Pro Boat PRB4000BDC User Manual

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Owners Manual

Specifications

Length ....................................................................................30.125 in (765mm)

Overall Length ...........................................................................35.75 in (908mm)

Beam ........................................................................................ 11.0 in (279mm)

Height ....................................................................................... 6.75 in (171mm)

Motor .......................................................... A3630 1800Kv Water-cooled Brushless

Servo ............................................................. Spektrum S100 Metal Gear Hi-torque

Receiver ......................................................................... Spektrum 2.4GHz Marine

Speed Control ............................................................60-amp Waterproof Brushless

Hull Material .......................................................................... Fiberglass Composite

Battery ...... 7.4V 2S 25C Li-Po or 7.2V Sub-C with Deans Connector (2) (not included)

Radio ............................................................................... 2-channel (not included)

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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 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 disassemble, 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

Notice ................................................................................................................. 2

Meaning of Special Language ................................................................................. 2

Table of Contents .................................................................................................2

Recommended Tools and Adhesives ........................................................................ 3

Recommended Radio Equipment and Batteries ......................................................... 3

General Guidelines and Safety Precautions .............................................................. 3

Basic Assembly ....................................................................................................4

Handling Adjustments ........................................................................................... 6

Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 8

Warranty and Repair Policy .................................................................................. 11

Warranty Services ......................................................................................... 12–13

Compliance Information for the European Union ..................................................... 14

Replacement Parts .............................................................................................. 15

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Recommended Tools and Adhesives

• Needle nose pliers

• Marine grease (PRB0100 or PRB0101)

• Paper towel

• Rubbing alcohol

Recommended Radio Equipment and Batteries

You will need a 2-channel transmitter.
We recommend one of the crystal-free,
interference-free Spektrum
radio systems using DSM marine technology.

Spektrum Marine compatible
transmitters:

• DX3E (SPM3160)

• DX2.0 (SPM20220)

• DX3.0 (SPM20320)

• DX2S (SPM2120)

• DX3S (SPM3140)

• Pro Boat Pistol Grip 2.4GHz (PRB8060)

• Spektrum and JR DSM2

transmitters

™

, Pro Boat® or JR®

™

aircraft

• Open end wrench: 7mm, 8mm

• Phillips screwdriver: #1

• Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 3mm

• Clear tape (PRB0102)

Batteries

In addition, we recommend the purchase of
one of the following batteries:

• PRB3316 7.2V 5100mAh Ni-MH
with Deans Connector

• DYN5351D 7.4V 3200mAh 25C Li-Po
with Deans Connector

• DYN5352D 7.4V 4200mAh 25C Li-Po
with Deans Connector

• DYN5360D 7.4V 5300mAh 25C Li-Po
with Deans Connector

• DYN5361D 7.4V 6000mAh 25C Li-Po
with Deans Connector

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General Guidelines and Safety Precautions

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 Stiletto 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
Stiletto in low wake, low wind conditions and
in areas free of people, wildlife and objects.

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.

The Spektrum trademark is used with
permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

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Basic Assembly

Required Equipment and Accessories

Transmitter with batteries
Motor batteries (charged)
Hook and loop tape

 1. Locate the pieces for the boat stand.

The longer side pieces will key to the
shorter end pieces. Use a small amount of
Medium CA to glue the pieces together.

 2. Loosen the fittings securing the hatch

to the hull. Pull the rear of the hatch
away from the hull slightly and then
forward to remove it from the hull.

 3. Remove the clear battery cover from

the hull. Place the motor batteries in the
hull. The rear battery fits under the speed
control, and the forward battery lays flat
in the radio compartment. This keeps the
center of gravity low for the best handling
of your model. Use the hook and loop
tape supplied with your model to keep the
batteries from moving in the hull.

Note: Make sure to center the trims for
both the steering and throttle on your
transmitter.

 4. Move the switch on the transmitter to

the ON position. Connect the batteries to
the battery plugs from the speed control.

Be sure to use a PRB3311 Programming
module to adjust the cutoff voltage when
using Li-Po batteries to protect against over
discharging the batteries.

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The programming module offers other
beneficial adjustments like exponential
throttle curves, and timing adjustments. Visit
ProBoatModels.com and search "Programming
Module" for further details.

 6. Check the operation of the steering

in relationship to the steering wheel.
When the wheel is rotated clockwise,
the outboard motor must move right as
shown. If not, follow the instructions from
the radio to set the servo reversing for the
steering.

Note: It is recommended to bind the
receiver to the transmitter at this time.
Follow the instructions provided with your
radio system for this procedure. Stay
clear of the propeller in case the motor
begins to operate unexpectedly.

 5. Place the clear battery cover back

into position. We suggest using clear
tape around the edge of the cover to
keep water from entering the battery
compartment.

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