Rage R18MT Scale Monster Truck Owner’s Manual

Rage R18MT Scale Monster Truck Owner’s Manual

Thank you for your purchase of the Rage RC R18MT. With proper use and some basic maintenance, this vehicle will provide hours and hours of radio- controlled fun! Please read through this manual to fully understand the features, capabilities, and operation of your product. Should you have a technical question or need replacement parts, please contact your local Rage RC dealer or other place of purchase. You may also contact us toll-free at 1-800-622-7223 or via e-mail at [email protected]

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of this 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. 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, persons, 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 Rage RC. 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. If you are not prepared to accept these condition, please return this product immediately to place of purchase.

CAUTION

• You must read the enclosed instruction manual completely prior to using this product.
• This product is intended for ages 14+ Users under 18 years of age require parental supervision.
• Do not use any charger except the one included to charge the battery.
• Never leave a battery unattended during charging.
• Do not expose any components to moisture.
• Do not expose any battery or component to open flame or other source of high temperature.

As 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.

• 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 vehicle in open space away from full-size vehicles, traffic, people and animals.

• Always keep your vehicle in sight and under control.

• 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 as moisture causes damage to electronics.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep moving parts clean.

• Always keep parts dry.

• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

• Always remove batteries after use or before disassembly.

• Always keep transmitter powered on while your vehicle is power on.

• Never place any portion of the vehicle in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Never operate your vehicle with low transmitter batteries.

• Never operate your vehicle with damaged wiring.

BATTERY WARNINGS

Important Notice: Lithium batteries are significantly more volatile than other chemistries used in R/C applications such as alkaline, Ni-Cd or NiMH. Please follow all instructions and heed all warnings exactly to prevent personal injury and/or property damage, as mishandling of Lithium batteries can result in a fire. By handling, charging or using the included battery you assume all risks associated with such batteries. If you do not agree with these conditions, please return your complete product in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately. Please read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling, charging or using the Lithium battery.

• Always charge the battery is a safe area away from any flammable materials
• Never leave the battery unattended while charging at any time. When charging the battery you should remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react immediately to any potential problems that may occur.
• After running you must allow the battery to cool down to room temperature prior to recharging. Also, it is NOT recommended or necessary to discharge the battery completely prior to recharging, as these types of batteries do not have a memory like other types of cells.
• To charge the battery you must use only the stock included USB charger or a suitably compatible charger. NEVER use a charger designed for use with NiCd or NiMH batteries to charge a lithium battery
• If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the battery then place it in a safe, open area away from flammable materials and observe for a minimum of 15 minutes. Continued charging of a swollen battery can result in an explosion or fire. Immediately discontinue using any battery exhibiting evidence of swelling.
• Always store the battery at about 50% charge in a cool, dry area away from direct heat or sunlight.
• Never store a battery in a high-temperature environment like the front seat of an automobile, or in direct sunlight. High temperatures encourage swelling and possible fires or explosion.
• Do not over-discharge the battery pack. Discharging a lithium battery too deeply can cause damage that results in reduced power, run times, or complete failure.
• The R18MT features a “soft” low voltage cutoff (INC) feature that smoothly reduces power automatically when the battery pack is close to being discharged. This guards against discharging the battery too deeply, which causes battery damage. Stop running the R18MT when you notice the speed of the vehicle being drastically reduced.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Do not leave the battery connected to the electronic speed control unless you are ready for operation. Likewise, disconnect the battery from the ESC after each run. Even when not in use, the ESC draws a small amount of current which is adequate to discharge and permanently damage the battery pack. It can sometimes take a few hours or even up to a few days to over- discharge the battery this way but if happens will likely cause permanent damage to or failure of the battery entirely (which is not covered under warranty).
• Do not store the battery pack fully charged. For improved safety and longest service life, it is highly recommended that the battery be stored at approximately 50% charged. After running your R18MT to LVC, charge the battery for about 1-1 1/2 hours before putting away for days or weeks.

