Pro Boat PRB2950 User Manual

Miss

1/8-Scale Miss Elam Unlimited Hydroplane

Owner's Manual

Specifications

Length .......................................................................................45.25 in (1131.3mm)

Beam ........................................................................................... 23.75 in (593.8mm)

Engine ................................................................Zenoah G26M and Tuned Exhaust

Speed ..............................................................................................................+35 mph

Radio System

Propeller................................................................................Pro Boat Bronze Alloy

............................................................................ JR XR3i FM 75MHz

Introduction Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability

Congratulations on the purchase of your Pro Boat™ Miss Elam. This is a 1/8-scale replica of the world famous full-scale hydro. You are just minutes from one of the most thrilling experiences the radio control hobby has to offer.

The Pro Boat Miss Elam is a professionally built, ready-to-run fiberglass model.

G26M engine, you

will be able to race across the water at speeds in

It is very important that you operate this boat responsibly. With proper care and maintenance, you will be able to enjoy your Miss Elam for many years to come.

Carefully unpack your Miss Elam and examine the boat and its contents. The box should contain the Miss Elam RTR with radio installed, a boat stand,

and the JR

XR3i radio transmitter. If you are missing any of these items or notice any damage, immediately contact the place of purchase.

excess of 35 mph!

Table of Contents

Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability .................................................................................................................... 3

Additional Required Items

Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies ................................................................................................................ 5

Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5

Section 1: Building the Boat Stand ........................................................................................................................... 6

Section 2: Attaching the Turn Fin ..............................................................................................................................6

Section 3: Removing the Canopy

Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries ................................................................................................... 7

Section 5: Installing the Rudder ................................................................................................................................ 9

Section 6: Propeller Balancing

Section 7: Fueling the Tank ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Section 8: Fuel/Oil Mixture ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Section 9: Range Check the XR3i Radio System

Section 10: Starting the Engine ...............................................................................................................................11

Section 11: Initial Launch of the Miss Elam

Section 12: Stopping the Engine ............................................................................................................................. 12

Section 13: Cooling System .....................................................................................................................................13

Section 14: Clutch

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Section 15: Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................................ 15

Section 16: Hull Care ................................................................................................................................................15

Section 17: Maintenance

Section 18: Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................................................17

Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................................18

Notes ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19

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Warranty Period:

Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.

Limited Warranty

(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims. Further, Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.

(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon’s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser’s exclusive remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment.

Damage Limits:

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. 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 this Product, you are advised to return this 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).

Safety Precautions:

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. The Product 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 injury.

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs:

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the

Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability (cont) Additional Required Items

event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@ horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a service technician.

Inspection or Repairs

If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). 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. A Service Repair Request is available at tab. If you do not have internet access, please include a letter with your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business days, your RMA number, a list of the included items, method of payment for any non-warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem. Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.

www.horizonhobby.com on the “Support”

estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Please advise us of your preferred method of payment. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card, please include your credit card number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly. Please note: non-warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines.

Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Service Center

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Product Support

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Although the Miss Elam comes fully assembled and ready for action, you will need a few additional items in order to run your boat. You will need the following:

Zenoah® 2-Cycle Oil (ZEN20001) CA or epoxy glue Grease Gun w/Marine Grease (PRB0100) Fuel container

Fuel Pump (HAN155) 12 AA alkaline batteries (8 for the transmitter and 4 for the receiver) Gasoline (+87 Octane), ethanol-free

Suggested Field Equipment and Supplies

In addition to the items needed to run the Miss Elam, we recommend that you carry the following in your field box:

Engine Tuning Screwdriver (DYN2775) Clean towels Extra propellers (PRB0153) 2mm hex wrench

2.5mm hex wrench

4mm hex wrench #1 Phillips screwdriver Small crescent wrench Wax Screw-locking compound

Contents

Warranty Inspection and Repairs

To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.

Non-Warranty Repairs

Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair 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 repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair

Please call 877-504-0233 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty.

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• Assembled 1/8 scale Miss Elam RTR

• JR® XR3i radio transmitter

• Boat stand

• Rudder

Section 1: Building the Boat Stand

Section 3: Removing the Canopy

Parts Required

Plywood boat stand pieces (4) Tools and adhesives needed for completion CA or epoxy

m 1. Attach the side boat pieces by interlocking

them into the end pieces as shown.

Section 2: Attaching the Turn Fin

Unscrew the 2 knurled hatch-mounting screws from the rear of the hatch. Lift the hatch from the boat.

m 2. Secure the interlocking boat stand with

medium-thick CA or epoxy. Make certain you allow the CA or epoxy to fully cure before placing the boat on the stand.

Section 4: Installing the Radio System Batteries

Tools and Accessories Required

12 AA batteries

2.5mm hex wrench

Parts Required

Turn fin 3mm hex screws (2) Tools and adhesives needed for completion 3mm hex driver Blue threadlock

m 1. Locate the included turn fin. This will be

attached to the right sponson. Any attempt to turn the boat left may cause the boat to flip, especially if this is done in a tight diameter and at high speeds.

m 2. Place the Miss Elam on the completed boat

stand once the glue has fully cured.

m 3. Locate the turn fin and the included 3mm

hex screws (2) to secure the turn fin.

m 4. Carefully place a few drops of blue threadlock

on the threads of all four hex screws. This will help to keep the screws secured to the blind nuts within the sponson.

m 5. Carefully attach the turn fin onto the right

sponson as shown and tighten the hex screws with a 3mm hex driver.

Receiver Batteries

m 1. Remove the 2.5mm hex head screws that

secure the clear Lexan radio box cover.

m 2. Remove the receiver battery holder and install

4 AA alkaline batteries in the battery holder. Note proper polarity.

m 3. Wrap the battery holder in the foam

provided. Secure the foam using a rubber band. Reinstall the battery holder into the radio compartment.

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