Pro Boat PRB0500 User Manual [en, de, fr, it]

Owners Manual • Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l'utilisateur • Manuale dell'utente

PRB0500, PRB0500I

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral

documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit 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.

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.

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 attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.

• 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.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Table of Contents

Introduction ..................................................................... 3

Recommended Tools and Materials ................................ 3

Product Inspection........................................................... 3

Contents .......................................................................... 3

Specifications .................................................................. 3

Charging Warnings .......................................................... 4

Battery Charger ............................................................... 4

Installing the Battery Pack ............................................... 5

Antenna Tube Installation................................................. 5

Transmitter Battery Installation ....................................... 6

Transmitter Controls ........................................................ 6

Getting Started

Checking the Radio System .......................................... 7

Binding ......................................................................... 8

Testing Your Boat in the Water ...................................... 8

Boating Tips

Motor Care .................................................................... 9

When You are Finished ................................................. 9

Maintenance ...............................................................10

Checklists

Before Boating .............................................................11

After Boating ................................................................11

Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................11

Limited Warranty ........................................................... 13

FCC Information ............................................................ 15

Identification of Components ........................................ 57

Replacement Parts ........................................................ 58

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Introduction

Pro Boat® RC models look as good as they perform. Our boats, which include everything from scale sailboats to fully licensed powerboats, exceed expectations and provide years of radio control fun and excitement. Whether your passion leads you towards the pure serenity of sailing or the all-out speed of a Deep-V, Pro Boat models fit your taste, budget and lifestyle. You can count on us to be available any time you need help—the brand is backed by Horizon Hobby, the world’s largest distributor of hobby-grade RC products. The Pro Boat brand will help you turn your boating passion into a reality, whether you’re new to the hobby or an old pro.

Please read this manual for operation and maintenance instructions.

Recommended Tools and Materials

• Needle nose pliers

• Paper towel

• Rubbing alcohol

• Open-end wrench: 10mm (2)

• Nut driver: 5.5mm

• Phillips screwdriver: #1

• Hex wrench: 2.5mm, 3mm

• Clear tape (PRB0102)

• Pro Boat® Marine Grease and Gun (PRB0100)

Specifications

Length 25 in (635mm) Beam 8.75 in (222.25 mm) Transmitter Pro Boat 2.4GHz

Receiver Pro Boat 2.4GHz Hull Material Plastic Motor 15T 550 Brushed

ESC 50-amp Brushed with

Product Inspection

Carefully remove the boat and radio transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat for damage. If you find damage is present, please contact the hobby shop where you purchased your boat or the nearest Horizon Hobby service center.

Contents

Battery and Charger

DYN4113 2A peak charger

water-cooled

reverse

DYN1060EC 6-cell 2400mAh

4 AA batteries (sold separately) are required to operate the transmitter

Ni-MH battery

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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.

• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product.

• Never leave the battery and charger unattended during use.

• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.

• Never attempt to charge 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 in direct sunlight.

• Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger cannot charge batteries such as “heavy duty", “alkaline battery”, “mercury battery”, or “lithium battery”.

• 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 connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack 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.

Battery Charger

This light and compact charger (DYN4113) quickly and easily charges 5–8 cell Ni-MH battery packs with an installed EC3™ power connector.

Instructions

1. Connect the AC power cord to the power slot on the charger, then connect the other end of the power cord to an AC power source.

2. The Power LED and Charging LED will turn GREEN when the charger is connected to the AC power source.

3. Connect the battery pack connector to the charge connector.

4. Press the On/Off button to charge the battery. The Charging LED turns RED.

5. When the battery pack is fully charged, the Charging LED will turn GREEN.

6. Press the On/Off button to stop charging. Disconnect the battery pack connector from the charge connector.

CAUTION: If at any time during the charge process the battery pack becomes hot to the touch, unplug the battery immediately and discontinue the charge process.

