User manual NOVAK SPY

[. . . ] DETERMINE BEST ESC MOUNTING LOCATION The ESC should be positioned away from the receiver and antenna as shown in the Set-Up photo below. Choose a mounting position that will keep the power wires from obstructing movement of suspension or the motor pod. INSTALL SPEED CONTROL Use the included double-sided tape to mount the ESC. INSTALL ON/OFF SWITCH Determine a convenient place to mount the switch where it will be easy to get to. [. . . ] · TURN TRANSMITTER ON FIRST Turn on your transmitter's power before the speed control so you will have control of the radio equipment. · INSULATE WIRES Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to avoid short circuits. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 New KO (with tabs) tabs white red black Old KO (no tabs) no tabs white black red SET button 4-7 cell battery pack status LED battery leads (red connector) Old-style KO · Old-style Sanwa/Airtronics If your receiver is an older KO or Sanwa/Airtronics, you must change the sequence of the ESC's input harness wires. · Interchange the red and black wires in the plug plastic of the ESC's input harness as shown below. · Insert the input plug into the receiver with the RED wire toward the outside edge of the receiver case. twist motor wires to reduce RF noise (­) trail excess wire off top of antenna mast motor leads (yellow connector) black wire 280 size motor maximum (+) red wire three 0. 1µF capacitors ·NO SCHOTTKY· www. teamnovak. com STEP 3 CONNECTING ELECTRONICS STEP 4 TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS ·NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HAVE THESE ADJUSTMENTS· TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run · Speed control has thermally shut down­­Allow ESC to cool down­­Use milder motor or smaller pinion gear. · Make sure ESC is plugged into the throttle channel of receiver. · Possible internal damage­­Refer to Service Procedures. Refer to Set-Up photo on front 1. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to maximum setting. [Amount of throw at full throttle] 1. CHECK MOTOR CAPACITOR INSTALLATION Electric motors generate radio noise that can interfere with your receiver and cause radio problems. Three 0. 1µF (50V) non-polarized, ceramic capacitors are included and must be installed on every motor to help reduce the noise generated by the motor and to prevent ESC damage. If your motor does not have all 3 capacitors shown below, they must be added (0. 1µF capacitors are also available in Novak kit #5620). 0. 1µF (50V) capacitors should be soldered between: · POSITIVE (+) motor tab & NEGATIVE (-) motor tab. · NEGATIVE (-) motor tab & GROUND (motor can). Positive (+) motor tab 0. 1µF Capacitors Ground (motor can) 2. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to maximum setting. [Amount of throw at full brakes] 3. SWITCH to either position. [Do not change switch position after programming] Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration · Motor capacitors broken or missing­­Refer to Step 3. · Receiver or antenna too close to speed control, power wires, battery, or motor­­Refer to Step 2. · Excessive motor current­­Use milder motor/smaller pinion gear. 5. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle position. [Adjusts neutral position/Increases or decreases coast brakes] 6. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to 50% throttle and 50% brake throw (or 5:5). [Adjusts trigger throw on electronic/digital pistol-grip transmitters] Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work · Check wires, receiver signal harness wiring & color sequence, radio system, crystals, battery/motor connectors, & battery. · Possible internal damage­­Refer to Service Procedures. 7. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to position with 1/2 throttle and 1/2 brake throw. [Adjusts trigger throw on mechanical/analog pistol-grip transmitters] Model Runs Slowly/Slow Acceleration · Check motor and battery connectors­­Replace if needed. [. . . ] Fill out the needed information on this form and return it with the Novak product for servicing. PHONE/FAX/E-MAIL: If you do not have access to the internet, contact our customer service department by phone, fax, or e-mail as listed in the CUSTOMER SERVICE section below, and they will supply you with current service options. WARRANTY SERVICE: For warranty work, you MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM and include a valid cash register receipt with purchase date on it, or an invoice from previous service work. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges. TIP: Twisting the motor wires once or twice as they go to the motor can help reduce any radio noise emitted from the wires. PRODUCT WARRANTY STEP 6 DISABLING REVERSE CUSTOMER SERVICE Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm (PST) Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm (closed every other Friday) (949) 833-8873 · FAX (949) 833-1631 e-mail: cs@teamnovak. com ©2002 Novak Electronics, Inc. [. . . ]