Angling Technics Technicat MkII User manual

Angling Technics Limited
Technicat MkII
Thank you for purchasing this highly advanced fishing aid. Before you use it, please take a few
moments to read these instructions in conjunction with the DVD. There are some aspects of the
DVD have been superceded due to the change in radio frequency.
Note: When operating the boat the digital trims
MUST always be set centrally.
Operation Instructions:
1. There is no external boat aerial as it is fitted internally.
2. The aerial on the transmitter has it optimum operating position when the aerial tip in vertical. The transmitter
is supplied with, and will operate for 24 hours, using 4 off Heavy Duty AA batteries i.e. Duracell.
The batteries supplied are NOT rechargeable.
When the battery level falls to an unacceptable level an alarm will sound and the LED’s will flash.
3. The transmitter features digital trims. Be very careful to ensure the digital trims are not moved as this
will result in the boat possibly losing some operations or not working correctly. All trims are set in the
middle of their movement. If they are moved they can be reset by holding down/up the trim until the middle
is found. At each end and the middle of the movement there is a long audible bleep.
4. Turn the Transmitter “ON”.
5. Now turn “ON” the boat using the “ON/OFF” button. The navigation LED’s will flash for 5-10 seconds while
the boat registers itself to the Transmitter and then the LED’s will remain “ON” or will go “OFF” depending
where the left hand joystick is vertically positioned.
6. 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, if you force it’s return manually, then you will
stretch the door release mechanism.
7. To position your rig in the boat, pass the rig under the back of the boat and up through the open space
behind the hopper compartment. Place the rig inside the hopper ensuring that the line passes through
the space in the line guards. Load the rest of your free offering bait into the hopper.
8. Place the boat into the water and using the right-hand joystick steer the boat to it’s destination. At the
desired position release the bait and your rig by moving the left-hand joystick left or right.
Battery Boxes Handles
Hopper Door
White LEDs
Spotlight
Line Guides
Charging
Socket
On/Off
Button
Propellers
Guard
Guard
Drain Hole
Green LED
On/Off Button
Charging Socket
Red LED
Drain Hole
Blue
LEDs
Aerial
Hi/Lo Switch
(Non Functional)
Joystick
(Directional steering)
Digital Trims
Power LEDs
Power On/Off
Trainer Switches
(Non Functional)
Joystick
(Lights & Hopper
Release)
Digital Trims
Neck Strap
Mounting

10. To get a minimum turning circle simply ensure the boat is not moving and move the right-hand
joystick to the left or right (3 O’clock or 9 O’clock) leaving the joystick in the neutral position as
far as the forward and reverse is concerned.
11. Moving the left-hand joystick (light control) fully back towards yourself will turn the navigation
lights (LED’s) to the “OFF” position. As you move the same joystick slowly forwards the navigation
lights will come “ON” and gradually increase in brightness until they are fully “ON”.On the last of the
forward movement and when the lever is fully up the spotlight will come “ON”.
When the LED’s are “OFF” they will only come back “ON” at half power (dim)if the boat loses radio
signal, and they will stay that way, and the boat will not move, until the radio signal is restored.
12. Remove the Technicat MkII from the water and gently close the hopper door. Switch “OFF” the boat
by pressing the button again.
13. Switch “OFF” the transmitter.
Lights.
Lights continuously “ON” - normal operation.
Dim lights flashing - radio signal failure to the boat.
Two /three second blink - hopper door(s) operated.
No lights - transmitter set to “NO LIGHTS” mode.
Additional Operating Notes.
a. There is no mechanical rudder used in the boat. Its steering is achieved by altering the power to
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 door
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 trip. 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 bow facing up should drain the water
from the rear 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 NOT 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. Never try and remove anything that is fouling the propellers
with the batteries still connected.
l. There are differences between the DVD and your boat. These changes have been made to improve
the original system. These instructions supercede the DVD instructions.
m. It is important when the boat is not being charged that the supplied cover is placed over the charging
socket. This will prevent anything entering the connector and will help prevent corrosion.
n. If you are using trout pellets or similar sized bait, ensure it does not get caught between the highest
part of the door and the hull as this may prevent the door from opening fully.
o. Always pick up the boat gently as a fully loaded boat snatched up may cause excessive strain on
the handle and hull structure.
p. 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.
9. When the hopper is released the boat LED’s will go “off” (provided you are using the boat with
the navigation lights “ON”) until the joystick is back in the central position and the hopper has
opened. The hopper can be 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 line has been released guide the boat
back to you.

Batteries & Charging: There is a mains powered charger supplied with the boat. The Boat
charger is capable of charging the boats batteries from fully discharged to fully charged in 18 - 20
hours. Under NO circumstances should the batteries 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. Please always
disconnect and remove the batteries when the boat is in storage or being transported.
The Boat is charged while it is switched “off”.
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.
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.
The Transmitter is supplied with 4 off heavy duty non-rechargeable AA batteries, which will operate the
transmitter for approximately 24 hours.
Do NOT under any circumstances use batteries other than 6 volt units as this will lead to
irreparable damage to your boat and will void the guarantee.
CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.
1. Do NOT drop / severally knock the Technicat MkII 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 with the battery boxes left out of
the boat.
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(s) voltage low Charge the boat battery(s)
Low radio range Boat battery(s) need recharging Charge the boat batteries
Transmitter batteries - low charge Replace transmitter batteries
Motors run correctly but there Weed guard(s) blocked Clean weed guard(s)
is no movement
Boat does not respond to (a) Boat battery(s) is flat (a) Charge the boat battery(s)
transmitter control and (b) Transmitter batteries are flat (b) Replace 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(s) low on boat (a) Charge battery(s)
/ difficult to steer (b) Blocked weed guard(s) (b) Clean weed guard(s)
Door will not open Boat battery(s) low Charge boat battery(s)
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 Microcat will be taken from
the date of manufacture.
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Cut along the dotted line
Technicat MKII Guarantee
Boat Serial No:
Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Signed:
Date of Purchase:
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