AquaCraft Mini Thunder - Manual (Page 7)

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6. Turn on the transmitter. 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. 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.
7 . Place the cowl on the boat and rotate the cowl lock to hold it in place.
Your boat is now ready for operation.
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 minutes or so. If at any time 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 from the power outlet.
ON THE WATER
It is important to follow this sequence
every time you operate your boat.
POWER UP BEFORE A RUN:
1. Turn on the transmitter. Make sure the light on the front is
glowing red.
2. Plug in the 7.2V battery pack.
3. Install the cowl.
4. Check that the boat operates properly before placing it in
the water.
LAUNCHING AND DRIVING YOUR MINI THUNDER:
1. Place the boat in water that is at least 8” deep. Make sure
the water is free of weeds, sticks or other fl oating debris.
2. Slowly advance the throttle to get the boat a safe distance
from shore. Adjust the steering trim knob on your
transmitter until the boat tracks straight when the steering
wheel is at neutral.
3. Enjoy driving your Mini Thunder!
4. When your boat starts to slow down, it’s time to drive it back
to shore. Typical run times are 8 to 10 minutes depending
on the charge and condition of your battery pack.
POWER DOWN AFTER A RUN:
1. Remove the cowl.
2. Unplug the 7.2V battery.
3. Turn off the transmitter.
4. Pull out the drain plug to remove any water that might have
entered the hull.
IMPORTANT:
If your boat takes on a large amount of water and stalls in the
middle of the lake, don’t worry. Your Mini Thunder has foam
fl otation so it will not sink. You will, however, have to retrieve
the boat, remove the cowl, and drain any water that might have
entered the boat. If the inside of the boat is fl ooded, drain the
water and let the boat fully dry before operating it again.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
The power light on the transmitter does not glow red:
Re-check the installation of the batteries. Make sure you
follow the diagram in the bottom of the battery tray for
proper battery orientation.
With the battery plugged in the boat, the boat does not
power up:
1. Be sure the battery is fully charged
2.
Make sure the transmitter is turned on and working; the
transmitter needs to be turned on fi rst and then the battery
plugged in on the boat.
3. Check for any broken or frayed wiring.
The motor is running but the boat is not moving:
1. Check that the set screws are tight to the drive shaft.
2. Check that the set screws are tight on the motor shaft.
3. Inspect the prop. Be sure it is not loose or damaged.