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LiteHawk INTIMIDA
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R Instruction Manual 6
Binding the Receiver and Transmitter:
If for some reason your boat is not connected with your Transmitter make sure
you are turning the Transmitter (Pistol Grip radio) on
fi
rst and then plug the
battery into the boat. If this doesn’t solve the issue you will need to bind the
Transmitter to the boat’s receiver.
- Switch on the Transmitter, making sure the indicator light is red.
- Plug in the battery into the boat
- Press down the BIND button on the boat’s receiver.
- The receiver’s green light will turn on to indicate that the binding has been
successful.
- The boat should now accept inputs from the transmitter.
If you were unsuccessful in binding the boat to the Transmitter unplug the bat-
tery in the boat and turn o
ff
the radio. Then repeat the binding process.
Water-cooled and water-proof electronics:
All LiteHawk Marine items are water-cooled! Your LiteHawk INTIMIDATOR picks
up water from the base of the rudder, as the boat is moving through the water.
The water is forced through the Electronic Speed Control (ESC) and then into
the water-cooled motor mount. This helps to keep everything cool. For added
protection the Electronic speed Control (ESC) have been waterproofed. All this
protection helps to avaid the classic problem that all R/C power boats have - how
to keep everything cool.
- Before using your new boat carefully check the silicone cooling tubes are con-
nected securely and not blocked. Ensure that the water inlet in the rudder is not
obstructed. A good way to check for blockages is to use your mouth to blow air
into the outlet tube and make sure you have air exiting the inlet at the base of
the rudder.
- If you are running the boat in salt water, than you should blow out the cooling
system as mentioned above after use. If possible run in fresh water for a minute
or so to
fl
ush the lines.
- Your Receiver has a O-ring gasket to help keep water out. The wires going into
the receiver have also been sealed. However water could penetrate the seals. If
you notice ANY loss of control stop driving and un-plug the battery and remove
the receiver from the boat and allow to air dry. Removing the screws from the
bottom of the receiver will allow you to open up the receiver. This makes the air
drying far more e
ff
ective.
LiteHawk INTIMIDATOR - On The Water
When using your INTIMIDATOR make sure the water is clear. NEVER DRIVE
YOUR BOAT WITH PEOPLE IN THE WATER. Remember the INTIMIDATOR is fast.
Apply the throttle slowly to avoid crashing into solid objects.
When using your boat in lakes or larger bodies of water, check the area for
rocks, logs, etc.. that could damage the boat while driving. Do not run the boat in
water with weeds growing to the surface, as they will get caught in the propeller
and stress the motor and electronics. Check water currents before putting the
boat in the water. Strong currents are not recommended. Make sure the water is
at least 8 inches deep.
Make sure your hands are clear of the propeller and rudder when you are plac-
ing the boat in and out of the water. For your
fi
rst few runs try to keep the boat
