Water-Resistant Boat With Waterproof Electronics; General Precautions; Wet Conditions Maintenance - ProBoat Zelos Twin Owner's Manual

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 Electronic Speed Control (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 below 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 through 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 where lightning
may be 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 every use. Operating
your boat in salt water is at the sole discretion of the
modeler.
• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your
motor if it has not been certified as water-resistant
or waterproof. If the motor becomes excessively
wet, apply very light throttle until the water is mostly
removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at high
speeds may rapidly damage the motor.
• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the
motor. The additional resistance of operating in water
causes excess strain.
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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 disconnect the ESC and
motor. 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 the flex shaft and all moving parts. Dry and
lubricate parts after every 30 minutes of operation or if
the boat becomes submerged.
If the boat becomes submerged in water, immediately
service the motor bearings by spraying them with water
displacement fluid. Then lubricate the bearings with
medium oil (DYNE0100) and allow it to penetrate the
bearings before running the boat again.
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. Do not spray the
motor.
• Let the boat air dry before you store it. Water (and oil)
may continue to drip for a few hours.
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