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LiteHawk CHASE Instruction Manual
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LITEHAWK CHASE PRECAUTIONS - The LiteHawk CHASE is not intended for children under the age of
14 unless closely supervised by an adult. Improper use may cause serious injury. Please read NimH Battery section before use. Do not use in areas close to high voltage lines or crowds. Do not use when windy.
Do not run in rain, snow or if there is lightning and/or thunder. Do not touch ANY moving parts while the
model is powered.
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not For Children under 3 years
CAUTION: Do not touch the running propeller! Adult supervision is required!
CAUTION: Never insert any sharp objects, pins or screws into the model as this may puncture the
internal battery!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Keeps hands, hair and loose clothing away from the propeller when the model is powered ON.
- Turn off controller/charger and CHASE when not in use.
- Remove battery from controller/charger when not in use.
- Parental guidance is recommended for use.
- Keep your CHASE in your sight so that you can supervise it at all times.
- A new 9V alkaline battery is recommended for use in the controller to obtain maximum performance.
- Your portable charger is tailor made for the NimH battery used in your LiteHawk CHASE. Do not use it to
charge any battery other than that in the LiteHawk CHASE.
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
- Requires 1 x 9V battery (included) and 8 x AA
batteries (not included).
- Batteries are small objects.
- Replacement of batteries must be done by adults.
- Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram.
- Promptly remove dead batteries from the toy.
- Dispose of used batteries properly.
- Remove batteries for prolonged storage.
- DO NOT incinerate used batteries
- DO NOT dispose of batteries in fi re, as batteries may
explode or leak.
- DO NOT mix old and new batteries or diff erent types
of batteries (i.e. alkaline/standard)
- DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
- Always remove batteries from the toy when it is not being used for a long period of time (controller/charger only).
- Keep the toy away from direct heat or extreme cold.
- Do not expose the toy’s interior to water or moisture. This can damage the electronic assemblies.
Special NimH Battery Instructions:
- Never charge battery unattended.
- Charge battery in isolated area. Keep away from
fl ammable materials.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight. There is a risk of
the batteries exploding, overheating or igniting.
- Do not disassemble, modify, heat or short circuit
the batteries. Do not place them in fi res or leave
them in hot places.
- Only charge the batteries with the specifi ed battery
charger.
- Only use the batteries in the device specifi ed by
LiteHawk.
- In the unlikely event of leakage or explosion use
sand or a chemical fi re extinguisher for the battery.
- Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Your LiteHawk CHASE is equipped with a NimH battery.
Before charging the LiteHawk CHASE please read the following!
- DO NOT leave the battery unattended during charging.
- DO NOT leave the battery plugged into the charger any longer than 2 hours. If the charging light does
not go out in this time, the charger or battery could be faulty - unplug immediately!
- DO NOT install another battery without letting the motor cool fi rst! 5-10 minutes is suffi cient.
- DO NOT recharge the battery until it is cool to the touch! 10 minutes is suffi cient.
- DO NOT store battery for longer than 24 hours without recharging to at least 65% capacity.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Welcome to the World of LiteHawk!
Welcome aboard, this is your new LiteHawk CHASE! Before we get ready for
your fi rst water adventure, let’s cover the basics together!
The design of your new boat is referred to as a Catamaran or twin hull, this
design allows the boat to lift out of the water as it approaches speeds of over 20
km/h (12.5 mph). This design also allows for increased agility - CHASE corners
like it’s on rails and turns your pool into a racetrack!
Attempting to use your LiteHawk CHASE without completely reading the manual
may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to
the R/C model. Please read the Instruction Manual thoroughly before using this
product.
LiteHawk CHASE - Transmitter Set Up
Always use a new 9 Volt
battery in the Pistol Grip Radio
Controller (Transmitter).
- Make sure the transmitter is
turned off .
- Remove the screw in the battery cover. (Phillips or star head)
- Remove the battery cover at
the bottom of the Controller by
pressing down and sliding the
cover as marked.
- Insert the 9 Volt battery as
marked. (If you turn on the
transmitter the indicator light
will turn red. If not check battery installation)
- Slide the battery cover back into place and re-install the battery cover screw.
