AquaCraft Mini Rio User Manual

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7. Reinstall the battery in the boat.

You will notice the plug can only be
attached one way. Pay particular
attention to the polarity of the plug.
Plug the battery into the electronic
speed control.

8. Tuck the battery plug up under the deck of the boat to keep the wires

away from the drive components. Make sure the battery pack and
wire are NOT touching the drive components.

9. The on/off switch for the boat is

located under the back opening
of your Mini Rio boat. Make sure
your hand-held transmitter is “ON”
before turning this switch on.

After you attach the battery to the charger the beeping will stop and the light will stay illuminated to indicate the charger
is charging property. It’s a good idea to check the battery pack every fi ve minuets or so. If at anytime the battery becomes
hot prematurely remove the battery from the charger. Allow the battery to cool completely before attempting to use it.
When the charge is complete the charger will start to beep and the light will fl ash.

Note: It is normal for the battery to be warm after charging it. It’s also a good idea to allow the battery to cool before
placing it in the boat.

After charging is completed, unplug the charger form the power outlet. Disconnect the batter and charger connectors by
pushing the small tab on down while gently pulling the connectors apart.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

• Do not charge the battery with the vehicle’s engine running.
• Always place the battery and charger outside the vehicle

when charging.

• Charge only the Mini Rio’s 6-cell 7.2 volt 1100mah NiMH

rechargeable battery. Do not attempt to charge other
battery types, as damage may occur to the battery
and charger.

• Do not allow water to foreign objects into the charger.

• Do not cover the air intake vents on the charger as this can

cause the charger to over heat and become damaged.

• Do not leave the charger unattended while charging.

Disconnect the battery immediately if the charger and/or
battery become hot.

• Do not charge hot batteries.
• Keep out of the reach of children.