Pro Boat PRB3550S User Manual

Miss Elam 1/12 Brushless EP Unlimited Hydro

Owner's Manual

Built under license from Ellstrom Manufacturing

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support 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:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a 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 superﬁcial 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 attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction ...............................................................................................3

Inspection ................................................................................................3

General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Contents .................................................................................................4

Additional Required Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand ...........................................................................4

Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Section 3: Installing the 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Section 5: Checking the Radio System ...........................................................................6

Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water .........................................................................6

Section 7: Handling Adjustment ................................................................................7

Section 8: Maintenance ......................................................................................7

Section 9: Speed Control Programming ..........................................................................7

Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Warranty and Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Compliance Information for the European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat® Miss Elam Brushless EP ready-to-run boat. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate your boat.

Inspection

Carefully remove the boat and radio transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat to make sure no damage is present. If you notice damage is present, please contact the hobby shop where you purchased it.

General Guidelines

It is important that you read and follow this instruction manual along with the radio system manual before you run this exciting boat. Failure to read and understand the manual could result in personal injury, property damage or permanent damage to your boat. It is also important to run your boat responsibly. With proper care and maintenance, you will be able to proudly enjoy your Miss Elam for many years to come.

When operating the boat, stay clear of people, full-scale boats, stationary objects and wildlife. It is preferable to operate the Miss Elam in low wake, low wind conditions and in areas free of people, wildlife and objects.

Before you operate your model, make sure that your frequency is clear. If someone is operating on the same frequency, both models could go out of control, possibly causing damage to the models or to others. Check all of the hardware and the propeller for damage and loose screws before and after each run.

If at any time while operating your model you sense any abnormal function, end your operation immediately. Do not operate your boat again until you are certain the problem has been corrected. Always

stay clear of the propeller.

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

The Miss Elam Brushless EP comes ready-to-run with the Pro Boat

2.4GHz radio system and electronic speed controller already installed. All assembly and building is done at the factory, allowing you to quickly get your boat running.

Safety, Precautions, and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.

Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.

This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.

Always operate your model in an open area away from people.•

Avoid operating your model where injury or damage can occur.•

Never operate the model out in populated areas for any reason.•

Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.•

Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any • optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.

Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of • the reach of children.

Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid prolonged • water exposure to all equipment not speciﬁcally designed and protected for this purpose.

Specifications

Hull Length ........................26 in (660mm)

Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3 in (210mm)

Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water-cooled High-performance A3630-1500 Brushless Motor

Radio System ......................Pro Boat 2.4GHz Pistol-grip

Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct Drive with Propeller Strut

Steering System ....................Off-set Rudder with Water Pickup

Speed Control ......................Water-cooled 45-Amp Brushless ESC

Contents

Additional Required Items

You will need to purchase the following to get your boat on the water:

4 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter •

7.2V Ni-MH Battery Pack with Deans connector (PRB3316) (2) • OR 7.4V 5300 25C LiPo (DYN5360D) (2)

Twin Peak Dual Battery Charger (DYN4033)•

Tamiya/Deans adapter (PRB3312)•

Miss Elam Brushless EP RTR•

Pro Boat radio transmitter•

Boat stand•

PRB3316

5100mAh

Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand

Attach the side stand pieces by interlocking them into the end pieces as shown. Secure the interlocking pieces with medium CA or epoxy. Make certain you allow the adhesive to fully cure before placing your boat on the stand.

Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries

Install 4 fully charged AA alkaline batteries into the transmitter, following the instructions provided for your radio system. Be sure to install the batteries with respect to proper polarity.

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