Novak Ballistic 8 Motor (55-3800-1 Rev. B) User Manual

Ballistic, Sensor harness wiring, Precautions

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PRECAUTIONS

NEVER FREE-REV THE MOTOR Free-running your brushless

motor in a no-load condition can result in rotor failure and ESC

transistor damage & will void the product’s warranty!

Never free-rev your system to “see how it runs” or you may not get to drive it again!

• WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX Never allow water, moisture, or

other foreign materials to get inside motor, or on PCBs.

• NOVAK MOTORS & ESCs FOR BEST RESULTS Use Novak sensored

motors with Novak Brushless ESCs for best performance & protection. Only

use motors with the proper number of turns to match ESC’s rating.

Use of this brushless motor with ESCs that advance motor

timing can result in excessive current draw & severe motor

damage that will NOT be covered by the product’s warranty!

• DO NOT use Ballistic8 motors above 50,000RPM.
• INSULATE EXPOSED WIRES Use heat shrink tubing to prevent shorts.
• NO SOLVENTS Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.
• SET GEAR MESH PROPERLY Too tight of a gear mesh can result in

motor pinion shaft breakage--be sure to adjust mesh properly.

NEVER FREE-REV THE MOTOR Free-running your brushless

motor in a no-load condition can result in rotor failure and ESC

transistor damage & will void the product’s warranty!

Never free-rev your system to “see how it runs” or you may not get to drive it again!

• WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX Never allow water, moisture, or

other foreign materials to get inside motor, or on PCBs.

• NOVAK MOTORS & ESCs FOR BEST RESULTS Use Novak sensored

motors with Novak Brushless ESCs for best performance & protection. Only

use motors with the proper number of turns to match ESC’s rating.

Use of this brushless motor with ESCs that advance motor

timing can result in excessive current draw & severe motor

damage that will NOT be covered by the product’s warranty!

motor pinion shaft breakage--be sure to adjust mesh properly.

MOTOR MAINTENANCE

• CHECK ALL MOTOR SCREWS for loosening at regular intervals, just like

other hardware on your vehicle.

Note: The 3 main socket head screws

that hold the motor together may require tightening after a few runs of

the motor. Also check the 3 flat head screws securing the end cap on

the back of the motor--DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THESE SCREWS.

• CHECK MOTOR BEARING WEAR after extensive use. The motor’s

closed design will keep most dirt & debris out, but some will get in

and eventually cause wear. If the shaft does not spin freely, you may

need bearing replacement (replacement bearing accessory kits are available

from Novak). A small drop of light oil on the bearings periodically can

help extend bearing life--however, too much oil will attract dirt and will

cause problems, so apply sparingly.

• CLEAN INSIDE MOTOR periodically by removing front end cap,

removing the rotor, and blowing out the inside of the motor with

compressed air. Be sure not to lose any small shim washers that may be

on the ends of the rotor shaft & keep them in the correct location.

• CHECK ALL MOTOR SCREWS for loosening at regular intervals, just like

other hardware on your vehicle.

Note: The 3 main socket head screws

that hold the motor together may require tightening after a few runs of

the motor. Also check the 3 flat head screws securing the end cap on

the back of the motor--DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THESE SCREWS.

• CHECK MOTOR BEARING WEAR after extensive use. The motor’s

closed design will keep most dirt & debris out, but some will get in

and eventually cause wear. If the shaft does not spin freely, you may

need bearing replacement (replacement bearing accessory kits are available

from Novak). A small drop of light oil on the bearings periodically can

help extend bearing life--however, too much oil will attract dirt and will

cause problems, so apply sparingly.

• CLEAN INSIDE MOTOR periodically by removing front end cap,

removing the rotor, and blowing out the inside of the motor with

compressed air. Be sure not to lose any small shim washers that may be

on the ends of the rotor shaft & keep them in the correct location.

SERVICE PROCEDURES

Consider changing out motor parts yourself. All of the Ballistic 8/8L’s main components

are available as service items--Refer to ‘Accessories’ section or check out our web site. In

most cases, replacing motor parts is less expensive than sending in your motor for service.

After reviewing instructions, tech section and how-to video section of website, if you feel

your motor requires service (motor may appear to have failed when other problems exist), obtain

the most current product service options & pricing by one of the following methods:

WEB: Print out the product

SERVICE FORM from CUSTOMER SERVICE section of the web

site. Fill out required information on form & return it with the product requiring service.

PHONE/FAX/E-MAIL: Contact our customer service department by phone, fax, or

e-mail, and we will supply you with current service options.

WARRANTY SERVICE: You MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on product

PRODUCT SERVICE FORM &

include a valid cash register receipt with purchase date, dealer name, & phone # on it, or a

previous service invoice. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace products thought to be defective.

• If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed product

SERVICE

FORM to dealer & make sure it’s included with items.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Novak Brushless motors are 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 incor-

rect installation, components worn by use, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder

tabs, damage resulting from thermal overload or operation above 175°F, use of excessive timing or overheating,

splices or damage to the sensor harness, damage from disassembling motor, tampering with internal electronics,

allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter motor or get onto the PC board, short-circuiting

of motor by allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to cross-connect or ESC applying simultaneous power to

more than one phase at a time from switching to Brush Mode, free-revving motor, or any damage caused by

a crash, flooding, or natural disaster. In no case shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We reserve

the right to modify warranty provisions without notice.

Because Novak R/C, Inc. has no control over the connection & use of motor or other related electronics, no liability

may be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every motor is thoroughly

tested and cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. This product is not a toy,

and is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of

this product in a uncontrolled manner may result in physical damage or injuries. Take extra care when operating

any remote control vehicle. By the act of connecting/operating speed control, the user accepts all resulting liability.
No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the written permission of Novak R/C, Inc.