Pro Boat Impulse 31 PRB08008 User manual

Owners Manual • Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel de l’utilisateur • Manuale dell’utente
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WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS
Thank you for purchasing a genuine Spektrum product. Always purchase from an authorized Horizon Hobby 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.
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As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for
operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and
others or result in damage to the product or the property of
others.
• When handling and/or transporting your boat, always
pick up the boat from the front, keeping all moving parts
pointed away from you.
• 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.
• 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 (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything
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 unprotected 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.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
NOTICE
Meaning of Special Language
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 http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
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 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.
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 and NOT a toy. 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 components 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years.This is not a toy.
Your new Horizon Hobby boat has been designed
and built with a combination of waterproof and water-
resistant components to allow you to operate the product
in calm, fresh water conditions.
While the entire boat is highly water-resistant, it is
not completely waterproof and your boat should
NOT be treated like a submarine. The various
electronic components used in the boat, such as the
Electronic Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver
are waterproof, however, most of the mechanical
components are water-resistant and require additional
maintenance after use.
Metal parts, including the bearings, pins, screws and nuts,
propeller, rudder, rudder mounts, prop struts, 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 boat and to keep the warranty
intact, the procedures described in the “Wet Conditions
Maintenance” section must be performed regularly.
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.
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General Precautions
• Read the WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE
procedures and make sure that you have all the tools
you will need to properly maintain your boat.
• 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.
• Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult
your transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer
before operation.
• Never operate your transmitter or boat when
lightning is present.
• Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive.
If you choose to run your boat in salt water,
immediately rinse the boat in fresh water after each
use. Operating your boat in salt water is at the sole
discretion of the modeler.
• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your
motor if it has not been certified as waterresistant
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.
• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the
motor. The additional resistance of operating in
water causes excess strain.
Wet Conditions Maintenance
• Drain any water that has collected in the hull by
removing the drain plug or canopy and tilting the
boat in the appropriate direction to drain the water.
CAUTION: Always keep hands, fingers, tools and
any loose or hanging objects away from rotating
parts.
• Remove the battery pack(s) and disconnect the
ESC and motor. 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 housings.
• Remove the flex shaft and all moving parts. Dry and
lubricate parts after every 30 minutes of operation or
if the boat becomes submerged.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your boat.
• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air
to dry the boat and help remove any water that may
have gotten into small crevices or corners.
• Spray the bearings, fasteners and other metal parts
with a water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not
spray the motor.
• Let the boat air dry before you store it. Water (and
oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.
Table of Contents
Water-Resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics ............................. 2
General Precautions ........................................................................... 3
Wet Conditions Maintenance ............................................................ 3
Specifications......................................................................................... 3
Recommended Tools and Materials ...................................................... 4
Boat Stand Assembly............................................................................. 4
Antenna Tube Installation...................................................................... 4
Canopy Removal .................................................................................... 5
Battery Charger...................................................................................... 5
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)....................................................................... 5
Installing the Battery Packs................................................................... 5
Spektrum DX2E Radio System............................................................... 6
Installing the Transmitter Batteries ...................................................... 6
Binding ................................................................................................... 7
Getting Started ...................................................................................... 7
Range Check ....................................................................................... 8
Testing Your Boat in the Water.......................................................... 8
Boating Tips ........................................................................................... 9
Motor Care............................................................................................. 9
When You Are Finished ......................................................................... 9
Product Inspection
Carefully remove the boat and radio transmitter from
the box. Inspect the boat for damage. If your product
is damaged, please contact the hobby shop where you
purchased your boat.
Register your boat online at www.proboatmodels.com.
After Boating and Maintenance.......................................................... 10
Water Cooling System...................................................................... 10
Prop Angle Adjustment .................................................................... 11
Drivetrain Lubrication ....................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................... 12
Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 13
Warranty and Service Contact Information......................................... 14
FCC Information ................................................................................... 15
IC Information ...................................................................................... 15
Compliance Information for the European Union................................ 15
Instructions for Disposal of WEEE ................................................... 15
Replacement Parts............................................................................... 58
Optional Parts ...................................................................................... 58
Specifications
Length 31 in (787mm)
Beam (width) 9 in (229mm)
Hull Material Fiberglass Composite
Motor Dynamite®1750Kv, 4-pole
ESC Dynamite 120-amp brushless, water-cooled
Transmitter Spektrum™DX2E 2.4GHz Pistol Grip
Receiver Spektrum SR310
Batteries 4 AA batteries (sold separately) are required
to operate the transmitter: (2) Reaction 7.4V
5000mAH 2S 50C LiPo Hardcase with EC5:
DYNB3810EC, or (2) Reaction 11.1V
5000mAH 50C LiPo Hardcase with EC5:
DYNB3811EC.
