UDI R/C UDI009 User Manual

UDI009

User Manual

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Catalogue

Important Statement 3

Safety Precautions 3

Safe Notice for Battery 4

Boat and Transmitter instruction 5

Part installation and disassemble 8

Checklist before Flight 10

Playing Steps 10

Boat function introduction 16

Maintenance and Repair 16

Spare Parts 17

Troubleshooting Guide 19

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Important Statement

Thank you for buying Udirc's product. Our product is special control substances and
people who under 14 years old must not use the product. Please read this brochure
carefully before using the product. You are regarded as accepting all contents in this user
manual when using this product.

This product is not an ordinary toy but a piece of complicated remote boat model which is
integrated with professional knowledge by mechanic, electronic, air mechanics,
high-frequency emission etc. It’s supported to play the boat under legal laws and safety
water area. The users promise to be responsible for their behavior when using this product.

We undertake no liability for those accidents caused by environment, illegal behavior,
improper operation and refitting after sale of the product.

We have entrusted the distributor to provide technology support and after-sale service. If
you have any question about use, operation, repair etc., please contact the local distributor.

* Only use the UDIRC’s original or authorized spare parts and accessories, otherwise,
we are not responsible for any injuries or damage(s) that may caused.

* Keep the package and user manual so as to refer to the important
information whenever.

Safety Precautions

This product is suitable for experienced R/C model users aged 14 years or above.
This product contains small parts, please put it out of child’s reach.

(1) Playing field

The playing field must be legally approved by your local government. Do not play the boat
in the swimming pool or near the people who is swimming in the water area. Playing field
must spacious enough.

(2) Use correctly

For safety elements, please only use UDIRC’s spare parts to replace the damaged parts.
Improper assembly, broken hull, defective electronic equipment or unskilled operation all
may cause unpredictable accidents such as boat damage or human injury. Please pay
special attention to safety operation and have good knowledge of accident responsibility
that the user may cause.

(3) Keep away from obstacles and crowd

The speed and status of a running RC boat is uncertain and it may cause potential danger.
So the user must keep away from crowd, obstacles in the water etc. when operating a
running RC boat. Do not play the boat in rainy, storm, thunder and lighting weather for the
safety of user, around people and their property.

(4) Keep away from salt water environment

The boat inside is consisted of precise electronic components. Salt water may damage
electronic components and cause accident.

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(5) Safe operation

Please operate the RC boat in accordance with your physical status and playing skill.
Fatigue, listlessness and improper operation may increase the rate of accident. Before
playing the boat, please make sure no water plants to avoid propeller from getting tangled
as this may cause damage to boat. It’s not suggested to play it under this condition.

(6) Keep away from rotating parts

After power on the boat, rotating parts like propellers may cause serious injury and
damage. Keep face and body away from rotating parts.

(7) Keep away from heat

The RC boat is made of metal, fiber, plastic, electronic components etc. Keep away from
heat and sunshine to avoid distortion and damage.

(8) The boat should be controlled within max control distance. Do not play the
boat in place with signal interference. Or may cause signal interruption and
the boat will be out of control, which may result in accident.

(9) Do not touch the hot motor to avoid being burnt.

(10) Please use the recommended charger only. Power off the boat before
cleaning it. Check the charger, charging plug etc. regularly to ensure they can
work well. If there is any damage, stop using it immediately till it’s fixed well.

Safe Notice for Battery

* Keep the battery away from children and animals.
* Discontinue charging if you notice the battery is swollen.
* Do not charge the battery once it is crashed or damaged.
* Check the battery if any damage after crash.
* Do not overcharge the battery.
* Keep the battery away from flammable material or liquid.
* Do not put the battery on high temperature place, store it in a proper container to avoid
damage or explode.
* Do not put the battery into your pocket or bag to avoid contacting with sharp objects or
metal.
* Do not dissemble, refit and repair the battery.
* Do not use the battery to crash or hit hard surface.
* Do not put the battery in water and keep it in dry place at ambient temperature.
* Do not leave the battery without supervision when charging.
* Make sure that there is no short circuit of the power wire.
* Please use the recommended charger only.
* Check the charger’s wire, plug, surface regularly. Do not use any broken charger.
* If do not play the boat more than one week, maintain the boat battery.

