Vaterra Camaro SS
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1. 7 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 7 VAN WARNING Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction electrical issues excessive heat FIRE and ultimately injury and property damage TAN WARNING Never leave charger unattended exceed maximum charge rate charge with non approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode Failure to comply may result in excessive heat fire and serious injury VAN CAUTION Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the specifications of this charger and that the charger settings are correct Not doing so can result in excessive heat and other related product malfunc tions which can lead to user injury or property damage Please contact Horizon Hobby or an authorized retailer with compatibility questions The included charger can charge the included 25 3000mAh Li Po battery in approximately 2 2 hours CHARGING WARNINGS Never leave the charger and battery unattended during use Never attempt to charge dead damaged or wet battery packs Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight Never charge a battery if the ca2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL INSPECTION OR SERVICES REGARDEESS OF SUCH If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is cee eet oo OR NEG compliant in the country you live and use the Product in a ae LABIEI ANYON on OF please use the Horizon Online Service Request submis EVEN AS BEEN ADVISED DF sion process found on our website or call Horizon to Horizon Hobby Inc 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 THE a nn a en DA AGES a in a obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA num WHAT IS NOT COVERED Sven gt oF nn 9 ee ie a ng ua ber Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i PAUE OTLAR T TOSUe EON MENA NIITY S ASEME AS Please note that original boxes may be included but are orizon has no control over use setup final assembly not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without f Gee ere damage i damage due to sera Gon bgi modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor i y additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides g a dent misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part o
3. VATEIRRA OWNER S MANUAL TM __ BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO SS ws UTILISATEUR MANUALE DELL 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 www horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE The following terms are used s l robability of superficial injury REGISTER YDUR VATERRA PRODUCT ONLINE Register your vehicle now and be the first to find out about the latest option parts product updates and more Click on the Support tab at WWW VATERRARC COM and follow the product registration link to stay connected hroughout the product ndicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed cr of physical property damage AND alittle or no possibi WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed property damage collateral damage and serious in iterature to CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the robability of physical property damage AND a possibi eate a possibility ity of injury create the probability jury OR create a high A WARNING Read the ENTIRE instructi on manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product
4. Drive pin broken Adjust pinion spur mesh Replace pinion gear on motor Replace transmission gears Check and replace drive pin Steering does not work Servo plug not in receiver properly Servo gears or motor damaged Check if connected all the way Replace or repair servo Won t turnin one direction Servo gears damaged Replace servo Motor does not run Motor plugs loose Motor wire broken ESC damaged X X y y Plug in completely Repair or replace as needed Contact Horizon Hobby Product Support ESC gets hot Motor over geared X Use smaller pinion or larger spur gear on motor Check wheels suspension and transmission for binding Poor run time and or sluggish acceleration Driveline bound up B Motor worn out Driveline bound up attery pack not fully charged harger not allowing full charge vv X y y Recharge battery Try another charger Replace motor Check wheels transmission for binding Poor range and or glitching Transmitter batteries low Vehicle battery low Loose plugs or wires y Check and replace Recharge or replace Check all wire connections and plugs LIMITED WARRANTY 7777 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777
5. REPRE m F calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your com SENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALLIM These terms are governed by Illinois law without regard plete name street address email address and phone PLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION to conflict of law principals This warranty gives you number where you can be reached during business THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT specific legal rights and you may also have other rights hours When sending product into Horizon please in ERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR ICULAR which vary from state to ate Horizon reserves the clude your RMA number alist of the included items and PURPOSE HE PURCHASER ACK OWLEDGES THA right to change or modify this warranty at any time a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original EY ALONE AVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT without notice sales receipt must be included for warranty consider WILL SUITABLY EET HE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ation Be sure your name address and RMA number are PURCHASER S INTENDED USE WARRANTY SERVICES clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton PURCHASER S REMEDY QUESTIONS ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot NOTICE Do not ship Li Po batteries to Horizon If exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option provide warranty support or Service Once assembly you have any issue
