Usage Precautions - AIRTRONICS M11X FHSS-3 Operating Manual

usage precautions

In addition to the Safety and FCC Compliance sections on the previous page, please observe the following precautions when
installing and using your new Airtronics M11X FHSS-3 2.4GHz radio control system.
2.4GHZ FREQUENCY BAND PRECAUTIONS
The 2.4GHz frequency band may be used by other devices, or other devices in the immediate area may cause interference on
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the same frequency band. Always before use, conduct a bench test to ensure that the servos operate properly. Also, conduct
checks with the transmitter as distant as possible from your model.
The response speed of the receiver can be affected if used where multiple 2.4GHz radio controllers are being used, therefore,
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carefully check the area before use. Also, if response seems slow during use, stop your model immediately and discontinue use.
If the 2.4GHz frequency band is saturated (too many radio controllers on at once), as a safety precaution, the radio control
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system may not bind. This ensures that your radio control system does not get hit by interference. Once the frequencies have
been cleared, or the saturation level has dropped, your radio control system should be able to bind without any problems.
TRANSMITTER PRECAUTIONS
Turn the transmitter ON first and then turn the receiver ON. After using your model, turn the receiver OFF first, then turn the
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transmitter OFF. It can be dangerous if you activate the components in reverse order as the servos may start up inadvertently.
Before use, double-check that the transmitter and receiver batteries are sufficiently charged.
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Never touch the transmitter antenna during use. Doing so may cause loss of transmitter output, making it impossible to control
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your model.
The transmitter's antenna is delicate. Handle it with care.
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Before use, the transmitter antenna should be moved in the fully upright position. After use, to prevent any chance of damaging
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the antenna, the antenna should be moved into the horizontal stowed position.
Do not press the Bind key during use. The radio signal is interrupted while the Bind key is pressed. It may also require a short
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time to restore the signal after releasing the Bind key, which can be dangerous.
RECEIVER PRECAUTIONS
The receiver antenna consists of a coaxial cable and a reception wire (the thin tip at the end of the coaxial cable). When you
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mount the receiver antenna, do not bend the reception wire. Reception performance decreases if the reception wire is bent.
The antenna wire is delicate, therefore, handle with care. Do not pull on the antenna wire with force. Do not cut or extend the
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antenna wire.
The coaxial cable (the thicker portion or the antenna) can be bent into gentle curves, however, do not bend the coaxial cable
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acutely, or repeatedly bend it, or the antenna core can be damaged.
The antenna wire should be installed into a vertical plastic tube per your particular model's assembly instructions. Keep the
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receiver antenna as far away from the motor, battery, and ESC as possible.
There is a danger of runaway operation if connectors shake loose during use. Make sure that the receiver, servo(s), and switch
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connectors are securely fitted.
The receiver is susceptible to vibration, shock, and moisture. Take appropriate measures to protect against vibration and
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moisture. Failure to take appropriate measures could result in runaway operation or damage to the receiver.
When installing the receiver, avoid contact with any carbon or metal chassis components.
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Contact between metal parts mounted on a model can result in electrical noise, which can adversely effect receiver performance
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and possibly result in runaway operation or damage to your model.
With electric-powered models, be sure to fit the motor with a noise suppression capacitor. Without a noise suppression capacitor,
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excessive electrical noise generation can cause runaway operation and/or result in damage to your model.
Use rubber anti-vibration absorbers with servos. Direct transmission of engine vibration to servos can cause servo failure and
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possibly result in runaway operation with damage to your model.
The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for damages resulting from use of components other than genuine Airtronics
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components.
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