Owners Manual • Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l'utilisateur • Manuale dell'utente PRB0400 PRB0400I PRB0400AU 17 17 PRB0300 PRB0300I PRB0300AU
EN NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. 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.
EN Introduction Pro Boat® RC models look as good as they perform. Our boats, which include everything from scale sailboats to fully licensed powerboats, exceed expectations and provide years of radio control fun and excitement. Whether your passion leads you towards the pure serenity of sailing or the all-out speed of a Deep-V, Pro Boat models fit your taste, budget and lifestyle.
EN Specifications Impulse™ 17 Length 17 in (430mm) Receiver Beam 5.125 in (130mm) Hull Material ABS Plastic DYN4113 Motor 380 water-cooled Brushed Motor DYN1472 6-cell 1200mAh Ni-MH battery Transmitter 2.4GHz Pistol Grip Transmitter 2-channel 2.4GHz 2A peak charger ESC 20 Amp Brushed 4 AA batteries (sold separately) are required to operate the transmitter. 2-channel 2.4GHz Battery and Charger Miss GEICO 17 Length 17 in (430mm) Receiver Beam 6.
EN Battery Charger This light and compact charger (DYN4113) quickly and easily charges 5–8 cell Ni-MH battery packs with an installed EC3™ power connector. Instructions 3. Connect the battery pack connector to the charge connector. 4. Press the On/Off button to charge the battery. The Charging LED turns RED. 5. When the battery pack is fully charged, the Charging LED will turn GREEN. 6. Press the On/Off button to stop charging. Disconnect the battery pack connector from the charge connector. 1.
EN Transmitter Controls Reverse Switch Battery Level Indicator Solid Red and Green: Battery voltage is good (above 4V). Solid Red: Battery voltage is critically low (below 4V). Replace transmitter batteries. Allows you to change the direction of steering (ST. REV) and throttle (TH. REV) controls (Ensure proper function with a radio system test).
EN Checking the Radio System 2. Power on the transmitter. CAUTION: Always keep all body parts, hair and dangling or loose items away from a spinning propeller, as these could become entangled. NOTICE: Always power on the transmitter before powering on the ESC. Always power off the ESC before powering off the transmitter. Never transport the boat with the battery connected to the ESC. 1. Turn the transmitter throttle and steering trim knobs to the 10 o’clock position. left 3.
EN Testing your Boat in the Water 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. 3. Once you are comfortable operating the boat at slow speeds, it is safe to operate the boat farther from the shore. 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.
EN When you are Finished 1. Power off the ESC. 2. Disconnect the battery. 1 2 3 3. Power off the transmitter. 4. Remove the battery from the boat. Tip: Always store the boat open (without the hatch sealed) or moisture may allow mold and mildew to grow in the boat. 4 4 Maintenance Always replace the driveshaft when it is damaged or shows visible wear or injury and damage may result. Lubricating the shaft is vital to the life of the drivetrain.
EN Rudder Service 1. Remove the locknut, screw, breakaway pin and rudder from the mount. Important: The pin is designed to break in case of rudder impact. If broken, replace the pin with a wood pin (such as a toothpick). 2. Assemble in reverse order. Propeller Service 1. If necessary, use a tool to loosen and tighten the locknut. 2. Remove the locknut and propeller from the drive shaft. 3. Assemble in reverse order. Correctly align the propeller with the drive dog on the drive shaft.
EN Reduced run time 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 battery is warm before use Battery capacity may be too low for conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery Drive dog is too close Loosen coupling at driveshaft and move out driv
EN Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Law Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“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. 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.
EN Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-ofpurchase 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.
EN 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.
Identification of Components / Identifizierung der Komponenten Identification des composants / Identificazione dei componenti F G E I N D A T H M O C J L K B Q P R 58 S D Impulse 17 • Miss GEICO 17
IT Replacement Parts / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio A DYN3900 Dynamite Surface Servo, 3kg Dynamite Surface Servo, 3kg Servo de gouvernail Dynamite, 3 kg Servo Dynamite, 3kg B DYN1472 6-cell 1200mAh Ni-MH battery 6 Zellen 1200mAH Ni-Mh Akku Batterie Ni-Mh 7.
35932.1 Printed: 9/2012 ©2012 Horizon Hobby, Inc. Pro Boat, Impulse, Dynamite, Speedpack, Prophet, EC3, the Pro Boat logo and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners.
