Hobbico Eraze
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1. gt front Tighten the screws against the motor shaft Full extent Centered Full extent Constant beep Single beep Constant beep CHECK THE CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTIONS Cut a piece from the hook side of the included hook and loop material and stick it to the battery compartment as shown Press the propeller onto the prop saver adapter Hook a prop saver o ring onto one of the screw heads and pull the o ring over the prop hub onto the opposite screw head Cut a piece from the loop side of the hook and loop material and stick it to the bottom of the battery 8 Fit the battery in place in the battery compartment Turn on the transmitter with the throttle all the way down to the idle position Connect the battery to the ESC Attach the canopy hatch being sure that the battery leads and servo leads are not interfering with the hatch Moving the right stick down will cause the elevons to move up Moving the right stick to the left will cause the left elevon to move up and the right elevon to move down If the elevons do not move together when the right stick is moved up or down the elevon mixing function is not turned on in your transmitter If you are using the TT X404 transmitter disconnect the battery from the ESC and turn off the transmitter Hold the left stick down and to the left and the right stick down and to the right While holding the sticks in this position turn on the transmitter Th2. with your radio control system to perform a ground range check 10 HAND LAUNCH It is a good idea to have a helper hand launch the Eraze for the first few flights until you are comfortable with its flying characteristics Penge ie ee gee a e sa PoP tiga a Hold the airplane by the finger grips just in front of the servos Point the plane directly into the wind and at a slight upward angle of 15 to 20 with the wings level with the horizon Apply full throttle and toss the plane into the wind taking care to launch it straight without any rotation The Eraze does not require an aggressive launch to achieve flying speed A hand launch similar to the effort applied when throwing a dart is all that is needed Immediately following the plane s launch apply a little up elevon to gain altitude and be prepared to make any corrections with the elevons Once you are at a comfortable altitude throttle back to a comfortable speed make your first turn and begin to trim the model for straight and level flight FLIGHT The Eraze is an energetic plane and the controls are very responsive Be prepared for this during your first few flights by maintaining altitude and get a feel for the roll rate and the way in which the Eraze handles Throttle back at altitude to 3 4 throttle during your first flight to get the model trimmed out When you are familiar with the Eraze you will discover it can perform loops rolls inverted flight a
3. Do NOT attempt to adjust the throttle s failsafe position if the ESC is armed Disconnect one of the three motor wires to disable the motor 3 Move the Tx throttle stick to the desired position for the throttle control to move if the Rx goes to failsafe otherwise this process may arm the motor 4 Press and hold the Bind button on the receiver and the Rx s LED should blink twice Release the Bind button and the receivers LED should turn on stop flashing The Tx and Rx should now be bound with the throttle failsafe in the new position as set above FINAL SETUP E The canopy hatch is held securely to the plane with strong magnets To avoid damaging the foam material when removing the canopy hatch reach your finger up through the cooling hole on the underside of the fuse and push it off The fin easily connects to the plane with magnets Align the fin into the slot and it will click into place POWER THE 404 AND CENTER THE TRIMS illuminated red light indicates the TTX404 is powered and transmitting Keep the left stick i throttle control in the minimum throttle lt position during setup Center the rudder aileron and elevator trims Power switch ON Install the prop saver adapter onto the motor shaft aligning the screws with the flat spots on the motor shaft Be sure you have the smallest diameter end of the prop saver towards the lt TRIM ADJUSTMENT
4. and onto the surface of the plane so use the glue sparingly Hold the joint together and apply a light mist of CA accelerator to the glue line REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts are available only as listed Replacement parts are not available from Product Support but can be purchased from hobby shops or mail order Internet order firms If you need assistance locating a dealer to purchase parts from contact Product Support Phone 217 398 0007 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail productsupport hobbico com REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Description FLZA6375 FLZA6376 FLZA6377 FLZA6378 FLZA6379 FLZA6380 FLZA6381 FLZA6382 FLZA6383 FLZA6384 FLZA6385 Airframe Wing amp Hatch Vertical Fin Hatch Canopy Servo 9G Pushrod Set w Horns Brushless ESC 12A Brushless Motor 22mm Motor Mount Propeller 2 Pushrod Covers 2 Prop Saver Bands 3 GPMM3310 GPMM3321 GPMM3322 GPMP0820 12V 1A AC Power Adapter 2S Micro LiPo AC DC Charger 2S Micro LiPo DC Charger w Car Adapter LiPo 2S 7 4V 600 mAh 25C This product is suitable only for people of 14 years and older Flyzone how high will yo
