 3.8V per cell) for longer storage.
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