E-flite UMX Carbon Cub SS BNF
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1. Ersatzteile Pieces de rechange Recapiti per i ricambi Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione 5 x 2 75 Electric 5 x 2 75 Elektro H lice lectrique Elica elettrica Gees Propeller Propeller 5X2 75 5X2 75 EFLU1102 EFLU1103 EFLU1108 EFLU1120 EFLU1125 EFLU1126 EFLU1167 EFLU1107 EFLUM180BL2 EFLU1168 EFLUC1007 Celectra 2S 7 4V DC Celectra 2S 7 4V DC Chargeur Celectra DC Li Po Charger Li Po Ladeger t 7 4V 2S AnschluBstecker mit Krokodilklemmen fur EFLUC1008 EFLU4864 SPMSA2030L Decal Sheet UMX Carbon Cub SS Landing Gear Set Dekorbogen UMX Carbon Cub SS Fahrwerkset UMX UMX Carbon Cub SS Carbon Cub SS Spinner 3 UMX Carbon Cub SS Main Wing w Lights Spinner 3 UMX Carbon SS Tragfache mit Licht UMX Carbon Cub SS UMX Carbon Cub SS Complete Tail w Accessories UMX Carbon Cub Pushrod Linkage Set UMX Carbon Cub SS Fuselage w Battery Tray Door UMX Carbon Cub SS Servo Cover 2 Leitwerk kpl m Zbh UMX Carbon Cub SS Gestange Anlenkungen UMX Carbon Cub SS Rumpf mit Akkuklappe UMX Carbon Cub SS Servoabdeckung UMX Carbon Cub SS UMX Carbon Cub SS 180 Brushless Outrunner Motor 2500Kv Prop Adapter Long Ultra Micro Carbon Cub SS Power Cord for EFLUC1007 DSMX 6 Ch Ultra Micro AS3X Receiver BL ESC 2 3 gram Performance Linear Long Throw Servo Flaps 180 Brushless Outrunner Motor 2500Kv2. Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation 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 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 operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in inj
3. damage to the electronic components Failure to do so could cause the electronic components to fail which could result in a crash 12 Flying Tips and Repairs Flying We recommend flying your E flite UMX Carbon Cub SS outside in no greater than moderate winds or inside in a large gymnasium 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 KS CN aircraft Takeoff Place the Carbon Cub SS in position for takeoff facing into the wind if flying outdoors Gradually increase the throttle to full power holding a small amount of up elevator and gt Steering with the rudder Climb sd gently to check trim Once the trim is dieta begin exploring the flight envelope of the aircaft Landing Make sure to land into the wind Fly the aircraft to approximately 6 inches 15 cm 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 aircraft pointed into the wind Gently lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on all three wheels Flaps Due to the pitching up nature of flaps do not activate the flaps at high throttle settings Apply the flaps when on fina
4. front of the battery cavity ae ME Flaps Up Flaps Down Down e see The battery tray is oversized to allow for Center of Gravity adjustment Start by placing the battery at the front edge of the battery tray with the connector plug facing the rear of the aircraft Adjust as needed by sliding the battery back or forward Optional Tow Plate Installation 1 Align the two screws and holes in the tow plate with the holes in the mount on top of the fuselage The hole for the tow line in the bracket should be toward the back of the aircraft see illustration 2 Fully tighten the screws on the fuselage Make sure that you do not over tighten the screws 3 Tie the tow line to the tow plate using a non slip knot after installing the tow plate Towing Towing with the Carbon Cub is only recommended for advanced pilots When towing a sailplane with the Carbon Cub be sure to fly in a large open space The Carbon Cub is designed to tow the E flite Recommended Aircraft UMX ASK 21 EFLU1280 sailplane from a smooth Alignment for Takeoff runway A tow line approximately 28 feet 8 5 m long is included with the UMX ASK 21 or is Wind available separately EFLU1257 J 1 Position both aircraft near each other on your runway facing into the wind 2 Tie the tow line to the tow plate on the Carbon ip Cub Tie the other end of the tow line to the release mechanism under the nose of the E flite UM
5. hook and loop Strip A in the battery compartment See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for the battery s position 3 Connect a fully charged flight battery and close Rb the battery hatch then place the aircraft on the Wes ground out of the wind Ensure the aircraft J D is immobile for 5 seconds so the AS3X system initializes correctly See Arming the ESC instructions for correct connection of the battery to the ESC If using a different battery than the recommended 2 Cell 7 4V 180mAh 20C Li Po you will need to apply a circle of hook and loop fastener to the battery in order to hold the battery in place Se A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po Q battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to AY avoid over discharging the battery Batteries er discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting if TS in loss of performance and potential fire when A d _ gt D batteries are charged 3 eff Arming the ESC Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described but subsequent connection of a flight battery requires the steps below Lower throttle and throttle trim to lowest settings Power on the Transmitter then wait 5 seconds Install flight battery and connect it to the ESC P Keep plane immobile and away from wind for 5 seconds g Series of tones Continuous LED If you accidentally connect the ba
