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
www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels
of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical
property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical
property damage AND 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 superficial
injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES
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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.
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Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
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Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support
equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
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Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
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Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for
this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
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Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even
death.
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Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF
ELECTRONICS
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Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof
and water-resistant components to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions,”
including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain.
While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not completely waterproof and your
vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine. The various electronic components used in
the vehicle, such as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver are waterproof,
however, most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and should not be submerged.
Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, screws and nuts, 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 vehicle and
to keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet Conditions Maintenance”
section to follow must be performed regularly if you choose to run in wet conditions. If you
are not willing to perform the additional care and maintenance required, then you should not
operate the vehicle in those conditions.
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.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure that you have all
the tools you will need to properly maintain your vehicle.
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Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the battery manufacturer before use.
Caution should be taken when using Li-Po batteries in wet conditions.
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Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your transmitter’s manual or the
manufacturer before operation.
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Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.
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Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact with salt water (ocean water or
water on salt-covered roads), contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conductive
and highly corrosive, so use caution.
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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.
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Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor. The additional resistance of
operating in water causes excess strain. Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion or
larger spur gear. This will increase torque (and motor life) when running in mud, deeper
puddles, or any wet conditions that will increase the load on the motor for an extended
period of time.
WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE
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Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them at high speed. With the body
removed, place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for a few short bursts until the
water has been removed.
CAUTION:
Always keep hands, fingers, tools and any loose or hanging objects away
from rotating parts when performing the above drying technique.
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Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an air compressor or a can of
compressed air, blow out any water that may be inside the recessed connector housing.
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Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the mud and dirt off with a garden
hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings and transmission.
NOTICE:
Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.
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Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the vehicle and help remove any
water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners.
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Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with a water-displacing light
oil. Do not spray the motor.
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Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.
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Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the following:
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Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
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All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
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Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bearings with lightweight
motor oil.
VTR03032 | OWNER’S MANUAL
1972 Chevy
®
C10 Pick Up Truck V100-S RTR
COMPONENTS
Body
1972 Chevy C10 Pickup Truck
Operating Weight
2.3kg (5 lb.)
Transmitter
2.4 GHz 2-Channel Transmitter (AA batteries)
Charger
200mA, 9V, EC3
Battery
Speedpack ™ 1800mAh Ni-MH 6-Cell Flat, with EC3™ connector
Motor
Brushed 15T, 540
Receiver
2-Channel Waterproof
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Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
WARNING:
Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction,
electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
4
Install the Transmitter Batteries
CAUTION:
If using rechargeable batteries, charge
only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-
rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst,
resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property.
This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries.
1.
Remove the battery cover from the transmitter.
2.
Install the batteries as shown.
3.
Install the battery cover.
CAUTION:
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to national regulations.
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Transmitter Controls
Charging Warnings
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NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED DURING USE.
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NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
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Read all safety precautions and literature prior to use of this product.
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Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge batteries.
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Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
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Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
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Never allow the batteries or charger to come into contact with moisture at any time.
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Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 50–80°F
[10–26°C]) or place in direct sunlight.
EN
1
Charge the Vehicle Battery
1.
Connect the battery to the battery charger.
2.
Connect the battery charger to an AC power outlet.
3.
Allow the battery to charge for
9
hours.
2
Remove the body
from the vehicle
3
Install the
vehicle battery
CAUTION:
Connecting the battery to the ESC with reversed polarity will cause damage to the ESC, the battery or both. Damage caused by
incorrectly connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.
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Always use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. This charger cannot charge batteries such as “heavy duty,” “alkaline,” “mercury” or “lithium” batteries.
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Always connect to the charger correctly.
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Always disconnect the battery and charger after charging and let them cool between charges.
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Always inspect the battery before charging.
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Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions.
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Always make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger.
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Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery while charging.
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Always end the charging process if the charger or battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form during the charge process.
Calibrating
Ensure proper ESC function by calibrating the ESC to your transmitter inputs.
1.
Power OFF the ESC.
2.
