AquaCraft Minimono User Manual

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WARNING:

• Never attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat.

• Never operate your RC boat while standing in the water.

• Never operate your RC boat in the presence of swimmers.

• Always use a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) when boarding and operating your retrieval craft, i.e. Jon boat or duck boat.
NOTE: Because of the sharp running hardware included with this RC boat, we do not recommend a rubber blow up raft.

• RC boat running hardware is very sharp. Be very careful when working on and around the metal parts.

• While the motor is running pay close attention to the propeller. Do not come in contact with the propeller at any time the engine is
running or serious injury will result.

• AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.

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Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft® Minimono! We want the
time you spend with your new RC boat to be fun and successful so
please fully read the manual. If for any reason you think this model
is not for you, return it to your local dealer immediately. NOTE: Your

hobby dealer cannot accept a return on any model after final
assembly or after your boat has been subject to operation.

All pictures, descriptions, and specifications found in this instruction
manual are subject to change without notice. AquaCraft maintains
no responsibility for inadvertent errors in this manual.

ITEMS INCLUDED

➧ Minimono Brushless Boat ➧ Hatch Tape
➧ Tactic™ 2.4GHz Transmitter ➧ Extra Prop
➧ Boat Stand ➧ Extra Rudder O-Ring

IMPORTANT LIPO PERFORMANCE

AND CARE INFORMATION

To get the most performance and safety from your LiPo battery,
please read and understand the following information.

CHARGING: For best performance and longest battery life, never
charge your LiPos at a charge rate higher than 1C. (1000mAh =
1amp). Never charge your battery pack in the model and always
place your battery in a safe charge container like a LiPo Sack
(GPMP0751) or other safe charge container when charging.

DISCHARGING OR OPERATION: We have found it best to use only
80% of the rated mAh of the battery pack per discharge (boat run).
You will experience rapid depletion of battery pack performance if
you continue to discharge your packs below the 80% usage target.
In the stock configuration and on smooth water you will find your
Minimono will use around 200 to 225mAh per minute of operation
during wide open operation. On rough water your Minimono will use
around 180 to 200mAh per minute. Keep this in mind as you adjust
your run times. NOTE: Your AquaCraft Minimono’s Motor Controller
has a stutter bump warning system that warns you of low battery
voltage. This system starts its warning at or around 9.6V total, giving
you time to bring the boat back to shore before the motor controller
cuts off at 9V total. This is a built in safety system for you, your
boat and your batteries. Although this system is in place we still
recommend adjusting your run times to not exceed 80% battery
usage.

STORAGE: Store your battery pack/s in a LiPo Sack (GPMP0751)
or other LiPo safety container. It is also best to store them in a cool
dry place and on a fire resistant surface. It is best to charge your
batteries to either a full charge (if you feel you will be using the packs
frequently) or at or around 50% rated capacity for longer storage.

PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR MODEL

❏ GPMP0500 XPD8 3S LiPo Battery Pack (1000mAh 25C)
❏ GPMM3318 3S LiPo Balancing Smart Charger
❏ AA Dry Cell Batteries (4)
❏ HIGHLEY RECOMMENDED: LiPo Sack (GPMP0751)

Other Battery and Charger choices:

❏ FPWP4115 LiPo EON-X Lite

LiPo EON-X Lite (1600mAh 25C)

❏ DTXP4235 DuraTrax

w/Balancing LC OR GPMM3155 Triton™ EQ AC/DC Charger

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(1300mAh 25C) OR FPWP4146

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ONYX™ 235 Advanced Charger

OPTIONAL PARTS

❏ AQUB9500 Speed Grease
❏ DTXR0288 1.5mm Hex Wrench
❏ AQUB9514 GrimRacer
❏ GPMM3210 Great Planes CellMatch

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Pro Radio Box Tape

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WARRANTY SERVICE

AquaCraft will warrant your model for 90 days after the purchase
from defects in materials or workmanship of original manufacture.
AquaCraft, at their option, will repair or replace at no charge,
the incorrectly made part. This warranty does not cover damage
caused by crash, abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. To return
your boat for service you need to provide proof of purchase. Your
store receipt or product invoice will suffice. IN NO EVENT SHALL

THE PURCHASER BE ENTITLED TO ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING
FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR
FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.

