AquaCraft Reef Racer 2 User Manual

Warranty

• AquaCraft™will warrant this kit for 90 days after the purchase from defects in materials or workmanship. AquaCraft will
either repair or replace, at no charge, the incorrectly made part.

• Make sure you save the receipt or invoice you were given when you bought your model! It is your proof of purchase
and we must see it before we can honor the warranty.

• To return your Reef Racer 2™for repairs covered under warranty, you should send your boat to:

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]

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION MANUAL

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Before Building:

Thank you for purchasing the Reef Racer 2! This manual contains the instructions you need to safely operate and maintain
your boat. We want the operation of this boat to be a success so BEFORE preparing the Reef Racer 2 for action please read
this manual thoroughly. If for any reason you think that this model is not for you, return it to your local dealer immediately.
PLEASE NOTE: Your hobby dealer cannot accept a return on any model after final assembly sequence has begun.

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• Adult supervision is strongly recommended! Children
should be warned about the dangers of playing in close

proximity to water.

• Do not attempt to charge battery packs in the immediate
vicinity of swimming pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, inland
seas, etc. Above all, NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE A

CHARGER IF YOU, THE CHARGER, OR THE BATTERY
PACK ARE WET.

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

• 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 boat “ON”,
make sure no one else in the area is operating a radio on
the same frequency (channel).

• Do not touch the propeller anytime the electronics are
turned “ON”. Pay close attention to items such as loose
clothing, shirtsleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or any loose
objects that may come in contact with the spinning
propeller. 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 can generate considerable heat. Do not
touch any part of your motor until it has cooled.
Touching the motor immediately after running the boat
may result in a serious burn.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.

Repair service is available anytime.

After the 90-day warranty, you can still have your Reef Racer
2 repaired for a small charge by the experts at AquaCraft’s
authorized repair facility, Hobby Services, at the address
listed on the front page of this manual.

To speed up the repair process, please follow these instructions:

1. Under all circumstances return the ENTIRE system; battery

pack, charger, boat and radio.

2. Make sure the electronics are turned off and all batteries
are removed.

3. Send written instructions which include a list of all items
returned, a THOROUGH explanation of the problem, the
service needed and your phone number during the day. If
you expect the repair to be covered under warranty, be sure
to include a proof-of-purchase date (your store receipt or
purchase invoice).

4. Also be sure to send your full return address.

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.

It is a good idea to assemble a useful collection of tools to
bring along anytime you head out to the pond. Here are
some items you may wish to keep handy.

❏ #2 Phillips Screwdriver (HCAR1024)
❏ 1.5mm Hex Driver (HCAR1150)
❏ 4mm Socket or Wrench
❏ Paper Towels
❏ Spray-on Glass Cleaner
❏ Hook & Loop Material (GPMQ4480)
❏ Hobby Knife (HCAR0109)
❏ Electrical Tape

TRANSMITTER ASSEMBLY

Important Note: The transmitter is not water-resistant and
should never come in contact with water.

❏ 1. Remove the transmitter antenna from the transmitter

box and screw it into the top of the transmitter. To ensure that
the antenna is attached, lightly pull on the base of the
antenna. If it slides out, it is not installed properly.

FINAL ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE

USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS

SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

REPAIR SERVICE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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❏ 2. Slide off the battery door on the bottom of the

transmitter. Install 8 fresh “AA” batteries into the bottom of the
transmitter in the configuration molded into the battery holder.
Re-install the battery door onto the bottom of the transmitter.

❏ 3. Turn the transmitter “ON” using the switch on the front.

The red LED light next to the on/off switch should light up. If
the LED begins flashing erratically, turn the transmitter off and
check to make sure that the batteries are installed properly.

If you see a steadily flashing LED, the batteries are low and
need to be replaced.

BATTERY PACK CHARGING & INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

• IMPORTANT! The included charger unit is designed for
use in an automobile’s 12-volt power outlet.

• Do not attempt to charge a battery pack while the
automobile is running.

• The charger is equipped with a 70” charging lead. It is
highly recommended that the charger be placed outside
of the vehicle while in use.

• NEVER LEAVE A CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK
UNATTENDED WHILE CHARGING.

• Use only the battery pack and charger intended for use
with the Reef Racer 2. In the event that you use a
different battery charger, charge this pack at a maximum
charge rate of 1.2 amps.

• Charge the battery pack only after it has been
fully discharged.

❏ 1. Plug the battery charger into an automobile’s 12-volt

power outlet as shown.

❏ 2. Join the battery and charger connectors as shown. Do

not force them together; they are designed to fit together only
one way.

❏ 3. Set the charger’s timer to 30 minutes. The red LED on

the charger will illuminate to indicate that charging is in
progress. It is a good idea to check the battery pack every five
(5) minutes. If at any time the battery pack becomes very hot
during the charging process, immediately unplug the charger
from the outlet and allow the battery to cool completely
before attempting to use.

❏ 4. After charging is completed, unplug the charger unit

from the outlet. Disconnect the battery and charger
connectors by pushing the small tab down while gently
pulling the connectors apart.

Antenna

Power

Light

On/Off

Throttle

Steering

Trim

Steering

Wheel

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