6. and performing ee ee 7 components ee slay the an TNE TEES 8 The Vehicle Battery Read the safety precautions rouna in this mangal to the front end sharper body lines 9 The Transmitter Charge the battery Refer to the included charging and new detailing inside and out that dad warnings and instructions for battery charging distinguished it from the earlier models Transmitter and Receiver Binding information eee eee eae ee Control Test Install the AA batteries in the transmitter 12 Run Time i ar ries ee aa ore ear VOE PONER Only use alkaline or rechargeable batteries Even today a 69 SS turns heads at car 12 Tuning Adjusting amp Maintaining Your Vehicle Install the fully charged battery in the vehicle shows ae Zul and anywhere 13 Dynamite Tazer Waterproof 45A Sensorless Brushless ESC Power ON the transmitter and then the vehicle Always a a en acement 15 Dynamite Tazer 3300Kv 4 Pole Brushless Motor power the transmitter ON before the vehicle and power a p it OFF after the vehicle has been powered OFF KEN 16 Troubleshooting Guide The SS bloodline is apparent in 17 Limited W Check the steering and throttle control directions his 1 10 scale recreation of the 1969 LSA PRAPTANE Verify that the servos are moving in the correct Camaro SS Much like its full size coun 19 FCC Information direction erpart this Camaro is all about power l its monster 3300Ky or
7. contacts in the e be susceptible to corrosion if addi enance is not performed af are waterpr mechanical er resistant bmerged lectrical cab ing in wet condi ong term perfor vehicle and to keep he proced choose to run in wet are not wi care inth ures described in the itions Maintenance section ing to perform the addi he warranty ed regularly conditions esistant it is not completely waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated ike a Submarine The various elec the vehicle such Control ESC tronic oof ellas es will ional er ions To maximize mance of your ntact Wet o fol you you and maintenance required t you should not operate the vehicl ose conditions ional hen e 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 WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures Drain any water that has collected in the tires by and make sure that you have all the tools you will need to spinning them at high speed With the body removed properly maintain your vehicle place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions Consult the a few short bursts until the water
8. correctly can result in damage to the product perso This is a sophisticated hob caution and common sense and requires s to operate this Product in a safe and respo damage to the product or other property T children without direct adu t supervision D ponents or alter this product in any way ou Horizon Hobby Inc This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essentia in the manual prior to asse to read and fol and avoid damage or serious injury lity of serious injury SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES model to avoid collisions or outside your con oss of control from A Always carefully and any optiona battery packs e A uto Always avoid wa ways operate you ull size vehicle ways keep allchem the reach of child C designed and protec damage to elect Never place any could cause seri Never operate your mod porti followt support eq onics mo ica ed on OUS inju by a radio signal subject to i trol Interfe del raffi ren for he di Always keep a Safe distance in all directions around your injury This model is controlled nterference from many sources ence can cause momentary in open spaces away c and people rections and warnings for this uipment chargers rechargeable Is small parts and anything electrical er exposu
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10. 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 7 777 77777777777777777777 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 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 AT BE BG CZ CY DE DK ES Fl FR GR HU IE LT LU LV MT NL PL PT SE SI SK UK RO DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 0 HH2013052203 69 Chevrolet Camaro SS Brushless V100 S 1 10 RTR Spektrum DX2E transmitter and SRPDOWP receiver included te
11. with a LiPo battery please con either i service or ii replace any Product determined setup or use of the Product has been started you tact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty This will enable Horizon to better answer your ques claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole tions and service you in the event that you may need WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS discretion of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for any assistance For questions or assistance please For Warranty consideration you must include your all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone date Provided warranty conditions have been met PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY number referenced in the ee an Contact your Product will be serviced or replaced free of Information section to speak with a Product Support charge Service or replacement decisions are LIMITATION OF LIABILITY representative at the sole discretion of Horizon HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDI RECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EN 777 77777 777777 77777777777 7777777777777777777777 77777777777 777777777777
