Pro Boat PRB3350 - Manual (Page 7)

Westward
Troubleshooting guide
problem possible Cause Solution
Boat does not respond
to the transmitter
Boat receiver is not bound
to the transmitter
Bind the receiver to the transmitter
Boat battery/Transmitter battery
charge is too low
Replace/recharge batteries
Disconnected electrical connection Ensure all electrical connections are secure
Fouled or broken sails or lines Straighten, tighten or replace damaged rigging
Boat moves too fast or
too slow for the wind
and water conditions
Rigging may be worn Repair or replace damaged parts
Sails may be adjusted too tight Loosen or adjust the sail rigging for wind
and water conditions
Steering rate incorrect on the transmitter
for the wind and water conditions
Adjust the steering rate
Vegatation or other obstacles block
the rudder or keel
Remove boat from the water and obstacles
Tends to turn one
direction
Sails are not centered Center and adjust the sails and control
lines for the wind and water conditions
Tends to drift Sails are not centered Center and adjust the sails and control
lines for the wind and water conditions
The rigging is worn or broken Repair or replace damaged rigging
Repair
Repair this model using CA (cyanocrylate adhesive) glue
or clear tape. Line and knot fraying can be decreased
by applying a small amount of CA to the end of the line.
We do not recommend applying CA to fittings or stays
on the boat, but applying CA to knots will keep them
from loosening. When parts are not repairable, see the
Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.
For a listing of all replacement and optional parts,
refer to the list at the back of this manual.
Checklists
Before Boating
• Install fully charged batteries in your boat
and transmitter
• Connect the boat’s battery to the receiver
• Make sure the boat is bound to the transmitter
(otherwise bind the boat to the transmitter using
the transmitter manufacturer's instructions)
• Make sure linkages move freely on the boat
• Perform a Control Direction Test with the transmitter
• Adjust steering rate on your transmitter as desired
• Find a safe and open sailing area
• Plan a safe boating route for the water
and wind conditions
After Boating
• Always loosen control line stays a small amount
so that drying lines do not damage the boat
• Always power off the receiver before powering
off the transmitter to maintain control of the
boat and receiver and transmitter binding
• Disconnect the battery from the receiver
and remove the batteries from the boat
• Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat
• Repair any damage or wear to the boat,
especially the control lines and sails
• Make note of lessons learned from the trimming
of your boat, including water and wind conditions
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