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Blackjack 42-Inch Brushless 8S Catamaran

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Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed and built 

with a combination of waterproof and water-resistant compo-

nents to allow you to operate the product in calm, fresh water 

conditions.
While the entire boat is highly water-resistant, it is not com-

pletely waterproof and your boat should NOT be treated like 

a submarine. The various electronic components used in the 

boat, such as the servo(s) and receiver are waterproof, how-

ever, most of the mechanical components are water-resistant 

and require additional maintenance after use.

Metal parts, including the bearings, pins, screws and nuts, propel-

ler, rudder, rudder mounts, prop struts, as well as the contacts 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 performance of your boat and to 

keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet 

Conditions Maintenance” section must be performed regularly.

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.

Water-Resistant Boat 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 the property of 

others.

•  When handling and/or transporting your boat, always 

pick up the boat from the sides, 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.

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 horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product.

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

product:

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.

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 little or no possibility of 

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.

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. 

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Summary of Contents for BLACK JACK PRB08043

Page 1: ...PRB08043 42 42 INCH BRUSHLESS 8S CATAMARAN INCH BRUSHLESS 8S CATAMARAN BLACKJACK BLACKJACK Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l utilisateur Manuale dell utente...

Page 2: ...he 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...

Page 3: ...ter and oil may continue to drip for a few hours Specifications Length 42 75 in 1086mm Beam 15 25 in 387mm Transmitter DX3 SMART DSMR 3 CH SPMR2340 Receiver SR6110AT 6CH AVC Telemetry SPMSR6110AT Hull...

Page 4: ...e batteries are of similar type voltage and capacity Connecting batteries of mismatched capacity may result in battery over discharge which could result in fire causing property damage or personal inj...

Page 5: ...Button INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5 EN Install the receiver antenna in the tube as shown Do not bend the end of antenna over the antenna tube and place the cap over it or damage may result The antenna does n...

Page 6: ...creases too much LVC removes power supplied to the motor The boat drastically slows or stops completely once LVC is activated Releasing the throttle and reapplying it will provide a limited amount of...

Page 7: ...tting Advance the throttle setting as you become proficient with driving When using 4S power do not attempt to skim sideways while turning or the boat will capsize Turning at speeds above 10 mph will...

Page 8: ...preventing an out of control situation When the receiver detects signal from the transmitter normal operation resumes To bind in Preset Mode 1 Center the throttle trim knob on the transmitter and ensu...

Page 9: ...to flash release the Set button The ESC will enter programming mode if the button is pressed for more than three seconds TIP The red LED should be flashing when the ESC enters calibration mode If the...

Page 10: ...om the water cooling system 1 Disassemble and clean the water cooling system to remove blockage and prevent overheating 2 Replace damaged parts Blackjack 42 Inch Brushless 8S Catamaran 10 EN Prolong m...

Page 11: ...n the drive strut stuffing tube and collet If the flex shaft is difficult to remove or install in the collet use a flat screwdriver to spread the grips of the collet Ensure there is a 1 2mm gap betwee...

Page 12: ...switch is off Power on ESC switch Boat will not connect after binding to transmitter Transmitter is too near boat during connecting process Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat disconnect and...

Page 13: ...you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www hori zonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warr...

Page 14: ...evice pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can r...

Page 15: ...disposed of with normal household waste Please follow local regulations Wireless Frequency Range and Wireless Output Power Transmitter 2402 0 2478 0MHz 17 7 dBm Receiver 2405 2478 MHz 19 39dBm EU Man...

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Page 17: ...e Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc All other trademarks service marks and logos...

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