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Installing the Battery Pack

1. Turn the latch so the tab is parallel with the back of the hull, then lift the hatch up and back from the hull.

2. Remove the radio box cover.

3. Install the included hook and loop tape on the battery pack. Install the battery on the hook and loop strips in the compartment.

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

4. Connect the battery pack to the ESC power connectors.

5. Disassemble in reverse order.

Antenna Tube Installation

1. Carefully feed the end of the receiver antenna through the grommet inside the hull.

2. Pull the antenna wire out of the grommet towards the outside of the boat, then slide the antenna through the antenna tube.

3. Insert the tube into the grommet, then fit the cap onto the tube.

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4. Apply clear tape to the antenna, grommet and hull in the boat to keep the antenna from moving.

The antenna must be installed above the boat's waterline to get the best reception of your transmitter's signal.

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

Transmitter Battery Installation

Transmitter Controls

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.

Throttle Dual Rate

Adjusts the maximum amount of throttle the vehicle can be given

Steering Rate

Adjusts the amount the rudder moves when the steering wheel is turned left or right

Throttle Trim

Adjusts the neutral point of the electronic speed control

Steering Trim

Adjust to make the vehicle drive straight with no input at the steering wheel

This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries.

1. Remove the battery cover from the transmitter.

2. Align the battery polarity with the markings in the compartment and Install the batteries.

3. Install the battery cover.

Reverse Switch

Allows you to change the direction of steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls. (Default settings are “R” for steering and “N” for throttle) These settings may change if the servo or ESC are replaced.

Power Switch

Power on or off the transmitter

Steering Wheel

Throttle Trigger

(when TH.

REV switch

(when TH. REV switch on R)

Stop

Reverse

on R)Forward

Control steering. Right and Left steering with ST. REV Switch on N (See ST. REV switch)

Controls power to the motor for forward or reverse (See TH. REV switch)

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Getting Started

POWER

ST. TRIM

ST. RATE

1. Power on the transmitter.

2. Connect the battery.

3. Power on the ESC switch.

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

5. After launching the boat in the water, start driving slowly, and, if the boat does not go straight, adjust the steering trim dial on the transmitter.

1 2 3

Checking the Radio System

and dangling or loose items away from a spinning propeller, as these could become entangled.

NOTICE: Always power on the transmitter before powering on the ESC. Always power off the ESC before powering off the transmitter. Never transport the boat with the battery connected to the ESC.

1. Turn the transmitter throttle and steering trim knobs to the 10 o’clock position.

TH. TRIM

CAUTION: Always keep all body parts, hair

ST. TRIM

POWER

TH. TRIM

ST. RATE

2. Power on the transmitter.

3. Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC.

4. Power on the ESC switch. The boat will beep 5 times.

5. Ensure the rudder moves in the proper direction when the steering wheel is moved left or right.

6. Pull the throttle to full, then return the throttle to neutral, ensuring the propeller turns counterclockwise.

The auto-sensing voltage cutoff will also engage when the ESC detects low battery charge. Release the throttle and recharge the battery.

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rightleft

brake/reversethrottle

Binding

Failsafe

In the unlikely event that the radio link is lost during use, the receiver will drive the servos to their preprogrammed failsafe positions (normally no throttle and straight steering). If the receiver is powered on before powering on the transmitter, the receiver will enter failsafe mode, driving the servos to their preset failsafe positions. When the transmitter is powered on, normal control is resumed. Failsafe servo positions are set during binding.

Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. 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 ESC.

2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC.

3. Power on the ESC. The RED LED on the ESC flashes.

4. Press the bind button (A) on the receiver. The RED LED on the ESC flashes rapidly.

5. Power on the transmitter.

6. The RED LED on the ESC turns solid when the radio system is bound.

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

Testing Your Boat in the Water

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. Remove any blockage from the rudder inlet and coolant system or the motor and ESC (electronic speed control) may overheat.

