AquaCraft Mini Rio 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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WARRANTY

AquaCraft will warrant your Mini Rio 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 repairs you need
to provide proof of purchase. Your store receipt or product invoice will
suffi ce. 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 specifi c 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

E-mail: [e-mail]

STANDARD REPAIR SERVICE

After the 90-day warranty has run out you can still have your Mini Rio
repaired for a service fee by the experts at AquaCraft™. To speed
up the repair process, please follow these four simple steps:

Important Note: For standard repair service you must specify
whether you wish the charges to be billed COD or if you wish to be
notifi ed of the charges so you can send a check.

1. Please return the ENTIRE system, boat and radio.

2. Make sure batteries are removed from the transmitter.

3. Send written instructions which include a list of all items returned,
a THOROUGH explanation of the problem or problems of the
service needed. Be sure to include your return address and
daytime phone number. If you have access to e-mail please provide
us with your e-mail address to help speed communication.

4. Send to the address above.

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INTRODUCTION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft™ Mini Rio! We want
the time you spend with your new Mini Rio 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 fi nal assembly or after your boat
has been subject to operation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mini Rio Boat Specifi cations:

Hull Length: 14.25" [362mm]
Overall Length: 16" [406mm]
Width: 4.75" [108mm]
Height: 2.5" [63mm]
Overall Height (less antenna): 3.25" [82mm]

Boat Features:

Water resistant access hatches
Tough ABS construction
380 water cooled motor
Micro fl ex wire drive system
Dual wedge rudder steering system
Transom mounted water pickup
Side rail cushioning
1/8” [3.2mm] prop shaft
Two Blade 30mm FRP propeller

• Never ever attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat.

Do not get in the water for any reason to retrieve your
boat. To aid you in retrieving a stalled RC boat, set up a
fi shing real 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 PFD
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 fi ngers,
hands, etc. come in contact with the spinning propeller, you
may be severely injured.

• The speed and mass of this boat can infl ict 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. Before turning your radio
transmitter and receiver on, make sure no one else in the
area is operating a radio on the same frequency (channel).

Radio System:

AquaCraft 2-Channel Pistol Grip FM Transmitter
AquaCraft Water Proof ESC Receiver Combo
AquaCraft Micro Steering Servo

BOAT TERMINOLOGY

B OW: The front of the boat.
STERN: The back of the boat.
P ORT: This is the left side of the boat when aboard and

facing the front (bow). An easy way to remember this is
that port and left both contain four letters.

S TARBOARD: This is the right side of the boat when aboard

and facing the front (bow).
HULL: The body of the boat.
DECK: The top of the boat.
TRANSOM: The back of the boat.
KEEL: The center of the bottom of the boat.
STRAKE: Lift rail(s) located on the bottom of the boat
R UDDER: The hinged vertical plate mounted at the stern

that controls steering.
S TRUT: The propeller support bracket mounted on the

transom of the boat.

• In the event that weeds become entangled in the propeller,
stop the motor before attempting to remove them.

• If your Mini Rio should happen to stall, water currents will
slowly carry it to shore. The bad news is that the boat could
be carried to the opposite shore. When surveying areas to run
your Mini Rio, 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-fl owing bodies of water such as creeks or rivers.

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

• Only use the specifi ed battery when operating the Mini Rio.

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ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

PREPARATIONS

To order replacement parts for the AquaCraft Mini Rio use
the order numbers in the replacement parts list that follows.
Replacement parts can be purchased from your local hobby
shop or by mail order. If you need assistance locating a
dealer to purchase parts, visit www.hobbico.com and click
on “Where to buy”. If you are missing parts, contact Hobbico
Product Support at:

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

AQUB6209 ...... Cowl

AQUB6401 ...... Deck Lids

AQUB6402 ...... Cowl Latch

AQUB9214 ...... Water Cooling Plate

AQUM3507 ...... RX/ESC with On/Off Switch (A1)

AQUM3508 ...... RX/ESC with On/Off Switch (A2)

AQUM3509 ...... RX/ESC with On/Off Switch (A3)

AQUM3510 ...... RX/ESC with On/Off Switch (A4)

AQUB6250 ...... Flex Drive Cable with Drive Dog

AQUB7893 ...... Motor Coupler

AQUB7767 ...... 30mm FRP Prop

AQUB9045 ...... Transom Water Pick Up

AQUB8715 ...... Rudders

AQUB8716 ...... Rudder Control Arms

AQUB8717 ...... Rudder Support Brackets

AQUB8718 ...... Rudder Linkage Set

AQUB7105 ...... Boat Stand

AQUB6323 ...... Decal Sheet Blue

AQUB6324 ...... Decal Sheet Red

AQUB6325 ...... Decal Sheet Orange

AQUB6326 ...... Decal Sheet Yellow

AQUM3500 ...... Battery 7.2v 1100mAh

AQUG1061 ...... 380 Motor W/Connectors

AQUP9929 ...... 12V Peak Charger

AQUZ1003 ....... Instruction Manual

AQUM7050 ...... Steering Servo

These are the components you will need to operate your
Mini Rio:

• 8 “AA” batteries

• Small personal retrieval system. This might be as simple
as a tennis ball tied to the end of a fi shing reel, or a fully
equipped AquaCraft Hammer
a tennis ball behind a 10 foot line, Better yet, a small Jon
boat and personal fl oatation devise (PDF, preferred!) so
you can row out and properly retrieve your boat.

Extra supplies you might want to have with you during
the operation of your Mini Rio:

As with any hobby, it is a good idea to assemble a useful
collection of tools and accessories to bring along when you
head out to the pond. These are some items you will want to
keep handy.

• Extra “AA” Batteries

• Pliers (HCAR0625)

• Hobby Knife (HCAR0109)

• Metric Allen Key Set (GPMR8020)

• GrimRacer™ Speed Grease Drive
Cable Lubricant (AQUB9500)

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MANUAL SPECIFICATION AND

DESCRIPTION CHANGES

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

Other Useful Items to Have On Hand:

• Waders or rubber boots

• Paper towels

• Spray-on cleaner

• Sunglasses

• Sun block

• Folding table

• Lawn chairs

• First-Aid kit

• Cooler with plenty of ice and soda

• Canopy or shelter

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