VOLCANO 1/10 Scale Monster Truck Owner’s Manual
- June 7, 2024
- VOLCANO
Table of Contents
MAN-VOLCNOEPXPRO-2021-7-23
1/10 SCALE MONSTER TRUCK OWNERS MANUAL
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Link to the most recent version of this manual with exploded views and parts
lists: https://www.redcatracing.com/pages/manuals
Link to electric vehicles manual: Redcat Vehicle Manuals – Redcat
Racing [PDF]
Warning
AGE WARNING! This radio-controlled (RC) vehicle is not a toy. It is the
responsibility of the parents or guardian to ensure that minors receive
appropriate guidance and supervision when operating or working on this
product.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure that this product is safely
operated. You must be 14 years of age or older to operate this vehicle. The
buyer assumes all risks associated with the use of this product Namero LLC
d/b/a Redcat Racing and their retail partners, dealers, distributors,
manufacturers and affiliates cannot control the use and operation of this
product and as such shall not be held responsible or liable for any injury,
accident or damage resulting from the use of this product.
Always fully read all instructions, manuals and warnings that come with your
RC vehicle and any accessories required to operate the product.
Never operate your RC vehicles on public roads, near bystanders, children,
pets other animals.
Always leave a safe distance around your RC vehicles when driving so that in
the event you lose control you don’t damage the vehicle, hurt yourself or
others. Never lose sight of your vehicle while it is in operation and be aware
of your surroundings. Always keep dear of the wheels or other moving parts on
the vehicle and never attempt to pick up the vehicle if the wheels are in
motion. Always perform a prerun inspection to ensure that there is no damage
and that all screws and wheel nuts are secure. If damage is found, repair or
replace prior to use.
Do not attempt to touch the motor, esc, battery or other electrical components
during or immediately after use as these items will get hot during operation.
Always allow the vehicle time to cool down between runs. Overheating the
electronics can shorten the life of your electronic components.
Never leave the battery connected when not in use and store batteries in
accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
Never leave a battery unattended while being charged. Never charge batteries
while they are inside the RC vehicle.
There is a risk of fire and explosion when dealing with batteries.
Rechargeable batteries may become hot and catch fire if left unattended or
charged too quickly. Always use extra caution when charging LiPo batteries.
Always, only use a LiPo-specific charger when charging LiPo batteries. Always
use a LiPo safe charging pouch when charging LiPo batteries. Always charge
batteries away from flammable materials and in a well-ventilated space. Never
charge at a rate higher than IC. (2000Mah pack 2 amp charge rate).
Overcharging can lead to fire and explosion. Always store battery packs in a
cool dry place.
Never use a LiPo battery that has previously overheated and/or shows signs of
damage or swelling. If you suspect the battery to be damaged, immediately
discontinue use and properly dispose of the battery.
Never dispose of a LiPo battery with regular trash. To safely dispose of LiPo
batteries, refer to your local disposal authority or recycling center.
Always check the ESC settings to ensure that they match the battery type
during operation. If using a LiPo battery, the ESC must be set to LIPo or
damage may occur.
Never mix old and new batteries. Do not change or charge batteries in a
hazardous location. Do not mix alkaline, lithium, standard (carbon-zinc), or
rechargeable (NiMh, cadmium) batteries.
If you do not agree with or are unable to follow these warnings and are not
willing to accept full and complete liability for the use of this RC product
immediately return the product to your place of purchase in new and unused
condition.
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Electric Brushless 3300KV RC-540 Motor
- Brushless ESC (2S LIPO Ready)
- 4 Wheel Drive
- Oil Filled Shocks
- 2.4GHz Radio System
- Scale: 1/10
- Length: 400mm
- Width: 310mm
- Height: 185mm
- Wheelbase: 275mm
- Ground Clearance: 30mm
REQUIRED:
- 7.4V LIPO Battery
- LIPO Safe Charger
VEHICLE OVERVIEW
A: On/Off Switch
B: Motor
C: ESC
D: Receiver
E: Steering Servo
F: Steering Linkage
G: Battery (sold separately)
H: Battery Hold Down
I: Battery Connector
RADIO GUIDE
RADIO:
Steering Reverse Switch: Top left switch. Used to change steering
orientation. If the car turns right when you steer left, flip this switch.
Throttle Reverse Switch: Top right switch. Used to change throttle trigger
orientation. If the car goes in reverse while you pull the throttle trigger,
flip this switch.
Power LED: Left LED light. Lights up when the transmitter is turned on.
Status LED: Right LED light. Lights up green when transmitter batteries
are full. Flashes when transmitter batteries are low and need replacing.
Bind Button: Used to bind the transmitter to the receiver. See binding
instructions.
