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3. Replace the thumbnut and tighten firmly.

INSTALL THE RECEIVER BATTERIES

1. Place the Paradise sailboat on the stand. Twist the hatch

lock knob and remove the forward hatch as shown.

2. Install 4 fresh “AA” batteries in the configuration molded

into the battery holder. Leave the hatch open for now.

INSTALL THE MAST AND SAILS

Note:

The  snap  rings  and  eyelets  have  been  numbered  for

identification  only;  the  lines  do  not  need  to  be  attached  in
numerical sequence.

1. If you have not already done so, remove the mast and

sail  assembly  from  its  packaging  and  remove  the  tape
securing the rigging lines. Insert the bottom of the mast into
the mast base.

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Summary of Contents for Paradise AquaCraft

Page 1: ...7 398 0007 9 00 am 5 00 pm Central Time M F E mail hobbyservices hobbico com HCAZ3022 for HCAB01 Entire Contents Copyright 2004 Before Building Thank you for purchasing the Paradise sailboat We at AquaCraft know how exciting a new R C boat purchase can be and we know you re anxious to get started but please take time to read the instructions carefully and completely before attempting to operate yo...

Page 2: ...lease follow the instructions below 1 Under all circumstances return the ENTIRE system boat and radio 2 Make sure all batteries are removed from the boat and radio 3 Send written instructions which include a list of all items returned a THOROUGH explanation of the problem the service needed and your phone number during the day If you expect the repair to be covered under warranty be sure to includ...

Page 3: ...3 Top Spreader Main Sail Main Boom Boom Vang Jib Sail Jib Boom Hull Keel Rudder Mast Head Lower Spreader Mast ...

Page 4: ...ion molded into the battery compartment Re install the battery door onto the face of the transmitter 3 Turn the transmitter on using the switch on the front The green and red LED lights above the on off switch should light up If they do not light up turn the transmitter off and check to make sure that the batteries are installed properly If you see a flashing red LED the batteries are low and need...

Page 5: ... configuration molded into the battery holder Leave the hatch open for now INSTALL THE MAST AND SAILS Note The snap rings and eyelets have been numbered for identification only the lines do not need to be attached in numerical sequence 1 If you have not already done so remove the mast and sail assembly from its packaging and remove the tape securing the rigging lines Insert the bottom of the mast ...

Page 6: ... again make sure that the mast stands as straight as possible CHECKING THE RADIO SYSTEM RUDDER INSTALLATION AND ATTACHING THE SAIL CONTROL LINES 1 Turn the power ON to the transmitter and sailboat in that order 2 Move the sail control stick left stick all the way down and center both the left and right trims 3 Gently twist the helm pedestal and lift the rear hatch from the deck as shown This will ...

Page 7: ...ding on wind conditions they should not be permanently attached A good starting point is to pull the left stick of the transmitter all the way down and attach the lines so that the booms have about 2 of play as shown When the sail control stick left stick is moved up you should be able to open the sails 8 Run the antenna up one of the mast guidelines and secure it with a small piece of electrical ...

Page 8: ...s so they will respond to the slightest push from the wind For medium wind 6 10MPH Loosen the sails slightly in order to find the most efficient combination of sail shape and tension As a rough guideline you will want it somewhere in between the light and high wind set up For high wind conditions 11 15 MPH Loosen the jib and main sail further They will be better able to handle the high winds and y...

Page 9: ...ere wind speed is above 15 MPH you may want to install a high torque sail servo It is dangerous to operate any R C vehicle at any time that there is not sufficient light R C models produce vibrations which will cause screws nuts bolts etc on your model to become loose over time It is important to make sure that all hardware is secure before operating your model CAUTION Windy conditions cause rough...

Page 10: ...CAB9201 Sails Includes jib and main sail white no graphics HCAB7005 Hatch Set Includes the main rear hatch with hardware HCAB9150 Keel Assembled keel with ballast and the nut to secure keel to the hull HCAB6308 Decal Set Decal sheet with all six 6 trim schemes HCAB8704 Rudder Includes the rudder with rudder control arm HCAB7100 Sailboat Stand Complete stand unassembled HCAZ3022 Instruction Manual ...

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