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ESC USERS MANUAL

Product Warranty – 2 Year Limited/Pro-rated Warranty

FANTOM FR-10 WARRANTY / REPAIR

Fantom ESC’s are manufactured to the highest quality standards. Due to the intended use of this product, this product is 
guaranteed against workmanship and manufacturing defects only. This warranty is in effect for a period of 2 years from the 
original date of purchase. 

The purchase date must be verified by an itemized cash register sales receipt. No hand-written 

receipts will be accepted. If your ESC has been serviced before, a copy of the Fantom warranty/repair invoice must be included 
with your ESC, or the warranty start date will revert to your original purchase date. NO EXCEPTIONS

. Warranty coverage is at 

our discretion upon reviewing the product.

No motor and/or no servo functions

No motor function, but servo is working

Motor stutters while accelerating

Motor runs at constant slow speed 

and never stops

Radio Interference

Transmitter, Receiver or Battery defective

Speed control 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

Radio Interference

Speed control defective

Transmitter settings changed after setup

Humidity / water in ESC

Transmitter batteries low

Bad battery connection

Receiver, transmitter, or servo defective

Wrong polarity when the BEC wire was 

connected to the receiver

Wrong polarity when the BEC wire was 

connected to the receiver

Wiring problem

Replace the components one by one

Send to Fantom for repair

Check wire and all connections

Replace sensor cable

Replace motor

Send to Fantom for repair

Replace sensor cable

Replace sensor board and/or motor

Replace the Power Capacitor

Change the ESC and/or Receiver location

Send to Fantom for repair

Repeat ESC set up procedures

Dry the ESC

Replace / Charge transmitter batteries

Check wire and all connections

Replace the components one by one

Correct the polarity when connecting the 

BEC wire to the receiver

Wrong polarity when the BEC wire was 

connected to the receiver

Check wire and all connections

POTENTIAL CAUSES

ACTIONS TO TRY

SYMPTOM

TROUBLESHOOTING

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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