ECX Revenge Type E
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1. Steering Rate Sm Adjusts the amount the rudder moves when the steering wheel is turned left or right Steering Wheel Controls steering S Right and Left steering with ST REV Switch on R See ST REV switch Throttle Trigger Forward Controls power to the engine for forward or reverse See TH Reverse REV switch Stop 6 RENENGE GETTING STARTED 1 Power on the transmitter 2 Connect the battery and turn on the ESC 3 Do a test of the transmitter s control of the vehicle with the vehicle s wheels off the ground 4 Start driving slowly and if the vehicle does not go straight adjust the steering trim dial on the transmitter OPERATION ALWAYS turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the vehicle Always power off the receiver before urning your transmitter off e ALWAYS operate your vehicle in a wide open area Operating he vehicle in a small space or indoors can cause overheating at low speeds Operating at low speed increases heat in the electronic speed control ESC Overheating can damage he vehicle and failure may result Maintain sight of the vehicle at all times Inspect the vehicle for loose wheel hardware e Inspect the steering assembly for any loose hardware Driving the vehicle off road can cause fasteners to loosen over time Do not dri2. INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUEL D UTILISATION MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI 1 8 ELECTRIC BUGGY ECX04000 Congratulations on your purchase of the Nous vous f licitons pour l achat du ECX ECX Revenge Type e Buggy This 1 8 scale Revenge Type e Buggy Ce mod le 1 8 vous model introduces you to the sport of RC driving initie la conduite RC Herzlichen Gl ckwunsch zum Kauf des ECX Congratulazioni per l acquisto di questo Revenge Revenge Type e Buggy Dieses 1 8 Scale Model Type e Buggy ECX Questa vettura in scala 1 8 ffnet Ihnen die Welt des RC Car Sports vi introdurr nel mondo dei modelli RC 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 O
3. Drive with smooth application of throttle and brake input Avoid Jack Rabbit type driving Use a lower timing setting on the ESC Change the gearing to a lower ratio A lower ratio lowers the operating temperature of the electronics Use a smaller pinion gear or larger spur gear to lower the gear ratio e Ensure that the gear mesh is set properly Use a battery pack with a higher mAh rating Use the optimum charger to charge battery packs Visit your local hobby dealer for more information RENENGE 1 WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED 1 Remove the body 2 Power off the ESC and disconnect the battery 3 Power off the transmitter 4 Remove the battery from the vehicle and recharge the battery MOTOR CARE Prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions e ver temperature protection is installed on the ESC Undue motor wear results from frequent turns stops and to prevent circuit damage but cannot protect the starts pushing objects driving in deep sand and tall grass motor from driving against heavy resistance and driving continuously up hill MAINTENANCE SETTING THE GEAR MESH The gear mesh has already been set at the factory Setting the gear mesh is only necessary when changing motors or gears Loosen the 2 motor screws Put a small piece of paper A between the pinion and spur gears Proper gear mesh how the gear teeth meet is important to the performance
4. Programming menu items 10 and Programmable Value 3 4 5 6 Default Setting Running Mode Forward with Forward Forward Brake Reverse Reverse with Brake Drag Brake Force 0 596 1096 2096 4096 6096 Low Voltage non protection 2 6V Cell 2 8V Cell 3 0V 3 2V 3 4V Cutoff Threshold Cell Cell Cell Start Mode Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level8 Level 9 Max Brake Force 25 5096 7596 disable Max Reverse 2596 5096 7596 Force Initial Brake Force Drag Brake 096 20 Force Neutral Range 6 Narrow 9 Normal 12 Wide Timing 0 00 3 75 7 50 Reserved Item Basic Items e o 2 2 E ES o ees a Advanced Items Reserved Item Motor Rotation Counter Clockwise clockwise Li Po Cells Auto Calculate 2 Cells RENENGE 9 SHOCK CLEANING Oil filled shocks will require regular maintenance due to the oil breaking down or getting dirty This maintenance should be performed after about every 3 to 5 hours of use depending on the conditions that the vehicle is used in Remove the shock from the vehicle Remove the cap from the shock body and dispose of fluid Disassemble the shock Clean thoroughly with DYN5505 Dry parts before assembly Re assemble the shock and refill the shock body with silicone fluid 40 weight recommended for front shocks 30 weight
