DOMINUS 10 TR HLNA0196 User manual

HLNA0196 OWNER’S MANUAL AND EXPLODED VIEWS
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• Before using your product, review all documentation and inspect the products carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not
what you wanted, then do not continue with unpacking, setup or operation of your product. Your local hobby dealer cannot ac-
cept a product for return or exchange after partaking in actions that produce wear and tear.
• Read, understand and follow all instructions and accompanying material carefully before operating or assembling your vehicle
to prevent serious damage to your vehicle. Failure to complete these tasks properly or intentional aversion to the content will be
considered abuse and/or neglect.
• Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Due to ongoing development, the actual product may vary from
images shown.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This product is not a toy! (14+) Recommended for ages 14 and up. Adult supervision required for ages under 18 years old.
Contains small parts, keep out of reach of children 3 years of age and younger.
• Entire contents ©2012 Helion RC
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LENGTH 477mm (18.78in)
WIDTH 320mm (12.6in)
HEIGHT 180mm (7.08in)
WHEELBASE 300mm (11.81in)
WHEEL DIAMETER 66mm (2.6in) x 44mm (1.73in)
TIRE DIAMETER F/R: 120mm (4.72in) x 60mm (2.36in)
WHEEL OFFSET 12mm Hex
WEIGHT* 2350g (5.18lb)
BATTERY 1,800mAh NiMH 7-CELL, 8.4V
MOTOR RADIENT REAKTOR BRUSHLESS SENSORLESS 3500kV
RADIO HRS-3.1 2.4GHz 3-CHANNEL
CHARGER AC WALL TRICKLE
*APPROXIMATE OUT-OF-THE-BOX WEIGHT
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE
RECOMMENDED TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED)
INTRODUCING THE DOMINUS 10TR
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Please use caution and follow the manufacturer’s recommended operating instructions for these items and always wear eye
protection.
1. 1x Dominus 10TR
2. 1x 1,800mAh 7-Cell NiMH battery pack
3. 1x HRS-3.1 2.4GHz 3-Channel transmitter
4. 1x 7-Cell Wall charger
5. 1x 4-Way cross wrench
1. 1x 1.5mm L-wrench
2. 1x 2.5mm L-wrench
3. 1x Bag extra parts
4. 1x Documentation package with exploded view
1. 4x 1.5V AA type alkaline batteries for transmitter
a. To help the environment, consider replacing the disposable batteries for this transmitter and for other
household electronic items with rechargeable batteries. Visit your local hobby dealer for hobby grade
chargers and batteries.
b. Patience while reading thoroughly through all of the instructions and guides that will help ensure you
get the most out of your new Helion RC product.

FEATURES OF THE DOMINUS 10TR
GETTING STARTED
CHARGING THE BATTERY
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1. Remove the body and battery from vehicle to prepare for charging.
a. Read charging instructions and understand all warnings and cautions before proceeding. This product is not a toy and
should not be charged, operated, or maintained without supervision of an adult.
b. Now is a good time to start charging so you can be up and running as soon as possible but remember to return to this guide
in the presence of the charging battery, remembering never to leave the battery unattended while charging.
2. Install the [4] AA type alkaline batteries into the transmitter.
3. Install the fully charged battery into the vehicle, be sure to install the pins into the lowest possible holes in the battery mounting
posts for the tightest fit.
4. Ensure the motor is plugged into the ESC.
5. Ensure the switch is in the OFF position and connect the battery to the ESC.
6. Read and understand transmitter cautions and setting instructions before use.
a. Confirm settings for steering and throttle trim.
b. Confirm ESC settings for the battery you will use (pre-programmed for included NiMH battery with reverse enabled)
7. Install body with 4 supplied clips; turn your equipment ON (radio first!) and enjoy!
• Steel ring and pinion gear type four wheel drive drivetrain.
• Radient Reaktor brushless waterproof ESC and motor.
• Waterproof servo.
• Water Resistant receiver box.
• HRS-3.1 2.4 GHz 3-Channel radio system.
• 1,800 mAh 8.4V 7 Cell NiMH rechargeable battery pack
with Tamiya-style plug.
• Four wheel independent suspension.
