Pro Boat PRB3900S User Manual [en, fr, it]

WidowMaker 22 Brushless Electric Powered Deep-V

WidowMaker 22 Deep-V à moteur brushless

WidowMaker 22 Brushless Alimentata ad elettricità Deep-V

Instruction Manual Manuel d’utilisation Manuale d’uso

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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

http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/Files/PRB3900S-manual.pdf

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 superfi cial 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.

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

Specifications

Hull Length .................................................................................... 22 in (558mm)

Beam ........................................................................................... 6.5 in (165mm)

Motor .............................................................Water-cooled Hi-performance 2900Kv

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

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

Steering System .......................................... Offset Rudder with Built-in Water Pickup

Speed Control ............................... Water-cooled 30-Amp Brushless ESC with Reverse

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat®
WidowMaker 22 Brushless EP Ready-To-Run
boat. Please read these instructions carefully
before attempting to operate your boat.

The WidowMaker 22 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. Age Recommendation

Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is
not a toy. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision.

Table of Contents

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

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................ 3

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

General Guidelines ..........................................................................................................4

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

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

Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand ...............................................................................5

Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries .....................................................................5

Section 3: Installing the Battery Pack ................................................................................ 6

Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter .................................................................................. 7

Section 5: Checking the Radio System ............................................................................7-8

Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water ...........................................................................9

Section 7: Handling Adjustment ........................................................................................ 9

Section 8: Maintenance ..................................................................................................10

Section 9: Speed Control Programming ............................................................................10

Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft .......................................................................10–11

Section 11: Warranty Information...............................................................................12–13

Section 12: Compliance Information ................................................................................14

Section 13: Replacement Parts ........................................................................................15

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.

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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 WidowMaker 22 Brushless Deep-V
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
WidowMaker 22 Brushless Deep-V in low
wake, low wind conditions and in areas free
of people, wildlife and objects.

Additional Required Items

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.

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

• 8 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter

• 1-7.2V Ni-MH Battery Pack with Deans Connector (PRB3316) or 1-7.4V Li-Po 25C Battery
(DYN5360D)

• Prophet Plus AC/DC Charger (DYN4036) or for Li-Po batteries, the Passport AC/DC Lipo
Charger 6S (DYN4066)

• Tamiya/Deans adapter (PRB3312)

PRB3316

5100mAh

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Contents

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.

• Assembled WidowMaker 22
Brushless EP RTR

• Pro Boat radio transmitter

• Boat stand

Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries

Install 8 AA alkaline batteries into the
transmitter, following the instructions
provided for your radio system.

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Section 3: Installing the Battery Pack

Carefully remove the hatch from the hull.

Follow the instructions included with your fast
charger to ensure a safe charge.

Attach the hook and loop material to the
batteries and the battery boxes.

The Pro Boat water-cooled ESC comes
pre-wired with a Deans connector. Use
a 6-cell battery pack listed below for
optimum performance.

• PRB3316 7.2V 5100mAh
w/Deans Connector

• DYN5360D 7.4V 5300mAh 25C Li-Po

w/Deans connector

Due to the high current demands of
a brushless powered boat, Pro Boat
recommends only the batteries listed
above or equivalent.

Pro Boat offers a charge adapter (PRB3312)
to allow you to charge the PRB3316 battery
with Deans connectors with conventional
chargers that use Tamiya-style connectors.

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Install a fully charged battery pack into
the hull.

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Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter

Note: Refer to the radio instructions for
specific information on transmitter setup.

Adjust both the Throttle and Steering trims to
the center position.

Turn on the transmitter, then connect the
battery to the ESC. It may be necessary
to adjust the throttle trim knob to stop the
propeller from turning while the throttle
trigger is in the neutral position.

Throttle

Trim

Adjust the rudder trim knob so that the
rudder is centered prior to operation. You
may adjust this control to make the boat run
straight during operation.

Steering

Trim

Section 5: Checking the Radio System

Ensure the antenna is properly placed through
the antenna tube. It may be necessary to
slightly pull the antenna tube out to make
certain the radio range is sufficient.

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Section 5: Checking the Radio System

The control arm should move toward the
back of the boat when right input is given.
Conversely, when left input is given, the
control arm should move toward the front of
the boat.

Right Turn

The ESC will beep until you give full throttle
input. The auto sensing circuitry will
select full throttle position when you hold
full throttle during initial setup. Release
the throttle trigger. With the propeller
free from any objects, give some throttle
input to ensure that the motor is working.
If everything appears to be functioning
correctly, you are ready to run your boat.

Note: The auto sensing voltage cutoff will
also cut off power to the motor when the
ESC senses that the batteries are nearing
full discharge. To reset, return the throttle
trigger to neutral.

Note: If you are transporting your boat,
make sure you disconnect the battery
from the speed controller and then turn
your radio off until you are ready to run
the boat. Once ready, simply turn the radio
on and plug the battery into the speed
controller, again making sure that the boat
is in neutral.

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Right Turn

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Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water

Make sure the radio is "ON" and the
batteries are plugged into the speed
controller. Test the radio system for proper
operation and then carefully place the boat
in the water. Pilot the boat at slow speeds,
staying close to the shoreline to ensure
you have good control and that the boat is
functioning correctly. Be certain to avoid all
objects in the water at all times.