Outside USA and Canada, contact local importer for warranty
information.

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Attn: Service Department

Phone: [phone]:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F

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E-mail: [e-mail]

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

➧ Never, ever, attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat. DO NOT get

in the water for any reason to retrieve your boat. Your Minimono
has flotation added to the interior of the hull. It will not sink. To
aid you in retrieving a stalled RC boat you can use a fishing reel
with a tennis ball tied to the end of the line. Or better yet, get
yourself a small Jon boat so you can row out and pick up your
boat. Remember to use a personal flotation device any time you
enter your retrieval craft.

➧ AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.

➧ Do not touch the propeller anytime the motor is running. Pay equally

close attention to items such as loose clothing, shirtsleeves, ties,
scarves, long hair or anything that may become entangled in the
spinning prop. If your fingers, hands, etc. come in contact with the
spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.

➧ The speed and mass of this boat can inflict property damage and

severe personal injury if a collision occurs. Never run this boat
in the presence of swimmers or where the possibility of collision
with people or property exists.

➧ Electric motors produce heat. Do not touch any part of your motor

until it has cooled.

➧ This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are susceptible

to possible interference from other R/C transmitters, paging
systems, or other electrical noise.

➧ In the event that weeds become entangled in the propeller, stop the

motor before attempting to remove them.

➧ If your boat should happen to stall, water currents will slowly

carry it to shore. Keep in mind that the boat could be carried to
the opposite shore. When surveying areas to run your Minimono,
keep variables in mind such as wind direction, size of the lake, etc.
It is not advisable to run R/C boats on any free-flowing bodies of
water such as creeks or rivers.

➧ Always remove the battery pack from the boat before charging.

MINIMONO BOAT SPECIFICATIONS:

Hull Length: 16" [407mm]
Overall Length: 18” [458mm]
Width: 5.5" [140mm]
Height: 3.25” [83mm]
Weight: 10oz (28.5g) less battery
Run times: 4 to 6 minutes
Speeds: Up to 25mph

BOAT FEATURES:

➧ Tactic TTX240 2.4GHz transmitter with TR325 receiver
➧ 2200kV brushless outrunner motor
➧ LiPo ready (3S) 20 Amp brushless motor controller with low

battery warning system and battery cut off circuit

➧ Tough, lightweight ABS construction with square hatch opening

for easy taping

➧ Great looking, pre-applied graphics

Other standard features include:

➧ Surface drive propeller system
➧ Water cooled motor mount
➧ Music-wire drive shaft
➧ Break-away wedge rudder
➧ One piece aluminum fin-plates
➧ Transom mounted water pickup
➧ 1/8" [3.2mm] prop shaft
➧ Two blade 30mm FRP propeller
➧ Transom drain plug

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS:

KV Rating: 2200kV
Operate Current: 1.4A, 8V/DC (without loading)
Input: 3-S LiPo Battery
Max Current: 28A/15S
Shaft Diameter: 3.175mm
Motor Resistance: 50 m
Dimension: 27.5 x 30mm
Weight: 47g

MOTOR CONTROLLER:

Rated current: 20amp
Battery Connectors: Male Deans

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Ultra Plug

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Motor Connectors: 3.5mm gold plated bullet connectors
Wire Gauge: 14G

Stutter Bump Warning System: 9.6V
Low Voltage Cutoff: 9V
BEC Max Current: 2A
PWM: 8K
Dimensionx: 45mm x 24mm x 9mm

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR TRANSMITTER

1. Steering Wheel 2. LED Power Indicator

3. Power ON/OFF Button 4. Throttle Trigger

5. Steering Rate Adjustment (Increases or decreases the turning

radius of the boat.)

6. Throttle Reversing Switch (Position at “R” for your Minimono.)

7. Throttle Trim Dial (Position at 2 o’clock for your Minimono.)

8. Steering Trim (Adjusts the tracking of the boat.)

9. Steering Reversing Switch (Position at “N” for your Minimono.)

INITIAL SET UP

Install four “AA” batteries into the transmitter. Turn the

transmitter on, making sure the LED is glowing bright red. If the

light is flashing the batteries are low and need to be replaced.

Remove the canopy and install the provided

hook and loop to your battery packs.

Install the battery in the floor of the boat.

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