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Antenna Tube Installation
1. Carefully feed the end of the receiver antenna through
the grommet inside the hull.
2. Pull the antenna wire out of the grommet
towards the outside of the boat, then slide the
antenna through the antenna tube.
3. Insert the tube into the grommet, then
fit the cap onto the tube.
4. Apply clear tape to the antenna, grommet
and hull in the boat to keep the antenna
from moving.
The antenna must be installed above the boat's waterline
to get the best reception of your transmitter's signal.
NOTICE: Do not cut or kink the receiver antenna
or damage may result.
Boat Stand Assembly
1. Attach the side stand pieces to the end pieces as
shown.
2. Use medium CA or epoxy adhesive to secure the side
stand to the ends.
3. Allow the adhesive to dry before placing your boat on
the stand.
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Recommended Tools and Materials
• Needle nose pliers
• Paper towel
• Rubbing alcohol
• Open-end wrench: 10mm (2)
• Nut driver: 4mm, 5.5mm, 8mm
• Phillips screwdriver: #1
• Hex wrench: 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm
• Clear tape (DYNM0102)
• Pro Boat®Marine Grease and Gun
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Canopy Removal
1. Push down and turn the latch button one quarter of a
turn to disengage the pin from the hull.
2. Carefully lift the rear of the canopy and pull back to
disengage the front pin from the hull.
Installing the Battery Packs
1. Install the 2 battery packs opposite each other in the
compartment. Secure with the hook and loop straps.
If running your boat in rougher water conditions, the
use of Waterproof Hook and Loop Tape (DYNK0300)
may also be needed to fully secure your batteries’
positions.
Tip: Move the packs forward or back to adjust the
center of gravity for your boat. The center of gravity
is roughly one-third of the overall length of the boat.
Move the packs toward the bow so the bow rides
lower in the water. Move the packs away from the
bow so that the bow rides higher in the water.
2. Connect each battery pack to the ESC power
connectors.
Battery Charger
Choose a charger designed to charge the recomended
Dynamite®Reaction®11.1V 5700mAh 3S 80C Li-Po
battery. We recommend either the Dynamite Prophet™
Sport Plus 50W AC/DC Charger or the Dynamite Prophet
Sport Duo 2 X 50W charger. Refer to your charger
manual for charging instructions and safety information.
NOTICE: Never charge a battery in the boat or damage
may result.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
The included ESC protects the boat battery from over-
discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the
battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power
supplied to the motor, and the boat slows noticeably.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the boat
after use to prevent trickle discharge. Charge your Li-Po
battery to about half capacity before storage. LVC does
not prevent the battery from over-discharge during
storage.
NOTICE: Applying the throttle after the LVC will over
discharge the battery and cause battery damage.
Tip: Monitor your boat battery's voltage before and
after boating by using a Li-Po Cell Voltage Checker
(DYN4071, sold separately).
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1. Steering Wheel controls direction (left/right) of the model.
2. Throttle Trigger controls speed.
3. Antenna transmits the signal to the model.
4. ON/OFF Switch turns the power ON/OFF for the
transmitter.
5. Indicator Lights
• Solid green light indicates adequate battery power.
• Flashing green light indicates the battery voltage is
critically low. Replace batteries.
6. ST. Trim adjusts the “hands off” direction of the model.
7. TH. Trim adjusts the motor speed to idle at neutral.
8. Steering Dual Rate adjusts the amount the rudder moves
when the steering wheel is turned left and right.
9. BIND Button puts the transmitter into Bind Mode.
10. ST. REV reverses the function of the steering when the
wheel is turned left or right.
11. TH. REV reverses the function of the speed control when
pulled back or pushed forward.
Spektrum DX2E Radio System
For more information on the transmitter, go to
www.spektrumrc.com and click on the support tab to find the
full manual for the DX2E transmitter.
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1. Push in the battery
cover a small
amount to release
the retaining tab,
then remove the
cover.
2. Install 4 AA
batteries, taking
care to align
battery polarity to
the diagram in the
transmitter’s battery
case.
3. Carefully reinstall the battery cover by aligning the tabs
with the slots on the transmitter.
CAUTION: NEVER remove the transmitter batteries
while the vehicle is powered on, as loss of control,
property damage or injury may result.
IMPORTANT: Remove the transmitter batteries after use.
CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only
rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable bat-
teries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to
persons and/or damage to property.
