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Vortex Extreme
CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT:
NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE.
AS WITH ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS FLYING DEVICE, ALL
PILOTS MUST CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Vortex Extreme CAUTION: ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRODUCT: NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE. AS WITH ALL ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS, PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED DURING HANDLING AND USE TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. IMPORTANT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS FLYING DEVICE, ALL...
  • Page 2 Notes...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    It is the responsibility of the pilot flying the Vortex Extreme to operate it in such a manner, that in the event of a failure, no one will be injured, nor will any damage result to property. This is accomplished by flying far enough away from other persons such that the Vortex Extreme will likely crash before it can reach anyone or anything of value.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    • Do not fly on dangerous grounds including areas where electrical hanging wire exist or at stair- wells. • Only use the Ni-CD battery pack supplied with this kit, or else your Vortex Extreme could be damaged. • Disconnect the battery after charging 3 hours or if the battery feels hot. Over charging will damage the batteries.

  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    Receiver (please specify channel number) ..........23.95 Electronic Speed Controller................16.95 Vortex Extreme Accessory Bundle - 40% discount! (wing, tail set, battery, boom): $29.95 - All prices are in US funds. - Shipping is $7.95 on all parts by airmail. If batteries (more than one) and/or wing(s) are ordered, shipping is $11.95 by airmail.

  • Page 6: Detailed Components

    Component List Part # Description Elevator/Rudder Tail boom Front landing gear Servos & Receiver Throttle Foam to secure battery Start switch Motor NiMh battery Main wing Propeller Vertical fin Rudder horn Horizontal stabilizer Rudder and Elevator rods Antenna Rear wheel on/off Vertical fin nuts Fuselage...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Connect the receiver battery to the connector in the airplane. Hold the red button (see #5 on com- ponent list) down for 5 seconds. This initializes the Vortex Extreme's motor. Now, when you move the throttle slider on the transmitter to the right the motor should turn.
  • Page 8 Vortex Extreme Assembly Cont’ d • Center the wing on the fuselage and use rubber bands to hold it in place. • Place the battery in the fuselage, but • Remove the nuts from the vertical fin's do not connect it until you are at the metal bolts.

  • Page 9: Preparing For First Flight

    Hand launch: Hold in full throttle and push the Vortex Extreme away from you with medium strength in a flat line. Do not throw the Vortex Extreme! Do not push it upwards or downwards. A controlled, level with the ground push...
  • Page 10 Preparing for First Flight Cont’d • Trim the Vortex Extreme: If the Vortex Extreme is always trying to turn left, move the right trim tab to the right, and vice versa. • Turn the Vortex Extreme: Move the right stick to the left to make a left turn, and vice versa.

  • Page 11: Servo And Tailboom Replacement

    Servo and Tailboom Replacement To remove and replace the servo, follow steps 1-8. To remove and replace the tail boom, follow steps 1-7 and 9-20. 1. Remove foam battery holder 2. Remove three bottom screws. You should keep the servo mount as far forward as possible, for ease of access.

  • Page 12: Servo

    Servo and Tailboom Replacement Cont’ d 6. Repeat for rear servo. 7. Disconnect servos from receiver. 8. Replace faulty servo, re-install following steps in reverse order. 9. Unscrew bolt holding in the tail boom at rear of fuselage. 10. Pull out metal control rods through their slots in the rear of the tail boom.
  • Page 13 Servo and Tailboom Replacement Cont’ d 13. Temporarily put the vertical and hori- zontal fins on the new tail boom. Make sure the slot for the metal control rods Metal rod slots are on the top side of the boom. 14.
  • Page 14 Servo and Tailboom Replacement Cont’ d 17. Remove the vertical and horizontal fin. Push the antenna through the tail boom (we recommend going through the canopy), and retie the knot. Tip: Hold plane by canopy, let tail boom hang straight down, straighten antenna as much as possible, and help gravity pull the antenna through by gently pushing.
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 INVENTING THE FUTURE OF RADIO CONTROLLED FLIGHT...

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