Eagle Monster Truck M - Remote control toy XciteRC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Eagle Monster Truck M XciteRC

• Cd = Cadmium
• Pb = Blei
• Hg = Quecksilber
• Li = Lithium

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Summary

Intended Usage 15
Scope of delivery 15
Required accessories 15
Explanation of Symbols 15
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES 15
Handling precautions for batteries or rechargeable batteries 17
Transmitter 17
The remote control system 18
Charging the battery: 18
Insert the drive battery 19
Getting started 19
After the ride: 20
Maintenance 20
Troubleshooting 21
Repairs, Spare parts 22
Specifications 22
Environmental Protection Notes 22
Notes on battery law 22
Spare Parts 48
Declaration of conformity 50

Legal information

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© Copyright 2014 by XciteRC-Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG

Thank you for purchasing the Eagle Monster-Truck from XciteRC. This manual contains important instructions for operating your new model. Therefore, please read all instructions in this manual thoroughly before using the model, so that you can operate your model safely.

All company and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Intended Usage

The Eagle Monster-Truck is extensively constructed and electrically driven Off-Road car ready to drive including motor and speed controller. The control is wireless with the included 2.4 GHz remote control. The model may only be operated on a suitable and sufficiently large area without obstacles.

The product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years of age, by children under 14 years the maintenance and operation of the model must be supervised by an adult.

Read and observe all warnings and safety instructions in this manual and on the packaging before operating!

This manual is part of this product. It contains important information for handling this product. Keep the manual for future reference and also it must be strictly kept and passed on the subsequent sale of the model to the buyer. Failure to follow the operating instructions and the safety instructions may invalidate the warranty.

Scope of delivery

RTR vehicle, pre-assembled

Transmitter

Battery and USB charger

Manual with spare parts list

Required accessories

Phillips PH1 screwdriver

Explanation of Symbols

WARNING: These instructions must be strictly observed by the operator! Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the safe function. These notes are also for your own safety and that of other people!

ATTENTION: this information must be observed by the operator! Failure to follow these instructions can cause damage of many sorts, and the loss of warranty etc.

Information or advice, by which a smooth operation is ensured.

Instructions for care and maintenance to ensure a long duration of life of the product.

WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES

The following safety instructions must be strictly observed. For property damage, personal injury or consequential damage caused by improper use or non-observance of the safety instructions the XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability. In these cases, the warranty becomes void.

Move your model always with the maximum caution and responsibility, otherwise it may cause damage to other property or even physical injury. We therefore recommend to secure the operation with a third party liability insurance. If you already have a liability insurance policy, check before start-up the model, whether radio-controlled models are covered by a corresponding amount.

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• The product contains small parts that can cause injury if swallowed, and must therefore be kept away from children under 3 years.

• The product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years.

• The operation of radio-controlled models requires practice. In the beginning, operate your new model, therefore with extra caution and familiarize yourself with the response to your commands.

WARNING: The safe operation requires concentration and quick reaction. Do not operate your model if you are tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol - risk of accident and injury!

WARNING: The control of this model is done via radio signals, which can be influenced by the environment. This may cause a suddenly loss of control of your model. Operate your model therefore only with sufficient light within line of sight and in an open area, away from cars, traffic and people - risk of accident and injury!

• Do not operate your model during a thunder storm or near radio towers or power lines.

• Radio remote controlled models may not be operated at any public space by implication (streets, roads, squares or lakes). Before operation please ask where the operation is allowed. This also applies to private property, here the consent of the owner is required.

WARNING: Keep your fingers or loose clothing or hair away from the rotating parts or wheels - risk of injury!

Always switch on the transmitter first, then the model. i NOTE: during the operation of the transmitter must remain switched on!

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries, because this reduces the range of your model dramatically.

• If the drive battery is empty, the model first slows down until it no longer reacts properly to your commands. Stop the operation and change the drive battery or charge it again.

• Pay attention to the instructions and warnings for this and any other equipment used by you (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

WARNING: Keep packaging material, small parts, chemicals and electrical components away from children - risk of accident and injury!

• ATTENTION: Do not drive against obstacles that the model cannot overcome, and stay on full throttle. This can destroy the motor, speed controller or the transmission!