12. 77777777777 7777777777777777777 PRECAUTIONS RECOMMENDED MOTOR MOUNT 15 FINAL 2 66 TOTAL BRUSHLESS MOTOR PLATE POSITION Pinion Spur Drive Ring GEARRATIO MOTOR PLATE POSITION Nevertouch moving parts Brushless motor 10 5 turn or less 2 STD 77T Spur Gear with Never disassemble while the batteries are installed Always let parts cool before touching COMES WITH STD KIT minimum Pinion Gear V STD 77T Spur Gear with max Pinion Gear nM Optional 71T Spur Gear with minimum Pinion Gear v Optional 71T Spur Gear with max Pinion Gear m m m Optional 65T Spur Gear with minimum Pinion Gear v Optional 65T Spur Gear with max Pinion Gear Brushless motor 13 5 turn I VTR232044 x 7 VTR232050 EN TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 77 77777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 16 PROBLEM Vehicle does not operate POSSIBLE CAUSE Battery not charged or connected ESC switch not ON Transmitter no ON or low battery SOLUTION Charge battery connect Turn ON ESC switch Turn ON replace batteries Motor runs but rear wheels don t move Pinion not mesh ing with spur gear Pinion spinning on motor shaft Transmission gears stripped
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14. N TIME 7 7 777777777777777777777 7777777777777777777 77777777777777777777777777777777777 BEFORE RUNNING YOUR VEHICLE 1 Check for free suspension movement All Suspension arms and steering components should move freely Any binds will cause the vehicle to handle poorly harge the battery 3 Check the calibration of the ESC If recalibration is required follow the setup instructions 4 Adjust the transmitter settings to your desired configuration 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 Clean and oil bearings often If bearings are dirty they will increase friction and cause reduced performance Allow more airflow to the ESC and motor Change the gearing to a lower ratio A lower ratio decreases the operating temperature of the electronics Use a smaller pinion gear or larger spur gear to lower the gear ratio Use a battery pack with a higher mAh ratin
15. Th input voltage when it is powered If a voltage problem is detected ESC continuously sounds 2 bee with al second Power OFF the ESC and ensure connections are secure and tha he battery powe 2 Radio connection The when it is powered radio signal inpu ON If a problem i continuously sou or safe operation e ESC checks the ON he ps ause XX XX XX he ris not too low ESC checks s detected the system is operat ing correctly ESC nds 1 beep with a 2 second pause x x x Power OFF he ESC and ensure the radio ESC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Ensure proper ESC function by calibrat ing the ESC to your transmitter inputs Power OFF the ESC Ensure your transmitter is powered ON the throttle is not reversed the hrottle trim is neutral and the throttle ravel range is at 100 3 Press the SET button while powering ON the ESC Release the button as soon as the green LED starts to flash 4 Calibrate the throttle points by pressing the SET button once after each step Neutral Leave the throttle 1 flash at rest untouched Fullthrottle Pull the throttle 2 flashes fully back Fullbrake Push the throttle reverse ully forward 3 flashes 5 The motor vibrates for 3 seconds after the last step is completed ESC FUNCTIONS AND MODES The ESC includes programming options so you can adjust the way your vehicle performs Refer to the included settin
16. ble has been pinched or shorted ever connect more than one battery pack to this charger at a time ever connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted ever attempt to dismantle the char ger or use a damaged charger ever reverse the positive and nega tive terminals Always use only rechargeable batter ies designed for use with this type of charger Always inspect the battery before charging Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat y Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all imes Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form swell during he charge process Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger coo between charges Always charge in a well ventilated area Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions CHARGING THE BATTERY A B A Cell1LED a Cell2 LED C Cell3 LED D AC Power Slot 2S Charge Port 3S Charge Port E F 1 Connect the AC power cord to 3 Connect the balance connector of 5 When the charging of one cell is the AC power slot D on the charger the battery to the proper charge port complete the corresponding LED then connect the other end of the on the charger th
17. e allowing improved 4 Start Mode Punch This mode is the basic all around turn in and your vehicle s general Sets the initial throttle punch when mode allowing forward reverse response to controls the car accelerates Level 1 gives a and brake controls To engage 3 Low Voltage Cutoff Threshold very soft initial acceleration and level reverse while moving forward This function helps to prevent battery 4 gives a stronger initial acceleration aa the ma a ee over discharge The ESC continuously 5 Max Brake Force as come to a complete stop Release tHe brake tiem th monitors the battery s voltage If the Adjusts the maximum braking force ay s voltage falls below the voltage thresh A high id t brake again While braking or in Ighei Valle Prevides Stronger eae old for 2 seconds the output power braking but can also cause the reverse engaging the throttle will Ran Han shuts off and the red LED flashes wheels to lock resulting in loss result in the vehicle immediately wice repeatedly accelerating forward u of control of the car The cutoff threshold calculation is based on individual Li Po cell voltage For Ni MH batteries if the voltage battery pack is higher than it will be treated as a 3 cell Li Po battery pack if it is lower than 9 OV it will be reated as a 2 cell Li Po battery pack 14 DYNAMITE TAZER 3300KV 4 POLE BRUSHLESS MOTOR 77 777777777777777
