PROBOAT PCF Mark I 24 Inch Swift Patrol Craft RTR Owner’s Manual

PROBOAT PCF Mark I 24 Inch Swift Patrol Craft RTR

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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 www.horizonhobby.com or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources 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: 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.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.

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 the property of others.

• When handling and/or transporting your boat, always pick up the boat from the front, keeping all moving parts pointed away from you.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to unprotected electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics
Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to allow you to operate the product in calm, fresh water conditions.
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 ESC, servo(s) and receiver are waterproof, however, most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and require additional maintenance after use.
Metal parts, including the bearings, pins, screws and nuts, propeller, rudder, rudder mounts, prop struts, 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 boat and to keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE section must be performed regularly.

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

• Read the Wet Conditions Maintenance procedures and make sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly maintain your boat.
• 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.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer before operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or boat when lightning is present.
• 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 each use. Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole discretion of the modeler.+

Wet Conditions Maintenance

• 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.
  CAUTION: Always keep hands, fingers, tools and any loose or hanging objects away from rotating parts.

• 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 housings.

• Remove all moving parts. Dry and lubricate parts after every 30 minutes of operation or if the boat becomes submerged.
  NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your boat.

• 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.

• Spray the bearings, fasteners and other metal parts with a water-displacing light oil or lubricant.

• Let the boat air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.

Charging Warnings
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.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• 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 cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
• Always use only rechargeable batteries 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.
• Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all times.
• Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the charge process.
• Always connect the positive leads (+) and negative leads (–) correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.
• Always charge in a well-ventilated area.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions.
• Charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property.
• The USB outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

CAUTION: Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the specifications of this charger. Not doing so can result in excessive heat and other related product malfunctions, which can lead to user injury or property damage.

CAUTION: If at any time during the charging process the battery pack becomes hot or begins to puff, disconnect the battery immediately and discontinue the charge process as batteries can cause fire, collateral damage and injuries.

Box Contents

• Pro Boat PCF Mark I 24 inch RTR (PRB08046)
• SLT3 3CH 2.4GHz Transmitter (SPMRSLT300)
• 4 AA Alkaline Transmitter Batteries
• 40 Amp Brushed 2-in-1 ESC and SLT Receiver (SPMXSE2240RX)
• Servo 3kg 4.8-6V Waterproof Analog (PRB18042)
• Twin Brushed 390 Motors (PRB58001)

Specifications

• Length 24 in. (609mm)
• Beam 7 in. (178mm)
• Hull Height 8.12 in. (206mm)
• Mast Height 2.82 in. (71mm)
• Hull Material ABS

Install the Transmitter Batteries

This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries (included).

1. Remove the battery cover from the transmitter.
2. Install the batteries as shown.
3. Install the battery cover.

CAUTION: NEVER remove the transmitter batteries while the model is powered on. Loss of model control, damage, or injury may occur.

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.

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to national regulations.

Transmitter Functions

SPECIFICATIONS

• Power Supply: 4 AA Batteries

• Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz

• Transmit Power: <100mw

• Control Protocol: SLT

• Control: Proportional Steering and Throttle/Brake with Trim Knobs, Third Channel with 3 Position Momentary Switch

• Auxiliary Functions: 3 Position Throttle Limit Switch, Steering Rate Knob to Change Steering Travel on-the-fly, Programmable Servo Travel for Steering and Throttle/Brake

• A. Throttle Trim
  Adjusts the throttle neutral point

• B. Steering Trim
  Adjusts the steering center point. Normally, the steering trim is adjusted until the vehicle tracks straight.

• C. LED

  • Solid red lights: Indicates the power is ON and adequate battery power
  • Flashing red lights: Indicates the battery voltage is critically low. Replace batteries

• D. Steering Wheel

• E. Throttle/Brake

• F. Steering Rate
  On-The-Fly knob for travel adjustment on the steering

• G. Channel 3
  LED Control:LED Control: Press the A button once to turn the LED lights On.Press the A button once to turn the LED lights On. Press the A button again to turn the LED lights Off.Press the A button again to turn the LED lights Off.

• H. Throttle Limit
  Limits throttle output to 50/75/100%
  Select 50% or 75% for less experienced drivers or when you are driving the vehicle in a small area.

• I. Throttle (TH) Servo Reversing
  Move the switch to reverse the throttle channel

• J. Steering (ST) Servo Reversing
  Move the switch to reverse the steering channel

• K. Power Button

Stand Assembly

1. Apply the included self-adhesive padding material to the top of the laser-cut ply stand end pieces.
2. Insert the tabs of the ply side piece into the slots of the end pieces as shown.

TIP: The ply stand may be assembled using CA adhesive to secure the pieces permanently or without adhesive, allowing easy disassembly and storage of the stand.

Battery Pack Installation

Set the boat in the included display stand.

1. Remove the hatch by lifting on the superstructure.
   TIP: The hatch has a magnetic LED connection which allows the cover to be removed without unplugging any wires.

