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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.
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.
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.
• 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:
• 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.
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 http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a
manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the
product or property of others.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many
sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss
of control, so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from
full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional
support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach
of children.
• Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could
cause serious injury or even death.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Take care during maintenance as some parts may have sharp edges.
• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment such as the
motor, electronic speed control and battery, because they generate high
temperatures. You may burn yourself seriously touching them.
• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this
may cause damage or serious injury.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car.
Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the
operation of the radio equipment.
WARNING:
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure
to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use
by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided
by 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.
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 little or no possibility of injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
