ParkZone ArtiZan
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1. i parkzone ArtiZam Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni BNF Bind N Fly Ready to fly redefined PLUG N PLAY EN NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc 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 with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to oper ate this Pro2. 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 www horizonhobby com content service center render service center ATTENTION Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the coun try 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 Contact Information EN Country of Purchase United States of America Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center Repairs and Repair Requests Phone Number Email Address servicecenter horizonhobby com RequestForm Horizon Product Support Product Technical Assistance www quickbase com db bghj7ey8c a GenNewRecord 888 959 2305 Sales sales horizonhobby com 888 959 2305 Address 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA United Kingdom Service Parts Sales Horizon Hobby Limited sales horizonhobby co uk 44 0 1279 641
3. sub trims to 0 then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces HAS S EN EN Transmitter Setup IMPORTANT The AR635 receiver s default setting is for Sport mode using the DX6i transmitter and above If you choose to fly using another transmitter you must refer to the receiver manual for instructions A DSM2 DSMX four channel or better transmitter with dual rates is required for flying this aircraft The Spektrum DX4e DX5e DX6i DX7s DX8 DX9 DX10t DX18 and JR X9503 11X or 12X transmitters may be used The settings below are recommended starting settings For the best flight experience we recommend flying your aircraft with the Dual Rate switched to high rate However if the control response is too great low rate is still available Transmitters DX6i and Above sia Ve ee 100 Always leave servo travel at 100 Use dual rates for a low rate setting For proper flight performance do not set dual rates below 50 only possible on a computerized transmitter Tip DX6i transmitters can activate all three channel rates aileron elevator and rudder using a combined Dual Rates switch Rates and expo can also be adjusted if the recommended rates are not comfortable Tip DX7s and above transmitters can activate rates on one Dual Rates switch like the DX6i transmitter However DX7s and above transmitters can also activate rates and exponential on the same switch as the flight
4. Control Direction Test to ensure the aircraft responds cor rectly to your transmitter Once you are sure the aircraft responds cor Aircraft AS3X Reaction movement rectly move the aircraft as shown to ensure the AS3X system moves the control surfaces in their proper direction If the control surfaces do not respond as shown do not fly the aircraft Refer to the receiver manual for more information The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for the first time after the flight battery is connected Once the AS3X is active the control surfaces may move rapidly on the aircraft This is normal AS3X will remain active until the battery is disconnected Gain Adjustment This aircraft and receiver were rigorously tuned for various flight conditions On rare occasions you might still see oscillation Refer to Flying Tips and the Troubleshooting Guide for more informa tion about oscillation or the option for axis gain adjustment F4 Flying Tips Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location Range Check your Radio System After final assembly range check the radio system with the aircraft Refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual 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 os
5. Sender Emetteur DX7s DSMX 7 voies canali DX8 DSMX 8 Channel Trans Spektrum DX8 DSMX 8 Kanal Emetteur DX8 DSMX 8 voies DX8 DSMX Trasmettitore 8 mitter Sender canali DX9 DSMX 9 Channel Trans Spektrum DX9 DSMX 9 Kanal Emetteur DX9 DSMX 9 voies DX9 DSMX Trasmettitore 9 mitter Sender canali DX18 DX18QQ DSMX 18 Channel Transmitter Spektrum DX18 DX18QQ DSMX 18 Kanal Sender Emetteur DX18 DX18QQ DSMX 18 voies DX18 DX18QQ DSMX Trasmet titore 18 canali 2014 Horizon Hobby Inc ParkZone ArtiZan E flite Celectra EC3 DSM DSM2 DSMX Z Foam Bind N Fly the BNF logo Plug N Play and ModelMatch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc 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 i parkzone www parkzone com PKZ6975 PKZ6980 Created 02 14 42973 1
