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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 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 superficial 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 a 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 attempt disassembly,
use with incompatible components or augment product in any
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way without the approval of 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years.
This is not a toy.
NOTICE: This product is only intended for use with unmanned,
hobby-grade, remote-controlled vehicles and aircraft. Horizon
Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and
will not provide warranty service related thereto.
Waterproof Component
Your new Spektrum® 70A Brushed Waterproof ESC has been
designed and built to allow you to operate the product in many
“wet conditions,” including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and
even rain.
While waterproof, this component has not been designed to be
immersed in water for long periods of time and should NOT be
treated like a submarine. In addition, most metal parts, including
any screws and nuts, 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 ESC and to
keep the warranty intact, it should only be used as described
in the “Usage Conditions” section of this manual. Additionally,
the procedures described in the “Wet Conditions Maintenance”
section must be performed regularly if you choose to run in wet
conditions. If you are not willing to perform the additional care and
maintenance required, then you should not operate your vehicle in
those conditions.
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CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this
product and comply with the following precautions
could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.
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 ESC.
• Do not operate your ESC where it could come in contact
with salt water (ocean water or water on salt-covered roads),
contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conductive
and highly corrosive, so use caution.
USAGE CONDITIONS
Your ESC will operate successfully in any of the following,
individual-usage scenarios:
• 2 hours continuous operation in damp grass or vegetation.
• 2 hours continuous operation in heavy fog (95% humidity,
saturated air, condensing water).
• 1 hour continuous operation in light rain (<0.10 in/2.5mm
per hour).
• 15 minutes continuous operation in heavy rain (>0.30
in/7.6mm per hour).
• 1 hour continuous operation in light sleet (<0.10 in/2.5mm
per hour).
• 1 hour continuous operation in light snow (<0.25 in/6.35mm
per hour).
• 45 minutes continuous operation in standing or running fresh
water (the water level should always remain below the vehicle
frame), or constant splashing water, without any immersion of
waterproof component(s).
• 5 minutes continuous operation in standing or running fresh
water (the water level should never rise higher than 0.5 in
(about 10mm) above the vehicle frame), constant splash-
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ing water, or frequent, intermittent immersion of waterproof
component(s).
• 1 hour continuous operation in damp sand, dirt, mud or snow
(the material level should always be below the vehicle frame),
constant splatter without any immersion or coverage of waterproof component(s).
Furthermore, when appropriate maintenance procedures (as
described below) are performed promptly following exposure,
the ESC will remain best protected from corrosion or other
long-term, water-related damage.
WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE
• Gently rinse the mud and dirt off the ESC with a garden hose.
• Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts.
• If you have an air compressor or a can of compressed air
available, blow off the ESC to help remove any water that
may have gotten into small crevices or corners. Dry any
water that may be inside a recessed connector housing.
• Let the ESC air dry before you store it. Water may continue
to seep or evaporate out of tight areas for a few hours.
NOTICE: This ESC is waterproofed for use in wet conditions.
Make sure the other components in your vehicle are waterproof
or water-resistant before driving in wet conditions.
Reverse, Forward/Brake
(Can be programmed via
SPMXCA200 or through the push
button on the switch)
(2) Standard Female Servo Connectors for Lights, etc @ 6V/7.4V
(Power Supplied by BEC)
1/10 On-Road, Off-Road, Scaler,
Crawler
Can Be Programmed Via
SPMXCA200 or Through the Push
Button on the Switch
2–3 Cell Li-Po/Li-Fe; 5–9 Cell
Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
540-/550-Size Motors
Below 8.4V; Down to 12T; Below
12.6V; Down to 35T
6V/7.4V – 4A (Shared Between
Receiver and Auxiliary Light Outputs)
Weight 1.76 oz (50 g)
Wiring Diagram
Auxiliary (Light)
Connectors
Programming Port
Power
Programming
Button
Throttle
Bullet
Connectors
Between ESC
and Motor
NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the ESC when
you have finished operating your vehicle. If you leave the
battery connected with the power switch in the OFF position,
the ESC will continue to draw current when connected to the
battery, resulting in possible damage to the battery through
over-discharge.
NOTICE: Do not connect a dedicated receiver battery to the
servo or programming ports. When the ESC/Receiver is turned
On it will provide the servo ports with 6V regulated power from
the main battery. If a dedicated receiver battery is connected to
the servo ports, the ESC/receiver may be damaged.
Connector to
Receiver
IC3 Power
Input
Connector
Heatsink
LED
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Installation
1.
Determine how to mount the ESC as specified by your vehicle’s
instruction manual, or in an area with adequate airflow and
protection from damage. Ensure all wiring connections can be
reached prior to mounting.
2.
Use double-sided foam tape or the mounting tabs with screws
on the bottom of the case to secure the ESC in position. The
switch can be mounted with double sided foam tape.
3.
Connect the red power connectors together and the black
power connectors together between the ESC and the motor.
4.
If you need to reverse the motor direction you can reverse the
power connections between the motor and ESC.
