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Zelos

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 Twin  36

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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.

NOTICE

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:

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.

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

MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE

Safety Precautions and Warnings

Table of Contents

Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics ......... 3
General Precautions ........................................................ 3
Wet Conditions Maintenance .......................................... 3
Box Contents ................................................................... 4
Product Inspection........................................................... 4
Recommended Tools and Materials ................................ 4
Battery and Battery Charger ............................................ 4
Transmitter Controls ........................................................ 5
Transmitter Battery Installation ........................................ 5
Antenna Tube Installation................................................. 5
Battery Pack Installation .................................................. 6
Control Check .................................................................. 6
Getting Started ................................................................ 7
When You Are Finished ................................................... 7
Boating Tips ..................................................................... 7
   Strut Angle Adjustment ................................................ 8
Maintenance .................................................................... 9

   Drivetrain Lubrication ................................................... 9
   Propeller Service .......................................................... 9
General Information ........................................................10
   Binding ........................................................................10
   Throttle Range Calibration ...........................................10
   Failsafe ........................................................................10
   Water Cooling System .................................................10
   Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .............................................11
   Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Programming ............11
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................. 11–12
Limited Warranty ........................................................... 13
Contact Information ....................................................... 14
FCC Information ............................................................ 14
IC Information ................................................................ 14
Compliance Information for the European Union .......... 15
Replacement Parts ........................................................ 51
Optional Parts .......................................................... 52–53

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 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.

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.

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Summary of Contents for Zelos Twin

Page 1: ...Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l utilisateur Manuale dell utente 36 INCH TWIN BRUSHLESS RTR BOAT PRB08021 Batteries sold separately ...

Page 2: ...ren under 14 years This is not a toy MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE Safety Precautions and Warnings Table of Contents Water Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics 3 General Precautions 3 Wet Conditions Maintenance 3 Box Contents 4 Product Inspection 4 Recommended Tools and Materials 4 Battery and Battery Charger 4 Transmitter Controls 5 Transmitter Battery Installation 5 Antenna Tube Installation...

Page 3: ...t 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 ver...

Page 4: ...d battery We recommend either the Dynamite Prophet Sport Duo 50W AC Charger US Only DYNC2025 or in Canada the Dynamite Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC Charger DYNC2010CA Refer to your charger manual for charging instructions and safety information NOTICE Never charge a battery in the boat or damage may result Battery and Battery Charger Box Contents Pro Boat Zelos 36 Inch Brushless Catamaran Spektrum...

Page 5: ...R Controls power to motor for forward or reverse see TH REV switch Stop Reverse when TH REV switch on N Forward when TH REV switch on N POWER SWITCH Power on or off the transmitter STTRIM Adjust to make the vehicle drive straight with no input at the steering wheel THTRIM Adjusts the neutral point of the electronic speed control REVERSE SWITCH Allows you to change the direction of steering ST REV ...

Page 6: ...e included adapter in a 4 battery configuration will damage the ESCs and may result in fire or personal injury Positioning the Battery Packs Toward the Bow In rough water or strong wind conditions place the battery packs at the front of the battery trays to ensure the greatest stability Centered Smooth water and calm winds may allow you to move the battery packs rear ward in the hull to allow the ...

Page 7: ...ing lines and jacket around the motor 6 Remove the canopy before storage or moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat 7 Repair any damage or wear to the boat 8 Lubricate the flex shaft using Pro Boat Marine Grease DYNE4200 or DYNE4201 see Drivetrain Lubrication NOTICE Never store the boat without greasing the flex shafts or they may rust 9 Make note of lessons learned from the trimmin...

Page 8: ...le 3 Remove the propeller for the strut that needs adjustment 4 Place one ruler across the bottom of both of the rear ride pads Ensure that the ruler extends from the middle ride pad to the end of the strut propeller that needs adjustment 5 Place the second ruler across the first ruler forming a 90 degree angle against the propeller strut 6 Measure the distance between the bottom ruler and the pro...

Page 9: ...d housing will result 1 In the hull use two 10 mm open end wrenches to loosen the motor coupler C 2 Slide the drive shaft out from the stuffing tube and drive strut at the rear of the boat 3 Wipe the old lubricant and material from the drive shaft NOTICE When lubricating the flex shaft do not lubricate the first 20mm of the flex shaft If grease gets into the motor coupler it may cause the flex sha...

Page 10: ...OTICE The boat must run at least 30mph in order to force water through the cooling system Running the boat below 30mph will prevent water from circulating through the electronics causing them to overheat and possibly become damaged Failsafe positions are also set during binding In the unlikely event that the radio link is lost during use the receiver will drive the servos to their preprogrammed fa...

Page 11: ...ve the throttle to neutral within 3 seconds of the tone matching the item you want to select Beep Running Mode Beep Beep LiPo Cells Beep Beep Beep LVC Threshold Beep Beep Beep Beep Timing STEP 3 Set Item Value After selecting a programmable item you will hear several tones in a loop 1 Move the throttle to full to select the value matching the tone The ESC will emit an alternating tone to indicate ...

Page 12: ...mitter Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt to connect again Boat battery transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch Boat tends to dive in the water or takes on water The boat hull is not completely closed Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed on the hull before returning the boat to the water Center of...

Page 13: ...service 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 number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is...

Page 14: ...ired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range This equip...

Page 15: ...4x1 65 Albero 3 16 PRB282028 Right Side Propeller CCW Rotation 1 4x1 65 3 16 Shaft Rechtsseitiger Propeller Drehung gegen den Uhrzeigersinn 1 4x1 65 3 16 Welle Hélice droite rotation CCW 1 4 x 1 65 arbre 3 16 Elica lato destro rotazione in senso antiorario 1 4x1 65 Albero 3 16 PRB282029 Left Flex Shaft Liner Flexwelle links Flexible gauche avec gaine Albero flessibile sinistro guaina PRB282030 Rig...

Page 16: ... Akku im Hard Case m EC5 Anschluss Batterie Reaction Li Po 3S 11 1V 5000mA 50C boitier rigide prise EC5 Reaction HD 11 1V 5000mAh 3S 50C LiPo Hardcase EC5 DYNC0028 EC5 Battery Series Harness EC5 Akku Serie Kabelbaum Harnais pour batteries EC5 Cablaggio per collegamento in serie delle batterie EC5 DYNC0031 EC5 Device Charge Lead 12AWG EC5 Gerät Ladeleitung 12 AWG Câble du chargeur de l appareil EC5...

Page 17: ... DC Charger KX50D Duo 2 x 50W Wechsel Gleichstrom Ladegerät KX50D Duo 2 x Chargeur CA CC 50W Caricabatterie KX50D Duo 2 x 50W CA CC SPM2335 DX2E Active 2CH DSMR Radio w SR310 DX2E Aktives 2 Kanal DSMR Funkgerät mit SR310 Radio DX2E Active 2 canaux DSMR avec SR310 Radiocomando DX2E Active 2 canali DSMR con SR310 SPM5000 DX5R 5CH DSMR Tx w SR6000T DX5R 5 Kanal DSMR Tx mit SR6000T DX5R 5CH DSMR Tx av...

Page 18: ...mite Prophet Reaction EC5 DSMR 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 other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners PRB08021 ...

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