HLNA0598 Helion Animus 18SC Manual

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1/18th SCALE 4x4

ELECTRIC SHORT

COURSE TRUCK

OWNER’S MANUAL AND EXPLODED VIEW

HLNA0598 (US)

HLNA0599 (UK)

HLNA0600 (EU)

HLNA0601 (AU)

• Before using your product, review all documentaon and inspect the products carefully. If for some reason

you decide it is not what you wanted, then do not connue with unpacking, setup or operaon of your

product. Your local hobby dealer cannot accept a product for return or exchange aer partaking in acons

that produce wear and tear.

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sembling your vehicle to prevent serious damage to your vehicle. Failure to complete these tasks properly

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• Product specicaons are subject to change without noce. Due to ongoing development, the actual prod-

uct may vary from images shown.

• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproducve 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.

LENGTH 275mm (10.8in)

WIDTH 177mm (6.9in)

HEIGHT 100mm (3.9in)

WHEELBASE 159mm (6.3in)

WHEEL DIAMETER 30.4mm (1.2in) X 41.8mm (1.6in)

TIRE DIAMETER 59.7mm (2.4in)

WEIGHT* 540g (1.2lb)

BATTERY 1,100mAh NiMH 6-CELL, 7.2v

MOTOR 370 SIZE

RADIO 2.4GHz 2-CHANNEL

CHARGER AC WALL TRICKLE

*APPROXIMATE OUT-OF-THE-BOX WEIGHT

NOW WATERPROOF

AND

LIPO COMPATIBLE!

Summary of content (16 pages)

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/18th SCALE 4x4 ELECTRIC SHORT COURSE TRUCK HLNA0598 (US) HLNA0599 (UK) HLNA0600 (EU) HLNA0601 (AU) OWNER’S MANUAL AND EXPLODED VIEW LENGTH 275mm (10.8in) WIDTH 177mm (6.9in) HEIGHT 100mm (3.9in) WHEELBASE 159mm (6.3in) WHEEL DIAMETER 30.4mm (1.2in) X 41.8mm (1.6in) TIRE DIAMETER 59.7mm (2.4in) WEIGHT* 540g (1.2lb) BATTERY 1,100mAh NiMH 6-CELL, 7.2v MOTOR 370 SIZE RADIO 2.
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# PACKAGE CONTENTS... 1. 2. 3. 4. [1] ANIMUS 18SC [1] Battery [1] Radio transmitter [1] Wall charger 5. 6. 7. 8. # ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE... [1] Documentation package [1] Antenna tube [1] 4-Way cross wrench [1] 1.5mm L-wrench 1. [8] 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.
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# GETTING STARTED... 1/18th SCALE 4x4 ELECTRIC SHORT COURSE TRUCK 1. Carefully remove the box contents using side cutting pliers to cut the tie straps 2. Remove body and battery 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.
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# UNDERSTANDING YOUR TRANSMITTER... 4 7 8 5 9 10 11 1 2 6 3 13 12 Features: 1. Steering wheel: controls left/right motion (designed to be operated with right hand) 2. Throttle trigger: controls forward/reverse 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 5. Control panel cover: Covers control panel housing radio setting controls 6.
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# ...TRANSMITTER CONTINUED...
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# ...TRANSMITTER CONTINUED... Binding the radio system: 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, or one of the components has been replaced, you will need to re-bind the transmitter and receiver. Follow the below steps for re-binding your radio system 1.
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1/18th SCALE 4x4 ELECTRIC SHORT COURSE TRUCK # ADJUSTMENTS AND TUNING CONTINUED... locations Battery position: It is possible to run your Animus 18SC with the battery either in a forward or rear position. • The battery is located in the rear position from the factory. This is ideal for optimum traction and stability.
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# CARE AND MAINTENANCE... General Care: • Always use clean, dry cloth or soft bristle brush to clean your equipment • Never use chemical cleansers to avoid damage to the sensitive electronics and plastics Maintenance: We want you to enjoy your product to its fullest potential. For this to happen it is important to keep your product clean and properly maintained. Lack of cleaning and maintenance can cause component failure.
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# ...MAINTENANCE CONTINUED... 1/18th SCALE 4x4 ELECTRIC SHORT COURSE TRUCK 3. Shocks: Periodically inspect the shocks for smooth/free motion, leaking oil and dirt residue build up around the shaft a. Do not allow dirt to build up around the shock shaft and bottom of the shock. Doing so will reduce the life of the shock and cause a shock to leak oil. Be sure to clean the shocks regularly with a clean and dry soft bristle brush and/or rag b.
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# TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE... Problem / Symptom Possible Solution Charge battery Vehicle will not turn on Re/connect battery Replace battery Charge or change batteries Transmitter will not turn on Correct installation Check receiver antenna for damage.
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# STORAGE AND DISPOSAL... 1/18th SCALE 4x4 ELECTRIC SHORT COURSE TRUCK Before contacting customer support, recall that this is a hobby grade product intended to be user serviceable. Please take the time to fully inspect your product for any obvious causes to the issues you are experiencing. Below are some of the most common issues experienced. Scan the QR code to the right with your smart phone for quick access to the product support page on our website. 1.
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# SPARE PARTS CONTINUED... As spare parts are often subject to change, find updated spare parts list and option parts list on the Helion website: www.Helion-RC.com HLNA0002........Main Chassis (18-US)........................... HLNA0003........Top Plate, Batt Strap, Posts (18-US)..... HLNA0005........Suspension Arms, F-R (18-US)............. HLNA0006........Shock Towers, F-R (18-US)................... HLNA0007........Steering Blocks, Hubs (18-US)............. HLNA0008........
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# SHOCKS EXPLODED VIEW... 1/18th SCALE 4x4 ELECTRIC SHORT COURSE TRUCK # DIFF EXPLODED VIEW...
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1/18th SCALE 4x4 ELECTRIC SHORT COURSE TRUCK WARRANTY + CONFORMITY Limited Warranty Helion products are covered by the currently valid statutory warranty regulations. If you wish to make a claim under the limited warranty, please contact the model shop where you originally purchased the unit.