ParkZone ICON A5 PNP
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1. 8 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter 9 Adjust flight controls and transmitter 10 Perform a radio system Range Check 11 Find a safe and open area 12 Plan flight for flying field conditions 5 Repair or replace all damaged parts 6 Store flight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge 7 Make note of flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flights 8 If flying off water remove the canopy after flying and make sure inside the fuselage is dry AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1 2011 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 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 2 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 See and Avoid Guidance 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 w2. EN Flying Tips and Repairs Range Check your Radio System After final assembly range check the radio system with the ICON A5 Refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test information Flying Always choose a wide open space for flying your ParkZone ICON A5 It is ideal that you 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 Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft Takeoff Add power slowly and steer with the rudder stick Hold a small amount 1 4 1 3 of up elevator stick and when the airplane is ready to fly it will lift off the ground Avoid forcing the airplane into the air Landing For your first flights set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 7 minutes Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model When the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery It is not recommended to fly the battery to LVC To land the ICON A5 fly the airplane to a couple of feet off the ground at about 1 4 throttle Reduce power to idle and increase the up elevator to flare the model Try to avoid touching the nose wheel first as this will cause a bounce Once the airplane touches down reduce b
3. 1279 641 097 sales horizonhobby co uk 49 4121 46199 66 service horizonhobby de 33 0 1 60 47 44 70 infofrance horizonhobby com Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2011073001 Product s ICON A5 BNF Item Number s PKZ5880 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 and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN55022 2006 EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 CE Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA July 30 2011 Hap G EE Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2011073002 Product s ICON A5 PNP Hem Number s PKZ5875 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 European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 3 V1 4 1 2008 CE Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA July 30 2011 LIT BWR Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon
4. Battery Selection and Installation mstaling WING EE Installing Horizontal Tal Installing te TT Landing Gear Runway takeoff and landing ccceceeeee Fuselage Gear Covers Installation Water takeoff and landing Installing Clevises on Control Horns and Control Centering FAGOR eNOS aeaea ee da Center of Gravity 0 ane Specifications 52 5 in 1330 mm 34 5 in 875 mm dh 434o 12309 Bind N Fly Plug N Play Aircraft Aircraft Installed Installed Ks 0 480 sized 960Kv brushless outrunner Installed Installed lt gt EFL 30A Pro SB brushless ESC Installed Installed B 4 Servos Installed Needed to Ca Recommended Receiver Spektrum DSM2 Complete or DSMX full range or park flyer sport receiver Needed to Battery 2200mAh 35 25C Li Po Included ege EXC Battery Charger 3A 2 0A 2 3 cell balancing ec Li Po battery charger Needed to Needed to Se di Recommended Transmitter Full Range Complete Complete ae 2 4GHz with Spektrum DSM2 DSMX Control Direction TRS nee 10 HIER CCR E E E E E 11 Service of Power Components 11 Aigles EAC nt VE 11 Flying Tips and RDA aient entame nee 12 First Flight El Ce lr le TE 12 Maintenance After Flying ME 12 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 13 Troubleshooting Guide iicsiinisaiievetuvesccuntevtulesednutelsuiuvatsirendesisiestienadedsducnditeta 14 Warranty and Repair Policy nes 15 COMPACT MI ORM ON E
5. from the holes in the fuselage to remove the hatch Install flight battery B all the way to the front of the battery compartment making certain that it does not bind on the nose wheel steering Connect battery connector to the ESC power connector Make sure the flight battery B is held tight using a hook and loop strap C Install canopy hatch on fuselage Make sure the magnets on the hatch and fuselage touch sch N o E Go A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may be damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged A CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement EN Before Flight QT e Lower throttle and a e e Connect battery throttle trim to to ESC lowest settings seconds Continuous LED a Series of tones PNP PLUG N PLAY Installing a Receiver 1 Remove the canopy hatch to install a receiver 2 Install your parkflyer or full range receiver on a shelf on the right side in the fuselage using hook and loop tape or double sided servo tape 3 Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate channels of the receiver 4 Attach th
