Angling Technics Procat MkIV User manual

Angling Technics Limited
Procat MkIV
Note: When operating the boat all sliding trims
always be set centrally.MUST
Handle
Propeller & Weed Guard
Drain
Holes
Blue LED
Low Battery
Warning LED
Hopper
Green LED
Red LED
On/Off
Push Button
Operation Instructions:
1. There is no external boat aerial as it is fitted internally.
2. The aerial on the transmitter has it’s optimum operating position when the aerial tip is vertical.
When the battery level falls to an unacceptable level an alarm will sound and the LED’s will flash.
3. The transmitter features sliding trims. All sliding trims are set in the middle of their movement.
4. Turn the Transmitter “ON”.
5. Connect the boat battery. Turn “ON” the boat using the “ON/OFF” button. Provided the LED joystick is in
the “up” position then all the navigational LEDs will be “on”.
6. Open the hopper door by moving the door catch forwards manually, or by moving the left-hand transmitter
joystick to the left or right. When opening the doors using the transmitter (not manually) then you MUST
wait approximately 15-20 seconds for the door catch to return to it’s natural position. Place you line and
hooked bait up through the open door and guide the line so that it trail from the “Line Guide” at the stern
of the boat, in the centre. Close the door, which will lock in place, load your bait into the hopper.
7. Place the boat into the water and using the right-hand joystick steer the boat to its destination. At the
desired position release the bait and your rig by moving the left-hand joystick left or right and this will
release the hopper door.
8. When the hopper is released the boat LED’s will go “off” until the joystick is back in the central position
and the hopper has opened. The hopper can operate independently of the other controls so you can have
the option to release the bait while the boat is moving. When the bait and/or line has been released guide
the boat back to you.
9. To get a minimum turning circle simply ensure that the boat is not moving and move the right-hand joystick
to the left or right (3 0’clock or 9 0’clock) leaving the joystick in the neutral position as far as forward and
reverse is concerned.
10. Moving the left-hand joystick (light control) fully backwards towards yourself will turn the navigational lights
(LED’s) to the “off” position. As you move the same joystick slowly forwards the navigational lights will come
“on” and gradually increase in brightness until they are fully “on”, when the joystick is fully forwards. When
the LED’s are “off” they will only come back “on” if the boat loses radio signal, and they will flash continually
until the radio signal is restored.
11. Remove the Procat from the water and gently close the hopper door. Switch “off” the boat by pressing the
button again.
12. Switch “off” the transmitter.
Thank you for purchasing this highly advanced fishing aid. Before you use it, please take a few
moments to read these instructions.
White LED
Power ON/Off
Directional Joystick
Aerial
Sliding Trims
Digital
Digital
Sliding Trims
PDM Button
(Non-Functional)
Lights & Door
Release
Joystick
Power LEDs
Neck Strap
Mounting
(Non Functional)
(Non Functional)
Ch2 D/R
Ch1 D/R
Handle
Battery Compartment

Lights continuously “ON” - normal operation.
Dim lights flashing - radio signal failure to the boat.
Two /three second blink - hopper door operated.
No lights - transmitter set to “NO LIGHTS” mode.
.
a. There is no mechanical rudder used in the boat. Its steering is achieved by altering the power of
the motors.
b. The positions of the transmitter control joysticks are directly proportional to the motor power.
c. The boat possesses a very high degree of manoeuvrability, the maximum turning force being when
the throttle joystick is in the central position and the rudder joystick is at extreme right or left.
d. With the lights (LED’s) set to the “OFF” position there is no visual indication that the hopper doors
have opened.
e. If it appears that the boat is becoming exhausted and may not make it back to you, then let the
boat drift for a while and the batteries will recover enough energy to make the return. You may
need to do this a couple of times. It is recommended that a bankside or solar charger be used
to top up the batteries after every trip, while at the bankside.
f. If the weed guards become blocked the steering of the boat may become impossible. Putting
the boat into reverse will not clear the weed guards. If the boat appears to have a blocked weed guard,
let it drift for a while as the offending blockage may fall away from the weed guard.
g. Should the boat take in water, holding the boat with its bows facing down, should drain the water
from the forward drain holes. This practice is recommended at all times.
h. The boat can be used in wind and rain. If the situation gets very difficult while the boat is still on
the water, it should be driven into or away from the wind whichever is most convenient.
i. Do use the boat in high winds and choppy conditions.
j. If the transmitter is turned “OFF” while the boat is still “ON” the boat lights and motors may operate
erratically, this is not good practise.
k. The motors may be operated out of water without fear of damage, unless fouled by a blockage,
which interferes with the propellers. try and remove anything that is fouling the propellers
with the batteries still connected.
l. Always pick up the boat gently as a fully loaded boat snatched up may cause excessive strain on
the handle and hull structure.
m. Whilst reversing the boat it may not reverse in a straight line, this is due to the shape of the rear of the
boat. To get the best results inch the boat backwards while moving the right hand joystick to the left or
right. This will provide steering in reverse.
Lights.
Additional Operating Notes.
NOT
Never