5. rate ALWAYS set the charger s output volts to match the battery volts ALWAYS charge in a fireproof location NEVER trickle charge NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 150 F 65 C NEVER disassemble or modify the pack wiring in any way or puncture the cells NEVER discharge below 2 5V per cell NEVER place the battery or charger on combustible materials or leave it unattended during charge or discharge ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN NEVER charge the battery in the plane ALWAYS remove the battery from the plane after a crash Set it aside in a safe location for at least 20 minutes If the battery is damaged in the crash it could catch fire If the battery starts to swell quickly move the battery to a safe location preferably outside Place it in a bucket covering the battery with sand Never use water to try and put out a LiPo fire CHARGE THE BATTERY if Elert Hi 2 Cell 7 4V LiPo BALANCING CHARGER The ElectriFly LiPo Battery Charger is great for simple balance charging of 2 cell lithium polymer batteries for small electric models Use it only to charge batteries within a capacity range of 150 to 750mAnh Specifications 11 7 V 15V DC 2 lithium polymer cells connected in Series 7 4V LiPo 450mA maximum CC CV current drop off termination 150 750 mAh Two LEDs one green one red polarized DC power jack for DC input one 2S balance plug 2 18 X 1 13
6. the charger Do not block the air intake holes which could cause the charger to overheat Do not place the charger any battery flammable surface or near a combustible material while in use Do not charge on a carpet cluttered workbench paper plastic vinyl leather wood or inside an R C model Never charge inside a full sized vehicle Always disconnect charger from input power when not in use Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is swollen or hot Keep out of reach of children Charging Batteries IMPORTANT ALWAYS charge a LiPo battery in a location that is fireproof NEVER leave the battery unattended while being charged If the battery feels warm during charge remove the battery at once and disconnect the charger from the power source Heat resistant LiPo charging bags GPMP0751 provide additional safety when charging and are available through your hobby supplier Use only approved power input accessories the included car adapter and AC adapter also available separately GPMM3310 To charge a battery 1 Connect input power to the charger The GREEN LED will be lit indicating standby mode The RED LED will be OFF 2 Connect the battery to be charged to the balance plug The RED LED will also be lit and remain RED during charging Both LEDs should be lit solid while charging 3 When the battery is fully charged the GREEN LED will turn OFF Remove the battery
7. to the next section Otherwise insert a small diameter screwdriver through the hole marked BIND and press the pushbutton until the Rx LED glows red and then turns off after about one second 4 Release the BIND button 5 If the binding is successful the Rx LED will flash once and then remain ON 6 Test for proper Tx Rx functionality in the next section If the radio doesn t appear to have become properly bound repeat steps 1 6 above Failsafe Function The included TR624 receiver has a failsafe feature which engages in the event that the radio signal from the transmitter somehow becomes interrupted This safety feature causes the servos to automatically move either to a certain position or hold their last position so to prevent the model from moving in an erratic manner Channels 1 2 and 4 will enter a hold mode whereby the servos will lock in their last recognized position Channel 3 will move to a pre set position The factory default failsafe position for channel 3 is to move the throttle to 0 Motor prop movement should stop if the receiver loses signal from the transmitter The throttle servo s failsafe position can be manually re set to any other position if desired as follows IMPORTANT NOTE Before manually resetting the failsafe make sure the servo reversing switches are in the correct position for the application 1 Apply power to the Tx and Rx 2 If using an ESC do NOT arm the ESC
8. GRAZE Flyzone how high will you soar WARRANTY Flyzone guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification In no case shall Flyzone s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Flyzone reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Flyzone has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the INSTRUCTION MANUAL place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime telephone number fax number e mail address a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible READ THROUGH
9. THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL Entire Contents 2013 Hobbico Inc All rights reserved FLZA3340 42 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 CENTER OF GRAVITY 10 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED 3 ARM THE 10 LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING amp USAGE 4 CHOOSE A FLYING SITE 10 CHARGE THE BATTERY 4 RANGE 10 TTX404 5 HAND LAUNCHING 11 FINAL SETUP PLIGHT 11 POWER THE 404 AND CENTER THE TRIMS 8 REPAIRS 400455 hasan teens 11 CHECK THE CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTIONS 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS 11 CENTER THE CONTROL SURFACES 10 INCLUDED ITEMS Included with 243340 Transmitter battery and charger included with Tx R Prime FLZA3342 Check the parts against those shown If any parts are damaged or missing please call Hobby Services at 217 398 8970 AND ETSI FCC REQUIREMENT FC This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device ma
