Taiyo Edge 2161-49TX-01 RC Toy User Manual

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Taiyo Edge“ R/C Consumer Service
We want to assist you!
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
Log on: Click "Service" at www.taiyosdge.com
E-mail: help@taiyoedge.com
TOLL- FREE CONSUMER HELPLINE
1 -866-4—EDGE- RC (1 865- 433-4372)
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SW NEH'S M ANUAL
important! Please read your Owner's Manual all the way through before
operating your vehicle. Contains important information—keep for future
reference
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~ Adult supervision is recommended.
' Adult supervision strongly recommended, and use extra caution, when playing
near water or ice. Do not go onto ice on a lake or other body of water that might
be dangerous if it breaks.
- Drive your vehicle in a safe area away from people, pets, cars, etc. Not in
streets, not in darkness!
- Don't touch or try to pick up vehicle when it is in motion. Wait until it stops
completely.
~ Keep hair, fingers, face and loose clothing away from top and rear propellers
while the vehicle is switched on or While the transmitter is operating.
- Never block rotation of top lift fan or stick any object through top, bottom or
rear grilles.
‘ Always remove batteries from vehicle and transmitter when not in use,
' Do not drive hovercraft into walls or other hard objects.
~ Be a responsible Edge Hovercraft“) operator!
To UNPLUG BATTERY, vou MAY NEED To FULL FlRMLVl
NOTICE: EXOTIC VEHICLE! NOTE SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
' No wheels - Rides on cushion of air created by lift fan blowing
downward and into air bag "skirt".
= Goes on floor, dirt, pavement, ice, snow ' Needs flat, smooth, clean surface so skirt can “seal"
with ground for best results.
' Multi-terrain capable - Not for use on rough or broken pavement/ground.
carpet, rocks, pebbles, grass, decking, hills, inclines
or any surface that "lets the air out" or damages skirt.
~ Goes on fresh water - Pilot must keep craft within radio and battery life range
(pool, pond or lake, not salt/sea/ocean waterl on water to ensure retrieval.
- True amphibious vehicle - Not a boat; needs lift fan on with full power and air bag
skirt inflated to float properly
- High-power, triple motor design - Battery life 7-13 minutes between charges, depending
on battery type and conditions
' Real rubber air bag skirt ~ Skirt is durable but can puncture on sharp rocks, SliCkS
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cit: fan/air compressor blows downward, inflating air oag sk , which seats with the ground and creates a cushion of
air under the hovercraft. Propellers at rear of vehicle provide thrust for movement along the ground.
Batteries and Charger Required
(not included)
Separate purchase required.
9.6-Volt Rechargeable Battery Pack and Battery Charger for NiMH or NiCd Battery Packs
For longer run time, use high-capacity "NiMH" or "NiCd" battery packs with highest "mAh" rating number (750 mAh or
higher).
One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery for Transmitter (not rechargeable)
Battery Cautions
CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE
1. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly and follow the toy and battery manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Make sure battery polarity ldirection) is correct.
3. Use only battery typets) recommended.
4. Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging. Recharge batteries only under adult supervision
and follow the battery and charger manufacturers‘ instructions.
Other Battery Cautions
1. Use caution removing battery from vehicle after use. Battery may be hot.
2. Never pull the battery pack out of the vehicle by the wire or plug. Never unplug the battery plug by pulling on the
battery.
3. Remove batteries from the product for storage.
4. Battery life may vary with the brand used.
5. Do not recharge nonArechargeable batteries.
6. Do not short-circuit battery terminals.
7. Dispose of batteries safely and properly, according to your local requirements.
NOTE: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
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Battery Charging and Care
lBatteries and Charger not included)
Vehicle will not run without a 9.6V rechargeable NiCd or NilVlH battery pack and matching charger, commonly available
for R/C vehicles at many toy and hobby dealers.
Always follow the instructions that came with your battery pack and recharger. Adult supervision of battery charging is
recommended.
Drain Down — Cool Down — Charge Up
1. For best performance, run battery pack all the way down before recharging. Run until lift fan and rear propellers
slow to a stop. Note: I! you are operating vehicle in water, retrieve the vehicle while battery power is still strong and
perform this Drain Down procedure on land.
2. Allow the battery pack to cool before recharging.
3. Charge fully according to the battery/charger manufacturer's instructions. Charging times differ with different types,
brands, models, ages and conditions of battery packs and chargers. The first few charges of a new battew may require
more time for a full charge than later charges.
