PRB08045-Manual
PRB08045-Manual
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NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate
the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to
operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended
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Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
General Precautions
• Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and every use. Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole discretion
make sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly of the modeler.
maintain your boat. • Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if
• Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the it has not been certified as water-resistant or waterproof. If the
battery manufacturer before use. Take caution when using Li-Po motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the
batteries in wet conditions. water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your high speeds may rapidly damage the motor.
transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer before operation. • Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor. The
• Never operate your transmitter or boat where lightning may be present. additional resistance of operating in water causes excess strain.
• Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive. If you choose to run
your boat in salt water, immediately rinse the boat in fresh water after
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Specifications
Length 9 in (228.6mm)
3.6 in
Beam 3.6 in (92.1mm) (92.1mm)
Transmitter 2.4 GHz (HRZ00001)
Hull Material ABS
Motor Sprintjet Brushed Motor
(PRB18036)
ESC 3-in-1 2.4 GHz Receiver/
ESC (HRZ00005)
Servo Mini Servo, WP (PRB18033)
9 in (228.6mm)
Box Contents
• Pro Boat® Sprintjet™ 9-Inch RTR Self Righting Jet Boat
• Pro Boat® 2.4GHz Transmitter (HRZ00001)
• Pro Boat® 3-in-1 ESC/Receiver (HRZ00005)
• Pro Boat® Servo (PRB18033)
• Dynamite® 7.4V 600mAh 2S 20C Li-Po Battery (DYNB6223)
• USB Charger (PRB18019)
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Charging Warnings
• Always charge batteries away from flammable materials.
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed • Always inspect the battery before charging.
exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger
personal injury and/or property damage. cool between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED. while charging.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT. • ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible
assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. charger may cause a fire resulting in personal injury and/or
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue property damage.
use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and • Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.
disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is • Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.
ballooning or swelling can result in fire. • Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for • Never charge damaged batteries.
best results. • Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature • Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
range of 40–120º F (5–49° C). • Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places
• Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored (recommended between 40–120° F or [5–49° C]) or place in direct
in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire. sunlight.
Transmitter
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Getting Started
1. Connect the battery to the ESC.
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2. Power on the ESC switch.
3. Power on the transmitter.
Control Check
IMPORTANT: Perform a control check at the beginning of each
boating session, after repair or after installation of a new battery.
Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
1. With the transmitter and boat powered ON, place the boat on the
boat stand.
2. Turn the transmitter STEERING WHEEL to the LEFT and to the
RIGHT to verify the jet nozzle is in sync with the steering input.
3. Pull the THROTTLE TRIGGER. The coupler should rotate to the left.
Air will flow from the jet nozzle.
Boating Tips
This boat is intended for use in pools or small ponds but can be Never operate your boat in less than 3 inches (7.6 cm) of water.
used in any body of water.
CAUTION: Running your boat in shallow water increases the
• Follow Self-Righting instructions if your boat flips. chance of debris entering the jet pump. Verify that the jet
• Apply a small burst of throttle if your boat has air in the jet pump. pumps are free of debris, as operating the boat with a blocked jet drive
The boat will start moving under its own power once the pump is for a prolonged period will damage the motor and ESC.
full of water.
CAUTION: Never operate your boat in extreme temperatures
• Do not run your boat in water full of people. or turbulent water.
WARNING: The boat can cause bodily harm if it comes in WARNING: Never attempt to retrieve a downed boat by
contact with a person’s body or hair. swimming unless you are sufficiently trained and/or there is
• Do not run your boat directly in to the side of a tile-lined pool. another person available to respond in the case of an emergency.
• Do not run your boat in a pond with floating debris or tall grass.
Unlike ruddered steerable boats, jet boats must have power applied to
the motors in order for the boat to turn. When making turns, decrease
the throttle to reduce the probability of flipping the boat over. The boat
will not steer when coasting off power.
Self-Righting
If the boat turns over, release the throttle to stop the motor. Return the Tip: The boat may not self right in extremely rough water. Proceed
boat to upright by applying a short throttle burst. to calmer water and follow the self-righting steps.
The boat sitting in the water normally leans to the battery side. Apply
throttle to level the boat. No weight adjustment is necessary.
IMPORTANT: The included weighted motor coupler aids self-righting
after the boat has flipped and full throttle is applied. This coupler is
intended for use with the included battery or other batteries with a
4000mAh maximum capacity.
To self-right the boat in calm water:
1. Apply a burst of reverse.
2. Continuously apply a burst of full throttle until the boat rocks
and rights itself.
To self-right the boat in rough water:
1. Release the throttle.
2. Apply a burst of forward, reverse and forward throttle. The boat
should rock and right itself.
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Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the 3. Power on the receiver. The receiver LED flashes, indicating the
GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. receiver is in bind mode.
The transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory. If you 4. Power ON the transmitter. The receiver LED goes solid.
need to rebind, follow the instructions below:
5. Remove the pin from the BIND port of the receiver.
1. Connect a fully charged battery to the receiver. 6. Power OFF the receiver to save the settings.
2. Insert a pin into the BIND port of the receiver and remove it 7. Power OFF the transmitter.
immediately.
You must rebind when:
• When you want different failsafe positions (e.g. when throttle or
steering reverse has been changed).
• Binding the receiver to a different transmitter.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to bind the transmitter and receiver if
there are other compatible transmitters in bind mode within 400
feet. Doing so may result in unexpected binding.
Failsafe
IMPORTANT: Failsafe activates only in the event that signal is lost
In the unlikely event that the radio connection is lost during use, from the transmitter. Failsafe will NOT activate in the event that
the receiver will drive the servos to their pre-programmed failsafe receiver battery power decreases below the recommended minimums
positions as set during BINDING. or power to the receiver is lost.
If the receiver is powered on before powering on the transmitter, the
receiver will enter this failsafe mode. When the transmitter is powered
on, normal control is resumed.
Motor Care
• Prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions. • Use water displacement fluid to flush any water from the motor
• Regularly lubricate (DYNE0100) the bushings on each end of the compartment.
motor and more frequently when the motor is wet. Failure to do so
may cause the motor shaft to seize in the bushings.
Drivetrain Lubrication
1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws from the jet
pump nozzle.
2. Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to loosen the set screws ews on the motor
shaft coupler.
3. Pull the drive shaft out of the jet pump
DYNM4200).
4. Lubricate the drive shaft with marine grease (DYNM4200).
emoval.
5. Reinstall the parts in reverse order from their removal.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Motor power pulses then Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer
motor loses power
Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery
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FCC Information
FCC ID: 2ARE7-91803
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regula-
tions governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
PRB Sprintjet Self Righting Jet Boat RTR (PRB08045)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to oper-
ate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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IC Information
IC: 20264-91803RX46
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause interference, (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Created: 06/2019
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