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1. 8 boat If this happens move the boat and transmitter away from the CB e You cannot operate the boat near devices with transmitters that use the same frequency Check the Tsu nami s box to see which frequency your boat uses RACING TWO OR MORE BOATS TOGETHER The Tsunami and other radio controlled boats use specific frequencies to oper ate Boats with different control frequen cies can race together without interference Boats with the same fre quency cannot The following chart shows the control frequencies for your Tsunami If you buy more than one boat and you plan to race them check the stickers on the boxes to be sure they are different band num bers colors for different frequencies Band e Sticker Color 1 26 995 Brown 2 27 045 Red 3 27 095 Orange 5 27 195 Green Bog e 9 6 WB 60 4240 fm Page 9 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM T CARE Your is an example of superior design and craftsmanship Follow these sug gestions to care for your boat so you can enjoy it for years e Never play in salt water doing so might rust the Tsunami s parts Do not expose the boat to tempera ture extremes Wipe the boat clean with a dry towel after playing Do not use chemicals as they can damage the body Do not leave the boat or transmitter outside overnight Dampness can damage their electronic circuits Modifying or tampering with the boat or tran
2. G 60 4240 fm Page 1 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM i Cat No 60 4240 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment WILL RadioShack e V G gt gt WB 60 4240 fm Page 2 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM INTRODUCTION Your RadioShack Tsunami is a winner You ll be amazed by the speed of this powerful boat it s our fastest You can race it at speeds up to 399 feet per minute on ponds lakes rivers and large pools The boat s proportional speed and turn radius give you precise control over its maneuvers The Tsunami s bilge pump automatically pumps out any water that has collected in its hull as it cruises Your Tsunami is available in four fre quencies to let you race against other radio controlled boats Check your boat s box to see which frequency it us es The Tsunami is a fresh water boat only It is not designed to be used in salt wa ter When you are not playing with the Tsu nami place it on the supplied stand to protect the propeller from damage Note You need six AA batteries for the transmitter at least one 7 2 volt battery pack for the boat and a battery pack charger All of the required items are available at your local RadioShack store FCC NOTICE Your boat or transmitter might cause TV or radio interference even when it is op erating properly To determine whether your boat or transmitter is causing the inte
3. 4240 fm Page 6 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM i OPERATION Warnings This boat can reach higher speeds than most radio controlled boats Be careful when you use the boat to avoid high impact collisions with people and objects Do not use your boat in strong cur rents in salt water or in any body of water with large waves Never touch the propeller while it is spinning and never put your fingers near the propeller when the boat s ON OFF switch is turned to ON Never play outside during thunder storms Never play with your boat in strong winds When the boat goes outside the transmitter s control range it stops Hold the transmitter as high as pos sible with the antenna vertical to try to re establish contact If you can not you must move closer to the boat to control it again but be care ful not to wade into deep water or strong currents Extend the transmitter s antenna to its full length Slide ON OFF on the transmitter to ON then slide the boat s ON OFF switch to ON o 3 Use the transmitter s control levers to drive and steer the Tsunami Left Control Lever Speed Con trol Push forward to move forward Pull back to move backward e Release to stop Note The farther you push or pull the speed control the faster the boat goes Right Control Lever Rudder Control e Push left to turn left e Push
4. wear and tear on the motor To keep heat levels down when your boat s battery pack dies let the boat cool at least 10 minutes before installing a new or newly charged battery pack If the boat moves slowly and you have installed fresh batteries check the propeller mechanism for any debris Do not use the battery charger in wet or hot areas Note Occasionally let the battery pack fully discharge before recharging it Oth erwise the battery pack loses its ability to fully charge Important This boat can use nickel cadmium re chargeable batteries At the end of a nickel cadmium battery s useful life it must be recycled or disposed of properly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste man agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area or call 1 800 843 7422 Some op tions that might be available are munici pal curbside collection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collection centers and mail back programs ATTACHING THE TRANSMITTER S ANTENNA Thread the antenna into the transmitter s antenna connector Make sure the con nection is tight INSTALLING THE ANTENNA TUBE The antenna tube holds up the boat s antenna wire for the best reception and range Route the antenna wire s loose end through the tube Then insert the tube securely into the boat s antenna tube holder t WB 60
5. 184743 MU 6004240 10 Service Manual not shown 12184750 MS 6004240 Doa 7 4 6 WB 60 4240 fm Page 12 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in cidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a prod
6. commend RadioShack alkaline batteries Follow these steps to install the trans mitter s batteries 1 Slide the transmitter s ON OFF switch to OFF o 2 Press down and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrows marked on it to remove it 3 Put the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside 4 Replace the cover and snap it shut When the transmitter s range decreas es replace its batteries In the Boat Your Tsunami requires a rechargeable 7 2 volt battery pack Before you use the battery pack you must charge it using a special battery charger both items available at your local RadioShack store Follow the charger s instructions to charger the battery pack Follow these steps to install the boat s battery pack 1 Slide the boat s ON OFF switch to OFF WB 60 4240 fm Page 4 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM 2 Remove the antenna tube if neces sary and lift off the upper hull of the boat Caution Carry the Tsunami by its rear wing not the upper hull Other wise you might drop the boat if it comes loose from the upper hull while you are carrying it Rear Wing 3 Turn the battery compartment cover s latch clockwise until it stops then lift open the cover 4 Put the battery pack in the compart ment with its connector pointing for ward on the same side as