5. button and power on the transmitter The green LED on the front of the transmitter will flash within three seconds indicating the transmitter is in bind mode 4 Release the bind button when the green LED flashes Bind Button e Wipe off any overflowing fluid When properly filled the piston should rebound about 3 8 in 9 5mm after being pushed in fully Re install the shock on the vehicle Ride Height Adjustment In order to check for proper standard baseline ride height drop the vehicle from about 6 in above a level work area After the vehicle settles both the front and rear suspension arms should be parallel with the surface The ride height is adjusted by adding or removing the included spring pre load clips Lowering the front ride height increases steering but decreases traction Lowering the rear ride height increases traction but decreases steering Inspect the electronics and batteries for exposed wires Repair exposed wires with shrink wrap or replace the wire Make sure the ESC is secure on the chassis Replace the double sided tape if necessary Power on the transmitter If the green LED is flashing replace the AA batteries in your transmitter Check the pinion and spur gear for wear Cleaning Performance can be hindered if dirt gets in any of the moving suspension parts Use compressed air a soft paintbrush or a toothbrush to remove dust or dirt Avoid using solvents or chemicals as
6. class 2 Item Number s 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 7 1 2006 EN301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN55022 2010 AC 2011 Uf EN55024 2010 Signed for and on behalf of Robert Peak Chief Financial Officer Champaign IL USA Instructions for disposal of WEEE mmmmg 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 collections 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 informa tion 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 Horizon Hobby LLC June 2 2014 Horizon Hobby LLC RENENGE 13
7. of the vehicle When the gear mesh is too loose the spur and pinion gears could be damaged If the mesh is too tight speed could be limited and the motor and ESC will overheat Set the gear mesh by following these simple steps Push the gears together while tightening the motor screws Aa OO N gt Rotate the gears to remove the paper The gearing should move a small amount 8 RENENGE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL ESC The ESC comes preset from the factory It will need to be recalibrated whenever changing to a different transmitter ESC Calibration Procedure Ensure proper ESC function by calibrating the ESC to your transmitter inputs 1 Power off the ESC 2 Ensure your transmitter is powered on the throttle is not reversed throttle trim is neutral and throttle travel range is at 100 Disable any special functions such as ABS etc 3 Press the SET button A while powering on the ESC Release the button as soon as the red LED starts to flash 4 Calibrate the throttle points by pressing the SET button once after each step Neutral point 1 flash leave the throttle at rest untouched Full throttle 2 flashes pull the throttle fully back Full brakes reverse 3 flashes push the throttle fully forward 5 The motor will run 3 seconds after the last step is completed Tip If the motor turns in the wrong direction reverse the connection of any 2 motor wires ESC Functions a
8. recommended for rear shocks Slowly move the shaft and piston up and down to remove air bubbles Move the piston to the midway point of the body and install the cap ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE TIPS Examine your vehicle on a regular basis Use a brush to remove dirt and dust Look for damage to the suspension arms around other molded parts Re glue the tires to the wheels if necessary Use suitable tools to check and tighten fasteners Make sure the camber and steering linkages are not bent Replace any bent linkages Adjust the Toe and Camber settings if necessary Remove the shocks and inspect them for damage Rebuild the shocks on a regular basis or if oil is leaking BINDING Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter The DX2E and SR200 are bound at the factory If you need to rebind follow the instructions below 1 With the receiver off insert the bind plug into the BIND port on the receiver 2 When a battery is connected to the ESC and the ESC is connected to the throttle port on the receiver power on the ESC switch An LED on the receiver will flash rapidly showing the receiver is in Bind mode 3 Do not touch the throttle or steering controls as this sets the failsafe settings The throttle and throttle trim should always be at the lowest setting during bind mode Press and hold the bind
9. 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 Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information 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 send ing 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 Li Po batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a Li Po battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt
10. they can actually wash dirt into the bearings or moving parts as well as cause damage to the electronics 5 The receiver s LED will turn solid when the transmitter and receiver are bound 6 Remove the bind plug and store it in a convenient place You must rebind when Different failsafe positions are desired e g when throttle or steering reversing has been changed e Changing receiver types e g changing from a DSM receiver to a DSM2 DSMR or Marine receiver Binding the receiver to a different transmitter Some Spektrum receivers like the SR3001 use a bind button rather than a bind plug The binding process is the same with this receiver however instead of inserting the plug before powering up the receiver press and hold the bind button while powering up the receiver to enter bind mode Failsafe In the unlikely event that the radio link is lost during use the receiver will drive the servos to their preprogrammed failsafe positions nor mally neutral idle throttle position and straight steering If the receiver is turned on prior to turning on the transmitter the receiver will enter failsafe mode When the transmitter is turned on normal control is resumed Failsafe servo positions are set during binding see BINDING 10 RENENGE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Short Run Time e Battery damaged not charged e Bind in drivetrain e Aggressive driving style e High drag drivin
11. 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 esti mates 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 http 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 respon sible for arranging return shipment of the un serviced Product through a carrier of the sender s choice and at the sender s expense Horizon will hold non compliant Product f
12. ION Always keep hands fingers tools and any loose or hanging objects away from rotating parts when performing the above drying technique Remove the battery pack s and 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 housing Remove the tires wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the mud and dirt off with a garden hose Avoid rinsing the bearings and transmission NOTICE Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the vehicle and help remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners e Spray the bearings drive train fasteners and other metal parts with a water displacing light oil or lubricant Do not spray the motor Let the vehicle air dry before you store it Water and oil may continue to drip for a few hours Increase the frequency of disassembly inspection and lubrication of the following Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings All transmission cases gears and differentials Motor clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re oil the bearings with lightweight motor oil RENENGE 3 SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter Electronic Speed Control ESC Frequency 2 4GHz Input Voltage Modulation DSM DSM2 Marine Constant Peak Battery AAx4 Resistance Overload Protection Servo BEC Voltage Power Sup
13. OWLEDGES 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 he 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 RENENGE 11 SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT NEGLI GENCE 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 resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchase
14. R 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 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 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 manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or property of others This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentar
15. ace Check repair replace ove transmitter 8 12 feet 2 4 3 6m from receiver ove away from large metal objects vehicles etc Rebind transmitter and receiver Contact Horizon Product Support ake sure receiver antenna is in an antenna tube and is above vehicle Completely recharge battery Do a check of the wires and connection between battery and receiver Repair or replace wires and or connectors 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 ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii 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 WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKN
16. difications 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 Antenna Separation Distance When operating your Spektrum transmitter please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your body excluding fingers hands wrists ankles and feet and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations The following illustrations show the approximate 5 cm RF exposure area and typical hand placement when operating your Spektrum transmitter IC INFORMATION This device complies with Industry Canada license 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 FORTHE EUROPEAN UNION IE IT LT LU LV mT NL PL Pr Ro sE st sk is ujwojcH CEO No HH2014060201 Product s Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 Revenge Type E 1 8 4WD BX BL R B Spektrum DX2E transmitter and SR410 receiver included ECX04000 Equipment
17. g enviroment Over geared Sluggish Action Controls Reversed Motor ESC overheat Over geared e ESC fan not operating Transmitter batteries low Transmitter powered off ESC powered off Vehicle battery is not charged Motor leads not connected Receiver not bound Doesn t Operate Transmitter batteries low Transmitter antenna is damaged Receiver antenna damaged Poor Range The system will not connect Transmitter and receiver too near large metal objects vehicles etc Transmitter accidentally put in bind mode receiver is no longer bound The receiver goes into failsafe mode a short distance away from the transmitter it is not cut or damaged The receiver quits responding during operation Low battery voltage battery and receiver Transmitter and receiver too near each other Check the receiver antenna to ensure Loose or damaged wires or connectors between Solution Check change battery Clean adjust Apply throttle and brakes more smoothly Drive on a smoother and harder surface Install a smaller pinion Bind in drivetrain Clean adjust Vehicle battery is not charged Replace recharge e ST REV or TH REV Change switch position e Install smaller pinion Add additional cooling vents to body Check connections replace Replace recharge Power On Power On Replace recharge Connect motor leads Bind the receiver Replace recharge Repl
