User manual NOVAK SUPER DUTY XR

[. . . ] step 5 ­transmitter adjustments ·NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HAVE THESE ADJUSTMENTS· using a receiver battery pack If using an external receiver battery pack with the Super Duty XR: 1. Plug an external 5 cell (1. 2VDC/cell) receiver battery pack into the battery slot of the receiver. Leave the Super Duty XR's ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, and use receiver battery pack's ON/OFF switch to turn the system power on and off­­Do not use the ESC's switch. 12VDC BATTERY NOTE: An external receiver battery pack should be used when using the Super Duty XR's with a single 12 volt battery, like a lead acid or gel cell. [. . . ] IF TRANSMITTER IS OFF, DISCONNECT ESC FROM RECEIVER To avoid possible radio interference from other transmitters, remove the Super Duty XR's input signal harness from the receiver. · Motor wired backwards­­Check wiring and reverse. · Backwards motor timing­­Reverse motor end bell. 6 TO 14 CELLS ONLY POWER CAPACITORS [Novak kit #5675] An external power capacitor is installed, and MUST BE USED to maintain cool and smooth operation. Refer to Fig. 5 Set-Up Photo ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off · Internal damage­­Refer to Service Procedures. *For more assistance call our Customer Service Department. NO REVERSE VOLTAGE! MOTOR CAPACITORS [Novak kit #5620] Additional motor capacitors are available in Novak kit #5620. SUPER-FLEX SILICONE POWER WIRE [Novak kits #5500 & 5530] Novak Super-Flex wire for motor & power wiring. 14 guage silicone wire in kit #5500 (36"red & 36"black), and 12G silicone in kit #5530 (36"red & 36"black). NO SCHOTTKY DIODES! service procedures Before sending your ESC in for service, review Trouble-Shooting guide & instructions. ESC may appear to have failed when other problems exist. After reviewing instructions, if you feel your ESC requires service, please obtain the most current product service options & pricing by the following: WEBSITE: Print a copy of the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM from the CUSTOMER SERVICE section of the website. Fill out the needed information on this form and return it with the Novak product that requires servicing. PHONE/E-MAIL: If you do not have access to the internet, contact our customer service dept. by phone or e-mail as listed on the front page. INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS [Novak kits #5315 & 5320] User-replaceable input signal harnesses are available for the Super Duty XR in both short (#5315) and long lengths (#5320). : ALWAYS USE HEAT SINKS REPLACEMENT SWITCH HARNESS [Novak kit #5600] The replacement switch harness has ON/OFF switch with pre-tinned wires ready to solder to the Super Duty XR's Direct-Solder Wire Tabs. POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED 2. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL'S POWER 3. PRESS & HOLD THE ONE-TOUCH SET BUTTON Continue to hold SET button on ESC until both LEDs turns on. 4. RELEASE SET BUTTON AS SOON AS BOTH LEDs COMES ON Once released, the status LEDs will flash to indicate what Throttle Program is currently selected. The number of times the LEDs flash indicates the Throttle Program selection (1 of 3). WARRANTY SERVICE: For warranty work, you MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on PRODUCT SERVICE FORM & include a valid cash register receipt with purchase date and dealer name & phone# on it, or an invoice from previous service. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges. ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty. TRANSMITTER ON FIRST INSULATE WIRES NO CA GLUE product warranty The Super Duty XR speed control is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, damage to case, damage from using fewer than 6 or more than 14 cells (1. 2 volts DC/cell) input voltage, cross-connection of battery/motor, overheating solder tabs, reverse voltage application, damage from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, not installing three 0. 1µF (50V) capacitors on each motor, incorrect installation of a Power Capacitor on the ESC or from using a damaged Power Capacitor, using a Schottky diode or non-Novak Power Capacitor, splices to input harness, damage from excessive force when using the One-Touch/SET button or from disassembling case, tampering with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto the PC board, incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or act of God. has no control over the connection & use of the speed control or other related electronics, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use of this product. MOTOR CAPACITORS prep step 4­wiring speed control, motor, & battery Using Single Battyer Pack: continued ­> The Super Duty XR is epuipped with the industry standard receiver input connector on a user-replaceable input harness that works with all the major radio brand's new receivers. However, some very old receivers must have the wiring sequence inside the plastic 3-pin connector housing changed. This is an important step, because the receiver electronics may be damaged if the sequence is not correct. changing wiring sequence @ receiver end JR · Hitec · Futaba · New KO · Airtronics Z JR, Hitec, Futaba, new KO, & Airtronics Z receivers do not need input harness re-wiring. Airtronics Z receivers have blue plastic cases & new KO cases have tabs on the input harness openings as in Figure 1. [. . . ] Connect one battery pack (6-7 cells @ 1. 2VDC/cell) to the JST/Tamiya connector at the end of the red & black wires coming from the ESC's BAT. 1 solder tabs as marked on the Super Duty's case labels. Connect a second battery pack to the JST/Tamiya connector coming from the ESC's BAT. 2 solder tabs. 2. MOTOR CONNECTIONS using a single motor : motor a. Cut the ends of the Super Duty XR's blue & yellow wires to the proper length so they will reach the tabs of the motor and strip 1/8-1/4" of insulation off the ends. [. . . ]