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Rage Black Marlin BL Instruction Manual

Summary of Black Marlin BL

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    Speci fi ca ons instruction manual instruction manual hull length: overall length: motor: esc: 2212/3500kv water-cooled bl motor transmi er and receiver: ba ery: charger: servo: weight: hull: abs 23.5” (60cm) 28” (67cm) 20a water-cooled brushless with reverse 2-channel, 2.4ghz 11.1v 3s 1800mah 25c l...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    2 introduction the rage ™ black marlin bl will have you racing across your local pond or lake with brushless power in no me. The impressive speed is generated by the installed powerful brushless 3500kv motor in combina on with a 20a water-cooled esc with reverse and the included 3s 1800mah lipo ba e...

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    3 quick start guide if you’re an experienced rc driver or pilot, this list will give you all the informa on you need to get started driving you’re new boat as quickly as possible. If this is your fi rst rc vehicle, it is strongly recommended that you read the entire manual before you a empt to opera...

  • Page 4: Warning

    4 please make sure you read the en re instruc on manual to become familiar with the features of the black marlin before opera ng. Failure to operate this product correctly can result in damage to the product or personal property – an even cause serious injury. Please understand that this is a sophis...

  • Page 5: Battery Safety Precautions

    5 battery safety precautions important note: lithium polymer (lipo) ba eries are more vola le than the alkaline, nicad and nimh ba eries used in other rc applica ons. All instruc ons and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent possible personal injury or damage to property, including by fi re. ...

  • Page 6: Lipo Battery Warning

    6 however, even before the lvc takes place, if you fi nd that more than typical thro le is needed to power the boat you should drive it back to you and disconnect the ba ery immediately to avoid over-discharge. It is not recommended that you con nue to drive the boat a er lvc occurs or permanent dam...

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    7 • store the ba ery at room temperature, approximately 68–77° fahrenheit (f), and in a dry area for best results. • when transpor ng or temporarily storing the ba ery, the temperature range should be from approximately 40–100°f. Do not store the ba ery or model in a hot garage, car or direct sunlig...

  • Page 8: Important Charging Notes

    8 important charging notes place the charger on a flat, smooth and heat resistant surface. It’s important that air is able to circulate through the charger during the charging process in order to keep it from over-hea ng. It’s especially important that the vent openings on the bo om and sides of the...

  • Page 9: Servo Reversing Switches

    9 servo reversing switches dŚƌŽƩůĞzĞǀĞƌƐĞ^ǁŝƚĐŚ ^ƚĞĞƌŝŶŐzĞǀĞƌƐĞ^ǁŝƚĐŚ if the direc on of travel on the rudder is backwards, slide the steering reverse switch to the other posi on. It is same principle for the thro le reverse switch. Steering rate knob steering rate knob rota ng the knob clockwise wi...

  • Page 10: Steering Trim

    10 steering trim steering trim the steering trim dial is used to adjust the steering trim when the wheel is centered. Rota ng the dial changes the steering trim (the steering at rest posi on). Normally, the steering trim is adjusted un l the vehicle tracks straight. Receiver connec on and binding bi...

  • Page 11: How To Operate Your Vehicle

    11 how to operate your vehicle • thro le forward reverse your boat is equipped with a brushless speed control with a reverse func on. Pushing the thro le trigger forward will make the motor run in reverse and back the vehicle up. Pull the trigger towards you to make the vehicle go forward. The propo...

  • Page 12: Checking The Radio System

    12 • connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di ff erent from that to which the receiver is connected. • consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Checking the radio system and getting started 1. Power on the transmi er by turning on the switch on the le top end. 2....

  • Page 13: Boating Tips

    13 boating tips avoid boa ng near other watercra , sta onary objects, waves, wakes and other rapidly moving water. Also make sure to avoid opera ng the boat near wildlife, fl oa ng debris, or overhanging trees that come near the surface of the water. You should also be cau ous to avoid boa ng in are...

  • Page 14: Boat Maintenance

    14 boat maintenance always replace the sha when it is damaged or shows visible wear. Running the boat with a damaged sha will not only damage the boat and void the warranty, but could also cause personal injury or property damage. Lubrica ng the sha regularly is vital to the life of the drivetrain. ...

  • Page 15

    15 problem possible cause solution boat will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls throttle servo travel is lower than 100% make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater throttle channel is reversed reverse throttle channel on transmitter extra noise or extra vibration damaged ...

  • Page 16: Replacement Parts List

    16 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 s...

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    17 limited warranty warranty period: rage r/c warrants that the black marlin (“product”) will be free from original factory defects in materials and workmanship upon purchase (“warranty period”). What is not covered - this warranty is not transferable and does not cover (a) cosme c damage, (b) damag...

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    18 operating and maintenance notes:.

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    19 operating and maintenance notes:.

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    Hrp distribu ng, inc v1.0 02/2017 001chs.