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1. _ 17 in 430mm gt t 4 5in 114mm Recoil 17 Transmitter Controls Reverse Switch Battery Level Indicator Solid Red and Green Qe QO Battery voltage is Th TH good above 4V ST Solid Red Battery bi REV lt gt NOR REV lt gt NOR 3 voltage is critically low aK below 4V Replace THOR Allows you to change the direction of transmitter batteries steering ST REV and throttle TH REV controls Ensure proper function with a radio system test Throttle Dual Rate pi Adjusts the maximum amount of throttle the D vehicle can be given Power Switch Power on or off the transmitter Steering Dual Rate prie Adjusts the amount the rudder moves when the steering wheel is turned left or right Steering Wheel pe Control steering Right and Left steering Throttle Trim prie Adjusts the neutral point of the electronic speed control Steering Trim prie Adjust to make the vehicle drive straight with no input at the steering wheel Throttle Trigger Controls power to the motor for forward or reverse 7 Reverse Forward Stop Battery Charger A charger is not included with boats sold in Canada NOTICE Never charge a battery in the boat or damage 6 Once the battery pack is fully charged all three LEDs may result will turn GREEN 1 Connect the2. PROBOAT ProBoatModels com LA LLAS 17 INCH BRUSHLESS RTR DEEP V BOAT PRBO amp 016 Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l utilisateur Manuale dell utente zar PROEOAN NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC 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 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 become 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 abilit
3. Ricevitore ECX 2 4GHz 2 Channel V3 ECX 2 4GHz canali V3 Set viteria per capottina e scafo Recoil 17 Pinne di virata e linguette trim Recoil 17 Supporto motore Recoil 17 3 Blade Propeller 2 Recoil 17 Set timone e supporto Recoil 17 Set albero flessibile e tubo guida Recoil 17 Optional Parts Diverse Teile Pi ces optionnelles Pezzi opzionali Part DYN2819 DYN2828 DYN4071 DYNC2010CA DYNC2010EU DYNC2010UK DYNC2020 DYINC202Z0EU DYNC2020UK DYNKO300 DYNM0102 PRBO100 English Hex Wrench 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm 3mm Cell Voltage Checker AC DC Charger Prophet Sport Duo 5OVWx2 AC Battery Charger Phillips screwdriver 1 Prophet Sport Plus 50W Deutsch Inbuschlusselsatz 1 5 4mm 5Stk metrisch Schraubenzieher Kreuz 1 LiPo Cell Volt Checker Dynamite Ladegerat Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC EU Dynamite Prophet Sport Duo 50Wx2 AC Ladegerat EU Francais Cl s BIR 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm et 3mm Tournevis cruciforme 1 Contr leur de tension Chargeur Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC Chargeur Prophet Sport Duo 5OWx2 AC Bande auto agrippante Hook and Loop Tape Set WP 4pcs Waterproof Tape Marine Grease Dynamite Klettband Set 15X25 4 Stk Dynamite transparentes Marineklebeband 18m Proboat Marine Fett m Applikator 5 oz adh sive r sistante a l eau 4pcs Adh sif transparent r sistant l eau Graisse marine Ital
4. LLC Champaign IL USA December 11 2014 Hu ED Mike Dunne Executive Vice President Product Divisions Horizon Hobby LLC Recoil 17 Self Righting Deep V BL RTR S4 Instructions for Disposal of tes WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Recoil 17 13 Replacement Parts Ersatzteile Pieces de rechange Pezzi di ricambio Part DYN1477 DYNTE DYNC0505 DYNM3860 DYNM3950 ECO ECX13002 PRB22 1015 PRB281016 PRB282010 PRB282011 Ponies KOI PRB282012 English 11 1V 1400mAh 3S 20C LiPo wW EC3 Mini Servo Water Proof 20W Li Po AC Balance Charger 30A BL Marine ESC 2 38 Outrunner BL marine motor ECX 2 4GHz Receiver 2 Channel V3 ECX 2 4GHz Transmitter 2 Channel V3 Canopy and Hull Hardware Set Recoil 17 Turn F
5. designed and protected for this purpose subject to interference from many sources outside your control Moisture causes damage to unprotected electronics Interference can cause momentary loss of control e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size as it could cause serious injury or even death vehicles traffic and people e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Charging Wa rning S e f stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire T e Always charge batteries away from flammable materials The included Battery Charger is designed to safely balance and charge the e Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged Li Po battery batteries e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly between charges Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and e Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while or property damage charging e N e ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO ever leave charging batteries unattended BATTERIES e Never charge batteries overnight By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in per
6. e Rubbing alcohol e Open end wrench 10mm 2 e Nut driver 4mm 5 5mm 8mm e Phillips screwdriver 1 e Hex wrench 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm 3mm e Clear tape DYNMO102 e Pro Boat Marine Grease and Gun e Hook and Loop Tape Set WP 4pcs Range Check IMPORTANT Perform a range check at the beginning of each boating session after repair or after installation of new batteries Ensure the end of the receiver antenna is above the boat s water line and all batteries are fully charged 1 With the radio system powered on and connected walk away from your boat 90 feet 32 m 2 Have an assistant remain with the boat to check for proper control movement of the rudder in response to your transmitter input 3 If everything appears to be operating correctly prepare to operate the boat in the water NOTICE Do not operate the motor without water cooling circulation or damage may result Recoil 17 5 Boating Tips When running your boat for the first time we recommend calm wind and water conditions so that you can learn how the boat responds to your control Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to pilot your boat 1 Carefully place the boat in the water 2 Operate the boat at slow speeds near the shoreline Avoid objects in the water at all times When the boat is moving forward ensure water flows out of the coolant outlet 3 Once you are comfortable operating the boat at slo
