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Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed and built with a
combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to allow
you to operate the product in calm, fresh water conditions.
While the entire boat is highly water-resistant, it is not completely
waterproof and your boat should NOT be treated like a submarine. The
various electronic components used in the boat, such as the Electronic
Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver are waterproof, however,
most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and require
additional maintenance after use.
Metal parts, including the bearings, pins, screws and nuts, propeller,
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 on next page 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
• Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and
make sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly
maintain your boat.
• Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the
battery manufacturer before use. Take caution when using Li-Po
batteries in wet conditions.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your
transmitter’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 life of your motor if
it has not been certified as water-resistant or waterproof. If the
motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the
water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at
high speeds may rapidly damage the motor.
• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor. The
additional resistance of operating in water causes excess strain.
General Precautions
As the product user, you are solely responsible for operating it 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 www.horizonhobby.com or www.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 superfi cial 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.
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.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. 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 instruc-
tions 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.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS:
Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic
high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and
performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.
