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ShockWave

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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 the property of 

others.

•  When handling and/or transporting your boat, always 

pick up the boat from the front, keeping all moving parts 

pointed away from you. 

•  Always keep a safe distance in all directions around 

your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is 

controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from 

many sources outside your control. Interference can 

cause momentary loss of control.

•  Always operate your model in open spaces away from  

full-size vehicles, traffic and people.

•  Always carefully follow the directions and warnings 

for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, 

rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

•  Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything 

electrical out of the reach of children.

•  Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not 

specifically designed and protected for this purpose.  

Moisture causes damage to unprotected electronics.

•  Never place any portion of the model in your mouth  

as it could cause serious injury or even death.

•  Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

NOTICE

Meaning of Special Language

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 http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.

CAUTION:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility 

of serious injury.

WARNING:

 Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious 

injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.

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 and NOT a toy. 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 correctly and 

avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Table of Contents

Water-resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics ...... 3

General Precautions ...................................................... 3
Wet Conditions Maintenance ....................................... 3

Introduction .................................................................... 4
Specifications ................................................................. 4
Recommended Tools and Materials ............................. 4
Product Inspection ......................................................... 4
Transmitter Controls ...................................................... 5
Transmitter Battery Installation  ................................... 5
Battery Charger .............................................................. 5
Antenna Tube  Installation .............................................. 6
Installing the Battery Pack ............................................. 6
Battery Chemistry .......................................................... 7
Getting Started ............................................................... 7

Range Check ................................................................. 8
Testing Your Boat in the Water ...................................... 8

When you are Finished ................................................. 9
After Boating and Maintenance ................................. 10

Binding  ........................................................................10
Motor Care ...................................................................10
Water Cooling System .................................................11
Rudder Service ............................................................11
Prop Angle Adjustment ................................................11
Drivetrain Lubrication .................................................. 12

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................... 13
Limited Warranty.......................................................... 14
Warranty and Service Contact Information ............... 15
FCC and IC Information ............................................... 16
Compliance Information for the European Union .... 16

Instructions for Disposal of WEEE .............................. 16

Replacement Parts ....................................................... 66
Optional Parts .............................................................. 66

Summary of Contents for PRB08014

Page 1: ...26 INCH BRUSHLESS RTR DEEP V BOAT ShockWaveTM 26 PRB08014 Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l utilisateur Manuale dell utente ...

Page 2: ... possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury 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 ...

Page 3: ...ransmitter s manual or the manufacturer before operation Never operate your transmitter or boat where lightning may be present Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive If you choose to run your boat in salt water immediately rinse the boat in fresh water after every use Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole discretion of the modeler Even minimal water contact can reduce the li...

Page 4: ...www proboatmodels com Recommended Tools and Materials Needle nose pliers Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Open end wrench 10mm 2 Nut driver 4mm 5 5mm 8mm Phillips screwdriver 1 Hex wrench 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm 3mm Clear tape DYNM0102 Pro Boat Marine Grease and Gun Hook and Loop Tape Set WP 4pcs Product Inspection Carefully remove the boat and radio transmitter from the box Inspect the boat for damage If you ...

Page 5: ...ut at the steering wheel Steering Trim Reverse Switch Allows you to change the direction of steering ST REV and throttle TH REV controls Ensure proper function with a radio system test Throttle Dual Rate Adjusts the maximum amount of throttle the vehicle can be given Reverse Forward Transmitter Battery Installation This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the transm...

Page 6: ...r boat Move the packs toward the bow so the bow rides lower in the water Move the packs away from the bow so that the bow rides higher in the water Antenna Tube Installation Install the receiver antenna in the tube as shown Keep the end of the antenna above the boat s waterline to get the best transmitter reception Apply clear tape DYNM0102 if desired NOTICE Do not cut or kink the receiver antenna...

Page 7: ...attery Chemistry The ESC comes from the factory in Li Po Mode To change battery chemistry 1 Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC 2 Press and hold the Battery Chemistry Button on the power switch for 3 seconds The LED flashes the current battery chemistry red Ni MH or Ni Cd green Li Po 3 Continue holding the Battery Chemistry Button for another 6 seconds The ESC changes battery chemist...

Page 8: ...t is moving forward ensure water flows out of the coolant outlet Remove any blockage from the rudder inlet and coolant system or the motor and ESC electronic speed control may overheat 3 Once you are comfortable operating the boat at slow speeds it is safe to operate the boat farther from the shore 4 If the boat does not go straight adjust the steering trim dial on the transmitter Tip If you are u...

Page 9: ...ris or vegetation remove the boat from the water and remove the debris before continuing operation When making turns decrease the throttle to reduce the probability of flipping the boat over Never operate your boat in less than 12 inches 30 5 cm of water If you need to retrieve your boat from the water use fishing equipment or another boat NOTICE When running at full speed in choppy waters the pro...

Page 10: ...from pushing against heavy resistance Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter The included transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory If you need to rebind follow the instructions below 1 Power off the transmitter and ESC 2 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC 3 Power on the ...

Page 11: ... Raising or lowering the strut may damage the hull around the stuffing tube Raising the drive strut increases speed but also decreases steering response and increases cavitation Lowering the drive strut increases steering response but also increases steering sensitivity and decreases speed 1 Loosen the nuts and bolts from the drive strut on the rear of the boat 2 Slide the strut up or down to chan...

Page 12: ...to touch the flex shaft and other lubricated parts 3 Wipe the old lubricant and material from the flex shaft 4 Lubricate the full length of the flex shaft assembly up to the drive dog using marine grease PRB0101 or PRB0100 Also apply grease to the collet threads 5 Carefully reinstall the flex shaft in the drive strut stuffing tube and collet If the flex shaft is difficult to remove or install in t...

Page 13: ...e the boat and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again Another compatible transmitter is powered on within range of the receiver Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you are trying to bind Boat battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch Boat will not connect after binding to transmitter Transmitte...

Page 14: ...ty is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the Prod...

Page 15: ...e name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shippi...

Page 16: ...ral resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Mike Dunne Executive Vice President Product Divisions Horizon Hobby LLC FCC Information This device ...

Page 17: ...4mm Nut Driver Steckschlüssel l 4mm Clé à écrou 4mm Chiave a tubo 4mm DYN2803 5 5mm Nut Driver Steckschlüssel 5 5mm Clé à écrou 5 5mm Chiave a tubo 5 5mm DYN2805 8mm Nut Driver Steckschlüssel 8mm Clé à écrou 8mm Chiave a tubo 8mm DYN2819 Hex Wrench 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm 3mm Inbuschlüsselsatz 1 5 4mm 5Stk metrisch Clés BTR 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm et 3mm Chiavetta esagonale 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm 3mm DYN2828 Phillips sc...

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Page 19: ...C Pro Boat the Pro Boat logo ShockWave Dynamite ECX Reaction Prophet EC3 EC5 and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc PRB08014 ...

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