10. X 3 26 55 x 28 82mm 2 10z 59g Input voltage Battery types cells Charge current Charge method Battery capacity Status indicator Input connectors Output connectors Case size Weight Special Features A very economical portable and simple way to balance charge LiPo batteries Specifically designed for 2 cell 7 4V lithium polymer batteries only Constant current constant voltage charge method Automatically starts charge upon connection of battery to the balance plug 450 mA maximum charge current requires no adjustment Twin LEDs indicate charging status Important Precautions Charge only lithium polymer LiPo rechargeable batteries that are 2S 2 cells in series 7 4V nominal voltage from 150 mAh to 750 mAh which have a balance connector Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd NiMH or different types of Lithium lon batteries as they are not compatible Do not leave the charger unattended while charging Disconnect the battery and remove input power from charger immediately if either becomes hot However it is normal for the charger to get warm Disconnect the battery from the charger immediately and remove to a fireproof location if the battery begins to swell or smoke Only use the included car adapter or approved AC adapter to power the charger Do not use charger with car running Do not allow water moisture or foreign objects into
11. and requirements A safe economical charger is the ElectriFly 25 2 cell 7 4V LiPo Balancing Charger GPMM3321 The charger includes adapters to charge from a 110V wall outlet or 12V DC outlet from car The charger will take approximately 1 1 2 hours to fully charge the battery Some pilots prefer to have several batteries and charge them faster so they can fly more For charging up to four batteries faster at the same time the Great Planes PolyCharge4 DC powered LiPo charger GPMM3015 is recommended But unlike the Smart Charger the PolyCharge4 does not have an internal LiPo cell balancer which is a critical component in making sure your LiPo batteries charge efficiently and evenly So for each LiPo battery you wish to charge simultaneously one Great Planes Equinox LiPo Cell Balancer GPMM3160 will also be required Finally the PolyCharge4 does not have AC capability so if wall charging is a priority a separate AC 12 Volt power source must also be purchased separately A suitable power supply for the PolyCharge4 is the Great Planes 12V 12 DC power supply GPMP0901 LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING amp USAGE ONLY use a LiPo approved charger NEVER use a NiCd NiMH peak charger to charge a LiPo battery NEVER charge in excess of 4 20V per cell ONLY charge through the charge lead NEVER charge through the discharge lead NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C unless the battery is rated for a higher charge
12. e recommended transmitter FUGP7300 If you already own a transmitter that you plan to use with the Eraze first make sure it is in the compatibility list at www Tx Ready com anylink chart html If so you can purchase the AnyLink 2 4GHz Universal Radio Adapter to allow your transmitter to communicate with the pre installed Tactic receiver O Tactic AnyLink 2 4GHz Universal Radio Adapter TACJ2000 which includes the AnyLink Cable Futaba Square TACM0001 and the AnyLink Cable JR Spektrum Graupner TACMO0002 O Tactic AnyLink SLT 2 4GHz Adapter Cable Futaba Hitec Round TACM0003 O Tactic AnyLink SLT 2 4GHz Adapter Cable Hitec Aurora 004 O Tactic AnyLink SLT 2 4GHz Cable Spektrum DX4e 5e 7s 8 5 Tactic AnyLink SLT Cable Fut 12Z 14MZ 18MZ 4YF 2 4GHz TACMO0007 O Tactic AnyLink SLT 2 4GHz Cable Spektrum DX4e 5e 7s 8 Deans Micro 008 Battery and Charger The Eraze comes complete with a motor battery and charger The Tx R version requires a 600 mAh 7 4V LiPo battery and LiPo Charger The Eraze was designed for the Electrifly 600 mAh7 4V LiPo battery GPMP0820 Other LiPo batteries similar in size with the same voltage and capacity may also work but they may not fit properly in the battery compartment or have the same type of battery connector In addition to a battery a LiPo battery charger is also required and there are several that will work depending on your budget
13. e Elite Battery Cycler HCAP0280 WARNING It s not recommended to charge batteries at greater than 1 amp through this charge jack Fast charging of NiCd and NiMH batteries should ONLY be done with chargers that are specifically designed to include the peak detection function which can automatically stop charge when full charge is detected Misuse improper charging or over charging of rechargeable cells can result in damage to the cells that could include cell rupture explosion or fire Trainer Function The TTX404 Tx includes a built in wireless trainer function no trainer cable required This trainer system connects a teachers Tactic Tx to a student s Tactic Tx by wireless connection Tactic s wireless trainer function is not compatible with trainer systems in any other brand radios IMPORTANT Before attempting to fly the airplane it s very important to make sure all reversing switches and trim lever adjustments on the student s Tx match the settings on the teachers Tx Otherwise the airplane could suddenly veer off in an unwanted manner when the teacher s trainer switch is pressed Proper matching of the student and teacher s Tx settings should ensure that no unexpected movements occur when the trainer switch is pressed This is especially true of the throttle control 1 The Tx that was used to setup the controls on the aircraft must be used by the TEACHER 2 The student must use a separate Tactic Tx wi
