Q-Boat 1800
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4.3 Charging the Battery Systems (Q-Boat 1800D)
The Q-Boat 1800D is normally equipped with a 12V 30Ah NiMH battery pack and a Futaba 6EX
transmitter with a 9.6V NiCd battery pack. It is important that the user fully charge each battery
system before deployment.
The propulsion batteries’ operating endurance between charges ranges from 70 minutes to 240
minutes depending on operating speed and use of steering.
To charge the remote control transmitter’s battery pack, please refer to the transmitter
manufacturer’s instruction manual.
1.
Disconnect all shipboard connections to the battery and remove the battery from the Q-Boat.
Place the battery in a well-ventilated area away from flammable hazards.
2.
Ensure the 3-to-1 adapter cable has been disconnected from all three white Molex
connectors, or “discharge terminals”, as shown. (See figure 4.9)
Important
: The battery charge terminals consist of three Tamiya connectors that are tinted
greenish-yellow. There are the connectors that will be used for charging. The white Molex
connectors are used for discharge (runtime operation) only and should
never
be used to
charge the battery. Depending on the battery, one or both types of these connectors may
have identifying labels. (See figure 4.10)
3.
Connect the three charging adapters to each port on the 12V battery charger. Each adapter
is a 2-piece assembly. Ensure all adapters terminate in greenish-yellow Tamiya connectors
that match each battery’s charge terminals. (See figure 4.11)
(Fig. 4.9) Disconnect all Molex
connectors
(Fig. 4.10) Tamiya connectors
and identifying labels.
(Fig. 4.11) Connect three
charging adapters to battery
charger ports
