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1. BNF Bind N Fly Ready to fly redefined Ultra Micro B 17G Flying Fortress gt en 4 m er LE eZ Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation ASX Manuale di Istruzioni Elite ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT 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 A 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 wit
2. discharged not over discharged 250mAh battery takes approximately 40 minutes at the charger s 300mA charge rate e Always inspect the battery before charging e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges e Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging e ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTERIES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage e Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load e Never cover warning labels with hook and loop Strips e Never leave charging batteries unattended e Never charge batteries outside recommended levels e Never charge damaged batteries e Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger e Never allow minors to charge battery packs e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight 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 Any full range Spektrum DSM2 DSMX transmitter can bind to the DSM2 DSMX receiver Please visit www bindnfly com f
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4. 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 14 you will be asked to provide your complete 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 av
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6. DSMX 6Ch motor ESC Quadmotor ESC UM AS3X 2 3 Gram Linear 2 3 Gramm Linear Servo lin aire offset Servo di offset SPMSA2030L0 Long Throw Offset Offest Servo course longue 2 3 g corsa lunga lineari a Servo Ailerons Querruder Ailerons prestazioni elevate da 2 3 grammi Alettoni Replacement Servo Ersatzservom Pi ces de rechange Componenti meccanici SPM6336 Mechanics 2 3 echanik 2 3 Gramm m caniques servo di ricambio del servo Gram 2030L 2030L 2 3 g 2030 L 2030L da 2 3 grammi EFLC1008 1S USB Li Po E flite 1S USB Li Po ee USB Li Po 1S aoe 1S USB Charger 300mA Ladegerat 350mA ee Li aoe 300mA 250mAh 1S to USB E flite 250mAh 1S Adaptateur Li Po 1S Adattatore carica EFLC1009 Charger Adapter auf USB Ladeadapter med vers chargeur 250mAh 1S su USB SPMAS64100 Optional Parts and Accessories Optionale Bauteile und Zubehorteile Pi ces optionnelles et accessoires Pezzi opzionali e accessori Part e Nummer SP SE DE Num ro e Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione PK71039 Hook and Loop Set Parkzone Klettband Ultras Micros Bande Set fascette a strappo 5 Ultra Micros Set Ultra Micros auto agrippante 5 5 Ultra Micro Foam CA 1 0z E flite CA Kleber Pack Colle Cyano Confezione CA per Activator 2 oz Pack Schaum geeignet 29ml et Activateur espanso 30g EFLA208 Aktivatorspray 2 oz 59M compatibles attivatore 60g Pack polystyr ne DX5e DSMX DX5
7. EFLC1008 included with your aircraft has been designed to safely charge the Li Po battery A CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage e By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e H at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use immediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire e Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 5 49 C Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire e Always charge batteries away from flammable materials Battery Charging LED Indications CHARGING Solid Red MAX CHARGE off A CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate A CAUTION Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e g swollen bent broken or punctured A CAUTION Always disconnect the flight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging Charging a fully
8. age to the ESC in the receiver unit which may require replacement NOTICE Always decrease throttle at propeller strike This aircraft is equipped with Over Current Protection OCP This feature protects the ESC from overheating OCP stops the motor when the transmitter throttle is set too high and the propeller cannot turn The OCP will only activate when the throttle stick is positioned just above 1 2 throttle After the ESC stops the motor fully lower the throttle to re arm the ESC NOTICE Crash damage is not covered under the warranty Repairs Repair the aircraft using foam compatible CA cyanoacrylate adhesive or clear tape Only use foam compatible CA as other types of glue can damage the foam 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 foam compatible CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT handle the aircraft until the accelerant fully dries 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 foam V4 Die 4 Recharge the flight battery 5 Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge 6 Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flights Power Compone
9. ailable 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 accepts 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 Awww 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 Warranty and Service Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Phone Number Email Address Address Horizon Service Center servicecenter horizonhobby Repairs and Repair Requests com RequestForm www quickbase com db United States of Horizon Product Support hghj7ey8c 2a GenNewRecord 4105 Fieldstone Rd America Product Technical Assistance 888 959 2305 Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Sales sales horizonhobby com 888 959 2305 sales horizonhobby co uk Unit
10. cisions 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 REMEDY 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 n
11. d as the hatch will allow Center of Gravity CG At the wing root measure the CG location 37mm back from the forward most leading edge of the top wing 3 Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings on your transmitter Power on your transmitter then wait 5 seconds 4 Connect the battery to the ESC noting proper polarity Keep the plane immobile and away from wind for 5 seconds to allow the AS3X system to initialize A continuous LED indicates a successful connection A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the ESC when not flying to eliminate power supplied to the motor The ESC does not have an arming switch and will respond to any transmitter input when a signal is present A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the ESC when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged Control Direction Tests Traditional Control Direction Test You should bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction Make sure the tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them AS3X Control Direction Test This test ensures that the AS3X control system is funct
12. e date of purchase What 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 Battery power is down to the point of receiver ESC Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Recharge flight battery or replace battery that is no longer performing 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 13 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 de
13. e DSMX 5 Kanal Emetteur DX5e DSMX DX5e DSMX 5 Channel Transmitter Sender 5 voies Trasmettitore 5 canali DX6i DSMX 6 Channel DX6i DSMX 6 Kanal Emetteur DX6i DSMX DX6i DSMX Transmitter Sender 6 voies Trasmettitore 6 canali DX6 DSMX 6 Channel DX6 DSMX 6 Kanal Emetteur DX6 DSMX DX6 DSMX Transmitter Sender 6 voies Trasmettitore 6 canali DX7s DSMX Spektrum DX7s Emetteur DX7s DSMX DX7s DSMX 7 Channel Transmitter 7 Kanal Sender 7 voies Trasmettitore 7 canali DX8 DSMX Spektrum DX8 nur Emetteur DX8 DSMX DX8 DSMX Solo Transmitter Sender 8 voies trasmettitore DX9 DSMX Spektrum DX9 nur Emetteur DX9 DSMX DX9 DSMX Solo Transmitter Sender 9 voies trasmettitore DX10t Transmitter Spektrum DX10t nur Emetteur DX10t DX10t DSMX Solo Sender DSMX 10 voies trasmettitore DX18 Transmitter Spektrum DX18 nur Emetteur DX18 DSMX DX18 DSMX Solo Sender 18 voies trasmettitore 59 2014 Horizon Hobby LLC E flite AS3X Blade Celectra DSM DSM2 DSMX ModelMatch Bind N Fly the Bind N Fly logo 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 All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners US 7 898 130 US D578 146 PRC ZL 200720069025 PRC ZL 2007001249 Other patents pending e www e
14. e desired control response A CAUTION When these are incorrectly connected for the pilot s skill level unexpected aircraft response to controls can result This can cause damage to the aircraft and personal injury Dual Rates To obtain the best flight performance we recommend using a DSM2 DSMX radio capable of adjustable Dual Rates The suggested settings shown here are the recommended starting settings Adjust according to the individual preferences after the initial flight NOTICE Do not set your transmitter travel adjust over 100 If the TRAVEL ADJUST is set over 100 it will not result in more control movement it will overdrive the servo and cause damage It is normal for linear servos to make significant noise The noise is not an indication of a faulty Servo Centering Controls After First Flights For best performance with AS3X it is important that excessive trim is not used If the aircraft re quires excessive transmitter trim 4 or more clicks of trim per channel return the transmitter trim to zero and adjust the linkages mechanically so that the control surfaces are in the flight trimmed position Aileron Elevator Rudder o o o o o o O gt o O lo Dual Rate cea Tip For the first flight fly the model in low rate Flying Tips and Repairs We recommend flying your aircraft outside in calm conditions Always avoid flying near houses trees wires and buildings You should als
15. e sure a left or right propeller is installed on the correct side A propeller marked with an R is for the left side when faceing the front of the aircraft e Assemble each nacelle using clear tape 10 Installing the Retracted Landing Gear To Install the retracted landing gear 1 Insert the retracted landing gear into the retaining slot in the nacelle as shown Tip Install the retracted landing gear for hand launching and landing on grass While these are le installed avoid landing on concrete or pavement Su Installing the Landing Gear To install the included landing gear 1 Insert the landing gear strut wire into the retaining slot in the nacelle as shown 11 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surfaces not at Control surfaces may not have been Center control surfaces mechanically by neutral position when mechanically centered from factory adjusting the U bends on control linkages hi done SEE e Aircraft was moved after the flight battery Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery was connected and before sensors while keeping the aircraft still for 5 seconds initialized Model flies inconsis Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 Keep the aircraft immobile for 5 seconds after tently from flight to seconds after battery was plugged in plugging in the battery EE Trims are moved too far from neutral Neutralize trims and mechanically adjust position linkages to cent
16. ect flight battery to aircraft Replace recharge batteries Select the right transmitter or bind to the new one Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt linking again Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls Do a check of wires and connections con nect or replace as needed Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge flight battery Control linkage does not move freely Make sure control linkage moves freely Controls reversed Transmitter settings reversed Adjust controls on transmitter appropriately Motor loses power Damage to motor or power components Do a check of motor and power components for damage replace as needed Nut on prop shaft is too tight Loosen prop shaft nut until propeller shaft turns freely Motor power quickly decreases and in creases then motor loses power Motor ESC is not armed Over Current Protection OCP stops the Fully lower throttle and throttle trim to after landing motor when the transmitter throttle is set arm ESC high and the propeller cannot turn Servo locks or freezes Travel adjust value is set above 100 Set Travel adjust to 100 or less and or set at full travel overdriving the servo sub trims to Zero and adjust linkages mechanically 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 th
17. ent not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death batteries e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control e Always use fully charged batteries e Always keep the transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always keep moving parts clean e Always keep parts dry e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always remove batteries after use e Always ensure failsafe is properly set before flying e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring e Never touch moving parts Table of Contents Charger Warnings tee iii 4 Battery Charging i 4 Transmitter and Receiver Binding 5 Low Voltage Cutoff VC 5 ESC Receiver Arming Battery Installation and Center of Gravity 6 Control Direction Tests 7 Control Centering EN 8 Control Horn Settings 8 DARCOS a a 8 Flying Tips and Repairs seeren 9 POSE FIQRE CheCKIISL 2 penta 9 Specifications L 18 3 in 465mm 4 2 750z 78 Q ll Wing Area 87 5 sq in 5 65 sq dm Preflight Checklist v ini 1 Charge flight battery 2 Install flight battery in aircraft once it has been fully charged a 3 Bind aircraft to transmitter 4 Make sure linkages move freely 5 Perform Cont
18. er control surfaces Controls oscillate in Propellers are unbalanced causing exces Remove propellers and rebalance or replace flight model rapidly sive vibration it if damaged jumps or moves Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not respond Throttle stick and or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle to throttle but responds trim at lowest setting to other controls Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from receiver Open fuselage and make sure motor is connected to the receiver Extra propeller noise or Damaged propeller gear or motor Replace damaged parts Sia v teen Prop is out of balance Remove and balance propeller or replace with a balanced propeller Spinning propeller Wrong propeller for that side of the Install correct propeller for that side of does not pull the aircraft the aircraft A propeller marked with an aircraft forward R is for the left side when facing the front of the aircraft Reduced flight time or Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery SE Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions 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 LED on receiver flashes Transmitter too near aircraft during binding Power off
19. h caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to operate 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 warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Safety Precautions and Warnings e Always keep a safe distance in all directions e Never operate your model with low transmitter around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equip ment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Always avoid water exposure to all equipm
20. ioning properly Aircraft movement AS3X Reaction Advance the throttle to 25 to activate the AS3X system Fully lower the throttle Move the entire aircraft as shown and ensure the control surfaces move in the direction indicated in the graphic If the control surfaces 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 AS3X is active until the battery is disconnected Control Centering Before the first flights or in the event of an accident make sure the flight control surfaces are centered Adjust the linkages mechanically if the control surfaces are not centered Use of the transmitter sub trims may not correctly center the aircraft control surfaces due to the mechanical limits of linear servos 1 Make sure the control surfaces are neutral when the transmitter controls and trims are centered The transmitter sub trim must always be set to zero 2 When needed use a pair of pliers to carefully bend the metal linkage see illustration 3 Make the U shape narrower to make the connector shorter Make the U shape wider to make the linkage longer Control Horn Settings The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making changes After flying you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for th
21. nts Service A CAUTION DO NOT handle propeller parts while the flight battery is connected Personal injury could result Disassembly IMPORTANT Service only one motor at a time Propellers and hardware are not interchangeable 1 Disconnect the battery from the ESC receiver le 2 Carefully cut the tape on each nacelle and remove the bottom half IMPORTANT Removing tape or decals can remove paint from the fuselage 3 Hold the prop shaft using needle nose pliers or hemostats 4 Turn the propellers as shown to remove and install 5 Hold the nut A on the end of the prop shaft using needle nose pliers or hemostats 6 Turn the gear on the shaft to remove the nut 7 Gently pull the shaft B from the gearbox C and make sure the washer D and two bushings E are not lost 8 Disconnect the motor from the ESC receiver 9 Gently push the motor out of the gearbox and remove the motor through the bottom of the nacelle NOTICE DO NOT remove the gearbox from the aircraft Damage to the aircraft will result Assembly Assemble the aircraft using the instructions above in reverse order e Correctly align the prop shaft gear with the pinion gear on the motor e Connect the motor to the ESC receiver Ensure that the propellers spin in the correct direction When facing the front of the aircraft the left propellers spin clockwise the right propellers spin counter clockwise e Mak
22. o be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people such as busy parks schoolyards or soccer fields Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft Takeoff a Place the aircraft in position for takeoff facing into the wind if flying outdoors Set dual rates to low position and gradually increase the throttle to to full and steer with the rudder Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to check trim Once the trim is adjusted begin exploring the flight envelope of the aircraft Landing Land into the wind This is very important for this model Fly the aircraft to approximately 6 inches 15cm or less above the runway using a small amount of throttle for the entire descent Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to flare During flare keep the wings level and the airplane pointed into the wind Gently lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on all three wheels Avoid power off landing with fixed landing gear installed Propeller drag can reduce airspeed and flare For belly landings power off before touch down Post Flight Checklist Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC Required for safety and battery life 2 Power OFF the transmitter 3 Remove the flight battery from the aircraft Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the lowest possible positions during a crash could result in dam
23. or a complete list of compatible transmitters v Binding Procedure A CAUTION When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum 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 Refer to your transmitter s unique instructions for binding to a receiver location of transmitter s Bind control 2 Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the aircraft 3 Power off your transmitter 4 Connect the flight battery in the aircraft The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly typically after 5 seconds 6 Put your transmitter into bind mode Refer to your transmitter s manual for binding button or switch instructions 7 After 5 to 10 seconds the receiver status LED will turn solid indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter If the LED does not turn solid refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of Zz 5 Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in low position the manual Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per from the aircraft after each flight Charge your Li Po cell it will not hold a charge The aircraft s ESC battery to about half capacity before storage Make protects the flight battery from over discharge sure the battery charge does no
