Thank you for purchasing the Atlantic Harbor Tugboat! We at
AquaCraft know how exciting a new R/C boat purchase can be
and we know you’re anxious to get started, but please take time
to read these instructions carefully and completely before
attempting to operate your model. This manual contains the
instructions you need to safely operate and maintain your boat.
As with any hobby, there is the possibility of injury. Arming
yourself with knowledge is the best way to avoid injury.
If for any reason you think that this model is not for you,
return it to your local dealer immediately. PLEASE NOTE:
Your hobby dealer cannot accept a return on any model after
the final assembly sequence has begun.
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver (HCAR1024)
• 1.5mm Hex Driver (HCAR1150)
• 4mm Socket or Wrench
• Paper Towels
• Spray-On Glass Cleaner
• Hook & Loop Material (GPMQ4480)
• Hobby Knife (HCAR0109)
• Adult supervision is strongly recommended!
Children
should be warned
about the dangers of playing in close
proximity to water.
• Do not attempt to charge battery packs in the immediate
vicinity of swimming pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, inland
seas, etc. Above all,
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE A
CHARGER IF YOU, THE CHARGER, OR THE BATTERY
PACK ARE WET.
•
Always
remove the battery pack from the boat
before recharging.
• This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are
susceptible to possible interference from other R/C
transmitters, paging systems, or other electrical noise.
Before turning your radio transmitter and receiver on,
make sure no one else in the area is operating a radio on
the same frequency (channel).
• Do not touch the propeller anytime the electronics are
turned “ON.”
Pay close attention
to items such as loose
clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or any loose
objects that may come in contact with the spinning
propeller. If your fingers, hands, etc. come in contact with
the spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.
• The speed and mass of this boat can inflict property damage
and severe personal injury if a collision occurs.
Never run this
boat in the presence of swimmers
or where the possibility of
collision with people or property exists.
• Electric motors can generate considerable heat.
Do not
touch any part of your motor
until it has cooled. Touching
the motor immediately after running the boat may result in
a serious burn.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place
of purchase.
Repair service is available anytime.
After the 90-day warranty, you can still have your Atlantic
Harbor Tugboat repaired for a small charge by the experts at
AquaCraft’s authorized repair facility,
Hobby Services
, at the
address listed on the front page of this manual.
To speed up the repair process, please follow the
instructions below.
1.
Under all circumstances, return the
ENTIRE
system: boat
and radio.
2.
Make sure the electronics are turned off and all batteries
are removed.
3.
Send written instructions which include a list of all items
returned, a
THOROUGH
explanation of the problem, the
service needed and your phone number during the day. If
you expect the repair to be covered under warranty, be sure
to include a proof-of-purchase date (your store receipt or
purchase invoice).
4.
Also be sure to send your full return address.
All pictures, descriptions, and specifications found in this
instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
AquaCraft maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors in
this manual.
❏
DTXC2100 – DuraTrax
®
7.2 volt 1500mAh NiCd battery
pack (1 required)
❏
DTXP4000 – AC/DC Piranha
™
Peak Power charger
❏
FUGP7300 – Four (4) “AA” batteries.
Eight (8) “AA”
batteries are required for the transmitter.
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES
REPAIR SERVICE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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