Horizon Hobby ARA5208, Instruction Manual

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Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
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.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a
safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for
safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate cor-
rectly and avoid damage or serious injury.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS : Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product.
Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming
compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC.
For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING:
injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that
does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or property of
others.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources
outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control, so it is
advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this
margin will help avoid collisions or injury.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and
people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support
equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious
injury or even death.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Take care during maintenance as some parts may have sharp edges.
• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment such as the motor,
electronic speed control and battery, because they generate high temperatures. You
may burn yourself seriously touching them.
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cause damage or serious injury.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the
radio equipment.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
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 compo-
nents 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 con-
tacts 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 perfor-
mance 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. Caution should be taken when using 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
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
• Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them at high speed. With
the body removed, place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for a few
short bursts until the water has been removed. See page 31.
CAUTION:
objects away from rotating parts when performing the above drying
technique.
• 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.
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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 a 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 bearings
with lightweight motor oil.