7. AC power cord to the power slot on the 7 Disconnect the balance connector and battery from charger then connect the other end of the power the charger cord to an AC power source 2 The three LEDs will turn GREEN when the charger is connected to the AC power source 3 Connect the balance connector of the battery pack to the proper connector on the charger the 3S connector has 4 pins and the 2S connector has 3 pins 4 The three LEDs will turn RED indicating the battery is charging 5 When the charging of one cell is complete the corresponding LED turns GREEN 4 Recoil 17 Getting Started Install 4 AA batteries into the transmitter 7 Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC Remove the canopy from the hull The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range after 3 seconds Install the receiver antenna in the antenna tube PPP r e 3 beeps will sound indicating the 3 cell Li Po Install the fully charged battery in the compartment battery is connected and secure it with the hook and loop strap i j 1 short beep will sound when the ESC is ready 5 Power on the transmitter Ensure the throttle is not totu reversed and the throttle trim is neutral 6 Connect the battery to the ESC 8 Install the canopy on the hull NOTICE Do not cut or kink the receiver antenna or damage may result An r Recommended Tools and Materials e Needle nose pliers e Paper towel
8. ES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR 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 HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 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 result
9. enance e Drain any water that has collected in the hull by removing the drain plug or canopy and tilting the boat in the appropriate direction to drain the water A CAUTION Always keep hands fingers tools and any loose or hanging objects away from rotating parts e Remove the battery pack s and disconnect the ESC and motor Dry the contacts If you have an air compressor or a can of compressed air blow out any water that may be inside the recessed connector housings e Remove the drive shaft and all moving parts Dry and lubricate parts after every 30 minutes of operation or if the boat becomes submerged A NOTICE Never use a pressure washer to clean your boat e Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the boat and help remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners e Spray the bearings fasteners and other metal parts with a water displacing light oil or lubricant Do not spray the motor e Let the boat air dry before you store it Water and oil may continue to drip for a few hours Specifications Length Beam width 17 in 480mm 4 5 in 114mm Hull Material Plastic Motor Dynamite Outrunner BL marine motor ESC Dynamite 30 amp brushless water cooled Transmitter ECX 2 4GHz Transmitter Receiver ECX 2 4GHz Receiver Waterproot Batteries WieIYy T400mAn 3S 30C LiPo w EC3 connector 4 AA batteries sold separately are required to operate the transmitter
10. erence that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity In accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2014121401 Product s Item Number s PRBO8016l Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and LVD Directive 2006 95 EC EN 300 328 V1 8 1 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN 62311 2008 EN 55022 2010 AC 2011 EN 55024 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 CE Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby
11. he modeler e Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if it has not been certified as water resistant or waterproof If the motor becomes excessively wet apply very light throttle until the water is mostly removed from the motor Running a wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor e Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor The additional resistance of operating in water causes excess strain Table of Contents Transmitter Controls s s isc 4 Battery CAO en a an ne nas 4 Getting Started esrara aR 5 Recommended Tools and Materials 5 Range CHERS a in 5 BO aU DS ess A nimes 6 ES LE AS LEUR TS sasssa 6 When you are Finished 6 N SIMOENANC a ne de nn ae 7 Drivetrain LAUT CARON estes dadvansccasletedibannnedvaddedadsssuieebeadveatons 7 Propeller Service cccccceccccccseeccceeeeceeeeeueeeceeuseeeeeeeaeeees 7 Pudder MATE ed cn 8 Rudder SOR VIC seitse ninii iai 8 inim Tab AdjUStMEN acccs 0c ccegeatoratenesadateaesectabedsedesaasaeseans 8 mim Fin ACIS UTS IAG seinan 8 Water Cooling System 9 COR E 9 E OE e a e A E un 9 Low Voltage Cutoff LVC 9 Troubleshooting Guide nn oem 10 LIMITEDWARRANTY ss siuensenieentes 11 Warranty and Service Contact Information 12 Compliance Information for the European Union 13 Replacement Parts Re 50 Optional PASS Era 50 Wet Conditions Maint
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13. ing 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 associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the 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 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or 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 visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Recoil 17 11 Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizo
14. ins amp Trim Tabs Recoil 17 Motor Mount Recoil 17 3 Blade Propeller 2 Recoil 17 Rudder amp Rudder Mount Set Recoil 17 Drive Shaft amp Liner Set Recoil 17 Deutsch Dynamite Reaction Air 11 1V 1400mAh 3S 20C Pom ECS Dynamite Mini Servo Wassergesch tzt Dynamite 20W LiPo AC Balance Ladegerat EU Dynamite 30A BL Marine Regler ESC 3 3S Dynamite Aussenlaufer BL Marine Motor Recoil 17 ECX 2 4GHz Empf nger 2 Kanal V3 ECX 2 4GHz Sender 2 Kanal V3 Recoil 17 Kabinenhaube und Zubeh r Recoil 17 Turn Fins u Trimfins Recoil 17 Motorhalter 3 Blade Propeller 2 Recoil 17 Recoil 17 Ruder und Ruderhalterset Recoil 17 Antriebswelle und Dichtungsset Fran ais Batterie Li Po 3S 11 1V 1400mA 20C avec prise BCS Mini servo tanche Chargeur quilibreur Li Po 20W AC Contr leur brushless 30A 2 3S Li Po pour bateau Moteur brushless cage tournante pour bateau R cepteur ECX 2 4GHz 2 voies V3 Emetteur ECX 2 4GHz 2 voies V3 Recoil 17 Coque et cockpit et accessoires Recoil 17 D rives et stabilisateurs Recoil 17 Support moteur 3 Blade Propeller 2 Recoil 17 Recoil 17 Gouvernail et son support Arbre de transmission et tube Recoil 17 Italiano Batteria LiPo 11 1V 1400mAh 3S 20C LiPo con ECS Servo mini impermeabile Caricatore LiPo 10W con bilanciamento AC Regolatore ESC marino 30A BL 2 3S Motore marino Outrunner BL
15. le the boat is moving forward immediately stop the boat and clean the obstruction from the water cooling system 1 Disassemble and clean the water cooling system to remove blockage and prevent overheating 2 Replace any damaged parts Binding The included transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory If you need to rebind follow the instructions below Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter 1 Power off the transmitter and ESC 2 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC 3 Power on the ESC The RED LED on the ESC flashes A Press the bind button A on the receiver The RED LED on the ESC flashes rapidly 5 Power on the transmitter 6 The RED LED on the ESC turns solid when the radio system is bound You must rebind when binding the receiver to a different transmitter NOTICE Do not attempt to bind the transmitter and receiver if there are other compatible transmitters in bind mode within 400 feet Doing so may result in unexpected binding Failsafe In the unlikely event that the radio connection is lost during use the receiver will drive the servos to their pre programmed failsafe positions normally no throttle and straight steering If the receiver is powered on before powering on the transmitter the receiver will enter this failsafe mode When the t
16. n Online Service 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 Service Request is available at http www horizonhobby com content _service center_render service center 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 service 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 LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty con
17. nce of your boat and to keep the warranty intact the procedures described in the Wet Conditions Maintenance section on next page must be performed regularly While the entire boat is highly water resistant it is not completely waterproof and your boat should NOT be treated like a submarine The various electronic components used in the boat such as the Electronic Speed Control ESC servo s and receiver are waterproof however most of the mechanical components are water resistant and require ER ic nie P A CAUTION Failure to exercise caution while using this product and complying with the following precautions could result in product malfunction and or void the warranty 2 Recoil 17 General Precautions e Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly maintain your boat e Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions Consult the battery manufacturer before use Caution should be taken when using Li Po batteries in wet conditions e Most transmitters are not water resistant Consult your transmitter s manual or the manufacturer before operation e Never operate your transmitter or boat where lightning may be present e Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive If you choose to run your boat in salt water immediately rinse the boat in fresh water after every use Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole discretion of t
18. necessary When you are Finished 1 Power off the receiver 2 Power off the transmitter 3 Disconnect and remove the battery from the boat Tip Always remove the canopy before storage or moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat Drain water from inside the hull using the drain plug e Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat including the water cooling lines and jacket around the motor e Remove the hatch before storing your boat e Repair any damage or wear to the boat e Lubricate the drive shaft using Pro Boat Marine Grease PRBO100 e Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of your boat including water and wind conditions Tip The hook and loop strips in the boat retain water To dry them press on them with a dry cloth NOTICE When you are finished boating never leave the b oat in direct sunlight or in a hot enclosed area such as a car Doing so can damage the boat Recoil 17 Maintenance Drivetrain Lubrication Always replace the drivetrain parts when they are damaged or show visible wear or injury and damage may result Lubricating the drive shaft 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 tube Lubricate the drive shaft and all moving parts after every 30 minutes of operation Lubricate the drive strut after every 90 minute
19. r pulses Cutoff LVC then motor loses power Battery is old worn out or damaged Weather conditions might be too cold Solution Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls Do a check of steering servo wires and connections connect or replace as needed Re bind Replace ESC Power on ESC switch Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on transmitter appropriately Clean or replace water tubes Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is no longer performing Postpone until weather is warmer Replace battery LIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby LLC Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage il damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iil modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTI
20. ransmitter is powered on normal control is resumed Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Discharging a Li Po battery below 3V per cell may damage your battery The included ESC protects the boat battery from over discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Before the battery charge decreases too much LVC removes power supplied to the motor Power to the motor pulses showing that some battery power is reserved for boat control and safe landing Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the boat after use to prevent trickle discharge Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before storage During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell LVC does not prevent the battery from over discharge during storage NOTICE Repeated operation to LVC will damage the battery Tip Monitor your boat battery s voltage before and after boating by using a Li Po Cell Voltage Checker DYN4071 sold separately Recoil 17 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Boat will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls Extra noise or extra vibration Reduced runtime or boat underpowered Boat will not Bind during binding to transmitter Boat will not connect after binding to transmitter Boat tends to dive in the water or takes on water Boat tends to turn one direction Possible Cause Throttle channel is reversed Damaged propeller shaft or motor Propeller is out of balance Boa
21. s of operation 1 In the hull loosen the setscrew A holding the drive shaft B in the motor coupling 2 Slide the drive shaft out from the stuffing tube and drive strut at the rear of the boat Tip Use paper or cloth to touch the drive shaft and other lubricated parts 3 Wipe the old lubricant and material from the drive shaft 4 Lubricate the full length of the drive shaft assembly up to the drive dog using marine grease PRBO101 or PRBO100 5 Carefully reinstall the drive shaft ensuring that there is a 1 2mm gap between the stuffing tube and the drive dog 6 Align the flat spot on the drive shaft with the set screw in the coupling Apply threadlock to the coupling setscrew and tighten NOTICE Running the boat in saltwater could cause some parts to corrode If you run the boat in saltwater rinse It thoroughly in freshwater after each use and lubricate the drive system NOTICE Because of its corrosive effects running RC boats in saltwater is at the discretion of the modeler Propeller Service 1 Use an 5 5mm nut driver to loosen the nut A from the driveshaft B 1 Remove the nut and propeller C from the driveshaft 2 Assemble in reverse order Correctly align the propeller with the drive dog on the driveshaft Recoil 17 Rudder Trim z If the boat does not go straight adjust the steering trim A a dial on the transmitter KE Sad SEN ra K If you are u
22. sender s expense Horizon will hold non compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification after which it will be discarded Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of D Fe Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center Repairs and Repair Requests Contact Information servicecenter horizonhobby om RequestForm www quickbase com db bghj7ey8c a United States of America Horizon Product Support Product Technical Assistance GenNewRecord 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA 888 959 2306 sales horizonhobby com 888 959 2306 sales horizonhobby co uk Janse nager Horizon Hobby Limited 44 0 Horizon Technischer Sales Horizon Hobby GmbH A Service Parts Sales Horizon Hobby SAS l Service Parts Sales Horizon Hobby China Germany 49 service horizonhobby de 0 4121 2655 100 infofrance horizonhobby com 33 0 info horizonhobby com cn 86 021 5180 9868 Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United 1279 641 097 Kingdon Christian Junge Strake 1 25337 Elmshorn Germany 11 Rue Georges Charpak 77127 Lieusaint France Shanghai China 200060 1 60 18 34 90 12 Recoil 17 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interf
23. shaft small amount back Fully lubricate drive shaft Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or propeller Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat disconnect and reconnect battery to boat Move the boat and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you are trying to bind Replace recharge batteries Power on ESC switch Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat disconnect and reconnect battery to boat Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt to connect again Replace recharge batteries Power on ESC switch Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed on the hull before returning the boat to the water Move batteries back 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 running when control is at neutral Adjust the right or left fin angle for straight running when control is at neutral 10 Recoil 17 Problem Possible Cause Rudder linkage or servo damage Steering servo wire is damaged or connections are loose Rudder does not move Transmitter is not bound correctly BEC Battery Elimination Circuit of the ESC is damaged ESC switch is off Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Motor overheats Blocked water cooler tubes ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Motor powe
24. sideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your item submitted for service Non warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashier s checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website htto www horizonhobby com content _service center_render service center ATTENTION Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If received a non compliant Product will not be serviced Further the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un serviced Product through a carrier of the sender s choice and at the
