TRA38104-1 Blast 24 RTR Boat Manual

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TRAXXAS
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Traxxas Blast high-performance racing boat.
This manual contains the instructions you’ll need to operate and maintain
your new Blast. Look over the manual and examine the Blast carefully
before running it. If for some reason you think the Blast is not what you
wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby dealer absolutely
cannot accept a Blast for return or exchange after it has been run.
Please read all of the operating instructions and precautions before
attempting to drive your new Blast. These instructions are written with the
assumption that this is your first radio controlled model. Even if you are
an experienced R/C enthusiast, it is important for you to read and follow
the procedures in this manual. Pay special attention to the mechanical
and safety precautions outlined in this manual.
If you have any questions about your new model, then call Traxxas’
technical support line at (1-888-872-9927), U.S. residents only; outside the
U.S., call 972-549-3000. Technical support is available Monday through
Friday, from 8:30am to 9:00pm central time. We hope that you will enjoy
your Blast for many hours to come.
Required Equipment
To operate the Blast, you will need four (4) “AA” size batteries for your
transmitter.
Where to Run
Select a body of water (must be at least 10 inches deep) that is calm and free
of debris, tree stumps, moss, etc. Also, find a clean, stable area of shoreline for
launching. Be aware that some ponds restrict the use of model boats. Always
choose a launch site that is downwind so that the wind and waves will drift the
boat back to you if it should ever flip over. Do not run the Blast in salt water.
Preparing to Run
Charge the battery pack
The Traxxas Battery Charger** is a fully featured NiMH (Nickle Metal Hydride)
charger. It features 4-amp charge current
for fast charging and advanced peak
detection to optimize every charge. Take
this compact charger with you wherever
you want to have radio controlled fun!
Do not charge batteries inside of an
automobile. Read the Safety Precautions
section of this guide.
1. Plug the charger into a 12-volt
automotive auxiliary power socket.
The charger is compatible with 12-volt
automotive auxiliary power sockets only.
The LED on the charger will glow red to
indicate it is ready to charge a battery.
2. Connect the battery to begin
charging. Plug the battery into the
charger. The charger’s LED will flash
green, indicating that charging has
begun. The flashing green LED on the
charger indicates the charge progress.
3. Disconnect the battery when
charging is complete. The
Traxxas 4amp DC charger uses
sophisticated voltage-detection
circuitry to monitor the battery and
automatically stop charging when
the pack has reached maximum
capacity. When the battery is fully
charged, the LED will light solid green. The battery will be warm in your
hand. Disconnect the battery and go have fun.
Installing Transmitter Batteries
The transmitter requires 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries.
Opening the Hatch
The top hatch is held secure with a rubber
band. To open the top hatch, pull it up
and rotate it. This will provide access
to the battery compartment and
on/off switch. For full access to the
radio compartment, unhook the
rubber band from the top hatch.
Setting Up the Antenna
1. Slide the antenna wire into
the bottom of the antenna tube until the white tip of the antenna is
at the top of the tube
under the black cap.
2. Insert the base of the
tube into the antenna
post. Take care not to
crimp the antenna wire.
3. To prevent loss of radio
range, do not kink or cut
the black wire, do not
bend or cut the metal
tip, and do not bend or cut the white wire at the end of the
metal tip.
Installing the Battery Pack
The included battery installs in the bow (front) of the boat. Remove the
foam block and slide the battery pack into the battery tray. Slide the foam
block back into place to secure the battery. The Blast is not designed to
use 7-cell (8.4 volt) battery packs.
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FCC Compliance
This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in 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.
The limits for a Class B digital device are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in residential settings. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not operated
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Conformité avec la FCC (Commission fédérale des communications)
Ce dispositif contient un module conforme aux normes des dispositifs numériques classe B décrits dans la 15e
partie des règles de la FCC. Le fonctionnement en est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) Ce dispositif ne
doit pas causer d’interférences nuisibles et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris les
interférences qui peuvent mener à un fonctionnement non souhaité.
Les normes des dispositifs numériques classe B sont conçues pour assurer une protection raisonnable contre
les interférences nuisibles dans les locaux résidentiels. Ce produit émet, utilise et peut rayonner de l’énergie
radioélectrique et, en cas de fonctionnement à l’encontre des instructions, peut causer des interférences nuisibles
aux radiocommunications.
L’utilisateur est averti que toute modification qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par la partie responsable de
la conformité peut annuler l’autorisation de l’utilisateur à actionner l’équipement.
Conformidad con la FCC
El presente dispositivo contiene un módulo que cumple con los límites para un dispositivo digital Clase B, según
se describe en la Parte 15 de las normas de la FCC (Federal Communications Commission, Comisión Federal
de Comunicaciones). Su operación se encuentra sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: 1) Este dispositivo no
puede causar interferencias dañinas y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida, incluidas
interferencias que puedan causar un funcionamiento no deseado.
Los límites de un dispositivo Clase B se encuentran diseñados para ofrecer protección razonable contra
interferencias dañinas en ambientes residenciales. Este producto genera, usa y puede irradiar ondas de
radiofrecuencia y, si no se lo opera de acuerdo con las instrucciones, puede causar interferencia dañina para las
radiocomunicaciones.