• The model and the transmitter may be neither get humid nor wet, especially the electronic components (receiver, speed controller, servo) and, if used, lithium batteries, are not waterproof! The model may not be used in the rain (or heavy fog), do not drive in wet grass or through puddles or snow.

WARNING: Fire or explosion due to moisture in lithium batteries!

• Plastic parts (eg. suspension and body) is less flexible and can break more easily at cold temperatures (below 10^ ).

• The modification of the model is not permitted for safety and CE approval regulations, which applies in particular to the transmitter, receiver and speed controller. Maintenance or repairs using original replacement parts are excluded.

• The gears in the servo are made very precisely and with low tolerances, but also very small. Therefore never turn the front wheels by hand, which can seriously damage the servo.

After use, first turn off the model and then the transmitter.

• WARNING: remove the drive battery from the model and transmitter after use. Store the model never with built-in battery. Fire hazard!

• Store batteries separately on a non-combustible surface.

• The drive components (motor and speed controller) or the car battery may become hot during operation.

WARNING: Risk of burns! Let these components cool down completely after the operation (and also before each battery change)!

Operation of the model is performed solely at the risk of the operator. Only a careful and deliberate operation protects against physical injury and damage to property.

Handling precautions for batteries or rechargeable batteries

• Keep batteries away from children! Never let batteries unattended, as they can be swallowed by children or pets!
• Use only the recommended or equivalent type of batteries / rechargeable batteries.

WARNING: do not expose batteries / rechargeable batteries to heat or throw into fire - fire or explosion hazard!
WARNING: insert batteries / rechargeable batteries with the correct polarity, no short-circuiting - fire or explosion hazard!
- If possible, always replace all batteries at the same time, never use new and used batteries and batteries with different charge levels simultaneously.
- Do not use defective or damaged batteries or rechargeable batteries - fire hazard! Risk of chemical burns on contact with skin, use protective gloves!

WARNING: Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries in a charger - fire or explosion hazard!

• Remove the rechargeable batteries from the device before charging.
• Charging may take place only with a suitable charger for the type of battery on a fireproof surface and under constant adult supervision - fire hazard!
• Immediately remove used batteries from the devices.

NOTE: NiMH batteries must be checked at least every 3 months and, if necessary, recharged, otherwise because of the typic self-discharge they may get deep discharged and damaged! Therefore, better use so-called RTU batteries with a very low self-discharge.
NOTE: note the specified storage voltage for lithium batteries. Is a completely full or empty lithium battery time stored for a longer time, it can be damaged.

The XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG cannot monitor the proper use of the battery or batteries you use, therefore, the warranty is excluded due to incorrect charging or discharging.

Transmitter

A: Steering wheel: direction right or left
B: Throttle trigger: controls the speed and direction of the model
C: Battery compartment

1. POWER LED: indicates the battery voltage
2. On / Off Switch: Turns the power of the transmitter ON / OFF

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The remote control system

Here you get an overview of the remote control system of your Eagle Monster-Truck and its various features and settings. Before the first flight, you should have read and understood all these functions and settings.

• Make sure that the transmitter is turned off - ON / OFF switch in position O.
• Now open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the transmitter and insert two AA batteries (or rechargeable batteries) into the battery compartment of the transmitter. Pay attention to the correct polarity!
• Close the battery compartment cover and turn on transmitter - push ON / OFF switch in position I - the red transmitter POWER-LED starts flashing.
• Now switch on the model, the red LED must lit.
• iWARNING: If the LED still flashes or goes out, the model may not be started, because there is no binding to the model or the transmitter batteries are empty - crash hazard! Change transmitter batteries immediately.
• Pay attention to the LED also during operation. If the LED flashes, stop driving as soon as possible and replace transmitter batteries (or recharge the batteries).

Charging the battery:

Before the first use of your new model the drive battery needs to be charged with the included USB-charger.

WARNING: Charge may occur only with the supplied charger on a fireproof surface and under constant adult supervision - fire or explosion hazard!

For charging remove the battery from the vehicle.

WARNING: Make sure to read all safety instructions regarding the use of rechargeable batteries. Also, if necessary, further safety instructions in the manual for your used charger.