3. Once you are comfortable operating the boat at slow speeds, it is safe to operate the boat farther from the shore.

Tip: If you are using too much steering trim on your transmitter to make the boat drive straight, return the trim to neutral and mechanically center the rudder. To do this, loosen the ball link from the rudder horn, then turn the ball link on the linkage threads until the rudder is properly centered.

4. Bring the boat back to shore when you notice the boat starting to lose speed.

5. Power off the ESC and disconnect the battery pack.

6. Allow the motor, ESC and battery packs to cool before charging the batteries or operating the boat again.

NOTICE: Do not turn off the transmitter first or the receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of control.

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Boating Tips

Avoid boating near other watercraft, stationary objects, waves, wakes and other rapidly moving water, wildlife, floating debris or overhanging trees. You should also be careful to avoid boating in areas where there are many people, such as swimming areas, park waterways or fishing areas. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to pilot your boat.

Maximum speeds are only achieved when the water conditions are smooth and there is little wind. A sharp turn, wind or waves can turn over a boat when it is moving quickly. Always pilot your boat for the wind and water conditions so that the boat does not turn over.

When running your boat for the first time, we recommend calm wind and water conditions so that you can learn how the boat responds to your control.

Motor Care

Seat the motor brushes by driving smoothly on calm waters during use of the first battery charge.

• Prolong motor life by preventing overheating conditions. Undue

motor wear results from frequent

turns, stops and starts, pushing objects, boating in rough water or vegetation and boating continuously at high speed.

When You are Finished

When making turns, decrease the throttle position in order to decrease speed and probability of flipping the boat over.

NOTICE: When running at full speed in choppy waters, the prop may exit and re-enter the water repeatedly and very quickly, subjecting the propeller to some stress. Frequent stress may damage the propeller.

CAUTION: Never retrieve your boat from the water in extreme temperatures, turbulence or without supervision.

• Over-temperature protection is installed on the ESC to prevent circuit damage, but cannot protect the motor from pushing against heavy resistance.

1. Power off the ESC.

2. Disconnect the battery.

3. Power off the transmitter.

4. Remove the battery from the boat.

Tip: Always store the boat open (without the hatch and inner liner sealed) or moisture may cause mold and mildew to grow in the boat.

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Maintenance

Always replace the flexshaft when it is damaged or shows visible wear or injury and property damage may result.

Lubricating the flexshaft is vital to the life of the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a water seal, keeping water from entering the hull through the stuffing box.

Lubricate the flexshaft, propeller shaft and all moving parts after every 2–3 hours of operation. Always replace any parts that show visible wear or damage.

1. In the hull, use tools to hold and loosen the collet nut (A) counterclockwise from the flexshaft (B).

2. Turn the rudder (C), loosen the setscrew (D) from the u-joint (E), then remove the flexshaft from the back of the boat.

Tip: Use paper or cloth to touch the flexshaft.

Ensure there is a 1–2mm gap and a washer (H) between the u-joint and the prop strut to allow for flexshaft shrinkage under load.

5. Tighten the u-joint setscrew on the prop shaft. Apply threadlock to the setscrew to prevent loosening.

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.

NOTICE : Because of its corrosive effects, running RC boats in saltwater is at the discretion of the modeler.

Propeller Service

Always replace a damaged propeller.

1. Use a tool to loosen and tighten the prop nut (I) on the prop shaft (F).

2. Align the propeller with the drive dog (J) on the prop shaft and tighten the prop nut.

3. Wipe lubricant and material from the flexshaft. Lubricate the full length of the flexshaft assembly up to the u-joint using marine grease (PRB0101 or PRB0100). Also apply grease to the collet threads and the prop shaft (F) in the prop strut (G).

4. Carefully reinstall the flexshaft in the stuffing box and the collet. If the flexshaft is difficult to remove or install in the collet, use a flat screwdriver to spread the grips of the collet.

