Air Hogs Thunder Trucks User manual

Brand: Air Hogs

Model: Thunder Trucks

Category: Learning toys

Type: User manual

CHOKING HAZARD

WARNING:

Not for Children under 3 years.

Small parts.

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference to radio communications. Because this toy generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy, there can be no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this toy does cause interference to radio or television reception (you can

check this by turning the toy off and on while listening for the interference), one or more of the

following measures may be useful: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the

separation between the toy and the radio or the TV • Consult the dealer or an experienced TV-radio

technician for help. NOTE: Changes, adjustments or modifications to this unit, including but not

limited to, replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) could result in a

violation of FCC rules under part 15 and/or 95 and must be expressly approved by Spin Master Ltd.

or they could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Contents:

1 Thunder Trucks™

1 Controller/Charger

1 Instruction Guide

Getting to know your Thunder Trucks™ vehicle

Thunder Trucks™

Charge port

Controller/Charger

Charge plug

Turbo button

Charge plug

cover

Throttle

buttons

Charging LED

Channel switch

Direction

button

IR Transmitter

INSTRUCTION GUIDE

NOTE: These

instructions apply to

all types of Thunder

Trucks™ vehicles.

Different models

have different tires

and body.

CAUTION: Thunder Trucks™ contain a magnet. Do not place near objects that could be affected

by magnets, such as cards with a magnetic strip or electronics and medical devices.

Read the instructions carefully before use

• Discard the tray and plastic packaging immediately after opening.

• Delicate precision electronic parts are used in this product.

• Do not drop, immerse in water, soil or disassemble.

• Avoid storing or using in extreme hot or cold locations.

• Bright sunlight or certain fluorescent lighting can interfere with the controller/charger’s infrared signal.

• Objects between the line-of-sight of the controller/charger and the Thunder Trucks™ vehicle may interfere

with the signal.

• Please be aware that in rare cases other IR devices such as TV remote controllers may interfere with

Micro Terrain Titans™ and the Thunder Trucks™ controller/charger may interfere with other such devices.

• Performance may be limited on some surfaces such as thick or shag carpeting.

Caution

Please read the following before use.

Clean the surface of the table before use.

Dust or other obstacles may affect the performance of the vehicle.

Battery removal and installation instructions

How to recharge

Open the cover

as shown.

1. Open the battery door with a

screwdriver.

2. If used batteries are present,

remove these batteries from the

unit by pulling up on one end of

each battery.

3. Install new batteries as shown in

the polarity diagram (+/-) inside

the battery compartment.

4. Replace battery door securely.

5. Check your local laws and

regulations for correct recycling

and/or battery disposal.

Turn ON/OFF switch on

vehicle to OFF. Set the Thunder

Trucks™ unit on top.

Push turbo button in

direction of arrow. The

LED display will illuminate

and charging will begin.

After 50 seconds, battery

charge is completed and

LED display will turn off.

Remove Thunder Trucks™

unit in direction of arrow.

Due to the properties of the internal battery, the battery may not be fully

charged and may experience shorter operation time when using for the

first time or if left unoperated for a long period of time. In this case, charge

and operate car 4-5 times. Doing so will extend battery life.

Charge battery only after Thunder Trucks™ unit is no longer in motion.

DO NOT charge Thunder Trucks™ unit when fully charged. This will not

affect the car’s running speed.

Allow the Thunder Trucks™ unit a short break if it becomes warm.

Battery

compartment lid

Screw

Loosen

Battery

compartment lid

Tighten

Screw

LED

Turbo

button

Rear

wheels

Shaft

Bottom View

How to remove the rear wheels

If the front wheel becomes detached from the vehicle

Take out the rear

wheels. (Be careful

not to bend the shaft

while removing.)

When you want to remove the dust from the shaft,

remove the rear wheels before cleaning.

Both front and rear wheels are exclusive for this Thunder Trucks™ vehicle and cannot be used in other Thunder Trucks™ series.

After cleaning,

re-install the

rear wheels.

If the front wheel is

detached, install in the

sequence as shown in

the diagram.

Press the throttle and direction button together to achieve right forward, left

forward, right backward and left backward movements.

How to play

Mark

Channel A-D marked

Channel switch

Forward

Backward

Left

Right

Throttle

buttons

Throttle

button

The direction button on the right controls the

direction of

vehicle’

s front wheels.

Turbo button

Infrared transmitter

30 degrees

4.5 ft (1.5 m)

How to adjust the car to go straight ahead

Features

Rear Suspension

Change the channel of

the controller/charger

to the same channel as

marked on the

vehicle

Move ON/OFF switch to

the ON position as

shown. Vehicle must be in

the ON position to operate.

Turn OFF the Thunder Trucks™

vehicle when not in use to

preserve batteries.

NOTE:

The vehicle will go into sleep

mode if it does not receive a TX signal

or is idle for more than 3 minutes.

To wake the vehicle up, slide the

ON/OFF switch from the OFF

position back to the ON position.

Controls

OFF

The throttle button on the left

controls

the vehicle’s

forward

and backward direction.

Press the turbo button

together with the throttle

button to accelerate.

Point the controller/charger directly at the Thunder Trucks™ vehicle.

Infrared rays can reach at an angle of 30 degrees

and 4.5 feet (1.5 metres).

