ProBoat Zelos Twin, PRB08021 Owner's Manual

Owners Manual • Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel de l’utilisateur • Manuale dell’utente

36-INCH TWIN BRUSHLESS RTR BOAT

PRB08021

Batteries sold separately

Zelos® Twin 36

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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

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to­date 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.

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

MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Table of Contents

Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics ......... 3

General Precautions ........................................................ 3

Wet Conditions Maintenance .......................................... 3

Box Contents ................................................................... 4

Product Inspection........................................................... 4

Recommended Tools and Materials ................................ 4

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

Transmitter Controls ........................................................ 5

Transmitter Battery Installation ........................................ 5

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

Battery Pack Installation .................................................. 6

Control Check .................................................................. 6

Getting Started ................................................................ 7

When You Are Finished ................................................... 7

Boating Tips ..................................................................... 7

Strut Angle Adjustment ................................................ 8

Maintenance .................................................................... 9

Drivetrain Lubrication ................................................... 9

Propeller Service .......................................................... 9

General Information ........................................................10

Binding ........................................................................10

Throttle Range Calibration ...........................................10

Failsafe ........................................................................10

Water Cooling System .................................................10

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .............................................11

Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Programming ............11

Troubleshooting Guide .............................................. 11–12

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

Contact Information ....................................................... 14

FCC Information ............................................................ 14

IC Information ................................................................ 14

Compliance Information for the European Union .......... 15

Replacement Parts ........................................................ 51

Optional Parts .......................................................... 52–53

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. 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.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure
authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to,

compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.

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Zelos® Twin 36

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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.

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 below 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.

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 water-resistant
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 flex shaft and all moving parts. Dry and
lubricate parts after every 30 minutes of operation or if
the boat becomes submerged.

If the boat becomes submerged in water, immediately
service the motor bearings by spraying them with water
displacement fluid. Then lubricate the bearings with
medium oil (DYNE0100) and allow it to penetrate the
bearings before running the boat again.

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.

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Recommended Tools and Materials

• Needle nose pliers

• Paper towel

• Rubbing alcohol

• Open-end wrench: 10mm (2)

• Nut driver: 4mm, 5.5mm, 8mm (DYNT0502)

• Phillips screwdriver: #1

• Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm (DYNT0502)

• Clear tape (DYNM0102)

• Pro Boat® Marine Grease and Gun (DYNE4200)

• Hook and Loop Tape Set, WP 4pcs (DYNK0300)

• Clean towels

• CA or Epoxy Glue (DYNK0030)

• Ball driver: 2.5mm

This product does not come with a battery. We
recommend two (2) Dynamite® Reaction® 7.4V 5000mAh
50C 2S LiPo Hardcase batteries with EC5™ connectors
(DYNB3810EC) or two (2) Dynamite Reaction 11.1V
5000mAh 50C 3S LiPo Hardcase batteries with EC5
connectors (DYNB3811EC).

This product does not come with a charger. Choose a
charger designed to charge the recomended battery. We

recommend either the Dynamite® Prophet™ Sport Duo
50W AC Charger, US Only (DYNC2025) or (in Canada)
the Dynamite Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC/DC Charger
(DYNC2010CA). Refer to your charger manual for charging
instructions and safety information.

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

Battery and Battery Charger

Box Contents

• Pro Boat® Zelos® 36-Inch Brushless Catamaran

• Spektrum™ DX2E 2CH DSMR® Transmitter with SR310

• Spektrum™ SR310 DSMR 3CH Sport Receiver (SPMSR310)

• Dynamite® 120A Brushless 2–6S Marine ESC (DYNM3876)

• Spektrum™ 9KG Servo, Waterproof, Metal, 23T (SPMS605)

• Dynamite® 2000Kv 6-Pole Brushless Marine Motor (DYNM3910)

A battery (sold separately) is required to
operate the boat.

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 retailer
where you purchased your boat.

