Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. 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.
Table of Contents Charger Warnings ..........4 Post Flight Checklist ..........9 Battery Charging ............4 Power Components Service .........10 Transmitter and Receiver Binding ......5 Installing the Landing Gear ........11 Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ........5 Troubleshooting Guide .........12 Flight Battery Installation and ESC Arming....6 Limited Warranty ..........13 Center of Gravity (CG) ..........6 Warranty and Service Information ......15...
Charger Warnings The battery charger (EFLC1008) included with your • Always charge batteries away from fl ammable aircraft has been designed to safely charge the materials. Li-Po battery. • Always inspect the battery before charging. • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must let the charger cool between charges.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) ™ code of a single specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum DSM2/DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. Any full range Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter can bind to the DSM2/DSMX receiver.
Flight Battery Installation and ESC Arming Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described, but subsequent connection Lower throttle and of a fl ight battery requires the following steps. throttle trim to lowest settings. It is normal for linear servos to make noise. Noise is not an indication of a faulty servo.
Control Direction Tests Traditional 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 and in the proper direction. Make sure the tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them. ®...
Control Centering Before the fi rst fl ights, or in the event of an accident, make sure the fl ight 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.
Flying Tips and Repairs We recommend fl ying your aircraft outside in calm Failure to lower the throttle NOTICE: Always conditions. Always avoid fl ying near houses, trees, stick and trim to the lowest decrease throttle wires and buildings. You should also be careful to possible positions during a at propeller strike.
Power Components Service CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts while the fl ight battery is connected. Personal injury could result. Disassembly 1. Disconnect the battery from the ESC/receiver. 2. Carefully cut free each wing strut from the bottom wing without damaging the wing. 3.
Installing the Landing Gear To install the included landing gear: 1. Gently squeeze the gear assembly and insert the landing gear strut wire into the retaining slot of the fuselage as shown.
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surfaces not at Control surfaces may not have been Center control surfaces mechanically by neutral position when mechanically centered from factory adjusting the U-bends on control linkages transmitter controls are Aircraft was moved after the fl ight battery Disconnect and reconnect the fl...
What this Warranty Covers (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations. Horizon Hobby, LLC. (“Horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND date of purchase.
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exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined address, email address and phone number where you can by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to be reached during business hours.
Compliance Information for the European Union EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE and EMC Directives.
– Optional Parts and Accessories – – Optionale Bauteile und Zubehörteile – – Pièces optionnelles et accessoires – – Pezzi opzionali e accessori – Part # • Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro • Codice Hook and Loop Set Parkzone: Klettband Ultras Micros - Bande Set fascette a strappo PKZ1039...
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