Pro Boat PRB3550 User Manual
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Miss Elam 1/12 Brushless EP Catamaran Boat
Owner's Manual
Specifications
Hull Length .................................................................................... 26 in (660mm)
Beam ........................................................................................... 8.3 in (210mm)
Motor ............................... Water-cooled Hi-performance A3630-1500 Brushless Motor
Radio System............................................................Pro Boat AM 27MHz Pistol-grip
Drive System ..........................................................Direct Drive with Propeller Strut
Steering System .................................................... Off-set Rudder with Water Pickup
Speed Control .................................................. Water-cooled 45-Amp Brushless ESC
Built under license from
Ellstrom Manufacturing
www.ProBoatModels.com
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Introduction General Guidelines
Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat®
Miss Elam Brushless EP ready-to-run boat.
Please read these instructions carefully before
attempting to operate your boat.
The Miss Elam Brushless EP comes ready-torun 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
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................2
Inspection ...........................................................................................................2
General Guidelines ............................................................................................... 3
Additional Required Items ..................................................................................... 3
Contents .............................................................................................................4
Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand .................................................................... 4
Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries .......................................................... 4
Section 3: Installing the 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Packs ................................................... 5
Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter ....................................................................... 6
Section 5: Checking the Radio System ................................................................ 6–7
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water ................................................................ 8
Section 7: Handling Adjustment ............................................................................. 8
Section 8: Maintenance ......................................................................................... 8
Section 9: Speed Control Programming ................................................................... 9
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft ................................................................... 9
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft Continued .................................................. 10
Section 11: Warranty Information......................................................................... 11
Section 12: Replacement Parts ............................................................................. 12
It is important that you read and follow
this instruction manual along with the radio
system 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 Miss Elam Brushless Catamaran
for many years to come.
When operating the boat, stay clear of
people, full-scale boats, stationary objects
and wildlife. It is preferable to operate the
Miss Elam Brushless Catamaran in low wake,
low wind conditions and in areas free of
people, wildlife and objects.
Before you operate your model, make sure
that 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.
If at any time while operating your model
you sense any abnormal function, end your
operation immediately. Do not operate your
boat again until you are certain the problem
has been corrected. Always stay clear of
the propeller.
Additional Required Items
You will need to purchase the following to get your boat on the water:
• 8 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter
• 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Pack with Dean's connector (PRB3313 or PRB3314) (2)
Inspection
Carefully remove the boat and radio
transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat
to make sure no damage is present. If you
notice damage is present, please contact the
hobby shop where you purchased it.
• Twin Peak Dual Battery Charger (DYN4033)
• Tamiya/Dean's adapter (PRB3312)
PRB3313
3600mAh
PRB3314
4200mAh
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Contents
Section 3: Installing the 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Packs
Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand
Attach the side stand pieces by interlocking
them into the end pieces as shown. Secure
the interlocking pieces with medium CA or
epoxy. Make certain you allow the adhesive
to fully cure before placing your boat on
the stand.
• Miss Elam Brushless EP RTR
• Pro Boat radio transmitter
• Boat stand
Carefully remove the hatch from the hull.
The Pro Boat water-cooled ESC comes
pre-wired with a Dean's connector.
Use a 6-cell battery pack listed below for
optimum performance.
• PRB3313 7.2V 3600mAh
w/Dean's connector
• PRB3314 7.2V 4200mAh
w/Dean's connector
Attach the hook and loop material to the
batteries and the battery boxes.
Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries
Install 8 fully charged AA alkaline batteries
into the transmitter, following the
instructions provided for your radio system.
Be sure to install the batteries with respect
to proper polarity.
You may also remove the Tamiya connector
from conventional battery packs and
purchase WSD1303 from
your local hobby shop. Be sure to
solder the connectors to the battery
in the proper polarity.
Pro Boat offers a charge adapter (PRB3312)
to allow you to charge the PRB3313 and
PRB3314 batteries with Dean's connectors
with conventional chargers that use Tamiya
connectors.
Follow the instructions included with your fast
charger to ensure a safe charge.
Confirm that the switch inside the boat is in
the "OFF" position. Install two fully charged
7.2V Ni-MH battery packs into the hull.
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