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1. Battery gets hot after usel This is normal, but be careful, Wait until battery is cool (20 minutes or more if needed)
before charging. Charging batteries when they are hot will severely reduce the number of times they can be recharged.
2. After charging, battery pack will be warm. This is normal.
Running and Charging Times
1. NiCd and NiMH battery packs are not like alkaline batteries. They lose all their power suddenly, not gradually, and
vehicle will stop very soon after slowing down becomes noticeable, with little warning. This is normal, but keep it in
mind, especially when operating on water, since you need to get the vehicle back before the battery power runs out.
2. Typical running time will be between 7 to 8 minutes for a typical freshly charged NiCd battery pack in good condition
(9 to 13 min, for NiMH), but do not rely on this until you observe how long m battery runs in yo_ur vehicle under the
conditions M operate in, Running time may vary over life of battery, with the first few charge cycles yielding shorter
run times than later charges.
Trans mltter Battery Installation
1. Slide open BATTERY DOOR on back of TRANSMITTER, (Fig. 1)
2. lnsert afresh, new B-VOLT ALKALINE BATTERY with the polarityl+/-l as shown on the bottom of battew
compartment. lFlg, Z)
3. Hold battery in place with thumb and replace BATTERV DOOR. (Fig, 3l
4. Check for transmitter operation by looking for the red “POWER ON" LIGHT on front to light when a JOYSTICK is
pushed, If LlGHT does not come on, check battery polarity. If LIGHT still does not light, install a brand-new battery.
Still“. mu eal with lowei eclge boot :' prope‘ operatic
skirt becomes loose, push the edge of the skirt back into the slot on the body. lFig.
12) Use a small com if necessary. Important: Do not use sharp tools such as
screwdriver, pen or pencil poin, knife, etc. or bag may tear.
2. Small holes and tears in skirt may be repaired by an adult using “Super Glue" or
"Krazy Glue” (cyanoacrylate) type glue. Use a small amount and follow glue
maker's instructions.
3. For larger holes and tears, skirt needs to be replaced. Order replacement air
bags direct from Taiyo Edge. Not sold in stores.
The Air Bag skin may become partially detached during shipment or use. Turn
your Hovercraft over and check to see whether the INNEFI BEAD has pulled out of
the SLOT at any point. If It has, just slip the INNER BEAD of the SKIRT back into
the SLOT (Fig.13l. Go all the Way around the SLOT and make sure the INNER BEAD is all the way in the SLOT, all the
way around (Fig. 14). Periodically check and adjust your skirt in this way.
INNER BEAD
STYROFOAM BLOCKS INSIDE SKIRT ARE NEEDED FOR PROPER OPERATION. DO NOT REMOVE.
rcubreshooting Guide
Don't take your hovercraft back to the store--try solving problems using this valuable guide,
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Vehlcle runs slowly, - Batteries dead or low ~ Remove and replace batterles, making sure battery
or won't move, or won‘t steer - Batteries installed incorrectly direction lpolarity, 4M is correct and battery compartment
- Loose battery connection contacts are clean.
- Power switch is off - Recharge vehicle battery. Replace transmitter battery
- Turn on Power switch.
Ei'ralll: operation, loss of ~ Radio Interference - Move to another location.
control, short range - Weak Transmitter battery - Point antenna up in the air, not at vehicle. Don‘t touch
- Weak vehicle baitei‘y antenna.
- Recharge gov battery pack or replace av alkaline
battery in transmitter.
Vehicle stops working after - Water in banery/electl'onics/motor areas ~ Turn power knob off IMMEDIATELY, remove all batteries,
going in water or snow ory Inside and out with clean soft cloth anti allow to dry
overnight witn battery ooor btl.
Battery lila is short - Battery pack not charged fully - nsairarge battery pack
-t3artary peck charged when not - Always allow battery pack to cool before charging
~ Battery pack faulty or worn out ~ Replace battery pack
~ Bartery pack old or has too little capacity lrnAhl - Use battery packs With high mAh rating, 750 or more is oesi
co M leANEE WITN rec REGULATIONS
YHIS DEVlCE COMPLIES WITH PART I5 DF FCC RULES OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IS SUEJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS.
(11 THIS DEVICE MAv not cause HARMFUL INTERFERENCE
[Tl THIS DEVICE MUN ACCEPT ANY HARMFUL lNYERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESlRED DFERATlON
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Your Hovercraft is piloted similar to a tank or a twin-motor boat.