Se informa al usuario que los cambios y modificaciones que no hayan sido expresamente aprobados por los
organismos pertinentes anularán la autoridad del usuario de usar el equipo.
FCC-Konformität
Dieses Gerät enthält ein Modul, das die Grenzwerte für ein digitales Gerät der Klasse B wie in Teil 15 der FCC-
Bestimmungen beschrieben einhält. Der Betrieb unterliegt den folgenden Bedingungen: (1) Dieses Gerät darf
keine störenden Interferenzen verursachen und (2) dieses Gerät muss jegliche empfangenen Interferenzen
akzeptieren, einschließlich Interferenzen, die unerwünschte Funktionen verursachen können.
Die Grenzwerte für ein digitales Klasse-B-Gerät wurden entwickelt, um angemessenen Schutz vor schädlichen
Interferenzen in Wohnbereichen zu bieten. Dieses Produkt generiert, verwendet und kann Hochfrequenzenergie
ausstrahlen und wenn es nicht gemäß den Anweisungen verwendet wird, kann es schädliche Interferenzen für
Funkgeräte verursachen.
Der Benutzer wird darauf hingewiesen, dass Änderungen oder Modifikationen, die nicht von der für die
Konformität zuständigen Partei ausdrücklich genehmigt sind, zum Erlöschen der Erlaubnis, das Gerät zu
betreiben, für den Benutzer zur Folge haben kann.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-210. This device complies with Industry
Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may
not cause interference, and This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Canada, Industrie Canada (IC)
Cet appareil numérique de Classe B est conforme aux règlements canadiens ICES-003 et RSS-210. Cet appareil est
conforme aux normes RSS d’Industrie Canada exempts de licence. Le fonctionnement en est assujetti aux deux
conditions suivantes : Ce dispositif peut ne pas causer du brouillage et Ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage, y
compris ceux qui peuvent mener à un fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Canada, Industry Canada (IC)
Este equipo digital clase B cumple con las normas canadienses ICES-003 y RSS-210. Este dispositivo cumple con las
normas exentas de licencia de Industry Canada. Su operación se encuentra sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones:
Este dispositivo podría no causar interferencia, y debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluida la que pueda causa
el funcionamiento no deseado del dispositivo.
Kanada, Industry Canada (IC)
Dieses digitale Gerät der Klasse B erfüllt die Vorschriften der kanadischen ICES-003 und RSS-210. Dieses Gerät
erfüllt die Vorschriften der Industry Canada Lizenz mit Ausnahme des/r RSS-Norm(en). Der Betrieb unterliegt
den folgenden beiden Bedingungen: Dieses Gerät darf keine Interferenzen verursachen und dieses Gerät muss
unempfindlich gegen jegliche Interferenzen sein, auch solche Interferenzen, die einen unerwünschten Betrieb
des Geräts verursachen könnten.
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with radio frequency exposure limits set forth by FCC and Industry Canada for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body or bystanders and must not be co-located or operated in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Déclaration sur l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux fréquences radio prévues par la FCC et Industrie
Canada pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé en gardant une distance
minimum de 20 centimètres entre le radiateur et le corps ou d’autres personnes et ne doit pas être colocalisé ou
utilisé conjointement avec une autre antenne ou un autre transmetteur.
Declaración sobre exposición a la radiofrecuencia (RF)
Este equipo cumple con los límites de exposición a la radiofrecuencia establecidos por la FCC y la Industry Canada
para un entorno en el que no hay control. Este equipo se debe instalar y se debe operar a una distancia de 20 cm,
como mínimo, entre el radiador y usted o cualquier espectador, y no se debe colocar ni operar conjuntamente con
cualquier otra antena o transmisor.
Stellungnahme zur Funkstrahlenbelastung
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die von FCC und Industry Canada festgelegten Strahlungsgrenzwerte für unkontrollierte
Umgebungen. Dieses Gerät sollte mit mindestens 20 Zentimeter Abstand zwischen Strahlungsquelle und Ihrem
Körper oder Umstehenden installiert und betrieben werden Es darf nicht gemeinsam mit einer anderen Antenne
oder einem anderen Sender betrieben werden.
CHARGE PROGRESS
1 green flash 0 - 25% charged
2 green flashes 25% - 50% charged
3 green flashes 50% - 75% charged
4 green flashes 75% or more charged
Solid green LED 100% charged
LED INDICATION MEANING
Solid Red LED Ready for Charging
Slowly Flashing Green LED Charging (see Charge Progress chart)
Solid Green LED Battery Fully Charged
Flashing Red LED Charger error
Note: If there is a problem with the battery, such as a short circuit, the charger’s LED will flash red. Disconnect
the battery and unplug the charger from its power source to clear the error. Determine the cause of the error
before continuing.
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2
3
Solid Red LED
Disconnected
Flashing Green LED
Connected
Solid Green LED
Charged
**Note: This charger is designed for use only with Traxxas NiMH batteries with iD. Legacy Traxxas High-Current
Connectors are not compatible with this charger. DO NOT try to force legacy connectors into the charge connector.
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