KAVAN GRT-10 Brushed - Instruction manual
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of this KAVAN Europe s.r.o. product. You should enjoy many hours of fun and excitement from this advanced R/C model. Please read all instructions and familiarize yourself with the systems and controls of this model before running. If you have any technical questions please contact our product specialists on info@kavanrc.com.
Have fun and enjoy the exciting world of radio control cars!
Safety precautions
Please read all instructions thoroughly before operation including the radio and ESC manual.
- This product is not a toy. It is a high performance model product. It is im portant to familiarize yourself with the model, its manual, and its construc tion before assembly or operation.
- Always keep this instruction manual ready at hand for your assembling and operating reference, even after completing the assembly.
- Do not operate model products in rain, on public roads, near crowds, near airport, or near areas with restricted radio operation.
- This product, its parts, and its construction tools can cause damage to yours or others health and/or property if not used properly. Always exer cise extreme caution when assembling and/or operating this product. Do not touch any part of model that rotates.
- Always check your radio for proper operation before operating a model.
- Use an adequate charger for the batteries and follow the instruction co rrectly.
- Right after use, do not touch motor, ESC and battery on the model because they may be hot!
- Do not stall the motor. The ESC may fail if power is applied to the motor when car cannot move freely.
- By the act of assembling or operating this product, the user accepts all resulting liability. If the buyer is not prepared to accept this liability, then he/she should return this product in new, unassembled, and unused con dition to the place of purchase.
Specifications
| Lightning Truggy | Thunder Truck | |
|---|---|---|
| Length (mm) | 412 | 425 |
| Width (mm) | 312 | 316 |
| Height (mm) | 162 | 190 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 296 | 296 |
| Drive System | 4WD | 4WD |
| Wheel Diameter (mm) | 104 | 110 |
| Wheel Width (mm) | 52 | 56 |
| Motor | RC 550 | RC 550 |
| ESC | GRT-10 Brushed 40A | GRT-10 Brushed 40A |
| Battery | *7.2 V 2000–5000 mAh NiMH | *7.2 V 2000–5000 mAh NiMH |
(* Not included in the RTR set)
Recommended tools and accessories
Charging the battery pack
You will need 7.2 V NiMH 2000-5000 mAh battery pack or 7.4 V 2S LiPo 2000- 5000 mAh battery pack (a hard-case pack preferred) with Dean-T® connector. You will need an appropriate charger to for NiMH or LiPo batteries as well. Suitable batteries and chargers can be found on www.kavanrc.com Whatever battery and charger you are going to use, always follow the instruction manuals closely observing all safety notes given in there. Ignoring the proper usage routine may cause incidents leading to serious property damage and/or personal injure.
Safety Notes on Battery Handling
- Do not leave the battery and charger unattended.
- Touch the battery pack periodically during the charging process. Unplug the battery immediately if it becomes hot and/or “inflates” in the case of LiPo batteries.
- In the charging process, keep your charger and your battery in a cool and shady place, away from any possible source of fire or flammable materials. Do not cover the charger or the battery with clothes or similar: the ventilation is crucial for the necessary cooling of the device.
- Children may not use the charger without constant adult supervision.
- Do not use the charger if the wire is frayed or worn. Otherwise a short circuit can cause a fire or burns.
Preparing the transmitter and reciever
Specification
| Transmitter | Receiver | |
|---|---|---|
| Antenna | Built-in | Built-in |
| Frequency Range | 2,400–2,4835 GHz | |
| RF Output Power | <20 dBm | – |
| Max. Range | 300 m | |
| Input Voltage | 4x 1.5V AA battery | 4.8-6.0 V |
| Low Voltage Warning | <4.2 V | – |
Loading the Transmitter Batteries
- Open the battery compartment cover.
- Insert 4 fully charged AA batteries into the compartment. Make sure that the cells are inserted with the correct polarity (as marked on the bottom); batteries make good contact with the terminals of the battery compartment.
- Replace battery compartment cover.
Low battery alarm:
When the transmitter battery voltage is lower than 4.2 V, the G.LED on the panel will flash slowly. Stop the running; replace the batteries for fresh ones.
Power On
Follow the steps below to turn on the transmitter:
- Check to make sure that that battery is fully charged and installed correctly.
- Toggle the switch to the [ON] position. When active the red R.LED will be lit.
- Power on the receiver.