VolantexRC RANGER600 Manual

Safety Precautions

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product.

Procedures, which if not be properly followed, is able to create a possibility of physical property damage AND or possibility of injury.

Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Fail to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Fail to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt to disassemble, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of VolantexRC Co., Ltd... 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. Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.

• Always ensure all batteries have been properly charged before using the vehicle.
• Always check all servos and their connections prior to each run.
• Never operate your vehicle near spectators, parking areas or any other area that could result in injury to people or damage of property.
• Never operate your vehicle during adverse weather conditions. Poor visibility can cause disorientation and loss of control of your vehicle.
• Never point the transmitter antenna directly toward the vehicle. The radiation pattern from the tip of the antenna is inherently low.
• If at any time during the operation of your vehicle you observe any erratic or abnormal operation, immediately stop operation of your vehicle until the cause of the problem has been ascertained and corrected.

Box Contents

Setup Instruction

1. Install 4 AA batteries(not included) in the transmitter.
   
2. Connect the battery to the receiver, then stick the battery into the compartment with velcro, making sure the battery is well secured.
   
   
3. Setup is done. Follow below instructions to finish adjustment before start flying the vehicle.
   

Center Control Surfaces

With the transmitter turned on and the battery conected to the ESC(and installed in the battery compartment), it is now possible to check the center of all control surfaces.

Observe the rudder to ensure it is properly centered as shown above.

Then observe the elevator to ensure it is properly centered as shown above.

If the rudder is angled off to the right or left, adjust the push rod by its arc-shaped section slightly, making sure the rudder is properly centered.

If the elevator is angled off to the upper or lower position, adjust the push rod by its arc-shaped section slightly, making sure the elevator is properly centered.

Transmitter Instruction

Ranger 600 comes with pre-installed Gyro to help control flying easily. The switch is with 3 levels to control the Gyro. To turn on the Gyro, switch to upper position(towards you). To turn off the Gyro, switch to lower position(away from you).

It is strongly suggested to turn on Gyro while flying the Ranger 600.

Binding Instruction

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. When a receiver is bound to a transmitter, the receiver will only respond to that specific transmitter.

If you need to rebind for any reason, please follow these steps:

1. Keep the transmitter switched OFF, throttle joystick at bottom position.
   NOTE: Keep Gyro switch at Middle or Beginner position.
   NOTE: Keep the plane still in a calm environment for calculating the Gyro
   
   1. Away From You- Manual / Gyro Off (EXPERT)
   2. At the Middle - Soft Gyro Assit (MIDD)
   3. Towards You - Strong Gyro Assit (BEGINNER)
2. Connect the battery to the plane, then turn on the transmitter within 5 seconds.
3. The receiver LED will flash for 3-8 seconds to bind automatically.
   
4. After the receiver LED stop flashing, it means the binding process is done.

Follow below steps when you operate after binding process is done:

1. Power on transmitter first.
2. Connect the battery to the plane.
3. The receiver LED in plane will flash and then turn to solid in several seconds.
4. Switch the Gyro control stick to Gyro assist level (MlDD or BEGINNER).
   NOTE: Allow the airplane stay still about 3-5 seconds in a calm environment when you first time turn on Gyro, in order to calibrate and activate the Gyro
5. Turn throttle stick up to max and then down to min to arm the motor.

Do NOT operate around people or property, otherwise it may cause serious damage!

Check The Control Surface And Channel Condition

Mode 1 & Mode 2: Depending on which area you are in, you will either use a Mode 1 or Mode 2 transmitter. The difference between the two modes deals with the throttle and elevator joystick. Mode 2 transmitter comes with the throttle control on the left stick and the elevator control on the right stick. Mode 1 is in the opposite way.
Before trying to fly the airplane, carefully check to make sure the transmitter and the servos work normally.

Make sure that you must turn on the transmitter firstly and then you can connect the battery. If you want to turn off the transmitter you must ensure that the battery of the plane must be cut off first.

Flight Checklist

NOTE: This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content included in this instruction manual. Althought it can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest that read all though the manual completely before proceeding.

• Always turn the transmitter on first.
• Ensure the throttle control stick is at bottom position before connecting the battery
• Fly the model(hand-launch or take off from a flat/level surface).
• Land the model(on a flat/level surface)
• Unplug the battery from ESC.
• Always turn off the transmitter last

Find a Flight Field

Based on the size and weight of the plane it is typically considered to be a "park flyer" class airplane. As a result it is best to fly the plane at a local park, schoolyard, flying field or other area that is large enough and free of people and obstructions. We recommend and area the size of at least one football/soccer field. However, even larger areas are better suited and preferred especially when learning how to fly. Do NOT fly in parking lots, crowded neighborhood areas or in areas that are not free of people or obstructions.

We also suggest flying over grass as it is a much more forgiving surface that causes less damage in the unfortunate event or a crash. Short grass is better for takeoffs and landings as grass that is too long can cause the airplane to nose over/flip and be damaged. An ideal flying area allows for takeoffs and landings on a smoother surface(such as asphalt) and flying over grass.

Fly in spacious ground without obstacles and boskage.

Never fly the plane near highway, railway, high tension line, crowded people, flying area and residential area.

NOTE: The plane is designed to be flew outdoors only.

Flying Conditions

It is typically best to fly on days that are calm without wind, especially when learning how to fly. It is strongly suggested flying only in calm conditions until you are familiar with the controls and handling of the model. Even light winds can make it much more difficult to learn to fly, and in some cases can even carry the model beyond your line of sight.
Also, if you are a first-time or low-time pilot, we highly recommend that allow a more experienced pilot to test fly and properly trim the model before attempting your first flight. A proven flyable and properly trimmed model is significantly easier and more enjoyable to fly.
After you have properly trimmed the airplane in calm conditions and become familiar with its handling/capabilities you will be able to fly in light winds or depending on your experience and comfort level, in winds up to 5-7 mph.
Do NOT fly on days when significant moisture, such as rain or snow, is present.

Charging Guide

1. Unplug the battery from your plane.
2. Carefully plug the charger into the USB port on your computer or USB adapter.
   
3. Connect battery into the charger.
   
4. The charging process takes about 3.5 hours. For safety reasons, never charge the battery for longer than 4 hours. While charging, the red LED indicator will be flashing. When the charging is finished, the red LED will be off.

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