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Boat and Transmitter instruction

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Boat

Deck

Hull bottom

Outlet plug

Cabin outer cover

Left navigation

Support bracket

Outer cover
lock

Right
navigation

Tail rudder
bracket

Rods

Tail rudder

Propeller

Spindle tube

Water press
pieces

Main Parameter

Hull spec

Hull weight

Propeller diameter

Sailing time

424x114x89mm

About 565g
(battery not included)

35mm

6-8mins(full speed) Max Speed 30Km/H

Boat battery 7.4V 1500mAh

Lipo Battery

charging time

Control range

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220mins

100 m

Exploded diagram

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No. Name Name

Cabin outer cover

1

2

Cabin inner cover

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EVA waterproof ring

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Boat surface cover

5

Waterproof tablet

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Lithium battery

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Spindle tube holder18Outer cover lock press

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Drive spindle

9

Receiver box

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Main motor

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No. No.

Hull bottom

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Outlet plug

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Inner lock

14

Inner cover lock press

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Boat re-position 3.5 round plug26Anti-slip nut

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Outer cover lock

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Right navigation Pressure water sheet

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Servo holder

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Rod

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23

24
25

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Name

Tail rudder support frame

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Tail rudder

Steering engine

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Spindle tube

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Battery holder

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Silicone waterproof ring

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29

Left navigation

30

Silicone tube

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15
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27

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Transmitter

Forward trim

Backward trim

Power indicator

Left Rudder trim

Right Rudder trim

Power switch

Button Function

Forward trim

Backward trim

Left Rudder trim

Right Rudder trim

Power switch

Steering knob

Throttle trigger

Press down this button to adjust the throttle forward deviation.

Press down this button to adjust the throttle backward deviation.

Press down this button to adjust the tail rudder left turning deviation.

Press down this button to adjust the tail rudder right turning deviation.

Push left to power on the transmitter, and back to power off.

Twist forward the knob, the boat turns right. Twist backward the knob,
then turn left.

Pull down the throttle trigger and the boat goes forward. Push up the
trigger,then go backward.

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Steering knob

Throttle trigger

Battery installation

Open the battery cover on the back side of the transmitter and put 4 1.5V alkaline

batteries (AA, not included) into the box in accordance with electrode instructions.

Battery Cover

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Battery Case

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Part installation and disassemble

Charging Instruction for Lithium battery

1. Connect the lithium battery with USB cable first and then choose one of the

method as below picture shown to connect with USB plug.

2. The USB red indicator light keeps bright when charging. And the light turns

green when fully charged.

* For faster charging, it is recommended to use adapter with 5V 2A output

current(not included) to charge the battery.

Power BankPhone Charger Computer Charging Car Charger

Boat battery

Safety Precautions

1. While charging, do not put the battery on high temperature place, such as fire

or heating device to avoid damage or explode.

2. While charging, the battery must be from the boat model.Someone needs to be

looked after in the charging process to avoid accident.

3. Don’t charge for the Lipo batteries at once after running, and the battery is still

not yet cooling down. Otherwise, it may cause battery to get swollen.

Li-Po Battery Disposal&Recycling

Wasted Lithium-Polymer batteries must not be placed with

household trash. Please contact local environmental or waste

agency or the supplier of your model or your nearest Li-Po

battery recycling center.

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Steering gear replacement

When the steering gear is damaged, you need to take out the steering gear holder,

and pick out the defective part, then loose the steering gear arm. When install the

new steering gear, power on the boat and install the arm to the steering gear,

lock the fasten parts, then it’s ok to play.

1. Disassemble the tail rudder screw, and then loose the steering gear press part

and take out the steering gear.(Picture 1)

2. When the new steering gear is powered on, install the arm and fasten the

screw, please take care of the vertical degree( picture 2).

(There is some tolerance which is normal)

Steering fastener screw

Steering gear

screw

Picture 1

Picture 2

3. Install the rod into the third hole of steering gear arm( picture 3).

4. Install the steering gear into its slot and lock the press pieces and rod screws

(picture 4).

( Replace the steering gear when powered on, please take care of the propeller

rotating accidentally )

Lock the screw when the
rudder is loaded into the
slot of the steering gear.

Tail rudder screw

Picture 3

Picture 4

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Checklist before Flight

1. Make sure the boat battery and transmitter battery are fully charged.

2. Please make sure the transmitter throttle stick and rudder knob can be reset.

3. Please strictly obey the order of turn on and turn off before operation. Turn on the

transmitter power first and then turn on the boat power before playing; Turn off the boat

power first and then turn off the transmitter power when finish playing. Improper turn on

and turn off order may cause the boat out of control and threaten people’s safety.

