Power Off
• NOTE – Leaving the LiPo batteries at too high or too low of a state of charge for
extended periods of time will cause irreversible damage to the batteries.
•
Turn off Sonar and auxiliary equipment using installed software programs, save files,
then close software programs.
•
Never turn off PC using main EchoBoat power switch.
Alway turn off PC using Windows Start menu power button shut down, only then
turn off
the main EchoBoat power switch
.
•
Lastly turn off remote-control.
•
Disconnect the
4 -
22.2V (6S) batteries at the XT90 connectors.
•
Allow the batteries to fully cool and perform a storage charge if the EchoBoat will
not
be used the following day otherwise fully charge the batteries.
Launching and Retrieving the EchoBoat
•
Power up the EchoBoat and test thrusters before launching.
•
Before launching the EchoBoat, ensure the drain plug is tight and hull lid is secure.
•
Check that the remote-control joysticks are in the center position prior to launching
the EchoBoat
•
The EchoBoat should be launched stern first. This will protect the thrusters from
accidental grounding and possible damage. Please be mindful of your sonar and
payload
•
Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the way the EchoBoat responds to the controls
before deploying in moving water. When the EchoBoat is traveling away from you it
will respond to control signals as expected. When the EchoBoat is inbound (traveling
toward you) the controls will be the same but can cause confusion. Please practice
in calm water, close to shore until you are familiar with how the controls respond
when the EchoBoat is traveling towards you and away from you.
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