Summary of Vector Series
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Volantexrc products are not toys, to be used by ages 14 and over. Owners manual series.
Page 2: Safety Precautions
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 while standing i...
Page 3: Rudder Installation
Boat battery pack(s) installation 1. Roat the hatch on the hull cover in clockwise to unlock the hatch. 2. Open the hull cover. 3. Adhere loop tape (included) to the battery. 4. Secure the boat battery on the hook strip in the boat. 5. Secure the battery in the hull with the hook and loop strap as s...
Page 4: Getting Started
3 getting started 1. Power on the transmitter. 2. Connect the battery. 3. Test the transmitter’s control of the boat with the boat on the display stand. 4. After launching the boat in the water, start driving slowly. If the boat does not go straight, adjust the trimer on the transmitter to run it st...
Page 5: Boating Tips
4 5. Power off the esc and disconnect the battery packs. 6. Allow the motor, esc and battery packs to cool before charging the batteries or operating the boat again. Notice: do not turn off the transmitter first or the receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of control. Boating tips avoid boa...
Page 6: Maintenance
5 maintenance always replace the flexshaft when it is damaged or shows visible wear or injury and property damage may result. Lubricating the flexshaft is vital to the life of the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a water seal, keeping water from entering the hull through the stuffing box. Lubr...
Page 7: Check Lists
6 check lists before boating • install fully charged batteries in your boat and transmitter • connect the boat’s battery to the esc • make sure the boat is bound to the transmitter (otherwise, bind the boat to the transmitter using the included binding instructions) • make sure all linkages move fre...
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7 • you must charge the lipo battery in a safe area away from flammable materials. • never charge the lipo battery unattended at any time. When charging the battery you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any potential problems that m...
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8 however, even before this reduction in power , if you find that more than the typical amount of throttle/ power is required to cruise or climb you should land the model and disconnect the battery immediately to prevent over-discharge. And while it is possible to continue running the model after th...
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
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 pro...
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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 sele...