• Planetary metal gear differentials.
• Ball bearing supported drivetrain.
• Adjustable, oil filled, coil-over shock absorbers with blad-
ders.
• Adjustable suspension, camber, and front toe.
• Pivot ball style front suspension with upper arm.
• Stamped aluminum hinge pin braces.
• Dual bell crank steering with servo saver.
• Aluminum center drive shaft.
• Dual purpose battery trap, LiPo and NiMH hump ready.
• Hex drive wheels
• All-terrain square lug tires and spoke wheels.
• Racing style ‘cab forward’ truggy body with molded wing.
• Adjustable body and wing mounts.
• LiPo compatible and programmable ESC with reverse.
• Never leave the battery unattended while charging and never operate the charger without adult supervision.
• Never charge a warm battery, always allow the battery to cool to room temperature before charging.
• Never drop the charger or battery and do not attempt to charge a damaged battery.
• Inspect the battery and charger before use. Never use a battery or charger if the wire or connector has been damaged or if the
battery has experienced a short.
• Incorrect use of the battery, connections, or charging equipment can cause personal injury or property damage.
• Never allow batteries or charger to come in contact with moisture at any time.
• Stop charging immediately if the battery or charger becomes hot or changes form during use.
NOTE: Only use chargers designed for use with NiMH batteries for the RC industry, using the supplied connector. Use of
other (non-RC specific) chargers or connectors can permanently damage the battery and/or connected equipment. Genuine
NiMH replacement batteries and optoinal high current connectors are available at your local hobby dealer.
1. Plug the charger into a properly grounded standard AC wall plug.
2. Plug the battery into the charger and place the battery on/in a non-flammable surface/container away from flammable objects.
3. A fully discharged battery should charge in approximately 4-5 hours.
a. Caution: Periodically monitor the temperature of the battery while charging, if the temperature exceeds 115°F
(45°C), disconnect the battery from the charger and allow it to cool before reconnecting.
4. Unplug the battery from the charger when the battery is slightly warm to the touch, indicating the battery had been charged.
a. NOTE: Using a peak detection charger is recommended and will provide you with a faster and better charging experience.
We recommend the Origin NiMH or Primal Multi-Chemistry chargers by Radient RC.
b. Warning: Never charge the included battery at a charge current exceeding 2A.
5. Remove charger from wall plug.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE HRS-3.1 RADIO SYSTEM
INTRODUCING THE HRS-3.1 2.4GHz RADIO SYSTEM
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Please read and understand the following instructions for your
new radio system prior to operation to ensure the safest and
most enjoyable experience.
Features:
• Your model can cause serious damage or injury so please use caution and courtesy when operating your model.
• Do not expose the radio system to water or excessive moisture.
• As a safety precaution, perform all transmitter and receiver adjustments with the vehicle’s wheels off the ground. This ensures
the complete control over the vehicle at all times during adjustments.
• Ensure your batteries (both transmitter and vehicle) have been properly charged for use with your model.
• Keep track of the time the system is in use so you will know how long you can safely operate the transmitter batteries.
• Check all servos and electrical connections prior to each run.
• Do not operate your model near traffic, bystanders, parking areas, or any other area that could result in injury to people or dam-
age to property.
• If at any time during the operation of your model you observe any erratic or abnormal behavior of your model, immediately stop
operation and bring the mode to a safe stop in a safe location to diagnose the problem.
• Always power on your transmitter before turning your vehicle on.
• If you have little or no experience operating R/C models, we strongly recommend you seek the assistance of your local hobby
dealer.
R/C models are an extremely fun hobby, but safety should never be ignored or taken lightly. Always take caution when operating
your model as damage to property and injury can result from careless operation. Please consult your local hobby dealer with any
questions or troubleshooting issues. And of course don’t forget to have fun, you deserve it after reading through all of these safety
tips!
1. Steering wheel: controls left/right motion (designed to be
operated with right hand).
2. Throttle trigger: controls forward/reverse/brake motion
(designed to be operated with left index finger).
3. Handle: For holding the transmitter (designed to be held with
left hand).
