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1. Place the top hatch in position and rotate the latch to secure The Rivos comes already bound If however you need to re bind follow these instructions With the transmitter switched OFF Press and hold the bind button on the receiver while you are plugging the drive battery in The red LED on the receiver will blink rapidly indication that it is in bind mode A Receiver Press and hold the bind button on the transmitter while sliding the power switch ON Release the button after the transmitter powers up Within approximately 5 seconds the Rivos will link and the rudder will center and LED will go solid You are ready to run Press and Hold HoW to Operate your Place your boat in the water _ _ max ti E i d Pes Uon me Push the trigger slightly away from you to arm the motor and then pull it towards you to make the boat go forward The speed control is proportional the farther you pull it the faster the boat will go Release the trigger to stop To initiate a right turn rotate the steering wheel clockwise while holding the trigger to the speed setting you desire If the steering is not tight enough increase the travel volume by rotating the travel volume knob clockwise till you reach the desired amount To initiate a left turn rotate the steering wheel counter clockwise while holding the trigger to the speed setting you desire If the steering is not tight enough increase2. 7 HELION Operating Instructions 2 4 GHz Radio Controlled Model Boat m oon Please read instruction manual carefully before operating GAUTION DESIGNED FOR FRESH WATER USE ONLY SPECIFICATIONS Hull length 24 25 615 95mm Overall length 28 711 2m Height 4 5 114 3mm Battery 2600mAh 7 2 V Nimh Charger 7 2V 300mAh NiMh AC charger Transmitter 2CH 2 4GHz Motor Brushed 550 On Board Electronics 30A water cooled ESC full size steering servo 2 4GHz receiver Table of Gontents Introduction Safety Precautions FCC Information Battery Install and Charging Contents ransmitter Details Preparing your Boat Binding How to Operate your Boat Important Battery Cautions Brushless Motor Upgrade Setting Failsafe Low Voltage Cutoff Maintenance and Inspection Rivos Spare Parts Introduction The Helion Rivos will have you rocketing across your local pond or lake and making sharp turns like a pro in no time It s the fastest most exciting RC boat in its class The Rivos speed is generated by the included powerful water cooled 550 size motor and water cooled 30A ESC Not fast enough out of the box for you No problem with the optional drop in brushless motor ESC combo and 3 cell LiPo battery we have your need for speed covered The Rivos is a RTR Ready To Run boat that comes 100 factory assembled and includes a durable ABS hull with a choice of two pre printed race inspi
3. HLNB0032 Prop Shaft Rivos HLNB0033 Propeller Rivos HLNB0034 Waterproof Replacement Servo Rivos HLNB0035 7 2V 2600mAh NiMh Battery Rivos HLNB0036 BL Motor and BL ESC Upgrade Combo Rivos HLNB0037 1800KV Water Cooled Brushless Motor Rivos HLNB0038 40A Water Cooled Water Proof Brushless ESC Rivos HLNB0039 11 1 V 3S 3600mAh 25C Lipo Upgrade Battery Rivos HLNB0040 7 2V 300mAh NiMh AC charger Rivos HLNB0041 Red Decal Sheet Rivos HLNB0042 Blue Decal Sheet Rivos HLNB0043 Brushed Motor Mount Rivos HLNB0044 Brushless Motor Mount w Motor Coupler Rivos 10 i a i 1 i a j gt d L J J A J L a la J F j I p L n IL ty i j i F j i i m T 1 a Sa k s p F j m L i i l j J a j Exclusively Available at HobbyTown 30 Day Limited Warranty We warranty that the Product s purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship when the product is new before being used for the limited warranty term period 30 days from the date of i purchase by the Purchaser xa If you believe a defect in material workmanship etc was not apparent fl when the Product was new and only became evident after the Product was used take the following steps If you purchased the Product at a HobbyTown store please contact your local Hobby Town store for warranty support and or service If you purchased the Product f
