User manual VENOM F86

[. . . ] · Always check your model for loose screws and components before operating. · Always unplug the battery before removing debris that has become tangled in the prop. · Minors under the age of 18 require adult supervision when using this boat. SPECIFICATIONS Miss Excite Hydroplane Length: 22in/559mm Beam: 10. 75in/273mm Height: 4. 43in/112. 5mm Weight: 3. 3lbs/1. 49kg. Run Time: Up to 20 minutes Venom 60A Pro Marine Brushless Speed Control Continuous Current: 60A Burst Current (10S): 120A BEC Mode: Switch BEC Output: 6V/3A Battery Cells: LiPO: 2-6 NiMH: 6-18 Weight: 93g Water Cooling Pipe Dia: 5mm Size L*W*H*: 94x33x18mm Radio Equipment Transmitter: Venom VR3T 3Ch FM Computerized Radio Dimensions: 230 x 175 x 75mm (hxwxd) Weight: 1. 4 lbs/566 oz (w Batteries) Receiver: Venom 4Ch Servos: High Torque Metal Gear Speed: . 17sec/60º Torque: 107 oz/in (7. 0kg. cm) @ 6v Note! [. . . ] To avoid an out of control model, always perform a range check and make sure that no other models are operating on the same frequency. Inspect your model for damaged props, loose hardware and loose or missing screws before and after every run. If your model begins to operate erratically or if you notice a change in its operation, stop using it immediately and do not use again until the issue is corrected. INCLUDED ITEMS 3 REQUIRED ITEMS RECOMMENDED BATTERY PACKS LiPO BATTERY PACKS 1580 20C 4000mah 11. 1v LiPO 1581 20C 5400mah 11. 1v LiPO 15013 30c 3200mah 14. 8 LIPO AA BATTERIES 1521 AA Rechargeable NiMH 15290 AA Alkalines Side Cutters For Radio 2 CELL 3 CELL 4 CELL 11-18V DC x8 VENOM PRO - CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS · Li-lon/Polymer Battery/LIFE Battery · NiMH/NiCD Battery · Lead Acid (PB) · Charge/Discharge Cycle · Charging Rate: 0. 1a-5. 0a; · Battery Memory: 10 models · AC-DC Adopter 1-6 Series 1-15 Cells 2-20v 1-5 Cycles Discharge Rate: 0. 1a-1a USB PC Link Multifunctional Battery Connector 5 CELL 6 CELL Needle Nosed Pliers 120ºF = 50ºC OUTPUT MAIN MENU STOP DECREASE STATUS INCREASE START ENTER NiMH 6 CELL STICK PACKS 1532 7. 2v 6 cell 3000mah NiMH Flat Pack Thin CA Glue Thread Lock VEN-0865 NiMH 7 and 8 CELL STICK PACKS 1532-7 8. 4v 7 cell 3000mah NiMH Hump Pack 1532-8 9. 6v 8 cell 3000mah NiMH Hump Pack CHARGER 0656 Venom Pro Charger Nut Driver 5. 5 mm Hex Driver 1. 5mm 2. 0mm 2. 5mm No. 1 No. 2 Curved Scissors 0860 Screwdriver 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Hobby Knife #11 Blade Ruler Straight Edge THE RADIO ANTENNA ON/OFF SWITCH STEERING TRIM AUXILIARY SWITCH 1) Press enter to access the function menu. 2) Press the 3) With SELECTING THE CORRECT MODEL PROFILE Key 4 times to highlight the "mdl" highlighted press the enter key to keys to move through the stored (model) menu and press the "Enter" key. THROTTLE HOLD STEERING DUAL RATE THROTTLE THROTTLE TRIM enter the stored model profiles. 6) Press "Exit" twice to return to the main screen. Install 8 AA Batteries Note: For more detailed instructions, please refer to the VR3T instruction manual that came with your model. ESC SETUP The watercooled Venom 60A Pro Marine Brushless Speed Control that came in your VenomTM Miss Excite 24" RTR Electric Boat is pre-programmed from the factory. Program the ESC Use your transmitter to program the ESC in 4 easy steps: 1) Enter program mode 2) Select programmable item 3) Choose the new value of the selected time 4) Exit 4 ESC SETUP CONT. STEP #1. Move the throttle trigger to the Full throttle position and then connect the battery pack to the ESC. Wait for 5 seconds, the motor emits a special musical tone noting that the program mode has been entered. You will hear 4 groups of repeating "Beep" tones when you enter the programming mode. If you move the throttle to the neutral position within 3 seconds after one of the 4 tones, this tuning catagory will be selected. "Beep" "Beep-Beep" "Beep-Beep-Beep" "Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep" Running Mode Lipo Cells Low Voltage Cutoff Threshold Timing STEP #3. The Hatch should drop easily down so that the magnets hold the hatch securely in place. To waterproof the hatch, use strips of clear tape to seal the lid on all four sides. 1 2 3 4 BASIC CONTROLS WHEEL RIGHT WHEEL STRAIGHT WHEEL LEFT NEUTRAL THROTTLE RUDDER RIGHT RUDDER STRAIGHT RUDDER LEFT FULL THROTTLE NOTE: To avoid flipping the boat, reduce the throttle to slow the boat while turning. Refer to the radio manual that came with your kit for complete instructions. 8 TUNING GUIDE REPLACING/ UPGRADING THE PROP Follow the same steps used to install the prop. If you are using a aftermarket prop, make sure it is sized for a 4mm prop shaft. If you are not using a 4mm prop, you will need to shim the prop shaft or use an adapter to increase the diameter to . 187 inch. 1 2 ADJUST AND MEASURE THE DRIVE SHAFT Loosen the drive using a pair of needle nose pliers and a 2. 5mm Hex Driver. Using a ruler, measure the distance from the top of the drive to the botom of the drive mounting strut. Needle Nosed Pliers __mm Hex Driver 2. 5mm Note: See page 15 to save your set up. NEUTRAL THRUST ANGLE (0 DEGREES) The alignment of the propeller shaft is parallel to the bottom of the hull (Keel) which is considered zero degrees (0 deg) and a neutral setting. The thrust of the propeller is in line with the center of the hull and has no effect on the hull ride angle. Bow Up Neutral Bow down 9 . 7 8 BOAT MAINTENANCE DRIVE LINE 1. Reassemble the drive and wipe away any excess grease and oil. Motor Coupler Set Screw Use high quality Marine Grease to lubricate the flex cable. Lubricate the drive bearings with a light bearing oil. HULL 1. The hull requires very little maintenance but must be kept in good condition in order to perform as expected and to ensure safe operation. Determine if damage has weakened the fiberglass and take the appropriate action to fix the damage. Clean and Regrease. Fix WARNINGS Do not hold the back of the boat when launching. [. . . ] For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact customerservice@venom-group. com. NOTICE OF LIABILITY The information in this manual is distributed on an "As Is" basis, without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the manual, VenomTM does not have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this manual or by the products described in it. CHARGING AND PROP 65 WARNING Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury to persons and damage to property. In purchasing this product, the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks, and will not hold VenomTM, it's affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from the use of this product. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Cancer, Birth Defects and other Reproductive Harm. [. . . ]