7. rference turn off your boat and re lease the transmitter s control levers If the interference goes away Your boat or transmitter is causing it Try to elimi nate the interference by moving your boat and transmitter away from the TV or radio contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using your boat 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation rE Bog e 4 6 WB 60 4240 fm Page 3 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM e E a PREPARATION INSTALLATING BATTERIES Warning Dispose of batteries and the battery pack promptly and properly do not bury or burn them Cautions e Use only fresh batteries and a fresh battery pack of the required size and recommended type e Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries stan dard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities If you will not be using the vehicle for a week or remove the batteries from the transmitter and the battery pack from the vehicle Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts Never leave dead or weak batteries in the boat or a dead or weak bat tery pack in the transmitter In the Transmitter The transmitter requires six AA batter ies For the best performance and long est life we re
8. right to turn right e Release to go straight Caution When the batteries begin to lose power the boat slows down To be sure it can make it to shore so you don t lose your Tsunami guide the boat in as soon as you notice it slowing down e 9 6 AIWZ 60 4240 fm Page 7 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM Note The right control lever will only turn the Tsunami when you are using the left control lever to move the boat forward or backward When you finish playing slide the boat s ON OFF switch to OFF then slide the transmitters ON OFF switch to OFF Caution Always turn on the trans mitter first then the boat and turn off the boat first then the transmit ter Otherwise your boat might pick up other radio waves and start mov ing while the transmitter is off Should this happen immediately turn on the transmitter on to bring the Tsunami under your control Remove all batteries from the boat and transmitter Then turn over the boat remove the rubber stoppers from the drain holes empty any water from the hull and dry the boat thoroughly before you store it Leave the boat s upper cover and battery compartment cover open while it is in storage to allow mois ture to evaporate amp Drain Holes Cautions Do not leave your boat in the water when you finish playing Water might seep into the hull and damage electronic parts Keep the Tsunami away from grass growing in
9. smitter s internal components can cause a malfunction invalidate the war ranty and void your FCC authorization to operate the boat If the boat is not performing as it should take the trans mitter to your local RadioShack store for assistance Bog 60 4240 fm Page 10 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM USER REPLACEABLE PARTS You can order replacement parts for your boat at your local RadioShack store Simply identify the part s you need from these exploded views then find the part number in the list on Page 11 MZ 60 4240 fm Page 11 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM 7 ots Description RSU NP Part 1 Upper Hull Set including 12184669 Z 92036 Upper Hull Cockpit Steering Wheel Air Scoop Head Right Hand Left Hand Body Tapping Screw 3 x 8 B Sus Qty 3 Tapping Screw 3 x 8 B 7 5 Zu Qty 1 Tapping Screw 3 x 10 B Sus Qty 1 2 Battery Cover 12184677 DB 91055 3 Stand Qty 2 12184685 Z 92037 4 Screw Set including 12184693 HD 90105 Hexagon Key Washer 8d x 4 1d x 0 5t Retaining Ring Screw 5 Antenna Tube Set Qty 5 10681781 HC 4899 6 Transmitter Antenna 10537710 A 0039 7 Transmitter Band 1 12184701 ZA 90218 Transmitter Band 2 12184719 ZA 90219 Transmitter Band 3 12184727 ZA 90220 Transmitter Band 5 12184735 ZA 90221 8 Transmitter Battery Lid 11973534 DB 90216 9 Owner s Manual not shown 12
10. the boat s matching connector 5 Loop the battery pack s connector back and attach it to the boat s matching connector Do not force them They fit together only one way o E 6 Close the battery compartment cover then turn the latch counter clockwise until it stops 7 Thread the wire antenna through its matching hole on the upper hull then replace the upper hull so it snaps shut If the Tsunami loses power or does not respond to the transmitter recharge the battery pack according to the battery charger s instructions To remove the battery pack follow Steps 1 3 unplug the connector then slide the battery pack toward its connec tor and lift the other side of the battery pack Note If you want to run your vehicle for extended periods we suggest you pur chase an extra battery pack You can charge one while you use the other Cautions e Use only the recommended battery pack and charger Do not charge or recharge the bat tery pack while it is in the boat After you charge or recharge the battery pack disconnect it from the charger Overcharging the battery pack could damage it When you disconnect the battery pack from the charger do not pull on the connector s wires You might damage the battery pack e 9 6 WY 60 4240 fm Page 5 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM o 6 e Running your boat continuously for long periods generates high heat levels Heat causes
11. the water and other debris that could cause propeller damage These items can jam the Tsunami s propeller and stop the boat so you might not be able to retrieve it ADJUSTING THE TRIM LEVERS The neutral trim lever next to the left control lever lets you fine tune the speed control so the boat completely stops when you release the speed con trol to its center position ins J WB 60 4240 fm Page 8 Thursday August 19 1999 6 40 AM T E The steering trim lever next to the right control lever lets you fine tune the steering so the boat sails in a straight line when you set the steering control to its center position Follow these steps to adjust the trim le vers 1 Place the boat on the display stand 2 Slide the ON OFF switches on the transmitter and boat to ON 3 If the propeller moves adjust the neutral trim lever until it stops Caution Never use the neutral trim lever to make the boat continually move It is for adjustment only 4 If the rudder angles left or right adjust the steering trim lever so it points straight forward 5 When you finish the adjustments slide the ON OFF switches on the transmitter and the boat to OFF Notes e You might have to further fine tune the steering trim lever after using the boat for a while e If someone uses a CB nearby it might interfere with control of the
12. uct defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage crash collision impact violent contact failure to fol low instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of ex cess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transporta tion shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjust ment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
13. you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 07A99 Printed in Malaysia

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