Vaterra F-100 User manual

Before operating this vehicle, please read all printed materials thoroughly.

Horizon Hobby is not responsible for inadvertent errors in this manual.

OWNER’S MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

MANUEL DE L’UTILISATEUR

MANUALE DELL’UTENTE

1968 FORD® F-100 ASCENDER®

21968 FORDF-100 ASCENDER, BND • INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

CONTENTS

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. 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 components 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.

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.

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 horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

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 superﬁcial 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 a little or no possibility of injury.

parts, product updates and more. Click on the Support tab at

WWW.VATERRARC.COM and follow the product registration link to stay

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COMPONENTS

»Vaterra® 1968 Ford® F-100 Ascender® 4WD RTR (VTR03093)

»Spektrum™ 3-Channel DSMR® Surface Receiver (SPMSR310)

»Spektrum™ 9KG 23T Waterproof Servo (SPMS605)

»Dynamite® 60A Brushed Waterproof ESC (DYNS2210)

»Dynamite® 540 Brushed Motor 35T (DYNS1216)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS .................................................................................................................2

WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS......................3

QUICK START .............................................................................................................3

CHARGING THE BATTERY .........................................................................................3

INSTALLING THE BATTERY.......................................................................................4

BINDING YOUR SPEKTRUM TRANSMITTER............................................................4

SPMSR310 RECEIVER .......................................................................................4

DRIVING PRECAUTIONS............................................................................................5

POWERING ON THE VEHICLE....................................................................................5

BEFORE RUNNING YOUR VEHICLE...........................................................................5

RUN TIME ...................................................................................................................5

PERFORMING A CONTROL DIRECTION TEST ..........................................................6

DYNAMITE 60A BRUSHED WATERPROOF ESC ......................................................6

DYNAMITE 540 BRUSHED MOTOR 35T..................................................................7

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE......................................................................................7

LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................................................................8

FCC INFORMATION ............................................................................................9

ANTENNA SEPARATION DISTANCE..................................................................9

IC INFORMATION................................................................................................9

WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION.....................................9

EU COMPLIANCE STATEMENT.................................................................................9

REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................................... 31–32

OPTIONAL PARTS ................................................................................................... 32

EXPLODED VIEW.............................................................................................. 33–39

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 interference

from many sources outside your control. This interference 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 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 receiver in the

car. Always turn o the receiver before turning your transmitter o.

»Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the

operation of the radio equipment.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

1968 FORDF-100 ASCENDER, BND • INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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 completely

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

»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.

CAUTION: Always keep hands, ﬁngers, tools and any loose or

hanging objects away from rotating parts when performing the

above drying technique.

»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 o 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. 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 dierentials.

-Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and re-oil the bushings

with lightweight motor oil.

WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

QUICK START / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

1. Read the safety precautions found in this manual.

2. Charge a battery for the vehicle. Refer to the included charging

warnings and instructions for battery charging information.

3. Install the AA batteries in the transmitter. Only use alkaline

or rechargeable batteries.

4. Install the fully charged battery in the vehicle.

5. Power ON the transmitter and then the vehicle. Wait 5 seconds for the

ESC to initialize. Always power the transmitter ON before the vehicle

and power it OFF after the vehicle has been powered OFF.

6. Check the steering and throttle control directions. Verify that the

servos are moving in the correct direction.

7. Drive your vehicle.

8. Perform any necessary maintenance.

Choose a battery designed to work with the Dynamite

60A Brushed

Waterproof ESC (DYNS2210). We recommend the Dynamite

Reaction

7.4V 4000mAh 2S 50C LiPo: Hardcase with EC3™ connector

(DYNB3800EC). Choose a charger designed to charge 2S Li-Po batteries.

We recommend the Dynamite

Prophet™ Sport Li-Po 35W AC Battery

Charger (DYNC2005CA). Refer to your battery and charger manuals for

usage, safety, and charging information.

CHARGING THE BATTERY / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Please read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the Ford F-100 Ascender, ﬁne-tuning the setup and performing maintenance.