24. otice 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 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 H 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 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
25. pment by handing it over to a designated collections 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 X This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility Say 15 Replacement Parts Ersatzteile Pieces de rechange Pezzi di ricambio Part e Nummer ch S GE ae Nimaroce Codie Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione EFLU5302 Decals UMX B 17G E flite UMX B 17G Planche de d coration Adesivi UMX B 17G Dekorbogen UMX B 17G EFLU5303 ee gear UMX E flite UMX B 17G Train d atterrissage Carrello UMX B 17G Fahrwerk UMX B 17G ETS 4 EE Hatch E flite UMX B 17G Nez trappe a batterie Portello UMX B 17G Akkuklappe Nase UMX B 17G UMX B Pushrods amp Control E flite UMX B 17G Tringleries et guignols Rinvii e squadrette EFLU5307 Horns UMX B 17G Gestange und UMX B 17G UMX B 17G Ruderhorner EFLU5309L Left Motors 2 UMX E flite UMX B 17G Moteurs gauches 2 Motori sinistri UMX B 17G Motor links UMX B 17G B 17G EFLU5
26. rol Direction Test with transmitter 6 Perform AS3X Control Direction Test with aircraft To register your product online go to www e fliterc com Power Components Service cccccnen 10 Installing the Retracted Landing Gear 11 Installing the Landing Gear 11 Troubleshooting Guide 12 Troubleshooting Guide Continued 13 Limited VAR Visco 13 Warranty and Service Information 15 Compliance Information for the European Union 15 Replacement Parts 58 Optional Parts and Accessories 59 Installed Motor 4 6mm Brushed Inrunner Left and Right Rotation Receiver Spektrum AS6410Q DSMX 6Ch UM AS3X Receiver w Quad motor ESC SPMAS64100 Servo 2 2 3 Gram Performance Linear Long Throw Servo Offset SPMSA2030L0 Included Battery 250mAh 18 3 7V 20C Li Po EFLB2501520 Battery Charger E flite 1S USB Li Po Charger 300mA ELFC1008 and adapter EFLC1009 N dl Needed to Complete Recommended Transmitter Spektrum DSM2 DSMX full range with dual rates DX4e and up 8 Adjust center of gravity i 9 Perform a radio system Range Check 10 Find a safe and open area E 11 Plan flight for flying field conditions 12 Set flight timer for 5 minutes for first flight PTT Stats OOO E Charger Warnings The battery charger
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28. t fall below 3V per using Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Once the battery cell Failure to unplug a connected battery will result discharges to 3V per cell the LVC will reduce the in trickle discharge power to the motor in order to leave adequate power to the receiver and servos to land the airplane For your first flights set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 5 minutes Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model When the motor power decreases land the aircraft immediately and replace or recharge the flight dalla Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery i Always disconnect and remove the Li Po battery ESC Receiver Arming Battery Installation and Center of Gravity A CAUTION Always keep hands away from the o propellers When armed the motors will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement Arming the ESC receiver also occurs after binding as previously described but subsequent connection of a flight battery requires the following steps AS3X The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for the first time Once active the control surfaces may move rapidly and noisily on the aircraft This is normal AS3X technology will remain active until the battery is disconnected 0 Vga 1 Remove the battery hatch from the fuselage 2 Attach the battery to the hook and loop strip so the battery is as far forwar
29. transmitter move transmitter a and aircraft will not bind process larger distance from aircraft disconnect and to transmitter during reconnect flight battery to aircraft and follow binding binding instructions Bind switch or button not held long enough Power off transmitter and repeat bind pro during bind process cess Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large Move aircraft and transmitter to another metal object wireless source or another location and attempt binding again transmitter 12 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Problem Possible Cause LED on receiver flashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmit ter after binding flight battery to aircraft Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatch radios only Flight battery transmitter battery charge is too low Transmitter may have been bound to a different model or with a different DSM Protocol Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object wireless source or another transmitter Control surface does not move servo damage Wire damaged or connections loose Less than a 5 second wait between first powering on transmitter and connecting Control surface control horn linkage or Solution Leaving transmitter on disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Select correct model memory on transmitter and disconnect and reconn

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