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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Product Part Number 128340
IMPORTANT
The Wattage Ezette RTF 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 airplane.
SAFETY WARNING
This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open
areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your
airplane before its first flight. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this airplane, your radio
control system and electronic speed control.
The Wattage Ezette RTF is distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92728
All contents copyright © 2001, Global Hobby Distributors Version V2.0 November 2001
For more cool and exciting Wattage products, visit our website at http://watt-age.globalhobby.com

Specifications:

Wing Area: 260 square inches
Wing Span: 42 inches
Wing Cord: 6.14 (mean)
Length: 31.5 inches
Weight RTF: 1.5 pounds
Wing Loading 13.25 - 14 oz per square foot
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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Wing Loading 13.25 - 14 oz per square foot IMPORTANT The Wattage Ezette RTF 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 airplane.
  • Page 2 Final assembly is quick and easy. Only simple tools are required. WARNING The Hitec Focus III AM radio system (transmitter & receiver) included with the Ezette RTF operates on the 72Mhz frequency band for aircraft use only. By Federal FCC regulations it is illegal to use the included radio system (transmitter &...

  • Page 3: Section 1: Parts Identification

    Section 1: Parts Identification Before beginning assembly, remove the different parts from the box and use the photos below to verify that your kit contains all of the correct parts. If your kit is missing a part, or if any parts appear to be damaged, please contact us using the information below: Wattage Customer Service 18480 Bandilier Circle...

  • Page 4: Section 2: Our Recommendations

    Section 2: Our Recommendations This section lists the items you will need to fly your new Ezette RTF. As you can see, there's not much to it! Adjustable Wrench Eight AA Alkaline Batteries Small Phillips 7/64" Hex Wrench Head Screwdriver...

  • Page 5: Section 3: Assembling Your Ezette Rtf

    Section 3: Assembling Your Ezette RTF Step 1: Installing the Transmitter Antenna Line up the threaded end of the antenna with the antenna mount in the top of the transmitter. Slide the end of the antenna down into the antenna mount.
  • Page 6 Carefully remove the battery tray from the transmitter. Install 8 fresh AA Alkaline batteries, being careful to watch that the polarity is correct for each battery. Slide the battery tray back into the transmitter, making sure that the electrical contacts on the end of the tray match the contacts in the transmitter.

  • Page 7: Step 3: Charging The Flight Battery

    Step 3: Charging the Flight Battery Connect the alligator clips from the charger to a 12V DC battery source. A car battery is the best choice. Be very careful to connect the red clip to the positive terminal and the black clip to the negative terminal. If you connect the clips backwards, damage to the charger will result.
  • Page 8 Step 4: Assembling the Wing Panels Carefully line up the longer of the two metal wing joiners with the forward hole in the end of one wing panel. Push the wing joiner into the hole until it stops. Push the remaining (shorter) wing joiner into the rear hole using the same technique.
  • Page 9 Carefully line up the two holes in the second wing panel with the exposed ends of the wing joiners. Carefully push the two wing panels firmly together as shown. The wing panels should fit tightly together. Using scissors, cut the length of adhesive wing joiner tape in half.

  • Page 10: Step 5: Installing The Tail Assembly

    Step 5: Installing the Tail Assembly Remove the two hex nuts and two flat washers that are preinstalled on the tail mounting screws. Carefully slide the horizontal tail into the slot in the fuselage. Center the tail and push it forward completely. Make sure the control horn is facing the bottom of the fuselage.

  • Page 11: Step 6: Installing The Landing Gear

    Carefully push the vertical tail down until the mounting screws extend out the bottom of the fuselage. You may have to move the horizontal tail slightly to allow the mounting screws to pass through easily. You will have to pivot the control surfaces so that the control horn will pass below the horizontal tail.
  • Page 12 Firmly push both landing gear wires down into the holes and into the mounting slot. Place both landing gear straps over the landing gear wires, lining up the holes in the straps with the pilot holes in the fuselage. Secure the landing gear straps into place using the four wood screws provided.
  • Page 13 Slide one wheel collar assembly onto one wire axle. Tighten the set screw firmly using a small phillips head screwdriver. Slide one wheel onto the axle and push it up against the wheel collar. Slide a second wheel collar assembly onto the axle. Push the wheel collar up against the wheel and tighten the set screw.

  • Page 14: Step 7: Installing The Propeller

    Step 7: Installing the Propeller Remove the machine screw and flat washer from the propeller adapter. Before installing the propeller, make sure you orientate it properly. The flat side of the propeller hub should face the adapter. Push the propeller firmly onto the propeller mount. Need help or have any questions? Call us at 1-714-963-0329 or send us an email at service@globalhobby.net...