41968 FORDF-100 ASCENDER, BND • INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. Ensure the ESC is powered OFF.

2. Loosen the hook and loop battery strap found on the battery

tray and install the fully charged battery in to the vehicle.

3. Secure the battery to the battery tray using the hook and look

battery strap.

4. Connect the battery to the ESC.

5. Power on the Transmitter and wait 5 seconds.

6. Power on the ESC.

CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only

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.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

SPMSR310 RECEIVER

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID

(Globally Unique Identiﬁer) code of a single speciﬁc transmitter. When a

receiver is bound to a transmitter, the receiver will only respond to that

speciﬁc transmitter. Follow the binding instructions for your transmitter.

For a list of compatible transmitters, visit www.losi.com/bindndrive.

To bind the receiver to your Spektrum transmitter, follow these steps:

1. With the receiver o, insert the bind plug into the BIND port on the

receiver.

2. Power the receiver through any other port. The LED will ﬂash

continuously, indicating the receiver is in bind mode.

3. With the steering wheel and throttle trigger in the desired preset

failsafe positions (see the Failsafe section on this page for more

information), press and hold the bind button and turn on the

transmitter. The LED on the transmitter will ﬂash within three seconds,

indicating the transmitter is in bind mode. Release the bind button

when the LED ﬂashes. Continue to hold the failsafe positions until the

binding process is complete.

4. The LED on the receiver will glow solid when the transmitter and

receiver are bound.

5. Remove the bind plug and store it in a convenient place.

YOU MUST REBIND WHEN:

»Dierent failsafe positions are desired e.g., when throttle or steering

reversing has been changed.

»Changing receiver types e.g., changing from a DSM2receiver to

DSMRreceiver.

»Binding the receiver to a dierent transmitter.

FAILSAFE

Failsafe positions are also set during binding. In the unlikely event that

the radio link is lost during use, the receiver will drive the servos to their

preprogrammed failsafe positions (normally full brakes and straight

steering). If the receiver is turned on prior to turning on the transmitter,

the receiver will enter failsafe mode. When the transmitter is turned on,

normal control is resumed. For more information on setting the failsafe,

refer to the Binding a Receiver section above.

BINDING YOUR SPEKTRUM TRANSMITTER / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

1968 FORDF-100 ASCENDER, BND • INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DRIVING PRECAUTIONS

»Maintain sight of the vehicle at all times.

»Routinely inspect the vehicle for loose wheel hardware.

»Routinely inspect the steering assembly for any loose hardware.

Driving the vehicle o-road can cause fasteners to loosen over time.

»Do not drive the vehicle in tall grass. Doing so can damage the vehicle

or electronics.

»Stop driving the vehicle when you notice a lack of power. Driving

the vehicle when the battery is discharged can cause the receiver

to power o. If the receiver loses power, you will lose control of the

vehicle. Damage due to an over-discharged Li-Po battery is not

covered under warranty.

CAUTION: Do not discharge a Li-Po battery below 3V per cell.

Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved

voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and

potential ﬁre when batteries are charged.

»Do not apply forward or reverse throttle if the vehicle is stuck.

Applying throttle in this instance can damage the motor or ESC.

»After driving the vehicle, allow the electronics to cool before driving the

vehicle again.

IMPORTANT: Keep wires away from all moving parts.

POWERING ON THE VEHICLE

1. Center the ST TRIM and TH TRIM dials on the transmitter.

2. Power on the transmitter.

3. Remove the body from the vehicle.

4. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the ESC.

5. Power on the ESC.

6. Re-install the body on the vehicle.

BEFORE RUNNING YOUR VEHICLE

1. Check for free suspension movement. All suspension arms and

steering components should move freely. Any binds will cause the

vehicle to handle poorly.

2. Charge a battery pack. Always charge the battery pack as per the

battery and/or charger manufacturers’ instructions.

3. Set the transmitter steering trim. Follow the instructions to set the

steering trim/subtrim so that the vehicle drives straight with no input

to the steering.

4. Perform a Control Direction Test.

RUN TIME

The largest factor in run time is the capacity of the battery pack. A larger

mAh rating increases the amount of run time experienced.

The condition of a battery pack is also an important factor in both run

time and speed. The battery connectors may become hot during driving.

Batteries will lose performance and capacity over time.

Driving the vehicle from a stop to full speed repeatedly will damage the

batteries and electronics over time. Sudden acceleration will also lead to

shorter run times.

TO IMPROVE RUN TIMES

»Keep your vehicle clean and well maintained.

»Allow more airﬂow to the ESC and motor.

»Change the gearing to a lower ratio. A lower ratio decreases the

operating temperature of the electronics. Use a smaller pinion gear or

larger spur gear to lower the gear ratio.

»Use a battery pack with a higher mAh rating.

»Use the optimum charger to charge battery packs (Visit your local

hobby dealer for more information)

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PERFORMING A CONTROL DIRECTION TEST

Perform a control test with the vehicle wheels o the ground. If the wheels

rotate after the vehicle is powered ON, adjust the TH Trim knob until they

stop. To make the wheels move forward, pull the trigger. To reverse them,

wait for the wheels to stop, then push the trigger. When moving forward,

the wheels should maintain a straight line without any steering wheel

input. If not, adjust the ST Trim knob, so the wheels maintain a straight line

without having to turn the steering wheel.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type Brushed

Constant/Peak 60A/360A

Resistance 0.0008 Ohms

Function Forward/Brake/Reverse, Forward/Brake,

Forward/Reverse (Crawler Mode)

Operation Proportional forward, proportional reverse

with braking delay, Crawler Mode

Battery Type/Input

Voltage 2 cell Li-Po/Li-Fe; 6–7 cell Ni-MH/Ni-Cd

Motor Type 540-/550-size closed endbell motors:

2S Li-Po down to 8T

BEC Output 5V/2A

Overload Protection Thermal

Dimensions 35.6mm x 34mm x 18mm

(1.40 in x 1.34 in x 0.71 in)

Weight 40 g (1.41 oz) with wires

Battery Connector EC3™connector

Motor Connector 3.5mm Tamiya-style bullet

ESC LED STATUS

»No ESC LEDs will glow when there is no throttle input from the transmitter.

»The red ESC LED glows when there is any throttle input from the

transmitter.

AUDIBLE WARNING TONES

1. Input Voltage: The ESC checks the input voltage when it is powered

ON. If a voltage problem is detected, the ESC continuously sounds 2

beeps with a 1 second pause (xx-xx-xx). Power OFF the ESC and en-

sure the connections are secure and that the battery power is not too

low for safe operation.

2. Radio Connection: The ESC checks radio signal input when it is pow-

ered ON. If a problem is detected, the ESC continuously sounds 1 beep

with a 2 second pause (x--x--x). Power OFF the ESC and ensure the

radio system is operating correctly.

ESC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

Ensure proper ESC function by calibrating the ESC to your transmitter inputs.

1. Power OFF the ESC.

2. Ensure your transmitter is powered ON, the throttle is not reversed,

the throttle trim is neutral and the throttle travel range is at 100%. Dis-

able any special functions such as ABS, etc.

3. Keep the throttle at neutral and power ON the ESC.

4. The ESC automatically calibrates the throttle range after 3 seconds.

5. One long beep will sound when the ESC is ready to run.

DYNAMITE®60A BRUSHED WATERPROOF ESC (DYNS2210) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

CONNECTING THE ESC

1. Connect the RED (+) ESC wire to the RED (+) motor wire.

2. Connect the BLACK (–) ESC wire to the BLACK (–) motor wire.

NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the ESC when you have

ﬁnished operating your vehicle. The ESC’s switch only controls power

to the receiver and servos. The ESC will continue to draw current when

connected to the battery, resulting in possible damage to the battery

through over discharge.

PROGRAMMING

The ESC comes with two jumpers pre-installed in the MODE: F/B (forward/

brake) and BATT: Li-Po conﬁgurations.

To change the mode to F/B/R (forward/brake/reverse) or F/R (forward/

reverse) or change the battery type to Ni-MH

1. Power OFF the ESC.

2. Disconnect the jumper from the default port and connect it to the

desired port.