6. model steer straight when the rudder control is at neutral lf disassembled install wheels on the rear struts using shoulder screws washers and nuts Make sure the bushing side of the wheels are toward the struts Use a small amount of threadlock to hold the nut on the shoulder screw Use a small amount of threadlock on the setscrew in the wheel collar on the nose wheel EN Installing Fuselage Gear Covers Water takeoff and landing 1 Cover the nose gear hole with the nose plate using a screw A A B 2 Install the left and right rear gear covers gee marked L and R using six screws B Dues LE Dites 2 X 8mm 1 2 X 8mm 6 NOTICE When removing or installing the nose AN plate ensure the O ring is not damaged or lost Dy Installing Clevises on Control Horns and Control Centering Tip Turn the clevis clockwise or counterclockwise on the linkage e Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage e Carefully spread the clevis and put the clevis pin into the desired control horn e Move the tube to tighten the clevis onto the control horn After binding a transmitter to the model receiver set trims and sub trims to 0 then adjust clevises to center the control surfaces Factory Settings Fly the model at factory settings before making changes For pilots who wish for more control throw we 4 adjust the position of the linkages on the servo arms gt and control horns for increased travel c4 No
7. A Document 550 Please see your local or regional modeling association s guidelines for proper safe operation of your model aircraft 13 EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution to throttle but responds to at lowest setting craft underpowered Propeller is installed backwards Make sure the propeller side with the numbers for ex ample 9 x 8 faces toward the nose of the ee ing binding to transmitter disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft binding to transmitter disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatch radios Select correct model memory on transmitter only Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound to a different model using Bind aircraft to transmitter different DSM Protocol Control surface does not Control surface control horn linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls MOYE Wire is damaged or connections are 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 BEC Battery Elimination Circuit of the ESC is damaged Replace ESC Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on transmitter appropriately Motor power pulses the
8. ED parkzone ICONA Instruction Manual e Bedienungsanleitung e Manuel d utilisation e Manuale di Istruzioni ICON ICON the ICON logo ICON A5 and its body design are trademarks or registered trademarks of ICON Aircraft Inc and are used with permission by Horizon Hobby Inc BNF TM PLUG N PLAY Bind N Fly Ready to fly redefined 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 propert
9. Hobby Inc Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union 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 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 ly household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product 16 Parts Contact Information e Kontaktinformationen fur Ersatzteile e Coordonn s pour obtenir de pieces d tach es Recapiti per i ricambi Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number Email Address United States of 1105 nleldstone Ra 800 338 4639 Sales Champaign Illinois America 61822 USA Sales horizonhobby com Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Harlow Essex CM18 7NS 44 0 1279 641 097 sales horizonhobby co uk United Kingdom Hamburger Str 10 Germany Horizon Technischer Service 25335 Elmshorn Germany 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel France Horizon Hobby SAS Zone d Activit du R veil Matin 91230 Montgeron 49 4121 46199 60 service horizonhob
10. 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 REMEDY Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMER CIAL 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 POSSIBIL ITY 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 un
11. S aan ie 16 Compliance Information for the European Union 16 Parts Contact Information ee Aetderb eettdeetdee deeg dere etderb edegtg 59 Replacement IN 59 Age aD PAR an 60 technology To register your product online visit www parkzone com EN EN BNF Charging the Flight Battery Your ICON A5 comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li Po battery You should only charge the battery with the included charger Never leave the bat tery and charger unattended during the charge process Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire When charging make certain the battery is on a heat resistant surface Charge the flight battery while assembling the aircraft Install the fully charged battery to perform control tests and binding The Battery Charging Process DC Li Po Balancing Charger 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 12V DC 3 amp e Charges 2 to 3 cell Li Po packs with minimum capacity of 300mAh 3S 11 1V 2200mAh 25C Li Po Battery Pack PKZ1029 The ParkZone 3S Li Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when u
12. ack pressure on the elevator stick to prevent the plane from becoming airborne again Note It is recommended to land and takeoff on high rates First Flight Preparation Remove and inspect contents Charge flight battery Read this instruction manual thoroughly Fully assemble model Install the flight battery in the aircraft once it has been fully charged Bind aircraft to your transmitter So i e Maintenance After Flying Disconnect flight battery from ESC Required for safety and battery life Power off transmitter Remove flight battery from aircraft Recharge flight battery EE e Se 12 Takeoff and Landing on Water To take off on water steer with the rudder and slowly increase throttle Keep the wings level on the takeoff Hold a small amount 1 4 1 3 of up elevator and the airplane will lift off once flying speed is reached Avoid rapidly increas ing the throttle as the torque from the motor may cause the ICON A5 to roll to the left when on water TIP If the ICON A5 starts skipping during takeoff move the battery so it sits in the rear part of the battery cavity or use more up elevator during the takeoff run To land the ICON A5 on water fly the airplane to a couple of feet off the surface of the water Reduce throttle and add up elevator to flare the model When taxiing you must use some throttle to give propeller blast over the rudder to steer as there is no water rudder Avoid taxiing cros
13. arcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Service Request is available at www horizonhobby com under the Support tab 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 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 com pleted and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expen
14. arefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment 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 equipment 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 e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Battery Warnings The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge the Li Po battery 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 e NEVER USE A Ni Cd OR Ni MH CHARGER Failure to charge the battery with risks associated with lithium batteries a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and or e lf at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use imme 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 safe temperature range Never charge damaged batteries diately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Co
15. by de 33 0 1 60 47 44 70 infofrance horizonhobby com Replacement Parts e Ersatzteile e Pieces de rechange e Pezzi di ricambio Part Nummer Num ro Codice PKZ5801 Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Prop with Spinner ICON A5 Propeller mit Spinner ICON A5 C ne avec h lice ICON A5 Elica con ogiva ICON A5 PKZ1029 11 1V 3S 25C 2200mAh Li Po 11 1V 3S 25C 2200mAh LiPo 11 1V 3S 25C 2200mAh Li Po 11 1V 3S 25C 2200mAh Li Po ParkZone 12V 2 3S LiPo Balancer Lader 2 3 DC Li Po Caricabatterie c PKZ1040 bilanciatore 2 3 DC Li Po Balancing Charger Chargeur quilibreur Li po 2 3S mmm pwn sxe icowas Jrenemgmemn Cone vc liceconas lencmonmCONAS tou Pro SB Brushless ESC ee ee a brushless 30A Pro SB Se SB Brushless ESC Servo SV80 c blage long T28 Ailerons a On ELO Ungo ag EEN Servo w Metal DSV130 Digitalservo MG beschichtet a SC DSV130 pignons metal Sica c ingran oe Sport DSMX Receiver i NEE Kanal Sport ascepteur ARGOO 6 voies habill a Sport DSMX Ricevitore mm mmm O1 Optional Parts e Optionale Bauteile e Pieces optionnelles e Pezzi opzionali Part Nummer ae R Erde SE Num ro Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione All Spektrum DX8 transmitters can be set up for modes 1 4 Alle Spektrum DX8 Sender konnen fur Mode 1 4 eingestellt werden Tous les metteurs Spektrum DX8 peuvent tres param tr s dans les 4 modes Tutti i trasmettitori Sp
16. e aileron Y harness to the aileron channel of the receiver 5 Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of the receiver Battery Selection and Installation 1 We recommend the ParkZone 2200mAh 11 1V 25C Li Po battery 3 Your battery should be approximately the same capacity dimensions and PKZ1029 weight as the ParkZone Li Po battery to fit in the fuselage without changing 2 lf using another battery the battery must be at least a 25C the center of gravity 2100mAh battery EN Installing Wing 1 Put the wing tube A into the hole in the wing slot of the fuselage 2 Put the right wing on the wing tube 3 Move the wing on the tube into the slot on the fuselage while putting the aileron connector in the fuselage 4 Attach the two aileron connectors to the aileron Y harness at the root of each wing Place extra servo lead slack and servo connectors in the small cavity in the root of the wing 5 Fully install the right wing on the fuselage using a screw B 6 Install the left wing using the steps above A CAUTION Do NOT crush or otherwise damage wiring when attaching wing to fuselage 7 Where needed disassemble in reverse order B Ton 3 X 16mm 2 o oo Installing Horizontal Tail 1 Install the horizontal tail on the fuselage using the two screws A A 2 Attach the clevis to the elevator control horn gt see instructions for clevis connection lt ATO 3 When needed d
17. ectators 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 Testing for RF Interference 923 Frequency Management Agreement With the exception 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 This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model s attitude and orientation at all times 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 AM
18. ektrum DX8 possono essere configurati per i modelli 1 4 2011 Horizon Hobby Inc ParkZone DSM DSMX DSM2 ModelMatch Bind N Fly Z Foam and Plug N Play 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 Patents Pending www parkzone com PKZ5880 PKZ5875 Created 09 11 32738 ED parkzone
19. er backplate E collet backplate F and collet G from the motor shaft 4 Remove four screws H from the cowling I 5 Carefully remove the cowling from fuselage Paint may keep the cowling attached to the fuselage 6 Remove four screws J from the motor mount K and fuselage 7 Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires 8 Remove four screws L and the motor M from the motor mount Keep rubber washers attached to the motor mount when removing the screws and the motor from the motor mount L J Ee 2 5X12mm 4 3 X 10mm Optional Headlights 1 Inside the fuselage connect the headlight controller EFLAG00 connector to an unused receiver channel 2 Put the headlights behind the left and right headlight lenses A of the fuselage 3 Apply a small amount of glue to hold the lights in the fuselage holes B We recommend the blue EFLA603 or the white lights EFLA602 in the ICON A5 EN High Rate Low Rate 12mm up down 8mm up down 11mm up down 8mm up down 27mm left right 20mm left right Assembly Assemble in reverse order NOTICE Make sure the propeller side with the numbers for example 9 x 8 faces toward the nose of the airplane A tool is required to tighten the spinner nut on the collet shaft Correctly align the wire colors and connect the motor to the ESC A CAUTION Always disconnect the flight battery from the model before removing the propeller Not all wiring shown
