Owners Manual - Pro Boat Models
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1. Specifications ES EEE D ai ia sia i i i i i i i i a i i i aj 30 in 762mm SA E Ir i i i lan sentes 11 in 279mm MO O Passa ron e aaa A3630 1500Kv Water Cooled Brushless RECEIVER APO a A eli A Spektrum 2 4GHz Marine Speed COMO A o i i is worn 45 amp Waterproof Brushless HULL Material assist iii iii i i i a i i i i i aE A A AA Fiberglass Composite Battery 7 4V 2S 25C Li Po or 7 2V Sub C with Deans Connector 2 not included RAG IO scents issiskiria i i i i i I i i il i 2 channel www ProBoatModels com Notice All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc For up to date product literature visit http www horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury A WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to b2. INTENDED USE c Purchaser Remedy Horizon s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will at its option i repair or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective In the event of a defect these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation maintenance or attempted repair 10 Warranty Services Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associa
3. the neutral position Check the operation of the propeller in relationship to the throttle trigger When the trigger is pulled in the propeller must rotate counterclockwise as shown If the motor turns in the wrong direction switch any 2 motor wires O 13 Place the clear battery cover back Note The radio system is pre bound at into position We suggest using clear tape the factory but the 2 4GHz radio system PRB102 around the edge of the main may not bind correctly if the radio is hatch to keep it in place in the event of a adjacent to a large amount of metal such roll over as an aluminum dock Read the radio manual for binding details Handling Adjustments Required Equipment and Accessories Drive Height Hex wrench 3mm The center of the propeller shaft should be just Nut driver 7mm about the bottom of the sponsons Lowering the drive will increase the propeller s ability Changing the Center of Gravity to bite at take off but excessive lowering can Moving the batteries to the front or back can cause the back of the boat to feel loose and significantly affect the boat s performance As decrease top end stability a starting point the center of gravity of the boat should be 30 9 inches 228mm from the rear of the boat A Move the batteries toward the rear of the boat to raise the front of the hull out of the water for increased speed B Move the batteries toward the front of the boat for faster initial a
4. F ANES ENES cee peepee see die r i r i seen i i a A puto ccleaner a 12 Compliance Information for the European Union ccccecccee cesses eens eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaneeenes 13 Replacement PAL LS aras Sera iii da iai I as i S a i i a ES 14 Kom LO EE EiCA ELO sasas sias asi yes iai ai sa jos ri ia sa in i a a i RER 15 Recommended Tools and Adhesives e Needle nose pliers Marine grease PRBO100 or PRBO101 Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Open end wrench 10mm Nut driver 7mm Phillips screwdriver 1 Hex wrench 2 5mm 3mm Clear tape PRB0102 Recommended Batteries Batteries We recommend the purchase of one of the following batteries e PRB3316 7 2V 5100mAh Ni MH with Deans Connector e DYN5351D 7 4V 3200mAh 25C Li Po with Deans Connector e DYN5352D 7 4V 4200mAh 25C Li Po with Deans Connector e DYN5360D 7 4V 5300mAh 25C Li Po with Deans Connector e DYN5361D 7 4V 6000mAh 25C Li Po with Deans Connector www dynamiterc com General Guidelines and Safety Precautions It is important that you read and follow this instruction manual along with the radio system manual before you run this exciting boat Failure to read and understand the manual could result in personal injury property damage or permanent damage to your boat It is also important to run your boat responsibly With proper care and maintenance you will be able to proudly enjoy your Miss Geico for many years to come When operating the boat stay clear of people full s
5. cale boats stationary objects and wildlife It is preferable to operate the Miss Geico in low wake low wind conditions and in areas free of people wildlife and objects Check all of the hardware and the propeller for damage and loose screws before and after each run If at any time while operating your model you sense any abnormal function end your operation immediately Do not operate your boat again until you are certain the problem has been corrected Always stay clear of the propeller Basic Assembly Reguired Eguipment and Accessories O 3 Install the four AA batteries in the Transmitter battery holder Match the polarity of the AA battery 4 batteries to the molded markings in the Motor battery 2 charged battery holder Hook and loop tape O 1 Locate the pieces for the boat stand The longer side pieces will key to the shorter end pieces Use a small amount of Medium CA to glue the pieces together SS a O 4 Slide the battery cover back on the bottom of the transmitter O 2 Slide the cover from the bottom of the transmitter to access the battery holder _ O 5 Lift the hatch cover from the hull at the rear and slide it back to remove The cover is held at the rear using two magnets and at the front with a small pin O 6 Remove the radio box cover from the O 8 Place the motor batteries in the hull hull by lifting it up using the tab at the There will be one battery on the left of t
6. cceleration to eliminate oscillation or bouncing and increase stability Raising the drive helps eliminate oscillation or Use a 3mm hex wrench and 7mm nut driver bouncing and assist with top end stability but to loosen the bolt that attaches the output to excessively raising the drive can reduce top the bracket to adjust the height speeds and cause cavitation Maintenance Required Tools and Lubricants Marine grease Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Open end wrench 10mm 2 Hex wrench 2 5mm Nut driver 4mm Lubricating the Flex Shaft Lubricating the drive system is vital to the life of the drivetrain The lubricant also acts as a water seal keeping water from entering the hull through the stuffing box Lubricate the drive shaft propeller shaft and all moving parts after every 2 3 hours of operation O 1 Use a 4mm nut driver and 2 5mm hex wrench to remove the two screws that secure the rudder to the rudder bracket Move the rudder aside but do not disconnect the rudder linkage O 2 Use two 10mm open end wrenches to loosen the ferrule that secures the flex shaft to the motor O 3 Remove the flex shaft by pulling it out of the stuffing box by the propeller Q 4 Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to clean the flex shaft O 5 Apply a waterproof marine grease to the flex shaft We recommend the Pro Boat marine grease available at your local hobby dealer 6 Reverse the previou