18. e 19 Compliance Information for the European Union Drive your vehicle motor and 25 Li Po It comes com 67 Fasteners 8 Perform any necessary maintenance pletely assem bled and ready to run 68 Replacement Parts but before hitting the road you must j ake a little time and read this manual 81 Optional Parts In its pages you ll find helpful setup and charging tips as well as a handy roubleshooting guide It s all here to make sure your experience at the wheel is the best it can be COMPONENTS 7777 77 7 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 10 scale V100 RTR Sedan Spektrum DX2E 2 4GHz DSM Radio System Dynamite Tazer Waterproof 45A Sensorless Brushless ESC Dynamite Tazer 3300Kv 4 Pole Brushless Motor Vaterra 113WP Standard Waterproof Servo Dynamite Speedpack Silver 25 74V 3000mAh 20C Li Po Battery Dynamite 10W Li Po AC Balance Charger 4 AA Batteries for transmitter SUPPLIED TOOLS 3 L shaped hex wrenches 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm 4 way wrench 7mm 5 5mm 5mm 4 5mm REQUIRED TOOLS Hobby grade knife Needle nose pliers Side cutting pliers Safety goggles Soldering iron Soft brush Use only Dynamite tools or other high quality tools Use of inexpensive tools can cause damage to the small Screws and parts used on this type of model EN THE VEHICLE BATTERY
19. e 3S Charge Port turns green power cord to an AC power source F has 4 pins and the 2S Charge 6 Once the battery pack is fully charged 2 The three LEDs will turn green when Port E has 3 pins all three LEDs will turn green the charger is connected to the AC 4 The three LEDs will turn red 7 Disconnect the battery from power source indicating the battery is charging the charger 8 Disconnect the AC power cord rom the AC power source YIIIEERII TEEN ID TE ATE TAIT ETAT I ETT T IA TATA TITELS EPEAT EISEN ATA TALIS TAIT TAILS ASTI III III INSTALLING THE VEHICLE BATTERY 1 Ensure the ESC is powered OFF 2 Remove the body from the chassis 3 Remove the body clip from the battery strap then lift the back of the battery strap The battery strap will rotate toward the front of the car 4 Install the fully charged battery in the battery cavity 5 Connect the battery to the ESC 6 Lower the battery strap and secure it using the body clip 7 Power ON the transmitter then the vehicle 8 Replace the body on the chassis THE TRANSMITTER 7 777 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 7 INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES VAN CAUTION NEVER remove the 1 Push in the battery cover a small amount transmitter batteries while the vehicle to release the retaining tab then remove is powered ON as loss of control the cyst property damage or injury may result 2 Install 4 AA batt
20. e bind plug installed power ON the vehicle 6 Release the bind button after the red LED on the ae es 3 other instructions If needed contact The receiver LED will flash green transmitter flashes Continue holding the failsafe positions N i y the appropriate Horizon Product until the receiver LED is solid The green LED on the receiver Support office will glow solid when the transmitter and receiver are bound 7 Disconnect the battery from the ESC Remove the bind plug rom the receiver The receiver will keep the binding to the transmitter until another binding is done 4 ove the steering wheel and throttle trigger to the failsafe ositions and continue to hold those postions until the inding process is complete aU CONTROL TEST 77 7777 7777777777777777777777777777777 77777 77777777777 777777777777777777777777777777 Perform a control test with the vehicle wheels off the ground If the wheels rotate after the vehicle is powered ON adjust the TH Trim knob unti they stop To make the wheels move forward pull the trigger To reverse them wait for the wheels to stop then push the trigger When moving forward the wheels should maintain a straight line without any steering wheel input If not adjust the ST Trim Knob so the wheels maintain a straight line without having to turn the steering wheel FORWARD BRAKE REVERSE EN RU
21. eries taking care to align the battery polarity to the diagram in the transmitter s battery case JAN CAUTION f using rechargeable batteries charge only rechargeable batteries Charging non rechargeable 3 Carefully reinstall the battery cover batteries may cause the batteries to by aligning the tabs with the slots burst resulting in injury to persons on the transmitter and or damage to property EN 7 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 For more information on the trans mitter got and click o Spektrum o www horizonhobby com nthe support tab for the DX2E to download the instruction manual CHANGIN G THE RFMODE The DX2E has a France RF Mode that complies with French regulations The DX2E must be in France mode when used outdoors in France At all other times the transmitter should be in Standard mode France mo Turn the w button whi The green France mo Turn the w button whi The green 10 de ON heel full left pull the trigger full throttle and hold down the bind 6 turning on the transmitter LED will flash twice de OFF Standard Mode heel full right pull the trigger full throttle and hold down the bind 6 turning on the transmitter LED will flash once SPEKTRUM DX2E RADIO SYSTEM 1 Steering Wheel controls direction left right of the model 6 ST Trim ad