4. the travel volume by rotating the travel volume knob clockwise till you reach the desired amount The Rivos boat with stock brushed motor can be powered by Stock 6 Cell 7 2V 2600mAh NiMh battery o 2 Cell LiPo 7 4V 1500 3000mAh The Rivos boat with upgrade brushless motor can be powered by Up to a maximum of a 3 cell LiPo battery Brushless Motor Upgrade CH3 Bind J CH2 Steering CH1 Throtle Disconnect the brushed speed control from the throttle channel of the receiver Loosen the two set screws on the motor coupler Install the brushless motor mount to the brushless motor using the included 3mmX6mm machine screws Install the new motor coupler making sure to align the flats with the setscrews 4 Disconnect both water lines from the brushed speed control Remove the four phillips screws from the motor mount Disconnect the water lines Remove motor and speed control from the hull Install the brushless motor into the hull with the included 3mmX7mm screws Make sure that the motor wires are facing up Mec Remove the water line and replace with new long water line II tt r EEE Reconnect the new water line to the Connect the new water line to the 40A water pickup tube brushless speed control Connect a short tube to the speed Feed the other short tube through the control and to the right side of the side of the hull and connect to the left b
5. eering Reverse Rudder Travel Volume Knob Throttle Reverse ne i _ pal HELION S PS HELION v OWA D DIGITAL RADIO Adjusts the proportion of throttle signal on either side of the center trigger position When used with the brushless upgrade you can pick which proportion of forward reverse you prefer We recommend using the 70 30 position for most applications Power Switch is located on the upper end panel of the pistol grip Slide the switch UP for ON and DOWN for OFF When ON the power indicator LED will light green Rudder travel volume adjustment knob Rotating the knob clockwise will give you greater range in rudder movement Counter clockwise will reduce the range of rudder movement Adjust to suit your driving style 5 and preferences Servo reversing switches If the direction of travel on the rudder is backwards slide the steering reverse switch to the other position Same principle for the throttle reverse switch Preparing your Boat i pr ee a PR A dI ay ee oo Slide your fully charged drive battery into the With your transmitter turned on plug the drive hull and strap in place with the hook and loop battery into the speed control fasteners Important Do not arm the boat motor until you have placed the boat into the water Once in the water arm the motor by pushing the throttle trigger forward and then pulling it to the rear
6. gnize the noted certifications for this product as authorized for sale and use USA Rivos Boat RTR Not Available Separately AA Batteries 4 7 2V 2600mAh NiMh Battery 7 2V 300mAh NiMh AC charger 2 Channel 2 4GHz Transmitter Red Blue Install Batteries in Transmitter Slide the battery door off of the bottom of the transmitter and install the 4 AA batteries Make sure to check the orientation of the cells the correct orientation is indicated inside the battery box Slide the battery box door back in place Charge 6 Cell Drive Battery Locate the AC wall charger and the 2600mAh Nimh battery pack Plug the charger into suitable AC power source and plug the male T connector from the charger into the female connector on the battery For faster charging we suggest purchasing a Radient charger either the Primal Charger RDNA0001 or Ascend Charger RDNA0002 Available exclusively at your local For use with NiMh Batteries ONLY Never attempt to charge a LiPo Hobby Town store battery with this charger 4 Transmitter Details The Rivos includes a pistol grip 2 channel transmitter equipped with 2 4GHz technology digital trims servo reversing and travel volume adjustment on the steering channel 50 50 70 30 Rudder Trim Steering Wheel Antenna Proportion Switch Throttle Trim Bind Button N RE A i A si i On Off A 7A a Throttle Trigger LED M St
7. red graphics The included 2 channel 2 4 GHz radio features fully proportional steering and throttle control For power you get a 2600mAh 7 2 V Nimh battery plus a charger that conveniently plugs into any AC outlet The Rivos even includes the AA batteries needed to operate the transmitter and a display stand to proudly show it off when you re not out running it With nothing extra to buy you can be racing your Rivos across your local pond within minutes of opening the box Safety Precautions Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the following instructions can result in damage and or personal injury A Radio Controlled RC boat is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Keep items that could become entangled in the propeller away from the propeller including loose clothing tools etc Be especially sure to keep your hands face and other parts of your body away from the propeller As the user of this product you are solely and wholly responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to possible interference from a variety of sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance from objects and people in all directions around your model a