7. e ISO IEC 17050 1 European Union y This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is No HH2010070302 the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling Product s PRB Miss Geico of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your Item Number s PRB4100 waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects Equipment class 2 human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact The object of declaration described above your local city office your household waste is in conformity with the requirements of disposal service or where you purchased the the specifications listed below following the product provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 300 328 Technical requirements for Radio equipment EN 301 489 1 301 489 17 General EMC requirements EN 60950 Safety Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA July 3 2010 Steven A Hall ZE S ALL Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc 13 Replacement Parts Go to ProBoatModels com to see photos of the replacement parts listed under Miss Geico If you have any questions concerni
8. ecome familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate this Product 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 without direct adult supervision Do not attempt disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby Inc This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Table of Contents o on o E EEA 2 Meaning of Special Language trasto 2 Table OF CONO amasar robots 2 Recommended Tools and Adhesives ceso 3 Recommended BatterieS cccccssesseecceecscesseeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeseeeneeeeeeeseeeeenteeessauganneeensauans 3 General Guidelines and Safety Precautions occoooccccoccccnnananoranrcna rn RR ERE ERE rr 3 BASIC AES CMD diosa 4 Handling AGIUStaen Sonrisas 7 hg FSU BEES pre La 10 PAPA PO a r r Ep E 8 Warranty and Repair PONCY asian iii iai i i iaa 10 Waranty Ser VICCS E CP e T 11 AF
9. he rear of the cover hull and one on the right side of the hull O 7 Apply the hook and loop tape to the Note Center the trims for both the bottom of both batteries Also apply the steering and throttle on your transmitter mating piece of tape in the hull where the before turning the transmitter on batteries will be located O 9 Move the switch on the transmitter to the ON position and confirm that the red and green LED illuminate Turn off the transmitter About your Speed Controller Be sure to use a Programming Module PRB3311 to adjust the cutoff voltage when using Li Po batteries to protect against over discharging the batteries The programming Module offers other beneficial adjustments like exponential throttle curves and timing adjustments Visit Note The ESC is factory set for use with Ni MH batteries ProBoatModels com and search Programming Module for further details O 12 Check the operation of the steering in O relationship to the steering wheel When the wheel is rotated clockwise the rudder must move right as shown If not follow the instructions from the radio to set the servo reversing for the steering 10 Confirm that the ESC on off switch is in the OFF position and connect the batteries to the battery plugs from the speed control 11 Turn on the transmitter then the ESC on off switch The ESC will beep until you pull the throttle trigger to full throttle and return it to
10. ng the setup or running of your model please see page 12 to contact the appropriate Horizon service center PRB4101 PRB4102 PRB4103 PRB4104 PRB4105 PRB4106 PRB4107 PRB4108 PRB4109 PRB4110 PRB4111 PRB2068 PRBO151 PRB2288 PRB2223 PRB2224 PRB4012 Hull and Canopy Canopy Radio Box Cover Boat Stand Prop Strut Rudder with Strut Flexshaft Drive Dog Prop Nut Stuffing Box Rudder Pushrod Set Water Outlet 1 6 x 2 5 Composite Propeller Nylon Washer Push Rod Connector Silicone Tubing Antenna Tube 14 PRB2073 PRB3307 PRB3308 PRB3309 PRB3310 PRB3311 PRB3312 PRB3315 PRBO100 PRBO101 PRBO102 PRB2239 Rubber Boot Motor Mount Cable Collet 45 AMP Brushless ESC A3630 1500 Brushless Motor Brushless ESC Programming Module Tamiya Deans Charge Adapter Antenna Mount Marine Grease Marine Grease Refill 5 oz Clear Flex Tape Drain Plug Item Identification Cooling Line Rudder Linkage Water Outlet Radio Box Cover 15 PRO BOAT HORIZON O 2010 Horizon Hobby Inc horizonhobby com i www proboatmodels com Printed 06 2010 17976
11. s steps to reinstall the flex drive Check that there is a Slight gap of 1 32 inch 1mm between the stuffing box and propeller mount as shown Also make sure the rudder mount is parallel to the rudder bracket when installed Warranty and Repair Policy Warranty Period by anyone other than Horizon Return of any Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby Inc Product by Purchaser must be approved in Horizon warranties that the Products writing by Horizon before shipment purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties express or implied a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S
12. submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of Y hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for inspection or repair you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website under the Repairs tab 12 United States Electronics and engines Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA productsupport horizonhobby com 877 504 0233 All other products Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA productsupport horizonhobby com 877 504 0233 United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom sales horizonhobby co uk 44 0 1279 641 097 Germany Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Str 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany service horizonhobby de 49 4121 46199 66 France Horizon Hobby SAS 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Zone d Activit du R veil Matin 91230 Montgeron 33 0 1 60 47 44 70 Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity Instructions for Disposal in accordance with of WEEE by Users in th
13. t www horizonhobby com http www horizonhobby com under the Repairs tab If you do not have internet access please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for repair When calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Notice Do not ship batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office 11 Warranty Services Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be reguired without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By
14. ted with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals Questions Assistance and Repairs Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative You may also find information on our website at www horizonhobby com Inspection or Repairs If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired please use the Horizon Online Repair Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Repair Request is available a
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