Vaterra GLAMIS UNO Owner's Manual - page 3
EN
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
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Read through the wet conditions maintenance procedures
and make sure that you have all the tools you will need to
properly maintain your vehicle.
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Not all batteries can be used in wet conditions. Consult the
battery manufacturer before use. Do not use Li-Po batteries
in wet conditions.
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Most transmitters are not water-resistant. Consult your
transmitter’s manual or the manufacturer before operation.
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Never operate your transmitter or vehicle where lightning
may be present.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Remove the tires/wheels from the vehicle and gently rinse
the mud and dirt off with a garden hose. Avoid rinsing the
bearings and transmission.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean
your vehicle.
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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.
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Spray the bearings, drive train, fasteners and other metal
parts with WD-40® solvent or any other water-displacing
light oil. Do not spray the motor.
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Let the vehicle air dry before you store it.
Water (and oil) may continue to drip for a few hours.
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Increase the frequency of disassembly,
inspection and lubrication of the following:
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Front and rear axle hub assembly bearings.
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All transmission cases, gears and differentials.
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Motor—clean with an aerosol motor cleaner and
re-oil the bearings with lightweight motor oil.
WATER-RESISTANT VEHICLE WITH WATERPROOF ELECTRONICS
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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 per-
formed after running in wet conditions.
To maximize the long-term perfor-
mance of your vehicle and to keep
the warranty intact, the procedures
described in the “Wet Conditions
Maintenance” section to follow 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.