Pro Boat Miss GEICO Zelos, PRB08040 Owner's Manual

36-INCH TWIN BRUSHLESS RTR BOAT

Batteries sold separately

PRB08040

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

Batteries sold separately

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NOTICE

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 or towerhobbies.com and click on the
support or resources 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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

Table of Contents

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

General Precautions ........................................................ 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 Selection ..................................................... 6

Battery Pack Installation ..................................................7

Control Check .................................................................. 7

Getting Started ................................................................ 8

When You Are Finished ................................................... 8

Boating Tips ..................................................................... 8

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Strut Angle Adjustment ...................................................9

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

General Information ........................................................11

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ............................................... 12

Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Programming .............. 12

ESC Programming Procedure ........................................ 12

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................... 12

Troubleshooting Guide ................................................... 13

Limited Warranty ........................................................... 14

Contact Information ....................................................... 15

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

Replacement Parts ........................................................ 57

Optional Parts ................................................................ 58

Miss GEICO Zelos® Twin 36

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.

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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.

• 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, fi ngers, 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 15 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 fl uid. 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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Box Contents

• Pro Boat® Miss GEICO Zelos® 36-Inch Brushless Catamaran

• Spektrum™ DX2E 2CH DSMR® Transmitter

• Spektrum™ MR4000 DSMR 4 CH MARINE RECEIVER (SPMR4000)

• Dynamite® 120A Brushless 2–6S Marine ESC (DYNM3878)

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

• Dynamite® 1900Kv 4-Pole Brushless Marine Motor (DYNM3915)

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 fi nd damage
is present, please contact the retailer
where you purchased your boat.

12.67 in

(322mm)

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)

Battery and Battery Charger

This product does not come with a battery. We recom-

mend two (2) Dynamite Reaction 11.1V 5000mAh 50C
3S LiPo Hardcase batteries with EC5™ connectors (DYN-

B3811EC).
This product does not come with a charger. Choose a

charger designed to charge the recomended battery. We
Recommend the Dynamite Passport Ultra P2 100W AC Plus
2-Port AC/DC Multi-Charger (DYNC3016).

36 in (914.4mm)

• Clear tape (DYNM0102)

• Pro Boat® Marine Grease and Gun (DYNE4200)

• Clean towels

• CA or Epoxy Glue (DYNK0030)

• Ball driver: 2.5mm

• 2 metric rulers

Refer to your charger manual for charging instructions and
safety information.

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

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Transmitter Controls

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TH TRIM

Adjusts the neutral
point of the electronic
speed control.

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 (default set­tings are “N” for steering and “R”
for throttle).

POWER SWITCH

Power on
or off the
transmitter.

BATTERY LEVEL

INDICATOR

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

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

ST TRIM

AVC / ST RATE

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

STEERING WHEEL

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

THROTTLE TRIGGER

Stop Reverse
Forward
(when TH.
REV switch on N).

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

(when TH.
REV switch
on N).

Transmitter Battery Installation

This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries (Not Included)

• Remove the battery cover from the transmitter.

• Install the batteries as shown.

• Install the battery cover.
CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge

only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-recharge-

able batteries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting
in injury to persons and/or damage to property.

Antenna Tube Installation

Install the receiver antenna in the tube as shown. We recom­mend extending the antenna outside of the boat to the maxi­mum length allowable. Exposing the antenna fully outside
of the hull will provide the best possible range and allow the
use of the boat a long distance. Leaving the antenna within
the hull of the boat and mounting a short antenna tube will
affect the receiver’s range.

Keep the end of the antenna above the boat’s waterline to
get the best transmitter reception.

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

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

according to national regulations.

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Battery Pack Selection

When selecting the batteries for your boat it is important to
remember that the limit to each speed control is 22.2V (6S).

WARNING: Maximum battery voltage speciifi cation

is 22.2V (6S). Exceding the 22.2V limit will damage

the ESCs and may result in fi re or personal injury.

The included adapter which is packaged in the boat and
connected to the speed controls is intended to only be used
with two (2) of the recommended batteries to power both
speed control with voltage not to exceed 22.2V (6S). The
adapter combines the voltage of 2 batteries in series and
splits the voltage to power each speed control. The included
adapter should never be used in with any other type of
adapter.

WARNING: Do not use the adapter if you decide to

use packs of voltage higher than 11.1V (3S). This will
damage the ESCs and may result in fi re or personal
injury.

WARNING: Do not use the included adapter if you

intend to use a single 14.8V (4s), 18.5V (5s), or

22.2V (6s) pack to power each speed control. This will
damage the ESCs and may result in a fi re or personal
injury.

Using two (2) batteries, 7.4 (2S) or 11.1 (3S) with the included
adapter will yield speeds ranging from 50-65 mph, depend­ing on the battery’s mAh and C rating. For optimal perfor­mance and speeds of 75+ mph we recommend using two
(2) 11.1V (3S) packs in series to power each ESC with 22.2V
(6S). Powering each ESC with 22.2V (6S) requires two (2)
SPMXCA506 adapters to join each set of 11.1V (3S) batteries
for a combined voltage of 22.2v (6S).

BATTERY

11.1V (3S) packs

4 PACKS

11.1V (3S) packs

7.4V (2S) pack
or

11.1V (3S) pack

2 PACKS INCLUDED 50-65 MPH

BATTERY

HARNESS

OPTIONAL

2 X

(SPMXCA506)

BATTERY ARRANGEMENT SPEED

NOTCE: Remove the factory installed

harness from both ESCs before
installing the (2) SPMXCA506 optional
battery harnesses.

75+ MPH

7.4V (2S) pack
or

11.1V (3S) pack

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