Pro Boat PRB3500 User Manual

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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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