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Section 3: Installing the 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Packs
Carefully remove the hatch from the hull .
The Pro Boat water-cooled ESC comes pre-wired with a Deans-style
connector . Use a 2- to 6-cell battery pack listed below for optimum
performance .
NOTICE:
The use of low quality/unmatched cell batteries may
cause the esc to cut off early due to the high resistance
of these batteries .
PRB3316 7 .2V 3600mAh with Deans Connector
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or
DYN5360D 7 .4V 5300mAh 25C LiPo with Deans connector
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Pro Boat offers a charge adapter (PRB3312) to allow you to charge the
compatible battery with Deans connectors with conventional chargers
that use Tamiya-style connectors .
Follow the instructions included with your fast charger to ensure a safe
charge .
Attach the hook and loop material to the batteries and the battery
boxes .
Confirm that the switch inside the boat is in the "OFF" position . Install
two fully charged 7 .2V Ni-MH battery packs into the hull .
Note:
Refer to the radio instructions for specific information on
transmitter setup .
Adjust both the Throttle and Steering trims to the center position . Turn
on the transmitter, then the ESC power switch . It may be necessary to
adjust the throttle trim knob to stop the propeller from turning while the
throttle trigger is in the neutral position .
Throttle Trim
Adjust the rudder trim knob so that the rudder is centered prior to
operation . You may adjust this control to make the boat run straight
during operation .
Steering Trim
Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter
