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1. HORIZSN Kilite ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT ELECTRIC FLIGHT Rare Bear Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Leit Plug N Play Bind N Fly NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit www horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to2. b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards B RADIO CONTROL 1 All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people vessels vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others A successful radio equipment ground range check in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations will be completed before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft At all flying sites a safety line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place AMA Document 706 a Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line b At air shows or demonstrations a straight safety line must be established c An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators d Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited RC model aircraft must use the radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies RC model aircraft will not operate within three 3 miles of any pre existing flying site without a frequency management agreement AMA Documents 922 and 923 With the exception
3. started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or 14 damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Service Request is available at http www horizonhobby com content _service center_render service center If you do not have internet access please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service When calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your compl
4. and flight plan results planning for future flights Recharge the flight battery Motor Service CAUTION Always disconnect the flight battery before performing motor service Disassembly 1 Remove the screw A and spinner B from the prop nut C 2 Remove the propeller D backplate E from the prop adapter and motor You will need a tool to turn the spinner nut 3 Remove the 3 screws G from the prop adapter H and remove it from the motor 4 Remove the 4 screws I from the motor mount J and the fuselage 5 Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires 6 Remove the 4 screws K and motor L from the motor mount Assembly Assemble in reverse order e Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires e The propeller size numbers 8 x 8 must face to the front of the airplane for correct propeller operation e A tool is required to tighten the lock nut on the collet Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Possible Cause Solution Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed Align and secure receiver in fuselage Tighten or otherwise secure parts servo arm linkage horn and control surface Worn ee see worn parts especially propeller spinner or servo Replace servo servo Damaged propeller or Replace propeller or spinner spinner p prap p Balance the propeller For more information view John Redman s propeller balancing vi t www Imba
5. compartment as shown See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for more information 5 Make sure the flight battery is secured using the hook and loop strap D 6 Connect the battery to the ESC the ESC is now armed 7 Keep the aircraft immobile and away from wind or the system will not initialize e The ESC will sound a series of tones refer to step 6 of the binding instructions for more information e An LED will light on the receiver If the ESC sounds a continuous double beep after the flight battery is connected recharge or replace the battery 8 Reinstall the canopy hatch i I d oy A j A CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement Rare Bear Center of Gravity CG The CG location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li Po battery installed all the way forward in the battery compartment AS3X Control Direction Test This test ensures that the AS3X control system is functioning properly Assemble the aircraft and bind your transmitter to the receiver before performing this test 1 Raise the throttle just above 25 and then lower the throttle to activate AS3X 2 Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in the direction indicated in the graphic If the control surfa
6. oper ate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC This manual contains instructions for safety operation and maintenance It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warn ings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury AGE RECOMMENDATION A l 1 4 Not for children under 14 WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found years This is not a toy iN a Horizon Hobby product always purchase from Horizon Hobby LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to en sure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards but not limited to compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a man protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics ner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious product or
7. Stecker Buchse ECH Kabelsatz Stecker Buchse Stecker Buchse Prise EC3 male femelle Prise EC3 male femelle male femelle EFLB33004S50 3300mAh 4S 14 8V 50C Li Po E fl ite 3300mAh 4S 14 8V 50C Li Po oo 4S 14 8V 50C Li Po 12AWG 3300mAh 4S 14 8V 50C Li Po 12AWG EC3 12AWG EC3 12AWG EC3 EFLC3025 Celectra 80W AC DC Celectra 80 W AC DC CS de batterie AC DC Caricabatterie per batteria multichi Multi Chemistry Battery Charger Multi Chemistry Batterieladegerat Celectra 80 W multi types mica 80 W c a c c EFLC3020 n multi chemistry battery 200W DC Multi Batterie Ladeger t EU Chargeur multiple DC 200W 200W DC Caricabatterie universale EFLC4010 Celectra 15VDC Celectra 15 V DC Alimentation Celectra Alimentatore Celectra 15V c c 250W Power Supply 250 W Netzstecker CC 15 V 250 W 250 W DYNC2010CA Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC DC Dynamite Ladegerat Prophet Sport Chargeur Prophet Sport Plus 50W AC Caricabatterie Prophet Sport Plus Charger Plus 50W AC DC EU DC 50W AC DC EFLA111 Li Po Cell Voltage Checker Li Po Cell Voltage Checker Testeur de tension d l ments Li Po Voltmetro verifi ca batterie LiPo Li Po Charge Protection Bag ae LiPoCharge Protection Bag Sacchetto grande di protezione per DYN1405 Large Sac de charge Li Po grand mod le A LiPo ne o fp 056 crame Taromiter Spektrum DG DSK Kanal Sender_ Emetur DG OS vies DG DS Trasmettitore cana _ Tors osu creme rarsitar Spektrum DKTS DS Kana Sender Emeter DKTS DSWK7 voes DIS DM renger 7 c
8. Y Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been
9. abilisateur peint Rare Bear set piani di coda verniciati EFL1228 EFL1228 Motor X Mount Rare Bear Mount Rare Bear Rare Bear Motorhalter Support moteur en X Rare Bear SO X motore EFL1267 Painted Fuselage Rare Bear Rare Bear Rumpf lackiert Fuselage peint Rare Bear EFLM1215 uu Bee ciate ANON Moteur brushless BL 15 1200Kv brushless Moteur brushless BL 15 1200Kv 15 1200Kv 15 BL 15 BL Outrunner Motore 1200Kv 15 BL Outrunner Motore 1200Kv 1200Kv EFLA1070 70 Amp Lite Pro Switch Mode BEC 70 Amp Lite Pro Switch Mode BEC Contr leur 70A mode BEC avec 70 Amp Lite Pro Brushless ESC BEC Brushless ESC with EC3 Brushless Regler m EC3 prise EC3 switching con EC3 SPMAR636 Spektrum 6 Channel AS3X Sport Spektrum 6 Kanal AS3X Sport Empfanger R cepteur Spektrum 6 voies avec Ricevitore sport AS3X Spektrum 6 Receiver AS3X canali EFLP882E Propeller 8 x 8 2 Blade H lice bipale 8x8 Rare Bear elica bipala 8 x 8 Optional Parts e Optionale Bauteile e Pi ces optionnelles e Pezzi opzionali Set 3 summer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Num ro Codice EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment 5 pc Park Flyer Werkzeugsortiment 5 teilig Assortiment d outils park flyer 5pc Park Flyer assortimento attrezzi 5 pc EFLAEC302 EC3 Battery Connector Female 2 EC3 Akkukabel Buchse 2 Prise EC3 femelle 2pc To i femmina x EC3 Device Battery Connector EC3 Connettore batteria maschio EFLAEC303 Male Female ECH Kabelsatz
10. aft flown indoors g Not operate aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document 555 h Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot s ability to safely control the model i Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property Exceptions e Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight e Rocket motors using solid propellant up to a G series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model during flight Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft e Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams AST are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document AMA Document 718 j Not operate a turbine powered aircraft unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations AMA Document 510 A Model aircraft will not be flown in AMA sanctioned events air shows or model demonstrations unless a The aircraft control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific event
11. ansmitter and Receiver BINdINQ 7 Battery Installation and ESC Arming seeren 8 Center Of Gravity CG Lo 9 AS3X Control Direction Test ccccccscccsssecsssescsseeeseeseseeeeseeeesanes 9 Flying Tips and Repairs cccccceseecscssseeccsseeeesseeeessseeeessseeeeseeeess 10 POST Gel 11 Motor Service cccccccescscssssssesssssessseeesssessssenesssesesseeesseeesesenesas 11 Troubleshooting Guide AS3X cccccccccccsssessseccsseeecseeeesssesesseeeeees 11 Troubleshooting Guide e 12 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 13 Limited Warranty ccescecccesseccesseeeeceseeeeseseeeeceseeeeseaeeeessseeeseaeess 14 Contact Information o 15 FCC IMfOrMation cccccccesseccssecssssescsseeesseeeesseeecseeessseeeseeeeeesaeeess 15 IC Information ccccccsssesssssusssteressessscsaussaneueseesssuseessanaveseneveneaeas 15 Compliance Information for the European Union 15 Replacement Hate 57 Optional Parts ea scescsvavaversvarsuvernnaseswiniwnviavecavennmeerciseniswetand 57 Preflight Remove and inspect contents Read this instruction manual thoroughly 3 Charge flight battery 5 4 Fully assemble airplane 7 Model Assembly Horizontal Tail Installation Slide the horizontal tail tube A into the hole in the rear of the fuselage Install the 2 piece left and right horizontal tail as shown Ensure th
12. arai _ fp sc rame Tarsmiter Spektrum DG DIO Karel ender _ Emeteur DK DS EE po os cramer Spektrum DG DSUX 9 Karal ender _ Emetur DX DSH O ves DIO DS Trasmettitore cana _ DX18 DSMX 18 Channel Spektrum DX18 DSMX 18 Kanal Emetteur DX18 DSMX 18 voies DX18 DSMX Trasmettitore 18 canali Transmitter Sender 99 KH flne ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT Rare Bear 2015 Horizon Hobby LLC E flite AS3X DSM DSM2 DSMX the DSMX logo Bind N Fly Z Foam ModelMatch EC3 Celectra and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan Rare Bear and the Rare Bear trimscheme are trademarks of Lewis Racing LLC and are used with permission by Horizon Hobby LLC All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners Patents pending http www e fliterc com EFL1250 EFL1275 Created 01 15 45239
13. at is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMED
14. bject of declaration described above is in conformity with the require ments of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the Euro pean R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN55022 2010 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 EN 61000 6 1 2007 EN 61000 6 3 2007 EN 61000 6 3 2007 A1 2007 Na L LG d Z AW LV Mike Dunne Executive Vice President Product Divisions Horizon Hobby LLC Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby LLC Champaign IL USA December 22 2014 Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2014122203 Product s E flite Rare Bear PNP Item Number s EFL1275 Equipment class The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require ments of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the Euro pean EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN55022 2010 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 EN 61000 6 1 2007 EN 61000 6 3 2007 EN 61000 6 3 2007 A1 2007 CE Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby LLC Champaign IL USA December 22 2014 UO Aa Mer DE fi Mike Dunne Executive Vice President Product Divisions Horizon Hobby LLC Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union A This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collectio
15. ces do not respond as shown do not fly the aircraft Refer to the receiver manual for more information Once the AS3X system is active control surfaces may move rapidly This is normal AS3xX is active until the battery is disconnected lt T cc 89mm back from lead ing edge at the root Aircraft movement AS3X Reaction aii ai DI HI Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location Range Check your Radio System Before you fly range check the radio system Refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test information Oscillation Once the AS3X system is active after advancing the throttle for the first time you will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement In some flight conditions you may see oscillation the aircraft rocks back and forth on one axis due to overcontrol If oscillation occurs refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information Hand Launching For first flights we recommend you use the help of a friend to hand launch the model Hold the aircraft in the finger grips on the underside of the fuselage Face into the wind and advance the throttle to between 50 and 75 Give the aircraft a firm throw directly into the wind at a slight angle 10 degrees above the horizon Advance the throttle and climb out Flying Always choose a wide open space for flying Due to th
16. e con trol horn faces down Install 2 screws B to secure the horizontal tail into place Attach the clevis to the elevator control horn see instructions for clevis connection When needed disassemble in reverse order Plan flight for flying field conditions Ea Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter 7 i Gann d rrr mg Rare Bear Model Assembly Continued Wing Installation 1 Remove the canopy hatch A from the fuselage 2 Slide the wing tube B into the fuselage 3 Install the left and right wing C and D over the wing tube and into the wing slot of the fuselage while inserting the aileron servo connectors through the provided holes A CAUTION DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage 4 Secure the left and right wings to the fuselage using the included 4 screws E Tip If needed use hemostats or pliers to pull the servo connectors into the fuselage 5 Connect the aileron servos F from the wings to the Y harness connectors in the fuselage The left and right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the Y harness 6 Reinstall the canopy hatch on the fuselage Disassemble in reverse order IMPORTANT Correct operation of the AS3X system requires connection of both ailerons to the included Y harness and the AILE 2 channel of the receiver Clevis Installation and Control Centering Clevis Insta
17. e higher speeds of this aircraft it does require more room to fly than average foam models It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field If you are not flying at an approved site always avoid flying near houses trees wires and buildings You should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people such as busy parks schoolyards or soccer fields In flight trimming During your first flight trim the aircraft for level flight at 3 4 throttle Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter s trim switches to straighten the aircraft s flight path After landing adjust the linkages mechanically to account for trim changes and then reset the trims to neutral Ensure the aircraft will fly straight and level with no trim or sub trim After adjusting transmitter trim in the air or on the ground do not touch the control sticks for 5 seconds This al lows the receiver to learn the correct settings to optimize AS3X performance Failure to do so could affect flight performance 10 Landing For your first flights with the recommended battery pack EFLB33004S50 set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 3 minutes After three minutes land the aircraft Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model If at any time the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately to recharge the flight battery See the Low Voltage Cutoff LVC section for more details on maximizing batt
18. ery health and run time Land the aircraft into the wind in a soft area such as tall grass using the rec ommended landing rate Use a small amount of throttle for the initial approach Once the aircraft is on a proper approach angle and the aircraft will land in the proper area remove all throttle but maintain the descent During approach and landing keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind As you approach 2 3 feet in altitude begin your flare Continue easing back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down gently on the belly NOTICE If a crash is imminent reduce the throttle and trim fully Failure to do so could result in extra dam age to the airframe as well as damage to the ESC and motor A WARNING Always decrease throttle at propeller strike NOTICE After any impact always ensure the receiver is secure in the fuselage If you replace the receiver install the new receiver in the same orientation as the original receiver or damage may result NOTICE Crash damage is not covered under warranty NOTICE When you are finished flying never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot enclosed area such as a car Doing so can damage the aircraft Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell it will not hold a charge The ESC protects the flight battery from over discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Before the battery charge decreases too much LVC re
19. ete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton NOTICE Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your item submitted for service Non warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon acce
20. iver ensure that it is at least a 4 channel full range sport receiver Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions Installation AR636 shown 1 Remove the canopy from the fuselage 2 Mountthe receiver parallel to the length of the fuselage as shown Use double sided servo tape A CAUTION Incorrect installation of the receiver could cause a crash 3 Attach the appropriate control surfaces to the their respective ports on the receiver using the chart in the illustration Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter You need to bind your chosen Spektrum DSM2 DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation IMPORTANT Before binding a transmitter read the Transmitter Setup section of this manual to ensure that your transmitter is properly programmed for this aircraft IMPORTANT The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for operation specifically for this aircraft Refer to the receiver manual for cor rect setup if the receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver location of transmitter s Bind control Please visit www bindnfly com for a com plete list of compatible transmitters A CAUTION When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spekt
21. ject wireless source or another transmitter Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt connecting again Aircraft will not con Bind plug left installed in bind port Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before cycling power nect after binding pre o to transmitter ModelMatch radios onl odor memory Select correct model memory on transmitter Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound to a different air E craft using different DSM protocol Bind aircraft to transmitter E ie control horn linkage or servo Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections connect or replace as needed Control surface does Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect i E airplanes was selected Re bind or select correct airplanes in transmitter Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge flight battery BEC Battery Elimination Circuit of the ESC is damaged Replace ESC GE ada Transmitter settings are reversed ENN Direction Test and adjust the controls on transmitter 12 ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Recharge flight battery or replace battery that is no longer performing Motor power pulses Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone flight until weather is warmer then motor loses i power Battery is old worn out or damaged Replace bat
22. lanced propeller alance the propeller For more information view John Redman s propeller balancing video a Ree a com m vibration waea m receiver Loose aircraft controls aircraft controls Irregular servo movement servo movement Heie ESCH Reference AR636 manual to reduce gain value If you if you adjust trim more than 8 clicks adjust the clevis to remove tim trim more if you adjust trim more than 8 clicks adjust the clevis to remove tim 8 Clicks adjust the clevis to remove trim Sub Trim is not at neutral No Sub Trim is allowed Adjust the servo linkage Aircraft was not kept im mobile for 5 seconds after battery connection Trim is Trim is not at neutral at Trim is not at neutral Inconsistent flight performance still for 5 seconds Incorrect direction settings in the receiver which can Cause a crash Incorrect response to the AS3X Control Direction Test With the throttle stick in lowest position Disconnect battery then reconnect battery and keep the aircraft DO NOT fly Correct the direction settings refer to the receiver manual then fly Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Throttle not at idle and or throttle trim too high Throttle servo travel is lower than 100 Motor disconnected from ESC Damaged propeller and spinner collet or motor Propeller is out of balance Prop nut is too loose Spinner is not tight or fully seated in place Flight battery charge is low Completel
23. llation e Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage e Carefully spread the clevis then insert the clevis pin into the desired hole in the control horn e Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn Control Surface Centering After assembly and transmitter setup confirm that the control surfaces are centered If the control surfaces are not centered mechanically center the control surfaces by adjusting the linkages If adjustment is required turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver set the trims and sub trims to 0 then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo arms Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making changes NOTICE H control throws are changed from the factory settings the AR636 gain values may need to be adjusted Refer to the Spektrum AR636 manual for adjustment of gain values After flying you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response See the table to the right Horns t mo O O mo O O mo O O More control throw Less control throw Rare Bear PNP Receiver Selection and Installation The Spektrum AR636 receiver is recommended for ths airplane If you choose to install another rece
24. mm W 09mm A 5mm A 3mm W 5mm V 3mm Re E LES lt 10mm lt 8mm High low Raj am Im Center of 89mm back from leading edge at Gravity CG the root Flight Timer Dual Rates BNF PNP PLUG N PLAY Specifications AC pori 15 BL Brushless outrunner Installed ESC 70 Amp Switch Mode lt EM gt BEC Brushless ESC with EC3 Installed EFLA1070 Si 4 Servos SPMSA320 Installed r Receiver Spektrum AR636A 7 mp 6 Channel Sport Receiver Installed Recommended Battery Required GREET 3300mA 11 1V 4S 50C Li Po to EFLB33004550 Complete Recommended Battery Charger Required hu 4 cell Li Po battery balancing to charger Complete Recommended Transmitter Ren Viale Full Range 2 4GHz with SS i QMO Spektrum DSM2 DSMX Complete technology DX6i and above 34 6 in 880mm A I SE 34 0 in 865mm A Installed Installed Installed Required to Complete Required to Complete Required to Complete Required to Complete amp 46 7 OZ 1324g 287 sqin 18 5 sq dm Table of Contents FFM OU eege 4 Model Assembly cccccccssscccssssesssssreeessseesesseeeeeeetesesseteseeseteeens 4 Model Assembly Continue 5 Clevis Installation and Control Centering escecereenn 6 Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings n 6 PNP Receiver Selection and Installation 7 Tr
25. moves power supplied to the motor Power to the motor pulses showing that some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before stor age During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell LVC does not prevent the battery from over discharge during storage NOTICE Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery Tip Monitor your aircraft battery s voltage before and after flying by using a Li Po Cell Voltage Checker EFLA111 sold separately Repairs Thanks to the Z Foam material in this aircraft repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive hot glue regular CA epoxy etc When parts are not repairable see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number For a listing of all replacement and optional parts refer to the list at the end of this manual NOTICE Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries Rare Bear Post Flight Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC Required for Safety and battery life Power OFF the transmitter Remove the flight battery from the aircraft Repair or replace all damaged parts Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge 7 Make note of the flight conditions
26. ns 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 where you purchased the product 15 Replacement Parts e Ersatzteile e Pieces de rechange e Pezzi di ricambio SCH d l Jg Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numero Codice EFL1201 Spinner Rare Bear Spinner Rare Bear Ogiva Rare Bear EFL1202 Decal Set Rare Bear Dekorbogen Rare Bear Planche de d calcomanies Rare Bear Foglio con decalcomanie Rare Bear EFL1204 Prop Adapter Rare Bear Rare Bear Propeller Adapter Rare Bear Adaptateur d h lice Rare Bear Adattatore elica Rare Bear EFL1205 oo Bear Flachenverbinder Cle d aile Rare Bear EFL1212 Man pa Cockpit avec pilote Rare Bear sportello capottina con pilotino Painted Wing Set with Servo Covers Rare Bear Tragfl che lackiert m Ailes peintes avec trappes de set ali verniciate con coperture EFL1220 Rare Bear Gm Coie Rare Bear iam EFL1222 EFL1222 Rare Bear Rare Bear Gest ngeset sd Tringleries Rare Bear Rare Bear aste aste di comando sid comando EFL1225 peer SERIES E flite Rare Bear Hohenruder St
27. of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations excluding takeoff and landing no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and the pilot s helper s located at the flight line Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power except to divert it from striking an individual RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model s attitude and orientation at all times Hand held illumi nation systems are inadequate for night flying operations The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall a Maintain control during the entire flight maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot b Fly using the assistance of a camera or First Person View FPV only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document 550 C Fly using the assistance of autopilot or stabilization system only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document 560 Please see your local or regional modeling association s guidelines for proper safe operation of your model aircraft 13 Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby LLC Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase Wh
28. pts money orders and cashier s checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website http www horizonhobby com content _service center_render service center ATTENTION Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If received a non compliant Product will not be serviced Further the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un serviced Product through a carrier of the sender s choice and at the sender s expense Horizon will hold non compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification after which it will be discarded Rare Bear Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center Phone Number Email Address Address servicecenter horizonhobby com Repairs and Repair Requests RequestForm www quickbase com db Horizon Product Support Product Technical Assistance United States of America Service Parts Sales United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Horizon Technischer Service SCHEER Sales Horizon Hobby GmbH Horizon Hobby SAS Horizon Hobby China 49 0 33 0 FCC Information 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 inte
29. rference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not _ bghj7ey8c a GenNewRecord _ 888 959 2305 sales horizonhobby com sales horizonhobby co uk 44 0 1279 641 097 service horizonhobby de 4121 2655 100 infofrance horizonhobby com 160 18 34 90 info horizonhobby com cn 86 021 5180 9868 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Christian Junge StraBe 1 25337 Elmshorn Germany 77127 Lieusaint France Shanghai China 200060 This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2014122202 E flite Rare Bear with AS3X BNF Basic EFL1250 j Product s Item Number s Equipment class The o
30. rum DSM module you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel 1 Make sure the transmitter is powered off 2 Move the transmitter controls to neutral flight controls rudder elevators and ailerons or to low positions throttle throttle trim 3 Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port extension 4 Connect the flight battery to the ESC The ESC will produce a series of sounds One long tone then 3 short tones confirm that the LVC is set correctly for the ESC The orange bind LED on the receiver will begin to flash rapidly 5 Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch Refer to your transmitter s manual for binding D When the receiver binds to the transmitter the orange bind light on the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three ascending tones The tones indicate the ESC is armed provided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 7 Remove the bind plug from the bind port extension 8 Safely store the bind plug some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter using two part loops and clips 9 The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter un
31. tery Battery C rating might be too small Use recommended battery Rare Bear AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1 2014 A GENERAL A model aircraft is a non human carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport recreation education and or competition All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site 1 Model aircraft will not be flown a In a careless or reckless manner b At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited Model aircraft pilots will a Yield the right of way to all man carrying aircraft b See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate AMA Document 540 D c Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator d Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement e Not exceed a takeoff weight including fuel of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program AMA Document 520 A f Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircr
32. the property of others injury or even death e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to e Always use fully charged batteries interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered momentary loss of control e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles e Always keep moving parts clean traffic and people e Always keep parts dry e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional e Always let parts cool after use before touching support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc e Always remove batteries after use e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the e Always ensure failsafe is properly set before flying reach of children e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and e Never touch moving parts To register your product online visit www e fliterc com Rare Bear Box Contents Quick Start Information Blank Acro Model Transmitter Servo Reversing Normal Setu p Travel Adjust All Surfaces 100 and Landino V 12
33. til another binding is done The throttle will not arm if the transmitter s throttle control is not put at the lowest position If you encounter problems follow the binding instruc tions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instruc tions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Failsafe If the receiver loses transmitter communication the failsafe will activate When activated the airplane controls return to the neutral position estab lished during step 2 of the binding procedure Bind Plug Installation EEE sino PLUG 2 4GHz DSMX ARESAE 6CH SPORT RECEIVER OS ai gt Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection We recommend the E flite 3300mAh 11 1V 4S 50C Li Po battery EFLB33004S50 Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended batteries If using a battery other than those listed the battery should be within the range of capacity dimensions and weight of the E flite Li Po battery packs to fit in the fuselage Be sure the model balances at the recommended CG 1 Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings Power on the Transmitter then wait 5 seconds 2 Apply the loop side soft side of the hook and loop tape A to the bottom of your battery 3 Carefully lift the back of the canopy hatch B to remove 4 Install the fully charged battery C in the battery
34. y recharge flight battery Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions Aircraft will not re spond to throttle but responds to other controls Extra propeller noise or extra vibration Reduced flight time or aircraft under powered Ss i Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for flight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process fight E ae a few feet from aircraft disconnect and reconnect Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal ui l Aircraft will not Bind object wireless source or another transmitter Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding again GER to The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port Install bind plug in bind port and bind the aircraft to the transmitter Flight battery transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Bind switch or button not held long enough during Power off transmitter and repeat bind process Hold transmitter bind bind process button or switch until receiver is bound Transmitter too near aircraft during connecting Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and reconnect process flight battery to aircraft Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal ob
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