Pro Boat PRB08016 User Manual

17-INCH BRUSHLESS RTR DEEP–V BOAT

PRB08016

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

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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

NOTICE

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 superfi cial 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.

Charging Warnings

The included Battery Charger is designed to safely balance and charge the
Li-Po battery.

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.
Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury, and/
or property damage.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries overnight.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all
risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use
immediately.

• If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use,
charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in
fire.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best
results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of

• 40–120º F (5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct
sunlight.

• 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.

• If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.

• Always charge batteries away from flammable materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged
batteries.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool
between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while
charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO
BATTERIES.

• Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire
resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended
between 40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

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 Electronic
Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver are waterproof, however,
most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and require
additional maintenance after use.

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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 on next page 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.

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General Precautions

• Read through 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 where
lightning may be 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 every
use. Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole
discretion of the modeler.

• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of
your motor if it has not been certified as water­resistant or waterproof. If the motor becomes
excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the
water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a
wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the
motor.

• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the
motor. The additional resistance of operating in water
causes excess strain.

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 disconnect the
ESC and motor. 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 the drive shaft and 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 water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not
spray the motor.

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

Table of Contents

Transmitter Controls ...................................................... 4

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

Getting Started ............................................................... 5

Recommended Tools and Materials .............................. 5

Range Check ................................................................... 5

Boating Tips ................................................................... 6

Self-righting .................................................................. 6

When you are Finished ................................................. 6

Maintenance ................................................................... 7

Drivetrain Lubrication..................................................... 7

Propeller Service ........................................................... 7

Rudder Trim .................................................................... 8

Rudder Service .............................................................. 8

Trim Tab Adjustment ...................................................... 8

Trim Fin Adjustment ...................................................... 8

Water Cooling System ................................................... 9

Binding ......................................................................... 9

Failsafe ......................................................................... 9

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ............................................... 9

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................... 10

LIMITED WARRANTY ....................................................11

Warranty and Service Contact Information ............... 12

Compliance Information for the European Union .... 13

Replacement Parts ....................................................... 50

Optional Parts .............................................................. 50

Specifications

Length 17 in (430mm)
Beam (width) 4.5 in (114mm)
Hull Material Plastic
Motor Dynamite

marine motor
ESC Dynamite 30-amp brushless,

water-cooled

Transmitter ECX® 2.4GHz Transmitter
Receiver ECX 2.4GHz Receiver,

Waterproof
Batteries 11.1V 1400mAh 3S

30C LiPo w/EC3™ connector
4 AA batteries (sold

separately) are required to
operate the transmitter.

17 in (430mm)

4.5in

(114mm)

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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 Dual 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

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).

Power Switch

Power on or off the transmitter

Steering Wheel

Control steering.
Right and Left
steering

Throttle Trigger

Forward

Stop

Reverse

Controls power
to the motor
for forward
or reverse

Battery Charger

(A charger is not included with boats sold in Canada.)

NOTICE: Never charge a battery in the boat or damage
may result.

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 three LEDs will turn GREEN when the charger is
connected to the AC power source.

3. Connect the balance connector of the battery pack to
the proper connector on the charger (the 3S connector
has 4 pins and the 2S connector has 3 pins).

4. The three LEDs will turn RED, indicating the battery is
charging.

5. When the charging of one cell is complete, the
corresponding LED turns GREEN.

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6. Once the battery pack is fully charged, all three LEDs
will turn GREEN.

7. Disconnect the balance connector and battery from
the charger.

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Getting Started

1. Install 4 AA batteries into the transmitter.

2. Remove the canopy from the hull.

3. Install the receiver antenna in the antenna tube.

4. Install the fully charged battery in the compartment

and secure it with the hook and loop strap.

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

6. Connect the battery to the ESC.

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7. Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC.
The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range
after 3 seconds.

• 3 beeps will sound, indicating the 3-cell Li-Po
battery is connected.

• 1 short beep will sound when the ESC is ready
to run.

8. Install the canopy on the hull.

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Range Check

IMPORTANT: Perform a range check at the beginning

of each boating session, after repair or after installation
of new batteries.

Ensure the end of the receiver antenna is above the
boat's water line and all batteries are fully charged.

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.

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

Recommended Tools and Materials

• Needle nose pliers

• Paper towel

• Rubbing alcohol

• Open-end wrench: 10mm (2)

• Nut driver: 4mm, 5.5mm, 8mm

• Phillips screwdriver: #1

• Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm

• Clear tape (DYNM0102)

• Pro Boat® Marine Grease and Gun

• Hook and Loop Tape Set, WP 4pcs

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

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Boating Tips

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.

Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a
location to pilot your boat.

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.

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

4. When making turns, decrease the throttle to reduce
the probability of flipping the boat over.

5. Bring the boat back to shore when the motor starts
to pulse.

CAUTION: Never operate your boat in less than
12 inches (30.5 cm) of water.

CAUTION: Never attempt to retrieve a downed
boat by swimming. If you need to retrieve your
boat from the water, use fishing equipment or

another boat.

Self-righting

If the boat turns over, release the throttle until the boat
comes to a stop. Return the boat to upright by applying a
short throttle burst.

The boat sitting in the water normally leans to the
battery side. Applying throttle levels the boat. No weight
adjustment is necessary.

Avoid boating near:

• watercraft

• people (swimming areas, fishing areas)

• stationary objects

• waves, wakes

• rapidly moving water

• wildlife

• floating debris

• overhanging trees

• vegetation

NOTICE: If the propeller and rudder are blocked with
debris or vegetation, remove the boat from the water
and remove the debris before continuing operation.
Remove any blockage from the coolant system or the
motor and ESC (electronic speed control) may overheat.

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 and drive shaft to
some stress. Frequent stress may damage the propeller
and drive shaft.

When you are Finished

1. Power off the receiver.

2. Power off the transmitter.

3. 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. Drain water from inside the hull using the drain
plug.

• Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including
the water cooling lines and jacket around the motor

• Remove the hatch before storing your boat

• Repair any damage or wear to the boat

• Lubricate the drive shaft using Pro Boat Marine
Grease (PRB0100)

• 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.

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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.

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Maintenance

Drivetrain Lubrication

Always replace the drivetrain parts when they are
damaged or show visible wear or injury and damage may
result.

Lubricating the drive shaft 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 tube.

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

1. In the hull, loosen the setscrew (A) holding the drive
shaft (B) in the motor coupling (C).

2. Slide the drive shaft out from the stuffing tube and
drive strut at the rear of the boat.

Tip: Use paper or cloth to touch the drive shaft and
other lubricated parts.

3. Wipe the old lubricant and material from the drive
shaft.

4. Lubricate the full length of the drive shaft assembly
up to the drive dog using marine grease (PRB0101 or
PRB0100).

5. Carefully reinstall the drive shaft, ensuring that there
is a 1–2mm gap between the stuffing tube and the
drive dog.

6. Align the flat spot on the drive shaft with the set
screw in the coupling. Apply threadlock to the
coupling setscrew and tighten.

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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.

A

C

B

Propeller Service:

1. Use an 5.5mm nut driver to loosen the nut (A) from
the driveshaft (B).

1. Remove the nut and propeller (C) from the driveshaft.

2. Assemble in reverse order. Correctly align the

propeller with the drive dog on the driveshaft.

A

B

C

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Rudder Trim

If the boat does not go straight, adjust the steering trim
dial on the transmitter.

A

C

B

If you are using all the 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 hex nut (A) from the rudder horn (B), then adjust the
linkage (C) until the rudder is properly centered.

Rudder Service

1. Loosen the setscrew (A) on the rudder arm using a

1.5mm hex wrench, then remove the linkage (B) from
the rudder arm.

2. Loosen the setscrew (C) from the rudder pin (D) using a

1.5mm hex wrench.

3. Turn over the boat and lightly tap the rudder to
remove the pin.

4. Assemble in reverse order.

Trim Tab Adjustment:

Tip: Ensure the trim tab panels are parallel to the

bottom of the boat.

You may desire to bend the trim tabs for wind and water
conditions. To adjust the angle of the trim tabs, use a
large pair of pliers to bend the tabs. This must be done
carefully so that you do not damage the hull.

B

A

D

C

Trim Fin Adjustment

NOTICE: Carefully handle the sharp trim fins, which can

cause injury or damage.

1. Loosen and tighten the fins on the mount using a hex
wrench and a pair of pliers.

Tip: Ensure the trim fins are near a 45-degree angle on
the mount.

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Water Cooling System

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CH3

CH2

CH1

If water does not stream out of the water outlets while
the boat is moving forward, immediately stop the boat
and clean the obstruction from the water cooling system.

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1. Disassemble and clean the water cooling system to
remove blockage and prevent overheating.

2. Replace any damaged parts.

Binding

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

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

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.