Please cultivate a correct habit of turn on and turn off.

4. Make sure the connection is solid between battery and motor etc. The ongoing vibration

may cause bad connection of power terminal make the boat out of control,

5. Improper operation may cause impact to the boat and damage the hull or propeller,

then cause difficult control or unable to control. Please go to the local distributor to buy

new parts for replacement so that the boat will return to its best status.

Sailing steps

Boat battery installation method

1. Twist to left or right to open the outer cover lock (Picture 5), then open up the
cabin cover (Picture 6).

Picture 6

Picture 5

2. The three inner lid locks on the right and the tail turn left to unlock,two locked

inner locks on the left and unlocked to the right(Picture 7) then the inner cover

of the cabin can be removed(Picture 8).

Picture 7

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Picture 8

3. Put the lithium battery into the battery holder of the hull(Picture 9).

The power line of the battery puts on the side of the hull,push the battery to the

end and stick to it . Connect the battery connector to hull plug(Picture 10).

Picture 9 Picture 10

4. Power on the transmitter, then the power indicator starts flashing and enter

code pairing.

Check before playing

1. After power on the boat, conduction the boat re-position equipment first

(Picture 11) .Check the rotation direction of propeller once power on. ( Picture 12)

Pull back the throttle trigger of transmitter slowly, the propeller will spin

counterclockwise. Push forward the throttle trigger slowly, the propeller will

spin clockwise.

Picture 11

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2. Don’t fold the water-cooling hose and keep it smooth inside.

3. Twist the rudder knob towards counterclockwise, the steering gear will turn left

(Picture 13); Twist the Rudder Knob clockwise, the steering gear will turn right

(Picture 14).

Picture 13 Picture 14

4. Make sure that the boat cover is locked up and buckled. Make sure that the tail

rubber stopper is tight to prevent the water from entering.

5. Make sure the power plug and battery wire are connected correctly and tightly.

Keep the battery wire to the hull side to avoid it touching the motor.

Calibration

After a period of sailing, it may be difficult in control if the trimming is unavailable

in direction. Please carry out the following procedures to calibrate the direction.

1. After pairing the frequency, if the steering

gear is not vertically upward (Tolerance

within 10° is in the normal range.)(Picture 15),

please refer to the instruction for steering

gear replacement on page 9 and then

calibrate the steering gear.

2. Turn on the power supply and conduction the boat re-positioning device.

Watch carefully whether the tail rudder is perpendicular to the boat. if it is

slightly not, use the remote-control to adjust to the hull perpendicular to the

hull; If the rudder is not vertical enough, refer to the P9 steering gear for

replacement and installation. Re-calibrate and lock the screw.

Picture 15

Picture 16

Tail rudder

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3. In case of yaw on the boat, adjustment can be made through the remote control button.

Warning: 1. Keep away from the propeller when calibrating, so as to avoid

danger and loss.

2. The floating waste in water may easy to damage the steering gear
or propeller when the boat sailing at high speed. Please replace the
damaged steering gear or propeller in time.

How to operate the boat

To move forward

1. Pull back the throttle trigger of the transmitter. The boat moves forward.

To move backward

2. Push forward the throttle trigger of the transmitter. The boat moves backwards.

To turn left

3. Pull back the throttle trigger of the transmitter and move the steering knob

counterclockwise, then the boats turns left.

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To turn right

4. Pull back the throttle trigger of the transmitter and move the steering knob

clockwise then the boat turns right.

Pull back

5. If the boat capsizes: Push forward and backward the throttle trigger of the

transmitter and then pull back at once. The boat will then return to normal.

(The capsize reset function will turn off automatically when the boat in low battery.)

Left Rudder trim

6. If the boat drifts to the right, press the left rudder trim on the transmitter and

the boat will gradually correct the rudder alignment. It will start moving straight.

Right Rudder trim

7. If the boat drifts to the left, press the right rudder trim on the transmitter and

the boat will gradually correct the rudder alignment. It will start moving straight.

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Backward trim

8. If the boat still moves forward when the throttle trigger is in the middle position,

press backward trim until the boat stops going forward.