6. 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 author ized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANT IES 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 REQUIRE MENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE 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 CONTRAC
7. Prop Adapter Lang Ultra Micro Carbon Cub SS EFLUC1007 DSMX 6 Kanal Ultra Micro AS3X Empfanger BL ESC 2 3 Gramm Servo m langen Ruderweg Klappen Planche de d calcomanies UMX Carbon Cub SS Jeu de train d atterrissage UMX Carbon Cub SS C ne d h lice 3 UMX Carbon a SS Aile principale avec feux UMX Carbon Cub SS Queue compl te avec accessoires UMX Carbon Cub Jeu de liaison de biellette UMX Carbon Cub SS Fuselage avec porte du bac de la batterie UMX Carbon Cub SS Protection de Foglio con decalcomanie UMX Carbon Cub SS Set del carrello di atterraggio UMX Carbon Cub SS Spinner 3 UMX Carbon i SS Ala principale con luci UMX Carbon Cub SS Coda completa di accessori UMX Carbon Cub Set leveraggi asta di spinta UMX Carbon Cub SS Fusoliera con sportello vano batteria UMX Carbon Cub SS Copertura servo 2 servo 2 UMX Carbon UMX Carbon Cub SS Cub SS Moteur cage tournante sans balai 180 2500 Kv Adaptateur d h lice Long Ultra Micro Carbon Cub SS Cable d alimentation EFLUC1007 Ultra micro r cepteur 6 voies DSMX AS3X a avec contr leur brushless int gr Servo lin aire de performance course longue 2 3 g volets Motore outrunner brushless 180 da 2 500 Kv Adattatore Elica lungo Ultra Micro Carbon Cub SS Celectra 2S 7 4V DC Caricabatterie Li Po Cavo alimentazione per EFLUC1007 DSMX 6 Ch Ultra Micr
8. T WARRANTY TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice 18 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 pl
9. T handle propeller parts while the flight battery is connected Personal injury could result Propeller 1 Remove the spinner A from the propeller B Since the propeller and spinner are glued together glue residue will need to be cleaned from the spinner or propeller when these parts are used again 2 Carefully remove the screw C and propeller B from the motor shaft D A propeller spacer is installed on the motor shaft Take care to not lose the spacer it is needed to correctly install the propeller Motor and Firewall Tip When the fuselage needs to be opened for access to the motor servos or receiver cut the tape or decals to open the fuselage See Opening the Fuselage 1 Remove 2 screws E the firewall F and motor G from the fuselage motor mount H The motor magnet may attract screws to the motor 2 Remove the top screw I from the firewall F and motor G 3 Disconnect the motor wire connector from the ESC receiver connector Assembly Motor and Firewall 1 Connect the motor wire connector to the ESC receiver connector so the wire colors align 2 Install the motor in the firewall using a screw in the top of the firewall 3 Attach the firewall to the fuselage motor mount using 2 screws Propeller 1 Install the propeller on the motor shaft using a screw The numbers on the propeller must face out from the fuselage for correct propeller operation 2 Install the s
10. X ASK 21 see tow mechanism installation in the UMX ASK 21 manual 3 Space the aircraft apart so there is no slack in the tow line If there is slack it can result in damage to one or both of the aircraft 4 Ensure that the tow line is above the Carbon Cub s horizontal tail so the Carbon Cub can pull the sailplane into the air safely 5 Quickly apply power to the Carbon Cub once both pilots are ready for takeoff 6 Keep the Carbon Cub on the ground until the Sailplane is off the ground and is 2 3 ft 0 9 1 2 m above the Carbon Cub 7 Slowly apply elevator to lift the Carbon Cub off of the ground Be sure to keep the Carbon Cub under the sailplane until you have reached your release altitude 28 ft 8 5 m Recommended Aircraft Towing Positions When Flying 28 ft 8 5 m Tips for Towing e Continually communicate with the pilot of the sailplane to make the pilot aware when you are turning are having difficulty or need the tow line released e Be sure that the sailplane pilot keeps the wings level at all times The sailplane pilot should not try to turn the aircraft he should allow the tow plane to drag the aircraft around the turns e Avoid slack in the line while flying Slack can cause the tow plane
11. anically centered from factory adjusting the U bends on control linkages 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 Trims are moved too far from neutral Neutralize trims and mechanically adjust position linkages to center control surfaces Propeller is unbalanced causing excessive Remove propeller and rebalance or replace it vibration if damaged Prop screw is too loose causing Tighten the prop screw vibration Troubleshooting Guide Continued 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 spinner or motor Replace damaged parts extra vibration Prop screw is too loose Tighten the prop screw Prop is out of balance Remove and balance propeller or replace with a balanced propeller Reduced flight time or Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery Jg MT SOUS Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow
12. ansmitter nta Full Range DSM2 DSMX DX4e and up CX CET To register your product online go to www e fliterc com Preflight Checklist v na 1 Charge flight battery 2 Install flight battery in aircraft once it has been fully charged a 3 Bind aircraft to transmitter SS 4 Make sure linkages move freely 5 Perform Control Direction Test with transmitter AS3X System Delivers Breakthrough Performance Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport scale and unique aircraft with the kind of performance experts appreciate Now the exclusive Artificial Stability 3 aXis AS3X system helps take performance expectations in ultra micro aircraft a quantum leap higher Based on the successful use of MEMS sensor technology within the AS3X Stabilization System essential to Blade ultra micro flybarless Charging Warnings The included battery charger EFLUC1007 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 balloon
13. attery with a compatible charger may cause 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 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 or 4 44 48 88 C or place in direct sunlight Charging the Battery Your aircraft comes with a 2 Cell 7 4V 180mAh 20C Li Po battery and a Celectra 2S 7 4V DC Li Po Charger that requires a 12V 11V 14V DC power source Refer to the battery warnings It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft The flight battery will be required to confirm proper aircraft operation in future steps Please visit www horizonhobby com for optional battery adapters The Battery Charging Process 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 The connector of the battery is specifically designed to allow it to fit into the charge port one way to prevent reverse polarity connection However check for proper alignment and polarity before proceeding to the next step 3 Gently press the batt
14. bon Cub SS on water fly the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface of the water Reduce throttle and add up elevator to flare the aircraft When taxiing you must use some throttle to create propeller blast over the rudder to steer as there is no water rudder Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze as this can cause the aircraft to flip over if the wind gets under the upwind wing Taxi 45 degrees into the direction of the wind not perpendicular to the wind and use aileron to hold the upwind wing down The aircraft will try to face into the wind when taxiing The wind naturally turns the aircraft to face into the wind Repairs Crash damage is not covered under warranty Repair this aircraft using foam compatible CA cyanocrylate adhesive glue or clear tape Only use foam compatible CA glue 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 back of this manual NOTICE Use of foam compatible CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries CAUTION decrease throttle at propeller strike 13 Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damag
15. e to the product or the property of others e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury 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 equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc e Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Post Flight Checklist This aircraft is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your aircraft as this space will help avoid collisions or injury 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 VA EE Required for Safety and battery life O a Fowerofivansmite Ji Remove fight vater rom cati Liege V4 5 Store flight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge 6 Make note of flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flights Service of Power Components Disassembly A CAUTION DO NO
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17. entation CA Alimentatore da CA EFLC4000 AU Power Supply Based Ampere Netzstecker vers 12 V CC 1 5 A a 12V CC 1 5 Amp EU UK upon your sales Basierend nach En fonction de votre in base al Paese Region Vertriebsregion r gion di vendita DX5e DSMX Spektrum DX5e Emetteur DX5e DSMX DX5e DSMX 5 channel Transmitter DSMX 5 Kanalsender 5 voies Trasmettitore 5 canali ohne Empfanger DX6i DSMX 6 Channel DX6i DSMX 6 Kanal Emetteur DX6i DSMX DX6i 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 Transmitter Spektrum DX8 nur Emetteur DX8 DSMX DX8 DSMX Solo Sender 8 voies trasmettitore 16 Parts Contact Information Intaktinformationen fur Ersatzteile Coordonn s pour obtenir de pieces d tach es Recapiti per i ricambi Country of S Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number Email Address 4105 Fieldstone Rd 800 338 4639 United States Champaign Illinois 61822 USA sales horizonhobby com Units 1 4 Ployters Rd 1 SE Staple Tye 44 0 1279 641 097 United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Harlow Essex sales horizonhobby co uk CM18 7NS United Kingdom Christian Junge Stra e 1 49 0 4121 46199 60 Horizon Hobby GmbH 25337 Elmshorn Germany service horizonhobby de 11 Rue Georges Charpak 33 0 1 60 18 34 90 Horizon Hobby SAS 77127 Li
