Troubleshooting Guide; Limited Warranty - ECX Revenge E Instruction Manual

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Problem
Short Run Time
Sluggish Action
Controls Reversed
Motor/ESC overheat
Doesn't Operate
Poor Range
The system will not connect
The receiver goes into failsafe
mode a short distance away
from the transmitter
The receiver quits responding
during operation
What this Warranty covers
Horizon Hobby, Inc. ("Horizon") warrants to the original purchaser
that the product purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects
in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
What is not covered
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic
damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation,
operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the
Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon
Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from
an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with
applicable technical regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO
OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS
ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT,
Possible cause
• Battery damaged/not charged
• Bind in drivetrain
• Aggressive driving style
• High drag driving enviroment
• Over-geared
• Bind in drivetrain
• Vehicle battery is not charged
• ST. REV or TH. REV
• Over-geared
• ESC fan not operating
• Transmitter batteries low
• Transmitter powered off
• ESC powered off
• Vehicle battery is not charged
• Motor leads not connected
• Receiver not bound
• Transmitter batteries low
• Transmitter antenna is damaged
• Receiver antenna damaged
• Transmitter and receiver too near each other
• T ransmitter and receiver too near large metal
objects (vehicles, etc.)
• T ransmitter accidentally put in bind mode; receiver
is no longer bound
• C heck the receiver antenna to ensure
it is not cut or damaged
• Low battery voltage
• L oose or damaged wires or connectors between
battery and receiver

lIMIted Warranty

solution
• Check/change battery
• Clean/adjust
• Apply throttle and brakes more smoothly
• Drive on a smoother and harder surface
• Install a smaller pinion
• Clean/adjust
• Replace/recharge
• Change switch position
• Install smaller pinion
• Add additional cooling vents to body
• Check connections/replace
• Replace/recharge
• Power On
• Power On
• Replace/recharge
• Connect motor leads
• Bind the receiver
• Replace/recharge
• Replace
• Check/repair/replace
• M ove transmitter 8–12 feet (2.4–3.6m) from
receiver
• M ove away from large metal objects
(vehicles, etc.)
• Rebind transmitter and receiver
• Contact Horizon Product Support
• M ake sure receiver antenna is in an antenna tube
and is above vehicle
• Completely recharge battery
• D o a check of the wires and connection
between battery and receiver. Repair or replace
wires and/or connectors
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED
THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE PURCHASER'S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser's remedy
Horizon's sole obligation and purchaser's sole and exclusive remedy
shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace,
any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves
the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim.
Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR
REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
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
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