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Checklists

Before Boating

• Install fully charged batteries in your boat and transmitter

• Connect the boat’s battery to the ESC

• Make sure the boat is bound to the transmitter

(otherwise, bind the boat to the transmitter using the included binding instructions)

• Make sure all linkages move freely on the boat

• Ensure the motor mount is secured to the hull so that

the motor does not move

• Perform a Control Direction Test with the transmitter

• Adjust the steering rate on your transmitter as desired

• Find a safe and open boating area

• Plan a safe boating route for the water and

wind conditions

After Boating

• Always power off the receiver before powering off the transmitter to maintain control of the boat and to retain transmitter binding

• Disconnect the battery from the receiver and remove the batteries from the boat

• Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including the water cooling lines and jacket around the motor. Remove the hatch and radio box cover before storing your boat

• Repair any damage or wear to the boat.

• Lubricate the flex shaft

• 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.

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Boat will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls

Extra noise or extra vibration

Reduced runtime or boat underpowered

Boat will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter

Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter

Damaged propeller, shaft or motor Replace damaged parts Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow

Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts Boat conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity may be too low

for conditions U-joint is too near rudder Loosen collet on flex shaft and move flex shaft a

Too little lubrication on flex shaft Fully lubricate flex shaft

Vegetation or other obstacles block the rudder or propeller

Transmitter is too near boat during binding process

Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter

Another compatible transmitter is powered on within range of the receiver

Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low

ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch

battery instructions

Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery

small amount

Remove boat from the water and obstacles

Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to boat

Move the boat and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again

Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you are trying to bind

Replace/recharge batteries

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Troubleshooting Guide

Boat will not connect (after binding) to transmitter

Boat tends to dive in the water or takes on water

Boat tends to turn one direction

Rudder does not move Rudder, linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust con-

Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls

Motor overheats Blocked water cooler tubes Clean or replace water tubes Motor power pulses

then motor loses power

Transmitter is too near boat during connecting process

Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter

Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low

ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch The boat hull is not completely closed Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully

Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull Rudder or rudder trim is not centered Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim

Wire is damaged or connections are loose

Transmitter is not bound correctly Re-bind BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the

ESC is damaged ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch

ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery

Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat, disconnect and reconnect battery to boat

Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt to connect again

Replace/recharge batteries

closed on the hull before returning the boat to the water

for straight running when control is at neutral

trols Do a check of wires and connections, connect

or replace as needed

Replace ESC

on transmitter appropriately

Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is no longer performing

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Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“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.

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 NONINFRINGEMENT, 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 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to 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.

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Warranty Requirements

For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-ofpurchase 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.

NOTICE: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership. If non-compliant product is received by Horizon for service, it will be returned unserviced at the sole expense of the purchaser.

Parts Contact Information

Country of Purchase

United States of America

United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd

Germany Horizon Hobby GmbH Christian-Junge-Straße 1

France Horizon Hobby SAS 11 Rue Georges Charpak

China Horizon Hobby China Room 506, No. 97 Changshou

Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address

Sales 4105 Fieldstone Rd

Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA

Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom

25337 Elmshorn, Germany

77127 Lieusaint, France

Rd., Shanghai, China 200060

800-338-4539 sales@horizonhobby.com

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales@horizonhobby.co.uk

+49 (0) 4121 2655 100 service@horizonhobby.de

+33 (0) 1 60 18 34 90 infofrance@horizonhobby.com

+86 (021) 5180 9868 info@horizonhobby.com.cn

Contact Information

Country of Purchase

United States of America

United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd

Germany Horizon Technischer

France Horizon Hobby SAS 11 Rue Georges Charpak

China Horizon Hobby China Room 506, No. 97 Changshou

Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address

Horizon Service Center (Electronics and engines)

Horizon Product Support (All other products)

Service

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA

Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom

Christian-Junge-Straße 1 25337 Elmshorn, Germany

77127 Lieusaint, France

Rd., Shanghai, China 200060

877-504-0233 Online Repair Request visit: www.horizonhobby.com/service

877-504-0233 productsupport@horizonhobby.com

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales@horizonhobby.co.uk

+49 (0) 4121 2655 100 service@horizonhobby.de

+33 (0) 1 60 18 34 90 infofrance@horizonhobby.com

+86 (021) 5180 9868 info@horizonhobby.com.cn

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FCC Information

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.

