Horizon Hobby blade torrent 110 User manual

Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

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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 compo-
nents 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.
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.
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

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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 interfer-
ence 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 (char-
gers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and any-
thing 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 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.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft
is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace a Spektrum
component found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a
Horizon Hobby 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.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
If you are operating this product in North America, you are required to have an Amateur
Radio (HAM) license. Visit www.arrl.org for more information.

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Table of Contents
Length 3.93 in (100mm)
Height 1.57 in (40mm)
Max Propeller Diameter 2 in (50.80mm)
Flying Weight 4.23 oz (120g)
Specifications
First Flight Preparation.......................................6
Flying Checklist ................................................. 6
Installing the Propellers......................................6
Transmitter Setup ..............................................7
Installing the Flight Battery ................................ 8
Transmitter and Receiver Binding.......................9
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls ....... 10
Using the Video Transmitter.............................. 12
Adjusting the FPV Camera Angle ......................13
Preparing the Torrent Quadcopter for Flight......14
Flight Mode and Rate Selection........................14
Flying the Torrent Quadcopter ..........................15
Post-Flight Inspection
and Maintenance Checklist..............................16
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................16
Parts Explosion ................................................ 19
Parts Listings................................................... 19
Optional Parts..................................................19
Limited Warranty ............................................. 20
Warranty and Service Contact Information ....... 22
FCC Information...............................................23
IC Information.................................................. 23
Compliance Information
for the European Union .................................... 24
This product uses Betaflight Third Party Software in portions of its coding. For more information on
Betaflight Software, please visit: https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/wiki.
THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE.This product may include code developed by one or more third parties
(“Third Party Software”). Some Third Party Software may be subject to other terms and conditions
that may be available for download with the product documentation. Notwithstanding the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the Third Party Software is licensed to you subject to the terms and
conditions of the software license agreement identified in the open source software disclosure. If the
third party terms and conditions include licenses that provide for the availability of source code (such
as the GNU General Public License), the open source software disclosure or the media on which the
software may be delivered will provide instructions where a copy of such source code can be obtained.

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To receive product updates, special offers and more, register your product at www.bladehelis.com.
NOTICE: Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV (first person view) equipment. In
some areas, FPV operation may be limited or prohibited. You are responsible for operating this product
in a legal and responsible manner.
Box Contents:
• Torrent™BNF Basic Quadcopter
- Spektrum™Quad Race Serial Receiver w/telemetry
- 4-n-1 FPV ESC
- Flight Controller
- 150mW Video Transmitter, included in BLH04050 (North America)
- 25mW Video Transmitter, included in BLH04050EU (Europe)
- FPV Camera
Needed to Complete:
• DSM2®/DSMX®Compatible Transmitter
• 2S 800mAh or 3S 450mAh LiPo Battery
• LiPo Compatible Battery Charger
• FPV Headset or Groundstation Monitor

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First Flight Preparation
• Remove and inspect contents
• Begin charging the flight battery
• Assemble the aircraft
• Program your computer transmitter
• Install the flight battery in the aircraft
(once it has been fully charged)
• Bind your transmitter
• Familiarize yourself with the controls
• Find a suitable area for flying
Flying Checklist
❏Always turn the transmitter on first
❏Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC
❏Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly
❏Fly the model
❏Land the model
❏Unplug the flight battery from the ESC
❏Always turn the transmitter off last
Installing the Propellers
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B
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1. Refer to the illustration for the proper motor
rotation and propeller location.
2. The propellers have an “A” or “B” marked
on one blade. Match the propeller location to
the illustration.
3. Secure the propellers using 2 socket head
screws per propeller. Do not overtighten
the screws as damage to the propellers or
motors may result.