6. Trim change Trim is not at neutral If you adjust trim more than 8 clicks adjust the clevis to remove trim E EE Sub Trim is not at neutral No Sub Trim is allowed Adjust the servo arm or the clevis mode is switched Incorrect Incorrect direction settings in DO NOT fly Correct the direction settings refer to the receiver manual then fly response to the the receiver which can cause AS3X Control a crash Direction Test EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will notre Throttle not at lowest position or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting iud Geet Throttle servo travel is lower than 100 Make sure throttle servo travel is 100 or greater G Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from ESC Make sure motor is connected to the ESC Extra propeller noise Damaged propeller and spinner collet or motor Replace damaged parts or extra vibration Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller Prop nut is too loose Tighten the prop nut Spinner is not tight or fully seated in place Tighten the spinner or remove the spinner and turn it 180 degrees Reduced flight time Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery or aircraft underpow Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward KS Flight battery damaged Replac
7. battery life Power OFF the transmitter Remove the flight battery from the aircraft Recharge the flight battery Repair or replace all damaged parts DARWIN Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge 7 Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flight To register your product online visit www parkzone com EN EN BNF BIND N FLY Refer to the charging warnings It is recommended to charge the battery while you inspect the aircraft The flight battery will be required to confirm proper aircraft operation in future steps LN CAUTION The balance connector must be inserted into the correct port of your charger prior to charging Purchase optional 12V adapters HBZ6513 or HBZ4747 to power your charger more conveniently DC Li Po Balancing Charger PKZ1040 Features Charges 2 to 3 cell lithium polymer battery packs Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2 amp Simple single push button operation LED charge status indicator LED cell balance indicator Audible beeper indicates power and charge status 12V accessory outlet input cord Specifications e Input power 10 5 15V DC 3 amp e Charges 2 to 3 cell Li Po packs with minimum capacity of 300mAh Battery Charging v Battery Charging Process NOTICE Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged Look at the battery to mak
8. 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 construction of 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 EN EN Motor Service Disassembly Assembly CAUTION Always disconnect the flight battery from the aircraft before Assemble in reverse order removing the propeller e Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires 1 Remove the screw A and spinner B from the collet C The propeller size numbers 10 75 x 8 must face out from the motor for cor 2 Remove the spinner nut D propeller E backplate F and collet from the rect propeller operation motor shaft H You will need a tool to turn the spinner nut e A tool is required to tighten the spinner nut on the collet 3 Remove the 2 screws I from the cowling J Carefully remove the cowli
9. 097 Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Germany Horizon Technischer Service Sales Horizon Hobby GmbH service horizonhobby de 49 0 4121 2655 100 Christian Junge StraBe 1 25337 Elmshorn Germany France Service Parts Sales Horizon Hobby SAS infofrance horizonhobby com 33 0 1 60 18 34 90 11 Rue Georges Charpak 77127 Lieusaint France China Service Parts Sales Horizon Hobby China info horizonhobby com cn 86 021 5180 9868 Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd Shanghai China 200060 Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2013121804 Product s PKZ Artizan BNF Item Number s PKZ6980 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require ments of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and LVD Directive 2006 95 EC EN 301 489 1 1 9 2 2012 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN55022 2010 AC 2011 Uf fJ EN55024 2010 Robert Peak Chief Financial Officer Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc i Champaign IL USA Horizon Hobby Inc Dec 18 2013 Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2013121805 Product s PKZ Artizan PNP Item Number s PK
