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#55-3556-1 Rev.1

Printed 10-2009

PRECAUTIONS

• WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX

 Never allow water, moisture, 

or other foreign materials to get inside motor.

• INSULATE WIRES

 Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink 

tubing to prevent short circuits.

• NO SOLVENTS

 Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.

• MOTOR CAPACITORS

 Brush motors generate electrical noise. Install 

all 3 capacitors on the motor to help prevent radio interference.

• NO SCHOTTKY DIODES WITH REVERSIBLE ESCs

 NEVER use Schottky 

diodes on the motor with reversible ESCs–ESC damage will occur.

• SET GEAR MESH PROPERLY

 Too tight of a gear mesh can result in 

motor pinion shaft breakage–be sure to adjust mesh properly.

MOTOR MAINTENANCE

• CHECK MOTOR BUSHINGS & BRUSH WEAR

  After extensive use, your motor’s bushings or commutation brushes 

may need replacement. A small drop of light oil on the bushings 

periodically can help extend bushing life

–however, too much oil will 

attract dirt and will cause problems, so apply sparingly & wipe clean

.

• CLEAN INSIDE MOTOR

  Periodically blow out the inside of the motor with compressed air.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. INSTALL MOTOR CAPACITORS

Electric motors generate RF noise that causes interference. The 

included 0.1µF (50V) [Novak #5620] non-polarized, ceramic 

capacitors must be used on all Terra Claw motors to reduce 

motor noise and prevent ESC damage.

  Solder 0.1µF (50V) capacitors between:

  • POSITIVE (+) motor tab & NEGATIVE (–) motor tab.
  • POSITIVE (+) motor tab & Motor Can
  • NEGATIVE (–) motor tab & Motor Can

Positive (+) motor tab
0.1µF Capacitors
Grounded motor capacitors
Negative (-) motor tab
Motor can

Make sure NOT to touch motor capacitor leads  

to motor can, except for the two motor  

capacitors that are grounded to the can.

2. INSTALL PINION GEAR

  Install pinion on motor and align pinion and spur gears. Tighten 

pinion’s set screw on the flat of motor shaft.

3. ADJUST MOTOR FOR PROPER GEAR MESH

•  Adjust the motor position for proper amount of free play. 

You 

NEED

 a small amount of play between the pinion gear and 

the spur gear

 

(about the thickness of a piece of paper)

check 

the free play at several positions around the spur gear to 

ensure a proper mesh

 (just in case the gears are out of round)

.

 

MAKE SURE THE PINION/SPUR GEAR MESH IS 

NOT TOO TIGHT!

 

If gear mesh is too tight, motor shaft breakage can occur.

•  Tighten motor mounting screws–Avoid using excessive force 

that could break screws or strip the threaded holes in motor.

4. SOLDER MOTOR POWER WIRES

•  Determine  the  best  routing  in  vehicle  for  power  wires. 

Prepare ends of motor power wires

 by stripping 1/8–1/4” 

of insulation from end of wire. Tin wire ends with solder.

• 

Lay tinned end of the wire flat on the solder tab and solder 

wires to proper tabs of the motor

. Apply heat with soldering 

iron to the power wire and solder tab–begin adding solder to 

tip of iron and to wire–

Add just enough solder to form a clean 

& continuous joint from the solder tab up onto the wire.

5460  3 Amp Universal BEC–

6VDC/3A output Battery Eliminator Circuit for 6.3-8.4VDC input.

5463  3A High-Voltage Universal BEC–

6VDC/3A output B.E.C. for up to 26.4VDC input.

5465  5 Amp Universal BEC–

6VDC/5A output Battery Eliminator Circuit for 6.3-8.4VDC input.

5466  5A High-Voltage Universal BEC–

6VDC/5A output B.E.C. for up to 28.0VDC input.

5470  Smart-Stop 2-cell Li-Po Cut-Off Module–

Safe 2S Li-Po operation with 6.25V cut-off.

5471  Smart-Stop 4-cell Li-Po Cut-Off Module–

Safe 4S Li-Po operation with 12.5V cut-off.

5472  Smart-Stop 3-cell Li-Po Cut-Off Module–

Safe 3S Li-Po operation with 9.375V cut-off.