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Transmitter Setup
Timer
Mode Count Down
Time 3:00
Start Throttle Out
Over 25%
One Time Inhibit
Servo Setup
Chan Travel Reverse
THR 150/150 Normal
AIL 148/148 Reverse
ELE 148/148 Normal
RUD 148/148 Reverse
GER 100/100 Normal
AUX1 100/100 Normal
FUNCTION LIST
D/R & Expo
Chan
Switch (B)
Pos D/R Expo
AILE
0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
2 100/100 0
ELEV
0 100/100 0
1 100/100 0
2 100/100 0
SETUP LIST
F-Mode Setup
Switch 1 Inhibit
Switch 2 Inhibit
Model Type
Airplane
Channel Assign
Channel Input Config
1 Throttle
2 Aileron
3 Elevator
4 Rudder
5 Gear Switch B
6 Aux 1 Switch H
Frame Rate
11ms
DSMX
DX6, DX7 (Gen 2), DX8 (Gen 2), DX9, DX18, DX20
Switch Functions
Flight Mode Switch = Switch B
Motor Arm Switch = Switch H
For telemetry setup information, refer to your transmitter manual or www.spektrumrc.com.

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Installing the Flight Battery
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the quadcopter when not flying to
avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest
approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when
batteries are charged.
1. Set the motor arm switch to OFF
(position 1).
2. Lower the throttle.
3. Power on the transmitter.
4. Attach hook material to the quadcopter
frame and loop material to the battery.
5. Install the flight battery on the quadcopter
frame and secure it with the hook and
loop strap.
6. Connect the battery cable to the aircraft
power lead, noting correct polarity.
CAUTION: Connecting the battery to
the aircraft power lead with reversed
polarity will cause damage to the power
distribution board, ESCs and the battery.
Damage caused by incorrectly connecting the
battery is not covered under warranty.
Do not move the quadcopter until the receiver initializes.
7. The quadcopter motors will emit initialization tones, indicating the ESC is armed.

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To bind or re-bind your quadcopter to your chosen transmitter, follow the directions below.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to the troubleshooting guide for other
instructions.
If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. For a list of compatible DSM®
transmitters, please visit www.bindnfly.com.
Failsafe
The included receiver does not have failsafe capabilities. Failsafe is detected at the flight controller. In
the event of a loss of signal to the receiver the flight controller will cut power to the motors to prevent a
fly-away situation.
Binding Procedure
1. Select the correct model in your transmitter.
2. Power off your transmitter.
3. Lower the throttle fully.
4. Power the quadcopter on while pressing
the bind button located on the ight control
board below the camera, as shown in the
illustration.
5. Follow the procedures of your specic
transmitter to enter Bind Mode.
6. The receiver LED glows solid orange
indicating binding was successful.

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Rudder
Rudder left Rudder right
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls
If you are not familiar with the controls of your quadcopter, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself
with them before attempting your first flight.
Throttle
Throttle downThrottle up
Left Side View Left Side View
Descend
Climb
Nose Yaws Left Nose Yaws Right

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Elevator
Forward
Elevator down Elevator up Backward
Left Side View Left Side View
Aileron
Aileron left Left Aileron right Right
Rear ViewRear View

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Using the Video Transmitter
Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV
equipment. In some areas, FPV operation may be limited
or prohibited.You are responsible for operating this
product in a legal and responsible manner.
See the Available Frequency table to find the desired
video channel and band.The video transmitter channel
and band are changed using the button on the top of the
quadcopter, as shown. There are 6 LEDs on the video
transmitter board.The red LED is the channel indicator.
The next 5 blue LEDs are the band indicators.
IMPORTANT: The 25mW video transmitter included with the European Union version of the Torrent (BL-
H04050EU)has 4 blue LEDs. Band E is not available on this version.
Channel Selection:
1. Channel 1 is indicated by the red LED
glowing solid.
2. Press the button to cycle through the channels
(1-8). The red LED will flash once as you cycle
through each channel. Press the button once
for each channel until the desired channel is
reached. If unsure of the current transmitter
channel, press the button to cycle the channels
until you reach channel 1, indicated by a solid
red LED, then cycle to the channel desired.
Band Selection:
1. Press and hold the button to change the video transmitter band.
2. Each time the button is pressed and held, the blue band LED will indicate a change to the next
available band. The blue LEDs indicate FS/IRC band, band E (North America only), band A, race
band and band B, in that order as shown in the illustration.
LED window
Video Transmitter LEDs
150mW North American version
25mW EU version
Channel Band

