Owners Manuel PRB08000, PRB0800I, PRB0800AU PRB08001, PRB08001I, PRB08001AU
EN NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. 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.
EN Introduction Pro Boat® RC models look as good as they perform. Our boats, which include everything from scale sailboats to fully licensed powerboats, exceed expectations and provide years of radio control fun and excitement. Whether your passion leads you towards the pure serenity of sailing or the all-out speed of a Deep-V, Pro Boat models fit your taste, budget and lifestyle.
EN Boat Battery Pack Installation 1. Turn the latch on the canopy and carefully pull up and back from the hull. A tab on the front of the canopy fits in a slot in the hull. 2. Adhere loop tape (included) to the battery. Do not cover the battery warning label. 3. Connect the battery. 4. Secure the boat battery on the hook strip in the boat. 5. Refer to the Getting Started instructions about powering on your boat.
EN Battery Charger Battery charging requires approximately 2 hours. 6. Disconnect the battery pack connector from the charge connector. 7. Disconnect the charger from the AC power source. Instructions 1. Connect the Ni-MH peak charger to an AC power source. 2. The Power LED and Charging LED will turn GREEN when the charger is connected to the AC power source. 3. Connect the EC2™ battery pack connector to the charge connector. 4. The Charging LED will turn RED. 5.
EN Transmitter Controls Reverse Switch Battery Level Indicator Solid Red and Green: Battery voltage is good (above 4V). Solid Red: Battery voltage is critically low (below 4V). Replace transmitter batteries. Allows you to change the direction of steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls (Ensure proper function with a radio system test).
EN Checking the Radio System CAUTION: Always keep all body parts, hair and dangling or loose items away from a spinning propeller, as these could become entangled. NOTICE: Always power on the transmitter before powering on the ESC. Always power off the ESC before powering off the transmitter. Never transport the boat with the battery connected to the ESC. 1. Turn the transmitter throttle and steering trim knobs to the 10 o’clock position. left 2. Power on the transmitter. 3.
EN Testing your Boat in the Water 1. Carefully place the boat in the water. 2. Operate the boat at slow speeds near the shoreline. Avoid objects in the water at all times. 3. Once you are comfortable operating the boat at slow speeds, it is safe to operate the boat farther from the shore. Tip: If you are using too much steering trim on your transmitter to make the boat drive straight, return the trim to neutral and mechanically center the rudder. To do this, carefully bend the linkage a small amount. 4.
EN When you are Finished 1. Power off the ESC. 2. Disconnect the battery. 1 2 3 3. Power off the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery from the boat. Tip: Always store the boat open (without the hatch sealed) or moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat. 4 Maintenance Always replace the driveshaft when it is damaged or shows visible wear or injury and damage may result. Lubricating the shaft is vital to the life of the drivetrain.
EN Rudder Service 1. Remove the nut, screw, breakaway pin and rudder from the mount. Important: The pin is designed to break in case of rudder impact. If broken, replace the pin with a wood pin (such as a toothpick). 2. Assemble in reverse order. Important: Do not over tighten the rudder screw. The rudder must be allowed to rotate with some resistance in order to prevent damage to the rudder and/or hull if the rudder comes in contact with an object. Propeller Service 1.
EN Reduced run time or boat underpowered Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts Boat conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity may be too low for conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery Drive dog is too close to the stuffing tube Loosen coupling at drivesh
EN LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
EN Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service.
EN FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Identification of Components / Identifizierung der Komponenten Identification des composants / Identificazione dei componenti B K A C D F M E L G 115mm J I H Impulse 9 • Blackjack 9 135mm 51
Replacement Parts / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione A PRB281000 Hull only: Impulse 9-inch Proboat Impulse 9: Rumpf Impulse 9 - Coque seule B PRB281001 Canopy: Impulse 9-inch Proboat Impulse 9: Kabinenhaube Impulse 9 - Cockpit C PRB281002 Hull only: Blackjack 9-inch Proboat Blackjack 9: Blackjack 9 - Coque Rumpf und Dekorbogen seule D PRB281003 Canopy: Blackjack 9-inch Proboat Blackjack 9:
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