14. e transmitter will make one two or three consecutive beeps indicating the mode it is in 1 beep NORMAL MODE 2 beeps V TAIL MODE 3 beeps ELEVON MODE Each time the power is cycled on with the sticks in this position the transmitter will change mode Repeat this process until it beeps three times for elevon mode These are the control surface throws as they are set up from the factory O Lu 2 Lu 1 Lu If using a transmitter with the Tactic AnyLink set up as above need to be added to the tail of the plane If the plane tips back CENTER THE CONTROL SURFACES then it is tail heavy and weight will need to be added to the nose for it to properly balance Stick on lead weight can be used to balance the plane GPMQ4485 If you have added weight be sure to re check the balance point of the plane before flying Use the trim buttons to center the positions of the control surfaces Later you may wish to experiment by shifting the C G up to 3 16 5mm forward or 3 8 9 5mm back to change the flying characteristics Moving the C G forward may improve the smoothness and stability but the model may be less responsive during launch aerobatics and will require a longer glide during landing Moving the C G aft makes the model more maneuverable but could also cause it to become too difficult to control In any case start at the recommended balance point and do not at any time balance the model outside
15. ehensive charger which can function for most or all of your charging needs is Great Planes ElectriFly Triton EQ AC DC Charger GPMM3155 TTX404 TRANSMITTER For more information on the Tactic Radio System included with the Eraze visit tacticrc com To install the batteries slide the battery door down Insert the cells as shown in the diagram making sure to note proper polarity for each cell Close the battery door Power Switch LED and Low Battery Alarm The red power LED should light when the power switch is moved upwards to the ON position The Tx should have adequate power for flight when the LED is on constantly Anytime the LED begins to flash accompanied by the sounding of an audible tone the Tx battery voltage has dropped too low and operation of the model should NOT be attempted WARNING Never operate an R C model with weak Tx batteries Reduced operational range and or possible loss of control of the aircraft could result Replace weak alkaline batteries or re charge NiCd or NiMH batteries before attempting a flight If during a flight the Tx LED starts to flash accompanied by the sounding of audible tones it s a warning that the Tx batteries have become weak and the aircraft should be landed as soon as possible The length of both gimbal sticks can be adjusted as desired Loosen the set screw inside the center of the stick with a 2mm hex wrench Rotate the stick end counter clockwise to length
16. en the stick or clockwise to shorten the stick Once the desired stick length is found tighten the set screw with the hex wrench Charge Jack WARNING Do NOT attempt to recharge alkaline batteries The charge jack should ONLY be used if rechargeable cells are used in the transmitter The TTX404 includes a built in charge jack for convenient recharging of NiCd or NiMH batteries and is compatible with charge leads designed for Futaba brand transmitters HCAP0101 This jack is NOT compatible with charge leads for Hitec Airtronics JR or Spektrum radios The polarities for compatible charge plugs are as shown in the picture below NEGATIVE polarity Charge Plug x POSITIVE polarity To use the charge jack with optional rechargeable batteries first remove the sticker that covers the charge jack on the side of the Tx making sure not to allow any object to be inserted inside the jack itself Next insert the cells inside 6 the Tx s battery compartment noting proper polarity Make sure the transmitters power switch is in the OFF position Connect a compatible charge lead to the jack and follow the instructions included with the charger for charging of NiCd or NiMH batteries that are rated at 4 8V An inexpensive DC field charger that is compatible with the recommended charge leads is the Hobbico Quick Field DC Charger MKII 0290 A more advanced AC DC recommendation is the Hobbico Accu Cycl
17. f the declaration Champaign IL USA 61826 described here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed The associated regulatory agencies of the following below following the provisions of the European 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive countries recognize the noted certifications to this EN 60950 1 2006 Safety product as authorized for sale and use The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE UK DE DK BG SE Fl directive 1995 5 EC EE LV LT PL CZ SK ETSI EN 300 328 V1 7 1 Technical requirements for radio equipment ETSI EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 301 489 17 V1 3 2 General EMC ng st 4 requirements for radio equipment NL LU MT CY GR PRECAUTIONS Your Eraze should not be considered a toy but rather a sophisticated working model that functions very much like a full size airplane Because of its performance capabilities the Eraze if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly Cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property 1 Operate the plane according to the instructions DO NOT alter or modify the model If you make any modifications you void your warranty 2 Test the operation of the model before each flight to ensure that all equipment is operating properly and that the model remains structurally sound 3 Fly o