When the Thunder Trucks™

vehicle

does not travel in a

straight line, adjust the trim switch inside the truck.

Adjust

to left

Adjust

to right

Trim

switch

Suspensions are equipped on the front and rear

parts of the Thunder Trucks™ vehicle.

Change the channel to the

same as the mark on the

vehicle

Direction

button

Front Suspension

Bottom View

Controller

Recycle the nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery

Your Thunder Trucks™ vehicle contains a

nickel metal hydride battery. After recharging

and using your Thunder Truck approximately

300 times, the nickel metal hydride battery

cannot be charged again. Properly recycle

the ENTIRE Thunder Trucks™ vehicle.

NOTE: Nickel metal hydride

battery can be used

approximately 300 times

(recharge and use).

NOTE: If normal function of the product is disturbed or interrupted, strong electro-magnetic interference may be causing the issue. To reset product, turn

it completely off, then turn it back on. If normal operation does not resume, move the product to another location and try again. To ensure normal

performance, change the batteries, as low batteries may not allow full function.

reserved. Air Hogs

for and distributed by Spin Master Ltd. This product conforms to safety requirements of ASTM F963.

• Please retain this information for future reference. • Please remove all packaging materials before

giving to children. • An adult should periodically check this toy to ensure no damage or hazards exist,

if so, remove from use. • Children should be supervised during play. • Keep addresses and phone

numbers for future reference. • The item inside this package may vary from the photographs and/or

illustrations. MADE IN CHINA.

20028241, 20031825, 20031826, 20031827

T20409_0005_20028241_NEN_IS_R1 REV 0

Spin Master Ltd., 450 Front Street West, Toronto,

ON M5V 1B6 Canada

Spin Master, Inc., PMB #10053, 300 International Drive,

Suite 100, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA

Spin Master Toys Far East Limited, Rm #1113, 11/F,

Chinachem Golden Plaza, 77 Mody Rd., Tsimshatsui E.,

Kowloon, HK

North American Consumer Information

Phone: 1-800-622-8339

www.spinmaster.com

BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION:

• Requires 3 x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries (not included).

• Batteries are small objects.

• Replacement of batteries must be done by adults.

• Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.

• Promptly remove dead batteries from the toy.

• Dispose of used batteries properly.

• Remove batteries for prolonged storage.s

• DO NOT incinerate used batteries.

• DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as batteries may explode or leak.

• DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries (i.e. alkaline/standard).

• DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.

• DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

• DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.

Your Thunder Trucks™ vehicle is equipped with a rechargeable

nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery.

SPECIAL NiMH BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS:

• Never charge battery unattended.

• Charge battery in isolated area. Keep away from flammable materials.

• Do not expose to direct sunlight.

• There is a risk of the batteries exploding, overheating, or igniting. Do not disassemble, modify

heat, or short circuit the batteries. Do not place them in fires or leave them in hot places.

• Do not drop or subject to strong impacts.

• Do not allow the batteries to get wet.

• Only charge the batteries with the specified Spin Master™ battery charger.

• Only use the batteries in the device specified by Spin Master™.

• Carefully read the instruction guide, and use the batteries correctly.

• In the unlikely event of leakage or explosion use sand or a chemical fire extinguisher

for the battery.

• Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

The controller/charger was not pointed towards the

Thunder Trucks™.

The power of the Thunder Trucks™ or

controller/charger was running out.

The band of the controller/charger did not

match with the Thunder Trucks™ vehicle.

Infrared signals could not reach the Thunder Trucks™

because the distance was too far or the angle was wrong.

Obstacles appeared between the Thunder Trucks™ and

controller/charger.

The shaft of rear wheel was detached from the chassis.

The vehicle will go into sleep mode if it does not receive a TX

signal or is idle for more than 3 minutes.

Dust or rubbish attached to the tires or the gear.

Playing on carpet or wool cloth surface.

Trim switch not properly adjusted.

Battery is low, causing intermittent movement.

Exposed to direct sunlight.

Affected by infrared transmission from other devices,

e.g., television remote controls.

Using the same band with other Thunder Trucks™

vehicles.

Transmission is weakened due to low battery level. Point the

controller/charger directly at the Thunder Trucks™.

Recharge the Thunder Trucks™. If the problem continues change the

batteries in the controller/charger.

Adjust the controller/charger to the same band as the the

Thunder Trucks™.

Close the distance between the the Thunder Trucks™ and the

controller/charger. Infrared signals can reach up to 4.5 feet (1.5 metres).

Remove the obstacle and close the distance between the Thunder

Trucks™ and the controller/charger.

Reinstall the rear wheel to the chassis.

Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position and then back to the ON

position.

Take out the rear wheel and clean the dust or rubbish.

Play on smooth surface like wooden floor.

Move the trim switch until the vehicle drives in a straight line.

Recharge the the Thunder Trucks™. If the problem continues, change the

batteries in the controller/charger.

Draw the curtains to block the sunlight or play in areas without direct

sunlight.

Do not use other infrared devices when playing.

When using 2 or more of the Thunder Trucks™ together,

set them to different bands.

Vehicle

does not

move

Unable

to control

properly

Involuntary

movement

Contains nickel metal hydride battery pack. Battery

pack must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Air Hogs Thunder Trucks User manual

Brand: Air Hogs

Model: Thunder Trucks

Category: Learning toys

Type: User manual

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