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Make sure the radio is "ON" and the batteries are plugged into the
speed controller. Test the radio system for proper operation and then
carefully place the boat in the water. Pilot the boat at slow speeds,
staying close to the shoreline to ensure you have good control and that
the boat is functioning correctly. Be certain to avoid all objects in the
water at all times.
Once you feel comfortable with the control of your boat, it is safe to go
further away from the shoreline and at faster speeds. When you notice
the boat beginning to lose speed, bring the boat back to shore. It will
be necessary to allow the electronic components to cool down and to
replace or recharge the battery before heading out again.
Note:
As racing inspired boats, hydro hulls are designed to turn
exceptionally well to the right but you must slow the boat to
turn the boat in the left direction. Failure to do so may cause
the boat to capsize.
Section 5: Checking the Radio System
Ensure the longer antenna wire is properly placed through the antenna
tube. It may be necessary to slightly pull the antenna tube out to make
certain the radio range is sufficient
To range check your model, walk 10 paces away from the boat.
Confirm that you have control of the boat by actuating the rudder. If
range is acceptable, continue with the preparation of your model.
The rudder control arm should move toward the front of the boat when
right input is given. Conversely, when left input is given, the control arm
should move toward the back of the boat.
Right Turn
Right Turn
The ESC will beep until you give full throttle input. The auto sensing
circuitry will select full throttle position when you hold full throttle
during initial setup. Release the throttle trigger. With the propeller free
from any objects, give some throttle input to ensure that the motor
is working. If everything appears to be functioning correctly, you are
ready to run your boat. Be sure to turn off the receiver switch, then the
transmitter to keep stray signals from sending the boat out of control.
Note:
The ESC has an over-rev limiter that will not allow you to
hold full throttle when the propeller is not loaded (in the
water). To reset, return the throttle trigger to neutral. The
auto sensing voltage cutoff will also cut off power to the
motor when the ESC senses that the batteries are nearing
full discharge.
Note:
If you are transporting your boat, make sure you disconnect
the battery from the speed controller and then turn your
radio off until you are ready to run the boat. Once ready,
simply turn the radio on and plug the battery into the speed
controller, again making sure that the boat is in neutral.
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water