Race RC Velocity 800 BL User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Hull Length:
Overall Length:
Motor:
ESC:
3536/1800kV Water-Cooled BL Motor
Hull Width:
Servo:
Weight:
Hull: ABS
28-1/2” (72cm)
32-1/2” (83cm)
60A Water-Cooled Brushless
2-channel, 2.4GHz
14.8V 1-4S or 2- 2S 4000mAh 30C LiPo (not included)
8-1/4” (21cm)
40g Waterproof
49.5 oz. (1403g)

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Overview
Table of Contents
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Quick Start Guide..............................................................................................................................3
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Baery Installaon ........................................................................................................................5
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Running Hardware Adjustments.......................................................................................................10
tor Care........................................................................................................................................11
When Finished Running....................................................................................................................11
Boat Maintenance.............................................................................................................................11
Replacement Parts List......................................................................................................................13
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The Velocity 800 BL arrives 100% factory-assembled out of the box with a 2-channel, 2.4 GHz radio
damage to the product or personal property – and even cause serious injury.
operate this product. Failure to operate in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury
or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children
WARNING
heavy-duty

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Quick Start Guide
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be controlled by another device.
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3. Make sure the outside of the boat and inside of the hull are completely dried out before storing your
grow and damage the components.
4. Repair any damage or wear to the boat before running it again.
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6.

Self-Righting Feature
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Safety Precautions
endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or property.
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•Never operate your boat while standing in water.
To ensure that the self-righng feature works correctly, be sure that the openings at the le front and rear le
of the boat are clear of obstrucons before each run. When the boat becomes capsized it will take up to 10
seconds for the internal cavity to fill with water which will cause the Velocity to return to right-side up.
Once upright, use the throle to connue to run the boat, however keep in mind that the cavity is sll filled
with water and may affect the speed and control of the boat. Aer the boat is brought to show make sure to
remove the water from the cavity by leng the water drain out the holes at the base of the boat.
•Never operate your boat in the presence of swimmers.
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parts.
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injury could result.
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controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many outside sources and could result in a
momentary loss of control.
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Moisture can cause damage to unprotected electronics.
•Make sure to keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
Age Recommendations
This product is not a toy. Not for use by children under 14 years of age.
Battery Safety Precautions
Important Note:
included with the

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Unlocked
Unlocked
Locked
move toward the rear
Rotate the hatch lock 90° clockwise or counterclock-
wise to unlock the hatch.
When using two 2-cell packs, plug both into the series
the hook and loop fasteners.
of the connectors and the supplied jumper into the
Strap down with the hook and loop fasteners.
Battery Installation
power. You can use either one 4S 4000 mAh pack or
two 2S 4000mAh packs. When using a single 4S pack
the supplied jumper plug must be plugged into one of
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1
2
4
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Make sure the transmier is
turned on prior to connecng the baeries.
Make sure the transmier is turned on prior to
connecng the baeries.

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Servo Reversing Switches
Steering Rate Knob
Steering Rate
Knob
range in rudder movement. Counter-clockwise will
reduce the range of rudder movement. Adjust to suit
your driving style and preferences.
Transmitter Operation
Antenna
Steering Trim
5:5 / 7:3 Switch
Indicator LED Knob
ON/OFF
Switch
Slide the switch UP
for ON and DOWN
for OFF
Solid Red:
Baery is in good
condion (Above 4.3V)
Flashing Red:
Baery is at low
voltage
Replace baeries
(below 4.3V)

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To safely operate the Velocity 800BL, the switch
WARNING
Steering Trim
Steering Trim
trim when the wheel is centered.
straight.
Binding is the process of programming the receiver
should have already been bound to the boat at the
factory, however if the boat is not responding to the
1.
bind cable to bind channel slot.
FailSafe Buon
Bind Cable
Antenna
2.