22. es excess Strain Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion or larger spur gear This will increase torque and motor life 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 when running in mud deeper puddles or any wet conditions Spray the bearings drive train fasteners and other metal that will increase the load on the motor for an extended parts with a water displacing light oil Do not spray the motor period of time 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 EN TABLE OF CONTENTS 777777777777777777777777777777777777 7 QUICK START INTRODUCTION 6 Introduction Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding Few cars have captured the American 6 Quick Start of the V100 sedan fine tuning the setup
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24. g DRIVING PRECAUTIONS Maintain sight of the vehicle at all times Routinely inspect the vehicle for loose wheel hardware Routinely inspect the steering assem bly for any loose hardware Driving the vehicle off road can cause fasteners to loosen over time Keep your vehicle clean and maintained Do not drive the vehicle in tall grass Doing so can damage the vehicle or electronics Stop driving the vehicle when you notice a lack of power Driving the vehicle when the battery is overly discharged can cause the receiver to power off If the receiver loses power you will lose control of the vehicle Do not apply forward or reverse throttle if the vehicle is stuck Applying throttle in this instance can damage he motor or ESC After driving the vehicle allow the electronics to cool before driving the vehicle again Remove the body of the vehicle to reduce cooling time TUNING ADJUSTING amp MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 7 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 SERVICE REPAIR If any problems other than those covered in this manual arise please call the appropriate electronics service department Refer to the Warranty and Service Information section for the ap propriate department to contact CLEANING Performance can be hindered if dirt gets in any of the moving suspension parts Use compressed air a soft paint brush or a toothbrush to rem
25. gs table to adjust the ESC for your driving conditions ESC PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE Programming is accomplished using the SET button on the ON OFF switch Programming the ESC 1 Connect a fully charged battery othe ESC the ESC Hold the SET button for 1 second until the green LED blinks then elease the SET button to enter programming mode 4 Press and release the SET button as needed to get to the desired menu option the green LED will blink corresponding to the menu item number 2 Power 0 5 When at the desired menu item hold the SET button for 3 seconds until the red LED blinks 6 Press the SET button to move among he settings based on how many imes the red LED blinks Refer o the table for more information 7 Save the setting by holding the SET button for 3 seconds 8 Power OFF the ESC and repeat he instructions above to change other settings Tip If desired the ESC programming can be returned to default settings by powering ON the ESC and holding the SET button for 5 seconds TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type Sensorless Brushless Waterproof Constant Peak 45A 290A Resistance 0 0012 Ohms Function Forward Only with Brake Forward Reverse with Brake Operation Proportional forward proportional reverse with braking delay Battery Type Input Voltage 2 3 cell Li Po Li Fe or 4 9 cell Ni MH Ni Cd BEC Output 6V 3A Over
26. has been removed battery manufacturer before use Caution should be taken ul parteris imwe cond tions A CAUTION Always keep hands fingers tools and any ost transmitters are not water resistant Consult your loose or hanging objects away from rotating parts when transmitter s manual or the manufacturer before operation performing the above drying technique Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present Remove the battery pack s and dry the contacts If you have Do not operate your vehicle where could come in contac an air compressor or a can of compressed air blow out any with salt water ocean water or water on salt covered roads water that may be inside the recessed connector housing contaminated or polluted water Salt water is very conductive Remove the tires wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse and highly corrosive so use caution the mud and dirt off with a garden hose Avoid rinsing the Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor bearings and transmission 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 caus