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19. ery connector into the charge port located on the front of the charger 4 When you make the connection successfully the green LED blinking on the charger slows indicating proper connection 5 Press the button on the charger The red LED will illuminate indicating charging has begun 6 Charging a fully discharged not over discharged 180mAh battery takes approximately 50 60 minutes at the included charger s 300mA charge rate The included battery can be charged at a rate of up to 3C 540mA 7 When the battery is fully charged the green LED will turn solid 8 Always unplug 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 damage CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate LED Functions under normal operation 1 Green LED blinking with power connected but without battery Standby 2s GRE OMA LEE DD DINKINO WEE Battery is connected 3 Blinking Red LED OI Charging 4 Red and Green LED blinking SIMUItaNEOUSIY rina Balancing b solldiGieenilEDe un Full Charge 6 Red and Green LED flashing rapidIy oeiee na Error Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID Globally U
20. eusaint infofrance horizonhobby com ari Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd 86 021 5180 9868 Horizon Hobby China Shanghai China 200060 info horizonhobby com cn 17 2013 Horizon Hobby Inc UMX AS3X E flite JR Celectra DSM DSM2 ModelMatch and Bind N Fly are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby Inc registered in the U S 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 Cub Crafters Carbon Cub associated emblems and logos and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarksor trademarks of Cub Crafters Inc and are used with permission US D578 146 PRC ZL 200720069025 2 US 7 898 130 Other patents pending www e fliterc com Elite ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT Created 01 13 29375
21. 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 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 LED on receiver flashes Less than a 5 second wait between first Leaving transmitter on disconnect and rapidly and aircraft will powering on transmitter and connecting reconnect flight battery to aircraft not respond to transmit flight battery to aircraft ter after binding Aircraft bound to different model memory Select correct model memory on transmitter ModelMatch radios only and disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Flight battery transmitter battery charge is Replace recharge batteries too low Control surface does Control surface control horn linkage or Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust not move servo damage controls Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections con nect or replace as needed Flight batte
22. ing 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 4 44 48 88 C Do not store battery or aircraft 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 4 v 6 Adjust center of gravity 8 Find a safe and open area 9 Plan flight for flying field conditions 7 Performa radio system Range Check helicopters the specifically tuned AS3X System for airplanes helps invisibly correct for turbulence torque and tip stalls when encountered Furthermore the outstanding control agility delivers an ultra smooth locked in feel that obeys your every command with performance that s natural feeling It s so gratifying in fact that it s as though you re the RC pilot of an expertly tuned giant scale model AS3X will change the way you ll want to fly now and in the future To see what we mean go to www E fliteRC com ASS3X e Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged batteries 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 b
23. l approach Fly the aircraft down to approximately 6 inches 15 cm 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 aircraft pointed into the wind Gently lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on all three wheels If you need to abort the landing move the flaps to their UP position before applying power to climb Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the lowest possible positions during a crash could result in damage to the ESC in the receiver unit which may require replacement Over Current Protection OCP The Carbon Cub SS is equipped with Over Current Protection OCP OCP protects the ESC from overheating and stops the motor when the transmitter throttle is set too high and the propeller cannot turn OCP will only activate when the throttle is positioned just above 1 2 throttle After the ESC stops the motor fully lower the throttle to re arm the ESC Takeoff and Landing on Water To take off on water steer with the rudder and slowly increase the throttle Keep the wings level on takeoff Hold a small amount 1 4 1 3 of up elevator and the aircraft will lift off once flying speed is reached Avoid rapidly increasing the throttle as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll to the left when on water To land the Car
24. nding 00 00nn00n00n 6 Installing the Flight Battery 6 Arming th ESC ne 7 Low Voltage Cutoff VC T Control CenteriNg rire 8 Settings for Control Horns essesneeneeneenneennernenen 8 Adjusting Center of Gravity CG 9 Optional Tow Plate Installation 2 00 10 Mr 10 KL 24 in 610mm _ H 15 7 in 398mm D 3 17 oz 90 9 Tips for TOWING E 11 Optional Float Installaton 12 Flying Tips and Repairs rin 13 Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings 14 Service of Power Components aiscccreren 15 Opening the Fuselage inn 16 Troubleshooting Guide rrrere 16 Troubleshooting Guide Continued 17 Limited Warranty ee 18 Warranty and Service Information 19 Compliance Information for the European Union 19 Replacement Hate 75 Optional Parts and Accessories 76 Parts Contact Information 11 Installed AC BL180 Brushless Outrunner Motor 2500Kv EFLUM180BL2 gt DSM2 DSMX 6Ch Ultra Micro AS3X Receiver BL ESC EFLU4864 3 2 3 Gram Performance Linear Long Throw Servos SPMSA2030L 2 2 3 Gram Linear Long Throw Offset Servos SPMSA2030L0 Battery 180mAh 2S 20C Li Po EFLB1802520 Battery Charger 2S 7 4V Li Po EFLUC1007 Needed to Complete Au 01 Recommended Tr
