RC Gravity Rover
Age: 8+
Contents
- Gravity Rover Vehicle
- USB-C charging cable
- Remote Control
- Safety Cage (installed on Gravity Rover)
- Replacement blades x 4
Battery Installation
The vehicle requires one 3.7V 550mAh rechargeable lithium battery (included). The remote control requires four AA 1.5V batteries (not included).
To install batteries in the remote: Use a Phillips head or cross screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the battery cover on the bottom of the remote. Insert the batteries, ensuring correct polarity. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw.
To charge the Gravity Rover: Insert the USB-C cable (included) into the port on the vehicle. Insert the other end into an AC wall adapter (not included). The battery takes approximately 100 minutes to charge fully. The red indicator light on the bottom of the rover will become dim when fully charged.
Play
- Turn the power knob on the remote clockwise and flip the power switch on the vehicle to ON. The remote pair light and orange vehicle lights will pulse. They will turn solid when paired. Note: Do not touch the rover while its blades are spinning.
- Control the vehicle using the remote control pads. The left pad controls the left wheels, and the right pad controls the right wheels. Push both pads up to go forward and down to go backward.
- When ready to climb the wall, engage the Gravity Drive by pressing and holding the button on the remote down for 2 seconds. The blades will begin rotating. You can now climb on walls or ceilings.
- To turn off the Gravity Drive, press and hold the button on the remote down for 2 seconds. Make sure the vehicle is on the ground before doing so to avoid the vehicle falling and becoming damaged.
- In the event of an emergency, the Gravity Drive can be disengaged immediately by double-tapping the Gravity Drive ON/OFF button.
- When the battery is low, the Gravity Rover lights will flash and the remote will beep. Drive the vehicle to ground level to avoid unnecessary damage caused by a fall from the ceiling or walls.
Troubleshooting
Issue: Vehicle having trouble climbing or maneuvering on walls or ceiling after a full charge.
Solution: Your tires may need cleaning to improve traction. Wipe your tires with a slightly damp soft cloth to remove surface dust and dirt.
Diagram Description: Visuals showing tires with dust and dirt, and then clean tires.
Issue: Gravity Rover is malfunctioning due to a crash or fall.
Follow these tips to restore your vehicle to working condition:
- Gear Misalignment: The small gear between the wheels may come out of alignment. Carefully press the gear back into place so the gear teeth mesh with the wheel gear teeth.
- Loose Tires: If the tires come loose or off, you can reinstall them onto the wheels.
- Deformed Gear Connecting Rod: The gear connecting rod can become deformed. It is flexible and can be gently shaped back into place.
- Stuck Blades: The blades can become stuck in the Gravity Rover shell openings. As the blades and shell are flexible, the shell can be gently flexed outward to free the blade to rotate.
- Damaged Blades: The blades can sometimes become damaged at the ends, which can impact performance. If your blades look chipped, bent, or broken, you can replace them with the replacement blades included. First, remove the safety cage. Next, remove the damaged blades by pulling them at the center until they come off the motor stem. Replace the front blade (closest to the orange screen) with the blade marked "A" and the back blade (closest to the SI logo) with the blade marked "B". Push the blade down onto the motor stem until it reaches the bottom for both blades. Finally, replace the safety cage.
Diagram Description: Visuals illustrating potential issues like gear misalignment, loose tires, deformed connecting rods, stuck blades, and the process of replacing damaged blades with marked replacements 'A' and 'B'.
Safety Warnings
- Adult supervision is required.
- The Gravity Drive blades rotate at a very high rate of speed. When the blades are on, do NOT place your hand, face, or any extremity near the vehicle. Once the Gravity Drive is disengaged and the blades have stopped rotating, you can handle the vehicle.
- Not for children under 8 years of age.
- Do not use people or animals as obstacles.
- For indoor use only.
- Never operate your vehicle in inclement weather, rain, or standing water.
- Keep fingers, hair, and loose clothing away from wheels while the vehicle is in motion.
- Do not expose to extreme temperatures and moisture.
- Do not leave the vehicle or transmitter near sources of heat or under direct sunlight for long periods of time.
- Thoroughly inspect products before every use. If the product appears worn, frayed/splintered, cracked, or broken in any manner, discontinue use and discard immediately.
- IMPORTANT! The RC Gravity Rover is an indoor vehicle ONLY, intended for flat surfaces such as floors, walls, windows, and ceilings. Do NOT play with the Gravity Rover outdoors.
Rechargeable Battery Warning
- There is a risk of fire and personal injury if the battery is punctured, damaged, or misused.
- Do not dismantle, crush, incinerate, or short-circuit the battery.
- Never expose the battery to extreme temperatures or moisture.
- Keep away from flammable materials and direct sunlight.
- Only charge using the provided charger, cable, and/or adapters.
- Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged by an adult.
- Adult supervision of the battery while it is charging is required.
- Allow the battery to cool to room temperature before charging.
- Charge on a non-flammable surface and keep away from flammable products.
- Discontinue charging if the battery becomes hot, swells, smokes, or gives off a strong odor.
- Battery chargers used with the product are to be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure, and other parts. In the event of such damage, they must not be used until the damage has been repaired.
- Recycle or dispose of the battery according to federal, state, and local laws.
- Keep these instructions for future reference.
Battery Warning
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.
- Alkaline batteries are recommended. Use only the specified voltage.
- Insert batteries using the correct polarity. Always use, replace, and recharge (if applicable) batteries under adult supervision.
- Do not short-circuit the battery supply terminals.
- Do not dispose of batteries in fire; batteries may explode or leak.
- Remove batteries before storing.
- Recycle or dispose of batteries according to federal, state, and local laws.
- Keep these instructions for future reference.
FCC Compliance
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.