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AC Air Technology T1X3 Instruction Manual

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MODEL: T1X3 Aircraft Tug
Instruction Manual
95490 Rev. B
World's First Portable, Remote-Control Aircraft Tugs

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  • Page 1 MODEL: T1X3 Aircraft Tug Instruction Manual 95490 Rev. B World’s First Portable, Remote-Control Aircraft Tugs...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Components 1-1. Components in the Box 1-2. Tug Components 1-3. Radio Components 1-4. Charger Components 1-5. Spare Parts 1-6. Track Tools 2. Start-Up Guide 2-1. Radio Operation 2-2. Operating the Tug 2-3. Adjusting the Wheel Cradle 2-4. Adjusting the Tire Guides 2-5.

  • Page 3: Components

    1. Components 1-1. Components in the Box Accessory Cradle Roller Radio Charger Radio Transmitter Battery Tray Tug Charger Owners Manual Spare Parts Bag...

  • Page 4: Tug Components

    1. Components 1-2. Tug Components Rear Cradle Gate Lazy Susan Right Track Assembly Left Track Assembly Main Plate Wheel Cradle Side Plates Wheel Ramp Power Switch Tug Charger Connection Tug Shroud...

  • Page 5: Radio Components

    1. Components 1-3. Radio Components Radio Controller Power Indicator Control Stick 3 Speed Toggle Light Switch Lazy Susan Lock & Cradle Release Switch Charging Indicator LED ON/OFF Switch Charging Jack Lanyard Anchor Warning: The control stick on the remote is very sensitive and will cause the tug to move if it is moved accidenally.

  • Page 6: Charger Components

    1. Components 1-4. Charger Components Tug Charger Tug Connection Charging Indicator 110V Power Connection Radio Charger 110V Power Connection Radio Connection...

  • Page 7: Spare Parts

    1. Components 1-5. Spare Parts • Spare Track Parts Rotoclips Pins • Track Install Tools • Fuses 4A mp Replacement Light Fuse Track Pin Tools 10 Amp Replacement Circuit Board Fuse Retainer Clip Tool...

  • Page 8: Track Tools

    1. Components 1-6. Track Tools The Track Tools are used to assist in the installation of new tracks. Note: This section is intended to show how the tools are used only. A detailed instruction guide is provided when purchasing new tracks. Refer to that instruction guide when installing new tracks.
  • Page 9 The Track Pin Tools are used to assist in the installation of new tracks Insert the Track Pin Tools on the inside and outside adjacent pins to the missing pin hole. Note: You will need to hold these in place by hand. Track Pin Tool Adjacent Pin Missing Pin Hole...

  • Page 10: Start-Up Guide

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-1. Radio Operation 1. Switch the radio on and make sure the power indicator light turns on and the radio beeps once. If this does not happen, check to make sure the batteries were installed correctly. When the battery level in the radio becomes low the radio will begin to beep, signaling you to replace or recharge the batteries.

  • Page 11: Operating The Tug

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-2. Operating the Tug 1. Before turning on the tug, make sure the tracks and bottom of the tug are free from obstruction. 2. Turn the tug on using the ON/OFF switch. There will be a short series of beeps and then the ON/OFF switch will illuminate red to show the tug is on.
  • Page 12 5. After lifting the tug off of the ground for any reason or taking it in and out of your aircraft, you must check to make sure that the sprockets are correctly seated on the tracks. If the sprocket is not properly seated it could result in damage to the track. Check sprockets for proper seating and alignment.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Wheel Cradle

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-3. Adjusting the Wheel Cradle 1. The wheel cradle can be adjusted to 3 different positions depending on your aircraft’s outside tire diameter. The three confi gurations are as follows: NOTE: You do not want the tire to be be too tight inside the wheel cradle. There should be space for tire size variations.
  • Page 14 Confi guration B: For 14.50” Maximum Outside Tire Diameter 1B. For Confi guration B the supplied Accessory Cradle Roller will be needed. Accessory Cradle Roller 2B. Disassembly the Accessory Cradle Roller. ii. Pull out Inside Rod i. While holding the other end fi...
  • Page 15 4B. Install the Accessory Cradle Roller into the wheel cradle’s First Position (position shown is step 3B above) by holding the outside roller in between the wheel cradle and sliding the inside rod through one end of the wheel cradle and out the other.
  • Page 16 Confi guration C: For 8.25” Maximum Outside Tire Diameter 1C. For Confi guration C the supplied Accessory Cradle Roller will be needed. Accessory Cradle Roller 2C. Disassembly the Accessory Cradle Roller. ii. Pull out Inside Rod i. While holding the other end fi...
  • Page 17 4C. Install the Accessory Cradle Roller into the wheel cradle’s Second Position (position shown is step 3C above) by holding the outside roller in between the wheel cradle and sliding the inside rod through one end of the wheel cradle and out the other.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Tire Guides

