GRANITE 4X4 V3 - Remote control toy ARRMA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GRANITE 4X4 V3 ARRMA

GET STARTED! ARRMA 4x4 3S BLX Vehicle REQUIRED: 4x AA Batteries LiPo Battery (1x2S or 1x3S) LiPo Charger www.arrma-rc.com SPEKTRUM SLT3 TransmitterWWW.ARRMA-RC.COM 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 www.horizonhobby.com or www.towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. 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 property of others. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interfer- ence from many sources outside your control. This interfer- ence can cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.

• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.

• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.

• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Never lick or place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.

• Take care during maintenance as some parts may have sharp edges.

• Immediately after using your model, do NOT touch equipment such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, because they generate high temperatures. You may burn yourself seriously by touching them.

• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as this may cause damage or serious injury.

• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the car. Always turn off the car before turning your transmitter off.

• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the operation of the radio equipment. 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 compo- nents 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.

MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and

serious injury OR create a high probability of supercial injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury. Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.

WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS

Your new Horizon Hobby vehicle has been designed and built with a combination of waterproof and water-resistant components to allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions,” including puddles, creeks, wet grass, snow and even rain. While the entire vehicle is highly water-resistant, it is not com- pletely waterproof and your vehicle should NOT be treated like a submarine. The various electronic components used in the vehicle, such as the Electronic Speed Control (ESC), servo(s) and receiver are waterproof, however, most of the mechanical components are water-resistant and should not be submerged. Metal parts, including the bearings, hinge pins, screws and nuts, 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 vehicle and to keep the warranty intact, the procedures described in the “Wet Conditions Maintenance” section below must be performed regularly if you choose to run in wet conditions. If you are not willing to perform the additional care and maintenance required, then you should not operate the vehicle in those conditions. 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. General Precautions

• Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures and make sure that you have all the tools you will need to properly maintain your vehicle.

• 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.

• Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning may be present.

• Do not operate your vehicle where it could come in contact with salt water (ocean water or water on salt- covered roads), contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conductive and highly corrosive, so use caution.

• Even minimal water contact can reduce the life of your motor if it has not been certified as water-resistant or waterproof. If the motor becomes excessively wet, apply very light throttle until the water is mostly removed from the motor. Running a wet motor at high speeds may rapidly damage the motor.

• Driving in wet conditions can reduce the life of the motor. The additional resistance of operating in water causes excess strain. Alter the gear ratio by using a smaller pinion or larger spur gear. This will increase torque (and motor life) when running in mud, deeper puddles, or any wet conditions that will increase the load on the motor for an extended period of time. Wet Conditions Maintenance

• Remove the battery pack(s) and dry the contacts. If you have an air compressor or a can of compressed air, blow out any water that may be inside the recessed connector housing.

• Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse the mud and dirt off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the bearings and transmission. NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.

• Use an air compressor or a can of compressed air to dry the vehicle and help remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners.

• Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal parts with a water-displacing light oil or lubricant. Do not spray the motor.

• Let the vehicle air dry before you store it. Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.

• Increase the frequency of disassembly, inspection and lubrication of the following:

• Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.

• All transmission cases, gears and differentials.

• Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bearings with lightweight motor oil.

• Drain any water that has collected in the tires by spinning them at high speed. With the body removed, place the vehicle upside down and pull full throttle for a few short bursts until the water has been removed.

2.4GHz Receiver (SPMSLR300)

Quick Start Guide Remove Body Install AA Batteries In Controller NOTE: Polarity(NOT INCLUDED) 4 x AA Batteries CAUTION: Only charge rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property. CAUTION: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to national regulations.

Install Charged Batteries In Car Steering Neutral

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Connect ESC and Power On

ESC Specications Input Voltage 2S-3S LiPo (7.4-11.1v) 35C 5000mAh Minimum Req. 6-8 Cell NiMh (7.2v-9.6v) BEC Output 6.0v/6A Max Throt tle Setup Connect batteries, turn on TX and press/hold the set button ‘A’. Turn the switch on ‘B’ and release the set button when the RED light ashes on the ESC. 1. TX in neutral - press set button (1 Green ash)2. TX full throttle - press set button (2 Green ashes)3. TX full brake - press set button (3 Green ashes) 4. Switch o󰀨 ESC to complete setup

Only use fully charged LiPo batteries (4.2V per cell) to prevent battery/ESC damage. Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) Battery Plug

Heat sink may be hot after use. Receiver Plug (CH2) Power Switch & Set button Motor wires x 3

Variable Setting > 1 2 3 4 5 6 71 Low Voltage Cut-O󰀨 Threshold LIPO NIMH2 Punch Setting Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 53 Brake Strength 25% 37.5% 50% 62.5% 75% 87.5% 100%4 Running Mode Fwd/Brk/Rev Fwd/Brk5 Motor Rotation Normal (CCW)Reverse (CW) If the ESC temperature exceeds 105 degrees Celsius/221 degrees Fahrenheit, the ESC will enter temperature protection mode and the green status LED will blink. Once the ESC has cooled down it will resume normal operation after it has been turned o󰀨 and back on again. Temperature Protection ESC Tuning Options The ARRMA BLX brushless ESC is setup for use straight from the factory, if you want to alter the settings for your track or driving style please see the table and steps below:

