ProBoat Stealthwake 23 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Stealthwake 23
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23-INCH DEEP V BRUSHED RTR
Owner's Manual
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
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 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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any
way outside of the instructions provided by 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.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a
manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to
the product or the property of others.
• When handling and/or transporting your boat, always pick up the boat
from the front, keeping all moving parts pointed away from you.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid
collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to
interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can
cause momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles,
traffic and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the
reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed
and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to unprotected
electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause
serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics
Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed and built with a
combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to allow you to
operate the product in calm, fresh water conditions.
While the entire boat is highly water-resistant, it is not completely
waterproof and your boat should NOT be treated like a submarine. The
various electronic components used in the boat, such as the ESC, servo(s)
and receiver are waterproof, however, most of the mechanical components
are water-resistant and require additional maintenance after use.
Metal parts, including the bearings, pins, screws and nuts, propeller, rudder,
rudder mounts, prop struts, 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 boat and to keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the
"Wet Conditions Maintenance" section must be performed regularly.
CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this product
and complying with the following precautions could result in
product malfunction and/or void the warranty.
General Precautions
• Read the WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE procedures and make
sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly maintain your
boat.
• Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the battery
manufacturer before use. Caution should be taken when using Li-Po
batteries in wet conditions.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter's
manual or the manufacturer before operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or boat when lightning is present.
• Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive. If you choose to run
your boat in salt water, immediately rinse the boat in fresh water after
each use. Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole discretion of
the modeler.
Wet Conditions Maintenance
• Drain any water that has collected in the hull by removing the drain plug
or canopy and tilting the boat in the appropriate direction to drain the
water.
CAUTION: Always keep hands, fingers, tools and any loose or
hanging objects away from rotating parts.
• Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an air
compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out any water that may
be inside the recessed connector housings.
• Remove all moving parts. Dry and lubricate parts after every 30 minutes
of operation or if the boat becomes submerged.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your boat.
• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the boat and help
remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners.
• Spray the bearings, fasteners and other metal parts with a water-
displacing light oil or lubricant.
• Let the boat air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to
drip for a few hours.
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Charging Your Boat Battery
1. Connect the battery to the battery charger.
2. Connect the battery charger to an AC power outlet.
3. Allow the battery to charge for 12 hours.
Charging Warnings
» NEVER LEAVE THE BATTERY AND CHARGER UNATTENDED DURING USE.
NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
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Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product.
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Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge batteries.
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» Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
» Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
» Never allow the batteries or charger to come into contact with
moisture at any time.
Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended
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between 50–80°F [10–26°C]) or place in direct sunlight.
Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger cannot charge batteries such as "heavy duty," "alkaline,"
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"mercury" or "lithium" batteries.
» Always connect to the charger correctly.
» Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging and let them cool between charges.
Always inspect the battery before charging.
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Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions.
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Always make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the
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requirements of this charger.
» Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery while charging.
» Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form during the
charge process.
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could
result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
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Powering Up Your Boat
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1. Power on the transmitter. Ensure the throttle is not
reversed and the throttle trim is neutral.
2. Connect the battery to the ESC.
3. Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC.
The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range
after 3 seconds. A beep will sound, indicating battery
chemistry and cell count:
• 1 beep: Ni-MH or Ni-Cd
• 2 beeps: 2S Li-Po
4. Test the transmitter's control of the boat with the
boat on the display stand.
CAUTION: Always keep hands a safe distance from
the propeller.
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Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
Connecting
1. Connect the RED (+) ESC wire to the RED (+) motor
wire.
2. Connect the BLACK (–) ESC wire to the BLACK (–) motor
wire.
Calibrating
Ensure proper ESC function by calibrating the ESC to your
transmitter inputs.
1. Power OFF the ESC.
2. Ensure your transmitter is powered ON, the throttle is
not reversed, the throttle trim is neutral and the throttle
travel range is at 100%.
3. Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC.
Programming
The ESC comes with two jumpers pre-installed in the MODE:
Forward/Brake/Reverse) and BATT: Ni-MH configurations.
To change the mode to F/B/R (forward/brake/reverse) or F/R
(forward/reverse) or change the battery type to Ni-MH:
1. Power OFF the ESC.
2. Disconnect the jumper from the default port and connect
it to the desired port.
3. Power ON the ESC.
If the jumpers are lost or not installed, the ESC will default to
MODE: F/B/R and BATT: Ni-MH.
WARNING: Do not connect bind plugs or receiver
servo leads into the ESC programming port. Doing
so may damge the ESC and/or components.
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Transmitter Controls
Battery Level Indicator
Solid Red and Green:
Battery voltage is
good (above 4V).
Solid Red: Battery
voltage is critically low
(below 4V). Replace
transmitter batteries.