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Band CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8
Band A 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5725
Band B 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866
Band E 5705 5685 5665 5665 5885 5905 5905 5905
FS/IRC 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5880
RaceBand 5658 5695 5732 5769 5806 5843 5880 5917
Band CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 CH 8
Band A 5865 5845 5825 5805 5785 5765 5745 5745
Band B 5733 5752 5771 5790 5809 5828 5847 5866
FS/IRC 5740 5760 5780 5800 5820 5840 5860 5860
RaceBand 5732 5732 5732 5769 5806 5843 5843 5843
Available Frequencies, North America (mHz)
The angle of the FPV camera is adjusted
by moving the small lever on the top of the
quadcopter forward or backward until the desired
angle is achieved as shown in the illustration.
Adjusting the FPV Camera Angle
Available Frequencies, European Union (mHz)

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• In angle mode (switch position 0), the quadcopter will self-level and has a bank angle limit
of approximately 60 degrees.
• In air mode (switch position 1), the quadcopter will not self-level and does not have a bank angle
limit. At low throttle, the flight controller will continue to stabilize the quadcopter to hold whatever
attitude was last commanded. This mode is useful for flying smooth aerobatic maneuvers at both
high and low throttle settings.
• In acro mode (switch position 2 ), the quadcopter will not self-level and does not have a bank angle
limit. At low throttle, the flight controller will not stabilize the quadcopter. The pilot must actively
control the quadcopter to maintain a desired attitude. This mode is most preferred when immediate
changes in altitude are desired, such as in racing. Use rates and expo to tune the performance
according to your flying style.
Refer to the Transmitter Setup for transmitter switch selection and specific setup information.
Preparing the Torrent Quadcopter for Flight
1. Before each flight, ALWAYS power on the transmitter before connecting the flight battery to the
quadcopter. After each flight, disconnect the flight battery from the quadcopter before powering off
the transmitter.
NOTICE: Connecting the flight battery before powering on the transmitter can start the binding pro-
cess. Please see the Transmitter and Receiver Binding section of this manual for more information.
2. When the ESC beeps, the flight controller is initialized and ready for flight.
The flight controller will not arm the motors until the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position.
Flight Mode and Rate Selection

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Takeo
When you are prepared to fly, start the motors by activating the motor arm switch (switch H), as
programmed in the transmitter setup section. Increase the throttle until the model is approximately
2 ft. (600mm) off the ground and check the trim so the model flies as desired. Once the trim is
adjusted, begin flying the model.
Flight times for the included battery will vary according to how aggressively the throttle is used.
Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)
LVC decreases the power to the motors when the battery voltage gets low. When the motor power
decreases, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery.
LVC does not prevent the battery from over-discharge during storage.
NOTICE: Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery.
Landing
To land, slowly decrease the throttle while in a low-level hover. After landing, stop the motors by
changing the motor arm switch to the off position; disconnect and remove the battery from the
aircraft after use to prevent over discharge. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not
fall below 3V per cell.
Flying the Torrent Quadcopter

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Troubleshooting Guide
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist
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Cleaning Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a
soft brush or a dry, lint-free cloth.
Motors Replace the motor when the model will not fly steady or veers off when doing a climb out.
Wiring Make sure the wiring does not block moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose
connectors.
Fasteners
Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over-tighten
metal screws in plastic parts. Tighten screws so the parts are mated together, then turn
the screw only 1/8th of a turn more. Do not use threadlock on or near plastic parts.
Propellers
Make sure there is no damage to the propellers or other parts that move at high speed.
Damage to these parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace damaged
parts before flying.
WARNING: Remove the propellers from the motors prior to performing any troubleshooting
or maintenance. Failure to do so may cause serious injury if the motors start unexpetedly.
WARNING: Remove the propellers from the motors prior to performing any troubleshooting
or maintenance. Failure to do so may cause serious injury if the motors start unexpetedly.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Quadcopter control
response is inconsistent
or requires extra trim to
neutralize movement
Quadcopter not initialized on a level
surface Disconnect the ight battery, center the control trim and re-initialize the quadcopter
Battery not correctly placed Adjust battery position so quadcopter balances
in the center of the frame