20. f charging 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 damage A CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate 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 4 When the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge Fully charge your Li Po battery before storing it During storage make sure battery charge does not go below 3V per cell BNF Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit 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 Please visit www bindnfly com for a complete list of compatible transmitters NOTICE When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM mod
21. isassemble in reverse order 3 X 22mm 2 EN Installing Propeller 1 Install the collet A on the motor shaft B 2 Install the backplate C spinner backplate D propeller E and spinner nut F on the collet shaft Use a tool to tighten the spinner nut on the collet shaft 3 Install the spinner G on the spinner nut F using a screw H Make sure the spinner is tight on the spinner backplate LES Oss ws a M ST s N Sa D Installing Landing Gear Runway takeoff and landing Main Gear Installation 1 Turn the model over so the bottom faces up 2 Install the rear right and left landing gear struts A in the fuselage using six screws B Nose Gear Installation 1 Install the nose wheel post in the hole in front of the fuselage 2 Put the Z bend of the steering linkage C in the outermost hole of the steering arm D 3 Carefully turn over the model so it rests on the landing gear Put the end of the steer linkage under the battery compartment inside the fuselage 4 Align the steering arm with top of the nose wheel post so the arm is oriented as shown 5 Install screw E to hold the arm on top of the nose wheel post 6 Connect the linkage clevis behind the battery compartment to the rudder servo arm See Factory Settings for an illustration of the linkages on the servo arms NOTICE Always ensure the steering linkage clevis is adjusted correctly to make the
22. ith 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 aircraft 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 device
23. n ESC uses default soft Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Recharge flight battery or replace battery motor loses power that is no longer performing Weather conditions might be too cold Postpone flight until weather is warmer Battery is old worn out or damaged Replace battery Battery C rating might be too small Use recommended 25C battery Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc 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 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 or v Products not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer 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 WAR RANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIRE MENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE
24. ntinuing 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 Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire Welcome to the world of amphibious RC flight Even if this isn t your first float plane experience you re in for some of the most fun you will ever have flying off the water Not only is the ParkZone ICON A5 a licensed replica of the most exciting light sport airplane in general aviation it was actually designed with the assistance of the ICON Aircraft Company As a result it boasts a near perfect scale outline and a special hull design that makes water takeoffs and landings remarkably easy to master Before you take that first flight though you must read this manual thoroughly In addition to step by step assembly instructions it contains important preflight and setup tips as well as a handy troubleshooting guide It s all here to make sure your first flight and every one after is as rewarding as can be Includes Table of Contents Battery LEE URL LL EE EE PR RE Charging the Flight Battery eeeereerrenrnns Low Voltage Cutoff LVO Renan Transmitter and Receiver Binding Installing BAUER a een STONE FO En eos nee Installing EE eebe
25. s 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 3 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 b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot 4 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 EN 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 Recommended Field Layout 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 sp
26. s wind if there is a breeze as this can cause the ICON A5 to flip over if the wind gets under the upwind wing Taxi at 45 degrees into the direction of the wind not directly into the wind and use aileron to hold the upwind wing down The ICON A5 will try to face into the wind when taxiing The wind will naturally turn the airplane to face into the wind A CAUTION Never go alone to get a downed model in the water A CAUTION If at any time water splashes into the fuselage and or after flying from water bring the airplane to shore remove the canopy and immediately remove any water that may have gotten into the fuselage Leave the canopy off overnight to let the inside dry out and to prevent moisture damage to the electronic components Failure to do so could cause the electronic components to fail which could result in a crash causing property damage and injury NOTICE When finished flying never keep the airplane in the sun Do not store the aircraft in a hot enclosed area such as a car Doing so can damage the foam Repairs Thanks to the Z Foam construction of the ICON A5 repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive hot glue regular CA cyanocrylate ad hesive epoxy etc When parts are not repairable see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number NOTICE Use of CA accelerant on your model can damage paint DO NOT handle model until accelerant fully dries 7 Make sure linkages move freely
