Volantex Tumbler Owner's Manual

Summary of Tumbler

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    ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Owners manual length: 260mm width: 100mm motor: 370a brushed motor esc: advanced micro receiver & esc 2 in 1 radio: 2.4ghz advanced radio control system. Specifications tumbler — auto roll from upside down.

  • Page 2: Warning

    ! Safety precautions ! ! As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. ! ! • never attempt to swim after a stalled rc boat. ! • never operate your rc boat whil...

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    Battery safety precautions ! ! Important note: lithium polymer (lipo) batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline, nicd and nimh batteries also used in rc applications. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/ or personal injury as mishan...

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    However, even before this reduction in power , if you find that more than the typical amount of throttle/ power is required to power up, you should return the model and disconnect the battery immediately to prevent over-discharge. And while it is possible to continue running the model after the soft...

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    Getting started ! ! 1. Power on the transmitter. (before open the transmitter, pls make sure the throttle stick is on the bottom position.) ! 2. Connect the battery. (use the velcro insert the boat to stick the battery, and make sure it will not move by itself.) ! 3. Test the transmitter’s control o...

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    From the rudder horn, then turn the ball link on the linkage threads until the rudder is properly centered. ! ! 4. Bring the boat back to shore when you notice the boat starting to lose speed. ! 5. Power off the esc and disconnect the battery packs. ! 6. Allow the motor, esc and battery packs to coo...

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    Motor care ! ! • prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions. Undue motor wear results from frequent turns, stops and starts, pushing objects, boating in rough water or vegetation and boating continuously at high speed. ! • over-temperature protection is installed on the esc to prevent c...

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    4. Apply thread lock to the coupling setscrew. Thread lock will help prevent the shaft from loosening during use. ! 5. Carefully reinstall the drive shaft, ensuring that there is a 1–2mm gap between the prop strut and the drive dog to allow for shaft shrinkage under load. ! ! Check lists ! ! Before ...

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    Troubleshooting guide ! ! Problem possible cause ! Solution boat does not respond ! To throttle but responds ! To other controls throttle servo travel is lower than 100% make sure throttle dual rate is turned up to 10 throttle channel is reversed reverse throttle channel on transmitter extra noise o...

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    Boat will not connect (after binding) to transmitter ! Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter move boat and transmitter to another location and attempt connecting again boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low replace/recharge batteri...

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