8. rom the Firelands af website use the contact information found under the Support heading to contact Firelands directly If you contact Firelands you may be asked to send the product to Firelands at your cost for inspection Provided the warranty conditions have been met within the warranty term period the components that are found to be defective incorrectly manufactured or assembled may be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Firelands Your warranty item will be N returned to you at Firelands expense In the event your product needs S repair or a replacement part that is not covered by this warranty your local HobbyTown store or Firelands can assist you with support and in obtaining the genuine replacement parts to repair your Product Firelands will charge 40 00 per hour plus the cost of replacement parts to service your vehicle MS if after contacting you you so authorize such repairs Your product will be si returned to you at your expense If you purchased your Product from a HobbyTown Internet site not affiliated with a local store please consult that site for its support and service policies You can also find more information at www Hobbytown com or by emailing customerservice firelandsgroup com or call 800 205 6773 HELIO www Helion RC com 2014 Revision 1 0 1 15
9. rushless motor side of the brushless motor Connect the receiver plug to the throttle channel on the receiver and you are ready to go Setting Failsafe The Rivos comes with the receiver failsafe set to NONE In the event of loss of signal the motor will stop and the boat will drift If the signal is regained normal function will return If you wish to program the failsafe to a custom setting just follow these simple steps With both the transmitter and receiver powered ON press the bind button on the receiver for about 3 seconds The receiver will enter the failsafe setting menu and the receiver LED will flash You have about 3 seconds to move the controls to the position that you wish to program into failsafe After the 3 seconds the receiver will save the settings and return to normal mode If you wish to reset to a different setting simply repeat the above steps Low Voltage Cutoff The Rivos speed control is equipped with a low voltage cutoff LVC circuit When the NiMh battery voltage drops to 5 6V the speed control will shut off power to the motor Motor function can be restored by cycling the throttle trigger off and then back on at a low power setting You must cease operating the boat and recharge the drive battery Repeatedly attempting to continue operation may drop the battery voltage to damaging levels Maintenance and Inspection Check for excess water in the hull after everyuse If you do find e
10. s this will help to avoid collisions and or injury Never operate your model if the voltage of the batteries in the transmitter is too low Always operate your model in an open area away from obstacles people vehicles etc Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable batteries etc Keep all chemicals small parts and all electronic components out of the reach of children Moisture causes damage to electronic components As much as possible avoid water exposure to all internal electronic components parts etc Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death FEE Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries reco
11. xcess water in the hill pay special attention to installing the top hatch ensuring a tight seal Always unplug the battery after each use and charge it outside of the hull After use store the boat in the shade or inside to prevent the sun fading the decoration Never use chemicals to clean the boat as this may also damage the finish The boat is designed for fresh water use ONLY If the boat comes in contact with brackish or salty water remove battery and wash the boat throughly with fresh water as soon as possible to remove the salt residue After use clean the boat using fresh water Make sure you dry the boat inside and out using a dry colth or paper towel This will keep the hull and hatch of the boat looking clean and new When you are finished using the boat make sure you remove the batteries from both the boat and the transmitter This will prevent damage in the event of a battery leak The main prop shaft requires perodic lubrication with marine grease See www Helion rc com for maintenance updates and videos Rivos Spare Parts HLNB0020 Rivos RTR boat HLNB0021 Painted Hull Rivos Red HLNB0022 Painted Hull Rivos Blue HLNB0023 Painted Cover with Latch Red Rivos HLNB0024 Painted Cover with Latch Blue Rivos HLNB0025 Cover Latch Rivos HLNB0026 Water Cooling Tube Rivos HLNB0027 Rudder Pushrod Rivos HLNB0028 Rudder Parts Set Rivos HLNB0029 550 Replacement Motor Rivos HLNB0030 30A Replacement ESC Rivos
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