E-flite UMX F4U Corsair
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1. UM F4U Corsair Foglio con decalco manie UM F4U Corsair Jeu de train Set carrello di atter d atterrissage raggio UM F4U Corsair UM F4U Corsair Verri re transparente Capottina trasparente UM F4U Corsair UM F4U Corsair PKZU1608 Spinner UM F4U Spinner UM F4U C ne d h lice Ogiva Corsair 4 Corsair 4 UM F4U Corsair 4 UM F4U Corsair 4 PKZU1620 PKZU1622 PKZU1625 PKZU1626 Wing Belly Pan Without Servo UM F4U Corsair Aileron Pushrod Linkage UM F4U Corsair Complete Tail Set UM F4U Corsair Elevator Rudder Pushrod Set UM F4U Corsair Bare Fuselage with Canopy UM F4U Corsair Gearbox No Motor Champ UM T28 Corsair PKZU1667 HBZ4929 PKZ3528 PKZ3616 Propeller Shaft Sukhoi Su 26m Micro P 51 Motor Ultra Micro P 51 UM T 28 Flugel untere Verk leidung ohne Servo UM F4U Corsair Querrudergestange UM F4U Corsair Vollstandiger Heck satz UM F4U Corsair Hohen Seitenrud ergest ngesatz UM F4U Corsair Blank Rumpf mit Kabinenhaube UM F4U Corsair Getriebe ohne Mo tor Champ UM T28 Corsair Propellerwelle Sukhoi Su 26m Micro P 51 Motor Ultra Micro P 51 UM T 28 DC 3 7V Li Po DC 3 7V Li Po EFL3341 2 4GHz Transmitter 2 4GHz DSM2 metteur DSM2 DSM2 Vapor Sender Vapor 2 4 GHZ Vapor 112 x 90mm 3 EFLUP112903B 2 3 Gram Perfor SPMSA2030L0 mance Linear Long EFLU2664 Throw offset Servo DSM2 DSMX UM AS3X Receiver ESC2. instructions Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for flight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery LED on receiver flashes Transmitter too near aircraft during binding Power off transmitter move transmitter a and aircraft will not bind process larger distance from aircraft disconnect and to transmitter during reconnect flight battery to aircraft and follow binding binding instructions Bind switch or button not held long enough Power off transmitter and repeat bind pro during bind process cess Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large Move aircraft and transmitter to another metal object wireless source or another location and attempt binding again transmitter 14 Troubleshooting Guide Continued Problem LED on receiver flashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmit flight battery to aircraft ter after binding Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatch radios only Possible Cause Less than a 5 second wait between first powering on transmitter and connecting Solution Leaving transmitter on disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Select correct model memory on transmitter and disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Flight battery transmitter battery charge is Replace recharge batteries to
3. transmitter throttle is set too high and the propeller cannot turn The OCP will only activate when the throttle stick is positioned just above 1 2 throttle After the ESC stops the motor fully lower the throttle to re arm the ESC NOTICE Crash damage is not covered under the warranty Repairs Repair the aircraft using foam compatible CA cyanoacrylate adhesive or clear tape Only use foam compatible CA as other types of glue can damage the foam When parts are not repairable see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number For a listing of all replacement and optional parts refer to the list at the end of this manual NOTICE Use of foam compatible CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT handle the aircraft until the accelerant fully dries NOTICE When you are finished flying never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot enclosed area such as a car Doing so can damage the foam Always disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after each flight Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before storage Make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell Failure to unplug a connected battery will result in trickle discharge For your first flights set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 4 minutes Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model NOTICE Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery Landi
4. 3 7V Li Po Battery Included jincluded tJ Charger Sa es D 1900 included Needed to K n DSM2 DSMX 44 g Complete 4 Channel Transmitter I 12 8 in 326mm CH To register your product online go to www e fliterc com Preflight Checklist V4 1 Charge flight battery IN 2 Install flight battery in aircraft once it has been fully charged 3 Bind aircraft to transmitter BNF only _ 4 Make sure linkages move freely 5 Perform Control Direction Test with transmitter VA 6 Set dual rates and expos En 7 Adjust center of gravity E 8 Perform a radio system Range Check E 9 Find a safe and open area a 10 Plan flight for flying field conditions AS3X Stabilization Delivers Breakthrough Performance Horizon Hobby has always made RC sport scale and unique aircraft with the kind of performance experts appreciate Now the exclusive Artificial Stability 3 aXis AS3X system helps take performance expectations in ultra micro aircraft a quantum leap higher Based on the successful use of MEMS sensor technology within the AS3X Stabilization System essential to Blade ultra micro flybarless helicopters the specifically tuned AS3X System for airplanes helps invisibly correct for turbulence torque and tip stalls when encountered Charging Warnings The Battery Charger EFLC1000 included with your aircraft has been designed to safely charge the Li Po battery A CAUTION All i
5. EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN55022 2010 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 Robert Peak Chief Financial Officer Horizon Hobby LLC Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby LLC Champaign IL USA April 17 2014 Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the XK This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product 17 Replacement Parts Ersatzteile Pi ces de rechange Pezzi di ricambio ER Description Num ro e Codice H Decal Sheet PKZU1602 UM F4U Corsair Landing Gear Set PKZU1603 UM F4U Corsair Clear Canopy PKZU1604 UM F4U Corsair Beschreibung Dekorbogen UM F4U Corsair Fahrgestellsatz UM F4U Corsair Durchsichtige Kabinenhaube UM F4U Corsair Description Descrizione Planche de d cal comanies
6. modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range 16 Warranty and Service Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Phone Number Email Address Address Horizon Service Center servicecenter horizonhobby com Repairs and Repair Requests RequestForm United States of America Horizon Product Support Product Technical Assistance www quickbase com db bghj7ey8c a GenNewRecord 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign Illinois 888 959 2305 61822 USA Sales sales horizonhobby com 888 959 2305 be United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Gemey Technischer Service Sales Horizon Hobby GmbH F Service Parts Sales e com E Horizon Hobby SAS 33 0 1 60 18 34 90 Germany Service Parts Sales Horizon Hobby China ICC Information sales horizonhobby co uk 44 0 1279 641 097 service horizonhobby de 49 0 4121 2655 100 sino com cn 86 021 5180 9868 Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Christian Junge StraBe 1 25337 Elmshorn Germany 11 Rue Georges Charpak 77127 Lieusaint France Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd Shanghai China 200060 This devi
7. Bind N Fly Ready to fly redefined UMX F4U Corsair Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation iba Manuale di Istruzioni Elite ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC For up to date product literature visit www horizonhobby com and click on the support tab for this product Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury A WARNING Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product personal property and cause serious injury This is a sophisticated hobby product It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability Failure to op
8. UM F4U Corsair 112 x 90 mm 3 Blattpropeller Spektrum 2 3 Gramm Linear Offset Servo DSM2 DSMX AS3X Empfanger ESC UM F4U Corsair Carenatura ala infe riore senza servo UM F4U Corsair Leveraggio asta di co Aile blindage inf rieur sans servo UM F4U Corsair Liaison de commande d aileron mando dell alettone UM F4U Corsair UM F4U Corsair Queue complete Set completo coda UM F4U Corsair UM F4U Corsair Jeu de biellettes Set asta di comando m caniques de elevatore timone gouverne de profon UM F4U Corsair deur et de direction UM F4U Corsair Fuselage nu avec ver riere UM F4U Corsair Fusoliera semplice con capottina UM F4U Corsair Riduttore senza motore Champ UM 128 Corsair Albero dell elica Sukhoi Su 26m Micro P 51 Motore Ultra Micro P 51 UM T 28 Caricabatterie Li Po CC da 3 7 V Trasmettitore DSM2 da 2 4 GHz Vapor Elica 112 x 90 mm a 3 lame R ducteur sans moteur Champ UM T28 Corsair Arbre d h lice Sukhoi Su 26m Micro P 51 Moteur Ultra Micro P 51 UM T 28 Chargeur Li Po DC 3 7 V H lice 3 pales 112 x 90 mm Servo lin aire offset course longue 2 3 g Servo di offset corsa lunga lineari a prestazioni elevate da 2 3 grammi DSM2 DSMX AS3X Ricevitore ESC UM F4U Corsair Recepteur DSM2 DSMX a avec contr leur UM F4U Corsair 67 Part Nummer Num ro e Codice Optional Parts and Accessories Optio
9. ce complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2014041701 Product s EFL Ultra Micro F4U Corsair with AS3X BNF Item Number s EFLU2680 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and LVD Directive 2006 95 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2012 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN55022 2010 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 Signed for and on behalf of Lf bl Horizon Hobby LLC Robert Peak Geet USA Chief Financial Officer Horizon Hobby LLC in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2014041702 Product s EFL Ultra Micro F4U Corsair with AS3X RTF Item Number s EFLU2600 EFLU2600M1 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and LVD Directive 2006 95 EC EN 300 328 1 7 1 2006