18. from the charger at this time 4 Charging time depends on level of discharge and capacity of the battery To estimate how long it should take to charge an empty battery divide the capacity of the battery in mAh by the charge rate in milliamps 600 mAh battery 450 mA 80 minutes LED scheme Use this table to determine charge action REDLED GREEN LED ACTION OFF Solid ON No battery is connected OFF Flashing Conditioning battery Solid ON Solid ON Battery charging Solid ON OFF Charge complete Flashing Flashing ERROR Possible sources of battery error may include a highly unbalanced pack charger timed out or one cell in the pack which is low voltage In the case of a battery error please remove the battery pack from the charger and inspect it carefully for swelling or any other damage such as broken wires Optional 11 1V Battery The Eraze can also be flown with 3 cell 11 1V 600mAh LiPo battery GPMP0821 The added power is recommended only for those who are already familiar with the flight characteristics of Eraze using the included 2 cell battery The roll rate becomes impressively fast at the increased speed and the orientation of the Eraze could become difficult to discern for unprepared pilots If you purchase the optional 11 1V battery you will also need a charger capable of balance charging a 3 cell LiPo An economical choice would be the Great Planes AC DC 3S LiPo Balancing Smart Charger GPMM3318 A much more compr
19. nd a variety of aerobatics that do not require rudder Expect flight times of approximately 10 minutes with throttle management when using the recommended battery Allow yourself excess time to prepare for your landing approach When it s time to land make your final pass with the wind slow the model and make a wide banking turn into the wind approaching your landing spot Maintain approximately 1 4 throttle and allow the plane to descend being sure to keep the plane at a level attitude When the plane is about one foot off the deck apply some up elevator to flare the model and cut the throttle If the motor begins to noticeably lose power the battery is near depleted and soon will no longer be adequately able to power the motor The Eraze can still be controlled after this point AS soon as you detect power being reduced turn into the wind as soon as possible and land the plane Failing to do so may result in you landing dead stick completely without power and your model may suffer damage from an uncontrolled landing We strongly encourage you to use a flight timer set for 9 minutes safe flying time with a fully charged battery and allow yourself enough time to make your landing approach before the timer goes off REPAIRS Repairs to your Eraze can be made quickly and easily using regular CA glue not foam safe CA Apply a small amount of glue into the joint that is being repaired Excess glue will squeeze out of the joint
20. ng in personal injury or damage to surroundings It is critically important to use only 2S 7 4V or 3S 11 1V LiPo batteries within the recommended capacity range that do not include a PCM Protection Circuit Module charging circuit inside the battery Most PCM circuits restrict the delivery of power to the ESC and motor and may cut all power to the receiver and thus result in complete loss of control over the model LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY RECYCLING ay ATTENTION The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery At the end of the battery s useful life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste system Check LiPo with your local solid waste officials for details in your area about recycling options or proper disposal WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED Radio Control System The Eraze Tx R Prime transmitter ready comes with the servos and a Tactic TR624 receiver installed so all that is required is a 3 channel transmitter with elevon mixing The Tactic TTX404 2 4GHz spread spectrum 4 channel radio control system TACJ2404 is included with the RTF ready to fly version of the Eraze so this same radio system is ideal for your Tx R version too O Tactic TTX404 2 4GHz 4 channel system TACJ2404 O 4 AA batteries will be required to operate th
21. nly on calmer days with wind speeds no more than 10 mph and in large open areas free of trees people buildings or any other obstacles 4 If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this type of model before we recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R C club for your first flights If not a member of a club your local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose membership includes experienced pilots You can also contact the National Academy of Model Aeronautics AMA which has over 2 500 chartered clubs across the country Instructor training programs and insured newcomer training are available through any of these clubs Contact the AMA at the following address or toll free phone number Academy of Model Aeronautics 5151 East Memorial Drive Ph 800 435 9262 Muncie IN 47302 9252 Fx 765 741 0057 www modelaircraft org TRANSMITTER CAUTIONS Do not use rechargeable NiCd batteries Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable NiCd batteries BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS 1 1 Always remove the battery from your Eraze before charging LI 2 Allow the battery to cool after flight before recharging L 3 Do not leave a charging battery unattended Unplug the battery if it gets warm even if the charge LED has not gone out WARNING Misuse or malfunction may overheat the battery and charger resulti