Throttle Dual Rate
Adjusts the maximum
amount of throttle the
vehicle can be given
Steering Dual Rate
Adjusts the amount
the rudder moves
when the steering
wheel is turned
left or right
Throttle Trim
Adjusts the neutral
point of the electronic
speed control
Steering Trim
Adjust to make
the vehicle drive
straight with
no input at the
steering wheel
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Installing Your Transmitter Battery
This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries.
1. Remove the battery cover from the transmitter.
2. Install the batteries as shown.
3. Install the battery cover.
CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries
may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property.
CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
national regulations.
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NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the ESC
when you have finished operating your vehicle. The ESC's
switch only controls power to the receiver and servos.
The ESC will continue to draw current when connected
to the battery, resulting in possible damage to the battery
through over-discharge.
4. The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range after
3 seconds.
5. One long beep will sound when the ESC is ready to run.
Forward/ Forward/
Mode
Forward/
Brake/ Reverse
Brake
Reverse (F/R ((Crawler
(F/B)
(F/B/R) Mode))
Li-Po Ni-MH
Battery
(BATT)
Reverse Switch
Allows you to change the direction of
steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV)
controls (Ensure proper function with a
radio system test).
Power Switch
Power on or off the transmitter
Steering Wheel
Control steering.
Right and Left
steering
Throttle Trigger
Controls power
to the motor
for forward
or reverse
Reverse
Stop
Forward
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Binding
The included transmitter and receiver are bound
at the factory. If you need to rebind, follow the
instructions below.
1. Power off the transmitter and boat switch.
2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the boat.
3. Power on the boat switch. The RED LED on the
receiver flashes.
You must rebind when binding the receiver to a
4. Press and release the bind button (A) on the
different transmitter.
receiver.
The RED LED on the receiver flashes.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to bind the transmitter
5. Power on the transmitter. and receiver if there are other compatible
transmitters in bind mode within 400 feet. Doing
6. The RED LED on the receiver turns solid when
so may result in unexpected binding.
the radio system is bound.
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Range Check
Perform a range check at the beginning of each boating
session, after repair or after installation of new batteries.
1. With the radio system powered on and connected,
walk away from your boat 90 feet (32 m).
2. Have an assistant remain with the boat to check for
proper control movement of the rudder in response to
your transmitter input.
3. If everything appears to be operating correctly,
prepare to operate the boat in the water.
NOTICE: Do not operate the motor without water
cooling circulation or damage may result.
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Operating and Maintaining
Drivetrain Lubrication
Lubricate the driveshaft and all moving parts after every 30 minutes of operation. Lubricate the drive strut
after every 90 minutes of operation.
1. In the hull, use a 1.5mm Allen wrench, loosen the set screw from the driveshaft.
2. Slide the driveshaft out from the stuffing tube at the rear of the boat.
3. Wipe the old lubricant and material from the driveshaft.
4. Lubricate the full length of the assembly up to the drive dog using marine grease (DYNE4200 or
DYNE4201). Also apply grease to the coupler threads.
5. Carefully reinstall the driveshaft, stuffing tube and coupler. If the driveshaft is difficult to remove or install
in the coupler, use a flat screwdriver to spread the grips of the coupler.
NOTICE: Running the boat in saltwater could cause some parts to corrode. If you run the boat in
saltwater, rinse it thoroughly in freshwater after each use and lubricate the drive system.
Battery Pack Installation
1. Loosen the 2 screws on the rear of the canopy.
2. Carefully lift the rear of the canopy and pull back to disengage the 2 front pins from the hull.
3. Install the battery in the compartment. Secure it with the hook and loop straps. If running your boat in
rougher water conditions, the use of Waterproof Hook and Loop Tape (DYNK0300) may also be needed
to fully secure the battery.
4. Connect the battery pack to the ESC power connector.
Tip: Move the packs forward or back to adjust the center of gravity for your boat. Move the packs toward
the bow so the bow rides lower in the water. Move the packs away from the bow so that the bow rides
higher in the water.
Antenna Tube Installation
Install the receiver antenna in the tube as shown.
Keep the end of the antenna above the boat's waterline to get the best transmitter
reception. Apply clear tape (DYNM0102), if desired.
NOTICE: Do not cut or kink the receiver antenna or damage may result.
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When You Are Finished
1. Power off the ESC.
2. Power off the receiver.
3. Power off the transmitter.
4. Disconnect and remove the battery from the boat.
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Tip: Always remove the canopy before storage or moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat.
5. Drain water from inside the hull using the drain plug.
6. Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including the water cooling lines and jacket around the motor.
7. Remove the hatch before storing your boat.
8. Repair any damage or wear to the boat.
9. Lubricate the flex shaft using Pro Boat® Marine Grease (DYNE4200 or DYNE4201).
10. Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of your boat, including water and wind conditions.
Tip: The hook and loop strips in the boat retain water. To dry them, press on them with a dry cloth.
NOTICE: When you are finished boating, never leave the boat in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area
such as a car. Doing so can damage the boat.
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