Kyosho Seabreeze 600 Instruction Manual

BEFORE BEGINNING TO

BUILD...................................2

SAMPLE STEP................................................................3

REQUIRED TOOLS

.........................................................4

WARRANTY INFORMATION

..........................................5

PREPARING THE RADIO SYSTEM

...............................5

ASSEMBLY................................................................6-26

REPLACEMENT PARTS...............................................26

OPERATION.................................................................27

KYOZ7125 No. 40602

Entire Contents © Copyright 1996

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE BUILDING THE

SEABREEZE 600.
We want your experience of building this model to be a

success. So before you remove any parts from their
packages and begin assembly:

• Read through the entire manual carefully to make sure
that you are thoroughly acquainted with the model.

• If for any reason you think this model may not be for you,
return it immediately. Please Note: Your hobby dealer

cannot accept a model kit for return after assembly
has begun.

• The Kyosho Seabreeze 600 is a sophisticated radio
controlled sailboat. Sailboats are no harder to operate
than any other boat. With time and practice, you will
come to enjoy the serenity of operating sailboats. If you
follow the directions closely, the Kyosho Seabreeze 600
will provide many years of enjoyable R/C sailing.

This Kyosho instruction manual uses a cross-reference
system to help you locate all of the bagged parts. DO NOT
open each bag and dump out the parts. Carefully remove
the header card from the bag and discard the staple. Slip
the header card into the bag or tape it to the outside of the
bag so that the bag number shows. This will help you find
parts when you need them.

REMOVE THE

HEADER CARD

SLIP CARD

INTO BAG

OR

TAPE TO
OUTSIDE

On pages 26 of this instruction manual, you will find a
complete list of replacement and optional parts. If you need
to replace a part, consult this guide for the manufacturer's
stock number for the items needed. In the left margin of
each page of instructions you will find a directory of small
parts that will be used in each step. For ease of
identification, these parts are shown actual size, enabling
you to place the part directly on the picture to ensure you
have selected the appropriate part.

Key Number Part Name Quantity Used

All nuts and bolts used throughout this kit are metric size.
Therefore, some of the notations may not be familiar to
you. An M3 nut is a 3 millimeter (3mm) nut. An M3 x 14
screw is 3mm in diameter and 14mm long. Some round
parts may be labeled as an "M3 Washer" (a washer with a
3mm inside diameter) or an "M4 x 8 Bushing" (a bushing
with a 4mm inside diameter and an 8mm outside
diameter). A few different types of screws are used in the
construction of your model. Here are some examples and
how they will be indicated in the instructions.

M3x14Screw Bushing

Set Screws have a hex head that requires a hex

wrench. These are for joining parts where the
head of a screw may interfere with other parts.

Flat head (F/H) screws have a fine thread and a

tapered head. This allows the head of the screw to

be flush with the part it is holding so that the screw
head does not catch on anything.

Screws have a fine thread and are used with nuts
most of the time. They are for high stress joints
where strength is required.

A cap screw is used where two pieces of metal
are to be joined. The hex head allows a hex
wrench to be used, providing more torque
for tightening.

A self-tapping (S/T) screw has a coarse thread
and is used to thread into plastic. Be careful not to
tighten the screw too much. This may strip
the plastic.

IMPORTANT SCREW INFORMATION:

Do not use excessive force when tightening self-tapping
screws into plastic. Over-tightening will cause the threaded
portion of the plastic to strip. It is recommended to stop
tightening when some resistance is felt as the head of the
screw contacts the part. Avoid using power screwdrivers
when assembling your kit. They tend to overtighten screws.
Do not use thread locking compound on self-tapping
screws. The thread locking compound may damage the
plastic. Use thread locking compound only on screws that
are fastened with a nut or threaded into a metal surface.

Correct

Incorrect

Power Screwdriver

2

To help you get acquainted with how to use this manual, a sample step is shown below. Take a few minutes to study this
step so that you understand what some of the symbols mean. Below the sample step you will find a symbol guide.
A similar symbol guide will be shown at the bottom of each page of assembly steps.

The parts located in this box are
shown full size. Also shown is the
part name and quantity required for
this step.

Many symbols may be used in
each step. Check the symbol
guide for an explanation of the
symbols used.

All parts except screws, washers
and nuts are identified with a key
number. If a replacement part is
required in the future, find the key
number of the part needed in the
replacement part list on page 26.
Refer to the stock # and Mfg#
when ordering replacement parts.

The bag symbol with the number inside it
shows what bag contains the parts required
for this step. This symbol shows that the parts
are in bag

1.

(Do not actually perform this step)

SYMBOL GUIDE

This symbol means to pay special
attention to the instructions given.

This symbol requires that grease be
applied to the part.

This symbol requires that the procedure
be performed as many times as shown.
This sample shows to perform the
procedure twice.

This symbol requires you to cut off the
excess material.

This symbol means that the parts are
not included and must be purchased
separately.

The number inside this symbol shows
what bag contains the parts for that
step.

This symbol requires that thick
cyanoacrylate glue (CA) be used to
attach the parts. Be very careful with
CA—it will bond almost anything
including your fingers.

This symbol requires that the shaded
area shown be removed from

the part.

This symbol requires that a hole be
drilled to a specific size. This sample
would require a 2mm (1/16" or
5/64") hole.

This symbol requires that the parts
be assembled in a specific order.

This symbol requires that 6-minute
epoxy be used to assemble the
parts. Warning: Read and follow all
instructions included with the epoxy.
Some people have allergic reactions

to epoxy and its fumes.

3

Some precautions need to be observed when building your

Kyosho kit to avoid problems:

1) Take time to read the instruction manual thoroughly.

2) Try to avoid working over a deep pile carpet. In the

event that a small part or screw should fall onto the
carpet, it would be difficult to find.

