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Summary of Contents for E-FLITE Carbon-Z Scimitar
- Page 1 Carbon-Z Scimitar Instruction Manual - Bedienungsanleitung - Manuel d’utilisation - Manuale di Istruzioni...
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Page 2: Battery Warnings
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Carbon-Z construction with the latest in high-output brushless motor and vector–thrust propeller engineering. The speed and maneuverability this makes possible is nothing short of spectacular. Read this manual thoroughly before taking your fi rst fl ight. The Carbon-Z Scimitar can cover a lot of ground in a hurry. The better understanding you have of its performance and systems before your fi... -
Page 4: Charging The Flight Battery
Charging the Flight Battery Your E-fl ite Carbon-Z Scimitar comes with a DC balancing charger and 4S DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po • Charges 3- to 4-cell lithium polymer battery packs specifi... -
Page 5: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum ™ DSM2 ™... -
Page 6: Before Flight
Before Flight Power on Wait 5 Continuous LED • Lower throttle and • Connect battery to ESC. • Power on ESC switch. Transmitter seconds throttle trim to Series of tones lowest settings. Installing a Receiver 1. Install your full-range receiver in the fuselage using hook and loop tape or 5. -
Page 7: Fixed Landing Gear Installation
Fixed Landing Gear Installation Installing Nose Gear 1. Connect the linkage (A) to the steering servo arm (B). Always ensure the steering linkage clevis is adjusted correctly to make the model steer straight when the rudder control is at neutral. 2. -
Page 8: Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear
OPTIONAL Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear This equipment is sold separately: • 10- to 15-Size Tricycle Electric Retracts (EFLG110) • Nose gear strut (EFL1018017) Changing Stock Scimitar Nose Strut (EFL1018017) to Retractable Nose Gear Use of the nose gear strut included with the electric retracts does not let the nose gear retract into the fuselage well. -
Page 9: Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear (Continued)
OPTIONAL Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear (Continued) Installing Retractable Main Gear • Install the Scimitar rear wheels (A) on the retract shafts (B) using the collars (C) and setscrews (D). • Loosely fi t the shafts (B) on the rear landing gear struts (E) using two screws (F). -
Page 10: Installing Wings And Vertical Fins
Installing Wings and Vertical Fins 3 X 12mm (4) 1. Install the long carbon fi ber wing tube (A) into the rear hole on the side of the fuselage. 2. Install the short carbon fi ber wing tube (B) into the front hole on the side of the fuselage. -
Page 11: Balancing The Propeller
Balancing the Propeller NOTICE: Because of the Vector Thrust on the Scimitar, the propeller must be precisely balanced to prevent excess vibration and damage to the vector thrust servo. Front Back Your propeller needs to be balanced before you install it on your airplane. Balancing a propeller prevents motor and/or airframe damage. -
Page 12: Opening The Fuselage
Opening the Fuselage • Lift the front edge of the canopy (A) then pull the canopy forward and off the fuselage. • Loosen the screw (B) from the front of the receiver hatch (C), then lift the front edge of the receiver hatch and pull it forward and off 3 X 10mm the fuselage (carefully moving the tabs from under the retainers). -
Page 13: Control Centering
Control Centering • Make sure servo directions (reversing) on your transmitter are correct. Ensure control surfaces move freely by performing a Control Test. • Make sure trim and sub-trims are set to zero. • Make sure the servo arms are set to 90 degrees. If not, remove a servo arm and put the arm in a spline position closest to the 90 degree position (perpendicular to the servo’s long axis). -
Page 14: Factory Settings
Factory Settings Fly the model at factory settings before making changes. For pilots who wish for more control throw, adjust the position of linkages on servo arms and Arms control horns for increased travel. Nose Gear Vectored Thrust (VT) Elevons Rudder Transmitter Setup ... -
Page 15: Model Setup-Control Throws
Model Setup-Control Throws Rudders Measure from the center line (A) of the sub-fi n to the rear lower tip of a rudder (B) to calculate the distance from the center of travel for the rudders. Vectored-Thrust (VT) Unit Remove the motor hatch and look at the VT unit when adjusting mixes or travel for the AUX1 channel in your transmitter. -
Page 16: Center Of Gravity (Cg)
Center of Gravity (CG) CG is generally located at 553mm to 565mm from the front end of the aircraft. Flying wings like the Scimitar are more sensitive 553–565mm to changes in CG. Not using the recommended CG position may From the front end result in a variable or overall poor performance in some areas of of the aircraft. -
Page 17: Prefl Ight Checklist
Prefl ight Checklist Charge fl ight battery. Adjust fl ight controls and transmitter. Install fl ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully Perform a radio system Range Check. charged). Find a safe and open area. Make sure linkages move freely. -
Page 18: Fuselage Nose Service
MAINTENANCE Fuselage Nose Service 1. Remove the canopy and battery from the fuselage. 2. Remove four screws (A), two in the plate in the bottom of the battery compartment and two on the left and right sides inside the fuselage. 3. -
Page 19: Servo Service
MAINTENANCE Servo Service Nose Gear 1. Remove the three screws (A) from the steering servo. 2. Remove the steering linkage from the servo arm. 3. Remove the servo from the fuselage 4. Disconnect the servo connector from the servo extension 2.5 X 8mm (3) in the fuselage. -
Page 20: Sub-Fin Service
MAINTENANCE Sub-Fin Service 1. Turn over the model so the bottom faces up. 2. Remove the six screws and sub-fi n from the fuselage. Assemble in reverse order. 2.5 X 10mm (6) MAINTENANCE Motor and Vectored-Thrust Service Disassembly Assembly Assemble in reverse order, aligning wire colors of the motor with the ESC for 1. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not respond Throttle is not at idle and/or throttle trim is too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim to throttle but responds to at lowest setting other controls Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throttle servo travel is 100% or greater Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter... -
Page 22: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2011 A. GENERAL B. RADIO CONTROL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained fl ight 1. All pilots shall avoid fl ying directly over unprotected people, vessels, in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. -
Page 23: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Inspection or Services Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“Horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced, please use the Horizon Online product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to workmanship at the date of purchase. -
Page 24: Contact Information
Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2011093002 No. HH2011093001 Product(s): Carbon-Z Scimitar BNF Product(s): Carbon-Z Scimitar PNP Item Number(s): EFL10180 Item Number(s): EFL10175 Equipment class:... -
Page 25: Parts Contact Information
Parts Contact Information • Kontaktinformationen für Ersatzteile • Coordonnés pour obtenir de piéces détachées • Recapiti per i ricambi Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address United States of 4105 Fieldstone Rd 800-338-4639 Sales America Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA Sales@horizonhobby.com Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye... -
Page 26: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Piéces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice EFL1018017 Nose Strut Retract: C-Z Scimitar Einziehbares Bugstrebenfahrwerk: Jambe du nez rétractable : C-Z Scimitar Elemento retrattile della gamba C-Z Scimitar ammortizzatrice in punta: C-Z Scimitar EFLP1008E... -
Page 27: Optional Parts
Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Piéces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice EFLG110 10 - 15 Size Tricycle Electric Elektrisch einziehbares dreirädriges Trains rétractables électriques tricycles Elementi retrattili elettrici triciclici, Retracts by E-fl... - Page 28 © 2011 Horizon Hobby, Inc. E-fl ite, Carbon-Z, Scimitar, JR, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, 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.E-fl...