User's Manual

Battery Cautions
CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE
1.Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly and follow the toy and battery manufacturer’s instructions.
2.Make sure battery polarity (direction) is correct.
3.Use only battery type(s) recommended.
4.Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging. Recharge batteries only under adult supervision and follow the battery and
charger manufacturers’ instructions.
Other Battery Cautions
1.Use caution removing battery from hovercraft after use. Battery may be hot.
2.Never pull the battery pack out of the hovercraft by the wire or plug. Never unplug the battery plug by pulling on the battery.
3.Remove batteries from the product for storage.
4.Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
5.Do not short-circuit battery terminals.
6.Dispose of batteries safely and properly, according to your local requirements.
NOTE: NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED PROPERLY.
Battery Charging and Care
(Batteries and Charger included)
Hovercraft will not run without a TAIYO exclusive 6.0V rechargeable NiMH battery pack and matching charger, adult supervision of battery charging is
recommended.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
• Regularly examine charger and battery pack for damage, including plugs, casings and all other parts. If damaged, do not use.
• Not a toy—not intended for children under 3 years old.
• Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity and follow the toy and battery manufacturers’ instructions.
• Remove weak or exhausted batteries from the product.
• An adult should help with battery replacement
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended in the “Battery Installation” (or replacement) instructions are to be used.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• If removable rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before they are charged.
• If you use a battery charger, it should be examined regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts. Do not use a damaged battery
charger until it has been properly repaired.
•Dispose of batteries safely and properly.
THIS PRODUCT USES A NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY. MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED PROPERLY.
Contact your local area office of solid waste management or other appropriate local agency for information.
Running and Charging Times
1.NiMH battery packs are not like alkaline batteries. They lose all their power suddenly, not gradually, and hovercraft will stop very soon after slowing
down becomes noticeable, with little warning. This is normal, but keep it in mind, especially when operating on water, since you need to get the
hovercraft back before the battery power runs out.
2.Typical running time will be between 10 - 15 minutes for a typical freshly charged NiMH battery pack in good condition, but do not rely on this until
you observe how long your battery runs in your hovercraft under the conditions you operate in. Running time may vary over life of battery, with the
first few charge cycles yielding shorter run times than later charges.
NiMH
BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: “CONDITION” BATTERY PACK FOR BEST RESULTS BY CHARGING ACCORDING TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS ON EVERY CHARGE. ON THE FIRST CHARGE, EXPECT A SHORTER RUN TIME.
RUN TIMES WILL INCREASE OVER THE NEXT 6 CHARGES, REACHING SPECIFIED RUN TIMES.
Drain Down — Cool Down — Charge Up
1.After the first charge, for best performance always run the battery pack all the way down
before recharging. Run until vehicle wheels/fans/motors slow to a stop.
Note: If you are operating a boat, hovercraft or other water vehicle in water, retrieve the
vehicle while battery power is still strong and perform this Drain Down procedure on land.
(Don’t operate other kinds of vehicles in or near water.)
2.Allow the battery pack to cool before recharging.
Battery Heat
1.Battery gets hot after use! This is normal, but be careful. Wait until battery is cool (20
minutes or more if needed) before charging. Charging batteries when they are hot will
severely reduce the number of times they can be recharged.
2.After charging, battery pack will be warm. This is normal.
RECHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1.Plug wall pack charger into a standard wall outlet.
2.Connect the battery pack plug to the charger plug as shown.
3.Red light on charger will light to show charger is operating. Normal charging time is approximately 4 hours.
4.Unplug charger from wall after 4 hours of charging.
5.After charging, battery pack will feel warm. This is normal.
Rechargeable Battery Tips
1.Don’t overcharge the battery pack. Unplug the charger from the wall at the end of the recommended charging time.
2.NiMH battery packs are not like alkaline batteries. They lose all their power suddenly, not gradually, and vehicle will stop very soon after slowing
down becomes noticeable, with little warning. This is normal, but keep it in mind, especially when operating on water, since you need to get the
vehicle back before the battery power runs out.
3.Store your battery pack discharged.
4.Your battery pack will hold a charge for a shorter time in hot weather. Otherwise, you can charge a battery a day or so in advance of when you want
to use it or give it as a gift.
5.It’s better to charge for the full 4 hours, even though the vehicle may operate with a partial battery charge.
6.When your battery pack’s running time gets shorter and shorter, probably it’s getting close to the end of its life and needs to be replaced.
This product
should be used
with adult
supervision