Forward trim

9. If the boat still moves backwards when the throttle trigger is in the middle

position, press forward trim until the boat stops going backwards.

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Boat function introduction

Low Battery Alarm

When the boat in low battery, the transmitter will beep” di.di.di...” constantly to

remind the user to remote back the boat as soon as possible. And the boat speed

will slow down to half and the battery only can last about 1 minute at such

condition. Otherwise then it may cause over discharge to damage the battery or

low battery to loose control. The capsize reset function will turn off automatically

when the boat in low battery.

When the transmitter in low battery, the transmitter will beep ” di...di...di...” to

remind the user to remote back the boat to replace the batteries as soon as

possible. Or the boat may be out of control.

Out of Range Alarm

When the boat is running out of the max remote control distance, the transmitter

will beep“didi...didi...didi...” to alarm the user to remote back the boat

immediately. Or the boat may be out of control and run away.

Maintenance and Repair

1. When RC boat stops running, the battery must be removed.

2. After playing the boat, if any water inside the hull, then you need to pick out the

rubber stopper and tilt the boat to one side to pour out the water. Then put on

the rubber stopper and press tightly.

3. To avoid painted surfaces of the boat from getting damaged and long time

exposure to the sun. Every time after playing, you need to clean the boat and

dry the hull to make sure the boat is in good condition.

4. If the RC boat is not used for a long time, disconnect the boat battery from the

terminal and also remove the transmitter batteries to avoid leakage of the

battery as this may damage the transmitter or boat.

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Spare Parts

For convenience, the spare parts are listed for you to choose, which can be

purchased from local distributor.

UDI009-01

Cabin outer cover

UDI009-04

Hull bottom

UDI009-07

Tail rudder set

UDI009-10

Motor set

UDI009-02

Cabin inner cover

UDI009-05

Propeller set

UDI009-08

Balance Rudder

UDI009-11

Circuit board

UDI009-03

Cabin cover

UDI009-06

Left and right navigation

UDI009-09
Rudder set

UDI009-12

Lithium battery

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UDI009-13

Heat sink set

UDI009-15

Support bracket

UDI009-17

Rudder rod

UDI009-20

battery holder

UDI009-18

USB cable

UDI009-21
transmitter

UDI009-14

Screw rod set

UDI009-16

Spindle tube set

UDI009-19

silicon rubber

Important Notice

Our company's products are improving all the time, design and specifications are subject to

change without notice.

All the information in this manual has been carefully checked to ensure accuracy, if any

printing errors, our company reserve the final interpretation right.

Thank you again for your choice and your trust!

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Problem Problem Cause SolutionNo.

The
transmitter
indicator
light is off.

Fail to pair
the boat
with
transmitter.

The boat
is under­powered
or can not
go forward.

The boat
tilts to
one side.

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Troubleshooting Guide

1. Low battery. 1. Replace the transmitter battery.

2. The battery positive pole and negative
pole are in reverse order.

3. Poor Contact.

1. Indicator light is off. 1. The same as above 1.2.3.

2. There is interfering signal nearby.

3. Improper operation.

4. The electronic component is
damaged for frequent crash.

1. The propeller deformed seriously. 1. Replace the propeller.

2. Incorrect installation of propeller.

3. Low battery.

4. The battery is expired or over
discharge protection.

5.Poor contact.

1. The steering gear arm is not vertical
seriously.

2. The tail rudder is not vertical seriously.

3. The steering gear slips.

2. Install the battery in accordance with
the user manual.

3. Clean the dirt between the battery and
the battery slice.

2. Restart the boat and power on the
transmitter.

3. Operate the boat step by step in
accordance with the user manual.

4. To buy spare parts from local seller
and replace damaged parts.

2. Install the propeller in accordance
with the user manual.

3. Recharge the drone battery as per
instruction.

4. Buy a new battery from local seller
to replace the battery.

5. Disconnect the battery and then
connect it with the plug again.

1. Calibrate the steering gear arm as
per instruction.

2. Calibrate the tail rudder as per instruction.

3. Replace the new steering gear as
per instruction.

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FCC Information

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 residential 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 the circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

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

FCC WARNING:

The equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or

The equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or

modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the

modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the

modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Modifications not

modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Modifications not

authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this device.

authorized by the manufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this device.

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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement.

The device can be used in portable exposure condition with out restriction.

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