Compliance Information for the European Union

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)

No. HH2012072707 Product(s): PRB Miss Geico 24 RTR

Item Number(s): PRB0500I Equipment class: 1

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the

specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive 2006/95/ EC:

EN 300-328 V1.7.1 : 2006 EN 301 489-1 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2: 2008

EN 60950-1:2006+A12: 2011 EN55022: 2010

EN55024: 2010

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 collection 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.

Instructions for Disposal of

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA Jul 27, 2012

Steven A. Hall Executive VP – Chief Operating Officer International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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HINWEIS

Alle Anweisungen, Garantien und dazugehörigen

Dokumente können ohne Ankündigung von Horizon

Hobby Inc. geändert werden. Eine aktuelle

Version ersehen Sie bitte im Support Feld unter: http://

www.horizonhobby.com.

ERKLÄRUNG DER BEGRIFFE

Die folgenden Begriffe werden in der gesamten Produktliteratur verwendet, um auf unterschiedlich hohe Gefahrenrisiken beim Betrieb dieses Produkts hinzuweisen:

HINWEIS: Wenn diese Verfahren nicht korrekt befolgt werden, können sich möglicherweise Sachschäden UND geringe oder keine Gefahr von Verletzungen ergeben.

ACHTUNG: Wenn diese Verfahren nicht korrekt befolgt werden, ergeben sich wahrscheinlich Sachschäden UND die Gefahr von schweren Verletzungen.

WARNUNG: Wenn diese Verfahren nicht korrekt befolgt werden, ergeben sich wahrscheinlich Sachschäden, Kollateralschäden und schwere Verletzungen ODER mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit oberflächliche Verletzungen.

Sicherheitshinweise und Warnungen

Als Benutzer dieses Produkts sind Sie allein dafür verantwortlich, es so zu betreiben, dass es Sie selbst und andere nicht gefährdet und dass es zu keiner Beschädigung des Produkts oder des Eigentums Dritter kommt.

• Bitte heben Sie bei dem Hantieren oder Transport ihr Boot von vorne an, so dass alle beweglichen Teile von ihnen weg zeigen

• Halten Sie stets in allen Richtungen einen Sicherheitsabstand um Ihr Modell, um Zusammenstöße oder Verletzungen zu vermeiden. Dieses Modell wird von einem Funksignal gesteuert, das Interferenzen von vielen Quellen außerhalb Ihres Einflussbereichs unterliegt. Diese Interferenzen können einen kurzzeitigen Steuerungsverlust verursachen.

• Betreiben Sie Ihr Modell immer auf einer Freifläche ohne Fahrzeuge in voller Größe, Verkehr oder Menschen.

WARNUNG: Lesen Sie die GESAMTE Bedienungsanleitung, um sich vor dem Betrieb mit den Produktfunktionen vertraut zu machen. Wird das Produkt nicht korrekt betrieben, kann dies zu Schäden am Produkt oder persönlichem Eigentum führen oder schwere Verletzungen verursachen.

Dies ist ein hochentwickeltes Hobby-Produkt. Es muss mit Vorsicht und gesundem Menschenverstand betrieben werden und benötigt gewisse mechanische Grundfähigkeiten. Wird dieses Produkt nicht auf eine sichere und verantwortungsvolle Weise betrieben, kann dies zu Verletzungen oder Schäden am Produkt oder anderen Sachwerten führen. Versuchen Sie nicht ohne Genehmigung durch Horizon Hobby, Inc., das Produkt zu zerlegen, es mit inkompatiblen Komponenten zu verwenden oder auf jegliche Weise zu erweitern. Diese Bedienungsanleitung enthält Anweisungen für Sicherheit, Betrieb und Wartung. Es ist unbedingt notwendig, vor Zusammenbau, Einrichtung oder Verwendung alle Anweisungen und Warnhinweise im Handbuch zu lesen und zu befolgen, damit es bestimmungsgemäß betrieben werden kann und Schäden oder schwere Verletzungen vermieden werden.

