Helios Rivos User manual

Operating Instructions
2.4 GHz Radio Controlled Model Boat
Please read instrucon manual carefully before operang.
CAUTION: DESIGNED FOR FRESH WATER USE ONLY!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Hull length: 24.25” (615.95mm)
Overall length: 28” (711.2m)
Height: 4.5” (114.3mm)
Baery: 2600mAh 7.2 V Nimh
Charger: 7.2V 300mAh NiMh AC charger
Transmier: 2CH 2.4GHz
Motor: Brushed 550
On-Board Electronics: 30A water cooled ESC, full size steering servo, 2.4GHz
receiver

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Table of Contents
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-inspired
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!
Introducon 2
SafetyPrecauons 3
FCCInformaon 3
BaeryInstallandCharging 4
Contents 4
TransmierDetails 5
Preparing your Boat 6
Binding 6
How to Operate your Boat 7
ImportantBaeryCauons 7
Brushless Motor Upgrade 8
SengFailsafe 9
LowVoltageCuto 9
MaintenanceandInspecon 10
Rivos Spare Parts 10

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Safety Precautions
Failuretousethisproductintheintendedmannerasdescribedinthefollowinginstrucons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operang
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direconsaroundyour
model as this will help to avoid collisions and/or injury.
• Neveroperateyourmodelifthevoltageofthebaeries
 inthetransmieristoolow.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from
obstacles, people, vehicles, etc.
• Carefullyfollowthedireconsandwarningsforthis
 andanyoponalsupportequipment(chargers, 
 rechargeablebaeries,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poronofthemodelinyour
mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.
FCC Information
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operaonissubjecttothefollowingtwo
condions:(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemustaccept
anyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperaon.
Cauon:Changesormodicaonsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsiblefor
compliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.
Thisproductcontainsaradiotransmierwithwirelesstechnologywhichhasbeentestedand
foundtobecompliantwiththeapplicableregulaonsgoverningaradiotransmierinthe
2.400GHzto2.4835GHzfrequencyrange.
Theassociatedregulatoryagenciesofthefollowingcountriesrecognizethenotedcercaons
forthisproductasauthorizedforsaleanduse:USA

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Contents
Rivos Boat RTR
NotAvailableSeparately AABaeries(4)
HLNB0035   7.2V,2600mAhNiMhBaery
HLNB0040 7.2V 300mAh NiMh AC charger
HLNB0045R/B   2-Channel2.4GHzTransmier,Red/Blue
Battery Install and Charging
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Plug the charger into suitable AC
power source and plug the male
T-connector from the charger into
thefemaleconnectoronthebaery.
For faster charging we suggest
purchasing a Radient charger - either
thePrimalCharger(RDNA0001)or
AscendCharger(RDNA0002).
Available exclusively at your local
Hobby Town store.
Install Baeries in Transmier
Slidethebaerydoorooftheboomofthetransmierandinstall
the4-AAbaeries.Makesuretochecktheorientaonofthecells,the
correctorientaonisindicatedinsidethebaerybox.Slidethebaery
box door back in place.
Charge 6-Cell Drive Baery
LocatetheACwallchargerandthe2600mAhNimhbaerypack.
ForusewithNiMhBaeriesONLY NeveraempttochargeaLiPo
baerywiththischarger.

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Transmitter Details
TheRivosincludesapistolgrip2-channeltransmierequippedwith2.4GHztechnology,digital
trims, servo reversing and travel volume adjustment on the steering channel
On/Off
50/50 70/30
Proportion Switch
Bind Button
Steering Reverse
Throttle Reverse
Throttle Trigger
Steering Wheel
LED
Rudder Travel
Volume Knob
Battery Box
Antenna
Rudder Trim
Throttle Trim
OFF
ON
50/50
70/30
Less
More
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
red.
Servoreversingswitches.Ifthedireconoftravelon
the rudder is backwards, slide the steering reverse
switchtotheotherposion.Sameprincipleforthe
throlereverseswitch.
Adjuststheproporonofthrolesignaloneither
sideofthecentertriggerposion.Whenusedwith
thebrushlessupgradeyoucanpickwhichproporon
offorward/reverseyouprefer.Werecommendusing
the70/30posionformostapplicaons.
Ruddertravelvolumeadjustmentknob.Rotang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
and preferences.

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Preparing your Boat
Slideyourfullychargeddrivebaeryintothe
hull and strap in place with the hook and loop
fasteners.
Placethetophatchinposionandrotatethe
latch to secure.
Withyourtransmierturnedon,plugthe
drivebaeryintothespeedcontrol.
Important
Do not arm the boat motor unl you have
placed the boat into the water.
Once in the water, arm the motor by
pushing the throle trigger forward and
then pulling it to the rear.
Binding
Insert
Bind Plug
Transmitter Bind Button
Press and Hold
The Rivos comes already bound. If however you need to
re-bindfollowtheseinstrucons.
WiththetransmierswitchedOFF
Plug in the bind jumper plug (included in your spare
parts bag) into the CH3/Bind Slot on the Receiver. Plug
thebaeryintotheelectronicspeedcontrol(ESC)The
redLEDonthereceiverwillblinkrapidlyindicangthatit
is in bind mode.
Pressandholdthebindbuononthetransmierwhile
sliding the power switch ON.
Releasethebuonaerthetransmierpowersup.The
transmierwillmakeabeepingsoundtoindicatethatit
isinbindmodeWithinapproximately5secondstheRivos
willlinkandtherudderwillcenterandLEDwillgosolid.
Remove the bind plug from the reciever. You are ready to run.