4. Antenna: Transmits signal to the receiver located in the
vehicle.
a. Flip up when transmitter in use. Folded position is only
for storage.
5. ON/OFF Switch: Turns the power ON/OFF for the transmitter
only.
6. Multifunction red Indicator LED:
a. Power indicator
b. Low battery voltage warning, batteries should be re-
placed/recharged before continued use when flashing.
7. REV/Bind:
a. Use to reverse servo/channel operation.
b. Use to put the transmitter into binding mode.
8. Digital Trim: All switches are digital so there is no need to
readjust trim position for different models after initial setup.
a. Steering: Controls the “hands-off” left/right direction of
the vehicle.
b. Throttle: Adjusts the motor speed to STOP when trigger
is in “hands-off” (neutral) position.
9. Dual Rate Adjustment Switch: Adjusts total travel of servo
10. Battery compartment: houses [4] AA batteries for powering
the transmitter. Also has connector for rechargable NiMH
battery pack.
11. Battery door: Closes the battery compartment, containing
the AA batteries or rechargable battery pack.
12. Fail Safe setting and Channel 3 toggle.
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HRS-3.1 BINDING AND FAIL SAFE SETTING
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Binding the Transmitter and Receiver:
The process of allowing communication to occur between a 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver is called “binding” (sometimes referred
to as “matching” or “pairing”). The radio system included with your product comes pre-configured and bound from the factory. In
the event your system loses binding, one of the components has been replaced, or you choose to add an additional vehicle to your
transmitter, you will need to bind the transmitter and receiver. Follow the below steps for binding your radio system. Always ensure
both transmitter and receiver batteries are fully charged or new when performing this process for best results.
NOTE: AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, PERFORM THE BINDING PROCESS WITH THE VEHICLE’S WHEELS OFF THE GROUND.
1. With the transmitter in close proximity but not closer than 2ft to the receiver, turn on the transmitter first, then the vehicle. The
LED on the receiver will blink, indicating that the receiver is not bound to a transmitter that is on.
2. With the transmitter OFF, hold the REV/BIND button and turn the power ON to put the transmitter into binding mode.
3. Push the button on the receiver once, the LED will start to blink faster indicating it is searching for a transmitter to bind with.
The transmitter will automatically search and bind to the receiver. This may take up to 10 seconds.
4. Once the transmitter and receiver are bound together, the receiver’s LED will turn solid red. If the receiver’s LED does not turn
solid red, turn off both the transmitter and receiver and repeat steps 1-2.
5. Once binding is complete, turn the power off and back on to both the transmitter and re-
ceiver.
6. Ensure normal operation of throttle and steering.
a. If binding to a different vehicle you may need to reverse the steering channel on your
transmitter to work properly.
7. If you experience anything other than normal operation, repeat the process.
2.4 GHz Fail-Safe Adjustment:
NOTE: AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, PERFORM THE FAIL-SAFE ADJUSTMENTS WITH THE VE-
HICLE’S WHEELS OFF THE GROUND.
1. Turn the transmitter and receiver ON and move the throttle trigger to the desired position.
2. Press the Fail-Safe button for 5 seconds to program the throttle Fail-Safe setting.It is recommended and common to set the
throttle Fail-Safe as Full Brake, i.e. the throttle trigger is pressed completely forward applying full brakes. This ensures that if the
receiver cannot receive a signal from the transmitter, the servos or ESC will default to full brake causing the vehicle to stop.
a. NOTE: WITH REVERSE MODE ACTIVE IN THE ESC, THE VEHICLE WILL GO INTO REVERSE THROTTLE INSTEAD OF BRAKE
WHEN THE TRIGGER IS PRESSED FORWARD. THIS IS THE CORRECT BEHAVIOUR AND SETTING POSITION. TO PREVENT
WHEELS FROM TURING LIKE THIS, SIMPLY APPLY A LITTLE FORWARD THROTTLE, THEN FULL BRAKES, THEN CON-
TINUE WITH THE FAIL-SAFE SETTING PROCEDURE.
3. To test the Fail-Safe settings, turn the transmitter off while the receiver is on. The servo/ESC will default to its programmed
positions and the motor should not spin (assuming you have set the fail-safe to full brake).