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-4. Adjusting the Tire Guides Adjustment Pin Tire Guide 1. If the tire guides are in the furthest back position and your tire does not fi t or it is too close of a fi t remove the tire guides and adjustment pins. Furthest back postion...
  • Page 19 2. Adjust the tire guides by removing four adjustment pins and sliding the tire guides towards each other. Ideally the tire guides should be moved the same distance on each side to keep your tire centered in the cradle. The distance between the tire guides should equal the width of your tire plus one inch maximum.
  • Page 20 2. Start-Up Guide 2-5. Loading The Aircraft Wheel WARNING: DO NOT SIT IN THE PLANE WHILE DRIVING THE TUG. 1. Turn on the tug power switch and the radio controller power switch, see sections 2-1 and 2-2 for details. The wheel ramp needs to be in the down position before loading the aircraft wheel.
  • Page 21 2. Drive the tug to line up the aircraft tire with the center of the wheel ramp. It may be necessary to apply a little pressure with your foot to the top of the tug shroud to get the wheel started onto the tug. Aircraft Tire Wheel Crale Ramp in down position...
  • Page 22 4. Continue driving the tug under the tire until the wheel ramp and cradle lock are in the up position. Cradle Lock in up position Wheel Ramp in Up Position 5. The Lazy Susan Lock switch on the radio can be moved to the unlocked position during operation to allow 360°...

  • Page 23: Unloading The Aircraft Wheel

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-6. Unloading The Aircraft Wheel 1. Toggle the Lazy Susan Lock Switch to the middle position and rotate the tug under the aircraft tire until the wheel ramp is facing the front of the tug. Push the tug so the rear gate is slightly pushing against the tire. (Note: It is recommended to chock the wheels to keep the plane from moving).
  • Page 24 2. Hold the latch release switch on the radio controller and slightly rotate the tug under the tire until the cradle lock releases the wheel cradle. You will need to visually verify that the cradle lock is released. This may require rotating the tug back and forth slightly until the cradle lock releases.
  • Page 25 4. Continue driving the tug away from the tire until the tire is completely off of the tug. You can stop holding the latch release switch after the tire is off of the tug. Continue Driving the Tug Away From Tire Tire Completely Off of Tug...

  • Page 26: Adjusting Track Tension

    2. Start Up Guide 2-7. Adjusting Track Tension Track tension might need to be adjusted after several hours of use. Follow the instructions below for each track. 1. Remove 6 track cover screws and remove the outside track cover. Track Cover Screws Outside Track Cover Right Side Left Side...
  • Page 27 3. Push the rail end forward using a small pry bar to tighten up the track. There should be about a 1/2” of play at the center of the track. Do not over tighten the tracks. 1/2” Up and Down Play at Center of Track 4.

  • Page 28: Charging The Tug

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-8. Charging the Tug 1. Before charging your tug, the radio and tug should both be turned OFF. Tug Charging Jack Power Switch 2. The charging indicator LED should light up red once the charger is connected properly. The tug will be fully charged once the charge indicator LED turns green.

  • Page 29: Charging The Transmitter

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-9. Charging the Transmitter WARNING: Only use the supplied charger to charge the transmitter when using the supplied batteries or the following: - 1200mAh to 2200 mAh Ni-MH or Ni-Cd ‘AA’ Rechargeable Batteries The use of the transmitter charger with alkaline batteries installed can damage the transmitter.

  • Page 30: Replacing Radio Batteries

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-10. Replacing Radio Batteries 1. Before changing the radio transmitter batteries, be sure the radio transmitter and tug are both turned OFF. 2. Remove the 2 screws on the back cover of the radio transmitter then remove the back cover. Note: Do not remove the front cover (with etched logo).
  • Page 31 4A. Replace the batteries by purchasing a new shrink wrapped Note: A shrink wrapped battery pack can battery pack from AC Air Technology be purchused from AC Air Techology to or installing the supplied battery tray replace the installed battery tray. To use a and purchasing 6 rechargable ‘AA’...

  • Page 32: Warranty

    In no event shall the liability of AC Air Technology exceed the individual price of the product on which liability is asserted. AC Air Technology has no control of the set up, ap- plication, use, modifi cation, or misuse of this product, thus no liability shall be assumed or ac- cepted for any resulting damage or injury.

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