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Motor Lifeboat
Owner's Manual
Specifications
Hull Length ......................................... 30.75 in (781mm)
Beam .....................................................9.4 in (238mm)
Motor ..................................... Water-cooled 550-size (x2)
Speed Control ................. Watercooled electronic w/reverse
Radio System.......................... Pro Boat 2-stick 27MHz AM
Drive System ................................................ Direct drive
Steering System ................................................ 2-rudder
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat®
Heavy Weather Rescue and Patrol Boat.
Please read these instructions carefully
before attempting to operate your boat.
The Motor Lifeboat comes ready-to-run
with the Pro Boat 27MHz AM radio system
and electronic speed controller already
installed. All assembly and building is
done at the factory, allowing you to
quickly get your boat running.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................2
Introduction ...............................................................................................2
General Guidelines .....................................................................................3
Additional Required Items ...........................................................................3
Inspection .................................................................................................3
Contents ...................................................................................................4
Getting Started ..........................................................................................4
Installing the Transmitter Batteries ...............................................................5
Installing the Motor Batteries .......................................................................6
Checking the Radio System .........................................................................7
Accessory Installation .................................................................................9
Testing Your Boat in the Water ................................................................... 10
Maintenance ............................................................................................10
Replacement Parts ....................................................................................12
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union ..................13
Warranty Information ................................................................................13
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General Guidelines
It is important thaat you read and
follow this instruction manual before
you run this exciting boat. Failure to
read and understand the manual could
result in personal injury, property
damage or permanent damage to your
boat. It is also important to run your
boat responsibly. With proper care and
maintenance, you will be able to proudly
enjoy your Motor Lifeboat for many years
to come.
Additional Required Items
When operating the boat, stay clear of
people, full-scale boats, stationary objects
and wildlife. It is preferable to operate
the Motor Lifeboat in low-wake, low-wind
conditions and in areas free of people,
wildlife and objects.
Before you operate your model, make
sure your frequency is clear. If someone
is operating on the same frequency, both
models could go out of control, possibly
causing damage to the models or to
others. Check all of the hardware and the
propeller for damage and loose screws
before and after each run.
You will need to purchase the following to get your boat on the water:
• 8 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter
• 6-cell 3300mAh Ni-MH battery pack (DYN1185) (2)
• Charger for motor batteries (DYN4033)
• Medium CA
• Soldering iron w/solder
• Ballast weight (up to 35 oz)
Inspection
Carefully remove the boat, radio
transmitter, battery and charger from the
box. Inspect all items to make sure no
damage is present. If you notice damage
is present, please contact the hobby shop
where you purchased your model.
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Contents
• Assembled Motor Lifeboat RTR
• Pro Boat radio transmitter
• Boat stand
Getting Started
Before you start running your new Motor
Lifeboat, it is absolutely necessary that
you read through all of the operating
instructions to prevent unnecessary
damage and get the maximum enjoyment
from your boat.
Charging the Motor Battery
Plug the battery charger into a standard
110/120V AC wall outlet or 12-volt DC
depending on the type of charger used.
Connect a fully discharged battery to the
charge plug.
Change the battery according to the
instructions provided with the charger.
Do not leave the battery pack unattended
while charging or serious damage or fire
may occur.
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Installing the Transmitter Batteries
Remove the transmitter battery cover by
sliding the cover from top to bottom.
Install eight (8) AA batteries into the
transmitter. Pay close attention to the
correct direction of the positive (+) and
negative (-) ends as marked.
Install the battery cover by sliding it on
from bottom to top.
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Installing the Motor Batteries
Add up to 35 oz of weight (ballast) to the
hull as shown until the boat rides level in
the water with the black painted part of
the hull.
Note: We used pennies wrapped
in clear plastic as ballast. A roll of
pennies weigh 5.0 oz.
Once the batteries are charged, apply
the supplied hook and loop tape to
the batteries.
Install the battery packs into the hull
as shown. Batteries are located on the
left and right sides of the hull.
Confirm the receiver switch has been set
to the "OFF" position at this time.
Attach the remaining hook and loop to
the hull as shown.
Plug the connectors from battery packs to
the connectors from the ESC.
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Checking the Radio System
Check to make sure the propellers
are free from any objects. The first
time you turn on your Motor Lifeboat the
motors may start, and any objects near
the propellers, or even the propellers,
may become damaged.
Always turn on the transmitter first
by sliding the switch on the front of
the transmitter from left to right. The
small red and green lights on the front
of the transmitter should both light up.
If not, you need to check for low or
incorrectly installed batteries.
If the propellers spin, adjust the Throttle
Trim lever located next to the throttle
stick until the propellers stop.
Give a small amount of throttle input
by moving the throttle stick toward the
top of the transmitter to ensure that the
motors are working.
Checking the Throttle Operation
Once the transmitter has been turned
on, turn on the Motor Lifeboat by sliding
the switch on the speed controller to the
“On” position.
To test reverse speed operation, wait
for the model to stop then move the
throttle stick toward the bottom of
the transmitter. Once everything is
functioning correctly, you are ready to
check the operation of the steering.