Steering Trim: Left knob. Used to set the steering neutral point. If the
vehicle veers in one direction while the steering wheel is centered, turn
this knob in the opposite direction until the car drives straight.
Throttle Trim: Middle knob. Used to set the throttle neutral point. If
the vehicle moves forward or reverse while the throttle trigger is centered,
turn this knob until the vehicle remains still. For maximum setting, turn
slowly until the vehicle creeps forward, then turn the knob in the opposite
direction until the car stops.
Steering Dual Rate: Right knob. Used to limit the amount of steering. 0=
little/no steering & 100= maximum steering. Set the knob to the amount of
steering you feel comfortable with. If the vehicle has a tendency to spin out,
lower the steering rate.
On/Off Switch: Bottom switch. Turns transmitter On and Off.
RECEIVER:
BINDNCC: Used when binding to the transmitter. Ch3: Used for 3rd
channel when needed.
Ch2: Used for electronic speed controller (ESC).
Chi: Used for steering servo. Failsafe Button: Used to set failsafe.
BINDING:
- Insert the BIND PLUG into the receiver BIND
- Make sure your ESC is plugged into CH2, and insert the bind plug into BINDNCC. Now, power the vehicle on, and the receiver light should begin to blink red.
- Press the BIND button in the center of the transmitter’s Control Panel and turn on the radio.
- Release the bind button when you see the green light on the radio flashing. At this point, your receiver’s LED light should pause for approximately 1 second and then blink Turn off the power to your vehicle, as well as the radio.
- Remove the BIND PLUG from the receiver. Make sure the servos and ESC are attached as described above.
- First, turn your radio on, then your vehicle as Your radio and receiver should be bound together and communicating with each other.
CHARGING BATTERIES
ATTENTION:
It is important to read all instructions included with your battery and
charger before attempting to charge a battery. Follow all instructions and
warnings included with your battery and charger when using batteries.
LIPO Balance Plug: This plug MUST be plugged into a LIPO balance charger
to charge your LIPO battery. Never attempt to quick charge LIPO batteries
using the power plug.
Power Plug: This plug is used to power the vehicle and gets plugged into
the ESC. On a LIPO battery, Make sure to unplug this plug from the ESC BEFORE
plugging the Balance Plug into a charger.
Battery Connection Instructions:
Make sure battery connectors are fully pushed in when connecting the
battery to the vehicle.
ATTENTION:
We recommend you only use quality batteries and chargers like Hexfly
batteries and chargers in Redcat vehicles.
Recommended Charger: HX-403 – LIPO balance charger
Recommended Batteries: HX-580030C-D – Hexfly 5800MAH 7.4V 30C LIPO
battery.
Charge Times:
Charge times vary according to charger current and battery mAh. Battery
mAh ÷ Charger mA = Approximate charge time
Ex. 2000mAh battery + 500 mA charger = ∼4 hours charge time.
To convert milliamps (mA) to amps (A): Divide the mA number by 1000.
ex. 900mA ÷ 1000 = 0.9A
| BATTERY → | 3200mAh | 3500mAh | 5000mAh | 5800mAh |
|---|
CHARGER ↓
0.9 A| 3.55 hrs| 3.88 hrs| 5.55 hrs| 6.44 hrs
1.5 A| 2.13 hrs| 2.33 hrs| 3.33 hrs| 3.87 hrs
3.0 A| 1.07 hrs| 1.17 hrs| 1.67 hrs| 1.93hrs
WARNING
UNPLUG THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE VEHICLE!
BEFORE CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK, YOU MUST FIRST UNPLUG IT FROM THE ESC.
FAILURE TO UNPLUG THE BATTERY FROM THE VEHICLE’S ESC BEFORE CHARGING MAY
PERMANENTLY DAMAGE SOME OR ALL ELECTRONICS IN THE VEHICLE.
NEVER LEAVE BATTERY PACKS UNATTENDED WHILE CHARGING! Leaving a battery unattended while charging may result in fire and damage/injury.
NEVER ALLOW A BATTERY PACK TO GET HOT! It’s normal for the battery pack to get warm, but it should never get hot! Monitor batteries during charging and unplug to let cool if the battery gets hot.
WHEN CHARGING LIPOs, A LIPO SAFE CHARGING BAG SHOULD BE USED TO HFI P PRFVFNT FIRFS.
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CENTER EXPLODED VIEW
FONT/REAR DIFF. EXPLODE VIEW
EXPLODED VIEW
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
OPTIONAL PERFORMANCE PARTS
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IMPORTANT LINKS:
Link to the most recent version of this manual with exploded views and
parts lists:
www.redcatracing.com/pages/manuals
Link to electric vehicles manual: Redcat Vehicle Manuals – Redcat
Racing [PDF]
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