Batteries
The Boat battery is accessible under the removable rear hatch. A yellow LED, visible on the battery
hatch,and the main boat LED’s will flash when the boat battery has around fifteen minutes running time
left. Once the LED is lit it will stay lit when the boat is “on” until the battery is disconnected, even after
switching “on & off” again - just in case the user forgets that it’s time to recharge or change the battery.
Battery Charging
Two mains chargers are provided with the
Procat MkII
.
The boat charger is capable of charging the
boat battery from fully discharged to fully charged in approximately 15 hours. Do not leave it on
charge for more than 24 hours.
A boat battery fast charger is available and will charge the boat battery in under two hours. This is for
bankside use only, either connecting to a cigarette lighter or crocodiling direct to a large battery.
The Transmitter (handset) will charge from the mains in about 7-9 hours. Do not charge for
more than 10 hours. You MUST always fully discharge the transmitter batteries before you
recharge them.
Dry cells (i.e. non-rechargeable batteries) may be used in the transmitter and will always give longer
life. A solar panel can also be used as a boat battery and handset charger.
All rechargeable batteries should be stored in a fully charged condition.
If you are storing the boat
etc. for a long period then every 6-8 weeks recharge the batteries again.
Additional Notes
1. It is recommended that the
Procat MkII
be wiped down with a damp cloth after use.
2. Although the electronics are sealed it is important that the
Procat MkII
and transmitter be stored in a
warm, dry place when not in use, in order to prevent condensation build up.
3. The transmitter should be protected from dampness and water at all times.
4. It is important that the transmitter is not turned “off” before the boat.
5. The boat and transmitter batteries should not be stored for long periods without being charged.
Failure to do so may result in seriously and permanently reduced running times.
6. Continued starting, stopping & reversing of the boat is expensive on battery life. Smooth operation
at all times is recommended in order to ensure a running time of 1 1/2+ hours with the throttle trim in
the central position and 1 hours with the trim fully forward. If it appears the boat is becoming
exhausted and may not make it back to you, then let the boat drift for a while and the battery may
recover enough energy to make the return journey.
7. If the propellor guards become blocked, steering of the boat may become impossible.
8. If the boat appears to have blocked guards, let the boat drift for a while until the offending blockage
falls away from the guard, or try reversing the boat.
9. The boat can be in wind and rain, but common sense should be used in difficult situations like strong
winds. If the situation get very difficult while you are still on the water, the boat should be driven into
or away from the direction of the wind, whichever is most convenient.
Do not use the boat in high
winds or choppy conditions.
10. Avoid running over your line as it may get caught in the propellers.
11. The control reversing switches may be used at anytime bearing in mind that all operations will be
affected. It is sometimes useful when using the boat for the first time to use the rudder reversing
switch when the boat is facing towards you.
12. If the transmitter is turned “off” while the boat is still “on”, the boat lights will flash, indicating a loss
of radio signal. This feature is useful for finding the maximum range in low light and for determining
if another radio is interfering with your boat.
13. The drives may be run out of water without fear of damage. In the event of the drives being fouled
by something, they will automatically cut out. Once the problem is resolved the drives will run again
as normal.