2. Install the recommended 2S or 3S, fully charged battery into the battery tray and secure using the hook and loop strap.
   TIP: The strap can be removed and replaced with hook and loop tape on the battery and battery tray.

3. Power on the transmitter.

4. Connect the battery lead to the receiver/ESC IC3 connector.

5. Power on the 2-in-1 receiver/ESC by sliding the receiver switch to “ON.”

6. Install the hatch and connect the deck chains if desired for a scale running look.

7. With the boat still in the display stand, test the transmitter control of the boat and complete a range check of the controls.

Range Check

IMPORTANT: Perform a range check at the beginning of each boating session, after repair or after installation of a new battery.
Ensure that the battery is 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 steering mechanism in response to your transmitter input.
3. If everything appears to be operating correctly, prepare to operate the boat in the water.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

The factory default setting for the LVC in the ESC included with your boat is set at 3.2V per cell. 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.
The boat drastically slows or stops completely once LVC is activated. Releasing the throttle and reapplying it will provide a limited amount of power to safely return the boat to shore. Repeated use after LVC is activated will damage the batteries.
Once LVC has been activated, the ESC status light will flash red continuously indicating that the ESC is in LVC mode.

NOTICE: Repeated operation to LVC will damage the battery. LVC can activate prematurely if you use (1) a low C-rated battery or (2) an old, worn, and/or weak battery.

The average run time using the recommended battery (SPMX24002S30)The average run time using the recommended battery (SPMX24002S30) is approximately 15 minutes, depending on throttle usage. Limited runis approximately 15 minutes, depending on throttle usage. Limited run time may indicate worn or weak batteries. time may indicate worn or weak batteries.

TIP: If you’ve installed a freshly charged battery and LVC activates within the first minute of operation, replace your worn or weak batteries with the recommended batteries.
TIP: Monitor your boat battery’s voltage before and after boating by using a Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker (SPMXBC100, sold separately).
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the boat after use to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po battery to 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.

Boating Tips

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to pilot your boat.
During the first run, we recommend calm wind and water conditions to ensure that the boat is properly set up. Top speed will be determined by the battery’s ability to efficiently deliver power to the motor via the ESC.

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 slow speeds, it is safe to operate the boat farther from the shore at higher speeds.
4. Bring the boat back to shore when the motor starts to pulse.

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.

NOTICE: Never operate your boat in less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) of water.

NOTICE: When running at full speed in choppy water, the propeller 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.

In rough water and windy conditions, consider mounting the batteries further forward for added stability

Avoid boating near:

• watercraft
• people (swimming areas, fishing areas)
• stationary objects
• waves and wakes
• rapidly moving water
• wildlife
• floating debris
• overhanging trees
• vegetation

Controlling the LED Lights

The boat is equipped with LED lights which are controllable through the transmitter, button A.

1. Press button A once to turn the lights on.
2. Press button A again to turn the lights off.

IMPORTANT: Always check the magnetic connection between the hull and the hatch. The LED connection contact points must be kept free of any metallic debris and water.

When You Are Finished
NOTICE: When you are finished boating, never leave the boat in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the boat.

1. Power off the receiver/ESC.

2. Power off the transmitter.

3. Disconnect and remove the battery from the boat.
   TIP: Always remove the hatch before storage or moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat.

4. Drain any water from the inside of the hull by removing the hatch and rotating the boat upside down. Remove any remaining water with a dry towel.

5. Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat. Carefully dry all battery, motor and receiver connectors by removing one at a time and reinstalling.

6. Remove the hatch before storing your boat.

7. Remove any metallic debris or water from the magnetic LED connection contact points.

8. Repair any damage or wear to the boat.

9. Lubricate the shafts using light weight oil to prevent premature wear. Make sure to place a few drops on the shaft just before the stuffing tubes.

Binding

Binding is the process of electronically linking the transmitter to the receiver. The included transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory. If it is ever necessary to rebind the transmitter and receiver, follow the steps below.

NOTICE: Always keep all body parts, loose clothing and other items away from the propellers.

IMPORTANT: If using an external receiver, follow the binding instructions included with that receiver.

1. Ensure the vessel is secure in the included stand.

2. Insert the bind plug into the bind port on the 2-in-1 receiver/ESC.

3. Power on the vehicle.

4. Power on the SLT3 transmitter to bind to the vehicle.

5. Remove the bind plug before operation.

Installing the Optional Gun Turret Servo

The top twin gun turret can be converted to allow rotation to be controlled by a transmitter.
Additional components required (not included):

• SX108 Micro Gear Servo (SPMSSX108)
• SR515 DSMR 5-Channel Sport Receiver (SPMSR515)
• Extension Lead: Male to Male 12” Heavy-Duty (SPMA3043)
• DX5C Smart 5-Channel DSMR Transmitter Only (SPMR5115) To convert the top turret to transmitter control:

1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the center screw from the turret top mount, and pull the turret from the static mount.

2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws from the static mount, and remove the mount from the superstructure. IMPORTANT: Take note of the direction the mount is facing.

