VolantexRC VECTOR 30, User Manual

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Reduced runtime or
boat underpowered
Drive dog is too close
Loosen coupling at shaft and move away
shaft a small amount
Too little lubrication on shaft Fully lubricate shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block
the rudder or propeller
Remove boat from the water and obstacles
Boat does not bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during
binding process
Move powered transmi tter a few feet from
boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to
boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object
Move boat or transmitter away from large
metal object
Bind plug is not installed correctly Install bind plug and bind boat to transmitter
Boat battery/ Transmitter battery
charge is too low
Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Boat tends to dive in
water or takes on water
The boat hull is not completely closed
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is
fully closed on the hull before re turning the
boat to the water
Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly on
the back of the boat
Angle each trim tab up a small amount to
lift the bow or down a small amount to lower
the bow
Boat tends to turn one
direction
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder
trim for straight running when control is at
neutral
incorrectly
that the boat goes straight when the rudder
is at neutral
Rudder does not move
Rudder, linkage or servo damage
Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust
controls
Wire is damaged or connections are
loose
Do a check of wires and connections,
connect or replace as needed
Transmitter is not bound correctly or
the incorrect boat was selected
Rebind or select correct boat in transmitter
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of
the ESC is damaged
Replace ESC
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust
controls on transmitter appropriately
Motor or ESC overheats Blocked water cooler tubes Clean or replace water tubes