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® ™ Fokker D.VII Instruction Manual WARNING: This product may use a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery. Improper handling may result in FIRE! You are responsible for following all safety precautions as outlined in this instruction manual.
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.
FCC INFORMATION FCC ID: BRWFLZU1012 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
PRECAUTIONS Your Micro Fokker D.VII model should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the model, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.
● Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results. ● Always transport or store the battery in a temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C). ● Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
GLOSSARY ● Lithium Polymer (LiPo) Battery: Rechargeable battery which is used to power the airplane. LiPo batteries are lighter and smaller than most other types of rechargeable batteries. ● Transmitter (TX): This is the hand-held unit that sends the signal to the 3-in-1 control unit. ●...
CHARGE THE 3.7V 80mAh LIPO BATTERY Do not use the charge feature while flying the model! Open the charge cord cover to remove the Leave the charge lead. transmitter unpowered. illuminated yellow light indicates Connect the battery charging. to charge. Align the red dots to ensure the polarities of the plug and the...
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INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF THE LIPO BATTERY CAUTION: Keep hands clear of propeller during battery installation and removal. Align the red dots to ensure the polarities of the plug and the battery match. Use two fingers to secure Connect the LiPo The battery is connector during battery to the lead.
CENTER THE CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTION Before flight, center rudder control surface with rudder trim adjustment. Before flight, center elevator control surface with elevator trim adjustment. CHOOSE A FLYING SITE LARGE INDOOR FACILITY Outdoor Indoor RANGE CHECK With the transmitter powered and the battery plugged into the plane, walk 50’ [15m] from the aircraft and check the control functions for proper operation.
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FLYING THE FOKKER If anytime during operation the controls or propeller become jammed or unresponsive, lower the power to the propeller Level and land. Disconnect, then reconnect the battery on the plane to attempt to regain control. Take off into the wind. If hand launching, “gently” throw the airplane, at half throttle, so it is straight and level (not nose WIND up).
BINDING The airplane comes bound to the transmitter. Should you need to re-bind, follow these steps. 1. Turn on both transmitter and aircraft. 2. Press both throttle trim buttons simultaneously. 3. The transmitter will beep until binding is completed automatically. Throttle Throttle 4.
PROPELLER REPLACEMENT To remove a damaged propeller, unpower the model, then hold the motor shaft with needle nose pliers and unscrew the damaged propeller off the shaft in the counter-clockwise direction. Install your replacement propeller in the clockwise direction. TRANSMITTER FACTORY RESET To reset the transmitter to the factory default trim button settings and servo reverse settings, follow the procedure below: 1.
FLZU1014 Battery 80 mAh 1S LiPo LIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers – Horizon Hobby, LLC, (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.
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, fi nal assembly, modifi cation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury.
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