3. Power ON the ESC.

If the jumpers are lost or not installed, the ESC will default to MODE: F/B/R

and BATT: Li-Po.

WARNING: Do

not connect bind plugs or receiver servo leads

into the ESC programming port. Doing so may damge the ESC

and/or components

Mode Forward/Brake/

Reverse

(F/B/R)

Forward/Brake

(F/B)

Forward/

Reverse

(F/R [Crawler

Mode])

Battery (BATT) Li-Po Ni-MH

1968 FORDF-100 ASCENDER, BND • INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PRECAUTIONS

»Never touch moving parts.

»Never disassemble while the batteries are installed.

»Always let parts cool before touching.

GEARING

Your vehicle has been equipped with the optimal gearing for the stock

platform. It oers an ideal balance between speed, power and eciency.

Should you decide to customize your vehicle with optional batteries or

motors, it may be necessary for you to change the pinion or spur gear.

Installing a pinion gear with fewer teeth or a spur gear with more teeth

will provide greater torque but will reduce top speed. Likewise, a pinion

gear with more teeth or a spur gear with fewer teeth will reduce torque

and increase top speed. Care should be taken when installing larger

pinion gears as this can “overgear” the vehicle, resulting in overheating

of the motor and ESC. When testing dierent gearing options, pay close

attention to the temperature of the motor and speed control to ensure

you are operating within the temperature range of the components.

The motor or ESC should never be so hot that it cannot be touched. If

temperatures are too hot, a dierent gearing combination with a lower

pinion gear and/or higher spur gear is suggested.

CHANGING THE PINION GEAR/GEAR RATIO

The following instructions are for replacing a worn pinion gear. If you are

changing the pinion gear size please refer to “Setting the Gear Mesh.”

1. Remove the spur gear cover.

2. Loosen the pinion gear set screw to remove the installed pinion gear.

3. Loosen the motor screws and slide the motor back.

4. Place the new pinion on the end of the motor shaft so the set screw is

located over the ﬂat area on the shaft.

Position the teeth on the pinion gear so they line up with the spur gear

and secure the pinion gear onto the motor shaft by tightening the set

screw.

DYNAMITE® 540 BRUSHED MOTOR 35T (DYNS1216) / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Vehicle does not operate

Battery not charged or plugged in Charge battery/plug in

ESC switch not “ON” Turn on ESC switch

Transmitter not “ON” or low battery Turn on/replace batteries

Motor runs but wheels do not rotate

Pinion not meshing with spur gear Adjust pinion/spur mesh

Pinion spinning on motor shaft Tighten pinion gear setscrew on motor shaft ﬂat spot

Transmission gears stripped Replace transmission gears

Drive pin broken Check and replace drive pin

Steering does not work Servo plug not in receiver properly Make sure the steering servo plug is connected to the

receiver steering channel, noting proper polarity

Servo gears or motor damaged Replace or repair servo

Will not turn one direction Servo gears damaged Replace or repair servo

Motor does not run

Motor wire solder joint is damaged Resolder the motor wire with the proper equipment

Motor wire broken Repair or replace as needed

ESC damaged Contact Horizon Hobby Product Support

ESC gets hot Motor over-geared Use smaller pinion or larger spur gear

Driveline bound up Check wheels and transmission for binding

Poor run time and/or sluggish acceleration

Battery pack not fully charged Recharge battery

Charger not allowing full charge Try another charger

Driveline bound up Check wheels, transmission for binding

Poor range and/or glitching

Transmitter batteries low Check and replace

Vehicle battery low Recharge battery

Loose plugs or wires Check all wire connections and plugs

SETTING THE GEAR MESH

The gear mesh has already been set at the factory. Setting it is only

necessary when changing motors or gears.

Proper gear mesh (how gear teeth meet) is important to the performance

of the vehicle. When the gear mesh is too loose, the spur gear could be

damaged by the pinion gear on the motor. If the mesh is too tight, speed

could be limited and the motor and ESC will overheat.

1. Remove the spur gear cover.

2. Loosen the motor screws and slide the motor back.

3. Put a small piece of paper between the pinion and spur gears.

4. Push the gears together with moderate pressure and hold in place

while tightening the motor screws.

