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MODEL: AC TRACKTECH T1V2
Instruction Manual
95411 Rev. K
World's First Portable, Remote-Control Aircraft Tugs

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  • Page 1 MODEL: AC TRACKTECH T1V2 Instruction Manual 95411 Rev. K World’s First Portable, Remote-Control Aircraft Tugs...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Components Table of Contents 1. Components ...............3 1-1 Components in the Box ................. 3 1-2 Tug Components ................... 4 1-3 Spare Part ..................... 5 1-4 Track Tools .................... 6 1-5 On-Board Parts Box ................8 1-6 Foam Stand ................... 9 2.

  • Page 3: Components

    1. Components 1. Components 1-1 Components in the Box Foam Stand Battery Tray Radio Charger Radio Transmitter Tug Charger Owners Manual Spare Parts Bag...

  • Page 4: Tug Components

    1. Components 1. Components 1-2 Tug Components Rear Cradle Gate Wheel Cradle Ramp Power Switch Tug Charging Port Cradle Release Lever Electronics Cover Left Track Assembly Main Plate Right Track Assembly...

  • Page 5: Spare Part

    1. Components 1. Components 1-3 Spare Part Spare Track Parts Retainer Clips Pins Links Treads Track Install Tools Fuses 4 Amp Light Fuse 10 Amp Circuit Board Fuse Retainer Clip Tool...

  • Page 6: Track Tools

    1. Components 1. Components 1-4 Track Tools The track tools are used to assist in the installation of new tracks. 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 7 The Track Pin Tools are used to assist in the installation of new tracks when the they are too tight making it diffi cult to align the pin holes. Insert the track pin tools on the inside and outside adjacent pins to the missing pin hole.

  • Page 8: On-Board Parts Box

    1. Components 1-5 On-Board Parts Box The On-Board Parts Box contains spare track links, clips, and tools to quickly replace or repair tracks. It also includes cradle shims and mounting screws to lift the wheel cradle ramp away from the ground. When the ground is very uneven the wheel cradle ramp may hit the ground preventing the aircraft from loading.

  • Page 9: Foam Stand

    1. Components 1-6 Foam Stand Use the foam stand to lift the cradle off the ground for track replacement or repairs. With the wheel cradle in (up) locked position, lift the front-end of the tug and slide the provided foam stand underneath the tug. The foam stand has the following dimensions, 19”...

  • Page 10: Start Up Guide

    1. Components 2. Start Up Guide 2-1 Remote Control Operation Power Indicator Control Stick 3 Speed Toggle Light Switch Latch Switch Charging Indicator ON/OFF Switch Charging Jack Lanyard Anchor Note: The 3 Speed Toggle ranges from fast, to moderate, to slow. When operating the tug at slow speed it may be necessary to switch to the moderate or fast speed mode on the toggle when turning.
  • Page 11 2. To drive the tug, move the control stick in the desired direction. Forward Left Right Reverse Reverse Right Forward Left Warning: The control stick on the remote controller is very sensitive and will cause the tug to move if it is moved accidentally. Turn OFF the remote controller when not in use.

  • Page 12: Operating The Tug

    1. Components 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 13 6. After lifting the tug off of the ground for any reason or taking it in and out of your air- craft, you must check the sprockets for proper seating along the tracks. If the sprock- et is not properly seated it could result in damage to the track. Check for proper seating and alignment.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Wheel Cradle

    1. Components 2. Start Up Guide 2-3 Adjusting the Wheel Cradle 1. Remove the link locking pins from both sides of the wheel cradle and position the cradle in down position as shown below. Link Locking Pins...
  • Page 15 2. Place wheel chocks behind the rear tires of the plane to ensure the plane does not roll backwards. 3. Drive the tug under the wheel of the plane until the wheel cradle locks in the upright posi- tion. Make sure the wheel is touching the back gate as shown. Back Gate wheel touching here.
  • Page 16 4. Push the front side of cradle until it is touching the tire and reinstall the pins. If pins cannot be installed while the front side is touching the tire, move the front side of cradle away from the tire until the pin can be inserted into the next closest hole. You do not want this to be too tight on the tire.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Tire Guide Spacers

    1. Components 2. Start Up Guide 2-4 Adjusting the Tire Guide Spacers Adjustment Pin Tire Guide Spacer 1. If the tire guide spacers are in the widest position and your tire does not fi t or it is too close of a fi t remove the tire guide spacers and adjustment pins. Widest Position...
  • Page 18 2. Adjust the tire guide spacers by removing the adjustment pin and sliding the spacers towards each other. Ideally the tire guide spacers should be moved the same dis- tance on each side to keep your tire centered in the cradle. The distance between the tire guide spacers should equal the width of your tire plus one inch maximum.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Track Tension

    1. Components 2. Start Up Guide 2-5 Adjusting Track Tension Track tension may need to be adjusted after several hours of use. Follow the instruc- tions below for each track. 1. Remove 6 track cover screws and remove the outside plastic track cover. Track Cover Screws Front Rail End Plastic Track Cover...
  • Page 20 3. Push the rail end forward using a small pry bar to add tension to the track. There should be about a 1/2” of play at the center of the track. Push Rail 1/2” Up and Down Play at Center of Track End Forward 4.

  • Page 21: Loading The Aircraft Wheel

    If the issue persists call or e-mail AC Air Technology tech support for further assistance.

  • Page 22: Unloading The Aircraft Wheel

    1. Components 2. Start Up Guide 2-7 Unloading the Aircraft Wheel 1. Turn the tug power ON and the remote control power ON if not already on. 2. Push the tug slightly forward so the airplane tire puts pressure on the back gate of the cradle.

  • Page 23: Lifting The Wheel Cradle Ramp

    2. Start-Up Guide 2-8 Lifting the Wheel Cradle Ramp The cradle shims are used to lift the wheel cradle ramp away from the ground. When traversing over very uneven terrain the wheel cradle ramp may hit the ground and prevent the aircraft from loading onto the tug. 1.
  • Page 24 2. With the wheel cradle in the “Up” latched position, install the shims onto the tug main- plate threaded holes located near the loading end. Two shims and one mounting screw per side. Wheel Cradle Up Mainplate Threaded Holes 3. Both left and right side shims should be engaged if in the ON position or both sides should be disengaged if in the OFF position to prevent the cradle from twisting.

  • Page 25: Charging The Tug

    1. Components 2. Start Up Guide 2-9 Charging the Tug 1. Before charging your tug, the remote controller and tug should both be turned OFF. Charging Indicator Charging Jack Light 2. The charging indicator LED should light up red once the charger is connected prop- erly.

  • Page 26: Charging The Remote Control

    1. Components 2. Start Up Guide 2-10 Charging the Remote Control WARNING: Only use the supplied charger to charge the controller when using the supplied batteries or the following: - 1200mAh to 2200 mAh Ni-MH or Ni-Cd ‘AA’ Rechargeable Batteries Using the remote control charger with alkaline batteries installed can damage the con- troller.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

    1. Components 2. Start Up Guide 2-11 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries 1. Before changing the remote control batteries, the remote controller and tug should be turned OFF. 2. Remove 2 screws on the back cover of the remote controller then remove the back cover.
  • Page 28 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 29: Troubleshooting

    The troubleshooting guide is divided into three sections: Tug, Remote Controller, Wheel Cradle. Refer to the images and descriptions below as they are mentioned throughout the text. Servo Speed Control Latch Mechanism Radio Receiver For technical support call or e-mail AC Air Technology (855) 884-7222 info@acairtechnology.com...

  • Page 33: 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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