- ALWAYS REMOVE THE 9 VOLT BATTERY FROM THE TRANSMITTER WHEN YOU
WILL NOT BE USING YOUR BOAT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
- Dispose and recycle correctly when there is no longer life in the battery
LiteHawk Boating 101
Bow: Front of the boat
Stern: Back of the boat
Port: Left side of the boat
when looking from the
stern forward
Rudder: Steers the boat
left and right
Starboard: Right Side of
the boat when looking
from the stern forward
Hull: The body of
the boat
Deck: The top of
the boat
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Steering: The steering wheel controls
the boat’s direction.
Turn the wheel left
to steer to the left.
Turn the wheel to
the right and the
boat will steer to the
right. The steering
is 100% proportional and will react to
even slight inputs.
The radio is designed to self-centre. Simply release
the wheel from a
steering input and it
will go straight.
LiteHawk CHASE - Controller Functions
Steering trim: Steering trim is used when your
boat is turning or pulling to the left or
right. If the boat is turning slightly to the right,
than press the left trim button till the boat is tracking straight. If the boat is turning slightly to the
left, press the right trim button until
the boat is tracking straight. NOTE: If your rudder
is noticeably out of
centre the Steering
trim may not solve your
issue and a mechanical adjustment to the
steering links may be
needed.
On/Off Power switch: red
light should come and remain
solid when turned on. Make
sure to turn your hand held
unit on before plugging in the
boat.
Throttle: Forward drive
is initiated by pulling
the throttle trigger
towards the grip or
handle like a trigger.
The throttle is 100%
proportional and will react to even slight input.
Release the trigger to
slow and stop the boat.
LiteHawk CHASE - Battery & Charger
Your LiteHawk CHASE comes with an 260 mAh rechargeable battery and portable DC charging system.
Battery:
The 6 Volt rechargeable NimH battery provides the power to propel your boat
across the water at high speeds. You should expect 6-10min run time. Extra
batteries are available at www.litehawk.ca. However you do need to make sure to
properly maintain your NimH Battery.
LiteHawk CHASE - 2.4 Ghz
Your LiteHawk CHASE comes with a 2.4 Ghz radio system, which allows you
to play without the fear of ever losing control! Race or play with countless other
drivers. The range of your boat is approximately 250ft which, due to its small
size, is in excess of normal vision. The farther the boat goes away from you the
smaller it will become and the harder it will be to determine the boat’s direction
We suggest you drive at a distance between 5ft-20ft, this keeps your boat within
a safe operational distance.
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Charging:
The LiteHawk CHASE comes with a portable charger. This allows you to charge
at home as well as lake-side, you do not need to plug this into a standard househouse power outlet.
- Install 8xAA batteries into the
charger (Note the polarity + or -)
- Make sure the AC/DC switch is
in the AAX8 or switched to the
left.
- Plug the 6 Volt battery pack into
the charger. A green indicator
light will turn on letting you know
it is now charging.
- When the Green indicator goes
out the battery is fully charged.
- Unplug the battery and switch
the AC/DC switch to the right
(DC12V) to turn the charger off .
- The Battery takes 30-45mins to
fully charge.
During charging:
- It is normal for the battery to get warm during the charging process. Do not
charge the battery on a surface that is fl ammable or can be damaged by heat.
- Do not leave the battery and charger unattended while charging.
- Do not store the battery plugged into the charger
Installation of battery into the boat:
Place your LiteHawk CHASE on its supplied boat stand to avoid damage to the
rudder and propeller. It is best to always have your boat on the provided stand
when not in the water.
- Remove the hatch on the deck by pushing the steel retaining spring towards the
back of the boat and lift up the cover from the silver lifting post.
- Insert the 6 Volt battery on the left or port side of the boat hull. You will see
a Velcro strip on the hull. Match up the Velcro on the battery pack to hold it in
place.
- Plug the Red battery plug into the matching plug in the boat. This is a tight fi t,
but the plug is keyed so it will only go in one way.
- Reinstall the top hatch.
- Do not store the battery plugged into the boat.
- You Must FULLY charge the battery before using your new boat.