Failsafe

In the unlikely event that the radio connection is lost
during use, the receiver will drive the servos to their pre­programmed failsafe positions (normally no throttle and
straight steering).

A

2.4GH

Z

CH4

CH

CH3

CH2

CH1

B/C

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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.

If the receiver is powered on before powering on the
transmitter, the receiver will enter this failsafe mode.
When the transmitter is powered on, normal control is
resumed.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

Discharging a Li-Po battery below 3V per cell may
damage your battery.The included ESC protects the boat
battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff
(LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much,
LVC removes power supplied to the motor. Power to
the motor pulses, showing that some battery power is
reserved for boat control and safe landing.

Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the boat
after use to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po
battery to about half capacity before storage. During

storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below
3V per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery from over­discharge during storage.

NOTICE: Repeated operation to LVC will damage the
battery.

Tip: Monitor your boat battery's voltage before and
after boating by using a Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker
(DYN4071, sold separately).

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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

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

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

Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts

Boat conditions may be too cold

Battery capacity may be too low
for conditions

Drive dog is too near the stuffing tube

Too little lubrication on drive shaft Fully lubricate drive 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
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

Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull

Trim tabs are angled incorrectly

Rudder or rudder trim is not centered

Vertical fi ns are angled incorrectly

Replace boat battery and follow
battery instructions

Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C
(50º F)) before use

Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery

Loosen drive shaft side of the motor coupling and
move drive shaft small amount back

Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or
propeller

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

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

Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully
closed on the hull before returning the boat
to the water

Angle each trim tab up a small amount to lift the
bow or down a small amount to lower the bow

Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim
for straight running when control is at neutral

Adjust the right or left fi n angle for straight
running when control is at neutral

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

Rudder, linkage or servo damage

Steering servo wire is damaged or

Rudder does not move

Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed

Motor overheats Blocked water cooler tubes Clean or replace water tubes

Motor power pulses
then motor loses power

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

Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust
controls

Do a check of steering servo wires and
connections, connect or replace as needed

Replace ESC

Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls
on transmitter appropriately

Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is no
longer performing

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.

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 the toll free telephone number referenced in the
Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak
with a Product Support representative.

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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/_service­center_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/_service­center_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.

Warranty and Service Contact Information

Country of

Purchase

United States of

America

United Kingdom

Germany

France

China

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Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address

Horizon Service Center

(Repairs and Repair

Requests)

Horizon Product Support

(Product Technical

Assistance)

Sales

Service/Parts/Sales:

Horizon Hobby Limited

Horizon Technischer

Service

Sales: Horizon Hobby

GmbH

Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby SAS

Service/Parts/Sales:

Horizon Hobby – China

servicecenter.horizonhobby.

com/RequestForm/

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888-959-2306

[e-mail]

888-959-2306

[e-mail]

[phone]

[e-mail]

[phone]

[e-mail]

[phone]

[e-mail]

[phone]

4105 Fieldstone Rd

Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA

Units 1–4 , Ployters Rd, Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NS, United

Kingdom

Christian-Junge-Straße 1

25337 Elmshorn, Germany

11 Rue Georges Charpak

77127 Lieusaint, France

Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd.

Shanghai, China 200060

Recoil 17

EN

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.

IC Information

This device complies with Industry Canada licence­exempt 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.

Compliance Information for the European Union

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)

No. HH2014121401
Product(s): Recoil 17" Self-Righting Deep-V BL RTR

Item Number(s): PRB08016I
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 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009

EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011
EN 62311: 2008

EN 55022:2010 + AC:2011
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008

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
WEEE by Users in the European
Union

Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, LLC
Champaign, IL USA
December 11, 2014

Mike Dunne
Executive Vice President
Product Divisions
Horizon Hobby, LLC

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Replacement Parts / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio

Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano

DYN1477

DYN3915 Mini Servo, Water Proof

DYNC0505

DYNM3860

DYNM3950

ECX13003

ECX13002

PRB281015

PRB281016

PRB282010 Motor Mount: Recoil 17 Recoil 17: Motorhalter

PRB282011

PRB281017

PRB282012

11.1V 1400mAh 3S 20C
LiPo w/EC3

20W Li-Po AC Balance
Charger

30A BL Marine ESC
2-3S

Outrunner BL marine
motor

ECX 2.4GHz Receiver,
2-Channel V3

ECX 2.4GHz Transmitter,
2-Channel V3

Canopy and Hull
Hardware Set: Recoil 17

Turn Fins & Trim Tabs:
Recoil 17

3 Blade Propeller (2):
Recoil 17
Rudder & Rudder Mount
Set: Recoil 17
Drive Shaft & Liner Set:
Recoil 17

Dynamite Reaction Air

11.1V 1400mAh 3S 20C
LiPo m. EC3

Dynamite Mini Servo
Wassergeschützt

Dynamite 20W LiPo AC
Balance Ladegerät-EU

Dynamite 30A BL
Marine Regler ESC 3-3S

Dynamite: Aussenläufer
BL Marine Motor: Recoil
17"

