Apache 24 EP Rally Sport Owners Manual Electric Catamaran Boat
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Introduction ® Thank you for purchasing the Pro Boat Apache™ 24 Ready-To-Run boat. Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to operate your boat. The Apache 24 comes Ready-To-Run with the Pro Boat 2.4GHz radio system and electronic speed controller already installed. All assembly and building is done at the factory, allowing you to quickly get your boat running. Inspection Carefully remove the boat and radio transmitter from the box. Inspect the boat to make sure no damage is present.
Contents • Assembled Apache 24 EP RTR • Pro Boat radio transmitter • Boat stand Additional Required Items You will need to purchase the following to get your boat on the water: • 4 AA alkaline batteries for the radio transmitter • 7.2V Ni-MH Battery Pack with Tamiya Connector (DYN1050) • Prophet Sport II Ni-MH Battery Peak Charger (DYN4077) Section 1: Installation of the Transmitter Batteries Install 4 AA alkaline batteries into the transmitter, following the instructions provided for your radio system.
Section 3: Adjusting the Transmitter Note: Refer to the radio instructions for specific information on transmitter setup. Adjust the rudder trim knob so that the rudder is centered prior to operation. You may adjust this control to make the boat run straight during operation. It may be necessary to adjust the throttle trim knob to stop the propeller from turning while the throttle trigger is in the neutral position.
Section 5: Testing Your Boat in the Water Carefully place the boat in the water. Pilot the boat at slow speeds, staying close to the shoreline to ensure you have good control and that the boat is functioning correctly. Be certain to avoid all objects in the water at all times. Once you feel comfortable with the control of your boat, it is safe to go further away from the shoreline and at faster speeds. When you notice the boat begin to lose speed, bring the boat back to shore.
Section 9: Lubricating the Drive Shaft 1. Loosen the 1.5mm setscrew connecting the drive shaft to the motor coupler. 4. Move the rudder assembly and slide the drive shaft out of the stuffing box. 2. Loosen the 1.5mm setscrew connecting the universal joint to the drive shaft. 5. Lubricate the drive shaft with PRB0100 Marine Grease. Reinstall the drive shaft in reverse order. Be sure to reinstall the nylon washer between the universal and the stuffing box. 3.
Section 10: Replacement Parts In the event that you need to purchase replacement parts for your engine or the Apache 25, please see your local hobby store. You can also purchase them from Horizon Hobby by calling 1-800-338-4639 or shop online at www.horizonhobby.com. PRB0102 . . . . . . . . . . . PRB0150 . . . . . . . . . . . PRB0154 . . . . . . . . . . . PRB2068 . . . . . . . . . . . PRB2228 . . . . . . . . . . . PRB2218 . . . . . . . . . . . PRB2219 .
Warranty and Repair Information Warranty Period: Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Repairs: Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly.
Country of Purchase United States Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/ Email Horizon Service Center (Electronics and engines) 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA 877-504-0233 productsupport@horizonhobby.com Horizon Product Support (All other products) United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1279 641 097 Germany Horizon Technischer Service Hamburger Str.
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