Installing the Transmitter Batteries
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Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver to
recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a
single specific transmitter. The included transmitter and
receiver are bound at the factory. If you need to rebind,
follow the instructions below.
1. Ensure the transmitter and vehicle are both powered
OFF.
2. Install the bind plug in the BIND/battery port of the
receiver. Power the receiver through any other port.
3. Power ON the vehicle. The receiver LED will blink
green.
4. Stand approximately 8–12 feet (2.4–3.7m) from the
vehicle. With the steering wheel and throttle trigger
in the failsafe positions (neutral), press and hold
the bind button and power ON the transmitter. The
transmitter's green LED will blink after 3 seconds,
indicating it is in bind mode.
5. Release the bind button when the green LED flashes.
Continue holding failsafe positions until the binding
process is complete.
6. The receiver LED will glow solid when the transmitter
and receiver are bound.
7. Power OFF the vehicle, then the transmitter.
8. Remove the bind plug and store it in a convenient
place.
The receiver will keep the binding to the transmitter until
another binding is done.
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.
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 unex-
pected binding.
Failsafe
In the unlikely event that the radio connection is lost
during use, the receiver will drive the servos to their pre
programmed failsafe positions (normally no throttle and
straight steering).
If the receiver is powered on before powering on the
transmitter, the receiver will enter this failsafe mode.
When the transmitter is powered on, normal control is
resumed.
IMPORTANT: Failsafe activates only in the event
that signal is lost from the transmitter. Failsafe will
NOT activate in the event that receiver battery power
decreases below the recommended minimums or
power to the receiver is lost.
Getting Started
1. Power on the transmitter.
2. Connect the two batteries to the
EC5™connectors on the ESC.
3. Power on the ESC.
4. Test the transmitter’s control of
the boat with the boat on the
display stand.
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Testing Your Boat in the Water
Tip: Before placing your boat in the water, secure the
canopy on the hull. Apply clear tape (DYNM0102), if
desired.
1. Carefully place the boat in the water.
2. Operate the boat at slow speeds near the shoreline.
Avoid objects in the water at all times. When the
boat is moving forward, ensure water flows out of
the coolant outlet. Remove any blockage from the
rudder inlet and coolant system or the motor and ESC
(electronic speed control) may overheat.
3. Once you are comfortable operating the boat at slow
speeds, it is safe to operate the boat farther from the
shore.
4. If the boat does not go straight, adjust the steering
trim dial on the transmitter.
Tip: If you are using too much steering trim on your
transmitter to make the boat drive straight, return the
trim to neutral and mechanically center the rudder.
To do this, loosen the ball link from the rudder horn,
then turn the ball link on the linkage threads until the
rudder is properly centered.
5. Bring the boat back to shore when you notice the
boat starting to lose speed.
6. Power off the ESC and disconnect the battery packs.
7. Allow the motor, ESC and battery packs to cool before
charging the batteries or operating the boat again.
NOTICE: Do not turn off the transmitter first or the
receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of
control.
Range Check
IMPORTANT: Perform a range check at the beginning
of each boating session, after repair or after installation
of new batteries.
Ensure the receiver antenna is extended properly and all
batteries are fully charged.
1. With the radio system powered on and connected,
walk away from your boat 90 feet (32 m).
2. Have an assistant remain with the boat to check for
proper control movement of the rudder in response to
your transmitter input.
3. If everything appears to be operating correctly,
prepare to operate the boat in the water.
NOTICE: Do not operate the motor without water
cooling circulation or damage may result.
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Boating Tips
When running your boat for the first time, we
recommend calm wind and water conditions so that you
can learn how the boat responds to your control.
Maximum speeds are only achieved when the water
conditions are smooth and there is little wind. A sharp
turn, wind or waves can turn over a boat when it is
moving quickly. Always pilot your boat for the wind and
water conditions so that the boat does not turn over.
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a
location to pilot your boat.
Avoid boating near:
• watercraft
• people (swimming areas, fishing areas)
• stationary objects
• waves, wakes
• rapidly moving water
• wildlife
• floating debris
• overhanging trees
• vegetation
If the propeller and rudder are blocked with debris or
vegetation, remove the boat from the water and remove
the debris before continuing operation.
When making turns, decrease the throttle to reduce the
probability of flipping the boat over.
Never operate your boat in less than 12 inches (30.5 cm)
of water.
If you need to retrieve your boat from the water, use
fishing equipment or another boat.
NOTICE: When running at full speed in choppy waters,
the prop may exit and re-enter the water repeatedly and
very quickly, subjecting the propeller and flex shaft to
some stress. Frequent stress may damage the propeller
and flex shaft.