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Quadcopter will not
respond to throttle
Motor arm switch is in the OFF position Set the motor arm switch to the ON position
Throttle too high and/or throttle trim
is too high Reset controls with the throttle stick and throttle trim at the lowest setting
Quadcopter moved during initialization Disconnect the flight battery and re-initialize the quadcopter while keeping the quadcopter
from moving
Throttle channel is reversed Disconnect ight battery, reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter,
recconnect ight battery
Quadcopter does not
function and smells
burnt after connecting
the flight battery
Flight battery connected with the
wrong polarity Replace the power distribution board. Connect the ight battery noting proper polarity
Quadcopter has
reduced flight time or is
underpowered
Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge the ight battery
Inadequate power to ight battery charger Use a different power source for the charger
Flight battery is damaged Replace the ight battery and follow the ight
battery instructions
Flight conditions might be too cold Make sure the battery is warm
(room temperature) before use
Crashes immediately
upon lift-off
Propellers in wrong locations or
incorrect ight mode selected Ensure propeller direction and motor direction are correct
Aileron, elevator or rudder are
reversed in the transmitter Ensure aileron, elevator or rudder are not reversed

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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Difficulty binding
Bind button not pressed while
powering on the quadcopter Power off quadcopter and repeat bind process
Bind switch or button was not held
while transmitter was powered on Power off transmitter and repeat bind process
Transmitter too near aircraft during
binding process
Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter
a larger distance from the aircraft or shield the
aircraft from the transmitter using your body.
Disconnect and reconnect the ight battery to
the quadcopter. Follow the binding instructions
Quadcopter or transmitter is too close
to large metal object, wireless source
or another transmitter
Move quadcopter and transmitter to another
location and attempt binding again
Difficulty connecting
(after binding)
Transmitter not powered on before the
quadcopter Power the quadcopter off. Power on the transmitter rst and then the quadcopter.
Less than a 5-second wait between
rst powering on the transmitter and
connecting the ight battery to the
quadcopter
Leave the transmitter powered on.
Disconnect and reconnect the ight
battery to the quadcopter
The quadcopter is bound to
a different model memory
(ModelMatch™transmitters only)
Select the correct model memory on the
transmitter. Disconnect and reconnect the ight
battery to the quadcopter
Flight battery or transmitter battery
charge is too low Replace or recharge batteries
Quadcopter or transmitter is too close
to large metal object, wireless source
or another transmitter
Move quadcopter and transmitter to another
location and attempt connecting again

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Parts Explosion
Parts Listings
Optional Parts
Part # Description
EFLB4503SJ30 450mAh 3S 11.1V 30C LiPo Battery
EFLB8002SJ30 800mAh 2S 7.4V 30C LiPo Battery
FSV1063 Dominator V3 Modular WVGA Headset
FSV1076 Fat Shark Dominator HD3 Headset
Part # Description
SPMVR2510 Focal V2 FPV Wireless Headset
with Diversity
SPMVM430C Spektrum 4.3 inch Video Monitor
with Headset
Part # Description
1 BLH04001 Carbon Frame
2 BLH04002 Body/Camera Mount
3 BLH04003 Prop Guards (4)
4 SPMVTM150 150mW Video Transmitter
5 SPMVTM025 25mW Video Transmitter
6 SPMVCM01 FPV Camera
Part # Description
7 SPMFCMF300 Flight Control, F3
8 BLH04008 4-n-1 FPV ESC, BLHeli
9 BLH04009 2" FPV Propellers
10 BLHA1024 1104-7600Kv FPV Racing Motor
11 SPM4649T Spektrum Quad Race Serial Receiver
w/telemetry

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Limited Warranty
What this Warranty Covers
Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original
purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the
date of purchase.
What is Not Covered
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i)
cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, acci-
dent, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due
to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii)
modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted
service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby autho-
rized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an
authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with
applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates
any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION,
AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT
THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT
WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy
Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclu-
sive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i)
service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon
to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any
and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.
SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY.
Limitation of Liability
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF
PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN
ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS
BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE,
STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY,
EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event
shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of
the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has
no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification
or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for
any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup
or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you
as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the
liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser
is advised to return the Product immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law
These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to
conflict of law principals). This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or
modify this warranty at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot
provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup