PROBOAT StealthWake 23 Inch Deep V Brushed RTR Owner’s Manual

23-INCH DEEP V BRUSHED RTR

Owner’s Manual

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.

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

1 Charging Your Boat Battery

1. Connect the battery to the battery charger.
2. Connect the battery charger to an AC power outlet.
3. Allow the battery to charge for 12 hours.

Charging Warnings

» NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY AND CHARGER UNATTENDED DURING USE.
» NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
» Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product.
» Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge batteries.
» Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
» Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
» Never allow the batteries or charger to come into contact with moisture at any time.
» Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 50-­80°F [10-­26°C]) or place in direct sunlight.
» Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger cannot charge batteries such as “heavy duty,” “alkaline,” “mercury” or “lithium” batteries.
» Always connect to the charger correctly.
» Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging and let them cool between charges.
» Always inspect the battery before charging.
» Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions.
» Always make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger.
» Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery while charging.
» Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form during the charge process.

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.

2 Powering Up Your Boat

1. Power on the transmitter. Ensure the throttle is not reversed and the throttle trim is neutral.

2. Connect the battery to the ESC.

3. Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC. The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range after 3 seconds. A beep will sound, indicating battery chemistry and cell count:
   • 1 beep: Ni-MH or Ni-Cd
   • 2 beeps: 2S Li-Po

4. Test the transmitter’s control of the boat with the boat on the display stand.

CAUTION: Always keep hands a safe distance from the propeller.

3 Electronic Speed Control (ESC)

Connecting

1. Connect the RED (+) ESC wire to the RED (+) motor wire.
2. Connect the BLACK (-­) ESC wire to the BLACK (-­) motor wire.

NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the ESC when you have finished operating your vehicle. The ESC’s switch only controls power to the receiver and servos. The ESC will continue to draw current when connected to the battery, resulting in possible damage to the battery through over-discharge.

Calibrating
Ensure proper ESC function by calibrating the ESC to your transmitter inputs.

1. Power OFF the ESC.
2. Ensure your transmitter is powered ON, the throttle is not reversed, the throttle trim is neutral and the throttle travel range is at 100%.
3. Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC.
4. The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range after 3 seconds.
5. One long beep will sound when the ESC is ready to run.

Programming

The ESC comes with two jumpers pre-installed in the MODE: Forward/Brake/Reverse) and BATT: Ni-MH configurations.
To change the mode to F/B/R (forward/brake/reverse) or F/R (forward/reverse) or change the battery type to Ni-MH:

1. Power OFF the ESC.
2. Disconnect the jumper from the default port and connect it to the desired port.
3. Power ON the ESC. If the jumpers are lost or not installed, the ESC will default to MODE: F/B/R and BATT: Ni-MH.

WARNING: Do not connect bind plugs or receiver servo leads into the ESC programming port. Doing so may damage the ESC and/or components.

1. Mode
   a Forward/ Brake/ Reverse (F/B/R)
   b Forward/ Brake (F/B)
   c Forward/ Reverse (F/R (Crawler Mode))

2. Battery (BATT)
   a Li-Po
   b Ni-MH

4 Transmitter Controls

1 Steering Dual Rate
Adjusts the amount the rudder moves when the steering wheel is turned left or right
2 Throttle Dual Rate
Adjusts the maximum amount of throttle the vehicle can be given
3 Battery Level Indicator
Solid Red and Green: Battery voltage is good (above 4V).
Solid Red: Battery voltage is critically low (below 4V). Replace transmitter batteries.
4 Reverse Switch

Allows you to change the direction of steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls (Ensure proper function with a radio system test).
5 Power Switch
Power on or off the transmitter

6 Steering Wheel
Control steering. Right and Left steering
7 Throttle Trigger

a Reverse
b Stop
c Forward

Controls power to the motor for forward or reverse
8 Steering Trim
Adjust to make the vehicle drive straight with no input at the steering wheel
9 Throttle Trim
Adjusts the neutral point of the electronic speed control

5 Installing Your Transmitter Battery

This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries.

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

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.

6 Binding

The included transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory. If you need to rebind, follow the instructions below.

1. Power off the transmitter and boat switch.
2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the boat.
3. Power on the boat switch. The RED LED on the receiver flashes.
4. Press and release the bind button ( A ) on the receiver. The RED LED on the receiver flashes.
5. Power on the transmitter.
6. The RED LED on the receiver turns solid when the radio system is bound.