10. e any Product determined by Horizon to be defective Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product s involved in a warranty claim Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion 15 of Horizon Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY Limitation of Liability HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals This warranty give
11. e rudder Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to check trim Once the trim is adjusted begin exploring the flight envelope of the aircraft Landing Land into the wind This is very important for this model Fly the aircraft to approximately 6 inches 15cm or less above the runway using a small amount of throttle for the entire descent Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to flare During flare keep the wings level and the airplane pointed into the wind Gently lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on all three wheels Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell it will not hold a charge The aircraft s ESC protects the flight battery from over discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Once the battery discharges to 3V per cell the LVC will reduce the power to the motor in order to leave adequate power to the receiver and servos to land the airplane When the motor power pulses land the aircraft immediately and replace or recharge the flight battery Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the lowest possible positions during a crash could result in damage to the ESC in the receiver unit which may require replacement NOTICE Always decrease throttle at propeller strike This aircraft is equipped with Over Current Protection OCP This feature protects the ESC from overheating OCP stops the motor when the
12. eable battery packs etc e Always let parts cool after use before touching e Always keep all chemicals small parts and e Always remove batteries after use anything electrical out of the reach of children e Always ensure failsafe is properly set e Always avoid water exposure to all equipment before flying not specifically designed and protected for this e Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics e Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death e Never touch moving parts hank you for purchasing the E flite UMX F4U Corsair featuring trim schemes from two of the most prolific pilots to fly the prized Corsair Gregory Pappy Boyington and Ira Ike Kepford Now featuring AS3X technology the Ultra Micro F4U Corsair provides the smooth locked in flight performance that makes this bent wing warbird feel like a much larger model True to its roots the ultra micro F4U Corsair is capable of basic aerobatics yet is suitable for small flying areas thanks to its size Before you take the first flight please take time to read through this manual It has important preflight information that will help ensure your first flight and every one after is a success Please be sure to read through this manual carefully so that you are equipped to successfully enjoy all the benefits this outstanding ultra micro model has to offer Table
13. erate 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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby LLC 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 Safety Precautions and Warnings e Always keep a safe distance in all directions e Never operate your model with low transmitter around your model to avoid collisions or injury batteries Dl e IS A by a radio fa subject e Always keep aircraft in sight and under control o interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss e Always use fully charged batteries of control e Always keep the transmitter powered on while e Always operate your model in open spaces away aircraft is powered l from full size vehicles traffic and people e Always remove batteries before disassembly e Always carefully follow the directions and e Always keep moving parts clean warnings for this and any optional support equip e Always keep parts dry ment chargers recharg
