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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), servo(s) and receiver 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.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. 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 WD-40® solvent or any other water-displacing light oil.
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 the following:
• 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.
