Pro Boat PRB3550S - Manual (Page 6)

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Make sure the radio is "ON" and the batteries are plugged into the
speed controller . Test the radio system for proper operation and then
carefully place the boat in the water . Pilot the boat at slow speeds,
staying close to the shoreline to ensure you have good control and that
the boat is functioning correctly . Be certain to avoid all objects in the
water at all times . Once you feel comfortable with the control of your boat, it is safe to go
further away from the shoreline and at faster speeds . When you notice
the boat beginning to lose speed, bring the boat back to shore . It will
be necessary to allow the electronic components to cool down and to
replace or recharge the battery before heading out again .
Note: As racing inspired boats, hydro hulls are designed to turn
exceptionally well to the right but you must slow the boat to
turn the boat in the left direction . Failure to do so may cause
the boat to capsize .
Section 5: Checking the Radio System
Ensure the longer antenna wire is properly placed through the antenna
tube . It may be necessary to slightly pull the antenna tube out to make
certain the radio range is sufficient
To range check your model, walk 10 paces away from the boat .
Confirm that you have control of the boat by actuating the rudder . If
range is acceptable, continue with the preparation of your model .
The rudder control arm should move toward the front of the boat when
right input is given . Conversely, when left input is given, the control arm
should move toward the back of the boat .
Right Turn
Right Turn
The ESC will beep until you give full throttle input . The auto sensing
circuitry will select full throttle position when you hold full throttle
during initial setup . Release the throttle trigger . With the propeller free
from any objects, give some throttle input to ensure that the motor
is working . If everything appears to be functioning correctly, you are
ready to run your boat . Be sure to turn off the receiver switch, then the
transmitter to keep stray signals from sending the boat out of control .
Note: The ESC has an over-rev limiter that will not allow you to
hold full throttle when the propeller is not loaded (in the
water) . To reset, return the throttle trigger to neutral . The
auto sensing voltage cutoff will also cut off power to the
motor when the ESC senses that the batteries are nearing
full discharge .
Note: If you are transporting your boat, make sure you disconnect
the battery from the speed controller and then turn your
radio off until you are ready to run the boat . Once ready,
simply turn the radio on and plug the battery into the speed
controller, again making sure that the boat is in neutral .
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water