CAUTION: Never operate your boat in extreme
temperatures or turbulent water.
CAUTION: Never attempt to retrieve a downed
boat by swimming.
NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
When You Are Finished
1. Power off the ESC.
2. Power off the transmitter.
3. Disconnect and remove the batteries from the boat.
Tip: Always remove the canopy before storage or
moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in
the boat.
Motor Care
• Prolong motor life by preventing overheating
conditions. Undue motor wear results from frequent
turns, stops and starts, pushing objects, boating in
rough water or vegetation and boating continuously at
high speed.
• Over-temperature protection is installed on the ESC to
prevent circuit damage, but cannot protect the motor
from pushing against heavy resistance.
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• Drain water from inside the hull using the drain plug
• Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat, including
the water cooling lines and jacket around the motor.
Remove the hatch before storing your boat
• Repair any damage or wear to the boat
• Lubricate the flex shaft using Pro Boat Marine Grease
(PRB0100)
• Make note of lessons learned from the trimming of
your boat, including water and wind conditions
Tip: The hook and loop strips in the boat retain water.
To dry them, press on them with a dry cloth.
NOTICE: When you are finished boating, never leave the
boat in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area such as
a car. Doing so can damage the boat.
Water Cooling System
If water does not stream out of the water outlets while
the boat is moving forward, immediately stop the boat
and clean the obstruction from the water cooling system.
1. Disassemble and clean the water cooling system to
remove blockage and prevent overheating.
2. Replace damaged parts.
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Prop Angle Adjustment
Raising the prop strut increases speed, but also
decreases steering response and increases cavitation.
Lowering the drive strut increases steering response, but
also increases steering sensitivity and decreases speed.
1. Loosen 2 bolts and 2 nuts from the drive strut on the
rear of the boat.
2. Slide the strut up or down to change the angle of the
propeller in relation to the hull.
Tip: For ideal performance, adjust the strut to achieve
2-2.5 degrees of positive angle.
3. Adjust as desired and tighten the nuts and bolts.
Tip: Battery location, trim tab angle, turn fin angle and
prop angle may be adjusted to change how the boat rides
in the water.
Drivetrain Lubrication
Always replace the drivetrain parts when they are
damaged or show visible wear or injury and damage may
result.
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 tube.
Lubricate the flex shaft, drive strut, and all moving parts
after every 30 minutes of operation.
1. In the hull, use 2 10mm open-end wrenches to loosen
the collet nut from the flex shaft.
2. Slide the flex shaft out from the stuffing tube and
drive strut at the rear of the boat.
Tip: Use paper or cloth to touch the flex shaft and other
lubricated parts.
3. Wipe the old lubricant and material from the flex
shaft.
4. Lubricate the full length of the flex shaft assembly
up to the drive dog using marine grease (PRB0101 or
PRB0100). Also apply grease to the collet threads.
5. Carefully reinstall the flex shaft in the drive strut,
stuffing tube and collet. If the flex shaft is difficult to
remove or install in the collet, use a flat screwdriver to
spread the grips of the collet.
Ensure there is a 2–3mm gap between the drive strut and
drive dog to allow for flex shaft shrinkage under load.
NOTICE: Running the boat in saltwater could cause some
parts to corrode. If you run the boat in saltwater, rinse it
thoroughly in freshwater after each use and lubricate the
drive system.
NOTICE: Because of its corrosive effects, running RC
boats in saltwater is at the discretion of the modeler.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution
Boat will not respond
to throttle but responds
to other controls
Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller
Reduced runtime or
boat underpowered
Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Boat conditions may be too cold Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C
[50º F]) before use
Battery capacity may be too low
for conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Drive dog is too near the prop strut Loosen motor coupling on flex shaft and move
flex shaft a small amount
Too little lubrication on flex shaft Fully lubricate flex shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block the
rudder or propeller
Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or
propeller
Boat will not Bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during
binding process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object, wireless source or
another transmitter
Move the boat and transmitter to another location
and attempt binding again
Another compatible transmitter is
powered on within range of the
receiver
Power off all compatible transmitters
except the one you are trying to bind
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge
is too low Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Boat will not connect
(after binding) to
transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during
connecting process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large
metal object, wireless source or an-
other transmitter
Move boat or transmitter to another location and
attempt to connect again
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge
is too low Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Boat tends to dive in
the water or takes on
water
The boat hull is not completely closed
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully
closed on the hull before returning the boat
to the water
Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull
Trim tabs are angled incorrectly Angle each trim tab up a small amount to lift the
bow or down a small amount to lower the bow
Boat tends to turn one
direction
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim
for straight running when control is at neutral
Incorrect turn fin angle Adjust fin angle, with tip above drive strut center line
Troubleshooting Guide
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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,
accident, 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 authorized service center, (v) Product
not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi)
Product not compliant with applicable technical 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
exclusive 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
or use of the Product has been started, you must contact
your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable
Horizon to better answer your questions and service
you in the event that you may need any assistance. For
questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.
horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry,
or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the
Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak
with a Product Support representative.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Rudder does not move
Rudder, linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust con-
trols
Steering servo wire is damaged or con-
nections are loose
Do a check of steering servo wires and connec-
tions, connect or replace as needed
Transmitter is not bound correctly Re-bind
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) of the
ESC is damaged Replace ESC
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Rear of boat shakes Incorrect turn fin angle Raise tip of turn fins above drive strut center line
Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls
on transmitter appropriately
Motor overheats Blocked water cooler tubes Clean or replace water tubes
Motor power pulses
then motor loses power
ESC uses default soft Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC)
Recharge boat battery or replace battery that is no
longer performing
Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone until weather is warmer
Battery is old, worn out or damaged Replace battery
LIMITED WARRANTY
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Impulse™31
Country of
Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address
United States of
America
Horizon Service Center
(Repairs and Repair
Requests)
servicecenter.horizonhobby.
com/RequestForm/
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA
Horizon Product Support
(Product Technical
Assistance)
www.quickbase.com/db/
bghj7ey8c?a=
GenNewRecord
888-959-2306
Sales [e-mail]
888-959-2306
United Kingdom Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby Limited
[e-mail] Units 1–4 , Ployters Rd, Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NS, United
Kingdom
[phone]
Germany
Horizon Technischer
Service [e-mail] Christian-Junge-Straße 1
25337 Elmshorn, Germany
Sales: Horizon Hobby
GmbH [phone]
France Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby SAS
[e-mail] 11 Rue Georges Charpak
77127 Lieusaint, France
[phone]
China Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby – China
[e-mail] Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd.
Shanghai, China 200060
[phone]
Inspection or Services
If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is
compliant in the country you live and use the Product in,
please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission
process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack
the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note
that original boxes may be included, but are not designed
to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional
protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and
insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not
responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted
at our facility. An Online Service Request is available
at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-
center_render-service-center. If you do not have internet
access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain
a RMA number along with instructions for submitting
your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will
be asked to provide your complete name, street address,
email address and phone number where you can be
reached during business hours. When sending product
into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of
the included items, and a brief summary of the problem.
A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for
warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and
RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the
shipping carton.
NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you
have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the
appropriate Horizon Product Support office.
Warranty Requirements
For Warranty consideration, you must include your original
sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided
warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be
serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Service
Should your service not be covered by warranty, service
will be completed and payment will be required without
notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense
exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting
the item for service you are agreeing to payment of
the service without notification. Service estimates are
available upon request. You must include this request with
your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service
estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor.
In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon
accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards.
By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are
agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our
website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-
center_render-service-center.
ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product
compliant in the country of use and ownership.
If received, a non-compliant Product will not be
serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for
arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product,
through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the
sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant
Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after
which it will be discarded.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION
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31 INCH DEEP-V BL RTR
FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless
technology which has been tested and found to be
compliant with the applicable regulations governing
a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz
frequency range.
Antenna Separation Distance
When operating
your Spektrum
transmitter, please
be sure to maintain
a separation
distance of at least
5 cm between your
body (excluding fin-
gers, hands, wrists,
ankles and feet) and
the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as
determined by FCC regulations.
The following illustrations show the approximate 5 cm RF
exposure area and typical hand placement when operating
your Spektrum transmitter.
IC Information
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Mike Dunne
Executive Vice President Product Divisions,
Horizon Hobby, LLC
Declaration of Conformity
(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2015012903
Product(s): Pro Boat Impulse 31 Deep-V V3
BL: RTR
Item Number(s): PRB08008I
Equipment class: 1
The object of declaration described above is in conformity
with the requirements of the specifications listed below,
following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive
1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive
2006/95/EC:
EN 300-328 V1.8.1
EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012
EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011+A2:
2013
EN 62311: 2008
EN 55022:2010 + AC:2011
EN 55024:2010
Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, LLC
Champaign, IL USA
January 29, 2015
Instructions for disposal ofWEEE
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
collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recy-
cling 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 con-
tact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or where you purchased the product.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
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