Horizon Hobby Chevy Napa 1972 Owner's Manual

1972 Chevy
EN
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 www.horizonhobby.com
or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resourcestab 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES
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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.
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Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
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Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support
equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
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Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
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Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for
this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
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Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even
death.
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Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
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), servo(s) and receiver 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 to follow 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.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure that you have all
the tools you will need to properly maintain your vehicle.
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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.
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Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter's manual or the
manufacturer before operation.
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Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.
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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.
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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.
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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.
WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE
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Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them at high speed. With the body
removed, place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for a few short bursts until the
water has been removed.
CAUTION: Always keep hands, fingers, tools and any loose or hanging objects away
from rotating parts when performing the above drying technique.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with a water-displacing light
oil. Do not spray the motor.
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Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.
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Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the following:
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Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
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All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
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Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bearings with lightweight
motor oil.
BOX CONTENTS
Body 1972 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck, Clear (VTR230059)
Transmitter 2.4 GHz 3-Channel Transmitter (AAA batteries) (HRZ00001)
Motor
Brushed 15T, 540 (DYN1172)
ESC/Receiver 2-Channel Receiver with Brushed ESC (HRZ00003)
Operating Weight 2.3kg (5 lb.)
Included Charger AC Wall charger, 9V 200mA output EC3™ battery connector
Speedpack ® 4500mAh Ni-MH 6-Cell Flat,
Included Battery
with EC3™ connector (DYN1080EC)
Recommended
Prophet Sport NiMH 35W AC Charger (DYNC2000CA)
Recplacement Charger
1
Charge the Vehicle 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 24 hours.
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2
Remove the body
from the vehicle
3
Install the
vehicle battery
CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the ESC with reversed polarity will cause damage to the ESC, the battery or both. Damage caused by
incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.
4
Install the Transmitter Batteries
ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING TRANSMITTER HANDLE
Assemble
1. On the top transmitter portion, press the rear button.
2. Slide the transmitter handle into the track.
Disassemble
1. On the top transmitter portion, press the rear button.
2. Slide the transmitter handle out of the track.
Install the batteries in the handle
This transmitter requires 4 AAA 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.
5
Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
Connecting
1. Connect the ESC EC3 Connector to the EC3 Battery Connector
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.
4. The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range after 3 seconds.
5. One long beep will sound when the ESC is ready to run.
Programming
The ESC comes with a jumper pre-installed in the MODE: BATT: Ni-MH.
To change the battery type:
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 jumper are lost or not installed, the ESC will default to 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.
6
Transmitter Controls
8 9
7
6
5
4
3
1
2
ADJUSTING THE DUAL RATES
The transmitter allows you to adjust steering and throttle dual rates.
Steering Dual Rate
1. Power ON the transmitter.
2. Power ON the vehicle.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully left or right on the transmitter and hold
that position.
4. To adjust the endpoints press the Steering Trim +/- button to increase or
decrease the throw.
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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 con-
nected to the battery, resulting in possible damage to the battery through
over-discharge.
Battery Mode
Selection
Servo Port
Servo Port
Y Harness
Servo
Lights
Battery Mode Selection
NiMH
1. Steering Wheel Controls direction (left/right) of the model
2. Throttle Trigger Controls speed and direction (forward/brake/reverse) of the model
3. ON/OFF Switch Turns the power ON/OFF
4. Throttle Trim/Dual Rate Adjusts the throttle trim/end points
5. Steering Trim/Dual Rate Adjusts the steering trim/end points
6. CH 3
7. Indicator Lights
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Solid blue light—Indicates radio connectivity and adequate battery power
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Flashing blue light—Indicates the battery voltage is critically low. Replace
batteries
8. REV Reverses the steering wheel and throttle functions
9. Antenna Transmits the signal to the model
Throttle Dual Rate
1. Place the vehicle on a stand, and power ON the transmitter.
2. Power ON the vehicle.
3. Apply either forward or reverse throttle input on the transmitter and
hold that position.
4. To adjust the endpoints press the Throttle Trim +/- button to increase
or decrease throw.
NOTICE: Do not adjust the throttle dual rate while the vehicle is pow-
ered on and the rear wheels are in contact with any surface. Adjusting
the throttle dual rate may power the motor, which could cause damage
to property or personal injury.
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Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver to
recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a
single specific transmitter. The transmitter and receiver
are bound at the factory. If you need to rebind, follow the
instructions below:
1. Connect a fully charged battery to the receiver.
2. Power on the receiver. The receiver LED flashes, indicating
the receiver is in bind mode.
3. Insert a small tool to press the BIND Button of the receiver
and remove it immediately.
4. Power ON the transmitter. The receiver LED goes solid.
8
Re-install the
body on the
vehicle
9
Power on the
transmitter
10
Power on the
vehicle
11
Control Test
1. Do a test of the transmitter's control of the vehicle with the
vehicle's wheels off the ground.
2. Start driving slowly, and, if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust
the steering trim dial on the transmitter.
IMPORTANT: Seat the motor brushes by driving smoothly on a flat
surface during use of the first battery charge. Properly seating the
motor brushes will increase the life and performance of the motor.
When You Are Finished
LiPo
12
Power off the
vehicle
13
Power off the
transmitter
14
Remove and
recharge the
vehicle battery
Bind Button
5. Power OFF the receiver to save the settings.
6. Power OFF the transmitter.
You must rebind when:
• When you want different failsafe positions (e.g. when
throttle or steering reverse has been changed).
• Binding the receiver to a different transmitter.
NOTICE: Do not attempt to bind the transmitter and
receiver if there are other compatible transmitters in bind
mode within 400 feet. Doing so may result in unexpected
binding.