Swimways 17506A07BT, 17506A07BR Users Manual

Ages 8 and up

Available in both

Models:
17506, 17507

R/C Water Soaker has full-function, and its battery operated radio controller
navigates movement around the pool, elevates the shooting nozzle, and
controls the soaking stream! It has a shooting distance of approximately
20 feet.The controller is water resistant up to 3 feet deep. This allows
you to swim along and control your Soaker from below the surface of
the water. It has underwater range of approximately 6 feet and a
transmitter range of approximately 50 feet above the surface of the
water.

Transmitter uses:
1-9V alkaline battery (not included)
R/C Water Soaker uses: 4-AA alkaline batteries (not included) or
rechargeable NiMH battery (included with charger)

INSTALLING BATTERIES

No assembly is required before first time use.
Battery installation is required.

HOW TO INSTALL / CHANGE BATTERIES

R/C WATER SOAKER CONTROLLER

1.To open use phillips screwdriver to loosen the 3
screws on the battery compartment cover and lift the
cover to remove it.

2.Put one 9V alkaline battery in the compartment.
Make sure that (+) and (-) poles are positioned
properly.

3.Replace the battery cover and secure it with
screws.

Note: When the transmitter’s range decreases,
replace its battery.

WARNING:

Item can swim into deep water. Always keep

children in sight within quick and easy reach when

they are in the water. Do not allow children to play

where water is too deep for their swimming ability.

Do not aim or shoot water at eyes or face. Use of

goggles is recommended while playing.

NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 8 YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. INPUT: 120V AC, 60Hz, 6W OUTPUT: 8V DC, 200 mA, 1.6 VA

R/C WATER SOAKER

1. When installing new batteries, make sure that the
power is in the off position on the R/C Water Soaker.
Turn power off by pressing the button located
between the two propellers. The light next to the
on/off switch will light up if the power is still on.

2. To open, use Phillips screwdriver and loosen 3
screws on plastic covering, labeled BATTERY
COMPARTMENT. Once loosened, lift the plastic
cover to remove it.

3. After plastic covering is removed, use Phillips
screwdriver to loosen 3 screws on the battery
compartment cover and lift cover to remove it.

4. Take out the battery compartment box from the
battery compartment.

5. Place 4-AA alkaline batteries or 6.0V
rechargeable battery into the battery box.

6. Depending on which battery source you are
using: plug either the AA battery box connector or
the 6.0V rechargeable battery connector into the
R/C Water Soaker connector, as shown.

7. Make sure battery and connector are secure in
the battery compartment.

8. Replace battery compartment cover and secure
with screws, making sure wires are not pinched by
the cover.

9. Replace plastic covering and secure with screws.

HOW TO CHARGE/RECHARGE
NiMH BATTERY

1. Insert charger plug into side of the rechargeable
battery.

2. Plug in the power supply into the 115V-120V wall
socket.

3. New NiMH battery pack is not charged before
shipping. Charge for 12 hours before 1st use. 4
hours, thereafter.

Note: Any batteries purchased for use in this toy may pose a
hazard to children. Please check safety notice supplied with
batteries before use. Make sure the battery is completely dry
before recharging.

Warning: Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not
bury or burn them.

THIS PRODUCT IS DESIGNED FOR SWIMMING POOLS ONLY

CAUTION: For safety, children playing with this toy should be supervised by an ADULT, as with
any products designed to be used in or around water. To maintain good performance and
control, make sure that your R/C Water Soaker is operated at depths that do not exceed 6 feet.

CAUTION - ELECTRIC TOY:

Metallic Silver/Green

- 49MHz (A)
& Metallic
Silver/Orange ­49MHz (B)

When using 2 R/C Water
Soakers together, make
sure they are not the
same color to prevent
crossing signals.

Cautions:

• Batteries to be installed by adults only.

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of
batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries

of different capacities.

• After each use, remove all batteries

from the product, and drain any water
that has accumulated inside. Moisture allowed to

remain inside the product

will damage the electronic components
and batteries. Store the product with
the battery compartment door open
to allow it to dry completely.

• Change batteries in dry area.

4. Push left and right levers on top of the controller to
propel the Soaker forward and backward. These
levers control the propellers on the bottom of the
Soaker. Each propeller operates independant of
the other and can move forward, reverse and spin
in circles.

5. When holding the controller, the button located on
the bottom of the controller on your right finger
controls the water that comes out of the nozzle.
Push button to control water flow out of nozzle.

LEFT CONTROL

LEVER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. After the R/C Water Soaker is fully charged or new
batteries are installed in both the Soaker and the
controller, activate Soaker by pressing the button
located between the two propellers in the back of
the Soaker (the light will turn on to indicate it is in
the “on” position).

2. Activate controller by pressing the button located in
the middle (light will turn on)

3. Gently place R/C Water Soaker in the water and
begin to operate.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Fragile! Handle with care. Do not drop!

Do not drop in water.

• Do not pick up R/C Water Soaker by antenna or

shooting nozzle.

• Do not try to forcefully adjust the shooting nozzle. It

is controlled by IC chip.

• Do not leave on the floor to avoid stepping or falling

on the R/C Water Soaker accidentally.

• If R/C Water Soaker is upside down, water may

damage the battery compartment. Flip R/C Water
Soaker back to the upright position as soon as
possible.

• After use, open battery compartment and wipe the

batteries dry and the inside of the battery box (for
both the R/C Water Soaker and the Controller). If
water is found in the first use, try lubricating the
rubber seals using petroleum jelly or equivalent.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Comments or Assistance? Please call 1-800-889-7946
Outside the U.S.A. please call 757-460-1156

ON/OFF

LIGHT

CORD HANDLE

• After each use, wash off R/C Water Soaker and the
Controller with faucet water and then drain all the
water on the inside by tilting it in different directions.
Do not shake to get rid of water.

• Before recharging your battery, make sure the
rechargeable battery is completely dry.

• This product is designed for swimming pools only. Do
not use the R/C Water Soaker in strong currents or
in any body of water with large waves.

• Never touch or put your fingers near the propellers
while they are spinning.

• Always turn on the Controller first, then the R/C
Water Soaker.

• To turn off, turn R/C Water Soaker off first and then
the controller. Otherwise, your R/C Water Soaker
might pick up other radio waves and start moving
while the transmitter is off. Should this happen,
immediately turn on the Controller to bring the R/C
Water Soaker under your control.

SWIMWAYS CORP.

5816 Ward Ct. Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455

www.swimways.com

Items #17506, 17507

6. When holding the controller, the rocker switch
located on the bottom of the controller on your left
finger elevates the shooting nozzle up and down.
To adjust the height of the shooting nozzle, push
the rocker swithch up or down.

ANTENNA

RIGHT CONTROL

LEVER

POWER
BUTTON

FIRE

BUTTON

FRONT SIDE BACK SIDE

• Running your R/C Water Soaker continuously for

long periods generates high heat levels. Heat
causes wear and tear on the Shark. To help keep
heat levels down, when your R/C Water Soaker’s
battery dies, let it cool for at least 10 minutes before
installing fresh batteries.

• If the Soaker’s motor runs but does not respond to

the transmitter, move closer to the Soaker and try
again.

• If someone uses a CB Radio nearby, it might

interfere with control of the Soaker. If this happens,
move the Soaker away from the CB Radio.

• The R/C Water Soaker (metallic silver/green) -

49MHz (A) can operate at the same time as the R/C
Water Soaker (metallic silver/orange) - 49 MHz (B).

• If the Soaker moves slowly and you have installed

fresh batteries, check the propeller mechanisms for
lint, thread, or dust.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is needed.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Rocker Switch