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ESC USERS MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION (continued)

If we determine that your ESC meets our warranty conditions, here’s how the warranty works:

The first 180 days, your ESC will be covered 100%. It will be repaired or replaced, and shipped back to you at
no cost to you.

181 to 270 days, the pro-rated cost is $75.00, plus return shipping. Your ESC will be repaired or replaced with a
refurbished unit, for $75.00, plus the cost of Priority Mail shipping, to your location, with insurance.

271 to 365 days, the pro-rated cost is $105.00, plus return shipping. Your ESC will be repaired or replaced with a
refurbished unit, for $105.00, plus the cost of Priority Mail shipping, to your location, with insurance.

366 days to 2 years, the pro-rated cost is $150.00, plus return shipping. Your ESC will be repaired or replaced with a
refurbished unit, for $150.00, plus the cost of Priority Mail shipping, to your location, with insurance

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For warranty claims, ship your ESC to:

FANTOM RACING

15170 Dickson Rd,

White Pigeon, Ml 49099

Include the following:
1. Original cash register sales receipt, or Fantom warranty/repair invoice from a previous service.
2. Your name, return address, daytime phone number, and email address.
3. A brief note explaining the problem you are experiencing.
4. Credit card number, expiration date, CVV code, and billing address, if you are claiming warranty after 180 days from the

date of purchase or previous service.  If you prefer PayPal, include your PayPal address.

5. Your ESC well protected inside the box.

If we receive your ESC without all the information requested above, we will not contact you to retrieve the information, and we 
will not replace/repair your ESC until all the information is provided.  Unclaimed products after 60 days will be considered 
abandoned.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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No Fantom dealers, distributors, or resellers of any kind, are authorized to repair and/or replace any Fantom products. ALL 
warranty claims and/or repairs must be handled directly with Fantom.

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Fantom will not reimburse any expenses incurred to return any Fantom product, whether for warranty claim or repair.

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Fantom is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items once they are in the possession of the shipping company. Fantom is 
not responsible for items delivered to the wrong address. Fantom will not be responsible for replacing any lost, stolen, or 
incorrect delivery of any item.

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Before sending your ESC in for warranty review, please review the troubleshooting chart and make sure that you have tried 
all the actions listed. Also, please double check that all the installation and setup procedures have been done correctly. 
Upon review of your returned ESC, if we find that no problems exist with the ESC, a $10 diagnosis fee plus the return 
shipping cost will be charged.

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The receiver wire is required for diagnosis. If your ESC is returned with a clipped receiver wire, a $15 service fee will be 
charged for the replacement, even if your ESC is otherwise covered under warranty.

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This warranty is non-transferable.

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Fantom’s liability shall never exceed the product’s original cost.

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Because Fantom has no control over the use of this product the purchaser accepts all responsibility and cannot hold Fantom 
responsible for any damages and/or injury incurred by improper use or improper judgment in using this product.

Warranty is void if any of the following condition(s) are found, or evidence of the following is determined, but not limited to:

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No sales receipt is provided

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Misuse, abuse, or normal wear

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Receiver wire damaged

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Physical damage to the case

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Physical damage to the electronic components, i.e. MOSFET board, PCB control board, fan, etc.

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Humidity/Water inside the ESC

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Evidence of over-heating

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Solder on the MOSFET and/or PCB control board (except on solder pads)

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Evidence that the ESC was connected to the battery with reverse polarity

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Damage by a crash or any natural disaster

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Use in an application that it is not rated for (see specifications chart)

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Detached capacitor

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Exceeding the specified limitations (see specifications chart)

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Shorted connections

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Incorrect wiring

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If modifications have been made

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If attempts to repair have been made, other than by Fantom

Summary of Contents for FR-10 ESC

Page 1: ...e unsure about soldering please find someone with experience who can help you Do not allow the ESC to exceed 105 C 221 F which can cause permanent damage to the ESC and or motor which is not covered u...

Page 2: ...am the ESC or Update the ESC Firmware with the Fantom LCD Program Card combined with the advanced PC Interface see instruction in the LCD Program Card User Manual Multiple protection features include...

Page 3: ...uble sided tape 2 Connect the speed control BEC connector 3 small black wires into channel 2 of the receiver Make sure to pay close attention to polarity The BEC connector has two beveled edges that s...

Page 4: ...the performance capability INSTALLATION continued 7 Connect the power wire to the side of your battery connector wired type battery or to the connector going to the side of your battery inboard bullet...

Page 5: ...functions then the setup procedure has been completed and the ESC is ready for use If you make a mistake during the setup procedure turn off the ESC and repeat all STEP 2 In setup mode the ESC will s...

Page 6: ...ustomized with the LCD Program Card see LCD Program Card manual Once this function is activated the ESC will reduce power to the motor by 50 When the ESC is in Stock mode this LED function is disabled...

Page 7: ...Custom must use PC Interface 4 15 1 increments 1 20 1 increments 0 100 1 increments 1 30 1 step increments 1 30 1 step increments 1K 2K 4K 8K 16K 1 100 1 increments 1 20 1 step increments 1 20 1 step...

Page 8: ...rol defective Wiring problem Sensor cable defective and or missing Motor defective Speed control defective Sensor cable defective and or missing Motor or sensor board defective Power Capacitor failure...

Page 9: ...lipped receiver wire a 15 service fee will be charged for the replacement even if your ESC is otherwise covered under warranty This warranty is non transferable Fantom s liability shall never exceed t...

Page 10: ...SC will be repaired or replaced with a refurbished unit for 150 00 plus the cost of Priority Mail shipping to your location with insurance For warranty claims ship your ESC to FANTOM RACING 15170 Dick...

Page 11: ...2 Replace MOS Board 67 includes new wires Replace Control Board 55 Once we determine the condition of your ESC we will contact you to give you your options No repair or replacement will be done withou...

Page 12: ...ongoing development prices products availability and specifications are subject to change without notification DISCLAIMER By using this product you agree with and acknowledge that you have read and un...

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