Air Hogs Thunder Trucks User manual

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
®
TM
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
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.
2
Push turbo button in
direction of arrow. The
LED display will illuminate
and charging will begin.
3
After 50 seconds, battery
charge is completed and
LED display will turn off.
Remove Thunder Trucks™
unit in direction of arrow.
4
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
1
1
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.
1
2
3
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.
1
Controls
3
45
2
ON
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.
© 2009 TOMY. Manufactured under license from TOMY. TM and © 2009 Spin Master Ltd. All rights
reserved. Air Hogs
®
is a registered trademark of Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved. Manufactured
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.
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Air Hogs Thunder Trucks User manual

Category
Learning toys
Type
User manual

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