22. th wireless trainer function 3 Place the teacher and student s transmitters within 1 meter of each other and make sure the throttle stick for each Tx is set to idle 4 Turn ON the power switch for the Tx being held by the student 5 Pull and hold the trainer switch on the teachers Tx and then turn ON the teacher s Tx power switch 6 The LED on the teacher s Tx will flash 3 times to indicate it has become bound with the student s Tx 7 The teacher can then release his trainer switch 8 both transmitters are bound together power can be applied to the receiver to prepare for flight When the training session has ended with the model on the ground and all power removed from the model place both transmitters within 1 meter of each other and simply turn the power switch for both transmitters to the OFF position This will terminate the wireless link between both transmitters If additional training will be performed again return to step 1 above to re establish the wireless link between the teacher and student s transmitters Bind the Receiver to the Tx For proper operation it s necessary to bind the Tx and Rx together electronically This ensures sole communication between the two and prevents other transmitters from being able to control the receiver 1 Turn on the Tx 2 Apply power to the Rx 3 If the Rx LED flashes once and then stays on the Rx is already bound to the Tx and you can skip
23. the specified range ARM THE MOTOR The Eraze requires that an arming routine be completed before the motor will operate With the transmitter on and the throttle stick in the idle position connect the flight battery to the ESC Move the throttle all the way up and listen for the beep Move the throttle back to idle and you will hear two beeps confirming the motor is now armed Moving the throttle up will now cause the motor to operate Keep items and fingers clear of the propeller CHOOSE A FLYING SITE The Eraze is a fast flying model and an adequate space free of trees and buildings is required A park or open field that is at minimum the size of two football fields side to side with no obstructions or your local AMA sanctioned flying field would be ideal The Eraze can handle winds as much as 10 mph However we recommend your first flew flights be done in calm conditions so you can safely trim the model and become accustomed to its flying characteristics RANGE CHECK As a precaution an operational ground range test should be performed before the first flight each time you go out Performing a range test is a good way to detect problems that could cause loss of control such as low batteries defective or damaged radio components or radio interference This usually requires an assistant and should be done at the actual flying site you will be using First turn on the transmitter then install the fully charged battery into the f
24. uselage Connect the battery and install the hatch Remember use care not to bump the throttle stick Otherwise the propeller may turn and The recommended balance point is 2 5 8 67mm from the possibly cause damage or injury To range check the Tactic forward edge of the battery compartment Do not apply any sort TTX404 radio control system switch on the transmitter and of tape to the decaled areas of the plane Peeling off the tape connect the motor battery to the ESC Set the model on the will most likely lift the decals Instead we recommend marking ground and have an assistant hold the model Walk 100 90m the recommended balance point with very small marks usinga from the model and while pointing the transmitter at the plane felt tip pen With the battery installed in the battery compartment operate the controls ensuring that the plane s surfaces operate and the canopy hatch in place use a Great Planes C G Machine according to the transmitter inputs Operate the motor at or use your fingers to lift the Eraze upside down at the marks different rom Have your assistant alert you if the controls quit that you made With an ElectriFly 7 4V 600mAh LiPo the plane responding or move suddenly or erratically If you are using a should be close to balancing at the recommended balance point different radio control system follow the instructions that came If the plane tips forward then it is nose heavy and weight will
25. y not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION Instructions for Disposal of Waste Equipment by Private Users in the European Union This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates this product must not be disposed of with other household waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste X equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or location where you purchased the product Declaration of Conformity Tactic Product Tactic TTX404 2 4GHz 4 Channel Tx Rx c o Hobbico Inc Item number TACJ2404 Equipment class 1 2904 Research Road Tactic TTX404 transmitter and Tactic TR624 receiver The objects o
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