Miss Geico 29
Installing the Battery Packs
1. Turn the latch so the tab is parallel with the back of
the hull, then lift the hatch up and back from the hull.
2. Remove the radio box cover.
3. Install the included hook and loop tape on the battery
packs. Install the battery on the hook and loop strips in
the compartment.
Tip: Move the packs forward or back to adjust the center
of gravity for your boat. Move the packs toward the bow
so the bow rides lower in the water. Move the packs
away from the bow so that the bow rides higher in the
water.
4. Connect the battery pack to the ESC power
connectors, as needed.
5. Disassemble in reverse order.
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Battery Chemistry Switch
This switch allows the ESC to detect voltage. When the
switch is in the OFF position, low voltage cutoff (LVC)
is disabled. You will know you have reached LVC when
the motor power decreases while the boat is in operation.
Li-Po:
move the battery chemistry
switch to the ON position
Ni-MH:
move the battery chemistry
switch to the OFF position.
Tip:
The ESC programming card
(DYNM3821, sold separately) allows the consumer to
adjust low voltage cutoff and other ESC programming.
Battery Safety Precautions
• When using a Li-Po battery, always ensure the
Battery Chemistry Switch is in the ON position.
• Never discharge a Li-Po battery below 3V per cell.
• Always disconnect a battery from the ESC
when not in use.
• Avoid continually operating to LVC, as
this could result in damage to the battery.
At the factory, the ESC is programmed at High Cutoff.
High Cutoff:
The Ni-MH cutoff voltage is .9 volts per
cell and the Li-Po cutoff is 3.3 volts per cell. High Cutoff
allows ample power in reserve after cutoff for returning
the boat to shore.
Low Cutoff:
The Ni-MH cutoff voltage is .7 volts per
cell and the Li-Po cutoff is 3.0 volts per cell. Low Cutoff
allows longer run times, but leaves less power in reserve
after cutoff for returning the boat to shore.
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Antenna Tube Installation
1. Carefully feed the end of the receiver antenna
through the grommet inside the hull.
2. Pull the antenna wire out of the grommet
towards the outside of the boat, then slide the
antenna through the antenna tube.
3. Insert the tube into the grommet, then fit the
cap onto the tube.
4. Apply clear tape to the antenna, grommet and hull
in the boat to keep the antenna from moving. The
antenna must be installed above the boat's waterline
to get the best reception of your transmitter's signal.
Arrange the shorter antenna in the hull at a right or near
90 degree angle to the antenna in the tube. Attach the
antenna inside the hull, away from all electrical wiring and
components, using clear tape.
