Pro Boat PRB3800 User Manual

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Formula FASTech 26 Nitro

Owner's Manual

Specifications

Length ......................................................................................26.75 in (679mm)

Beam ........................................................................................8.375 in (213mm)

Engine ................................................... Water-Cooled Marine Nitro with Tiger Drive

Radio System...................................................... Pro Boat 27MHz AM Radio System

Formula, FASTech and Solar Reactor trim scheme are trademarks of Formula/Thunderbird Products.
Used under license by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................2

Introduction .........................................................................................................2

General Guidelines ............................................................................................... 3

Additional Required Items ..................................................................................... 3

Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ................................................................. 4

Contents .............................................................................................................4

Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries .................................................. 5–6

Adjusting the Transmitter ...................................................................................... 7

Checking the Radio System ............................................................................... 7–8

Handling Adjustment ............................................................................................ 9

Range Checking the Pro Boat Radio System ........................................................... 10

Filling the Fuel Tank ............................................................................................ 10

Starting the Nitro Engine ................................................................................ 11–12

Testing Your Boat in the Water ............................................................................. 13

Maintenance ................................................................................................. 13–14

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................... 15

Formula FASTech Nitro Replacement Parts ............................................................. 16

Parts Identification ............................................................................................. 17

Warranty Information ..................................................................................... 18–19

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your
Pro Boat® Formula FASTech Deep-V Nitro.
You are just minutes from one of the most
thrilling experiences that the radio control
hobby has to offer.

The Pro Boat Formula FASTech is a
professionally built, ready-to-run fiberglass
model of one of Formula boat's flagships. It
is meticulously detailed with Formula Boats'
Platinum Series Solar Reactor trim scheme.

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly.
You also need to read the included engine
manual, along with the Pro Boat pistol-grip
radio system manual.

It is very important that you operate this
boat responsibly. With proper care and
maintenance, you will be able to enjoy your
Formula FASTech for many years to come.

Carefully unpack the Formula FASTech and
examine the boat and its contents. The
contents contain the Formula FASTech RTR
with radio installed, a boat stand, hand-held
starter, and the Pro Boat pistol-grip radio
transmitter. If you are missing any of these
items or notice any damage, immediately
contact the place of purchase.

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General Guidelines

It is important that you read and follow
this instruction manual, along with the Pro
Boat radio system manual and the Nitro
engine 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 Formula FASTech 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
Formula FASTech in low wake, low wind
conditions.

Before you operate your model, make sure
that your radio 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, manifold, pipe and
propeller for security 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

Although the Formula FASTech comes fully assembled and ready for action, you will need a few
additional items in order to run your boat. You will need the following:

• BlueThunder™20%Fuel(quart)

(DYN2320)

• 500ccFuelBottle(DYN2003)or

• FastTap™QuartBottleSpout(DYN2009)

• GlowPlugWrench(DYN2510)

• Ni-CdGlowDriver(DYN1925)

• 12AAalkalinebatteries(8forthe

transmitter and 4 for the receiver)

• 7.2VSub-CBatteryPack(DYN1005)

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Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies

In addition to the items needed to run the Formula FASTech, we recommend that you carry the
following in your field box:

• EngineTuningScrewdriver(DYN2775)

• ReplacementGlowPlugs

(DYN2508 or DYN2500)

• Hexdriver/Allenwrench(1.5mmand

2.5mm)

• Cablegreasetolubricatedriveshaft
(PRB0100, PRB0101)

• Cleantowelsandrags

• AAalkalinebatteries

• Adjustablewrench(small)

• 10mmwrench(2)

• Extrapropellers

• Threadlockingcompound

• 7.2Vbattery(DYN1185)forelectricstarter

• Batterycharger(DYN4051)forelectric

starter battery

Contents

• AssembledFormulaFASTechRTR

• ProBoatradiotransmitter

• Prebuiltboatstand

• Hand-heldstarter

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Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries

Receiver Batteries

1. Lift the cockpit from the hull from the

rear. It is held in position using magnets
so there will be a little resistance when
lifting upward.

2. Lift the radio compartment hatch from the

radio compartment.

3. Remove the dry cell battery holder from
the radio box. Install four AA alkaline
batteries as shown with respect to polarity.

4. Place the battery holder back into the
radio box. Confirm the switch is in the "off"
position after installing the batteries.

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Installing the Receiver and Transmitter Batteries

5. Place the radio box cover back onto the
radio box. Make sure it snaps tighly onto
the radio box to ensure a water-tight seal.

Transmitter Batteries

1. Remove the transmitter from the box.

3. Install the AA batteries into the
transmitter. Be aware of the proper
polarity when inserting the batteries.

4. Replace the battery cover to complete the
battery installation.

2. Remove the battery cover on the bottom
of the transmitter.

5. Turn on the radio to ensure the batteries
have been installed correctly. All 3 LEDs
will illuminate, indicating fully charged
batteries.

6. Turn the radio off to prevent accidentally
running the voltage out of the batteries.

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