5500  14GA Super-Flex Wire–Black & Red

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5510  16GA Super-Flex Wire–Black & Red

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5530  12GA Super-Flex Wire–Black & Red

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5512  12GA Power Wire Set–Black, Red & Blue

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5514  14GA Power Wire Set–Black, Red & Blue

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5516  16GA Power Wire Set–Black, Red & Blue

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5620  Motor Capacitors–25pcs 0.1µF(50V)

–Non-polarized ceramic capacitors.

5626  Glitch Buster Capacitor

–Stores battery power for receiver to eliminate radio cut-out.

5636  Racing Schottky Motor Module

–36A Schottky module for forward-only ESCs.

5647  Black Cooling Fan–25x25x10mm

–All purpose cooling fan with 2-pin JST connector.

5648  Clear Cooling Fan–30x30x6mm

–GTB replacement fan with 2-pin JST connector.

5832  Lead-Free 3% Silver Racing Solder–15g

–Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.

5840  Double-Sided Mounting Tape–10pcs

–1”x1” high-performance clear mounting tape.

ACCESSORIES

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Novak  products  are  guaranteed  to  be  free  from  defects  in  materials  or 

workmanship  for  a  period  of  120  days  from  the  original  date  of  purchase 

(verified by dated, itemized sales receipt)

. Warranty does not cover incorrect 

installation,  components  worn  by  use,  cross-connection  of  battery/motor 

power wires, overheating solder tabs, damage resulting from overload, wear 

or damage from improper gear mesh or damage from disassembling motor, 

tampering with motor, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material 

to enter motor, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, or any 

damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster. In no case shall our 

liability  exceed  the  product’s  original  cost.  We  reserve  the  right  to  modify 

warranty provisions without notice.
Because Novak Electronics, Inc. has no control over the connection & use of 

motor or other related electronics, no liability may be assumed nor will be 

accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every motor is 

tested before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational.

By  the  act  of  connecting  motor  to  speed  control  or  operating  motor,  the  user 

accepts all resulting liability.

NOvAK ELECTRONICS, INC.

P: (949) 833-8873  •  F: (949) 833-1631

E-Mail: 

[email protected]

  Web: 

www.teamnovak.com

©2009 Novak Electronics, Inc. Irvine, CA, U.S.A. • All Rights Reserved

No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the 

written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. Motor made in 

China and tested at the Novak facility in Irvine, Calif.

#55-3556-1 Rev.1

Printed 10-2009

PRECAUTIONS

• WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX

 Never allow water, moisture, 

or other foreign materials to get inside motor.

• INSULATE WIRES

 Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink 

tubing to prevent short circuits.

• NO SOLVENTS

 Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.

• MOTOR CAPACITORS

 Brush motors generate electrical noise. Install 

all 3 capacitors on the motor to help prevent radio interference.

• NO SCHOTTKY DIODES WITH REVERSIBLE ESCs

 NEVER use Schottky 

diodes on the motor with reversible ESCs–ESC damage will occur.

• SET GEAR MESH PROPERLY

 Too tight of a gear mesh can result in 

motor pinion shaft breakage–be sure to adjust mesh properly.

MOTOR MAINTENANCE

• CHECK MOTOR BUSHINGS & BRUSH WEAR

  After extensive use, your motor’s bushings or commutation brushes 

may need replacement. A small drop of light oil on the bushings 

periodically can help extend bushing life

–however, too much oil will 

attract dirt and will cause problems, so apply sparingly & wipe clean

.

• CLEAN INSIDE MOTOR

  Periodically blow out the inside of the motor with compressed air.

5460  3 Amp Universal BEC–

6VDC/3A output Battery Eliminator Circuit for 6.3-8.4VDC input.

5463  3A High-Voltage Universal BEC–

6VDC/3A output B.E.C. for up to 26.4VDC input.

5465  5 Amp Universal BEC–

6VDC/5A output Battery Eliminator Circuit for 6.3-8.4VDC input.

5466  5A High-Voltage Universal BEC–

6VDC/5A output B.E.C. for up to 28.0VDC input.

5470  Smart-Stop 2-cell Li-Po Cut-Off Module–

Safe 2S Li-Po operation with 6.25V cut-off.

5471  Smart-Stop 4-cell Li-Po Cut-Off Module–

Safe 4S Li-Po operation with 12.5V cut-off.

5472  Smart-Stop 3-cell Li-Po Cut-Off Module–

Safe 3S Li-Po operation with 9.375V cut-off.

