Specifications
Length: .................................................................................................. 22 in (550mm)
Beam: ...................................................................................................... 9 in (225mm)
Radio: .................................................................................. 2-Stick FM Radio System
Motor: ................................................ 550 Electric Motor w/Internal Cooling Fan
Motor Control: .................... Waterproof Electronic Speed Control w/Reverse
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Riptide™EP RTR
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Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat™
Riptide™ Ready-To-Run boat. Please
read these instructions carefully before
attempting to operate the boat.
The Riptide comes ready-to-run with an FM
radio system and electronic speed controller
already installed. All assembly is done at
the factory, allowing you to quickly get the
boat running.
Additional Items Needed
You will need to purchase the following
items to get the boat on the water:
• 8 “AA” alkaline batteries for the
radio transmitter
• 7.2V Ni-Cd Battery Pack with
Tamiya Connector (DYN1000)
• Ni-Cd Battery Fast Charger (DYN4010)
Riptide™EP RTR Instruction Manual
1. Carefully remove the boat and radio
transmitter from the box.
2. Inspect the boat. If you notice damage
from shipping, please contact the hobby
shop where you purchased it.
Inspection
1. Install 8 “AA” alkaline batteries into the
transmitter. Be sure each battery cell is
installed in the proper polarity. The polarity
is marked at each cell’s location inside the
transmitter.
2. Slide the battery cover in place and turn
on the transmitter. The LED will light if the
batteries are in good condition and
installed properly.
3. Turn off the transmitter.
Installation of Transmitter Batteries
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