Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT
The Wattage Electric Cub is intended for individuals 12 years of age or older. Children under
12 years of age should always be accompanied by an adult when either assembling or flying
the Electric Cub.
WARNING
Do not leave your model in an extremely hot environment (like the back of your car in direct
sunlight) for any length of time. The extreme heat could cause damage to the plastic and/or
foam your model is made from.
The Wattage Electric Cub is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92728
All contents copyright © 2001, Global Hobby Distributors Version V1.0 May 2001
1
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for WattAge J-3
Summary of Contents for WattAge J-3
-
Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT The Wattage Electric Cub is intended for individuals 12 years of age or older. Children under 12 years of age should always be accompanied by an adult when either assembling or flying the Electric Cub. WARNING Do not leave your model in an extremely hot environment (like the back of your car in direct sunlight) for any length of time. - Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the new Wattage Electric Cub and welcome to the sport of radio control flying. Before completing the final assembly of your new Electric Cub, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its entirety. Doing so will ensure success the first time around! IMPORTANT Before beginning assembly make sure you have all of the parts shown below: Wing Assembly...
- Page 3 Here's what you'll need to get your Electric Cub flying: Small Phillips Screwdriver Eight AA Alkaline Batteries If any of the parts listed on page # 2 are missing, or if you have any questions during assembly, please contact us. We're here to help you.
-
Page 4: Step 1: Installing The Transmitter Batteries
You're ready to start, aren't you? Lets go! Step 1: Installing the Transmitter Batteries Remove the battery cover by pushing down with your thumbs at the two marks shown. Install 8 fresh AA Alkaline batteries, being careful to watch that the polarity is correct for each battery. Push the battery cover back into place until you hear it "click"... -
Page 5: Step 2: Charging The Flight Battery
Step 2: Charging the Flight Battery Plug the flight battery connector into the battery charger connector. When plugged in properly you should hear the connectors "click" together. Note that the plugs can be plugged in only one way. Plug the charger into a 110V AC wall outlet. Charge the flight battery for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. - Page 6 When installing the Z-bend, make sure the longer portion of the wire is facing toward the top of the plastic control horn. Carefully push the vertical tail down into the plastic mount. Push the tail forward or back to line up the hole though the side of the tail with the holes in the sides of the mount.
-
Page 7: Step 4: Installing The Landing Gear
Step 4: Installing the Landing Gear Line up the bend in the landing gear wire with the plastic slot in the bottom of the fuselage. The slot behind the plastic mount is a cooling slot for the flight battery. Push the landing gear wire firmly down into the slot. Step 5: Installing the Propeller Align the propeller with the motor shaft. -
Page 8: Step 6: Installing The Wing
Push the propeller firmly onto the motor shaft. Step 6: Installing the Wing Unfold the wing, making sure not to damage the clear tape that holds the wing halves together. Do not cut or remove the clear tape that holds the wing halves together. - Page 9 Line up the centerline of the wing with the center of the fuselage. Set the plastic wing brace over the middle of the wing. Remember, the front of the brace goes toward the front of the wing. Install the rubber bands to hold the wing brace and wing firmly in place.
-
Page 10: Step 7: Installing The Flight Battery
Step 7: Installing the Flight Battery Turn on the transmitter. Both the green and the red LED's should light up. IMPORTANT Always make sure you turn on the transmitter first, before installing the flight battery. After you're done flying, remove the flight battery first, then turn off the transmitter. - Page 11 Push the battery connectors and wires up toward the front of the fuselage. Slide the battery down into the fuselage as shown. Push the flight battery down so it is resting on the bottom of the fuselage. The battery simply rests on the fuselage floor, right in front of the receiver.
- Page 12 Testing the Electric Cub Step 1: Adjusting the Control Surfaces Turn on the transmitter. Plug in and install the flight battery. Do not press the safety arming switch yet. Carefully adjust the left and right control trim lever until it is centered with the marks above and below it. Carefully adjust the up and down control trim lever until it is centered with the marks to the right and left of it.
- Page 13 Looking from the back of the Electric Cub, move the right-hand transmitter control stick completely to the left. The vertical control surface should move left. Looking from the back of the Electric Cub, move the right-hand transmitter control stick completely to the right.
-
Page 14: Step 2: Testing The Motor
Looking from the back of the Electric Cub, move the left-hand transmitter control stick completely forward. The horizontal control surface should move down. Step 2: Testing the Motor Turn on the transmitter and plug in and install the flight battery. Make sure that the motor on/off switch is pulled back toward you - see page # 10. -
Page 15: Getting Ready To Fly
Getting Ready to Fly Step 1: Choosing Your Flying Field The flying field you choose should be a large, open field with grass. There should not be any vehicles, buildings, power lines, trees, large rocks - or anything else for your Electric Cub to crash into. Until you are very proficient with the Electric Cub, we don't recommend taking off or landing from hard surfaces like asphalt or concrete. - Page 16 Step 3: Range Testing the Radio System Turn on the transmitter. Plug in and install the flight battery. Do not press the motor safety arming switch yet. Set the Electric Cub on the ground. Extend the transmitter's antenna completely. Move the two control sticks back and forth to check the controls. Walk approximately 150ft.
- Page 17 Step 2: Flying After you've launched the Electric Cub, keep the motor running and allow the Electric Cub to continue to climb. After reaching about 80 - 100 feet of altitude you should start making turns to keep the Electric Cub near you. WARNING Don't fly the Electric Cub too far away or you could lose control.
-
Page 18: Replacement Parts
Flight Tips and Warnings Check before every flight to ensure that the batteries in the transmitter are working properly. When the green LED goes out it's time to change the batteries. Before recharging the flight battery, let the motor run until the flight battery is completely drained. This will ensure you don't overcharge the battery. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide This troubleshooting guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your Electric Cub. Most problems encountered can be solved by carefully following the problem-cause-solution sections below. If you cannot solve the problem using this troubleshooting guide, please feel free to contact us at the address or phone number listed on page # 3. -
Page 20: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms Battery Charger: Plugs into a 110V AC wall outlet Safety Arming Switch: A switch between the motor and the motor controller that prevents the motor from turn- and charges the flight battery to full capacity. ing on until the switch is pressed. This prevents the motor Control Stick: The sticks on the transmitter that you from inadvertently turning on.