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Inspection or Repairs:

 

If this Product needs to be 

inspected or repaired, please use the Horizon Online Repair 

Request submission process found on our website or call 

Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization 

(RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping 

carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but 

are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without 

additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking 

and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not 

responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted 

at our facility. An Online Repair Request is available at www.

horizonhobby.com http://www.horizonhobby.com under the 

Repairs tab. If you do not have internet access, please contact 

Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with 

instructions for submitting your product for repair. When 

calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete 

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 shipping carton.

Notice: Do not ship batteries to Horizon. If you 

have any issue with a battery, please contact the 

appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs: 

To receive 

warranty service, you must include your original sales 

receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. 

Provided 

warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be 

repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement 

decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Repairs: 

Should your repair not 

be covered by warranty the repair will be completed 

and payment will be required without notification or 

estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 

50% of the retail purchase cost. 

By submitting the item 

for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without 

notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You 

must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty 

repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. 

In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon 

accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, 

MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By 

submitting any item to Horizon for inspection or repair, 

you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions 

found on our website under the Repairs tab.

Country of 
Purchase

Horizon Hobby

Address

Phone Number/ Email

United States

Horizon Service Center 
(Electronics and engines) 
 
Horizon  
Product Support 
(All other products)

4105 Fieldstone Rd 
Champaign, Illinois 
61822 USA

877-504-0233

Online Repair Request visit:
www.horizonhobby.com/repairs

United  
Kingdom

Horizon Hobby  
Limited

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd 
Staple Tye 
Harlow, Essex 
CM18 7NS, United Kingdom

+44 (0) 1279 641 097

[email protected]

Germany

Horizon  
Technischer Service

Hamburger Str. 10 
25335 Elmshorn 
Germany

+49 (0) 4121 46199 66

[email protected]

France

Horizon Hobby SAS

14 Rue Gustave Eiffel 
Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin 
91230 Montgeron 
France

+33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for Blackjack 55

Page 1: ...562mm Hull length 55 in 1397mm Beam 14 75 in 375mm Engine Zenoah G26 Marine Receiver Spektrum 2 4GHz Marine Weight 14 5 lb 6 5 kg Propeller Pro Boat Bronze Alloy www ProBoatModels com Blackjack 55 Owner s Manual Gas Powered Catamaran Boat ...

Page 2: ...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 dam...

Page 3: ...r each run If at any time while operating your model you sense any abnormal function end your operation immediately Do not operate your boat again until you are certain the problem has been corrected Always stay clear of the propeller Although the Blackjack 55 comes fully assembled and ready for action you will need a few additional items in order to run your boat You will need the following Evolu...

Page 4: ...all 4 AA alkaline batteries in the polarity shown on the battery box Note You may consider upgrading to a rechargeable battery pack We recommend the DYN1453 See your local Pro Boat dealer Recommended Radio Equipment You will need a 2 channel transmitter We recommend one of the crystal free interference free Spektrum Pro Boat or JR radio systems using DSM marine technology Compatible tran mitters i...

Page 5: ...t propeller balancing tools available Read the instructions that accompany the propeller balancing tool as removing material from the correct part of the propeller is crucial Contact a local hobby retail store for assistance m1 Turn on the transmitter then the receiver Center the steering wheel and trim lever Check that both rudder servos operate using the radio system m 2 Slide the rudder control...

Page 6: ...nt of the rudder from your transmitter input m 3 If everything appears to be operating correctly start the engine Place the boat in the water and run it at about 1 3 throttle close to the shoreline If the radio system is operating properly you can begin to run the boat faster and further away from the shoreline Note It is a good idea to range check prior to operating your boat after any repair ins...

Page 7: ...ms up See Section 15 Troubleshooting Guide to correct the flooding condition Idle the boat near shore and press the kill switch located on the hull as shown Propeller Trim Angle You may also adjust the propeller strut to add up or down trim to the propeller by loosening the 2 propeller strut bolts and sliding the propeller strut up to increase top end speed but steering response will decrease and ...

Page 8: ...ounted on the left side of the boat when the engine is running and the boat is in the water If water does not stream out of either the exhaust or cylinder head cooling ports immediately stop engine operation and remove obstructions in the lines or replace broken cooling lines Hint To test each cooling line for obstructions or a leak in the cooling system place a piece of tubing over the water inle...

Page 9: ...her protect against damage caused by fuel and other harmful chemicals Section 15 Troubleshooting Guide Section 16 Hull Care The Pro Boat Blackjack 55 should provide many hours of exciting high speed racing fun with just minor maintenance Preventative maintenance is very important Taking the time to ensure that all the setscrews and bolts are tight before each operation of the boat will prevent man...

Page 10: ...684 Clutch Shoes PRB2687 Clutch Springs PRB2688 Clutch Bearing PRB2858 Prop Strut with Bracket PRB2690 Prop Shaft Nylon Bushing PRB2691 Exhaust Spring PRB2692 Throttle Cable Mount PRB2693 Fuel Tank Straps PRB2694 Stuffing Box PRB2291 Propeller Nut PRB0153 Bronze Alloy Propeller PRB2282 Prop Shaft PRB2068 Water Outlet PRB2239 Drain Plug PRB2695 Exhaust O Ring Set PRB0100 Grease Gun with Marine Grea...

Page 11: ...presentative You may also find information on our website at www horizonhobby com Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warranties that the Products purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all...

Page 12: ...ust be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Notice Do not ship batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the ...

Page 13: ...ct of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 301 489 1 301 489 17 General EMC requirements Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA October 27 2010 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be dispose...

Page 14: ...spricht complies with the essential requirments of 3 and other relevant provisions of the FTEG Article 3 of the R TTE directive Angewendete harmonisierte Normen Harmonised standards applied EN 60950 Gesundheit und Sicherheit gemäß 3 1 1 Artikel 3 1 a Health and safety requirments pursuant to 3 1 1 article 3 1 a EN 301 489 1 Schutzanforderungen in Bezug auf elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit 3 1 2 ...

Page 15: ... PRB2666 PRB2662 Water Outlet PRB2651 Water Inlet Engine Pressure Line PRB2291 PRB2677 PRB2675 PRB2676 PRB2672 PRB2673 PRB2689 PRB2281 PRB2681 PRB2670 PRB2669 PRB2687 PRB2684 PRB2683 PRB2679 PRB2667 PRB2688 Water Inlet Water Outlet PRB0153 Section 20 Appendix ...

Page 16: ...ission of Bachmann Industries Inc Zenoah is a trademark of Zenoah Co Ltd of Japan Pro Boat DSM DSM2 Bind N Drive Evolution Blackjack JR Race Guard Dynamite and Nitro Force are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc Patents pending Printed in China 29204 Printed 10 2010 ...

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