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28. justs the hands off direction of the model 2 Throttle Trigger controls speed and direction 7 TH Trim adjusts the motor speed to stop at neutral forward brake reverse of the model 8 Steering Dual Rate adjusts the amount the front wheels 3 Antenna transmits the signal to the model move when the steering wheel is turned left and right 4 ON OFF Switch turns the power ON OFF for the transmitter 9 BIND Button puts the transmitter into Bind Mode 5 Indicator Lights 10 ST REV reverses the function of the steering Solid green light indicates adequate battery power when the wheel is turned left or right Flashing green light indicates the battery 11 TH REV reverses the function of the speed voltage is critically low Replace batteries control when pulled back or pushed forward TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BINDING 77 777 777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 BINDING PROCEDURE Your Spektrum Transmitter 1 ake sure the transmitter and vehicle are both powered OFF 5 Press the bind button on the transmitter while powering on comes prebound to the vehicle the transmitter The green LED on the transmitter will flash If you encounter problems obey 2 Install a bind plug in the receiver battery bind port You en after 4 seconds when the transmitter is in bind mode binding instructions and refer to the do not need to remove any of the other plugs to re bind i as Es ransmitter troubleshooting guide for 3 With th
29. load Protection Thermal Dimensions LxWxH eS x38 x les in 182 8 Weight 2 61 oz 74 9 with wires EN 7777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777777 NOTICE Always disconnect the Default Settings finished operating your vehicle ne MLPROGRAMMABLE ITEMS _PROGRAMMABLE VE finished operating your vehicle The PROGRAMMABLE ITEMS PROGRAMMABLE VALUE ESC s switch only controls power to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the receiver and servos The ESC will continue to draw current when con 1 Running Mode Forward Only Forward Reverse nected to the battery resulting in pos with Brake with Brake es ety Unger Drag Brake Force 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 3 Low Voltage Cutoff non 2 6V Cell 2 BV 3 0V 3 2V 3 4V Threshold protection Cell Cell Cell Cell Start Mode Punch Level 1 Level 2 Level3 Level 4 5 Max Brake Force 25 50 75 100 DESCRIPTIONS 1 Running Mode 2 Drag Brake Force Example for a 8 0V Ni MH battery Forward Only with Brake Adjusts the amount of brake auto pack Bees with a 2 6V cell threshold Intended for competition use this matically applied when the throttle it will be treated as a 2 cell Li Po bat mode allows only forward and is returned to neutral This simu tery pack and the low voltage cutoff brake controls lates the engine braking effect of a threshold will be 5 2V 2 6x2 5 2 Forward Reverse with Brake full scale vehicl
30. m Number s VTROSOI6I Equipmentclass 2 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 17 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 EN55024 2010 EN61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 A2 2009 EN61000 3 3 2008 Product s Signed for and on behalf of I amp PA Horizon Hobby Inc Steven A Hall Champaign IL USA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer May 22 2013 International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc K INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF VEEE BY USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the users 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 d
31. ove dust or dirt Avoid using solvents or chemi cals as they can actually wash dirt into the bearings or moving parts as well as cause damage to the electronics 12 Examine your vehicle on a regular basis Use a brush to remove dirt and dust Look fo and other molded parts Re glue the tires to the wheels if necessary Clean and oil all wheel bearings Use suitable tools to tighten Make sure the camber and steering linkages are not bent Replace any bent linkages Adjust the Toe and Camber settings if necessary X damage to the suspension arms asteners Remove the shocks and inspect them for damage Rebuild the shocks if oil is leaking Inspect electronics and batteries for exposed wires if necessary Repair exposed wires with shrink wrap or replace the wire Make sure the ESC and receiver are secure on the chassis Replace the double sided tape Power ON the transmitter If the green LED is dim or off replace the AA batteries in your transmitter Check the spur gear and pinion gear for wear DYNAMITE TAZER WATERPROOF 45A SENSORLESS BRUSHLESS ESC 77 77 777777777777777777777777 77777777 ESC LED STATUS No ESC LEDs will glow when there is no throttle input from the transmi The red ESC LED glows when the tter reis any throttle input from the transmitter AUDIBLE WARNING TONES 1 Input voltage
32. re to all equipment not specifically his purpose Moisture causes of the model in your mouth as it ry or even death el with low transmitter batteries by product and NOT a toy It must be operated with ome basic mechanical abi nsible manner could resul o not use with incompatib nal property and cause serious injury ity Failure in injury or his product is not intended for use by e com tside of the instructions provided by ow all the instructions and warnings mbly setup or use in order to operate cor rectly AGE RECOMMENDATION Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy 7 77 77777777777 77777777777 77777777777 77777777777777777777777777777777777777 7777777777777777777777777 WATER RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS 77 777777777777777777 7777777777777777777 Your has been designed a combination of wat new Horizon Ho bby vehicle nd built with a erproof and water resistant components to allow you to operate the product in many wet conditions including pud wet grass snow and even rain dies creeks While the entire vehicle is highly water com com et astheE and should not be su Cond ow must be perform ponents used in ponents are wat ectronic Speed servo s and receive however most of the al parts including the bearing hinge pins screws and nuts as w he
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