Batteries & Charging:
NO
Please always disconnect and remove the batteries
when the boat is in storage or being transported.
All rechargeable batteries will remain highly efficient if stored and maintained in a fully charged
state. If the batteries are stored for long periods with very little or no charge in them, then you
will probably be in a situation where the batteries will not accept a charge at all.
There is one mains powered charger supplied with the boat. The Boat charger
is capable of charging the boats battery from fully discharged to fully charged in 15 hours. Under
circumstances should the battery for the boat be fully discharged before charging as this can severely
damage them. Boat battery charging can take place at any time without any detrimental effect on their
performance. If the batteries are not used for some time they will need to be regularly charged ( at least
every 8 weeks) to keep them in peak condition.
If the boat is not going to be used for some months then every 6-8 weeks give the boat an overnight charge
to ensure the batteries remain fully charged.
The Transmitter(handset) runs on 4 x AA normal alkaline batteries and will last for over 24 hours continuous
use and will last longer if fitted with Duracell or similar.
CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
NOT1. Do drop / knock the Procat as this may damage internal parts.
2. It is recommended that the boat be wiped down with a damp cloth and allowed to dry out any
condensation in a warm and dry environment for a day or two.
3. Although the electronics are sealed, it is important that the boat and transmitter be stored in a warm,
dry place, in order to prevent condensation build up.
4. The transmitter should be protected from water / condensation at all times.
Problem Cause Action
Slow running motors Boat battery voltage low Charge the boat battery
Low radio range Boat battery needs recharging Charge the boat battery
Transmitter batteries - low charge Charge transmitter batteries
Motors run correctly but there Weed guard blocked Clean weed guard
is no movement
Boat does not respond to (a) Boat battery is flat (a) Charge the boat battery
transmitter control and (b) Transmitter batteries are flat (b) Charge transmitter
appears “dead” batteries
Door open without Radio interference from other Check other boats users or
command / boat is out of sources interference could be the
control cause
Boat goes round in circles (a) Battery low on boat (a) Charge battery
/ difficult to steer (b) Blocked weed guard (b) Clean weed guard
Door will not open Boat battery low Charge boat battery
Door will not close There is a delay of approx 15 Wait for the door catches to
secs between operating the door return naturally
by radio and the catches returning
to their natural position.
Fault Diagnosis

Many things will cause radio interference with the boat including other boats users, CB radio, mobile
phones, emergency service radios, weather (especially rain) low battery levels, radio “dead spots”
(defined areas where the boat overwhelming point transmissions from unknown sources). If you
suspect it is a fault with the boat then, before contacting us, please try again on another water well
away the area. If you have any further questions regarding the boat, a technical helpline is available
on [phone] or fax us on [phone].
Your boat is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of purchase. The guarantee covers any defects
arising from faulty material or workmanship; it does not cover damage arising from improper use, or
normal wear of the boat or associated equipment. The guarantee is invalidated if unauthorised
persons undertake repairs or modifications.
To register your guarantee, please complete ALL of the following slip in BLOCK CAPITALS and return
it to;
Angling Technics Limited, Unit 5, Kemble Business Park, Crudwell, Wiltshire. SN16 9SH
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.anglingtechnics.com
If the guarantee is not completed and returned then the warranty on the Procat will be taken from
the date of manufacture.