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Checking the Radio System
Checking the Steering Operation
With your Motor Lifeboat and transmitter
on, move the steering stick to the right
to make the rudders move to the right to
incur a right turn. Conversely, when left
input is given, the rudders will move to
the left.
After you have completed checking your
radio system, turn the Motor Lifeboat
receiver off FIRST by sliding the switch to
the “OFF” position. After the model has
been turned off, turn off the transmitter.
Turning off the transmitter first may allow
the radio to accept stray signals and the
boat may run out of control.
It may be necessary to adjust the
Steering Trim so the rudders are centered
prior to operation. You may also need to
fine-tune the steering trim to make sure
the boat runs straight during operation.
This can only be accomplished when
operating the boat in the water and is
detailed in a following section.
If you find the steering or throttle
operates backwards as described,
you may need to actuate the servo
reversing switch.
Note: If you are transporting
your Motor Lifeboat, make sure
you disconnect the batteries from
the speed controller and then
turn your radio off until you are
ready to run the boat. Once ready,
simply plug the batteries into the
speed controller, turn the radio on
and make sure that the boat is in
neutral.
Range Testing
Collapse the transmitter antenna and
move the rudder controls. Walk away
from the boat and confirm that you have
control at least 20 yards away.
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Accessory Installation
Carefully plug the mast into the jack
located on the top of the cabin.
The flags are on an elastic band that
loops onto the mast as shown below.
The switch to turn the accessory lighting
on is located on the left side of the hull
near the motor. The receiver switch
must be turned on to allow the light
switch to operate the lights. Sit back
and enjoy the glow from the scale
lighting of your Motor Lifeboat.
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Testing Your Boat in the Water
Make sure the radio is "ON" and the
battery is plugged into the speed
controller. Test the radio system for
proper operation and then carefully
place the boat in the water. Pilot the
boat at slow speeds, staying close to the
shoreline to ensure you have good control
and that the boat is functioning correctly.
Be certain to avoid all objects in the
water at all times.
Maintenance
Once you feel comfortable with the
control of your boat, it is safe to go
further away from the shoreline and at
faster speeds. When you notice the boat
beginning to lose speed, bring the boat
back to shore. It will be necessary to
allow the electronic components to cool
down and to replace or recharge the
battery before heading out again.
Adjust the Steering Trim
When going forward, the model should
move in a straight line. If not, adjust
the steering trim so that it tracks in a
straight line without having to turn the
steering wheel.
Before and at the end of each run,
make sure all screws are tight and
the propellers are free from any
entanglement. At the end of each run,
be sure to remove any debris from the
rudders and/or propellers and rinse the
hull of your boat as well.
Lubricating the Drive Shaft
The drive shafts should be lubricated after
every 3–4 hours of use and at the end of
each boating season prior to storage to
ensure proper operation of your boat.
Use the following steps to remove and
lubricate the drive shafts.
Loosen the nuts that are tightened
against the propellers. The propellers
are threaded onto the shafts and are
simply unscrewed from the end of the
drive shafts.
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Use a 1.5mm hex wrench to loosen the
setscrew that secured the drive shaft to
the motor adapter.
Slide the drive shaft out of the stuffing
box. It will pass close to the rudder, so
make sure the rudder is straight when
you remove the drive shaft.
Place the end of the PRB0100 Grease Gun
w/Marine Grease (see your local hobby
shop) against the drive shaft. Apply
grease along the length of the shaft.
Slide the shaft back into the stuffing
box. Use a paper towel to remove excess
grease near the propeller that oozes out
when inserting the shaft.
Note: Running the Motor Lifeboat
RTR in salt water could cause
some parts to corrode and is not
recommended. If you run the boat
in salt water, rinse it thoroughly
in fresh water after each use and
lubricate the drive system.
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Replacement Parts
If you have any questions concerning the setup or running of your Motor Lifeboat,
please call the Horizon Service Center toll-free at (877) 504-0233.
PRB3105 ............................................................................................. Motor
PRB3501 ........................................................................................ Hull Only
PRB3502 .................................................................................. Hatch (Front)
PRB3503 ................................................................................... Hatch (Rear)
PRB3504 ...................................................................................Light System
PRB3505 .............................................................................. Motor Mount Set
PRB3506 .....................................................................................Light Tower
PRB3507 ........................................................................................... Rudder
PRB3508 ....................................................................................... Driveshaft
PRB3509 ......................................................................... Rudder Pushrod Set
PRB3510 ......................................................................................... Propeller
PRB3511 ............................................................................................ Decals
PRB3512 ................................................................................ Rail set (Front)
PRB3513 ................................................................................ Rail Set (Rear)
PRB3514 ................................................................................ Caption's Chair
PRB3515 ................................................................................. Side Chair Set
PRB3516 ....................................................................................... Life Saver
PRB3517 ........................................................................... Hull Accessory Set
PRB3518 ............................................................................... Wind Shield Set
PRB3519 ......................................................................................Boat Stand
PRB3607 ............................................................................... Cooling System
PRB3623 ............................................................ Water-cooled ESC w/ reverse
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Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by
Users in the European Union
This product must not be disposed of
with other waste. Instead, it is the
user’s responsibility to dispose of their
waste equipment by handing it over
to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and
recycling of your waste equipment at
the time of disposal will help to conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human
Warranty Information
Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties
that the Products purchased (the
“Product”) will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship at the date of
purchase by the Purchaser.
health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop
off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or
where you purchased the product.