5500  14GA Super-Flex Wire–Black & Red

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5510  16GA Super-Flex Wire–Black & Red

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5530  12GA Super-Flex Wire–Black & Red

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5512  12GA Power Wire Set–Black, Red & Blue

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5514  14GA Power Wire Set–Black, Red & Blue

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5516  16GA Power Wire Set–Black, Red & Blue

–3 ft each color, silicone.

5620  Motor Capacitors–25pcs 0.1µF(50V)

–Non-polarized ceramic capacitors.

5626  Glitch Buster Capacitor

–Stores battery power for receiver to eliminate radio cut-out.

5636  Racing Schottky Motor Module

–36A Schottky module for forward-only ESCs.

5647  Black Cooling Fan–25x25x10mm

–All purpose cooling fan with 2-pin JST connector.

5648  Clear Cooling Fan–30x30x6mm

–GTB replacement fan with 2-pin JST connector.

5832  Lead-Free 3% Silver Racing Solder–15g

–Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.

5840  Double-Sided Mounting Tape–10pcs

–1”x1” high-performance clear mounting tape.

ACCESSORIES

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Novak  products  are  guaranteed  to  be  free  from  defects  in  materials  or 

workmanship  for  a  period  of  120  days  from  the  original  date  of  purchase 

(verified by dated, itemized sales receipt)

. Warranty does not cover incorrect 

installation,  components  worn  by  use,  cross-connection  of  battery/motor 

power wires, overheating solder tabs, damage resulting from overload, wear 

or damage from improper gear mesh or damage from disassembling motor, 

tampering with motor, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material 

to enter motor, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, or any 

damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster. In no case shall our 

liability  exceed  the  product’s  original  cost.  We  reserve  the  right  to  modify 

warranty provisions without notice.
Because Novak Electronics, Inc. has no control over the connection & use of 

motor or other related electronics, no liability may be assumed nor will be 

accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every motor is 

tested before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational.

By  the  act  of  connecting  motor  to  speed  control  or  operating  motor,  the  user 

accepts all resulting liability.

NOvAK ELECTRONICS, INC.

P: (949) 833-8873  •  F: (949) 833-1631

E-Mail: 

[email protected]

  Web: 

www.teamnovak.com

©2009 Novak Electronics, Inc. Irvine, CA, U.S.A. • All Rights Reserved

No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the 

written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. Motor made in 

China and tested at the Novak facility in Irvine, Calif.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. INSTALL MOTOR CAPACITORS

Electric motors generate RF noise that causes interference. The 

included 0.1µF (50V) [Novak #5620] non-polarized, ceramic 

capacitors must be used on all Terra Claw motors to reduce 

motor noise and prevent ESC damage.

  Solder 0.1µF (50V) capacitors between:

  • POSITIVE (+) motor tab & NEGATIVE (–) motor tab.
  • POSITIVE (+) motor tab & Motor Can
  • NEGATIVE (–) motor tab & Motor Can

Positive (+) motor tab
0.1µF Capacitors
Grounded motor capacitors
Negative (-) motor tab
Motor can

Make sure NOT to touch motor capacitor leads  

to motor can, except for the two motor  

capacitors that are grounded to the can.

2. INSTALL PINION GEAR

  Install pinion on motor and align pinion and spur gears. Tighten 

pinion’s set screw on the flat of motor shaft.

3. ADJUST MOTOR FOR PROPER GEAR MESH

•  Adjust the motor position for proper amount of free play. 

You 

NEED

 a small amount of play between the pinion gear and 

the spur gear

 

(about the thickness of a piece of paper)

check 

the free play at several positions around the spur gear to 

ensure a proper mesh

 (just in case the gears are out of round)

.

 

MAKE SURE THE PINION/SPUR GEAR MESH IS 

NOT TOO TIGHT!

 

If gear mesh is too tight, motor shaft breakage can occur.

•  Tighten motor mounting screws–Avoid using excessive force 

that could break screws or strip the threaded holes in motor.

4. SOLDER MOTOR POWER WIRES

•  Determine  the  best  routing  in  vehicle  for  power  wires. 

Prepare ends of motor power wires

 by stripping 1/8–1/4” 

of insulation from end of wire. Tin wire ends with solder.

• 

Lay tinned end of the wire flat on the solder tab and solder 

wires to proper tabs of the motor

. Apply heat with soldering 

iron to the power wire and solder tab–begin adding solder to 

tip of iron and to wire–

Add just enough solder to form a clean 

& continuous joint from the solder tab up onto the wire.

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