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BIND BUTTON
3.
seconds.
4.
complete.
5.
CAUTION
when you power on the receiver.
The Velocity 800BL comes with the receiver failsafe
1.
receiver for about 3 seconds.
2.
3. You have about 3 seconds to move the controls
failsafe.
4.
5.
repeat above steps.
How to Operate Your Vehicle
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Forward
Off
Pull the trigger towards you to make the vehicle go
forward.
pull it the faster the vehicle will go.
Release the trigger to stop. Adjust the trim if the
motor does not stop when the trigger is released.
•Steering
RightLe
Rotate the steering wheel clockwise while holding the
trigger to turn right.
Rotate the steering wheel counter-clockwise while

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1.
2.
3. Brake End Point: Hold the trigger in the
counterclockwise to adjust the full brake end
4.
5. Right Steering End Point: Hold the steering
TRIM to adjust the right end point. Return the
6.
the Maximum travel is 150%. The default travel
CAUTION
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
If this equipment does cause harmful interference
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
connected.
•Contact your local retailer.
Checking the Radio System
and Getting Started
1.
2.
into the ESC inside the hull.
3. Before placing the boat in the water, test the
motor.
4.
need to adjust the steering trim located on the
5. Once the rudder is centered, make sure it
Right
Forward

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steering trim to neutral and mechanically center the
rudder. To do this, loosen the setscrew at the rudder
secure the rudder pushrod.
NOTICE
signals from other devices and run out of control.
to the ESC.
CAUTION: Always keep all body parts, hair, and loose
items away from a spinning p
The turn fins on the transom of the boat can be
adjusted to your preferred style of driving the Velocity.
For ghter turns, use an appropriately sized wrench
to loosen the nut and adjust the fins up towards the
boat. For wider turns, the fins should be adjusted
down toward the water.
Make sure to ghten the nuts aer adjustment prior to
running the Velocity again.
The trim tabs on the Velocity can be adjusted to modify
the running atude of the boat. Turn the trim tab
adjuster screws clockwise to “push” the bow down into
the water if the boat “porpoises” or runs with an
excessive bow-high atude at full speed. Adjust both
trim tabs equally and remember that one or two turns
will make a significant difference in handling!
Conversely, if the hull feels too “planted” (bow-down),
adjust the trim tabs an-clockwise to compensate.
Always make small changes and test-run to find the
ideal handling on your specific lake and water
condions.
ropeller as items can
become easily entangled.
Boating
Running Hardware
Adjustments
Tips
objects, waves, wakes and other rapidly moving
that come near the surface of the water. You should
there are people swimming or in park waterways and
to run your boat.
You should only drive at maximum speeds when the
wind.
recommended that you look for calm wind and
responds to your control.
When making turns, it is suggested that you decrease
Never operate your boat in less than 3 inches (8cm) of
water.
6. Once you carefully place the boat in the water,
begin driving slowly as you become familiar
is completed by turning the steering wheel on
the boat to turn. Begin with small movements
of the wheel for wider turns and progress to
sharper turns as your skills increase.
7. Make sure you avoid objects in the water at all
8.
back to shore or the edge of the pool when it
begins to lose speed.
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10.
TIP: If it requires a lot of steering trim on the
Turn fin Trim tab

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Motor Care
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frequent starts, stops, turns or pushing items in
the water can overheat the motor. Other driving
also cause excessive heat and damage the motor.
possible.
•Though the ESC is equipped with overheat
When Finished Running
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TIP: Always store the boat open – with the hatch
removed, so that the inside of the boat is allowed
to completely dry. Excessive moisture allowed to
remain in the hull can all mold or mildew to grow and
damage the components.
Set Screw
Coupling
NOTICE:Running the boat in salt water could
cause some parts to corrode. If you run the
boat in salt water, make sure it is rinsed
lubricate the drive system. Because of the
will void the boat’s warranty.
Boat Maintenance
shows visible wear. Running the boat with a damaged
warranty, but could also cause personal injury or
property damage.
the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a water seal,
keeping water from entering the hull through the
show excessive wear or damage.
1.
2.
TIP:
is being removed.
3.
4.
up to the drive dog using marine grease.
5. Apply thread lock to the coupling setscrew.
loosening during use.
6.
ensuring that there is a 1 to 2 mm gap
between the prop strut and the drive dog to
Marine Grease
Coupling
Set Screw

