Horizon Hobby miss elam User manual

Specifications
Hull Length.................................................................................... 26 in (660mm)
Beam........................................................................................... 8.3 in (210mm)
Motor............................... Water-cooled Hi-performance A3630-1500 Brushless Motor
Radio System............................................................Pro Boat AM 27MHz Pistol-grip
Drive System ..........................................................Direct Drive with Propeller Strut
Steering System.................................................... Off-set Rudder with Water Pickup
Speed Control .................................................. Water-cooled 45-Amp Brushless ESC
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Miss Elam 1/12 Brushless EP Catamaran Boat
Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat®
Miss Elam Brushless EP ready-to-run boat.
Please read these instructions carefully before
attempting to operate your boat.
Introduction......................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................................. 2
Inspection ........................................................................................................... 2
General Guidelines ............................................................................................... 3
Additional Required Items ..................................................................................... 3
Contents ............................................................................................................. 4
Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand .................................................................... 4
Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries.......................................................... 4
Section 3: Installing the 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Packs ................................................... 5
Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter....................................................................... 6
Section 5: Checking the Radio System ................................................................ 6–7
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water................................................................ 8
Section 7: Handling Adjustment ............................................................................. 8
Section 8: Maintenance......................................................................................... 8
Section 9: Speed Control Programming ................................................................... 9
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft ................................................................... 9
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft ................................................................. 10
Section 11: Warranty Information......................................................................... 11
Section 12: Replacement Parts............................................................................. 12
The Miss Elam Brushless EP comes ready-to-
run with the Pro Boat 27MHz AM radio system
and electronic speed controller already
installed. All assembly and building is done at
the factory, allowing you to quickly get your
boat running.
Carefully remove the boat and radio
transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat
to make sure no damage is present. If you
notice damage is present, please contact the
hobby shop where you purchased it.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Inspection

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It is important that you read and follow
this instruction manual along with the radio
system manual before you run this exciting
boat. Failure to read and understand the
manual could result in personal injury,
property damage or permanent damage to
your boat. It is also important to run your
boat responsibly. With proper care and
maintenance, you will be able to proudly
enjoy your Miss Elam Brushless Catamaran
for many years to come.
When operating the boat, stay clear of
people, full-scale boats, stationary objects
and wildlife. It is preferable to operate the
Miss Elam Brushless Catamaran in low wake,
low wind conditions and in areas free of
people, wildlife and objects.
Before you operate your model, make sure
that your frequency is clear. If someone
is operating on the same frequency, both
models could go out of control, possibly
causing damage to the models or to others.
Check all of the hardware and the propeller
for damage and loose screws before and after
each run.
If at any time while operating your model
you sense any abnormal function, end your
operation immediately. Do not operate your
boat again until you are certain the problem
has been corrected. Always stay clear of
the propeller.
You will need to purchase the following to get your boat on the water:
• 8 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter
• 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Pack with Deans Connector (PRB3313 or PRB3314) (2)
• Twin Peak Dual Battery Charger (DYN4033)
• Tamiya/Deans adapter (PRB3312)
General Guidelines
Additional Required Items
PRB3314
4200mAh
PRB3313
3600mAh

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• Miss Elam Brushless EP RTR
• Pro Boat radio transmitter
• Boat stand
Install 8 fully charged AA alkaline batteries
into the transmitter, following the
instructions provided for your radio system.
Be sure to install the batteries with respect
to proper polarity.
Attach the side stand pieces by interlocking
them into the end pieces as shown. Secure
the interlocking pieces with medium CA or
epoxy. Make certain you allow the adhesive
to fully cure before placing your boat on
the stand.
Contents
Section 2: Installing the Transmitter Batteries
Section 1: Assembling the Boat Stand

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Carefully remove the hatch from the hull.
The Pro Boat water-cooled ESC comes
pre-wired with a Deans-style connector.
Use a 6-cell battery pack listed below for
optimum performance.
• PRB3313 7.2V 3600mAh
w/Deans Connector
• PRB3314 7.2V 4200mAh
w/Deans Connectors
You may also remove the Tamiya-style
connector from conventional battery packs
and purchase WSD1303 from
your local hobby shop. Be sure to
solder the connectors to the battery
in the proper polarity.
Pro Boat offers a charge adapter (PRB3312)
to allow you to charge the PRB3313 and
PRB3314 batteries with Deans connectors
with conventional chargers that use Tamiya-
style connectors.
Follow the instructions included with your fast
charger to ensure a safe charge.
Attach the hook and loop material to the
batteries and the battery boxes.
Confirm that the switch inside the boat is in
the "OFF" position. Install two fully charged
7.2V Ni-MH battery packs into the hull.
Section 3: Installing the 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Packs