ESC and Transmitter Calibration
When using a new ESC it is important to calibrate it so the ESC
matches the throttle range on your transmitter. If you install a new
radio system, or make changes to the throttle/brake values in your
transmitter, you must redo the ESC Calibration Process. Failure to
calibrate the ESC to your radio system will result in the ESC not
working correctly. Set the Fail Safe on your radio to a neutral position to ensure the motor stops in the event of a signal loss.
1.
Power ON the transmitter, and begin with throttle values at
100% for dual rates and travel and at neutral for trim and
sub-trim.
Verify there are no ABS braking functions activated before
proceeding with calibration.
For transmitters without an LCD, turn the D/R knob to the max
setting, and center the throttle trim.
2.
Connect a battery to the ESC.
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3.
Press and hold the programming button on the switch case,
power on the ESC.
The red LED on the ESC will flash, and the motor will beep.
Release the programming button.
The ESC will enter the programming mode if the programming
button is not released within 3 seconds.
4.
With the throttle trigger and trim in the neutral position, press
and release the programming button. The red LED will flash
once, and the motor will emit 1 tone.
5.
Pull the throttle trigger to full throttle. Press and release the
programming button. The red LED will flash twice, and the
motor will emit 2 tones.
6.
Push the throttle trigger to full reverse. Press and release the
programming button. The red LED will flash 3 times, and the
motor will emit 3 tones.
7.
Power OFF the system with the ON/OFF switch.
8.
Power ON the system with the ON/OFF switch. The system is
ready for operation
TIP: Beeps from the motor may be quiet and difficult to hear,
use the LED status to help verify settings.
Operation
1.
Power on the transmitter.
2.
Power on the receiver.
3.
Disconnect the battery from the ESC after operation.
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ESC Programming via Switch Push Button
1.
Power ON your transmitter. Connect a battery to the ESC and
power it ON.
NOTICE: The transmitter and receiver must be connected.
2. Press and hold the programming button for 1 second.
OPTIONAL: Press and hold the programming button for 5
seconds to reset all ESC programming options.
3.
Release the programming button. The red LED will blink to
indicate it has entered programming mode
4.
The red LED blinks (and the motor beeps) to indicate the programming item. Press the programming button for 1 second in
order to toggle through the programmable items.
• 1 red LED blink for item one, 2 red LED blinks for item
2, etc.
• Items 5 and above: 1 long LED blink for item 5, 1 long
LED blink and 1 short LED blink for item 6, etc.
• Items 10 and above: 2 long LED blinks for item 10, 2 long
LED blinks and 1 short LED blink for item 11, etc.
5.
Press and hold the programing button for 3 seconds when you
want to enter a programming item.
6.
The LED blinks to indicate the programming value within the
item selection.
7.
Press and hold the programming button for 3 seconds when
you want to select a programming value.
8.
Power off the ESC.
9.
Begin the process again to change any other programming
values. One long LED blink and one long beep will indicate
when the ESC is ready to run.
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Programming the ESC via the SPMXCA200
Program Box
1.
Begin with no battery connected.
2.
Connect the cable for the programming box into the programming port as shown.
3.
Connect a battery and power ON the ESC.
OPTIONAL: The
ing “Reset” and then “OK” buttons.
4.
Press Select button on the program box once.
5.
Select the programming choices. Press SAVE after any
changes are made.
6.
Power off the ESC.
7.
Disconnect the cable for the programming box.
ESC settings can be reset to default by press-
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Programmable Features
1.
Running Mode
2.
Lipo Battery
3.
Cutoff Voltage
4.
Initial Start Force (%)
5.
Max Forward Force (%)
6.
Max Reverse Force (%)
7.
Max Brake Force (%)
8.
Initial Brake Force (%)
9.
Drag Brake (%)
10.
Drag Brake Rate (Level)
11.
Neutral Range (%)
12.
Start Mode / Punch (Level)
13.
PWM Frequency
14.
BEC Voltage
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Programmable Values
123456789
1 Fwd/BrkFwd/Rev/BrkFwd/Rev
2ONOFF
3 DisabledAuto (Low)Auto (Med) Auto (High)
40246810121416
5255075100
6255075100
7012.52537.55062.57587.5100
806.2512.5018.752531.2537.5043.7550
905105060708090100
10123456789
1134567891012
12123456789
131K2K4K8K16K
146.0V7.4V
Blacked out cells with white text represent the default settings.
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LED Indicator and Motor Sounds
Upon powering on the ESC, the LED will blink and the motor will
emit a series of beeps to indicate its status.
First it will display the battery mode selection, second the drag
brake setting, and then it will indicate it is ready to operate.
