Pro Boat PRB3650 User Manual

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RC Retrieval Decoy

Owners Manual

Specifications

Length: ................................................................................... 13-inch (330.2mm)

Width: ................................................................................... 6.5-inch (165.1mm)

Height: ...............................................................................7.25-inch (184.15mm)

ESC: .....................................................................Waterproof 30-amp with reverse

Motor: .................................................................................380-size water-cooled

Radio: ................................................................Pro Boat 2.4GHz Marine pistol-grip

Battery: .........................................................................7.2V 1200mAh 2/3A NiMH

Charger: ............................................................................... 110-230V AC 2-Hour

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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

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Meaning of Special Language

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 a 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 superficial 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.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents .......................................3

General Guidelines and Safety Precautions ....3

Using the Manual .......................................3

Charging Warnings and Precautions ..............4

Basic Assembly ..........................................5

Maintenance ..............................................8

Warranty Information .................................9

Replacement Parts .....................................11

General Guidelines and Safety Precautions

It is important that you read and
follow this instruction manual, along
with the radio system manual before
you run this exciting model. Failure
to read and understand the manual
could result in personal injury, property
damage or permanent damage to your
model. It is also important to run your
model responsibly. With proper care
and maintenance, you will be able to
proudly enjoy your model for many
years to come.

Using the Manual

This manual is divided into sections to
help make assembly easier to understand,
and to provide breaks between each
major section. In addition, check boxes
have been placed next to each step
to keep track of its completion. Steps
with a single circle () are performed
once, while steps with two circles ( )
indicate the step will require repeating.

It is preferable to operate your model in
low wake, low wind conditions.

Check all of the hardware, and the
running gear, 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 intake for
teh drive system.

Remember to take your time and follow
the directions.

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Charging Warnings and Precautions

Failure to exercise caution while using
this product and comply with the
following warnings could result in product
malfunction, electrical issues, excessive
heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and
property damage.

• Readallsafetyprecautionsand

literature prior to use of this product.

• Neverleavethebatteryandcharger

unattended during use.

• Neverattempttodismantlethe

charger.

• Neverattachyourchargertobothan

AC and DC power source at the same

time.

• Neverreversethepositiveand

negative terminals. Wrong connection

will damage the battery and may

cause damage to the charger.

• Neverallowminorstochargebattery

packs without adult supervision.

• Neverdropchargerorbatteries.

• Neverattempttochargedeador

damaged batteries

• Neverattempttochargeabattery

pack containing different types of

batteries.

• Neverchargeabatteryifthecable

has been pinched or shorted.

• Neverallowbatteriesorbatterypacks

to come into contact with moisture at

any time.

• Neverchargebatteriesinextremely

hot or cold places (recommended

between 50–80 degrees F) or place in

direct sunlight.

• Alwaysuseonlyrechargeable

batteries. This charger cannot

charge batteries such as “heavy

duty,” “Alkaline battery,” or “Mercury

battery.”

• Alwaysconnectthepositivered

lead (+) and negative black lead (-)
terminals of the battery to the charger
terminals correctly.

• Alwaysdisconnectthebatteryafter

charging, and let the charger cool
between charges.

• Alwaysinspectthebatterybefore

charging.

• Alwaysterminateallprocessesand

contact Horizon Hobby if the product
malfunctions.

• Alwayskeepbatteriesandcharger

away from any material that could be
affected by heat (such as ceramic and
tile), as they can get hot.

• Alwaysmonitorthearea,useafire

alarm and have a fire extinguisher
available at all times.

• Alwaysmakesureyouknowthe

specifications of the battery to be
charged or discharged to ensure
it meets the requirements of this
charger. If the program is set up
incorrectly, the battery and charger
may be damaged. Improper settings
can cause the battery to become
overcharged potentially leading to fire
or explosion.

• Alwaysconnectthechargecableto

the charger first, then connect the
battery to avoid short circuit between
the charge leads. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting.

• Neverconnectmorethanonebattery

pack to this charger at a time.

• Alwaysconstantlymonitorthe

temperature of the battery pack while
charging.

• Alwaysendthechargingprocessifthe

charger or battery becomes hot to the
touch or starts to change form (swell)
during the charge process.

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