• Befolgen Sie stets sorgfältig die Anweisungen und Warnhinweise für das Modell und jegliche optionalen Hilfsgeräte (Ladegeräte, Akkupacks usw.).

• Bewahren Sie alle Chemikalien, Klein- und Elektroteile stets außerhalb der Reichweite von Kindern auf.

• Setzen Sie Geräte, die für diesen Zweck nicht speziell ausgelegt und geschützt sind, niemals Wasser aus. Feuchtigkeit kann die Elektronik beschädigen.

• Stecken Sie keinen Teil des Modells in den Mund, da dies zu schweren Verletzungen oder sogar zum Tod führen kann.

• Betreiben Sie Ihr Modell nie mit fast leeren Senderakkus.

Altersempfehlung: Nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren. Dies ist kein Spielzeug.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Einleitung ........................................................................17

Empfohlenes Werkzeug und Materialien ........................17

Produktüberprüfung ........................................................17

Lieferumfang ..................................................................17

Spezifikationen ...............................................................17

Warnungen zum Laden ................................................. 18

Battery Charger ............................................................. 18

Einsetzen des Akkupacks .............................................. 19

Montage des Antennenröhrchen ................................... 19

Einsetzen der Senderbatterien ...................................... 20

Senderkontrollen ........................................................... 20

Für den Start

Überprüfen der Fernsteuerung ................................... 21

Binden ........................................................................ 22

Testen des Bootes im Wasser .................................... 22

Tipps zum Fahren

Motorpflege ................................................................ 23

Nach dem Fahren........................................................23

Wartung ........................................................................ 24

Propeller Wartung ......................................................... 24

Checkliste

Vor dem Fahren ......................................................... 25

Nach dem Fahren .......................................................25

Hilfestellung zur Problemlösung .................................... 25

Entsorgung in der Europäischen Union ......................... 29

Identifizierung der Komponenten .................................. 57

Ersatzteile ...................................................................... 58

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Einleitung

Die Pro Boat RC Modelle sehen so gut aus wie sie performen. Unsere Boote, angefangen vom Scale- Segelboot bis hin zum voll lizenzierten Powerboot übertreffen weit die Erwartungen und bieten viele Jahre Spaß und Action.

Gleichgültig ob Sie das pure Segeln genießen möchten oder die Action eines Deep V Powerbootes, die Pro Boat Modelle passen immer zum Budget und Lifestyle. Pro Boat ist ein Marke von Horizon Hobby, einem der weltgrößten Hersteller RC Hobbyprodukte und Sie können sich immer darauf verlassen, dass wir für Sie da sind. Die Marke ProBoat hilft ihnen dabei ihre Passion für Boote in die Realität zu bringen ganz gleich ob sie Anfänger oder Profi sind.

Bitte lesen Sie diese Anleitung für Anweisungen zum Betrieb und Wartung.

Registrieren Sie ihr Boot online unter www.proboatmodels.com

Empfohlenes Werkzeug und Materialien

• Spitzzange

• Papiertücher

• Reinigungsalkohol

• Maulschlüssel: 10mm (2)

• Steckschlüssel 5,5 mm

• Phillips Schraubendreher: #1

• Inbusschlüssel: 2,5mm, 3mm

• Klares Klebeband (PRB0102)

• Pro Boat Marine Fett und Applikator (PRB0100))

Spezifikationen

Länge 35mm Breite 222.25 mm Sender Pro Boat 2.4GHz

Empfänger Pro Boat 2.4GHz Rumpfmaterial Plastic Motor 15T wassergekühlt

Regler 50A

Produktüberprüfung

Entnehmen Sie vorsichtig das Boot und den Sender aus der Packung. Überprüfen Sie das Boot auf Beschädigungen. Sollten Sie Beschädigungen finden, kontaktieren Sie bitte den Fachhändler bei dem Sie das Boot gekauft haben.

