EchoBoat-G2-RCV Quick
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Guide/User Manual
Rev 2, AUG. 2017
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9.0 Maintenance
The EchoBoat is designed to be easy to maintain. Obey the following tips to prolong the life of the EchoBoat and
its components.
Hull
To prolong the life of the HDPE hull and finish, wash with mild soap and water after each use.
Thrusters
The EchoBoat comes with pre-installed brushless differential thrusters (see Figure 19).
** IMPORTANT! **
Don’t run the thrusters at high speeds or for extended period out of water
to minimize noise and wear.
Rinse after use in saltwater and clean out bio fouling and debris occasionally.
Figure 19
—The EchoBoat comes with two pre-installed brushless differential thrusters.
Access Hatch
Check the access hatch gasket for cuts, cracks or deformation. This gasket seals the instrumentation area from water
intrusion and should be checked frequently.
10.0 Troubleshooting
Many common mistakes require recalibration these mistakes may include:
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Turning on power to the thrusters while the joysticks are NOT the in MIDDLE position.
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Neutral not being properly set on the Futaba remote.
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Propellers spinning at different speeds.
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See section 10.1 to recalibrate the Futaba Remote
