User Manual

3. Turn the ESC switch on.
4. Press and hold the Setup button until the LED
flashes (about 2 seconds), then release the
button while the LED is flashing.
5. Move the throttle to the full throttle position
and hold until the LED turns green. (If the
LED turns red, the throttle reversing switch
needs to be reversed on the transmitter and
the programming process started from Step 2.
6. Move the throttle to full brakes until the LED
turns red.
7. Return the throttle stick to neutral and the
LED will flash red, green, red, green
indicating that the ESC is programmed with
the adjustable time-delay brakes, Option A.
Programming Forward and Reverse Mode
(Option B)
1. Turn on the transmitter’s power switch.
Be sure the transmitter batteries are
fully charged.
2. Place the vehicle in position to allow the
wheels to move freely or disconnect one of
the motor wires from the motor.
3. Turn the ESC switch on.
4. Press and hold the Setup button until the
LED turns solid orange (about 10 seconds),
then release the button while the LED is
solid orange.
5. Move the throttle to the full throttle position
and hold until the LED turns green. (If the
LED turns red, the throttle reversing switch
needs to be reversed on the transmitter and the
programming process started from Step 2.
6. Move the throttle to full brakes until the LED
turns red.
7. Return the throttle stick to neutral. The LED
will flash orange and then go out, indicating
that the ESC is programmed for forward and
reverse only with no delay.
Tazer
™
120-Day Limited Warranty
Dynamite warranties this product to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of 120 days from the original date of
purchase. This warranty is limited to the original
purchaser of this electronic speed control and is
not transferable. This warranty will not cover
ESCs that have been modified, misused or
serviced by an unauthorized service center.
Your warranty may be voided if:
• Reverse voltage is applied to your Tazer ESC
(e.g., connecting battery pack backward,
plugging battery into the motor connector
wires, etc.)
• Alteration or removal of the battery plug or
connectors
• Allowing your wires to become frayed or
shorted
• Use of less than 6-cell (7.2-volt) or more than
7-cell (8.4-volt) battery packs
• Tampering with any of the electronic
components
• Allowing water, moisture or foreign objects
(e.g. dirt, dust, etc.) into the electronic speed
control unit
Under no circumstances will the buyer be
entitled to consequential or incidental damages.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal
rights; you also have other rights that may vary
from state to state.
If your electronic speed control is in need of
repair, please ship it freight prepaid to:
Horizon Service Center
ATTN: Dynamite Service
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Include your complete name and address
information inside the carton, as well as on the
return address area. Include a brief summary of
the problem. Date your correspondence and
print your name and address on this enclosure.
Also, include a phone number where you can be
reached during the business day.
To receive warranty service, your original dated
sales receipt must be included to verify your
proof-of purchase date. Providing warranty
conditions have been met, your Tazer ESC will
be repaired or replaced free of charge. Phone
toll-free 1-877-504-0233.
Should your repair cost exceed 50% of the retail
purchase price, you will be provided with an
estimate advising you of your options.
Any return freight for non-warranty repairs will
be billed to the consumer.
For non-warranty repairs, please advise us of the
credit card you prefer to use. Horizon Service
Center accepts Visa or MasterCard. Please include
your card number and expiration date. Horizon
Service Center also accepts money orders.
Troubleshooting Guide
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www.horizonhobby.com
©2002 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
5020
Symptom
Steering servo operates but the motor
does not run
Steering and motor do not function
Full speed not attainable
Motor slows but will not stop
Reduced radio range/interference
Solution
Programming is not complete. Reprogram the
ESC by following the programming instructions.
Speed control connected to receiver incorrectly.
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions.
Motor defective. Test motor independently,
repair or replace as needed.
Low batteries. Charge as needed.
Overload Protection enabled. Check motor and
connections.
Receiver wired incorrectly. Check polarity and
orientation of control plugs.
Radio inoperational. See radio instruction manual.
Batteries discharged. Recharge or replace.
Transmitter adjusted improperly. See radio
instructions for proper adjustment.
ESC programmed incorrectly. Reprogram.
Throttle trim may be set improperly. See radio
instruction manual.
ESC program does not match transmitter.
Reprogram ESC.
Motor capacitors broken/missing. Repair or replace.
Motor noise. Move receiver further away from
ESC, motor and wiring.
Transmitter batteries low. Replace batteries.
Interference transmitted on or near radio
frequency. Relocate or change radio channels
(see manufacturers instructions).
Warranty Information Warranty Repairs
Non-Warranty Repairs