‘l. LEFT STICK powers left side Prop (propellerl. When pushed up (forward) it turns vehicle to RIGHT.
2. RIGHT STICK powers right side prop. When pushed up (forward) it turns vehicle to LEFT.
3. BOTH STICKS when pushed up together make the vehicle go straight ahead.
4. RED BU'I'I'ON on back of transmitter cuts the lift power.
LEFT STICK .
Left Motor Forward / Release for Left Motor Neutral / Left Motor Reverse
RIGHT STICK
Right Motor Forward / Release for Right Motor Neutral / Right Motor Reverse LEFT
LIFT DOWN BUTTON STICK
Press to cut power to Lift Fan. Release to power on Lift Fan.
ANTENNA
Hold Transmitter so antenna points straight up in the air. Don't touch during
operation.
POWER ON INDICATOR LIGHT
Note: There is no on/off switch on Transmitter, Moving the sticks turns it on.
It turns off after a period of non-use.
"POVlfiER ON" LIGHT
4 ANTENNA
RED BUTTON
iOn Back)
RIGHT
STICK
Battery Installation
1, Turn red LATCHES on vehicle BATTERY DOOR, lift door up at rear and remove,1Figs. 4- and 5)
2. Insert fully charged BATTERY PACK into battery compartment as shown. Observe position of wire as shown. lFigs. 6
and 7l
3. Firmly insert BATTERY PLUG all the way into SOCKET as shown. Make sure the "key" (bump) on plug is facing
downward to fit into notch in socket. (Fig. 8l Note: PLUG may require a firm pull to remove.
4. Replace BATTERY DOOR from first by aligning front edge of door and compartment, lowering rear of
door into place and turning LATCHES to locked position llatches click onto little "bumps" in door). lFig. 9)
5. Check operation by turning POWER KNOB to point arrow to ON and then to OFF againt POWER KNOB is located on
top rear of vehicle just forward of ANTENNA. Lift fan should go on and off. If not, remove and reinsert battery plug.
Turn switch off to save power whenever possible.
FORWARD
Push both stic ’ up. Release to coast. ,.
BRAKING/REVERSE THRUST A 7T“
Pull both sticks clown. ‘,
Use Reverse to slow vehicle clown faster than coasting. l
LEFT TURN--MOVING
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When moving forward with both sticks up,
Forward Bra e or Ri ht Turn
release left stick to turn left. 9
RIGHT TURN--MOVING Reverse Th'US‘
When moving forward with both sticks up,
release right stick to turn right,
LEFT TURNA-STATIONARV
With vehicle standing still, push right stick up.
RIGHT TURN--STATIONARY
With vehicle standing still, push left stick up.
RIGHT SPIN
At the same time, push left stick up and pull right stick down.
LEFT SPIN
At the same time, push right stick up and pull left stick down.
Right Spin Left Spin
Operating on W ater
Fresh water only-mot sea or salt water!
CAUTION: ADULT SUPERVISION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
WHEN OPERATING ON OR NEAR WATER OR ICE.
lmportant: Time the use of the vehicle on water so you can recover it
before the battery runs out! Run for only 5 minutes each launch with a
freshly charged battery to be sure.
Launching
1. Turn vehicle power on. Release red transmitter button so lift fan
comes on.
2. Hold vehicle as shown. Make sure lift fan is at full speed and air bag
skirt is fully inflated. Carefully place vehicle on water, (Fig. 10l
Important: Lift fan must be operating for vehicle to operate properly,
Air bag skin may fill with water if lift fan is not running.
3. When removing from water, remove battery door and battery pack,
hold vehicle as shown and shake out excess water. (Fig. 11) Dry
vehicle after use with a clean soft cloth.
Hovercraft Tips
1. In order to race or operate two vehicles together, one must be 27MH2 (blue) and one
must be 49MHZ (yellow).
2, Hovercraft are not designed to go up hills or inclines.
3. Water should be calm, without waves, turbulence or strong currents. Do not operate in
rivers or streams.
4. Do not operate vehicle in salt water. Salt will corrode metal parts and void warranty.
RIC Facts for lrn proved Operation
1. When battery start to fully discharge, vehicle may slow, stop, or refuse to respond to
your control. It‘s time to recharge vehicle battery or replace transmitter battery. This is
absolutely the #1 cause of all problems and questions!