  • Page 15: Step 8: Applying The Decals

    Thread the flat washer and machine screw back into place. Tighten the machine screw firmly using a 7/64" hex wrench. Spin the propeller by hand. If any part of it touches the cowling, see page # 27 to readjust the alignment of the motor.

  • Page 16: Step 9: Installing The Flight Battery

    Step 9: Installing the Flight Battery Pull the two pieces of Velcro apart. ® Remove the protective backing from one piece of Velcro ® Apply that piece of Velcro to the battery as shown. ® Make sure to apply the Velcro to the end of the ®...

  • Page 17: Step 10: Installing The Wing

    Push the flight battery down as far forward as it will go. The Velcro will keep it from sliding around ® or backing out during flight. Plug the connector on the flight battery into the connector that is inside the fuselage. When plugged in properly you should hear the connectors "click".
  • Page 18 Install the rubber bands to hold the wing firmly in place. Use two rubber bands per side (four total) to hold the wing in place. It is not necessary to use more than four rubber bands, but if you use less, the wing may move during flight, resulting in poor flight performance or even a crash.
  • Page 19 Carefully adjust the left and right and the up and down control trim levers until they are both centered as shown. Double check to make sure the throttle control lever is in the "off" position as shown. Push the switch on the side of the fuselage to turn on the airborne system (ESC, receiver and servos).

  • Page 20: Section 4: Testing The Ezette Rtf

    WARNING During this step, make sure to keep the throttle control lever in the "off" position. Looking from the back of the Ezette RTF, move the transmitter control stick completely to the left. The vertical control surface should move left.
  • Page 21 Looking from the back of the Ezette RTF, move the transmitter control stick completely to the right. The vertical control surface should move right. Looking from the back of the Ezette RTF, move the transmitter control stick completely back. The horizontal control surface should move up.

  • Page 22: Step 2: Testing The Motor

    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 Ezette RTF to crash into. Until you are very proficient with the Ezette RTF, we don't recommend taking off or landing from hard surfaces like asphalt or concrete.

  • Page 23: Step 2: Choosing A Day To Fly

    With the transmitter's antenna fully collapsed, move the control stick back and forth to check the controls. Walk approximately 50ft. from the Ezette RTF and move the control stick back and forth. Check to make sure that the Ezette RTF's controls are moving smoothly at this distance. You may need a friend to help you with this step.

  • Page 24: Section 6: Flight Tips And Warnings

    See the replacement parts list on page # 31 for the part number of the flight battery. Do not fly in high winds, otherwise the Ezette RTF will be difficult to control and a crash will likely occur.

  • Page 25: Section 7: Flying The Ezette Rtf

    RTF straight ahead and level. Do not throw it up or down. After launching the Ezette RTF, fly straight ahead and level for about 20 - 30 feet to allow the airplane to build up flying speed. You may need to hold a slight amount of back stick to keep the airplane level and prevent it from descending.
  • Page 26 IMPORTANT If you are flying in a light wind, the Ezette RTF will tend to climb as you turn into the wind. In this instance, you will need to level off the airplane by pushing forward gently on the control stick. When you turn down-wind, the airplane will have a natural tendency to lose altitude.

  • Page 27: Section 8: Checking Motor Alignment

    Section 9: What Do I Do with the Extra Pinion Gear? Your Ezette RTF comes with a 14 tooth pinion gear (1.7:1 gear ratio) preinstalled. A second 12 tooth pinion gear (2:1 gear ratio) is provided as an option. The 14 tooth pinion gear provides excellent overall performance with extra speed. Using the 12 tooth pinion gear will decrease the overall speed, but will improve flight times.

  • Page 28: Section 10: Troubleshooting Guide

    This troubleshooting guide has been provided to help you diagnose and solve most problems that you may encounter with your Ezette RTF. 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 29: Section 11: Glossary Of Terms

    Section 11: Glossary of Terms Battery Charger: Connects to a 12 volt source and Receiver: The part of the radio system that receives the charges the flight battery to full capacity. signals from the transmitter. Clevis: Part of the control system, either made out of Servo: The part of the radio system that produces the nylon or metal.
  • Page 30 Need help or have any questions? Call us at 1-714-963-0329 or send us an email at service@globalhobby.net...

  • Page 31: Fuselage Assembly

    Section 12: Replacement Parts Listed below are the replacement parts that are available for your Wattage Ezette RTF. The part numbers for each part are provided for ordering convenience. Replacement parts are available through your local authorized Wattage dealer or directly from us.

  • Page 32: Warranty Service

    If your Ezette RTF is out of the warranty period you may request an estimate of services at the time you return your airplane for service. An omission of this request implies permission for Wattage to service your airplane at our discretion.

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