27. se Gear Steering Clevis Nose Gear Elevator Ailerons Rudder Servo Arm we D Le Center of Gravity CG Start with the battery all the way forward in the fuselage and hold the battery in place using a hook and loop strap It is easiest to balance the ICON A5 with the aircraft upright Make adjustments as needed to obtain the correct balance as shown before flying 1 18 1 38 inches from leading edge of the wing EN Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly After doing the Control Test correctly set the failsafe Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position then re bind the model to your transmitter If the receiver loses its link to the transmitter the failsafe ensures the controls and throttle revert to the settings made at binding Elevator Down Elevator de dea 12 Tl Dual Rates We recommend using a DSM2 DSMx aircraft transmitter capable of dual rates Adjust according to individual preferences after initial flight It is recommended to land and takeoff in high rate Service of Power Components Disassembly 1 Remove the screw A and spinner B from the collet shaft G 2 Use a tool to remove the spinner nut C from the collet shaft 3 Remove the propeller D spinn
28. se 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 1 2 hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers 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 Condi tions found on our website www horizonhobby com Service Request 15 EN Contact Information Address 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Hamburger Str 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center Electronics and engines United States of America Horizon Product Support All other products United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Germany Horizon Technischer Service France Horizon Hobby SAS 91230 Montgeron Zone d Activit du R veil Matin Phone Number Email Address 877 504 0233 Online Repair Request visit www horizonhobby com service 877 504 0233 productsupport horizonhobby com 44 0
29. sed with the included ParkZone Li Po balancing charger A CAUTION The balance connector must be inserted into the correct port of your charger prior to charging 1 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 2 Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply 12V accessory outlet 3 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 4 Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the Battery the ICON A5 2200mAh Li Po battery will charge at 2 0 amps DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging 5 Move the cell selector switch to 3 cell for your battery 6 Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 3 cell it has 4 pins charger port 7 The green and red LEDs may flash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells Balancing prolongs the life of the battery 8 When the battery is fully charged there will be an audible beep for about 3 seconds and the green LED will shine continuously Attempting to charge an over discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly flash and beep indicating an error has occurred 9 Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion o
30. ule you must reverse the throttle channel v Bmgdmg Procedure Reference Table E 1 Read the transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver location of transmitter s Bind control 2 Make sure the transmitter is powered off 3 Move the transmitter controls to neutral and throttle position to low including throttle trim 4 Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port 5 Connect the flight battery to the ESC 18 The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly 7 Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch Refer to your transmitter s manual for binding button or switch instructions 8 When the receiver binds to the transmitter the light on the receiver will be solid and the ESC will produce three short tones DE 9 Remove the bind plug from the bind port 10 Safely store the bind plug some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter using two part loops and clips 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 at the lowest position If you encounter problems follow binding instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Installing Battery Carefully lift the back of the canopy hatch A and pull hatch pins
31. used 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 sup port or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started 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 direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative You may also find information on our website at www horizonhobby com EN Inspection or Services H this Product needs to be inspected or serviced 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 ad ditional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged p
32. y 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 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 attempt disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby Inc 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 Additional 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 Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy e This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your mode as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury e Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always c
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