Volantex Tumbler Owner's Manual - page 8
4. Apply thread lock to the coupling setscrew. Thread lock will help prevent the shaft from
loosening during use.
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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.
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Check Lists
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Before Boating
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• Install fully charged batteries in your boat and transmitter
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• Connect the boat’s battery to the ESC
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• Make sure the boat is bound to the transmitter (otherwise, bind the boat to the transmitter
using the included binding instructions)
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• Make sure all linkages move freely on the boat
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• Ensure the motor mount is secured to the hull so that the motor does not move
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• Perform a Control Direction Test with the transmitter
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• Adjust the steering rate on your transmitter as desired
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• Find a safe and open boating area
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• Plan a safe boating route for the water and wind conditions
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After Boating
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• Always power off the receiver before powering off the transmitter to maintain control of the
boat and to retain transmitter binding
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• Disconnect the battery from the receiver and remove the batteries from the boat
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• Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including the water cooling lines and jackets
around the motor and ESC. Remove the hatch and radio box cover before storing your boat
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• Repair any damage or wear to the boat.
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• Lubricate the flex shaft
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• Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of your boat, including water and wind
conditions
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Tip:
The hook and loop strips in the boat retain water. To dry them, press on them with a dry
cloth.
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NOTICE:
Running the boat in salt water could cause some parts to corrode. If you run
the boat in salt water, rinse it thoroughly in fresh water after each use and lubricate the
drive system.
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NOTICE:
Because of its corrosive effects, running RC boats in saltwater is at the
discretion of the modeler.
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