- Do not leave the battery plugged into the boat when it is not being used.
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Binding the Receiver and Transmitter:
If for some reason your boat is not connected with your Transmitter make sure
you are turning the Transmitter (Pistol Grip radio) on fi rst and then plug the
battery into the boat. If this doesn’t solve the issue you will need to bind the
Transmitter to the boat’s receiver.
- Switch on the Transmitter, making sure the indicator light is red.
- Plug in the battery into the boat
- Press down the BIND button on the boat’s receiver.
- The receiver’s green light will turn on to indicate that the binding has been
successful.
- The boat should now accept inputs from the transmitter.
If you were unsuccessful in binding the boat to the Transmitter unplug the battery in the boat and turn off the radio. Then repeat the binding process.
Water-cooled and water-proof electronics:
All LiteHawk Marine items are water-cooled! Your LiteHawk CHASE picks
up water from the base of the hull, as the boat is moving through the water. The
water is forced through the the water-cooled motor mount. This helps to keep
your motor cool. For added protection the Receiver and Electronic Speed Control
(ESC) have been waterproofed. All this protection helps to avoid the classic problem that all R/C power boats have - how to keep everything cool.
- Before using your new boat carefully check the silicone cooling tubes are connected securely and not blocked. Ensure that the water inlet at the base of the
hull is not obstructed. A good way to check for blockages is to use your mouth to
blow air into the outlet tube and make sure you have air exiting the inlet at the
base of the hull.
- If you are running the boat in salt water, than you should blow out the cooling
system as mentioned above after use. If possible run in fresh water for a minute
or so to fl ush the lines.
LiteHawk CHASE - On The Water
When using your CHASE in a pool, make sure the pool is clear. NEVER DRIVE
YOUR BOAT WITH PEOPLE IN THE WATER. Remember the CHASE is fast. Apply
the throttle slowly to avoid crashing into the sides of the pool. Crashing into the
sides of the pool at high speed may damage your pool and boat.
When using your boat in lakes or larger bodies of water, check the area for
rocks, logs, etc.. that could damage the boat while driving. Do not run the boat in
water with weeds growing to the surface, as they will get caught in the propeller
and stress the motor and electronics. Check water currents before putting the
boat in the water. Strong currents are not recommended. Make sure the water is
at least 8 inches deep.
Make sure your hands are clear of the propeller and rudder when you are placing the boat in and out of the water. For your fi rst few runs try to keep the boat
within 5-15ft of you so you can see how the boat reacts to steering and throttle
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Maintenance & Storage
When you have fi nished using your LiteHawk CHASE disconnect the 6 volt bat-
tery and switch off the Transmitter. Remove the battery from the boat and leave
the top hatch off to allow moisture to evaporate. Leave the top hatch off until
you are sure the boat is dry and then you can re-install the top hatch and store
it. It is best to remove the battery from the boat and radio. Store the boat in a
nice, dry place on the provided boat stand. Keep away from heat sources (Open
fl ames, radiators, direct sunlight)
Your boat is virtually maintenance free, but one thing is vital to the life of the
drivetrain. Lubricating the fl ex shaft keeps your boat running smooth and also
acts as a water seal. This keeps water from entering your boat. Lubricate the
input. Once you have more experience you can venture a little farther away.
Remember the controls are proportional just like a real boat. Ease on and off the
throttle until you are comfortable.
fl ex shaft/propeller shaft after every 2-3 times
you operate your boat. The CHASE has a Silicone
tube to couple the fl ex shaft to the motor. You
may notice that after some time the Silicone
tube loses its tight seal on the motor and fl ex
shaft. There is an extra one included in the box.
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- Use one hand to tightly squeeze the motor side
of the Silicone tube. Then with the other hand
grab the propeller and pull back to remove the
shaft 3/4’s of the way out of the boat- Lubricate
the shaft with a axle or bearing grease.
- Reinstall the shaft in reverse order. Be sure
that you get a good connection between the
silicone tube and the fl ex shaft.
Types of grease: Axle or bearing grease.
Silicone Tube
Grease can be purchased at any auto parts supply retailer.
Notes:
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