Section 7: Handling Adjustment

Operate your WidowMaker 22 Brushless EP
in low to medium wake conditions to avoid
having problems with the boat overturning.
If the conditions are questionable, adjust the
prop strut down a bit to reduce the likelihood
of having the boat overturn. The motor
mount is slotted to allow you to move the
motor slightly when adjusting the propeller
strut. Loosen the motor mounting screws
when adjusting the propeller strut angle and
retighten after adjustment is complete.

Once you feel comfortable with the control of
your boat, it is safe to go further away from
the shoreline and at faster speeds. When you
notice the boat beginning to lose speed, bring
the boat back to shore. It will be necessary to
allow the electronic components to cool down
and to replace or recharge the battery before
heading out again.

You may also turn the dual rate dial
down to reduce rudder travel in rough
water conditions.

Steering Dual

Rate

Loosen to

Adjust

Propeller Strut

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Section 8: Maintenance

Before and at the end of each run, make sure
all screws are tight and the propeller is free
from any entanglement.

Section 9: Speed Control Programming

The electronic speed control (esc) features a
Ni-MH/Li-Po switch to easily change the cutoff
voltage for each battery type.

Caution: It is imperative that you do
not attempt to use Li-Po batteries in the
WidowMaker 22 Brushless unless the cutoff
switch is in the Li-Po position or serious
damage to the batteries and electronics
may occur.

Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft

Note: Do not turn off the transmitter first
or the receiver may pick up stray signals
and run out of control.

Lubricating the flex shaft is vital to the life
of the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a
water seal, keeping water from entering the
hull through the stuffing box.

Lubricate the flex shaft, propeller shaft
and all moving parts after every 2–3 hours
of operation.

 1. Use either two crescent wrenches, two

10mm wrenches, or a combination of
either to loosen the collet nut.

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Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft

 2. Remove the 3mm propeller strut screw

and remove the drive system by sliding
the flex shaft out of the stuffing box.

3mm propeller

strut screw

Leave a 1mm–2mm

gap here to allow

for flex shaft

shrinkage under

load.

 3. Clean any debris and dirt from the flex

shaft with a degreasing cleaner. Lubricate
the drive shaft with PRB0100 Waterproof
Marine Grease (see your local hobby
shop). Reinstall the drive shaft in reverse
order. Be sure to reinstall the nylon
washer between the universal and the
stuffing box.

Note: Running the WidowMaker 22
Brushless EP RTR in salt water could cause
some parts to corrode. If you run the boat
in salt water, rinse it thoroughly in fresh
water after each use and lubricate the drive
system.

Because of its corrosive effects, running
RC boats in saltwater is at the discretion
of the modeler.

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Section 11: Warranty and Repair Policy

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
Horizon reserves the right to change or
modify this warranty without notice and
disclaims all other warranties, express
or implied.

(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 all
warranty claims.

(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY
OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
ABOUT NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABIL­ ITY 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
modifi cation 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 Product 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, fi nal assembly,
modifi cation 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 confl ict of law principals).

Warranty Services

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 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
Product Support representative. You may also fi nd
information on our website at www.horizonhobby.
com.

Inspection or Repairs

If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired,
please use the Horizon Online Repair Request
submission process found on our website or
call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. 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. An Online Repair Request is available at
www.horizonhobby.com http://www.horizonhobby.
com under the Repairs tab. If you do not have
internet access, please contact Horizon Product

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Section 11: Warranty and Repair Policy

Support to obtain a RMA number along with
instructions for submitting your product for repair.
When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide
your complete name, street address, email address
and phone number where you can be reached
during business hours. When sending product into
Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list
of the included items, and a brief summary of the
problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must
be included for warranty consideration. Be sure
your name, address, and RMA number are clearly
written on the outside of the shipping carton.

Notice: Do not ship batteries to Horizon. If you
have any issue with a battery, please contact the
appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs

To receive warranty service, you must include
your original sales receipt verifying the proof­of-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.

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Antenna Separation Distance

When operating your transmitter, please be sure
to maintain a separation distance of at least 5
cm between your body (excluding fi ngers, hands,
wrists, ankles and feet) and the antenna to meet
RF exposure safety requirements as determined by
FCC regulations.
The illustrations below show the approximate 5 cm
RF exposure area and typical hand placement when
operating your Spektrum transmitter.

Non-Warranty Repairs

Should your repair not be covered by
warranty the repair will be completed and
payment will be required without notifi cation
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
notifi cation. Repair estimates are available upon
request. You must include this request with your
repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed
a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you
will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts
money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa,
MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.
By submitting any item to Horizon for inspection
or repair, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and
Conditions found on our website under the
Repairs tab.

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Section 12: Compliance Information

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Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2010080901

Product(s): WidowMaker 22 Deep-V 2.4 BL RTR
Item Number(s): PRB3900S

Equipment class: 2
The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifi cations

listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC:

EN 300-228 Technical requirements for Radio equipment.
EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment
EN 60950 Safety

Steven A. Hall

Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign, IL USA
June 06, 2009

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility
to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of
your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure

that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local
city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

Vice President
International Operations and Risk
Management
Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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