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NOTICE: When running at full speed in choppy waters, the prop may exit and re-enter the water
quickly and repeatedly. This will subject the propeller to some stress which may eventually cause
damage to the point it will need to be replaced.
CAUTION
cause damage to these materials.
CAUTION: Never retrieve your boat from the water in extreme temperatures, turbulence or
without supervision.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Boat will not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Boat will not bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Boat tends to dive in or
take on water
Boat tends to turn to one
direction
Throttle travel is lower than 100%
Throttle channel is reversed
Make sure throttle travel is 100% or greater
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Damaged propeller,shaft or motor Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller
Reduced runtime or
boat underpowered
Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow battery
instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Boat conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use
Battery capacity may be too low
for conditions
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Drive dog is too close Loosen coupling at flex shaft and move out flex
shaft a small amount
Too little lubrication on flex shaft Fully lubricate the flex shaft
Vegetaion or other obstacles block the
the rudder or propeller
Remove boat from water and obstacle
Transmitter is too near boat during
biding process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object
Move boat or transmitter away from large metal
object
Bind plug is not installed correctly Install bind plug and bind boat to transmitter
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge
is too low
The boat hull is not completely secured
Center of gravity is too far forward
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly on
the back of the boat
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly
Replace/recharge battery
ESC is off Check the connection of ESC and battery
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully
closed on the hull before putting the boat on water
Move battery backward in the hull
Angle each trim tab up a small amount to lift the
bow or down a small amount to lower the bow
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim
for straight turnning when controlling at neutral
Angle the fins a small amount right or left so that
the boat goes straight when the rudder is at
neutral

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Rudder does not move
Motor power pulses
then motor loses power
Rudder,linkage or servo damaged Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust
controls
Wire is damaged or connections are
loose
Do a check of wires and connections, connect
or replace as needed
Transmitter is not bound correctly or
the incorrect model was selected
Re-bind or select correct model in transmi tter
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the
ESC is damaged
Replace ESC
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls
on transmitter appropriately
Motor or ESC overheats Blocked water cooler tubes Clean or replacewater tubes
ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cut-
off (LVC)
Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is
no longer performing
Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery
Battery C rating may be too small Use recommended battery
Replacement Parts List
Need spare parts? Contact your local hobby shop or place of purchase. If unavailable, contact Rage RC direct at
Item Number Descripon
RGRB1208 Velocity 800 BL Deep Vee RTR
RGRB1262 Painted and Decorated Hull; Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1263 Painted Replacement Canopy: Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1264 Canopy Latch (2); Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1265 3536/1800KV Brushless Motor; Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1266 Brushless Motor Coupler; Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1267 60A Brushless ESC (Water-Cooled); Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1268 Stainless Steel Rudder; Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1269 Rudder Push Rod (2); Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1270 Stainless Steel Sha Bracket; Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1271 Running Hardware Set; Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1272 Prop Sha w/ Prop; Velocity 800 BL
RGRB1273 Teflon Sha Tubing; Velocity 800 BL
Stainless Steel Propeller (3); SC700BL, Velocity 800 BLRGRB1257

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Limited Warranty
Warranty Period: Rage R/C warrants that the Velocity 800BL (“Product”) will be free from original factory
defects in materials and workmanship upon purchase (“Warranty Period”).
than a Rage R/C authorized service center, or (e) Product not purchased from an authorized Rage R/C dealer.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, RAGE R/C MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION,
AND THEREFORE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL
MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
claims.
SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF RAGE R/C HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.
Further, in no event shall the liability of Rage R/C exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability
with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused
Rage R/C, an exclusive brand of:
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Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Printed in China

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Operating and Maintenance Notes:

v1.0
06/2018
001CHS