10. 1V 3S 25C 2200mAh LiPo 11 1V 3S 25C 2200MAH Li Po 11 1V 3S 25C 2200MAH Li Po EFLA111 Li Po Cell Voltage Checker E flite Li Po Cell Volt Checker Contr leur de tension Li Po Controllo tensione batteria LiPo DYNC2015 Prophet Precept 80W LCD Prophet Precept 80W LCD DYNC2015 Chargeur Prophet Per Prophet Precept 80W LCD AC DC Battery Charger AC DC Akku Ladeger t cept AC DC 80W LCD ACDC Carica Batterie 200W DC multi chemistry bat E flite 200W DC Multi Akku 200W DC Caricabatterie univer EFLC3020 tery charger Ladegerat Chargeur multiple DC 200W sale Celectra 15VDC Alimentation Celectra Alimentatore Celectra 15V c c EFLC4010 250W Power Supply E flite 15VDC 250W Netzteil EU CC 15 V 250 W 250 W DYN1405 Li Po Charge Protection Bag Dynamite LiPoCharge Protection Sac de charge Li Po grand mod le Busta protezione grande per LiPo Large Bag groB DYN1400 ooo Protection Bag Bao kin LiPoCharge Protection Sac de charge Li Po petit mod le Busta protezione piccola per LiPo Spektrum DX4e DSMX 4 Kanal 3 SE 4 Channel Trans Sender _ Emetteur DX4e DSMX 4 voies SE Trasmettitore 4 ohne Empfanger Spektrum DX5e DSMX 5 Kanal SC 5 Channel Trans Sender Emetteur DX5e DSMX 5 voies SET Trasmettitore 5 ohne Empfanger DX6i DSMX 6 Channel Trans mitter Spektrum DX6i DSMX 6 Kanal Sender Emetteur DX6i DSMX 6 voies DX6i DSMX Trasmettitore 6 canali DX7s DSMX 7 Channel Trans Spektrum DX7s DSMX 7 Kanal DX7s DSMX Trasmettitore 7 mitter
11. 7 Poweron the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch 8 When the receiver binds to the transmitter the 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 9 Remove the bind plug from the bind port 10 Safely store the bind plug 11 The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until 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 instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office EN PNP Receiver Selection and Installation PLUG N PLAY The Spektrum AR635 receiver is recommended for ths airplane If you choose to install another receiver ensure that it is at least a 6 channel full range sport receiver Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions Remove the canopy from the fuselage Install your full range sport receiver in the fuselage using double sided servo tape Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate channels of the receiver Attach the aileron Y harness to the ailero
12. Z6975 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require ments of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN55022 2010 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 CE Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA Dec 18 2013 hl fat Robert Peak Chief Financial Officer Horizon Hobby Inc 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 T Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste mmm 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 Replacement Parts e Ersatzteile e Pi ces de rechange e Pezzi di ricambio Part 4 Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Num ro Codice PKZ6908 Spinner ArtiZan Spinner ArtiZan Cone ArtiZan Ogiva ArtiZan PKZ6903 Lan
13. age A CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate NOTICE If using a battery other than the included Li Po battery refer to your battery manufacturer s instructions for charging Transmitter and Receiver Binding For a list of compatible D5M2 DSMX transmitters please visit www bindnfly com 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 Bind Plug Installation AR635 6CH SPORT RECEIVER EE X v 9 li SPEKTRUM 2 4GHz DSM Technology Failsafe If the receiver loses transmitter communication the failsafe will activate When activated the airplane controls return to the neutral position established during step 3 of the binding procedure 4 1 Refer to your transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver 2 Ensure the transmitter is powered off 3 Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle is in the low position 4 Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port 5 Connectthe flight battery to the ESC The ESC will produce a series of sounds One long tone then three short tones confirm that the LVC is set for the ESC 6 The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly
14. and or property damage e By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e f at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use im mediately 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 Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 5 49 C Do not store the battery or aircraft in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire Always charge batteries away from flammable materials e Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged batteries Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTER IES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips Never leave charging batteries unattended Never charge batteries outside recommended levels Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger Never al
15. aser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the 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 modi fication 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 appli cable 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 requi
