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Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Revolt. We at AquaCraft want the time you spend with your boat to be safe, fun and successful. If for any reason you feel this R/C model is not for you return it to your place of purchase immediately. Your hobby dealer cannot accept returns on any model after fi nal assembly or after your boat has been operated.
AquaCraft products are to be used by ages 14 and over.
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.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR BOAT:
Revolt FE Mono
Tactic™ TTX240 2.4GHz Transmitter (Performance 2.4GHz Version Only) ABS Molded Boat Stand
PARTS AND TOOLS NEEDED TO COMPLETE AND WORK ON YOUR MODEL:
Radio system of your choice (Receiver Ready) Rx-R™ Version
4 – AA Batteries (FUGP7300 Fuji AA batteries)
LiPo Battery pack/s (See Option Parts below) 
LiPo battery Charger (See Option Parts below)
Tools and supplies available from your local Hobby Dealer:
1.5mm Hex Driver (DTXR0288 Duratrax® 1.5mm Hex Driver)
2.5mm Hex Driver (DTXR0290 Duratrax 2.5mm Hex Driver)
3mm Hex Driver (DTXR0291 Duratrax 3mm Hex Driver)
5.5mm Nut Driver (DTXR0212 Duratrax 5.5mm Nut Driver)
7mm nut driver (DTXR0216 Duratrax 7mm Nut Driver)
4mm Phillips Screwdriver (DTXR0282 Duratrax 4mm Phillips Screw Driver)
Bearing oil (MMRC3506 Muchmore™ Bearing Lube)
GrimRacer™ Speed Grease (AQUB9500 GrimRacer Speed Grease)
Hook and Loop (GPMQ4480 Great Planes® Hook and Loop)
Tools and supplies available from your local hardware or home store.
10mm open end wrench
12mm open end wrench
Water displacer (WD-40®, CRC 6-56® or Corrosion X®) 
Paper Towel
OPTION PARTS:
AQUB9768 L45x68 2-Bladed Prop (This prop has great acceleration as well as top speed.)
AQUB9514 GrimRacer Pro Radio Box Tape
AQUB6322 GrimRacer Decal Set (Let ‘em know you’re ready to race!)
GPMP0751 SafeCharge LiPo bag
Batteries and Chargers:
For your convenience we have listed below a few different battery and charger options. It is also important to note that chargers come in both DC and AC/DC versions. DC chargers require a 12V power supply like a 12V car battery or bench top power supply to power up the charger. AC/DC chargers allow you to plug the charger into a 120V house outlet or DC power supply, therefore making them more convenient for most charging situations.
Option 1: This is the easiest option.
Two (2) AQUB9825 GrimRacer LiPo 2S 7.4V 4200mAh 30C
OR
Two (2) AQUB9834 GrimRacer LiPo 2S 7.4V 5000mAh 40C and
One (1) DTXP4245 Onyx™ 245 AC/DC Dual Charger W/Balancer
Option 2: More advanced but allows slightly better boat handling
One (1) AQUB9830 GrimRacer LiPo 2S 14.8V 4200mAh 30C
OR
One (1) AQUB9840 GrimRacer LiPo 2S 14.8V 5000mAh 40C and
One (1) GPMM3155 Great Planes ElectriFly® Triton™ EQ AC/DC Battery Charger
NOTE: When using a single 4S pack, you must reconfi gure the current connector system. We will show you how in the ASSEMBLY section of this manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE:
AquaCraft will warrant your Revolt 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 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, IL 61822
Attn: Service Department
Phone: (217) 398-0007 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time M-F
E-mail: hobbyservices@hobbico.com
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SAFETY PRECUATIONS:
Never, ever attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat. DO NOT get in the water for any reason to retrieve your boat. Your Revolt has fl otation added to the interior of the hull and the cowl. They will not sink. To aid you in retrieving a stalled RC boat you can use a fi shing 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 PFD any time you enter your retrieval craft.
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.
This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are susceptible to possible interference from RF sources. It is a good idea to pre-check the system to make sure it’s operating properly before you launch your boat.
If your boat should happen to stall, water currents will slowly carry it to shore. The bad news is the boat could be carried to the opposite shore. When surveying areas to run your model, 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.
