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1968 FORD
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F-100 ASCENDER
®
, BND • INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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 below 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 certifi ed 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, fi ngers, 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 diff erentials.
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Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bushings
with lightweight motor oil.
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS
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1. Read the safety precautions found in this manual.
2. Charge a battery for the vehicle. Refer to the included charging
warnings and instructions for battery charging information.
3. Install the AA batteries in the transmitter. Only use alkaline
or rechargeable batteries.
4. Install the fully charged battery in the vehicle.
5. Power ON the transmitter and then the vehicle. Wait 5 seconds for the
ESC to initialize. Always power the transmitter ON before the vehicle
and power it OFF after the vehicle has been powered OFF.
6. Check the steering and throttle control directions. Verify that the
servos are moving in the correct direction.
7. Drive your vehicle.
8. Perform any necessary maintenance.
Choose a battery designed to work with the Dynamite® 60A Brushed
Waterproof ESC (DYNS2210). We recommend the Dynamite®
Reaction® 7.4V 4000mAh 2S 50C LiPo: Hardcase with EC3™ connector
(DYNB3800EC). Choose a charger designed to charge 2S Li-Po batteries.
We recommend the Dynamite® Prophet™ Sport Li-Po 35W AC Battery
Charger (DYNC2005CA). Refer to your battery and charger manuals for
usage, safety, and charging information.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
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Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the Ford F-100 Ascender, fi ne-tuning the setup and performing maintenance.