ECX 2.4GHz Empfänger,
2-Kanal V3

ECX 2.4GHz Sender,
2-Kanal V3

Recoil 17: Kabinenhaube
und Zubehör

Recoil 17: Turn Fins u.
Trimfins.

3 Blade Propeller (2):
Recoil 17

Recoil 17: Ruder und
Ruderhalterset.

Recoil 17: Antriebswelle
und Dichtungsset

Batterie Li-Po 3S 11.1V
1400mA 20C avec prise
EC3

Mini-servo étanche
Chargeur équilibreur Li-

Po 20W AC
Contrôleur brushless

30A 2 à 3S Li-Po pour
bateau

Moteur brushless à cage
tournante pour bateau

Récepteur ECX 2.4GHz 2
voies V3

Emetteur ECX 2.4GHz 2
voies V3

Recoil 17 - Coque et
cockpit et accessoires

Recoil 17 - Dérives et
stabilisateurs

Recoil 17 - Support
moteur

3 Blade Propeller (2):
Recoil 17

Recoil 17 - Gouvernail et
son support

Arbre de transmission et
tube: Recoil 17

Batteria LiPo 11.1V
1400mAh 3S 20C LiPo
con EC3

Servo mini,
impermeabile

Caricatore LiPo 10W
con bilanciamento, AC

Regolatore (ESC)
marino 30A BL 2-3S

Motore marino
Outrunner BL

Ricevitore ECX 2.4GHz,
2-Channel V3

ECX 2.4GHz canali V3

Set viteria per
capottina e scafo:
Recoil 17
Pinne di virata e
linguette trim: Recoil 17
Supporto motore:
Recoil 17
3 Blade Propeller (2):
Recoil 17
Set timone e supporto:
Recoil 17
Set albero flessibile e
tubo guida: Recoil 17

Optional Parts / Diverse Teile / Pièces optionnelles / Pezzi opzionali

Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano

DYN2819

DYN2828 Phillips screwdriver: #1 Schraubenzieher Kreuz #1 Tournevis cruciforme #1 Cacciavite Phillips: #1
DYN4071 Cell Voltage Checker LiPo Cell Volt- Checker Contrôleur de tension Voltmetro celle

DYNC2010CA,
DYNC2010EU,
DYNC2010UK

DYNC2020,
DYNC2020EU,
DYNC2020UK,

DYNK0300

DYNM0102 Waterproof Tape

PRB0100 Marine Grease

Hex Wrench 1.5mm,
2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm

Prophet Sport Plus 50W
AC/DC Charger

Prophet Sport Duo
50Wx2 AC Battery
Charger

Hook and Loop Tape
Set, WP 4pcs

Inbuschlüsselsatz 1.5­4mm 5Stk metrisch

Dynamite Ladegerät
Prophet Sport Plus 50W
AC/DC EU

Dynamite Prophet
Sport Duo 50Wx2 AC
Ladegerät, EU

Dynamite Klettband Set
75x25 4 Stk

Dynamite transparentes
Marineklebeband (18m)

Proboat Marine Fett m.
Applikator 5 oz

Clés BTR 1.5mm, 2mm,

2.5mm et 3mm

Chargeur Prophet Sport
Plus 50W AC/DC

Chargeur Prophet Sport
Duo 50Wx2 AC

Bande auto-agrippante
adhésive, résistante à
l'eau (4pcs)

Adhésif transparent
résistant à l'eau

Graisse marine Grasso marino

Chiavetta esagonale

1.5mm, 2mm,

2.5mm, 3mm

Caricatore Prophet
Sport Plus 50W AC/DC

Caricabatterie
Prophet Sport Duo
50Wx2 AC

Set nastro a
strappo, WP 4pcs

Nastro impermeabile

50

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©2014 Horizon Hobby, LLC.
Pro Boat, the Pro Boat logo, Recoil, Dynamite, ECX, Prophet, EC3, and the Horizon Hobby logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC.

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