FeatureLED StatusMotor Sound
Ni-MH/Ni-CD Battery1 Blink1 Short Beep
2S Li-Po Battery2 Blinks2 Short Beeps
v Li-Po Battery3 Blinks3 Short Beeps
ESC Ready1 Long Blink1 Long Beep
During OperationLED Status
StopOFF
Forward Partial ThrottleBlinks
Full ThrottleSolid
Reverse Partial ThrottleBlinks
Full ThrottleSolid
Partial BrakeBlinks
Full BrakeSolid
Battery Low VoltageBlinks
OverheatBlinks
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Troubleshooting Guide
ProblemPossible CauseSolution
Recharge/replace
battery. Secure all
connections
Repair/replace ESC
switch/ESC
When the ESC LED
blinks, recharge/
replace battery
When the LED blinks,
let motor/ESC cool,
change set up or
gearing to avoid
overheating
Repair damaged wiring/replace battery
Repair/replace motor
Repair/replace wiring
or motor/ESC
Adjust throttle travel/
other throttle settings
on the transmitter/
ESC. Repeat the ESC
Calibration Procedure
ESC ON – No
motor function,
audible tone or
LED
Motor – Stops
and LED blinks
Motor – Accelerates irregularly
Motor – Does not
turn continuously
in response to
throttle
Motor – Slows
but will not stop
Battery/connection issue
Damaged ESC/
switch
Damaged motorRepair/replace
Low voltage
protection
Overheat
protection
Battery issue
Incorrect gearing Adjust/replace gearing
Worn or dam-
aged motor
ESC/motor
damaged
Incorrect
transmitter/ESC
calibration
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Troubleshooting Guide
ProblemPossible CauseSolution
Test the motor apart
from the vehicle
system, repair/replace
motor as needed
Adjust throttle travel/
other throttle settings
on the transmitter/
ESC. Repeat the ESC
Calibration Procedure
Recharge/replace
Select correct
model settings on
your transmitter, refer
to transmitter and/or
receiver manual
Bind transmitter to
receiver, refer to transmitter and/or receiver
manual
Adjust throttle travel/
other throttle settings
on the transmitter/
ESC. Repeat the ESC
Calibration Procedure
Steering Servo –
Operates; motor
does not run
Steering/Motor –
Do not function
Vehicle – Does
not operate at full
speed
Damaged motor
Incorrect
transmitter/ESC
calibration
Low battery
voltage
Wrong model
memory selected
on transmitter
Receiver not
bound to transmitter
Battery issueRecharge/replace
Incorrect
transmitter/ESC
calibration
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1-Year Limited Warranty
What this Warranty Covers – Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon)
warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the
“Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase.
What is Not Covered – This warranty is not transferable and
does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of
God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii)
modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service
by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center,
(v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi)
Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii)
use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND
HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES
THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL
SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S
INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy – Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s
sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option,
either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon
to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all
Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase
is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE
AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Limitation of Liability – HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
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LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN
ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN
CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY
OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 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 the Product,
purchaser is advised to return the 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). This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty
at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services – Your local hobby store
and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started,
you must contact your local distributor or 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 visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com,
submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone
number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.
Inspection or Services – If this Product needs to be inspected
or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use
the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request
submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain
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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 Service Request is available
at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_renderservice-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact
Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with
instructions for submitting your product for service. 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 LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you
have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the
appropriate Horizon Product Support ofce.
Warranty Requirements – For Warranty consideration, you must
include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase
date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product
will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Service – Should your service not be covered by
warranty, service 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 service you are agreeing to payment of the service without
notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You
must include this request with your item submitted for service.
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Non-warranty service 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 cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any
item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms
and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.
com/content/service-center_render-service-center.
ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership. If received,
a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further,
the sender will be responsible for arranging return
shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier
of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60
days from notication, after which it will be discarded.
Warranty and Service Contact Information
Country
Purchase
United
States
America
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of
of
Horizon
Hobby
Horizon Service
Center (Repairs
and Repair
Requests)
Horizon Product
Support (Product
Technical
Assistance)
Sales
Contact
Information
servicecenter.
horizonhobby.com/
RequestForm/
productsupport@
horizonhobby.com
877-504-0233
websales@
horizonhobby.com
800-338-4639
Address
2904
Research Rd.
Champaign,
Illinois
61822
USA
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FCC Information
SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Firma 70A Brushed Crawler Smart ESC
(SPMXSE1070): 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 modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
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be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Horizon Hobby, LLC
2904 Research Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822
Email: compliance@horizonhobby.com
Web: HorizonHobby.com
IC Information
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receivers(s)
that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the
following 2 conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Compliance Information for the European Union
EU COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
Firma 70A Brushed Crawler Smart ESC
(SPMXSE1070): Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares
that the device is in compliance with the following: 2014/30/EU
EMC Directive; RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU; RoHS 3 Directive Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at
the following internet address: https://www.horizonhobby.com/
content/support-render-compliance.
NOTE: This product contains batteries that are covered under the
2006/66/EC European Directive, which cannot be disposed of with
normal household waste. Please follow local regulations.
EU Manufacturer of Record:EU Importer of Record:
Horizon Hobby, LLCHorizon Hobby, GmbH
2904 Research RoadHanskampring 9
Champaign, IL 61822 USA22885 Barsbüttel Germany
WEEE NOTICE:
recovery and recycling.
This appliance is labeled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning waste
of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This
label indicates that this product should not be
disposed of with household waste. It should be
deposited at an appropriate facility to enable