• Insert the USB connector of the charger in a suitable USB socket, for example your PC. The green LED lights up.
• Now connect the white balancer connector of drive battery to the jack of the Micro-Charger. WAR-NING: the connector is polarized, note the bumps. The connector must engage with slight pressure, you not use any force - fire hazard!

• If the battery is connected with the Micro-Charger, the LED changes from green to red, which indicates that the battery is charged. The charging time is approx. 1.5 hours.
• The green LED indicates the end of the charging process, disconnect the battery from the charger.
• Unplug the AC adapter.

Insert the drive battery

Getting started

Make sure that the drive battery is inserted correctly and connected to the vehicle.

1. Switch the vehicle ON, switch in position ON.
2. Switch the transmitter ON. i Note: wait until the transmitter LED stopps flashing and lights up solid. This is needed to connect the transmitter with the reciever properly.

3. Run the vehicle

Before you start, check all functions of the remote control. Does the vehicle follow exactly and directly your commands? Or does it react delayed or choppy? If yes, do not start anyway, but check transmitter and drive batteries and recharge or replace if necessary.

The run time of your Eagle Monster-Truck depends on the surface. The maximum run time is reached on

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a straight and levelled surface. In hilly terrain or grass, the run time is much shorter, also the motor, speed controller and battery gets much warmer. If the battery is weak, the vehicle first gets slower until it finally stops completely. To increase the life time of the drive battery, you should cease operation when the vehicle begins to slow down.

1. Steering trim: if the model does not run straight, even when the steering wheel is in the central position, this may be corrected by the steering trim. Drive slowly forward on a leveled ground. When the vehicle runs, for example, to the right side, correct with the trim lever on the chassis bottom to the left side until the model runs straight ahead.

After the ride:

1. Switch OFF the vehicle first, then the transmitter (ON/OFF-switch in position O).

WARNING: disconnect the drive battery and remove it from the model - fire hazard!

WARNING: the motor of the Eagle Monster-Truck may get very hot during operation. Allow to cool down minimum 20 minutes before the next start to avoid damage. Fire hazard!

Maintenance

To have fun with your model over a long period, occasional service work is required to get your model in good condition and to minimize wear.

• Remove dirt or dust depending with compressed air or a soft brush after each use. For stubborn dirt, a harder brush or a toothbrush can be used.
  To clean the body/fuselage no chemical cleaners such as thinners may used, as this damage the plastic of the body/fuselage. Normally a piece of soft cloth is ok, stubborn dirt can be removed with washing-up liquid.
• Check the tightness of all screws and tighten if necessary.
• Also check all connections, cables and power battery / rechargeable battery for damage.
  WARNING: Damaged batteries or rechargeable batteries must not be used again and must be disposed of immediately - fire hazard! Please note the disposal notes at the end of this manual.
• Check the model for worn, broken or jammed parts and gears and repair if necessary.
  WARNING: remove the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the transmitter and model when not in use - fire hazard!

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible	Cause Solution
Motor does not run	Drive battery empty	Change or charge the battery
	Motor broken	Replace the motor
Weak motor / no power	Battery is almost empty	Change or charge the battery
	Drive train does not run smoothly	Check drive train and clean if necessary
	Vehicle is very loud	Check pinion, replace if necessary
	Motor gets very hot	Allow motor to cool; check drive train for binding parts and precise gear mesh
Vehicle is hard to control	Transmitter LED off - transmitter batteries almost empty	Change or charge the batteries
	Steering trim ST.TRIM on the transmitter set incorrectly	Check transmitter, set trim correctly
	Interference	Turn off the vehicle and transmitter, make a quick break and then re-try
Vehicle has no function	LEDs on the transmitter does not light up	Check that vehicle and transmitter are turned on
	Transmitter - receiver not bound	Switch model and Transmitter off, then on again (see chapter Getting started)
	Interference	Set throttle trim to the center position
	Transmitter LED off - transmitter batteries almost empty	Change or charge the batteries
	Drive battery empty	Change or charge the battery
Vehicle runs very loud	Worn gears	Check and replace if necessary
	Bearings runs tight or worn out	Check and lubricate or replace if neces-sary

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Repairs, Spare parts

Normal wear and defective parts that result from an accident, are excluded from the warranty. These include in particular:

for car models: bald tires, worn parts and drive gears, or bent / broken suspension, chassis or bodywork ship models: damaged or broken propellers, torn superstructure

airplanes: damage due to improper transport or crash

For the Eagle Monster-Truck all parts are available as spares. If a part is defective or worn, you can identify it with the help of the spare parts chart and buy directly under www.xciteRC.com.

