User manual NOVAK RACER ESC

[. . . ] · Never cut or splice the ESC input harness wires. · Three 0. 1µF (50V) ceramic capacitors must be properly installed on every motor. · A Schottky diode must be properly installed on every motor. · Never allow the heat sinks to touch each other or any exposed metal or graphite surface. [. . . ] We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice. has no control over connection and use of the ESC, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every ESC is thoroughly tested and cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. By the act of connecting/operating ESC, the user accepts all resulting liability. 6 SET THE ESC FOLLOW STEPS A, B AND C ONE-TOUCH SET UP 60 40 80 O F F SET LED MADE IN USA CL 20 AMPS AMPS A With the transmitter throttle in the neutral position, press and hold the ESC "SET" button until the ESC light turns red, then release the "SET" button. B Pull full throttle on the transmitter and hold until the ESC light turns solid green. C Push and hold full brakes on the transmitter until the ESC light blinks green. Let the throttle return to neutral and wait until the ESC light turns solid red. NOVAK ELECTRONICS, INC. · 18910 Teller Avenue Irvine, CA 92612 · www. teamnovak. com DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS (STEPS 1-6) STEP 1 CHANGING THE INPUT PLUG If the factory-installed Futaba J style plug installed on the ESC is not compatible with your receiver, follow Figures 1-3 to change TM the input plug. The Novak Input Plug System will convert the ESC's input plug for use with Airtronics, KO, Kyosho, & JR radios. STEP 4 HOOK-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. INSTALLING MOTOR CAPACITORS Motors generate radio noise that can cause radio problems. Capacitors must be used at all times on every motor to prevent damage to the ESC. Solder the included three 0. 1µF, 50 V, non-polarized, ceramic capacitors between: · POSITIVE (+) motor tab & NEGATIVE (-) motor tab. · POSITIVE (+) motor tab & GROUND tab*. · Bad connections­­Check wiring and connectors. · Graphite or Aluminum Chassis­­Refer to Step 2. · Excessive current to motor­­Use a milder motor or a smaller pinion gear. ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off · Internal damage­­Refer to Service Procedures. *For more help call our Customer Service Department. Extra 0. 1µF capacitors are available in Novak kit #5620 Extra Schottky diodes are available in Novak kit #5640 *Stock motors do not have ground tabs, solder to the can of the motor. FIGURE 2 Using the screwdriver, carefully bend each of the metal locking tabs to the angle shown. FIGURE 3 Insert each pin into the correct plug slot. Each pin should "click" into place. The locking tab must not extend outside the plastic plug housing. WHT= White wire (signal) BLK= Black wire (negative) RED= Red wire (positive) (Airtronics plug shown) CAUTION Improper installation of these wires may cause damage to the receiver, servo, and ESC. STEP 2 HEAT SINK INSTALLATION The included heat sinks will make the ESC run cooler and faster when they are properly installed. INSTALLING THE LARGE HEAT SINK Place the ESC on a flat surface and press the large heat sink onto the row of 5 transistors on the left side of the ESC. INSTALLING THE SMALL HEAT SINK Press the small heat sink onto the row of 3 transistors on the right side of ESC. The heat sinks should press onto the transistors with a snug fit. If they are installed upside-down or shifted offcenter, the fit will be either too tight or too loose. [. . . ] Attn: Service Department 18910 Teller Ave. , Irvine, CA. 92612 USA CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS (PST): M-Th: 8am-5pm; F: 8am-4pm (Closed every other Friday) (949) 833-8873 · FAX (949) 833-1631 STEP 3 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. MOUNTING THE ESC Use the included mounting tape to mount the ESC in a location that provides maximum airflow through the heat sinks. For off-road cars, the ESC should be mounted on the chassis. [. . . ]