Miss GEICO Zelos
®
Twin 36
EN
7
Batteries can be installed in this boat using either a 2-battery
or 4-battery confi guration. 3S 11.1V LiPo batteries can be
used, but all batteries used in a confi guration must be of the
same voltage, milliamp, C rating and in roughly the same
condition. If you are using a 2-battery confi guration, use
the included battery adapter to connect two (2) batteries in
series, then connect the battery series to the both ESCs in
parallel. If you are using a 4-battery confi guration, DO NOT
USE THE INCLUDED ADAPTER. Instead, use two (2) 10
AWG EC5™ Battery Series Harnesses (
SPMXCA506 – NOT
INCLUDED
) to create two (2) sets of two (2) batteries con-
nected in series, then connect each series directly into the
ESCs.
Do not supply more than 6S to either ESC.
1. Loosen the 4 screws located at each corner of the canopy.
2. Remove the canopy from the hull starting with the 2 rear
screws. Ensure that the 4 screws have disengaged from
their bases before lifting the canopy carefully.
3. Install the batteries all the way forward in the battery
trays. Drive and test, move the battery back 1/4 in
(10mm) increments until the boat drives as desired.
NOTICE:
Moving the battery packs back too far will result
in the boat becoming unstable and fl ipping backwards
which could result in damage to the fi berglass hull.
Tip:
To prevent the batteries from sliding forward or back
in the tray, we recommend installing either the included
padding or hook and loop tape to secure the batteries to
the trays.
4. Connect the battery packs to each of the adapters, or to
each ESC’s EC5™ connector.
WARNING:
The included adapter should ONLY be
used for 2-battery confi gurations. Using the
included adapter in a 4-battery confi guration will damage
the ESCs and may result in fi re or personal injury.
Positioning the Battery Packs
• Toward the Bow:
In rough water or strong wind condi-
tions, place the battery packs at the front of the battery
trays to ensure the greatest stability.
• Centered:
Smooth water and calm winds may allow you
to move the battery packs rear-ward in the hull to allow
the bow to ride higher and increase speed. Be aware
that positioning the batteries farther aft increases the
likelihood of the boat blowing over at speed or becoming
unstable.
• Toward the Stern:
Positioning the batteries all the way
back in their trays may provide higher top speeds but can
cause instability. Experiment with this position only in
very calm conditions while closely monitoring the hull’s
attitude as you increase speed.
Control Check
IMPORTANT:
Perform a control check at the beginning of
each boating session, after repair or after installation of new
batteries.
Ensure the receiver antenna is extended properly and all bat-
teries are fully charged.
1. Power ON the transmitter and the boat.
Do not install
the boat canopy.
2. Place the boat securely on the boat stand.
NOTICE:
Do not operate the motor without water
cooling circulation or damage may result.
3. Check steering and throttle on the transmitter.
Tip:
Move the pack forward or back to
adjust the center of gravity for your boat.
Move the pack toward the bow so the bow
rides lower in the water. Move the pack
away from the bow so that the bow rides
higher in the water.
Battery Pack Installation