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How to Operate your Boat
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proporonal,thefartheryoupullitthefastertheboatwillgo.Releasethetriggertostop.
Toiniatearightturn,rotatethesteeringwheelclockwisewhileholdingthetriggertothespeedsengyoudesire.Ifthe
steeringisnotghtenough,increasethetravelvolumebyrotangthetravelvolumeknobclockwisellyoureachthe
desired amount.
Toiniatealeturn,rotatethesteeringwheelcounter-clockwisewhileholdingthetriggertothespeedsengyoudesire.
Ifthesteeringisnotghtenough,increasethetravelvolumebyrotangthetravelvolumeknobclockwisellyoureach
the desired amount.
Place your boat in the water.
With either the stock brushed motor or the upgrade brushless motor the Rivos
does not have a reverse funcon.
Important Battery Cautions
TheRivosboatwithstockbrushedmotorcanbepoweredby:
• Stock6-Cell7.2V2600mAhNiMhbaery
• 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baery
Never use a 3-cell 11.1V LiPo baery with the stock brushed motor. Damage
to the motor and controller NOT covered by the warranty WILL occur!

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Brushless Motor Upgrade
Disconnectthebrushedspeedcontrol
fromthethrolechannelofthe
receiver.
Loosen the two set screws on the motor
coupler.
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.
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atswiththesetscrews.
Remove the water line and replace with
new long water line.

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Reconnect the new water line to the
water pickup tube.
Connect a short tube to the speed
control and to the right side of the
brushless motor.
Connect the new water line to the 40A
brushless speed control.
Feed the other short tube through the
sideofthehullandconnecttothele
side of the brushless motor.
Connectthereceiverplugtothethrole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dri.Ifthesignalisregainednormalfunconwillreturn.Ifyouwishtoprogram
thefailsafetoacustomsengjustfollowthesesimplesteps:
TheRivosspeedcontrolisequippedwithalowvoltagecuto(LVC)circuit.WhentheNiMhbaery
voltagedropsto5.6Vthespeedcontrolwillshutopowertothemotor.Motorfunconcanbe
restoredbycyclingthethroletriggeroandthenbackonatalowpowerseng.Youmustcease
operangtheboatandrechargethedrivebaery.Repeatedlyaempngtoconnueoperaonmay
dropthebaeryvoltagetodamaginglevels.
• WithboththetransmierandreceiverpoweredON,pressthebindbuononthereceiver
for about 3 seconds.
• ThereceiverwillenterthefailsafesengmenuandthereceiverLEDwillash.
• Youhaveabout3secondstomovethecontrolstotheposionthatyouwishtoprogram
into failsafe.
• Aerthe3secondsthereceiverwillsavethesengsandreturntonormalmode.
• Ifyouwishtoresettoadierentseng,simplyrepeattheabovesteps.
Low Voltage Cuto

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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
HLNB0032 PropSha:Rivos
HLNB0033 Propeller:Rivos
HLNB0034 WaterproofReplacementServo:Rivos
HLNB0035 7.2V,2600mAhNiMhBaery: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Baery: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
Rivos Spare Parts
Maintenance and Inspection
Checkforexcesswaterinthehullaereveryuse.Ifyoudondexcesswaterinthehill,payspecial
aenontoinstallingthetophatch,ensuringaghtseal.
Alwaysunplugthebaeryaereachuseandchargeitoutsideofthehull.
Aeruse,storetheboatintheshadeorinsidetopreventthesunfadingthedecoraon.
Neverusechemicalstocleantheboatasthismayalsodamagethenish.
The boat is designed for fresh water use ONLY. If the boat comes in contact with brackish or salty water,
removebaeryandwashtheboatthroughlywithfreshwaterassoonaspossibletoremovethesalt
residue.
Aer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nishedusingtheboat,makesureyouremovethebaeriesfromboththeboatandthe
transmier.Thiswillpreventdamageintheeventofabaeryleak.
Themainpropsharequiresperodiclubricaonwithmarinegrease.Seewww.Helion-rc.comfor
maintenance updates and videos.

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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
purchase by the Purchaser.
If you believe a defect in material, workmanship, etc. was not apparent
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 HobbyTown store for warranty
support and/or service. If you purchased the Product from the Firelands
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
returned to you at Firelands’ expense. In the event your product needs
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
if after contacting you, you so authorize such repairs. Your product will be
returned to you at your expense.
If you purchased your Product from a HobbyTown Internet site not afliated
with a local store, please consult that site for its support and service
policies. You can also nd more information at:
www.Hobbytown.com
or by emailing customerservice@relandsgroup.com
or call 800-205-6773

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