You must rebind when binding the receiver to a different transmitter.

NOTICE: Do not attempt to bind the transmitter and receiver if there are other compatible transmitters in bind mode within 400 feet. Doing so may result in unexpected binding.

7 Range Check

Perform a range check at the beginning of each boating session, after repair or after installation of new batteries.

1. With the radio system powered on and connected, walk away from your boat 90 feet (32 m).
2. Have an assistant remain with the boat to check for proper control movement of the rudder in response to your transmitter input.
3. If everything appears to be operating correctly, prepare to operate the boat in the water.

NOTICE: Do not operate the motor without water cooling circulation or damage may result.

8 Operating and Maintaining

Drivetrain Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft and all moving parts after every 30 minutes of operation. Lubricate the drive strut after every 90 minutes of operation.

1. In the hull, use a 1.5mm Allen wrench, loosen the set screw from the driveshaft.
2. Slide the driveshaft out from the stuffing tube at the rear of the boat.
3. Wipe the old lubricant and material from the driveshaft.
4. Lubricate the full length of the assembly up to the drive dog using marine grease (DYNE4200 or DYNE4201). Also apply grease to the coupler threads.
5. Carefully reinstall the driveshaft, stuffing tube and coupler. If the driveshaft is difficult to remove or install in the coupler, use a flat screwdriver to spread the grips of the coupler.

NOTICE: Running the boat in saltwater could cause some parts to corrode. If you run the boat in saltwater, rinse it thoroughly in freshwater after each use and lubricate the drive system.

Battery Pack Installation

1. Loosen the 2 screws on the rear of the canopy.
2. Carefully lift the rear of the canopy and pull back to disengage the 2 front pins from the hull.
3. Install the battery in the compartment. Secure it with the hook and loop straps. If running your boat in rougher water conditions, the use of Waterproof Hook and Loop Tape (DYNK0300) may also be needed to fully secure the battery.
4. Connect the battery pack to the ESC power connector.

Tip: Move the packs forward or back to adjust the center of gravity for your boat. Move the packs toward the bow so the bow rides lower in the water. Move the packs away from the bow so that the bow rides higher in the water.

Antenna Tube Installation

Install the receiver antenna in the tube as shown.

Keep the end of the antenna above the boat’s waterline to get the best transmitter reception. Apply clear tape (DYNM0102), if desired.

NOTICE: Do not cut or kink the receiver antenna or damage may result.

9 When You Are Finished

1. Power off the ESC.
2. Power off the receiver.
3. Power off the transmitter.
4. Disconnect and remove the battery from the boat.

Tip: Always remove the canopy before storage or moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat.

5. Drain water from inside the hull using the drain plug.
6. Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including the water cooling lines and jacket around the motor.
7. Remove the hatch before storing your boat.
8. Repair any damage or wear to the boat.
9. Lubricate the flex shaft using Pro Boat® Marine Grease (DYNE4200 or DYNE4201).
10. Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of your boat, including water and wind conditions.

Tip: The hook and loop strips in the boat retain water. To dry them, press on them with a dry cloth.

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

Owner’s Manual

Limited Warranty

What This Warranty Covers
Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations 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.

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/|

4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA

Horizon Product Support
(Product Technical Assistance)

|

www.quickbase.com/db/bghj7ey8c?a=GenNewRecord
888-959-2306

Sales|

sales@horizonhobby.com
888-959-2306

United Kingdom| Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby Limited| sales@horizonhobby.co.uk
+44 (0) 1279 641 097| Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye, Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS, United Kingdom
Germany| Horizon Technischer Service| service@horizonhobby.de
+49 (0) 4121 2655 100|

Christian-Junge-Straße 1
25337 Elmshorn

Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH
France| Horizon Hobby SAS| infofrance@horizonhobby.com
+33 (0) 1 60 18 34 90|

11 Rue Georges Charpak
77127 Lieusaint, France

China| Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby — China| info@horizonhobby.com.cn
+86 (021) 5180 9868|

Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd.
Shanghai, China 200060

FCC Statement

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.

This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.

IC Information

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE, EMC Directive, and LVD Directive.

A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance.

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

PRB08015
Created: 06/2015
©2015 Horizon Hobby LLC.
Pro Boat, the Pro Boat logo, Stealthwake and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC.
All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners.
Patents pending.

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