16. cillation the aircraft rocks back and forth on one axis due to overcontrol If oscillation occurs decrease airspeed If oscillation persists refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information Takeoff Place the aircraft in position for takeoff facing into the wind Select low rates for first takeoff and gradually increase the throttle to 3 4 to full and steer with the rudder Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude Flying Fly the airplane and trim it for level flight at 3 4 throttle 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 Landing Flight times of 7 minutes or more are achievable if using proper throttle management 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 If the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight bat tery It is not recommended to fly the battery to Low Voltage Cutoff LVC To land the aircraft fly the aircraft down to the ground using 1 4 1 3 throttle to allow for enough energy for a proper flare The aircraft is easiest to land doing a wheel landing two point where the aircraft touches down on the main landing gear first while the tailwheel is still off the ground The aircraft can also be lande
17. d in a three point attitude where all three wheels touch down at the same time When the aircraft touches down reduce back pressure on the elevator stick to prevent the plane from becoming airborne again If landing on grass it is best to hold full up elevator after touchdown and when taxiing to prevent nosing over Once on the ground avoid sharp turns until the plane has slowed enough to prevent scraping the wingtips A WARNING NOTICE If a crash is imminent reduce the throttle and trim fully Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe as well as damage to the ESC and motor NOTICE Crash damage is not covered under war ranty 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 decrease throttle at propeller strike 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 removes 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
18. ding gear set ArtiZan Fahrwerk Set ArtiZan Ee d atterrissage principal Set del carrello di atterraggio ArtiZan PKZ6925 Horizontal Stab ArtiZan H henleitwerk ArtiZan Stabilisateur ArtiZan Stabilizzatore orizzontale ArtiZan PKZ6912 Canopy Hatch ArtiZan Kabinenhaube Klappe ArtiZan Verri re ArtiZan Capottina Portello ArtiZan PKZ6923 Servo Horns Arms set ArtiZan Servoh rner u Arme ArtiZan Set de palonniers ArtiZan Set squadrette servi ArtiZan PKZ6924 Decal Sheet ArtiZan Dekorbogen ArtiZan Set de palonniers ArtiZan Foglio adesivi ArtiZan PKZ6922 Pushrod Set ArtiZan Gestangeset ArtiZan Set de tringleries ArtiZan Set rinvii ArtiZan PKZ6967 Bare Fuse ArtiZan a ArtiZan Rumpf o Einbauten Fuselage nu ArtiZan Solo fusoliera ArtiZan PKZ6928 Motor mount ArtiZan Motorbefestigung ArtiZan ArtiZan Support moteur ArtiZan Supporto del motore ArtiZan PKZ6920 Wing Set ArtiZan Parkzone ArtiZan Tragflachenset ArtiZan Ale ArtiZan Set ala ArtiZan PKZ6921 Wing and stab Tube ArtiZan Tragfl chen u Leitwerksverbinder Cl d aile et de stabilisateur ArtiZan 1 Geert Stapiliz PKZ6926 Cowl ArtiZan Parkzone ArtiZan Motorhaube ArtiZan Capot ArtiZan Capottina motore ArtiZan 480 Brushless Outrunner Motor n Moteur brushless 480 cage tournante Motore 480 Brushless Outrunner PKZ4416 960Kv BI AuBenlaufer 960kV 960Kv 960Kv PKZ6910 Prop Adapter ArtiZan E ArtiZan Propeller Adapter Adaptateur d h lice ArtiZan Adattatore elica Ar
19. duct 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 Inc 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 WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found in a Horizon Hobby product always purchase from Horizon Hobby Inc or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high quality Spektrum product Horizon Hobby Inc 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 Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to
20. e flight battery and follow flight battery instructions Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery C rating is too low Replace battery or use battery with correct C rating Aircraft will not Bind Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and recon during binding to nect flight battery to aircraft transmitter Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt wireless source or another transmitter binding again 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 bind Power off transmitter and repeat bind process Hold transmitter bind process button or switch until receiver is bound Aircraft will not con Transmitter too near aircraft during connecting process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and nect after binding to reconnect flight battery to aircraft transmitter Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt wireless source or another transmitter connecting again Bind plug left installed in bind port Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plu
21. e servos so each arm s neutral position is perpendicular or as close to 90 as possible loosen and adjust the servo arm splines on the servo only when needed DO NOT use sub trims to make fine adjustments off center sub trim will affect servo travel and AS3X operation 2 Adjust linkage lengths so the control surfaces center when the servo arm is close to perpendicular 3 Set rates in the transmitter as recommended CAUTION For safe operation always re bind the airplane after setup is complete to ensure the failsafe is updated with the latest setup EN Center of Gravity CG The CG location is 76mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the root For first flights install the recommended flight battery all the way forward secured by the strap as shown Aircraft CG and weight is based on an E flite 11 1V 1800mAh 30C battery EFLB18003S30 installed AAAAAAAANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANAAA 76mm 3 inches back from the leading edge of the wing at the root Control Direction Test Transmitter Aircraft Reaction Command Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move in the proper direction Up Elevator t t EEN 3 Command y Down Elevator NC Command 4 i t _ Stick Right L c i i t 4 gt _ Stick Right o gt S i 4 Stick Left dau EN AS3X Control Direction Test Perform the
22. e sure it is not damaged e g swollen bent broken or punctured 1 Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply 12V accessory outlet 2 When the Li Po charger has been correctly powered up there will be an approximate 3 second delay then an audible beep and the green ready LED will flash Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the battery the included 2200mAh Li Po battery will charge at 2 0 amps which is 1C DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging 4 Move the cell selector switch to 3 cell for your battery Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 3 cell it has 4 pins charger port The green and red LEDs may flash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells Balancing prolongs the life of the battery When the battery is fully charged there will be an audible beep for approximately 3 seconds and the green LED will glow solid Attempting to charge an over discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly flash and beep indicating an error has oc curred Always disconnect the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging A CAUTION Overcharging a battery can cause a fire A CAUTION Only use a charger specifically designed to charge a Li Po battery Failure to do so could result in fire causing injury or property dam
23. f the receiver 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 After flying you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response See the table below More control throw Less control throw y ma Usooo Horizontal Tail Installation Factory Settings Horns Arms gt 5 Elevator S 2 Q9 Hal gt i Rudder o Q A Ailerons o Q 1 Slide the horizontal tail tube A into the hole in the rear of the fuselage 2 Install the left and right horizontal tails B onto the fuselage as shown Ensure the control horn faces down 3 Apply 4 pieces of tape C to the fuselage mounts one on the top and bot tom of each half of the horizontal tail 4 Attach the clevis to the elevator control horn see instructions for clevis connection When needed disassemble in reverse order Clevis Installation Tip Turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage Carefully spread the clevis then insert the clevis pin into the desired hole in the control horn Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver set the trims and
24. g before cycling power Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatch Select correct model memory on transmitter radios only Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound using different DSM Bind aircraft to transmitter protocol Control surface does Control surface control horn linkage or servo damage 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 Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect model Re bind or select correct model in transmitter was selected Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge flight battery BEC Battery Elimination Circuit of the ESC is damaged Replace ESC Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust the controls on transmitter appropriately Motor power pulses ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Recharge flight battery or replace battery that is no longer performing then motor loses Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone flight until weather is warmer power Battery is old worn out or damaged Replace battery Battery C rating might be too small Use recommended battery Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon warrants to the original purch