5. Remove the paper. Check the mesh at 3–5 dierent locations around

the spur gear for minimal movement.

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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 at 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)

modiﬁcation 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, or (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, ﬁnal assembly, modiﬁcation 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 conﬂict of law

principals). This warranty gives you speciﬁc 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.

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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 Li-Po batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a

Li-Po battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support oce.

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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.

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Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed

and payment will be required without notiﬁcation 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

notiﬁcation. 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 1/2 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

notiﬁcation, afer which it will be discarded.

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1968 FORDF-100 ASCENDER, BND • INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address

United States of

America

Horizon Service Center

(Repairs and Repair Requests) servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/

4105 Filedstone Rd.

Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA

Horizon Product Support

(Product Technical Assistance) productsupport@horizonhobby.com

877-504-0233

Sales websales@horizonhobby.com

800-338-4639

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Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH +49 (0) 4121 2655 100

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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: Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which

has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations

governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range.

Antenna Separation Distance

When operating your transmitter, please be sure to maintain a separation

distance of at least 20 cm between your body (excluding ﬁngers, hands, wrists,

ankles and feet) and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as

determined by FCC regulations.

EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares

that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements

and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives.

A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at:

http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance.

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in

the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it

is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by

handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste

electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling

of your waste equipment at the 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 where you purchased the product.

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS

standard(s). 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.

IC Information

IC: 6157A-ASRX18

FCC Statement

FCC ID: BRWDASRX18

1968 FORDF-100 ASCENDER, BND

Replacement Parts List • Teileliste • Liste des pièces de rechange • Elenco dei ricambi

Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano

LOS4114 48 Pitch Pinion Gear, 14T 48 Pitch Ritzel, 14T Pignon moteur 48DP, 14T 48 Pitch pignone, 14T

DYNS2210 Waterproof 60A Forward/Reverse

Brushed ESC

Wasserdicht 60A Vorwärts / Rückwärts

gebürstet ESC

Étanche à l'eau 60A avant / inversé ESC

brossé

Impermeabile 60A ESC spazzolato in

avanti / invertito

SPMSR310 SR310 DSMR 3 Channel Sport

Receiver SR310 DSMR 3 Kanal Sportempfänger Récepteur sport SR310 DSMR à 3 canaux Ricevitore sportivo SR310 DSMR 3

canali

SPMS605 9KG Servo, Waterproof, Metal Gear,

23T

9KG Servo, wasserdicht, Metallgetriebe,

23T

9KG Servo, imperméable à l'eau, équipement

métallique, 23T

Servo 9KG, impermeabile, ingranaggio

del metallo, 23T

TLR255002 Button Head Screws, M2.5x10mm (10) Halbrundschrauben, M2,5x10mm (10) Vis à tête bombée, M2,5x10mm (10) Viti a testa tonda, M2.5x10mm (10)

TLR255006 Button Head Screws, M4x10mm (10) Halbrundschrauben, M4x10mm (10) Vis à tête bombée, M4x10mm (10) Viti a testa tonda, M4x10mm (10)

TLR5903 Button Head Screws, M3 x 10mm (10) Halbrundschrauben, M3x10mm (10) Vis à tête bombée, M3x10mm (10) Viti a testa tonda, M3 x 10mm (10)

TLR5904 Button Head Screws, M3 x 12mm (10) Halbrundschrauben, M3x12mm (10) Vis à tête bombée, M3x12mm (10) Viti a testa tonda, M3 x 12mm (10)

TLR5909 Button Head Screws, M3 x 16mm (10) Halbrundschrauben, M3x16mm (10) Vis à tête bombée, M3x16mm (10) Viti a testa tonda, M3 x 16mm (10)

TLR5962 Flathead Screws, M3 x 10mm (10) Flachkopfschrauben, M3 x 10mm (10) Vis à tête plate, M3x10mm (10) Viti a testa piatta, M3 x 10mm (10)

TLR5964 Flathead Screw, M3 x 16mm (10) Flachkopfschrauben, M3 x 16mm (10) Vis à tête plate, M3x16mm (10) Viti a testa piatta, M3 x 16mm (10)

