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Blackjack 24

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

Discharging a Li-Po battery below 3V per cell may 

damage your battery.The included ESC protects the boat 

battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff 

(LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, 

LVC removes power supplied to the motor. Power to 

the motor pulses, showing that some battery power is 

reserved for boat control and safe landing.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the boat 

after use to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po 

battery to about half capacity before storage. During 

storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 

3V per cell. LVC does not prevent the battery from over-

discharge during storage.

NOTICE: 

Repeated operation to LVC will damage the 

battery.

Tip:

 Monitor your boat battery's voltage before and 

after boating by using a Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker 

(DYN4071, sold separately).

Battery 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 

chemistry and the LED flashes the new battery 

chemistry.

4. 

Power OFF the ESC. The ESC saves the setting until 

it is changed.

Battery Chemistry 

Button

On/Off Switch

1. 

Install 4 AA batteries into the transmitter.

2. 

Remove the canopy from the hull.

3. 

Install the receiver antenna in the antenna tube.

4. 

Install the fully charged battery in the compartment and 

secure it with the hook and loop strap.

5. 

Power on the transmitter. Ensure the throttle is not 

reversed and the throttle trim is neutral.

6. 

Connect the battery to the ESC. 

7. 

Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC. 

The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range 

after 3 seconds. A beep will sound, indicating battery 

chemistry and cell count: 

•  1 beep: Ni-MH or Ni-Cd

•  2 beeps: 2S Li-Po

•  3 beeps: 3S Li-Po

One short beep will sound when the ESC is ready  

to run.

8. 

Test the transmitter’s control of the boat with the boat 

on the display stand. 

9. 

Install the canopy on the hull.

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NOTICE:

 Do not cut or kink the 

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Summary of Contents for Blackjack 24

Page 1: ...Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l utilisateur Manuale dell utente PRB08007 24 INCH BRUSHLESS RTR CATAMARAN Blackjack TM 24...

Page 2: ...ND 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 supe...

Page 3: ...tter 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 bo...

Page 4: ...commended Tools and Materials Needle nose pliers Paper towel Rubbing alcohol Open end wrench 10mm 2 Nut driver 4mm 5 5mm 7mm Phillips screwdriver 1 Hex wrench 1 5mm 2mm 2 5mm 3mm Clear tape DYNM0102 M...

Page 5: ...is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to national regulations 2 4GHZ DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEM 1 2 11 3 4 8 7 9 6 10 5 12 1 Steering Wheel Controls direction left right of th...

Page 6: ...y 4 Connect the battery pack to the ESC power connector 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 be...

Page 7: ...e 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...

Page 8: ...n the ball link on the linkage threads until the rudder is properly centered Use needle nose pliers or ball link pliers RVO1005 to remove or install a link on a control horn 5 Bring the boat back to s...

Page 9: ...e 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...

Page 10: ...failsafe positions normally no throttle and straight steering If the receiver is powered on before powering on the transmitter the receiver will enter this failsafe mode When the transmitter is power...

Page 11: ...stment 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 sensitivit...

Page 12: ...ts to corrode If you run the boat in saltwater rinse it thoroughly in freshwater after each use and lubricate the drive system NOTICE Because of its corrosive effects running RC boats in saltwater is...

Page 13: ...itch 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 reconnect battery to boat Bo...

Page 14: ...ice you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone numb...

Page 15: ...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 FCC Information FCC ID 2AI3D SS...

Page 16: ...4 pz DYNM0102 Waterproof Tape transparentes Marineklebeband 18m Adh sif transparent r sistant l eau Nastro impermeabile PRB0100 Marine Grease Proboat Marine Fett m Applikator 5 oz Graisse marine Grass...

Page 17: ...ite Reaction Prophet EC3 EC5 ECX 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 All o...

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