25. ights refer to the Initializing the AR635 section of the AR635 receiver manual 6 Reinstall the battery hatch Push the rear of the battery hatch securely to ensure the latch is fully engaged EN Landing Gear Installation 1 Install the landing gear strut A with the strut raked to the rear as shown 2 Install the U cover B on the fuselage 3 Install the fairings C marked L and R on the fuselage by using 4 screws D Disassemble in reverse order 1 Slide the wing tube A into the fuselage A CAUTION DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage 2 Install the left and right wings B and C over the wing tube and into the wing slot of the fuselage while inserting the aileron servo connectors through the provided holes 3 Invert the fuselage so the landing gear is facing up Secure the left and right wings to the fuselage using the included screws D 4 Remove the canopy E from the fuselage Tip If needed use hemostats or pliers to pull the servo connectors into the fuselage 5 Connect the aileron servos 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 Replace the canopy Disassemble in reverse order IMPORTANT Correct operation of the AS3X system requires connection of both ailerons to the included Y harness and the AILE channel o
26. interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Always keep aircraft in sight and under control Always use fully charged batteries Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered Always remove batteries before disassembly Always keep moving parts clean Always keep parts dry Always let parts cool after use before touching Always remove batteries after use Always ensure failsafe is properly set before flying Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring Never touch moving parts Battery Warning The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely balance and charge the Li Po battery AN CAUTION All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury
27. low minors to charge battery packs Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight Table of Contents Center of Gravity CG sciiti 9 a Control Direction Test 9 Transmitter and Receiver Binding sss 4 AS3X Control Direction Test 10 dala 4 Flying Tips iii 11 Battery Installation and ESC Arming sess D Motor Service ee ees 12 Receiver Selection and Installaton ee 9 Troubleshooting Guide AG 12 Landing Gear Installation eene 6 Troubleshooting Guide sse 13 Wing Installation si D Limited Warranty i 14 Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings 7 Warranty and Service Contact Information 15 Horizontal Tail Installation EE 7 Compliance Information for the European Union 15 Clevis Installation Replacement parts 58 Transmitter Setup Optional TEE 59 Ta Box Contents Quick Start Reference High Dual Rates 100 96 7096 76mm CG 3 inches back from the leading edge of the wing at the root First Flight 5 Min Flight Timer Setting Specifications L 1080 0mm 42 5 in 3 Motor Installed 480 Brushless Outrunner Motor 960Kv PKZ4416 Installed 2 x Aileron Servo
28. mode Channel 5 Dual Rates Low Rate 70 Dual Rate High Rate Aileron 100 Elevator Rudder 70 100 v Transmitters DX4e and DX5e Before binding for Non computerized Transmitters DX4e DX5e 1 Set all trims to NEUTRAL 0 2 Move the transmitter Dual Rate switch to High Rate After binding 1 Check and adjust the servos so each arm s neutral position is perpendicular or as close to 90 as possible loosen and adjust the servo arm splines on the servo only when needed DO NOT use sub trims to make fine adjustments off center sub trim will affect servo travel and AS3X operation 2 Adjust linkage lengths so the control surfaces center when the servo arm is close to perpendicular 3 Set rates in the transmitter as recommended GAUTION For safe operation always re bind the airplane after setup is complete to ensure the failsafe is updated with the latest setup Y Transmitter Setup Checklist Before binding for Computerized Transmitters DX6i DX7 DX7se DX7s DX8 DX9 DX10t DX18 1 Choose a blank model memory with only default zero settings including trim and sub trim 2 Choose Wing Aircraft Type for single aileron servo 3 Set all sub trims to NEUTRAL 0 4 Set servo travel values to 100 for Aileron Elevator and Rudder 5 Set the Dual Rate to 100 70 for Aileron Elevator and Rudder After binding 1 Check and adjust th
