AquaCraft Wildcat 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 v ery 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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INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PARTS

THANK YOU FROM AQUACRAFT

Thank you for purchasing the AquaCraft Wildcat EP! 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
fi nal assembly or after your boat has been subject to operation.

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.

ITEMS INCLUDED

❍ Speed Grease™ (AQUB9500)
❍ 1.5mm Hex Wrench (DTXR0288)
❍ GrimRacer™ Pro Radio Box Tape (AQUB9514)
❍ Great Planes CellMatch™ (GPMM3210)

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.

❍ Completed Boat
❍ Transmitter
❍ Boat Stand

PARTS NEEDED TO COMPLETE YOUR MODEL

❍ LiPo Battery Charger
❍ LiPo Battery Pack
❍ 4 - AA Dry Cell Batteries
❍ 1 - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LiPo Sack (GPMP0751)

BATTERY AND CHARGER CHOICES

Feel free to mix and match based on your budget.

Battery

❍ Great Planes® LiPo 3S 11.1V 2000mAh w/Plg

AXE™ 400 3D RTF (GPMP0406)

OR

❍ FlightPower® LiPo EON-X™ 30 3S 11.1V 3800mAh

30C (FPWP6438)

Charger

❍ DuraTrax ONYX™ 235 Advanced Charger w/

Balancing LC (DTXP4235)

OR

❍ Triton™ EQ AC/DC Charger (GPMM3155)

NOTE: Your AquaCraft Wildcat EP Motor Controller has a stutter
bump warning system that warns you of low battery voltage. This
sys tem st arts its warning at or around 9.7 V to tal, givin g y ou 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
yo ur bat teries. A lthough thi s sy stem is in place we s till r ecommend
adjusting your run times to not exceed 80% battery usage.

STORAGE

Store your battery pack/s in a LiPo Sack (GPMP0751) or other
battery containment container. It is also best to store them in a cool,
dry place and on a fi re 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.

WARRANTY SERVICE

AquaCraft will warrant your Wildcat EP 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

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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 the local importer for warranty
information.

HOBBY SERVICES Ph: [phone]
Attn: Service Department 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Central Time M-F
Champaign, Illinois 61822

E-mail: [e-mail]

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

● 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 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.

● 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.

● 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 Wildcat
EP, 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

WILDCAT EP BOAT SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 26.5" (673mm)
Overall: 29" (737mm)
Beam: 9" (229mm)
Height: 5.5" (140mm)
Weight: 32oz. (89grams) (RTR w/o batteries)

Run times: 4 to 6 minutes

Speeds: Up to 25mph

BOAT FEATURES

➧ Tac tic™ TTX240 2.4GHz transmitter with TR325 receiver
➧ 1800Kv brushless out-runner motor
➧ LiPo ready (3S) 50 Amp brushless motor controller with low

battery warning system and battery cut off circuit

➧ Tough, light-weight ABS construction with square hatch

opening for easy taping

➧ Great looking pre-applied graphics
➧ Twin rudders with breakaway shear bolt design

ALSO INCLUDES

➧ Surface drive propeller system
➧ Water-cooled motor mount
➧ Breakaway twin rudders
➧ Transom mounted water pickup
➧ 1/8" [3.2mm] prop shaft
➧ Two blade FRP propeller
➧ Transom drain plug

MOTOR

KV rating: 1800kv
Operate current: 3.8A, 8V/DC (Without loading, 8V/DC)
Input: 3-S LiPo battery
Max current: 55A/15S
Shaft diameter: 4mm
Motor resistance: 37 m
Dimension: 35mm  36 mm
Weight: 107g ±10g
Plugs: 4mm

MOTOR CONTROLLER

Amps: 50 amp continuous
Max Amps: 65A 10 sec
Voltage range: 9V-12.6V
BEC: 5V 2A
Motor Connectors: 4mm bullet (3)
Battery Connector: Deans®
Stutter Voltage: 9.7 volts
LVC: 9 volts
Wire Gauge: #14
Max Output Power: 500 watts
On-Resistance: 0.0015 ohms
Operating Frequency: 8KHZ PWM , 16MHZ MCU
Timing Angle: Auto

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