Ensure your transmitter is powered ON, the throttle is not reversed, the throttle trim is neutral and the throttle travel range is at 100%.
3.
Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC.
4.
The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range after 3 seconds.
5.
One long beep will sound when the ESC is ready to run.
Programming
The ESC comes with two jumpers pre-installed in the MODE: Forward/Brake/
Reverse) and BATT: Ni-MH configurations.
To change the mode to F/B/R (forward/brake/reverse) or F/R (forward/reverse) or
change the battery type to Ni-MH:
1.
Power OFF the ESC.
2.
Disconnect the jumper from the default port and connect it to the desired port.
3.
Power ON the ESC.
If the jumpers are lost or not installed, the ESC will default to MODE: F/B/R and
BATT: Ni-MH.
Connecting
1.
Connect the RED (+) ESC wire to the RED (+) motor wire.
2.
Connect the BLACK (–) ESC wire to the BLACK (–) motor wire.
NOTICE:
Always disconnect the battery from the ESC when you have
finished operating your vehicle. The ESC’s switch only controls power
to the receiver and servos. The ESC will continue to draw current when
connected to the battery, resulting in possible damage to the battery
through over-discharge.
Mode
Forward/
Brake/
Reverse
(F/B/R)
Forward/
Brake
(F/B)
Forward/
Reverse
(F/R
((Crawler
Mode))
Battery
(BATT)
Li-Po Ni-MH
WARNING:
Do not connect bind plugs or receiver servo leads into
the ESC programming port. Doing so may damge the ESC and/or
components.
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Binding
When You Are Finished
11
Control Test
1.
Do a test of the transmitter’s control of the vehicle with the
vehicle’s wheels off the ground.
2.
Start driving slowly, and, if the vehicle does not go straight, adjust
the steering trim dial on the transmitter.
IMPORTANT:
Seat the motor brushes by driving smoothly on a flat
surface during use of the first battery charge. Properly seating the
motor brushes will increase the life and performance of the motor.
8
Re-install the
body on the
vehicle
9
Power on the
transmitter
10
Power on the
vehicle
12
Power off the
vehicle
13
Power off the
transmitter
14
Remove and
recharge the
vehicle battery
Solid Red and Green:
Battery voltage is
good (above 4V).
Solid Red: Battery
voltage is critically low
(below 4V). Replace
transmitter batteries.
Battery Level Indicator
Power Switch
Power on or off the transmitter
Reverse Switch
Allows you to change the direction of
steering (ST) and throttle (TH) controls.
(The default setting for steering and
throttle is “NOR”)
Throttle Trigger
Controls power
to the motor for
forward or reverse
(See TH reverse
switch)
Stop
Reverse
(when TH reverse
switch on NOR)
Forward
(when TH reverse
switch on NOR)
Steering Wheel
Control steering. Right
and Left steering with
ST switch on NOR
(See Reverse Switch)
Steering Rate
Adjusts the amount the
front wheels move when
the steering wheel is
turned left or right
Throttle Dual Rate
Adjusts the maximum
amount of throttle the
vehicle can be given
Adjusts the neutral
point of the electronic
speed control
Throttle Trim
Adjust to make the
vehicle drive straight
with no input at the
steering wheel
Steering Trim
The included transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory.
If you need to rebind, follow the instructions below.
1.
Power off the transmitter and vehicle switch.
2.
Connect a fully charged battery pack to the vehicle.
3.
Power on the vehicle switch. The RED LED on the receiver
flashes.
4.
Press and release the bind button (A) on the receiver.
The RED LED on the receiver flashes.
5.
Power on the transmitter.
6.
The RED LED on the receiver turns solid when the radio
system is bound.
You must rebind when binding the receiver to a different
transmitter.
CH4
CH3
CH2
CH1
SW
B/C
4
CH
2.4GH
Z
Failsafe
E
nable
A
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to bind the transmitter and
receiver if there are other compatible transmitters in bind
mode within 400 feet. Doing so may result in unexpected
binding.