25. sing all the steering trim on your transmitter to make the boat drive straight return the trim to neutral and mechanically center the rudder To do this loosen the hex nut A from the rudder horn B then adjust the linkage C until the rudder is properly centered Rudder Service 1 Loosen the setscrew A on the rudder arm using a 1 5mm hex wrench then remove the linkage B from the rudder arm 2 Loosen the setscrew C from the rudder pin D using a 1 5mm hex wrench 3 Turn over the boat and lightly tap the rudder to remove the pin 4 Assemble in reverse order oY Trim Tab Adjustment Tip Ensure the trim tab panels are parallel to the bottom of the boat You may desire to bend the trim tabs for wind and water conditions To adjust the angle of the trim tabs use a large pair of pliers to bend the tabs This must be done carefully so that you do not damage the hull Trim Fin Adjustment NOTICE Carefully handle the sharp trim fins which can cause injury or damage 1 Loosen and tighten the fins on the mount using a hex wrench and a pair of pliers Tip Ensure the trim fins are near a 45 degree angle on the mount 8 Recoil 17 Water Cooling System If water does not stream out of the water outlets whi
26. sonal injury and or property damage ee e Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use e Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips immediately ar e Never charge batteries outside recommended levels e If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use e Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in e Never allow minors to charge battery packs m T l e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended ways store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best between 40 120 F or 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight results l e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of e 40 120 F 549 C Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct sunlight Water resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed and built with a Metal parts including the bearings pins screws and nuts propeller combination of waterproof and water resistant components to allow rudder rudder mounts prop struts as well as the contacts in the you to operate the product in calm fresh water conditions electrical cables will be susceptible to corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed after running in wet conditions To maximize the long term performa
27. t battery charge is low Boat battery is damaged Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Boat conditions may be too cold Battery capacity may be too low for conditions Drive dog is too near the stuffing tube Too little lubrication on drive shaft Vegetation or other obstacles block the rudder or propeller Transmitter is too near boat during binding process Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object wireless source or another transmitter Another compatible transmitter is powered on within range of the receiver Boat battery Transmitter battery charge IS too low ESC switch is off Transmitter is too near boat during connecting process Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object wireless source or another transmitter Boat battery transmitter battery charge IS too low ESC switch is off The boat hull is not completely closed Center of gravity is too far forward Trim tabs are angled incorrectly Rudder or rudder trim is not centered Vertical fins are angled incorrectly Solution Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Replace damaged parts Balance or replace propeller Completely recharge battery Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions Disassemble lubricate and correctly align parts Make sure the battery is warm above 10 C 50 F before use Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery Loosen drive shaft side of the motor coupling and move drive
28. w speeds it is safe to operate the boat farther from the shore at higher speeds 4 When making turns decrease the throttle to reduce the probability of flipping the boat over 5 Bring the boat back to shore when the motor starts to pulse CAUTION Never operate your boat in less than 12 inches 30 5 cm of water CAUTION Never attempt to retrieve a downed boat by swimming If you need to retrieve your boat from the water use fishing equipment or another boat Avoid boating near watercraft people swimming areas fishing areas Stationary objects waves wakes rapidly moving water wildlife floating debris overhanging trees vegetation NOTICE If the propeller and rudder are blocked with debris or vegetation remove the boat from the water and remove the debris before continuing operation Remove any blockage from the coolant system or the motor and ESC electronic speed control may overheat NOTICE When running at full soeed in choppy waters the prop may exit and re enter the water repeatedly and very quickly subjecting the propeller and drive shaft to some stress Frequent stress may damage the propeller and drive shaft Self righting If the boat turns over release the throttle until the boat comes to a stop Return the boat to upright by applying a short throttle burst The boat sitting in the water normally leans to the battery side Applying throttle levels the boat No weight adjustment is
29. y 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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC 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 Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs the product or the property of others etc e When handling and or transporting your boat always pick up the boat Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of from the front keeping all moving parts pointed away from you the reach of children e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal
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