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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...
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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.
Connection and Installation Mount the ESC so it cannot move around inside the aircraft and in a location where it can receive free-flowing air during operation. It is normal for the ESC to get warm while in operation. Motor Leads Motor* Receiver * Throttle...
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Throttle Range Calibration When you first install the ESC, you will need to calibrate the throttle range. WARNING: Remove the propeller from the aircraft for safety during setup. Removing the propeller from the motor enables the operation to be tested safely. WARNING: For some radio control systems (Futaba and Tactic in particular), you will need to reverse the throttle channel for normal operation where OFF is with the...
Programmable Items 1. Brake: Enabled/Disabled. Default is Disabled 2. Battery Type: Lithium (LiIon or LiPo)/Nickel based (NiMH or NiCd). Default is LiPo 3. Low Voltage Cutoff Reaction. Default is Soft Cut-Off. 4. Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC): Low/Medium/High. Default is Medium. LVC behavior is different for different battery types is and based on the battery type selected.
Entering Programming Mode 1. Remove the propeller. 2. If you haven’t already, calibrate the throttle range. 3. Power on the transmitter then move the throttle stick to full. (prevents throttle high warning). 4. Connect the battery pack to the ESC. 5.
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Sub-Menu Within Each Programmable Item: Set the value by moving throttle stick to the top position when you hear the tones that indicate the value you want. A tone will indicate the value is set and saved. One Short Two Short Three Short Feature Tone...
Warning Tones The ESC begins to check the voltage when the battery pack is connected. 1. If the ESC does not arm normally the motor will emit a series of tones. TONES SCENARIO Repeating double tone Voltage outside of acceptable range when the power is connected Repeating single tone The ESC cannot detect a normal...
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ESC Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Reverse the throttle Throttle reversed setting in your transmitter Calibration not working Throttle travel reduced Reset throttle travel to in transmitter 100% in your transmitter Check all wiring connections and range check your RC system.
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. ...
Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, 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.
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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 a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
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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.
Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Pur- Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address chase Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ (Repairs and RequestForm/ 2904 Repair Requests) United Research Rd. Horizon Product productsupport@horizonhobby. States of Champaign, Support com. America Illinois, (Product Techni- 877-504-0233...
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• 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...
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