Factory Reset To reset the ESC to factory default settings, connect a battery, turn the transmitter on and then turn the car on. Press and hold the set button for 4 seconds and release. The Red and Green lights will ash simultaneously to show you have reset. Switch the ESC o󰀨 and factory reset is complete. 1. Connect a battery. Press and hold the set button and turn on ESC. The RED LED will ash.2. Keep holding the set button and you will see the GREEN LED ash/beep (the number of green ashes represents the variable number).3. To enter the selected variable, release the set button on the desired number of ashes/beeps.4. Using the tuning chart, press the ‘set’ button until the number of red LED ashes and short beeps equals the required value.5. To save the setting, switch the ESC o󰀨. Restart the process to make more changes. To alter ESC settings If using LiPo batteries you must set the correct battery mode on the ESC (electronic speed controller) to prevent battery damage. Battery Modes Power LED Steering dual rate

Radio Gear Battery compartment Steer wheel (CH1) Power switch Throttle socket (CH2)Steering (CH1) socketCH3 socket Power LED Throttle trigger (CH2) Bind socketSteering reverseSteering trimThrottle trimSteering dual rateThrottle reverse Throt t le Trim Throttle Trim: factory default neutral, adjustment is not necessary. Battery Status If battery status LED is ashing, the batteries need to be replaced. Steering Trim ST Rate

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Factory Defaults Binding Insert the Bind Plug in the BIND port on the receiver. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC. Power on the ESC. The red LED flashes, indicating the receiver is in bind mode. Center the ST TRIM and TH TRIM dials on the transmitter. Power the transmitter on. The receiver LED will stop flashing. Remove the Bind Plug, then power off the ESC to save the settings. Power off the transmitter. Bind socket

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 : THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORISED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o󰀨 and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit di󰀨erent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Approved under the verication provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device. This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 5mm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to oper- ate this device. Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the device is in compliance with the following: European Union Restriction of Hazard- ous Substances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EU; European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Directive 1907/2006 European Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance.

Frequency Band: 2405-2474 MHz Max EIRP: 8.30 dBm INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WASTE EQUIPMENT BY PRIVATE USERS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION: This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates this product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waster electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop o󰀨 your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city o󰀩ce, your household waste disposal service or location where you purchased the product. Industry Canada Notice: IC: 6157A-SPMSLT300

6157A-SPMSLR300 CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 1. 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. 2. Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 5mm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

Problem Possible Cause Solution Vehicle does not move Batteries are incorrectly installed in transmitter Check transmitter batteries and ret - see model/transmitter manual Weak, damaged or no drive battery in model Install fresh, charged batteries Frayed or broken motor or ESC wires Check condition, reconnect and insulate ESC has shut down due to overheating Stop driving and allow ESC or motor to cool down Electric motor is damaged Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA- RC.com for advice and upgrades! Waterproof ESC is damaged Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA- RC.com for advice and upgrades! Possible damage to transmission/drive-line Check components and replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice ESC low voltage cuto󰀨 has activated to protect batteries Remove drive battery, leave to cool down if necessary, and re-charge Vehicle does not reverse Waterproof ESC is damaged Replace with new unit - visit ARRMA- RC.com for advice and upgrades Vehicle drives without input Transmitter throttle trim incorrectly set Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/ neutral - see model/transmitter manual Neutral throttle position of ESC Unit incorrect Re calibrate the ESC Short runtime Battery damaged or not fully charged Check condition, replace or recharge Electric motor dirty or damaged Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information Incorrect ESC battery mode - voltage cuto󰀨 too high for the battery you are using Adjust the battery mode of the unit Sluggish performance Battery damaged or not fully charged Check condition, replace or recharge Transmitter throttle trim incorrectly set Throttle trim needs to be set to zero/ neutral - see model/transmitter manual Electric motor dirty or damaged Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information Drivetrain dirty or damaged Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information Troubleshooting

No control of vehicle or short range Transmitter batteries are weak or tted incorrectly Check transmitter batteries and ret - see model/transmitter manual Servo wires to receiver loose or connected incor- rectly Reinstall signal wires to receiver Transmitter and receiver unit are not 'bound' cor- rectly Transmitter and receiver need to be bound - see model/transmitter manual Steering/Throttle operation intermittent ESC has shut down due to overheating Stop driving and allow ESC or motor to cool down Transmitter and receiver unit are not 'bound' cor- rectly Check for sources of interference and re-bind transmitter/receiver - see transmitter manual Vehicle wanders left/right without steering input Steering trim setting out Adjust steering trim - see model/ transmitter manual Damaged steering components Check components and replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice Drivetrain dirty or damaged Clean, check condition and/or replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for more information Steering/Throttle operation Reversed Relevant channel of transmitter is reversed Reverse relevant channel on trans- mitter - see model/ transmitter manual Check that the wires from the ESC to the motor are connected correctly Reconnect in the correct orientation (orange to orange, yellow to yellow and blue to blue) ensuring t is tight; if not pinch female connector with pliers Limited steering angle Transmitter steering dual-rate set incorrectly Adjust transmitter dual-rate - see transmitter manual Damaged steering components Check components and replace - visit ARRMA-RC.com for advice

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Warranty Information

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 for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modication of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. Purchaser’s Remedy Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, nal assembly, modication or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase. Law These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conict of law principals). This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice. WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Services Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.

Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_ render-service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton. NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support o󰀩ce. Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase 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. Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed and payment will be required without notication or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notication. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon 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/_service-center_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. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notication, after which it will be discarded.

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