3. Feed the servo lead through the top of the superstructure. Secure the micro servo to the same mounting holes in the superstructure used for the static mount, using the screws included with the servo. IMPORTANT: The output shaft of the servo should be oriented toward the front of the superstructure, just as the raised portion of the static mount.

4. Press the turret onto the output shaft of the servo, ensuring the guns are pointed toward the front. Secure the turret to the output shaft with the screw provided with the servo.
   TIP: Ensure the servo is centered before installing the turret.

5. Mount the external receiver in the hull.

6. Connect the throttle channel of the external receiver to the “EXT RX” port on the 2-in-1 receiver/ESC using the 12” male to male lead listed above.
   

7. Move the steering servo lead from the 2-in-1 receiver/ESC to the external receiver steering port.

8. Move the LED lead from the 2-in-1 receiver/ESC to the external receiver AX1 port.

9. Install the lead from the gun turret servo to the external receive AX2 port.

10. Bind the external receiver and the DX5C transmitter, following the instructions included with the transmitter.

11. Assign the AX1 transmitter channel (LEDs) to a momentary switch, such as button E or F.

12. Assign the AX2 transmitter channel (gun turret) to a trimmer switch, such as switch C or D.

The chosen momentary switch now controls the LEDs, and the chosen trimmer switch rotates the gun turret left and right.

Replacement Parts

Recommended Parts

Optional Parts

Troubleshooting Guide

damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance| Balance or replace propeller

Reduced runtime or boat underpowered

| Boat battery charge is low| Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged| Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller| Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Boat conditions may be too cold| Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C [50º F]) before use
Battery capacity may be too low for conditions| Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Drive dog is too near the stuffing tube| Loosen drive shaft side of the motor coupling and move drive shaft small amount back
Too little lubricant on drive shaft| Fully lubricate drive shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block the rudder or propeller| Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or propeller

Boat will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter

| Transmitter is too near boat during binding process| Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter| Move the boat and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again
Another compatible transmitter is powered on within range of the receiver| Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you are trying to bind
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low| Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off| Power on ESC switch
Problem| Possible Cause| Solution
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Boat will not connect (after binding) to transmitter

| Transmitter is too near boat during connecting process| Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter| Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt to connect again
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low| Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off| Power on ESC switch
Boat tends to dive in the water or takes on water| The boat hull is not completely closed| Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed on the hull before returning the boat to the water
Center of gravity is too far forward| Move batteries back in the hull
Boat tends to turn one direction| Rudder or rudder trim is not centered| Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim for straight running when control is at neutral

Rudder does not move

| Rudder, linkage or servo damage| Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls
Steering servo wire is damaged or connections are loose| Do a check of steering servo wires and connections, connect or replace as needed
Transmitter is not bound correctly| Re-bind
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the ESC is damaged| Replace ESC
ESC switch is off| Power on ESC switch
Controls reversed| Transmitter settings are reversed| Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on transmitter appropriately
Motor power pulses then motor loses power| Weather conditions might be too cold| Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged| Replace battery

2-Year 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 for two years from 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 or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or 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 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 resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability 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.

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 Horizon 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 consideration, 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 ½ 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 responsible 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 for a period of 60 days from notification, after which it will be discarded.

Warranty and Service Contact Information

Country of Purchase| Horizon Hobby| Contact Information| Address
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United States of America| Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests)| servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm| 2904 Research Rd.
Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA
Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance)| productsupport@horizonhobby.com
877-504-0233
Sales| websales@horizonhobby.com
800-338-4639

EU

| Horizon Technischer Service| service@horizonhobby.de| Hanskampring 9
D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany
Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH| +49 (0) 4121 2655 100

FCC Information

FCC ID: BRWSPMSLT300
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and/or antenna and your body (excluding fingers, hands, wrists, ankles and feet). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity Pro Boat PCF Mark I 24, RTR (PRB08046)
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 interference 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.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IC Information
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
IC: 6157A-SPMSLT300
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receivers(s)
that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Compliance Information for the European Union
EU Compliance Statement:
Pro Boat PCF Mark I 24, RTR (PRB08046)
Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the device is in compliance with the following: Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU, RoHS 3 Directive – Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support- render-compliance.

NOTE: This product contains batteries that are covered under the 2006/66/EC European Directive, which cannot be disposed of with normal household waste. Please follow local regulations.
Wireless Frequency Range and Wireless Output Power:

• Transmitter: 2403-2480MHz 16.3 dBm
• EU Manufacturer of Record: Horizon Hobby, LLC 2904 Research Road Champaign, IL 61822 USA
• EU Importer of Record: Horizon Hobby, GmbH Hanskampring 9 22885 Barsbüttel Germany

WEEE NOTICE:
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.

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©2023 Horizon Hobby, LLC.
Pro Boat, the Pro Boat logo, Spektrum, IC3, Firma, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners.
US 9,930,567. US 10,419,970. US 10,849,013.
Other patents pending.
Updated: 01/2023 PRB08046

References

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