PRB07002 Westward ™ 18 READY-TO-RUN SAILBOAT Owners Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel de l’utilisateur Manuale dell’utente
EN NOTICE 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.
EN 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.
EN Display Stand Assembly 1. Apply glue to the tabs (A) and insert them into the slots (C) of one end piece of the display stand as shown. 2. Apply glue to the other ends of the tabs and insert them into the slots of the other end piece of the display stand. 3. Ensure the glue is fully dry before putting the boat on the stand. Tip: The front and rear supports fit the curves of your boat. The lower supports (B) can be used to display the name of the boat, if desired.
EN Battery Installation 3. Before you sail, connect the holder connector to the + and - BD (bind) port pins on the included receiver. NOTICE: Always attach the red (+) wired connector to the + pin and the black (-) wired connector to the - pin or damage to the receiver will occur. 1. Align the polarity (+ and -) of 4 fully charged AA batteries with the markings in the battery holder and install the batteries. 2. Install the battery holder in the boat. 4.
EN Transmitter Controls Antenna LEDs The transmitter antenna bends at the hinge (A) and only bends to the left side of the transmitter. The antenna cannot point to the right or back of the transmitter. Transmitter battery level indicators: Green (good) or red (replace). A Turn the antenna tip to point away from the model and ground. Signals transmit strongest from the antenna shaft, not the tip. WARNING: Do not pick up the transmitter by the antenna. Do not alter or put weight on the antenna.
EN Control Direction Test Perform a Control Direction Test to see how quickly your sailboat responds to transmitter controls. In gusty wind conditions, knowing how fast your sailboat responds can make the difference between easy sailing and sinking your boat. 1 A B 2 Ensure your boat and transmitter are bound before doing these tests (see Binding). Move the controls on the transmitter to ensure the rudder and sails move correctly and in the proper direction.
EN Trimming Control Centering Before the first voyage, or in the event of an accident, make sure the rudder and sails are centered. Take your time to prepare your sails for the conditions. Tip: When there is little wind, tighten the sails so they catch more wind. When there is more wind, loosen the sails to allow them to flap and let excess wind spill around the edges of the sails. 1. Make sure the sails and rudder are centered (neutral) when the transmitter controls and trims are centered. 2.
EN Sailing Tips We recommend sailing in winds of 5 to 12 mph (8 to 19 km/h) with waves no higher than 1 inch (2.5 cm). Water may wash over the top of the boat when the boat mast tips toward the water in a turn; however, if waves are frequently washing over the top of the boat while you are sailing, there may be too much wind for safe sailing. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to pilot your boat.
EN When You Are Finished 1. 2. 3. 4. 1 Disconnect the battery. Power off the transmitter. Remove the battery from the boat. Loosen all lines. Always power off the receiver before powering off the transmitter to maintain control of the boat and to retain transmitter binding. 2 POWER ON Fully dry the inside and outside of the boat. Remove the hatch before storing your boat. OFF BATTERY Repair any damage or wear to the boat.
EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Boat does not respond to the transmitter Boat receiver is not bound to the transmitter Bind the receiver to the transmitter Replace/recharge batteries Low or no power Ensure connections are secure and powered on Fouled or broken sails, lines or servo Straighten, tighten or replace damaged parts Solution Rigging may be worn Repair or replace damaged parts Boat moves too fast or too slow for the wind and water conditions Sails may be adjusted too tight
EN LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
EN 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/_servicecenter_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.
EN FCC Information IC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt 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.
47201 Created: 05/2015 ©2015 Horizon Hobby LLC. Westward, Pro Boat, 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. Patents pending.
