PRB08041 Recoil 2 26-inch - Manual
Recoil 2
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26 Self-Righting Deep-V Brushless RTR
The factory default setting for the LVC in the ESC included with your
boat is set at 3.2V per cell. Discharging a Li-Po battery below 3V per
cell may damage your battery. The included ESC protects the boat
battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before
the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power sup-
plied to the motor.
The boat drastically slows or stops completely once LVC is activated.
Releasing the throttle and reapplying it will provide a limited amount
of power to safely return the boat to shore. Repeated use after LVC
is activated will damage the batteries.
Once LVC has been activated, the ESC status light will flash red con-
tinuously indicating that the ESC is in LVC mode.
NOTICE: Repeated operation to LVC will damage the battery.
LVC can activate prematurely if you use (1) low C-rated batteries or
(2) old, worn, and/or weak batteries.
The average run time—using the recommended batteries
(SPMX32003S30)—is between 3–4 minutes at non-stop, open throt-
tle. Limited run time may indicate worn or weak batteries.
TIP: If you’ve installed freshly charged batteries, and LVC activates
within the first minute of operation, replace your worn or weak
batteries with the recommended batteries.
TIP: Monitor your boat battery’s voltage before and after boating by
using a Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (SPMXBC100, sold separately).
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the boat after use to
prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to half capacity
before storage. During storage, make sure the battery charge does
not fall below 3V per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-
discharge during storage.
Range Check
IMPORTANT: Perform a range check at the beginning of each
boating session, after repair or after installation of a new battery.
Ensure that the battery is fully charged.
1. With the radio system powered on and connected, walk away
from your boat 90 feet (32 m).
2. Have an assistant remain with the boat to check for proper
control movement of the steering mechanism in response to your
transmitter input.
3. If everything appears to be operating correctly, prepare to operate
the boat in the water.
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Battery Pack Installation
1. Loosen the 4 canopy screws.
2. Carefully lift the canopy from the hull.
3. Install the battery in the battery tray.
4. Connect the battery to the ESC power connectors.
5. Before placing your boat in the water, secure the canopy on the
hull. Apply clear tape (DYNM0102), if desired.
TIP: Place the canopy flat onto the hull and secure the two front
screws simultaneously. Then secure the two rear screws simultane-
ously. This helps prevent cross threading and damage to the thumb-
screws and/or threaded inserts.
TIP: Begin with the batteries as far forward as possible, moving them
back ½ inch (13mm) at a time toward the stern until the boat reaches
maximum speed.
Positioning the Battery Pack
• Toward the Bow: In rough water or strong wind conditions, place
the battery toward the front of the battery tray to ensure stability.
• Centered: In smooth water and calm wind, move the battery
rearward in the hull to allow the bow to ride higher and increase
speed. Be aware that positioning the battery farther aft increases
the likelihood of the boat blowing over at speed or becoming
unstable.
• Toward the Stern: Positioning the battery toward the back of
the battery tray can 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.