VTR230055 Ascender Roll Cage Set w/Alum

panels (290mm)

Ascender Roll Cage Set mit Alu-Verkleid-

ung (290mm)

Arceau cage Ascender avec panneaux alu

(290mm)

Set gabbia antiribaltamento Ascender

Set c/pannelli allum. (290mm)

VTR230057 1968 Ford F-100 Pickup Cab Set Clear:

ASN

1968 Ford F-100 Pickup Cab Set

transparent: ASN

ASN - Carrosserie transparente 1968

Ford F-100 Pickup

Set cabina trasparente 1968 Ford F-100

Pickup: ASN

VTR231033 Chassis Frame Rail Set: ASN Baugruppe Chassisrahmenschiene: ASN ASN - Set de longerons de châssis Set rotaie telaio: ASN

VTR231034 Chassis Brace Set: ASN Chassisstrebe Set: ASN ASN - Set de renforts de châssis Set supporto telaio: ASN

VTR231035 Shock Tower Set FR/RR: ASN Stoßdämpferbrücke Set v/h: ASN ASN - Support d'amortisseur Av/Arr Set torre ammort: ASN

VTR231036 Bumper Set FR/RR: ASN Stoßstangenset v/h: ASN ASN - Set de parechoc Av/Arr Set paraurti FR/RR: ASN

VTR231037 Receiver Box & ESC Tray: ASN Empfängerbox & Reglerhalter: ASN ASN - Boite de récepteur et platine de contrôleur Sede scatola ricevente ed ESC: ASN

VTR231038 Battery Tray, Mounts & Strap: ASN Batterieeinschub, -träger & -lasche: ASN ASN - Support de batterie, ﬁxations et sangles Sede batteria, supporti e cinghia: ASN

VTR232001 Transmission Case: Twin Hammers Getriebegehäuse: Twin Hammers Twin Hammers - Boitier de transmission Scatola trasmissione: Twin Hammers

VTR232013 Drive Shaft Yoke, Cup & Hardware (1):

Twin Hammers

Antriebswellenmitnehmer und Zubehör

(1): Twin Hammers

Twin Hammers - Coupelle de cardan avec

croisillon et visserie (1)

Giogo albero trasm., coppa e viteria (1):

Twin Hammers

VTR232017 Transmission Shaft Set: Twin Hammers Antriebswellenset: Twin Hammers Twin Hammers - Set d'arbres de transmission Set albero trasmissione: Twin Hammers

VTR232024 Slipper Pads (2): Twin Hammers Slipper Pads (2): Twin Hammers Twin Hammers - Garnitures de slipper (2) Pastiglie slipper (2): Twin Hammers

VTR232026 Slipper Spring, Cup, Spacer & Washer Slipperfeder, Außenring, Distanzscheibe

& Unterlegscheibe: TH ASN

Rondelle, entretoise, ressort et coupelle de

slipper

Molla, coppa, distanziale e rondelle

slipper

VTR232067 Motor Plate, Gear Cover & Hdw: ASN Motorplatte, Getriebeabdeckung & Hdw:

ASN

ASN - Support moteur, carter de transmission

et visserie

Piastra motore, copertura ingran. e

viteria: ASN

VTR232068 Center Transmission Gear Set &

Spacers: ASN

Zentralgetriebe Set & Distanzscheiben:

ASN

ASN - Set de pignons de transmission

centrale et entretoises

Set albero trasmissione centrale e

distanziali: ASN

VTR232069 Spur Gear, 86T, 48P (2) Hauptzahnrad, 87T, 48P (2) Couronne 82T, 48p (2) Corona, 86T, 48P (2)

VTR232072 Input Drive Shaft Yoke, Cup & Hdw

(1): ASN

Antriebswellengabel, Außenring, Distan-

zscheibe & Hdw (1): ASN ASN - Tête de cardan, coupelle et accessoires Giogo albero ingresso, coppa e viteria:

ASN

VTR232073 Spool 24T & Pinion Gear 13T: ASN Spule 24T & Zahngetriebe 13T: ASN ASN - Spool 24T et pignon 13T Rocchetto 24T e pignone 13T: ASN

