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EFL9080
© 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
USA
Horizon Hobby UK
Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom
Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH
Hamburger Strasse 10
25335 Elmshorn
Germany
US patent D578,146
Multiple patents pending
PRC patent number ZL 2007 2 0069025.2.
E-flite
®
products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
DSM and DSM2 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.
E-fliteRC.com
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Printed 8/09
BNF Instruction Manual
Note: Attempting to fly the airplane without completely reading the manual may cause
injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damaging the aircraft.
Specifications
Wingspan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.2 in (387mm)
Wing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 in (25.5 sq dm)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.5 in (445mm)
Weight without Battery . . . . . . . . 1.10 oz (31 g)
Weight with Battery . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 oz (35.5 g)
Main Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5mm coreless brushed (1 installed)
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150mAh 1-cell 3.7V 12C battery Li-Po (2 included)
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celectra 4-port 1-cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po charger
(included)
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V, 1.5-amp AC/DC power supply (included)
On-Board Electronics . . . . . . . . . Spektrum AR6400L Ultra-Micro Long Throw
Receiver (SPMAR6400L) and 1.5 g Long Throw
Linear Servo (SPMAS2000L) (2 installed)
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5+ channel 2.4GHz with Spektrum
(required)
DSM2
™
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Page 1: Specifications
Charger ....Celectra 4-port 1-cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po charger (included) DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Power Supply ....6V, 1.5-amp AC/DC power supply (included) The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Specifications ...........1 Congratulations on the purchase of your Ultra-Micro 4-Site . -
Page 3: Additional Safety Precautions And Warnings
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. All manufacturer’s manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the instructions and warnings must be followed closely. -
Page 4: Preparing For The First Flight Checklist
Preparing for the First Flight Checklist Battery Warnings and Guidelines RC airplanes are not toys. Please note this checklist is not intended to be a While the Celectra 4-port Battery Charger (EFLC1004) included with replacement for the content included in this manual. Although it can be used as a your 4-Site has been specifically designed to safely charge the included quick start guide, we strongly suggest you follow this checklist along with the rest 1S 3.7V 150mAh 12C Li-Po Battery (EFLB1501S), you MUST read the... -
Page 5: Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A Dc Li-Po Charger Instructions
Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger Instructions Li-Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each under load. In the case of the 1S Li-Po battery used for the 4-Site, you will not want to allow the battery to fall to LED functions under normal operation: below 3V during flight. -
Page 6: Celectra 4-Port Li-Po Charger Warning
• Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four D-size batteries (not property. included), noting proper polarity. Replace the cover after the Alkaline batteries are E-flite, Horizon Hobby, Inc., its retailers, and any other representatives, assume installed. absolutely no liability for use of this product or failure to comply with these instructions and precautions. -
Page 7: Usage Guidelines, Warnings And Safety Precautions
Usage Guidelines, Warnings and Safety Precautions Transmitter Preparation • Always inspect batteries before charging. Please make sure you have fresh/charged batteries in your transmitter. If applicable, set your transmitter model to the correct Airplane. JR and Spektrum transmitters’ ® • Never charge or use a Li-Po battery or pack that shows any damage or servo settings should be set to default (normal) servo direction. -
Page 8: Installing The Flight Battery
Installing the Flight Battery Transmitter and Receiver Binding 1. Install the battery into the fuselage by first plugging the battery into the receiver. 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. It will be necessary for you to ‘bind’... -
Page 9: Transmitter Specific Binding Instructions
Transmitter Specific Binding Instructions X9303: DX6i: A. Select a new model memory or the chosen model memory that you want for the 4-Site. A. Select a new model memory or the chosen model memory that you want for the 4-Site. B. -
Page 10: Control Test
Control Test Move the aileron stick left and right to check aileron roll control. When the stick is pushed to the left, the left aileron should move up and the right aileron should You must test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the move down. -
Page 11: Control Centering
Control Centering Move the rudder stick left and right to check yaw control. When the stick is pushed to the right the rudder should also move to the right. In the event of an accident or before first flight, you should check to make sure that the flight control surfaces are centered. -
Page 12: Dual Rates And Expo
Dual Rates and Expo Receiver Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test E-flite recommends using a DSM2 radio capable of dual rates and expo. The settings below are recommended starting settings for intermediate and advanced pilots. The Spektrum AR6400L installed on your 4-Site is a lightweight combination E-flite does not recommend that a beginner pilot fly the 4-Site. -
Page 13: Choosing A Flying Area
proceed to the next step of the checklist. Choosing a Flying Area When you are ready for your first flight, you will want to select a relatively open • If the status LED keeps flashing, you do not have a positive RF link between indoor area that is free of people and obstructions. -
Page 14: Flying The Ultra-Micro 4-Site
Flying the Ultra-Micro 4-Site Optional Speed Brakes You can choose to fly your 4-Site with optional speed brakes. These are very easy Having followed the proper receiver initialization and arming procedures, to install and will slow the flight envelope of the airframe. The increased drag will confirmed proper control of the servos and motor, and found a suitable flying drain your flight battery slightly faster though as you will need more power through area, your 4-Site is ready for flight. -
Page 15: Prop Replacement
Prop Replacement Replacement Parts In the event that you do break a prop, it is replaceable. Item Description EFL9050 ... . Ultra-Micro 4-Site PNP (replacement airframe with receiver 1. Removing Broken Prop - Hold the prop shaft using a pair of pliers and twist the and servos) broken prop off of the shaft counterclockwise. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Period Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) Problem Possible Cause Solution will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Aircraft will not “throttle • User did not lower throttle trim •... -
Page 17: Safety Precautions
To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby. -
Page 18: Product Registration
2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz frequency range. United Kingdom Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: Horizon Hobby UK Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call +44 (0) 1279 641 097 or e-mail us at sales@horizonhobby.co.uk with any... -
Page 19: Ce Compliance Information For The European Union
European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC: EN 301 489-1, 301 489-17 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA Steven A. Hall Sep 05, 2009 Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby, Inc.