Pro Boat PRB4100B - Manual (Page 12)

Miss Geico 29
Boat will not connect
(after binding) to
transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during
connecting process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object, wireless source or an-
other transmitter
Move boat or transmitter away from large metal
object
Bind plug is left installed Rebind transmitter to boat and remove bind plug
before cycling power
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge
is too low
Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Boat tends to dive in
the 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 returning the boat
to the water
Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull
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
Rudder does not move Rudder, linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust con-
trols
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 model was selected
Re-bind or select correct model 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
Motor power pulses
then motor loses power
ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cut-
off (LVC)
Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is
no longer performing
Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery
Troubleshooting Guide
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