2. Radio frequency interference can interfere with the control of your vehicle. Buildings,
power wires, other R/C transmitters, or CB radio can all cause problems. Pick a place to
drive that's away from these things.
3. Hold Transmitter so antenna points up, not toward the vehicle. Keep vehicle within
range (about 65 feet) to keep control. If vehicle goes out of range, try lifting transmitter
high into airto increase range for vehicle recovery.
4, Wipe vehicle clean and dry after each use, including inside battery compartments.
5. Turn vehicle power switch off immediately after running. Remove batteries for storing.
Keep vehicle and Transmitter away from heat and direct sunlight and moisture
Taiyo Edge° RIC Consumetr Service
We want to assist you!
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
Log on: Click "Service" at www.taiyoedge.com
E-mail: help@taiyoedge.com
TOLL- FREE CONSUMER HELPLINE
1- 866- 4- EDGE- RC (1 ”866 433- -4372)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
SAFETY N OTICE TO A DULTS
1 This product should be used under adult supervision
2 Regularly examine charger and battery pack for damage including plugs casings and all other pans. If damaged,
do not use
3. Not a toyfinot intended for children under 3 years old.
IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE
- Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity and follow the toy and battery manufacturers‘
instructions.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carboniincl, or rechargeable (nickekcadmium) batteries.
- Remove weak or exhausted batteries from the product.
A DDITIONAL I M PORTA NT BATTERY SAFETY INFOR M ATION
- An adult should help with battery replacement
' Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended m the "Battery Installation" (or replacementl
instructions are to be used
- Non- rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged
- If removable rechargeable batteries are used they are only to be charged under adult supervision.
- Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before the are charged.
-If you use a battery charger, it should be examined regularly for damage to the cord plug, enclosure and other
parts Do not use a damaged battery charger until it has been properly repaired.
- Dispose of batteries safely and properly,
THIS PRODUCT USES A NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERY. MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Contact your local area office of solid waste management or other appropriate local agency for information.
Ni-Cd
BATTERY CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: "CONDITION“ BATTERY PACK FOR BEST RESULTS BY CHARGING ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS ON
EVERY CHARGE. ON THE FIRST CHARGE, EXPECT A SHORTER RUN TIME. RUN TIMES WILL INCREASE OVER THE
NEXT 6 CHARGES, REACHING SPECIFIED RUN TIMES.
Drain Dow n — Cool Dow r| —- Charge Up
1. After the first charge, for best performance always run the battery pack all the way down before recharging. Run
until vehicle Wheels/fans/motors slow to a stop. Note: If you are operating a boat, hovercraft or other water vehicle in
water, retrieve the vehicle while battery power is still strong and perform this Drain Down procedure on land. (Don‘t
operate other kinds of vehicles in or near water.)
2. Allow the battery pack to cool before recharging.
B a tt 3 r y H e at
1. Battery gets hot after usel This is normal, but be careful. Wait until battery is cool (20 minutes or more if needed)
before charging. Charging batteries when they are hot will severely reduce the number of times they can be
recharged.
2. After charging, battery pack will be warm. This is normal.
RECHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Plug wall pack charger into a standard wall outlet.
2. Connect the battew pack plug to the charger plug as shown.
3. Red light on charger will light to show charger is operating Normal charging time is approximately 4 hours.
A. Unplug charger from wall after 4 hours of charging.
5. After charging, battery pack will feel warm. This is normal.
Rechargeable Battery Tips
1. Don't overcharge the battery pack. Unplug the charger from the wall at the end of the recommended charging time.
2. NiCd battery packs are not like alkaline batteries. They lose all their power suddenly, not gradually, and vehicle will
stop very soon after slowing down becomes noticeable, with little warning, This is normal, but keep it in mind.
especially when operating on water, since you need to get the vehicle back before the battery power runs out.
3. Store your battery pack discharged.
4. Your battery pack will hold a charge for a shorter time in hot weather. Otherwise, you can charge a battery a day or
so in advance of when you want to use it or give it as a gift.
5. It's better to charge for the full 4 hours, even though the vehicle may operate with a partial battery charge.
6. When your battery pack‘s running time gets shorter and shorter, probably it's getting close to the end of its life and
needs to be replaced.
PRINTED IN CHINA
@ 2001, 2002, 2003 Taiyo Edge Ltd. Co., 110. Box 1470, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170. All nghls Reserved PdeuCl specifications sumemto change. Product may differ
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