VTR232074 Axle Housing & Link Mount Set FR/

RR: ASN

Set Achsgehäuse & Befestigungspunkte

v/h: ASN ASN - Corps de pont et ﬁxations Av/Arr Sede albero e set supporto link: ASN

VTR232075 Di Cover & Di Skid Plate Set FR/

RR: ASN

Set Dierentialabdeckung & Dieren-

tialgleitplatte FR/RR: ASN

ASN - Couvercle de diérentiel et plaque de

protection Av/Arr

Copertura di. e set piastra pattino

di.: ASN

VTR232076 Front CV Shaft Set: ASN CV Antriebswellenset vorne: ASN ASN - Set de cardans CV avant Set albero CV anteriore: ASN

VTR232077 Wheel Hex, Pins & Serrated Lock Nut:

ASN (4)

Radmuttern, Stifte und Stoppmuttern

(4): ASN

ASN - Goupilles, hexagones et écrous de

roues (4)

Esagoni ruote, perni e dado autob-

loccante dentellato: ASN (4)

VTR232078 Axle Shafts Rear (2): ASN Achswellen Heck (2): ASN ASN - Axe de roue Arr (2) Asse albero posteriore: ASN

VTR232079 HD Molded Center Dsft Set Short/

Long: ASN HD Antriebswelle Mitte, kurz/lang: ASN Ascender - Cardan central moulé renforcé

Court/Long

Set HD centrale stampato corto/lungo:

Ascender

VTR232080 HD Pinion Drive Gear 13T (2) Antriebsritzel HD 13T (2) Pignon renforcé 13T (2) Pignone HD 13T (2)

VTR233026 Shock Shaft & Piston Set (4): ASN Set Kolbenstange & Kolben (4): ASN ASN - Set de tige d'amortisseur et de piston

(4) Set pistone e albero ammort. (4): ASN

VTR233027 Shock Body, Adj Collar, Upper & Lower

Cap (4): ASN

Gehäuse, Einstellmanschette, obere &

untere Kappe (4): ASN

ASN - Corps d'amortisseur, bague de réglage

et bouchons inf. et sup. (4)

Corpo ammort., collare regol., copertura

infer./super. (4): ASN

VTR233028 Shock End,Cup,Rubber Stop & Mid

Collar (4): ASN

Stoßdämpferende, Außenring, Anschlag-

gummi & Mittelmanschette (4): ASN

ASN - Chape d'amortisseur, coupelle, butée

caoutchouc, bouchon inf. et sup. (4)

Terminale ammort., coppa, fermo in

gomma e collare medio (4): ASN

VTR233029 Upper Shock Spring Set Soft, Med,

Hard (2ea.): ASN

Set obere Stoßdämpferfeder weich,

medium, hart (2ea.): ASN

ASN - Set de ressorts supérieurs, souple,

moyen, dur (2 de chaque)

Set molla super. ammort. morbida,

media, dura: ASN

VTR233030 Lower Shock Spring Set Soft, Med,

Hard (2ea.): ASN

Set untere Stoßdämpferfeder weich,

medium, hart (2es.): ASN

ASN - Set de ressorts inférieurs, souple,

moyen, dur (2 de chaque)

Set molla infer. ammort. morbida,

media, dura: ASN

VTR234025 Steering Spindle & Hub Set FR/RR:

ASN Set Lenkspindel & Träger (v/h): ASN ASN - Set de fusées et étriers Av/Arr Set fuso sterzo e mozzo: ASN

VTR234026 Steering Linkage Set: ASN Set Lenkgestänge: ASN ASN - Tringlerie de direction Set comandi sterzo: ASN

VTR234027 Suspension Rod Ends: ASN Kugelpfannenaufhängung: ASN ASN - Chapes de suspension Estremità asta sospensione: ASN

VTR234028 3mm Threaded Alum. Link, 61mm (4) 3mm Aluminiumgewinde, 61mm (4) Biellette aluminium M3, 61mm (4) Collegamento ﬁlettato allum. 3mm,

61mm (4)

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