Pro Boat PRB3050S User Manual

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Electric-Powered Ready-To-Run Deep-V

Owners Manual

Specifications

Hull Length ............................................................................................ 22 in (558.8mm)

Beam ................................................................................................... 7.5 in (190.5mm)

Motor ............................................................................................Water-cooled 550-sized

Radio System...........................................Pro Boat 2.4GHz Spektrum Marine DSM Pistol-Grip

Speed Control ............................................................. Electronic speed control with reverse

Battery ........................................................................ 8.4V 1600mAh 2/3 A NiMH Battery

Charger....................................................................................12V DC 1.2A Peak Charger

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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion

of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the

support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language:s

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential
harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage
AND little or no possibility of injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property
damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage,
collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the
product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the
product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common
sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and
responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product
is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use
with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby,
Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read
and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to
operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger
yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.

This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control.
This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in
all directions around your model, as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This
model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control.
Interference can cause momentary loss of control.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment
(chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose.
Moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat® Volere™ 22
Electric-Powered Ready-To-Run boat. Please read
these instructions carefully before attempting to
operate the boat.

The Volere comes ready-to-run with an 2.4GHz
Spektrum radio system and electronic speed
controller already installed. All assembly is done
at the factory, allowing you to quickly get the boat
running.

Features

• No assembly required

• Real wood trim layered on a hand-crafted fi berglass hull

• Pro Boat 2.4GHz Spektrum Marine DSM Pistol-Grip

• Preinstalled electronic speed control with reverse

• Includes a 8.4V 1600mAh battery for longer run times

• Includes a DC 1.2A Peak Charger

Additional Required Items

You will need to purchase the following items to get the boat on the water:

• 4 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter

Inspection

 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.

The items included with your Volere 22 are:

• Assembled Volere 22 EP RTR

• Pro Boat radio transmitter

• Boat stand

• 8.4V, 1600mAh Ni-MH battery pack

• DC 1.2A Peak Charger

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Installation of Transmitter Batteries

 1. Remove the battery cover from the

transmitter.

Charging and Installing the 8.4V Ni-MH Battery

Charging:

 1. Connect the charger to a 12V DC power

source such as an auxiliary power connection
in a vehicle. The red LED light will fl ash three
times when power connection is made.

 2. Install 4 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.

 3. Slide the battery cover in place.

 4. Move the switch to the "ON" position. The LED

will light if the batteries are in good condition
and installed properly.

 5. Make sure to turn off the transmitter before

proceeding with the installation of the battery
in the boat.

Installing:

 1. Carefully lift the magnetic rear deck lid to

expose the battery compartment.

 2. Connect the battery to the charger. The LED

will quickly fl ash on and off during the fast
charge process. When the red light (LED)
stops fl ashing and is solid "on", the battery is
fully charged and ready for use.

Red LED

 2. Install a fully charged 8.4-volt Ni-MH battery

pack into the hull. (Follow the instructions
included with the fast charger to ensure a
safe charge.)

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 3. Connect the battery plug to the matching

connector on the electronic speed control.

Checking the Radio System

 4. Replace the hatch.

 1. Turn on the transmitter then the receiver

and check for correct operation. Move the
Steering wheel on the transmitter left and
right. The rudder should move relative to the
stick movement.

Left

Left

 2. With the propeller free from any objects,

give some throttle input to ensure that the
motor is working. If everything appears to
be functioning correctly, you are ready to
run your boat! If any of these functions are
reversed, change the respective reversing
switch position.

Forward

Note: If you are transporting the boat,

disconnect the battery from the speed controller
and then turn the radio off until you are ready to
run the boat. Once ready, simply turn the radio
on and plug the battery into the speed controller,
making sure that the throttle is in the neutral
position.Read the radio system instructions
(included with the boat) before operating.

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