In case of problems or questions, please contact:

XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG - Service, Autenbachstrasse 12, D-73035 Göppingen, Phone [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Specifications

Length approx. 285 mm
Width approx. 220 mm
Height approx. 120 mm
Wheel Base 175 mm
Weight approx. 590 g
Motor Brushed
ESC 2 S LiPo/Lilo (max. 7.4 V DC)
Transmitter 2.4 GHz 2-channel
Transmitter range approx. 40 m

Environmental Protection Notes

The symbol of the crossed out dust bin on the product or packaging indicates that this product must be disposed of separately from normal household waste. In order to avoid harmful effects on the environment and human health in the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and the re-use or recycling are possible. You have the opportunity to submit electrical and electronic

equipment free of charge at an appropriate collecting point in your area. Please check with your city or town across the available depot. You also have the option to return old electrical and electronic equipment which has been purchased from us. We will then perform a proper recycling or reuse.

Possibly contained batteries must be removed from the product and disposed of at the appropriate collecting point.

Notes on battery law

According to the German Battery Act (BattG) the one who sells batteries (and accumulators etc.) or devices containing batteries, we are obliged to draw your attention to the following:

Batteries and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of with household waste but you are legally obliged to return used batteries. Batteries can contain contaminants that could harm the environment or your health if improperly stored or disposed of. Batteries also contain important raw materials such as iron, zinc, manganese or nickel and can be recycled.

You can send us back the batteries after use either sufficient postage:

returned free of charge or in close proximity (eg in trade or municipal collection). The levy is limited to points of sale to end-users for the disposal of such waste batteries and customary amounts, which the distributor as new batteries in his range or has done.

Batteries containing pollutants are marked with a sign, a crossed-out rubbish bin, and the chemical symbol of the pollutant-heavy metal.

This crossed-out bin means that you must not dispose of batteries with household waste.

Among these characters, see also the following symbols have the following meanings:

Cd

Hg

Pb

Li-Po

• Cd = cadmium
• Pb = plumbium
• Hg = mercury
• Li = lithium

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Sommaire

Control remoto (transmisor)

Bumper front and rear

Lower arms, wheel suspension + steering rods

energyXXL Lilo-Akku 7.4 V/600 mAh energyXXL Lilo-battery 7.4 V/600 mAh energyXXL Lilo accu 7.4 V/600 mAh

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DE Die XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG erklart hiermit, dass these Produkt den grundlegenden Anforderungen und anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie R&TTE 1999/5/EC sowie RoHS 2011/65/EC entspricht.
Die ausfuhrliche Konformitätserklung finden Sie im Internet unter www.XciteRC.com beim jeweiligen Produkt unter dem Link Konformitätserklung oder per E-Mail: [e-mail].
EN The XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG declare that this product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant regulations of the directives R&TTE 1999/5/EC and RoHS 2011/65/EC.
The detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.XciteRC.com at the respective product link Declaration of Conformity or via E-mail: [e-mail].
FR La société XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG déclare que cet article est conforme aux directives CE R&TTE 1999/5/EC and RoHS 2011/65/EC.
Voutrouvez la déclaration de conformité détaillée sur internet, sous www.XciteRC.com, sur la page de l'article en question, sous le lien de la Déclaration de conformité ou e-mail: [e-mail].
ES La XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG declara por la presente que este producto cumple con los requisitosfundamentales y con otheras dispositions pertinentes de las directrices de la CE R&TTE 1999/5/EC et RoHS 2011/65/EC.
Puede encontrar la declaración de conformidad en Internet en www.XciteRC.com de cada producto en el enlace de la Declaración de conformidad o e-mail: [e-mail].