Volantex Tumbler Owner's Manual
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Owners Manual
Length:
260mm
Width:
100mm
Motor:
370A brushed motor
ESC:
Advanced micro Receiver & ESC 2 in 1
Radio:
2.4GHz advanced radio control system.
Specifications
Tumbler — Auto roll from upside down
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Safety Precautions!
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As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not
endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.!
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Never attempt to swim after a stalled RC boat. !
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Never operate your RC boat while standing in the water. !
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Never operate your RC boat in the presence of swimmers. !
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NOTE: Because of the sharp running hardware included with this RC boat,!
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We do not recommend a rubber blow up raft. !
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RC boat running hardware is very sharp. Be very careful when working on "
and around the metal parts. !
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While the motor is running pay close attention to the propeller. Do not "
come in contact with the propeller at any time the engine is running or "
serious injury will result. !
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Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid "
collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many
sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control. !
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Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this
purpose. Moisture causes damage to unprotected electronics !
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Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children. !
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Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even
death. !
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. !
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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 to disassemble, use with incompatible components or augment product in
any way without the approval of VolantexRC Co., Ltd.. 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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Age Recommendation:!
Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.!
Battery Safety Precautions!
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than the
alkaline, NiCd and NiMH batteries also used in RC applications. All instructions and warnings must
be followed exactly to prevent property damage and/ or personal injury as mishandling of LiPo
batteries can result in fire. By handling, charging or using the included LiPo battery you assume all
risks associated with LiPo batteries. If you do not agree with these conditions, please return your
complete product in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately. You must read
the following safety instructions and warnings before handling, charging or using the LiPo battery.!
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You must charge the LiPo battery in a safe area away from flammable materials.!
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Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time. When charging the battery you should
always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to
any potential problems that may occur.!
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After discharging the battery you must allow it to cool to ambient / room temperature before
recharging. Also, it is NOT necessary or recommended to discharge the battery ‘completely’
before charging ( LiPo batteries have no ‘memory’ and it’s safe to charge partially discharged
batteries when using an appropriate charger and settings).!
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To charge the battery you must use only the stock included Charger or a suitably compatible LiPo
battery charger. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing property damage and/ or personal
injury. DO NOT use a NiCd or NiMH charger to charge Li-Po battery.!
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If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or swell,
discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the battery then
place it in a safe , open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes.
Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire.
A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service
completely.!
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Never discharge a Li-Po battery below 3V per cell.!
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Always disconnect a battery from the ESC when not in use.!
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Avoid continually operating to LVC ( Low Volt Cutoff), as this could result in damage to the
battery.!
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Store the battery partially charged (approximately 50% charged/3.85V per cell), at room
temperature (approximately 68–77° Fahrenheit [F] ) and in a dry area for best results.!
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When transporting or temporarily storing the battery, the temperature range should be from
approximately 40–100°F. Do not store the battery or model in a hot storage car or direct sunlight
whenever possible. If stored in a hot garage or car the battery can be damaged or even catch
fire.!
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Do not over-discharge the LiPo flight battery. Discharging the LiPo flight battery to a voltage that
is too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in reduced power, flight duration or failure of
the battery entirely.!
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LiPo cells should not be discharged to below 3.0V each under load. In the case of the 2-Cell/ 2S
7.4V LiPo battery used to power the plane you will not want to allow the battery to fall below 6.0V
during flight.!
The included ESC features a ‘soft’ low voltage cutoff ( LVC ) that smoothly reduces power to the
motor (regardless of the power level you have set with the throttle stick) to let you know the voltage
of the battery is close to the 6.0V minimum.!
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However, even before this reduction in power , if you find that more than the typical amount of
throttle/ power is required to power up, you should return the model and disconnect the battery
immediately to prevent over-discharge. And while it is possible to continue running the model after
the soft LVC occurs, this is NOT recommended. Continued discharging can result in reaching the
5.0V ‘hard’ LVC which may cause permanent damage to the LiPo battery resulting in reduced
power and running duration during subsequent running ( or failure of the battery entirely which is
not covered under warranty).!
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Also, it is not recommended that you run to the soft LVC every time you run. Instead you should be
aware of the power level of the battery through out, and if at any time the model begins to require
more throttle/ power than typical to maintain speed you should let the model return back and
disconnect the LiPo battery immediately. Constantly discharging the battery to the soft LVC can still
cause permanent damage to the battery so it’s best to use a timer or stop-watch to time the
duration of your running and to stop at a reasonable time before the soft LVC is reached.!
It can sometimes take a few hours or even up to a few days to over-discharge the battery this way
but doing so will likely cause permanent damage to or failure of the battery entirely (which is not
covered under warranty).!
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IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT STORE THE LIPO FLIGHT BATTERY FULLY CHARGED. !
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For improved safety and longevity of the LiPo battery it’s best to store it only partially charged for
any length of time. Storing the LiPo battery at approximately 50% charged (which is approximately
3.85V per cell) is typically best, however it will take some careful management of the charge time
and the use of a voltmeter to achieve this voltage. !
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If you have the equipment and skills to achieve the 50% charge level for storage it is
recommended. If not, simply be sure to not store the battery fully charged whenever possible. In
fact, as long as the battery will be stored at approximately room temperature and for no more than
a few weeks before the next use, it may be best to store the battery in the discharged state after
the last use (as long as the battery was not over-discharged on the last use).!
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Boat Battery pack Installation!
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1. Rotate the hatch on the hull cover in clockwise to unlock the hatch. !
2. Open the hull cover.!
3. Adhere loop tape (included) to the battery.!
4. Secure the boat battery on the hook strip in the boat.!
5. Secure the battery in the hull with the hook and loop strap as shown.!
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IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT LEAVE THE LIPO BATTERY CONNECTED TO THE ESC UNLESS
YOU ARE READY TO RUN. IF THE BATTERY IS LEFT CONNECTED TO THE ESC WHEN IT IS
NOT IN USE THE LIPO BATTERY WILL BE OVER-DISCHARGED BY THE SMALL AMOUNT OF
CURRENT THE ESC CONSUMES.!
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