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS:
Diameter: 36mm |
Input Voltage: 7-18.5v |
Length: 56mm |
Max. Constant Current: 50A |
Shaft Length: 15mm |
Max. Surge Current: 80A/5 sec. |
Overall Length: 71mm |
No Load Current: 5.0A |
Shaft Size: 5mm |
kV Rating: 1800 rpm/V |
Connectors: 4mm Bullet |
Watts: 925Max |
Weight: 212g |
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MOTOR CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 100mm
Width: 38mm
Height: 17mm
Weight: 3.8oz (109grams) Wire Gauge: 14g
Battery Connectors: Male Deans® Ultra Plugs® (2)
Motor Connectors: 4mm gold plated bullet connectors (3) Input Voltage: 12-14 NiMH
4 cells LiPo
8-20V input w/o BEC) Output Current: 60A continuous maximum
72A surge maximum Max Output Power: 720 watts On-resistance: 0.003 ohms Operating frequency: 8kHz
BEC: 5.2V/2A
Stutter Bump Voltage: 12V
Low Voltage Cutoff: 11.6V Thermal Cutoff: 110C Timing Angle: 10°
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:
REVOLT FEATURES:
Hand laid fiberglass hull and canopy Roomy interior
Tactic 2.4GHz radio system (Performance 2.4GHz Version Only) AquaCraft 1800 KV 6 pole motor
AquaCraft 60amp Motor Controller
Aluminum water jackets on both the motor and controller New high-performance 25-35 GrimRacer boat hardware Battery tray accepts many battery mounting confi gurations Hook and loop battery mounting
Other outstanding features include:
High gloss painted finish Pre-applied graphics Brass stuffi ng tube
Low friction cable guide
.150” fl ex drive cable
Industry standard 3/16” (.187”) prop shaft GrimRacer 42x55 Metal Propeller
BASIC HULL SPECIFICATIONS:
Hull Length: 30” (762mm)
Overall Length: 33.5” (850.9mm)
Width: 9.125” (235mm)
Height less hardware: 5” (127mm)
Empty Weight: 3 lbs. 7oz
PLEASE READ:
Notes about using LiPo batteries in your boat: The Revolt uses the AquaCraft 60amp motor controller. This controller has a built in stutter bump system that cycles the power to the motor when the battery voltage reaches 12V. This is designed to warn you of impending low battery voltage and subsequent shut down. It also has a 10.8V battery cut off safety system that shuts the power down to the motor to avoid damaging the batteries.
Having said this, as a rule of thumb we have found it best in very high current draw application like an RC boat, to not to use more than 70% of the rated capacity of the battery pack, per run. We have also found that when in doubt and using the recommended propellers you can expect to use about 1000mAh (give or take) per minute of operation. Using this you can better judge your runs knowing you’re taking the very best care of your battery pack investment.
GrimRacer says: It’s best to test this by making a timed 2 min run. Then charge the batteries back up and note the amount of mAh the pack allowed back in. Do this each and every time you make a prop change or any other signifi cant change to your setup. Then adjust your driving time so you don’t go over the 70% usage mark.
Also keep in mind that RC car packs (hard case) could be used. But if you get them wet, they can store water, causing the internal metal parts of the pack to corrode, and in turn causing short pack life. We highly recommend using dedicated marine LiPo packs like those in the GrimRacer Line.
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RECEIVER READY (Rx-R) ASSEMBLY:
Here are a few great radios to choose from for your receiver ready (Rx-R) Revolt.
Tactic TX240 (TACJ0245): The TX240 radio system is reliable and easy to operate. It’s basic but has all the necessary features to operate your Revolt.
Futaba 3PMS (FUTK2021): This radio system is very reliable and offers more operator options. We really like the timer option this radio system offers as well as the multi-model memory.
Futaba 4PL (FUTK1400): Along with great reliability, this radio system offers the most user options. It’s also a great system if you want to add to your AquaCraft boat collection. This system offers 40 model memory and 10 character naming; great features to grow your boat lineup.
NOTE: This step will require working on the boat with the radio turned on and power to the motor. To prevent any possible injury, temporarily remove the propeller from the boat.
1. Mount your receiver in your boat by installing hook and loop to the bottom of your receiver. Install the receiver in the position shown in the picture.
2. Plug the steering servo into channel 1 and the motor controller into channel 2.
TURN ON YOUR TRANSMITTER.
Set the Throttle Trim to negative (clockwise if you have a dial) 25%.
If your radio has end point adjustments, check to see that your (EPA) is set to 100% both forward and reverse throttle trigger.
Then plug the batteries into the motor controller. At this time you will hear one beep letting you know battery power is working to the controller. To arm the system, squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold until you hear one more beep. Release the throttle trigger and you will hear three more beeps. Your boat is now ready to operate.
Note: You will have to go through this simple arming procedure each time to run your boat.
If your boat does not beep after plugging in the batteries, adjust your throttle trim lower “a lesser percentage” until you hear the boat beep. Then continue the arming process.
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Plug in the packs |
« Beep» |
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Squeeze the throttle trigger and hold |
« Beep» |
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Release the trigger |
« Beep-Beep -Beep» |
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7Your boat is now ready to operate!
NOTE: Before or after the above, IF your boat’s power system emits consecutive beeps, your throttle trim will likely need to be reversed.
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