25. nique 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 JR or Spektrum DSM2 DSMX transmitter can bind to the AS3X DSM2 DSMX receiver Please visit www bindnfly com for a complete list of compatible transmitters NOTICE When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module reversing the throttle channel is required v Binding Procedure 1 Refer to your transmitter s unique instructions for binding to a receiver 2 Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the aircraft 3 Power off the 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 become 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 the manual E 5 Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position For subsequent flights power on the transmitter for 5 seconds before connecting the flight battery Installing the Flight Battery 1 Open the battery hatch 2 Attach the flight battery to the
26. o AS3X Ricevitore BL ESC Servo corsa lunga lineari a prestazioni elevate da 2 3 grammi Alette 19 Part e Nummer Num ro Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione 2 3 Gram Linear 2 3 Gramm Linear Servo lin aire offset Servo di offset 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 SPMSA2030L0 Replacement Servo Ersatzservomechanik Pi ces de rechange Componenti meccanici SPM6836 Mechanics 2 3 2 3 Gramm 2030L m caniques servo di ricambio del servo Gram 2030Li 2 3 g 2030 L 2030L da 2 3 grammi Replacement Servo Ersatz Stellringe Colliers de servo Collari di fissaggio per EFLU4070 Retaining Collars MCX MSR MCX 2 MSR servo MCX 2 MSR MCX 2 MSR Optional Parts and Accessories Optionale Bauteile und Zubehorteile Pieces optionnelles et accessoires Parti opzionali e accessori Part e Nummer E EP RE Num ro e Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione FFLUA1190 Float Set UMX Carbon Schwimmer Set UMX Flotteurs UMX Set di galleggianti Cub SS Carbon Cub SS Carbon Cub SS UMX Carbon Cub SS EFLA7OOUM Charger Plug Adapter Ladekabel Adapter Prise d adaptation Adattatore per la EFL EFL chargeur EFL carica EFL EFLA7001UM Charger Plug Adapter Ladekabel Adapter TP Prise d ee decke per la TP chargeur TP carica TP AC to 12V DC 1 5 Amp AC zu 12V DC 1 5 Alim
27. of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC and EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Horizon Hobby Limited l 44 0 1279 641 097 RER RICE sales horizonhobby co uk 49 0 4121 2655 100 service horizonhobby de Germany UMX Carbon Cub SS BNF EFLU1180 j EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN55022 2010 EN55024 2010 LS PET AG DICK Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA Dec 17 2011 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 RE 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 Pica 5 Part e Nummer Num ro e Codice Replacement Parts
28. pinner on the propeller using foam compatible CA 3 Put the foam battery hatch on the fuselage and Slide it back to fully engage the fuselage NOTICE Removing tape or decals may remove paint from the fuselage 15 Opening the Fuselage When the fuselage must be opened for access to the motor servos or receiver 1 Atthe fuselage push the left and right struts HI dau marked L and R forward then pull the struts 2 from the fuselage 2 Push the struts together until they pull free from the wing 3 Carefully cut the tape or decals to open the fuselage NOTICE Removing tape or decals can remove paint 1 from the fuselage 4 Carefully separate the upper fuselage and wings from the lower fuselage Some wires are attached in both the upper and lower fuselage ii When opening take care to ensure the wiring is not damaged If parts need to be completely separated disconnect the upper fuselage servo leads from the receiver A CAUTION Do NOT crush or otherwise damage wiring when disassembling or assembling the fuselage Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Control surfaces not at neutral position when transmitter controls are at neutral Model flies incon sistently from flight to flight Controls oscillate in flight model rapidly jumps or moves 16 Possible Cause Solution Control surfaces may not have been Center control surfaces mechanically by mech
29. rim 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 When using float set Control Direction Test You should bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction Make sure tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them Flap Function Test The flap servo is connected to channel 5 Gear of the receiver The flaps should remain in the UP position for the first few flights until you are comfortable with the aircraft Use the Gear switch on your transmitter to move the flaps once you are ready to begin experimenting with flap control Tip If you are using a computer radio to fly your UMX Carbon Cub SS we recommend that you cre ate a mix to compensate for pitching up tendencies when the flaps are in the down position Enter the mix menu of your radio and create a mix so that the Gear Channel is the master channel and the Elevator channel is the slave Follow the percent ages in the table to the right for the total amount of travel Adjusting Center of Gravity CG The CG location is 27mm back from the leading edge of the wing at the root This CG location has been determined with the included 2S 180mAh 7 4V Li Po battery installed in the
30. rranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton NOTICE Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your Original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your item submitted for service Non warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of 2 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_rend
31. ry 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 Motor power quickly Battery power is down to the point of Recharge flight battery or replace battery that decreases and in receiver ESC Low Voltage Cutoff LVC is no longer performing creases then motor loses power Motor ESC is not armed Over Current Protection OCP stops the Fully lower throttle and throttle trim to arm after landing motor when the transmitter throttle is set 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 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
32. to abruptly pull the sailplane around This can cause numerous problems and could result in a crash of one or both aircraft e Be sure to make only wide sweeping turns Tight turns will result in the sailplane becoming unstable If a problem occurs the pilot of the sailplane should release the tow line from the nose of his sailplane so that both aircraft can be safely landed Crash damage is not covered under warranty If there is a break in the tow line tie the ends together securely or replace the line EFLU1257 when needed 11 Optional Float Installation 1 Removeall 4 screws and the cover plates from the bottom of the fuselage Keep these materials to reuse in step 4 2 Carefully remove and retain the landing gear from the fuselage 3 Push the square loops of the front and rear float struts into the slots in the bottom of the fuselage 4 Reuse the 4 screws and 2 cover plates from step 1 on the front of the aircraft then use the 4 screws and 2 cover plates that are included with the float set on the rear section to complete the installation A CAUTION Never go alone to get a downed aircraft in the water A CAUTION If at any time water splashes in the fuselage while flying from water bring the aircraft to shore open the battery hatch and immediately remove any water that may have gotten in the fuselage Leave the battery hatch open overnight to let the inside dry out and to prevent moisture
33. ttery while the throttle is fully raised the ESC will enter programming mode Disconnect the battery immediately The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for the first time Once the AS3X is active the control surfaces may move rapidly and noisily on the aircraft This is normal AS3X will remain active until the battery is disconnected CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell it will not hold a charge The aircraft s 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 quickly decreases and increases showing that some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing When the motor power 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 Before storage charge the Li Po battery to full capacity During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell Tip Due to the quiet nature of the aircraft you may not hear the pulsing of the motor For your first flights set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 4 minutes Adjust yo
34. ur timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model Flights of 6 minutes or more are achievable if using proper throttle management NOTICE Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery 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 Settings for Control Horns The following illustration shows the factory settings for linkages on the control horns After flying your may choose to carefully adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response Tip We recommend you move the rudder linkage to the second innermost hole in the rudder horn for taxiing with floats 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 t
35. ury 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 Age Recommendation Not for children under 14 years This is not a toy The E flite UMX Carbon Cub SS BNF is a feature rich scale BNF model that s an escape from the ordinary Its high output brushless power system will allow you to leap from tight spots and with its fully functional flaps is simply a joy to fly Large credit for its gentle manners go to the onboard AS3X system which makes handling super smooth even in moderate winds and provides rock solid control agility Even though your new model is fully assembled please read and follow this manual completely to be sure you re ready to take full advantage of what this awesome RC aircraft has to offer Table of Contents Preflight Checklist 4 AS3X System Delivers Breakthrough Performance 4 Charging Wal AROS sacs 2 nan 4 Charging the Battery 5 Transmitter and Receiver Bi
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