3) Place a mat or towel on the work surface where you will

be building the kit. This will prevent parts from rolling off
and will protect the work surface at the same time.

4)

Avoid running the boat in very cold temperatures. Both

plastic and metal parts become brittle at low
temperatures. In addition, grease and oil become
thick, causing premature wear and poor performance.

5) Trial fit all parts to ensure proper fit before attaching

them permanently.

Remove all flashing from parts before assembly,

as

shown in the example below.

6)

INCORRECT

Too much
removed.

Not enough
removed.

Do not

Use a sharp
hobby knife
to trim the
flash off.

remove the

flashing with

the cutter.

7) Important: Throughout the instruction manual
symbols are used to alert you to perform certain

procedures. A symbol guide is provided at the bottom

of each page to assist you.

THESE ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE KIT

Phillips Screwdriver

Hobby Knife (XACR4320)

Needle Nose Pliers
(XACR2680)

Wire Cutters

Tapered Reamer (KYOR1050)

(Used for drilling holes. A drill and

bits will also work fine.)

220 Grit Sandpaper

6-Minute Epoxy (Such as Great

Planes' Pro'" Epoxy GPMR6045)

Thick Cyanoacrylate Glue (Such

as Great Planes Pro'" CA+

GPMR6008)

Rubbing Alcohol

THESE ITEMS ARE REQUIRED TO RUN THE SEABREEZE 600

2-Channel Radio

(preferably with

watertight servos.

Batteries for the

radio system

(12 AA Batteries)

If you use Nickel Cadmium Batteries in the radio
system, the batteries are recyclable. At the end of
their useful life, under various state and local laws, it

may be illegal to dispose of these batteries into the

municipal waste system. Check with your local solid­waste officials for details concerning recycling options
or proper disposal in your area.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE BUILDING YOUR

SEABREEZE 600

Use the following diagram to

tie all the rigging knots.

4

• For 90 days after you purchase your Seabreeze 600, Kyosho will either
repair or replace, at no charge, any incorrectly made part.

• Make sure you SAVE THE RECEIPT OR INVOICE you were given when
you bought your model! It's your proof of purchase - and we must see it
before we can honor the warranty.

• To send your Seabreeze 600 in for repairs covered under warranty, you
should send your boat to Kyosho's authorized U.S. repair facility:

Hobby Services

1610 Interstate Drive

Champaign, Illinois 61821

Attn. Service Department

Phone: [phone]:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Central Time M-F

• For details on your return, be sure to follow steps 1-4 under the "Repair
Services Available Anytime" section.

Limit of our Liability:

Our liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement by Hobby
Services of defective parts and does not include cost of shipping to us. Hobby
Services does pay the shipping expense to return warranty items to you.

Exclusion and/or Voidance of Warranty:

This warranty does not apply to damage or defects resulting from misuse,
abnormal service, damage in shipment, damage resulting from a crash or
damage caused by the batteries. The warranty is voided if the model is
modified, altered or repaired by anyone other than Hobby Services. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that
vary from state to state within the U.S. We are sorry, but we cannot be
responsible for crash damage and/or resulting loss of the boat, radio,
accessories, etc.

Repair Services Available Anytime:

• After the 90-day warranty has expired, you can still have your Seabreeze
600 repaired for a small charge by the experts at Kyosho's authorized U.S.
repair facility, Hobby Services, at the address listed under Warranty
Information.

• To speed up the repair process, please follow the instructions listed below:

1. Under all circumstances, return the ENTIRE system: boat and radio.

2. Make sure the transmitter is turned off and all batteries are disconnected.

3. Send written instructions which include: a list of all items returned, a

THOROUGH explanation of the problem and the service needed, and your

phone number where you can be reached during the day. If you expect your
repair to be covered under warranty, be sure to include proof of date of
purchase (your store receipt or purchase invoice).

4. Also include your full return address.
Repair charges and postage may be prepaid or billed C.O.D. All repairs

shipped outside the United States must be prepaid in U.S. funds only.

Specification and Description Changes

All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this instruction manual are
subject to change without notice. Kyosho maintains no responsibility for
inadvertent errors in this manual.

Set up the radio system following the
manufacturer's instructions and as
explained below.

1. Install the batteries in the transmitter and
the receiver battery holders.

2. Extend the transmitter antenna.

3. Connect the steering servo, throttle servo
and receiver battery to the receiver.

4. Extend the receiver antenna.

5. Adjust the servo trims to neutral position.

6. Turn the transmitter on.

7. Turn the receiver on.

8. Operate the rudder and sail control.
Make sure the servo arms move in
proportion to the movement of the
steering wheel and throttle trigger.

9. Check that the rudder and sail
servos are in the neutral position. See
diagram at left.

10. Turn the receiver off, then the transmitter.

Remove the die-cut parts from the plywood
sheet and assemble as shown using epoxy.

ASSEMBLE STAND

Carefully remove any flashing from the
hull using a sharp hobby knife.

Drill the holes using the sizes and
locations shown.

6

SYMBOL GUIDE

Drill hole to the specified
diameter.

Repeat this process as
many times as specified.

Apply 6-min. epoxy.

Remove the shaded
area using a hobby knife.

PREPARE HULL

SYMBOL GUIDE

Important information.

Apply 6-min. epoxy. Apply thick CA.

INSTALL DECK FITTINGS

Attach the fittings as shown below.

INSTALL HULL GUIDES

7

INSTALL SERVOS

8

SYMBOL GUIDE

Not included.

Important information.

Apply thick CA.

INSTALL BATTERY

INSTALL RECEIVER

9

SYMBOL GUIDE

Apply thick CA.

Remove shaded portion.

Assemble in this order.

Part must move freely
without binding.

INSTALL RUDDER