Pro Boat PRB08016 - Manual (Page 2)

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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 on next page 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.
Water-resistant Boat with Waterproof Electronics
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Charging Warnings
The included Battery Charger is designed to safely balance and charge the
Li-Po battery.
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.
Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury, and/
or property damage.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended.
• Never charge batteries overnight.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all
risks associated with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use
immediately.
• If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use,
charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in
fire.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best
results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of
• 40–120º F (5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct
sunlight.
• If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
• Always charge batteries away from flammable materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged
batteries.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool
between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while
charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO
BATTERIES.
• Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire
resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended
between 40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.
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 superfi cial 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.