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Note: Refer to the radio instructions for
specific information on transmitter setup.
Adjust both the Throttle and Steering trims to
the center position.
Turn on the transmitter, then the ESC power
switch. The ESC will beep until you squeeze
the throttle trigger, indicating full throttle. It
may be necessary to adjust the throttle trim
knob to stop the propeller from turning while
the throttle trigger is in the neutral position.
Adjust the rudder trim knob so that the
rudder is centered prior to operation. You
may adjust this control to make the boat run
straight during operation.
Ensure the antenna wire is properly
placed through the antenna tube. It
may be necessary to slightly pull the antenna
tube out to make certain the radio range
is sufficient.
To range check your model, collapse the
transmitter antenna and walk 10 paces
away from the boat. Confirm that you have
control of the boat by actuating the rudder. If
range is acceptable, extend the antenna and
continue with the preparation of your model.
Throttle
Trim
Steering
Trim
Section 4: Adjusting the Transmitter
Section 5: Checking the Radio System

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The rudder control arm should move toward
the front of the boat when right input is
given. Conversely, when left input is given,
the control arm should move toward the back
of the boat.
The ESC will beep until you give full throttle
input. The auto sensing circuitry will
select full throttle position when you hold
full throttle during initial setup. Release
the throttle trigger. With the propeller
free from any objects, give some throttle
input to ensure that the motor is working.
If everything appears to be functioning
correctly, you are ready to run your boat.
Be sure to turn off the receiver switch, then
the transmitter to keep stray signals from
sending the boat out of control.
Note: The ESC has an over-rev limiter that
will not allow you to hold full throttle when
the propeller is not loaded (in the water). To
reset, return the throttle trigger to neutral.
The auto sensing voltage cutoff will also
cut off power to the motor when the ESC
senses that the batteries are nearing
full discharge.
Note: If you are transporting your boat,
make sure you disconnect the battery
from the speed controller and then turn
your radio off until you are ready to run
the boat. Once ready, simply turn the radio
on and plug the battery into the speed
controller, again making sure that the boat
is in neutral.
Right Turn
Section 5: Checking the Radio System
Right Turn

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Make sure the radio is "ON" and the
batteries are plugged into the speed
controller. Test the radio system for proper
operation and then carefully place the boat
in the water. Pilot the boat at slow speeds,
staying close to the shoreline to ensure
you have good control and that the boat is
functioning correctly. Be certain to avoid all
objects in the water at all times.
Once you feel comfortable with the control of
your boat, it is safe to go further away from
the shoreline and at faster speeds. When you
notice the boat beginning to lose speed, bring
the boat back to shore. It will be necessary to
allow the electronic components to cool down
and to replace or recharge the battery before
heading out again.
NOTE: As racing inspired boats, hydro hulls
are designed to turn exceptionally well to
the right but you must slow the boat to turn
the boat in the left direction. Failure to do
so may cause the boat to capsize.
Before and at the end of each run, make sure
all screws are tight and the propeller is free
from any entanglement.
Operate your Miss Elam Brushless EP in low
to medium wake conditions to avoid having
problems with the boat overturning.
You may also turn the dual rate dial
down to reduce rudder travel in rough
water conditions.
Section 6: Testing Your Boat in the Water
Section 8: Maintenance
Section 7: Handling Adjustment
Steering Dual
Rate

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The ESC in your Miss Elam Brushless EP
is preprogrammed from the factory. The
programming is set for Ni-MH batteries as
shipped with your Miss Elam.
A programming module (PRB3311) is
available to change the programming of
your speed control. Settings include Ni-MH
or LiPo batteries, cutoff voltage settings,
cutoff type, brake on or off, motor timing
and throttle curve. The brake and motor
timing adjustments can be adjusted without
the programming module. See the ESC
instructions for details.
Caution: It is imperative that you do not
attempt to use LiPo batteries in the Miss
Elam Brushless unless it has been properly
programmed or serious damage to the
batteries and electronics may occur.
Lubricating the flex shaft is vital to the life
of the drivetrain. The lubricant also acts as a
water seal, keeping water from entering the
hull through the stuffing box.
Lubricate the flexshaft, propeller shaft
and all moving parts after every 2–3 hours
of operation.
1. Use either two crescent wrenches, two
10mm wrenches, or a combination of
either to loosen the collet nut.
2. Remove the 3mm setscrew that secures
the flex shaft to the propeller shaft.
Section 9: Speed Control Programming
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft

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5. Lubricate the drive shaft with PRB0100
Water-Proof Marine Grease (see your local
hobby shop). Reinstall the drive shaft in
reverse order. Be sure to reinstall the
nylon washer between the universal and
the stuffing box.
Note: Running the Miss Elam Brushless EP
RTR in salt water could
cause some parts to corrode. If you run
the boat in salt water, rinse it thoroughly
in fresh water after each use and lubricate
the drive system.
Because of its corrosive effects, running
RC boats in saltwater is at the discretion
of the modeler.
3. Remove the propeller shaft from the
propeller strut. Make sure not to lose the
two Teflon washers on either side of the
propeller strut.
4. Slide the flex shaft out of the stuffing
box.
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by
Users in the European Union
This product must not be disposed of with other waste.
Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point
for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment
at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human
health and the environment. For more information about where
you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or where you purchased the product.
Section 10: Lubricating the Drive Shaft