ProBoat Miss GEICO 17, PRB08019AU, PRB08019, PRB08019i Owner's Manual
Owners Manual • Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l'utilisateur • Manuale dell'utente
PRB08019
PRB08019i
PRB08019AU
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Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed
and built with a combination of waterproof and waterresistant 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 servo(s)
and receiver are waterproof, however, most of the
mechanical components are water-resistant and require
additional maintenance after use.
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 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.
Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics
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.
• 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.
NOTICE
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
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.
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
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.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of 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.
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.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
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Table of Contents
Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics ...........2
General Precautions ........................................................3
Wet Conditions Maintenance .........................................3
Product Inspection.............................................................3
Contents ............................................................................4
Recommended Tools and Materials ..................................4
Specifications ....................................................................4
Boat Battery Pack Installation ............................................4
Charging Warnings ............................................................4
Battery Charger .................................................................5
Antenna Tube Installation...................................................5
Getting Started ..................................................................5
Transmitter Controls ..........................................................6
Installing Transmitter Batteries ........................................6
Checking the Radio System ..............................................7
Binding ...............................................................................7
Failsafe ...............................................................................7
Testing Your Boat in the Water ..........................................8
Boating Tips .......................................................................8
Motor Care ........................................................................8
When You Are Finished .....................................................9
Maintenance ......................................................................9
Rudder Service ................................................................ 10
Propeller Service .............................................................10
Checklists ........................................................................10
Before Boating ..............................................................10
After Boating .................................................................10
Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................... 11
Limited Warranty .............................................................12
Warranty and Service Contact Information .....................13
FCC Information ..............................................................13
IC Information ..................................................................13
Compliance Information for the European Union ............13
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE .................................. 13
Identification of Components ..........................................50
Replacement Parts ..........................................................51
Optional Parts ..................................................................51
Product Inspection
Carefully remove the boat and radio transmitter
from the box. Inspect the boat for damage. If your
product is damaged, please contact the hobby shop
where you purchased your boat, or contact Product
Support. Refer to the Warranty and Service Contact
Information section for more info.
General Precautions
• Read 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 when lightning
is 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 each
use. Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole
discretion of the modeler.
Wet Conditions Maintenance
• Drain any water that has collected in the hull by
removing the 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 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 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.
• Let the boat air dry before you store it. Water (and
oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents
Specifications
Length 17 in (430mm) Hull Material ABS Plastic
Beam 6.125 in (156mm) Motor 380 Water-Cooled Brushed Motor
Transmitter STX2 2 CH 2.4 GHz FHSS Charger 100mA Wall Charger with EC3 (DYNC1009)
Receiver/ESC 2-in-1 Receiver Battery 6-cell 1200mAh Ni-MH battery (DYN1472)
4 AA batteries (sold separately) are required to operate the transmitter.
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.
• NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY AND CHARGER
UNATTENDED DURING USE.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of
this product.
• 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,” “mercury” or “lithium" batteries.
• 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.
Boat Battery Pack Installation
1. Lift the back of the canopy lid off the magnet
and pull it back and away from the hull to remove.
2. Adhere loop tape (included) to the battery.
Do not cover the battery warning label.
3. Connect the battery.
4. Secure the boat battery on the hook strip in the boat.
5. Refer to Getting Started instructions about powering
on your boat.
Charging Warnings
Recommended Tools
and Materials
• Needle nose pliers
• Paper towel
• Rubbing alcohol
• Temporary threadlock
• Nut driver: 5.5mm
• Phillips screwdriver: #1
• Hex wrench: 2.5mm
• Clear tape (DYNM0102)
• Pro Boat® Marine Grease and
Gun (PRB0100)
Miss GEICO 17
2.4GHZ DIGITAL
RADIO SYSTEM
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