STRX-9 100% TAKE CONTROL INSTRUCTION MANUAL READY-TO-RUN. w/ Adult Supervision

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1 STRX-9 w/ Adult Supervision INSTRUCTION MANUAL % READY-TO-RUN TAKE CONTROL

2 Index Included Items Important Notes Battery Installation Charging Instructions Transmitter/Receiver Binding Basic Controls Turn Fins Driving Your Model Lubricating the Drive Shaft Troubleshooting Replacement Parts Warranty and Warnings Pg.1 Pg.1 Pg.2 Pg.3 Pg.3 Pg.4 Pg.4 Pg.4-5 Pg.5 Pg.5 Pg.6 Pg.6 Included Items AAx8, DC Field Charger Boat Allen Wrench Boat Stand NiMH Battery Transmitter Spare Silicone Coupler 9V Battery (For Transmitter) Phillips Screwdriver (Not Included) Important Notes - Your Steerix STRX-9 comes with a water-cooling system. Before using your Steerix STRX-9, carefully check the silicone tubing to make sure the water-cooling system is working correctly and that all tubes are properly attached and free of debris. If the system is not correctly installed, this could lead to ESC burn out and motor failure. - The Steerix STRX-9 is designed for use in fresh water only. They are not designed to be used in salt water. 1 COPYRIGHT 2013 STEERIX

3 Battery Installation Installing the 9V Battery in your Transmitter 1. Make sure the transmitter ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. 2. Remove battery cover screw. 3. Remove battery cover by pressing down on the embossed arrow and sliding the cover as indicated. 4. Insert the 9V battery, paying close attention to the + and - polarity. 5. Slide the battery cover back into place. 6. Replace battery cover screw. NOTE: Remove the 9V battery from the transmitter if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. Installing the 6V NiMH Battery in your Boat (Model should be placed on its supplied boat stand to prevent damage to the running hardware.) 1. Remove the hatch by pulling carefully on the catch at the rear section. 2. Insert the 6V battery into the left side of the hull. 3. Insert the 6V battery connector into the matching connector inside the STRX-9. DO NOT force them together. 4. Replace the hatch. NOTE: 1. There is a rubber ring placed along the slot of the hull. Always make sure it is secured properly before re-positioning the hatch. 2. When you are not using the boat, also unplug the battery and remove the rubber ring from the hull. This will keep the rubber ring flexible and provide effective water-resistance for future use

4 Charging Instructions 1. Insert 8 AA batteries into the field charger. Make sure the polarity is correct. Switch to AAX8 position. The red light indicator will turn on. 2. Plug in the 6V NiMH battery to the charger. The green light indicator turns on while charging. 3. A fully discharged battery will take about 40min to fully charge. Do not overcharge. Do not leave the battery unattended while charging. 4. The green indicator light will turn off when the battery is finished charging. 5. Disconnect the 6V NiMH battery from the charger and switch to the DC12V position. The 6V NiMH battery does not come pre-charged. You must fully charge the battery before using the Steerix STRX-9. The 6V NiMH battery can be re-charged many times before it needs to be replaced. When the battery no longer holds a charge (is dead), it should be properly recycled. NOTE 1: The Steerix STRX-9 will typically run for about 8-10 min on a fully charged battery. As soon as you notice a drop off in speed, you should bring the model back to shore or you may lose control of the boat. NOTE 2: Continuous running of the model will generate high heat levels, which will lead to premature wear on the motor. It is recommended to let the model cool down for about 5-10 min before installing a re-charged battery pack. Transmitter/Receiver Binding The binding process ties the transmitter and receiver together. Under normal circumstances, both items are supplied like this from the factory. If, however, you find that your transmitter and boat are not communicating (receiver s red LED light is on), please follow these instructions: 1. Switch ON the transmitter. 2. Switch ON the receiver by attaching the 6V NiMH battery pack s connector to the matching connector in the boat. 3. Press down the BIND button on the receiver. The receiver s green LED light will be on to indicate that binding has been successful and the receiver will now accept commands from the transmitter. NOTE 1: During the binding process, the transmitter and receiver should be no more than 3ft. apart and no other similar devices should be within 35ft. NOTE 2: If the green LED light is flashing, the binding process has failed. Please repeat the steps above. 3 COPYRIGHT 2013 STEERIX

5 Basic Controls 1. Forward Throttle Trigger Your Steerix STRX-9 can be driven forward by pulling the throttle trigger. Release the trigger to stop the boat. 2. Left/Right Steering Wheel The steering wheel controls the Steerix STRX-9 s left and right movement. Turn the wheel to the left to steer to the left. Turn the wheel right to steer the boat right. Release the wheel to go straight. RACING TIP: The Steerix STRX-9 is an oval racer designed for clockwise racing and will be less responsive to steering inputs at high speed, particularly left turns. Decrease your speed to allow tighter turning. Turn Fins The Steerix STRX-9 features adjustable turn fins to aid in turning. These can be adjusted using the included Allen Wrench. The optimum angle of the adjustment is 45 degrees to the hull. Driving Your STRX-9 1. Switch ON the transmitter. Check that the transmitter s red LED light glows brightly. 2. Check that the model s turn fins are adjusted correctly. 3. Switch ON the model. (Connect the 6V NiMH battery pack.) 4. Check that the propeller and the rudder respond to the transmitter inputs before placing the boat in the water. After Use: 1. When you have finished using the boat, first switch OFF the model by disconnecting the battery pack. Then switch OFF the transmitter. 2. Remove all batteries from the transmitter and model. 3. Leave the boat s upper deck off to allow moisture to evaporate. Place the model in a safe, dry place until it is dry and then store it away. NOTE: If the boat begins to bob when running, it may have taken on an excessive amount of water. In this case, you should immediately return to shore, remove the upper deck and drain the water from the hull

6 Driving Your STRX-9 Cont. If the boat does not run in a straight line when not being steered, you can fix this by adjusting the steering trim located on the upper right hand side of the transmitter. 1. Run your model on calm water when adjusting the steering. If your model runs to the right when not being steered, press the ST. TRIM-L button. Re-center the model and see if this has corrected the problem. Keep making small adjustments in this way until the model runs straight. 2. Press the ST. TRIM-R button to correct if the model steers to the left without being steered in the same way as explained above. Lubricating the Drive Shaft Lubricating the flex shaft is vital to the life of the drivetrain, The lubricant also acts as a water seal, keeping water from entering the hull through the stuffing tube. It is recommended to lubricate the flex shaft, propeller shaft after every 2 or 3 runs. 1. Use one hand to hold the silicone coupler tight, while the other hand pulls the propeller shaft out from the stuffing tube. 2. Lubricate the flex shaft/prop shaft with the waterproof marine grease, reinstall the flex shaft/prop shaft in reverse order. Be sure to push the flex shaft end into the silicone coupler for full connection. NOTE: After several times of pulling the flex shaft out from the silicone coupler, the silicone coupler might lose flexibility, which is not good for the connection of the flex shaft. Once this happens, replace the silicone coupler with the extra coupler that was included in the gift box. Troubleshooting Model will not move No battery in transmitter/model Battery installation is incorrect Weak battery in transmitter Weak battery in model Install batteries Install batteries correctly Install a fresh battery Recharge the 6V NiMH battery No control of model Weak battery in transmitter Install a fresh battery Limited radio range Weak battery in transmitter Install a fresh battery 5 COPYRIGHT 2013 STEERIX

7 Replacement Parts Warranty & Warnings Blade Prop (2pc) Keep the packaging and instruction manual as they contain important information V 260mAh NiMH Battery Pack Always check your model for loose screws and components before operating. Always unplug the battery in the model before removing debris that has become tangled in the prop. The transmitter's range will vary depending on your surroundings and battery strength. Do not operate too far away or control will be lost. Ensure that all batteries are correctly installed and that the 6V NiMH battery is fully charged. Do not touch moving parts during operation, especially the propeller. Some of the electronic components may become very hot during use and can severely burn you if touched before they cool. Let the model stand and cool down before handling the motor, ESC and cooling components. If you lose control of your STRX-9, never wade into the water with strong currents to retrieve it. First, hold the transmitter as high as you can and try to re-establish control. If this does not work, find another way to move closer to the model, but do not endanger yourself in the process. GENERAL WARRANTY POLICIES Steerix warrants this product to be free of material and workmanship defects when new. Steerix will at its sole discretion repair or replace defective components free of charge within 90 days from date of purchase or within 30 days for all electronic components. This warranty does not cover wear and tear, crash damage, modifications, failure to perform routine maintenance, or any damages arising as a result of improper use. All warranty claims are to be directed to Steerix Customer Service at ( ). GUARANTEE All products are inspected and adjusted individually before leaving the manufacturer and are guaranteed to be free of material defects and manufacturing faults. IMPORTANT NOTICE Steerix assumes sole responsibility for our products; therefore, dealers should not be involved in any warranty issues. All warranty claims are to be directed to Steerix Customer Service. Before returning any defective product, please contact Steerix Customer Service at ( ) to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization Number. A dated & itemized sales receipt must accompany any product returned for warranty work. RELEASE OF LIABILITY Steerix, It s affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners shall not be held liable for any accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from use, misuse, or abuse of any Steerix product. In purchasing a Steerix product the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury to persons and damage to property. In purchasing this product, the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks, and will not hold Steerix, it s affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from the use of this product. Adult supervision is required when using this product. This product should be assembled by an adult before use. Proper assembly should be checked by an adult before use. This product should be periodically examined by an adult for potential hazards. Any potential hazardous parts should be repaired or replaced. WARNING: This product contains sharp edges or objects that can cause cuts or other bodily injury. To prevent cuts or other bodily injury, do not contact sharp edges or objects. FCC WARNING: FCC ID: ZDTJH8002 CAUTION: Steerix is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this product. Changes or modifications not authorized by Steerix will void all warranties. NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, compliant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as instructed, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product on and off, correct the interference by trying 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 different from the receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Be responsible, dispose of properly. NOTICE OF RIGHTS All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Steerix. For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact Steerix Customer Service. NOTICE OF LIABILITY The information in this manual is distributed on an As Is basis, without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the manual, Steerix does not have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this manual or by the products described in it. Actual product may vary from product shown. Product is subject to change

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