18. he RC vehicle INSTALLING THE WING 1 Remove the long wing clip from the wing mounts 99 Press the wing onto the wing mounts 2 Align the holes in the wing with the wing mounts 4 Secure the wing by sliding the long wing clip through the wing mounts REMOVING INSTALLING THE VEHICLE BODY Removing 1 Remove the two body clips 2 Pull off the body Instaling 1 Install the body over the two body posts 2 Install the two body clips 1 Loosen the hook and loop straps 2 Install a fully charged battery 3 Tighten the hook and loop straps RENENGE 5 TRANSMITTER CONTROLS Reverse Switch Allows you to change the direction of steering ST REV and throttle TH REV controls Default settings are R for steering and N for throttle Throttle Trim S Adjusts the neutral point of the electronic speed control Steering Trim S Adjust to make the vehicle drive straight with no input at the steering wheel Power Switch Power on or off the transmitter Battery Level Indicator Solid Green Battery voltage is good Above 4V Flashing Green Battery voltage is critically low below 4V Replace batteries POWER SYSTEM The ESC is capable of operating from 7 2 to 11 1V The included 550 size 4 pole 2500Kv motor is specifically developed and geared 16T for use up to 11 1V 35
19. many wet conditions including puddles creeks wet grass snow and even rain While the entire vehicle is highly water resistant it is not completely waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine The various electronic components used in the vehicle such as the Electronic Speed Control ESC servo s and receiver are waterproof however most of the mechanical components are water resistant and should not be submerged Metal parts including the bearings hinge pins screws and nuts as well as the contacts in the electrical cables will be susceptible to corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed after running in wet conditions To maximize the long term performance of your vehicle and to keep the warranty intact the procedures described in the Wet Conditions Maintenance section below must be performed regularly if you choose to run in wet conditions If you are not willing to perform the additional care and maintenance required then you should not operate the vehicle in those conditions 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 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 vehicle Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions Consult the ba
20. nd Modes The Fuze ESC includes programming options so you can adjust the way above are only accessible using the optional ESC programming card Programming of menu items 10 and 11 is only possible after your vehicle performs Refer to the included settings table to adjust the inmware updates to the ESC programming card ESC for your driving conditions 5 When at the desired menu item hold the SET button F or 3 seconds until the red LED blinks ESC Programming Procedure 6 Press the SET button to move among the settings based Programmable items 1 9 are accessed through the SET button A on how many times the red LED blinks Refer to the table Programmable items 10 13 require the Digital Program Box DYN3748 or more information 1 Connect a battery to the ESC 7 Save the setting by holding the SET button for 3 seconds 2 Power on the ESC using the ESC switch 8 Power off the ESC switch and repeat instructions above 3 Hold the SET button for 1 second until the green LED blinks then 0 change other settings release the SET button to enter programming mode 4 Press and release the SET button as needed to get to the desired Tip If desired the ESC programming can be returned menu option the Green LED will blink corresponding to the menu o default settings by powering on the ESC switch item number Programming menu items 1 through 9 are accessible and holding the SET button for 5 seconds using the SET button on the ESC