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE
DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL
SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original
Purchaser ("Purchaser") and is not
transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
PURCHASER. This warranty covers
only those Products purchased from an
authorized Horizon dealer. Third party
transactions are not covered by this
warranty. Proof of purchase is required
for warranty claims. Further, Horizon
reserves the right to change or modify
this warranty without notice and disclaims
all other warranties, express or implied.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NONINFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon's sole
obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon
will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace,
any Product determined by Horizon to be
defective. In the event of a defect, these
are the Purchaser's exclusive remedies.
Horizon reserves the right to inspect any
and all equipment involved in a warranty
claim. Repair or replacement decisions
are at the sole discretion of Horizon. This
warranty does not cover cosmetic damage
or damage due to acts of God, accident,
misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial
use, or modification of or to any part of
the Product. This warranty does not cover
damage due to improper installation,
operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than Horizon.
Return of any goods by Purchaser must
be approved in writing by Horizon before
shipment.
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Warranty Information
Damage Limits
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS
IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE
PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS
BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.
Further, in no event shall the liability of
Horizon exceed the individual price of the
Product on which liability is asserted. As
Horizon has no control over use, setup,
final assembly, modification or misuse,
no liability shall be assumed nor accepted
for any resulting damage or injury. By the
act of use, setup or assembly, the user
accepts all resulting liability.
If you as the Purchaser or user are
not prepared to accept the liability
associated with the use of this Product,
you are advised to return this Product
immediately in new and unused condition
to the place of purchase.
Law: These Terms are governed by
Illinois law (without regard to conflict of
law principals).
Safety Precautions
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.
The Product 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
injury.
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of
purchase cannot provide warranty support
or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of
the Product has been started, you must
contact Horizon directly. This will enable
Horizon to better answer your questions
and service you in the event that you
may need any assistance.
For questions or assistance, please
direct your email to productsupport@
horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233
toll-free to speak to a service technician.
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Warranty Information
Inspection or Repairs
If this Product needs to be inspected
or repaired, please call for a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack
the Product securely using a shipping
carton. Please note that original boxes
may be included, but are not designed to
withstand the rigors of shipping without
additional protection. Ship via a carrier
that provides tracking and insurance for
lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is
not responsible for merchandise until it
arrives and is accepted at our facility.
A Service Repair Request is available at
www.horizonhobby.com on the “Support”
tab.
If you do not have internet access,
please include a letter with your complete
name, street address, email address and
phone number where you can be reached
during business days, your RMA number,
a list of the included items, method of
payment for any non-warranty expenses
and a brief summary of the problem.
Your original sales receipt must also
be included for warranty consideration.
Be sure your name, address, and RMA
number are clearly written on the outside
of the shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must
include your original sales receipt
verifying the proof-of-purchase date.
Provided warranty conditions have been
met, your Product will be repaired or
replaced free of charge.
Repair or replacement decisions are at
the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by
warranty the repair will be completed
and payment will be required without
notification or estimate of the expense
unless the expense exceeds 50% of
the retail purchase cost. By submitting
the item for repair you are agreeing to
payment of the repair without notification.
Repair estimates are available upon
request. You must include this request
with your repair. Non-warranty repair
estimates will be billed a minimum
of ½ hour of labor. In addition you
will be billed for return freight. Please
advise us of your preferred method of
payment. Horizon accepts money orders
and cashiers checks, as well as Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, and
Discover cards. If you choose to pay by
credit card, please include your credit
card number and expiration date. Any
repair left unpaid or unclaimed after
90 days will be considered abandoned
and will be disposed of accordingly.
Please note: non-warranty repair is
only available on electronics and model
engines.
Electronics and engines requiring
inspection or repair should be shipped to
the following address:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other Products requiring warranty
inspection or repair should be shipped to
the following address:
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Please call 877-504-0233 with any
questions or concerns regarding this
product or warranty.
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Warranty Information
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely
responsible for operating it in a manner
that does not endanger yourself and
others or result in damage to the product
or the property of others.
Carefully follow the directions and
warnings for this and any optional support
equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal
that is subject to interference from
many sources outside your control. This
interference can cause momentary loss of
control so it is necessary to always keep a
safe distance in all directions around your
model, as this margin will help to avoid
collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open
area away from people.
• Avoid operating your model where
injury or damage can occur.
• Never operate the model out in
populated areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low
transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and
warnings for this and any optional
support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that
you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and
anything electrical out of the reach of
children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics.
Avoid prolonged water exposure to all
equipment not specifically designed and
protected for this purpose.
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