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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