BOX CONTENTS

Rage RC, as the manufacturer of this model, want to provide you with a top- quality product and support, but ultimately the operation, performance, and service life of your model is completely up to you. Rage RC cannot in any way guarantee the performance or service life of your completed model.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery charger included with your vehicle is designed to safely balance and charge the battery. CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of batteries can result in An explosion, fire, personal injury, or property damage.

• y handling, charging or using the included battery, you assume all risks associated with use and handling of lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue immediately and disconnect.
• Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelled can result in explosion or fire.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a cool, dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40-120 degrees F (5-49 degrees C)
• Do not store battery or model in a car or in direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or catch fire.
• Always charge batteries away from flammable materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged batteries.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and allow the charger to cool between uses.
• Always monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging

CHARGING GUIDE

1. Make sure the R18MT is turned off.
2. Plug the charger into a PC or other powered USB outlet.
3. Connect the battery and charger, carefully noting the proper polarity of the connectors.
4. The charging process may take 2-4 hours, depending on the power supplied by the chosen USB supply. For safety, stop charging after 4 hours. When charging, the red LED will be illuminated and change to green when battery is charged and ready for use.
5. If you wish to charge your battery pack in less time, Rage offers the RGR5000 Supreme SO charger, a high-quality. automatic, LCD-equipped 110v unit that can charge the R18MT battery pack in less than 30 minutes. Use this charger with Racer’s Edge multi-charging adapter RCE1625 for the ultimate in convenience.

EQUIPMENT FEATURES AND COMPONENTS

Vehicle

Transmitter

1. Steering Sensitivity Switch-Place this switch to the right for maximum steering sensitivity and tightest turning radius, or set to the left for milder steering control
2. On/Off switch
3. Battery LED
4. Bind button
5. Steering reverse switch (reverses right/left steering control)
6. Throttle reverse switch (default is pull left for forward, push right for brakes and reverse)
7. Steering trim (adjusts “center” to allow hands-off straight line operation)

Install 4 x AA alkaline batteries (not included) making certain to note proper polarity

DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE

1. Install a fully charged battery into the R18MT
2. Turn the ESC switch to the ON position
3. Turn on the transmitter by sliding the power switch to the ON position. If the LED does not illuminate check to ensure proper installation and Battery condition.
4. When finished driving, turn off the truck first and then turn off the transmitter. Always disconnect the battery plug from the ESC when not in use. Failure to disconnect the battery when not in use will result in battery failure (not covered under warranty).

• Drive forward slowly by pulling the trigger a small amount. The further you pull the trigger, the faster it goes. To apply brakes, push the trigger gently. To engage reverse, push again.
• Always release the trigger during a crash.
• To turn, rotate the steering wheel to the left or right and the R18MT will turn in the same direction.
• Remember that the steering rate button will increase or decrease steering sensitivity based on your personal driving preference.

IMPORTANT

• When the vehicle battery becomes low, the vehicle will stop before discharging the battery too deeply.
• Allow the battery to cool prior to recharging.

If your vehicle steers or pulls to the right, adjust the steering trim a few clicks at a time to the left until the R18MT tracks straight without any steering input. Do the opposite if the truck pulls to the left.

Driving Tips

• Run the R18MT on a flat surface.
• Drive the vehicle from “behind”, that is as if you were in the driver’s seat of the model.
• Always release the throttle immediately in the event of a crash to prevent damage to the electronics and transmission.
• Operate this vehicle in an open space away from people, other objects, and animals.
• Do not operate this vehicle on a busy street or where any traffic is present.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Vehicle won’t move or wheels will not turn
Solution: Charge the battery. Make sure transmitter LED is glowing solid green.

Problem: Transmitter doesn’t work
Solution: Make sure batteries are installed with proper polarity Install fresh batteries

Problem: The vehicle is slow or stops quickly
Solution: Recharge the battery

Problem: Transmitter LED is flashing
Solution: Replace batteries with fresh AA cells

Need Service or have a technical question?