29. n channel of the receiver Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of the receiver Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection We recommend the E flite 1800mAh 11 1V 3S 30C Li Po EFLB18003S30 If using another battery the battery must be at least an 1800mAh battery Your battery should be approximately the same capacity dimensions and weight as the E flite Li Po battery to fit in the fuselage without changing the center of gravity a large amount Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings Power on the Transmitter then wait 5 seconds 2 Push the button A into the fuselage and remove the battery hatch 3 Remove the battery hatch and install the battery B all the way to the front of the battery compartment See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for more information e lt m TTT 4 Make sure the flight battery is secured using the hook and loop strap C 6 Connect the battery to the ESC and keep the aircraft immobile on its wheels away from wind for 5 seconds e The ESC will sound a series of tones refer to step 5 of the binding instructions for more information e AnLED will light on the receiver the red blue and green gain LEDs will also flash je bow If the ESC sounds a continuous double beep after the flight battery is con nected recharge or replace the battery For further explanation of the gain l
30. ng Ensure the spinner is fully connected to the collet for safe operation from the fuselage Paint may keep the cowling attached to the fuselage 4 Remove the 4 screws K from the motor mount L and the fuselage 5 Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires 6 Remove the 4 screws M and motor N from the motor mount Not all wiring shown Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Oscillation Flying over recommended Reduce air speed airspeed Damaged propeller or spinner Replace propeller or spinner Imbalanced propeller Balance the propeller For more information view John Redman s propeller balancing video at www horizonhobby com Flight condition variations Adjust gain to current flight conditions wind updrafts local conditions elevation humidity temperature etc Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage Loose aircraft controls Tighten or otherwise secure parts servo arm linkage horn and control surface Worn parts Adjust gain to compensate for parts wear or replace worn parts especially propeller pivot points or servo Irregular servo rotation Replace servo Incorrect transmitter type com Assign correct transmitter type in the receiver refer to receiver manual puterized or non computerized assigned in receiver If oscillation persists Decrease gain refer to receiver manual
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33. s and 1 Elevator Servo PKZ1081 Installed 1 Rudder Servo PKZ1090 Installed Installed E 30 Amp Pro Switch Mode BEC Brushless ESC EFLA1030B Installed I Recommended Receiver Sold Separately Spektrum AR635 6 Channel Sport Receiver SPMAR635 Installed Recommended Batter y Sold Separately 11 1V 3S 1800mAh 30C Li Po EFLB18003S30 Included Recommended Battery Charger Sold Separately 2 to 3 Cell DC Li Po Balancing Charger PKZ1040 Included I 40 0 inches 1017mm 34 Recommended Transmitter Full Range 4 Channel or more 2 4GHz with Spektrum DSM2 DSMX technology Preflight Checklist Read this instruction manual thoroughly Remove and inspect the contents Charge the flight battery Fully assemble the model Install the flight battery in the aircraft once it has been fully charged Bind the aircraft to your transmitter Make sure the linkages move freely Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter 9 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft 10 Adjust the flight controls and transmitter 11 Perform a radio system Range Check 12 Find a safe and open area 13 Plan flight for flying field conditions Sold Separately 9e noo RROom Weight 34 5 oz 978 g with battery Post Flight Checklist Sold Separately Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC Required for Safety and
34. tiZan EFLA1030B 30 Amp Pro Switch Mode BEC E flite 30 Amp Pro Switch Mode BEC Contr leur Brushless 30A Pro Switch mode Regolatore 30 Amp Pro Switch Mode Brushless ESC V2 Brushless Regler V2 BEC V2 BEC Brushless ESC V2 Spektrum 6 Channel AS3X Sport Spektrum 6 Kanal AS3X Sport Empf nger R cepteur Spektrum 6 voies avec AS3X Ricevitore sport AS3X Spektrum 6 SPMAR635 i Receiver canali EFLB18003S30 1800mAh 3S 30C 11 1v LiPo 1800 mAh 3S 30C 11 1 V LiPo Accu LiPo 1800 mAh 3S 30C 11 1 V 1800 mAh 3S 30C 11 1 V LiPo PKZ6901 Propeller 10 75 x 8 Propeller 10 75 x 8 H lice 10 75 x 8 Elica 10 75 x 8 PKZ1081 Servo Servo Servo Servo PKZ1040 2 3 DC Lipo balancing charger 2 3 DC Lipo Balancer Ladegerat Chargeur quilibreur CC Li Po 2 3 cellules EM con Dilanciator epera 58 Optional Parts e Optionale Bauteile e Pi ces optionnelles e Pezzi opzionali Part Nummer Num ro Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Park Flyer Tool Assortment E flite Park Flyer Werkzeugsorti Park Flyer assortimento attrezzi EFLA250 5 pe ment 5 teilig Assortiment d outils park flyer 5pc 5 pc EFLAEC302 EC3 Battery Connector 2 E flite EC3 Akkukabel Buchse 2 Prises EC3 cot batterie 2 Connettore batteria EFLAEC303 EC3 Device Battery Connector die Kabelsatz Stecker Prises EC3 cot contr leur 2 Connettore batteria dispositivo PKZ1029 11 1V 3S 25C 2200MAH Li Po 11
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