Lieferumfang

Akku und Ladegerät

DYN4113 2A peak Ladegerät

Bürstenmotor

Bürstenregler mit Rückwärtsfunktion

DYN1060EC 6 Zellen 2400mAh

NiMh Akku

Zum Betrieb des Senders sind 4 x AA Batterien notwendig (separat erhältlich)

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Warnungen zum Laden

WARNUNG: Mangelnde Aufmerksamkeit bei

dem Gebrauch dieses Produktes in Verbindung mit den folgenden Sicherheitshinweisen könnte zu Fehlfunktionen elektrischen Problemen, großer Hitze, FEUER, Körperverletzung und Sachbeschädigung führen.

• Bitte lesen Sie vor Verwendung des Produktes alle Bedienungsanleitungen und Sicherheitshinweise.

• Lassen Sie das Ladegerät und den Akku während des Betriebes niemals unbeaufsichtigt.

• Erlauben Sie es niemals Kinder unter 14 Jahren Akkus zu laden.

• Versuchen Sie niemals beschädigte Akkus zu laden.

• Laden Sie niemals einen Akku dessen Kabel

beschädigt oder gekürzt sind.

• Lassen Sie das Ladegerät oder Akku niemals in Kontakt mit Feuchtigkeit kommen.

• Laden Sie niemals Akkus an extrem heißen oder kalten Orten oder in direkter Sonneneinstrahlung. (empfohlener Temperaturbereich 10 - 26°)

• Verwenden nur wiederaufladbare Ni-Mh Akkus. Dieses Ladegerät lädt keine Heavy Duty, Mercury oder Lithium Batterien.

• Schließen Sie das Ladegerät immer korrekt an.

• Inspizieren Sie immer den Akku vor dem Laden

• Beenden Sie bei Fehlfunktionen sofort alle Prozesse

und kontaktieren Horizon Hobby.

• Stellen Sie immer sicher dass Sie die Spezifikationen des zu ladenen oder entladenen Akkus kennen und das diese den Anforderungen des Ladegerätes entsprechen.

• Schließen Sie immer zuerst das Ladekabel am Ladegerät an und den Akku um Kurzschlüsse zu vermeiden. Verfahren Sie in umgkehrter Reihenfolge bei dem Trennen.

• Überwachen Sie konstant die Akkutemperaur bei dem Ladevorgang.

• Beenden Sie sofort den Ladevorgang wenn das Ladegerät oder der Akku zu heiss zum Anfassen wird oder seine Form verändert.

Battery Charger

Dieses leichte und kompakte Ladegerät lädt einfach und schnell 5 -8 Ni-Mh Zellen Akkupacks mit dem montierten EC3 Stecker.

Anweisungen

1. Schließen Sie den AC Anschluß an den Stromsanschluß des Ladegerätes an und das andere Ende an den Netzstrom.

2. Die Power LED und die Lade LED leuchten bei Anschluß an den Netzstrom GRÜN.

3. Schließen Sie den Akkupack an den Ladestecker an.

4. Drücken Sie den On (Ein) / Off (Aus) Button um den Akku zu laden. Die Charging (Lade) LED leuchtet ROT.

5. Ist der Akku vollständig geladen leuchtet die Charging (Lade) LED GRÜN.

6. Drücken Sie den On (Ein) / Off (Aus) Button um den Ladevorgang zu beenden. Trennen Sie den Akkupackstecker vom Ladestecker.

ACHTUNG: Sollte während des Ladevorganges der Akkupack zu heiß zum Anfassen werden trennen Sie den Akku unverzüglich vom Ladegerät und beenden den Ladevorgang.

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