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22. ply 4 8V 6V shared with receiver Size 53 5mm x 36mm x 36mm Output Torque 199 8 oz in 8 5 kg cm Weight Operating Speed 0 20 sec 60 degrees of travel Size 55 6 x 18 x 30mm Included Items 1 ECX Revenge Type e 1 8 scale Buggy 2 Spektrum DX2E transmitter 3 degree rear toe set Shock spacers e Turnbuckle wrench wrenches 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm Needed to Complete DYN4108 Prophet Sport Duo Li Po 50Wx2 Dual Battery Charger Dynamite Gold Series 2S or 3S Li Po Battery COMPONENTS VEHICLE PREPARATIONS INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES 1 Slide the panel open on the bottom of the transmitter 2 Obey the battery plus 4 and minus diagram in the transmitter to install 4 AA batteries 3 Slide the panel closed We recommend using only alkaline AA batteries in the transmitter however it is possible to use rechargeable Ni MH batteries A CAUTION If using rechargeable batteries charge only rechargeable batteries Charging non rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst resulting in injury to persons and or damage to property 4 RENENGE TRANSMITTER BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Never install damaged batteries Always remove exhausted batteries Never install batteries of mixed types or of different ages Always remove batteries before storing the transmitter in the transmitter e Low battery power can result in loss of control of t
23. purchase from a Horizon Hobby LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions and Warnings Water Resistant Vehicle with Waterproof Electronics Specifications Components Vehicle Preparations Installing Transmitter Batteries Transmitter Battery Safety Precautions Installing the Wing Removing Installing the Vehicle Body Installing the Battery in the Vehicle Transmitter Controls Power System Getting Started UI m 7 When You are Finished enn 8 Motor Care Maintenance Setting the Gear Mesh Electronic Speed Control ESC Shock Cleaning Additional Maintenance Tips Binding Troubleshooting Guide Limited Warranty FCC Information Compliance Information for the European Union Replacement Part5 sissi 50 Parts Die Qyeaitn cos iccoccssscctcaszccatsssessessscaazssccenccncccsmmadcaszsestaasttarneuncnattnecsan 54 WATER RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and water resistant components to allow you to operate the product in
24. r 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 war ranty 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 ques tions 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 Inspection or Services f this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack
25. ttery manufacturer before use Caution should be taken when using Li Po batteries in wet conditions Most transmitters are not water resistant Consult your transmitter s manual or the manufacturer before operation Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact with salt water ocean water or water on salt covered roads contaminated or polluted water Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive so use caution 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 Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor The additional resistance of operating in water causes excess strain Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion or larger spur gear This will increase torque and motor life when running in mud deeper puddles or any wet conditions that will increase the load on the motor for an extended period of time Wet Conditions Maintenance Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them at high speed With the body removed place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for a few short bursts until the water has been removed AN CAUT
26. ve the vehicle in tall grass Doing so can damage the vehicle or electronics e Stop driving the vehicle when you notice a lack of power A CAUTION Do not discharge a Li Po battery below 3V per cell Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged A CAUTION Using Li Po batteries while the ESC is in Ni MH mode may over discharge the cells Ensure the ESC is in Li Po mode when using Li Po batteries Do not apply the throttle in forward or reverse if the vehicle is stuck Applying throttle in this instance can damage the motor or ESC e After driving the vehicle allow the electronics to cool to ambient temperature before using the next battery pack Run Time The largest factor in run time is the capacity of the battery pack A larger mAh rating increases the amount of run time experienced The condition of a battery pack is also an important factor in both run time and speed The battery connectors may become hot during driving Batteries will lose performance and capacity over time Driving the vehicle from a stop to full speed repeatedly will damage the batteries and electronics over time Sudden acceleration will also lead to shorter run times To improve run times Keep your vehicle clean and maintained Allow more airflow to the ESC and Motor by adding vents and cooling holes to the body
27. y loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Always operate your model in an open area away from cars traffic or people Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments Take care during maintenance as some parts may have sharp edges Immediately after using your model do NOT touch equipment such as the motor electronic speed control and battery because they generate high temperatures You may burn yourself seriously touching them Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts as this may cause damage or serious injury Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio equipment A WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS Always
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