12.67 in

(322mm)

36 in (914.4mm)

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Zelos® Twin 36

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Transmitter Battery Installation

This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries.

1. Remove the battery cover from the transmitter.

2. Install the batteries as shown.

3. Install the battery cover.

CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries,

charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging non­rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst,
resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property.

CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced
by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries

according to national regulations.

Transmitter Controls

STEERING WHEEL

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

BATTERY LEVEL

INDICATOR

Solid Green: Battery
voltage is good (above 4V).

Flashing Green: Battery
voltage is critically low
(below 4V). Replace
batteries.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

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

Stop Reverse

(when TH.
REV switch
on N).

Forward
(when TH.
REV switch on N).

POWER SWITCH

Power on
or off the
transmitter.

ST TRIM

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

TH TRIM

Adjusts the neutral
point of the electronic
speed control.

REVERSE SWITCH

Allows you to change the
direction of steering (ST. REV) and
throttle (TH. REV) controls (default
settings are “N” for steering and
“R” for throttle).

AVC / ST RATE

Adjusts the amount the front
wheels move when the steering
wheel is turned left or right.

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Install the receiver antenna in the tube as shown. Do not
bend the end of antenna over the antenna tube and place
the cap over it. The antenna does not have to be outside of
the tube to operate properly.

Keep the end of the antenna above the boat’s waterline
to get the best transmitter reception. Apply clear tape
(DYNM0102), if desired.

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

Antenna Tube Installation

Zelos® Twin 36

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Batteries can be installed in this boat using either a
2-battery or 4-battery configuration. 2S 7.4V or 3S 11.1V
LiPo batteries can be used, but all batteries used in
a configuration must be of the same voltage and in
roughly the same condition. If you are using a 2-battery
configuration, use the included battery adapter to connect
two (2) batteries in series, then connect the battery series
to the both ESCs in parallel. If you are using a 4-battery
configuration, DO NOT USE THE INCLUDED ADAPTER.
Instead, use two (2) 10 AWG EC5™ Battery Series
Harnesses (DYNC0028 – NOT INCLUDED) to create two (2)
sets of two (2) batteries connected in series, then connect
each series directly into the ESCs.

Do not supply more than 6S to either ESC.

1. Loosen the 4 screws located at each corner of the canopy.

2. Remove the canopy from the hull starting with the 2 rear

screws. Enure that the 4 screws have disengaged from
their bases before lifting the canopy carefully.

3. Install the batteries in the battery trays.

Tip: To prevent the batteries from sliding forward or
back in the tray, we recommend installing either the
included padding or hook and loop tape (DYNK0300) to
secure the batteries to the trays.

4. Connect the battery packs to each of the adapters, or to
each ESC’s EC5™ connector.

WARNING: The included adapter should ONLY be
used for 2-battery configurations. Using the included
adapter in a 4-battery configuration will damage the
ESCs and may result in fire or personal injury.

Positioning the Battery Packs

• TowardtheBow: In rough water or strong wind
conditions, place the battery packs at the front of the
battery trays to ensure the greatest stability.

• Centered: Smooth water and calm winds may allow you
to move the battery packs rear-ward in the hull to allow
the bow to ride higher and increase speed. Be aware
that positioning the batteries farther aft increases the
likelihood of the boat blowing over at speed or becoming
unstable.

• TowardtheStern: Positioning the batteries all the way
back in their trays may provide higher top speeds but
can cause instability. Experiment with this position only
in very calm conditions while closely monitoring the
hull’s attitude as you increase speed.

Control Check

IMPORTANT: Perform a control check at the beginning of

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

Ensure the receiver antenna is extended properly and all
batteries are fully charged.

1. Power ON the transmitter and the boat. Do not
install the boat canopy.

2. Place the boat securely on the boat stand.

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

3. Check steering and throttle on the transmitter.

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.

120mm

120mm

Battery Pack Installation