Water-Resistant Vehicle With Waterproof Electronics - Axial SCX10 Instruction Manual

WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS

Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a
combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to allow
you to operate the product in many "wet conditions," including puddles,
creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain.
While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not completely
waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine.
The various electronic components used in the vehicle, such as the
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) and servo(s) are waterproof, however,
most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and should not
be submerged.
Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, 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 vehicle and to keep
the warranty intact, the procedures described in the "Wet Conditions
Maintenance" section below 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 the vehicle
in those conditions.
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.
Wet Conditions Maintenance
• 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 housing.
• Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the mud and dirt
off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings and transmission.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.
• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the vehicle and
help remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners.
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 vehicle.
• Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the battery
manufacturer before use. Do not use Li-Po batteries in wet conditions.
• The included transmitter is not waterproof or water-resistant. If using
a different transmitter than the one included, consult your transmitter's
manual or the manufacturer before operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.
• Do not operate your vehicle 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.
• 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. Alter the gear
ratio by using a smaller pinion or larger spur gear. This will increase
torque (and motor life) when running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet
conditions that will increase the load on the motor for an extended period
of time.
• Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with a
water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not spray the motor.
• Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to
drip for a few hours.
• Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the
following:
• Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
• All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
• Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bushings
with lightweight motor oil.
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