DO NOT return your R18MT to place of purchase for repair or replacement.
Please contact: Rage RC Service Department
2034 South 3850 west
Salt Lake City. Utah 84104
Toll-free 1-800-622-7223
9:00AM-5:00PM Mountain Time M-F Or via e-mail at [email protected]

FCC Information

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 residential 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 on and off, the user is encouraged 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 the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

FCC Warning

The equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate this device. 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.

Limited Warranty

Warranty Period: Rage R/C warrants that the R18MT (“Product”) will be free from original factory defects in materials and workmanship upon purchase (“Warranty Period”).
What is Not Covered – This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (a) cosmetic damage, (b) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (c) modification to any part of the Product, (d) attempted service by anyone other than a Rage R/C authorized service center, or (e) Product not purchased from an authorized Rage R/C dealer.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, RAGE R/C MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND THREFORE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy – Rage R/C’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Rage R/C will, at its option, either (a) service, or (b) replace, any Product determined by Rage R/C to be defective. Rage R/C 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 Rage R/C. 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 – RAGE R/C 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 RAGE R/C HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Further, in no event shall the liability of Rage R/C exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Rage R/C 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 Utah 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. Rage R/C reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

Rage R/C, an exclusive brand of:
HRP Distributing, Inc. 2034 South 3850 West Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Spare Parts:
See your local hobby shop or place of purchase first. If unavailable, parts can be ordered direct at www.ragerc.com or call 1-800-622-7223 M-F 9:00-5:OOPM Mountain Time

Part #/Description

1. RGRC1810 Painted & Decorated Body: R18MT

2. RGRC1811 Clear Body: R18MT

3. RGRC1812 2.4GHz Receiver/ESC: R18MT

4. RGRC1813 380-Class Brushed Motor: R18MT

5. RGRC1814 Steering Servo: R18MT

6. RGRC1815 Oil-Filled Shocks w/Springs (pr.): R18MT

7. RGRC1816 Steering Tie Rods (pr.): R18MT

8. RGRC1817 Center Drive Shaft Assembly: R18MT

9. RGRC1818 Assembled Differential (F or R): R18MT

10. RGRC1819 Upper Transmission Case Set: R18MT

11. RGRC1820 Rear Hubs (pr.): R18MT

12. RGRC1821 Chassis Upper Deck: R18MT

13. RGRC1822 Servo Mount: R18MT

14. RGRC1823 Tire/Wheel; Mounted & Glued (pr.): R18MT
    n/a RGRC1824 Motor Heat Sink: R18MT

15. RGRC1825 7.4v, 8SOMAH LiPo Battery: R18MT
    n/a RGRC1826 USB Charger: R18MT

16. RGRC1827 Outdrive Axle Set (4): R18MT

17. RGRC1828 Center Driveshaft Bevel Gear Set (pr.): R18MT

18. RGRC1829 Ball Studs (10): R18MT

19. RGRC1830 Drive Shaft Set (4): R18MT

20. RGRC1831 Outer Hinge Pin Set (4): R18MT

21. RGRC1832 Wheel Nut Set (4): R18MT

22. RGRC1833 Wheel Hex Set (4): R18MT

23. RGRC1834 Upper Camber Link Set (4): R18MT

24. RGRC1835 Steering Bellcrank Assembly: R18MT

25.  RGRC1836 Main Chassis: R18MT

26. RGRC1837 C-Hub & Steering Knuckle Set (4 pcs.): R18MT

27. RGRC1838 Suspension Arms (pr.): R18MT

28. RGRC1839 Battery Strap: R18MT

29. RGRC1840 Bumper Set: R18MT

30. RGRC1841 : Rear Shock Tower/Body Mount Set: R18MT

31. RGRC1842 : Front Shock Tower/Body Mount Set: R18MT

    • n/a RGRC1843 : Screw Set (10): R18MT
    • n/a RGRC1844 : Body Clips (10): R18MT

32. RGRC1845 : Inner Hinge Pin Set (4): R18MT

    • n/a RGRC1846 : 8x12x3.5 Ball Bearing (4): R18MT

33. RGRC1847 : 6 x 10 x 3 Ball Bearing (4): R18MT

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