Blackjack 42 8S Catamaran - Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Recommended Tools and Materials
• Adjustable wrench
• Needle nose pliers
• Paper towel
• Rubbing alcohol
• Phillips screwdriver: #1, #2
• Hex drivers: 1.5mm and 2mm
• Clear tape (DYNM0102)
• Pro Boat
®
Marine Grease and Gun (DYNE4200)
Box Contents
• Pro Boat
®
Blackjack™ 42 inch Brushless RTR Catamaran
• Spektrum DX3 SMART DSMR
®
3CH Transmitter (SPMR2340)
• Spektrum SR6110AT 6CH AVC/Telemetry Receiver (SPMSR6110AT)
• Spektrum Firma™ 160A SMART Brushless Marine ESC (SPMXSE1160M)
• Spektrum 18kg WP 1/5th Scale Servo (SPSM603)
• Spektrum 4685 4-Pole Brushless Marine Motor 1350Kv (PRB282088)
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions and Warnings ..............................................2
Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics ...................2
General Precautions ..................................................................2
Wet Conditions Maintenance ....................................................2
Box Contents ............................................................................. 3
Recommended Tools and Materials ..........................................3
Specifications ............................................................................3
Recommended Battery and Charger ......................................... 4
Battery Pack Installation ............................................................4
Positioning the Battery Packs ................................................4
Antenna Tube Installation...........................................................5
Transmitter Functions ................................................................5
Transmitter Battery Installation .................................................. 5
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ...........................................................6
Getting Started ..........................................................................6
Control Check ............................................................................6
Testing Your Boat in the Water ..................................................7
Boating Tips ...............................................................................7
When You Are Finished .............................................................7
After Boating and Maintenance ................................................. 8
Binding ..................................................................................8
Failsafe ..................................................................................8
ESC and Transmitter Calibration ............................................9
Programming with the SMART Programmer Box ................. 9
Motor Care ............................................................................9
Water Cooling System...........................................................9
Rudder Service .................................................................... 10
Propeller Service ................................................................. 10
Weight Tuning ...................................................................... 10
Propeller Angle Adjustment ................................................10
Drivetrain Lubrication .......................................................... 11
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................12
Limited Warranty .....................................................................13
Warranty and Service Contact Information .............................14
FCC Information ......................................................................14
IC Information .......................................................................... 14
Compliance Information for the European Union .................... 15
Replacement Parts ..................................................................55
Recommended Parts ............................................................... 55
Optional Parts ..........................................................................55
Specifications
Length
42.75 in (
1086mm)
Height 7.25 in (184.15 mm)
Width
15.25 in (387mm)
Transmitter
DX3 SMART DSMR 3 CH
(SPMR2340)
Receiver
SR6110AT 6CH AVC/Telemetry
(
SPMSR6110AT
)
Hull Material
Polycarbonate
Motor
Spektrum 4685 4 Pole Brushless
Marine Motor 1350Kv
(SPMXMM1000)
ESC Firma 160A
SMART
Brushless
Marine ESC
(
SPMXSE1160M
)
Servo 18KG WP 1/5th Scale
(SPMS904)
Batteries
Transmitter
:
4 AA batteries
Boat: (2) 14.8V 5000mAh 4S 100C
SMART G2 Hardcase LiPo Battery, IC5
(SPMX54S100H5) (sold separately)
15.25 in
(387mm)
42.75 in (1086mm)
7.25 in
(18 4.15mm)