14. expense unless the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification Service estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your item submitted for service Non warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of 2 hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Horizon accepts money orders and cashier s checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards By submitting any item to Horizon for service you are agreeing to Horizon s Terms and Conditions found on our website http www horizonhobby com content _service center_render service center ATTENTION Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If received a non compliant Product will not be serviced Further the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un serviced Product through a carrier of the sender s choice and at the sender s expense Horizon will hold non compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification after which it will be discarded This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation A CAUTION Changes or
15. f the battery pack while charging e ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTERIES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage e Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load e Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips e Never leave charging batteries unattended e Never charge batteries outside recommended levels e Never charge damaged batteries e Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger e Never allow minors to charge battery packs e Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight Battery Charging Your aircraft comes with a 1S 3 7V DC Li Po battery charger and 18 3 7V 150mAh 25C Li Po battery Refer to the charging warnings It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft The flight battery will be required to confirm proper aircraft operation in future steps Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four of the included AA batteries noting proper polarity Replace the cover after the AA batteries are installed Only use alkaline AA batteries Battery Charging Process Notice Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e g swollen bent broken or punctured 1 Slide the batte
16. heard as a middle tone in the pitch range of the sounds The end of the control range is sounded by a series of beeps Dual Rate Function This transmitter s dual rate feature lets you change between high and low control rates for the aileron elevator and rudder e When powered ON this transmitter is automatically set to high rate mode e Change rate modes by pushing the right hand control stick vertically into the case until it clicks while the transmitter is powered ON e High rate mode is shown by the transmitter s LED glowing solid red In high rate mode the controls can reach their maximum values This mode is typically preferred by experienced pilots for maximum control authority e Low rate mode is shown by the transmitter s LED blinking continuously In low rate mode the controls are reduced to approximately 70 of their maximum values This mode is typically preferred by and best for beginner pilots or others interested in smoother and more easily controlled flight Flight Battery Installation and ESC Arming Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described but subsequent connection 1 of a flight battery requires the following steps Lower throttle and throttle trim to lowest settings AS3X The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for the first Power ON the transmitter then wait 5 seconds time Once active the control surfaces may move rapid
17. ies Trasmettitore 6 canali DX6 DSMX 6 Channel DX6 DSMX 6 Kanal Emetteur DX6 DSMX DX6 DSMX Transmitter Sender 6 voies Trasmettitore 6 canali DX8 DSMX Spektrum DX8 nur Emetteur DX8 DSMX DX8 DSMX Solo Transmitter Sender 8 voies trasmettitore DX9 DSMX Spektrum DX9 nur Emetteur DX9 DSMX DX9 DSMX Solo Transmitter Sender 9 voies trasmettitore DX7s DSMX Spektrum DX7s Emetteur DX7s DSMX DX7s DSMX 7 Channel Transmitter 7 Kanal Sender 7 voies Trasmettitore 7 canali 68 DX18 Transmitter Spektrum DX18 nur Emetteur DX18 DSMX DX18 DSMX Solo Sender 9 voies trasmettitore Decal Application Dekoraufkleber application des d calcomanies Applicazione decalcomanie Pappy Boyington Optional 1 Opzione 1 LL o 69 Decal Application Dekoraufkleber application des d calcomanies Applicazione decalcomanie Ira Kepford Optional 1 Opzione 1 70 2014 Horizon Hobby LLC E flite AS3X Blade Celectra UMX DSM DSM2 DSMX ModelMatch Bind N Fly the Bind N Fly logo and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan Patents pending www e fliterc com KH fi
18. izon Hobby LLC Horizon warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover i cosmetic damage ii damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or due to improper use installation operation or maintenance iii modification of or to any part of the Product iv attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center v Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer or vi Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations Travel adjust value is set above 100 Set Travel adjust to 100 or less and or set overdriving the servo sub trims to Zero and adjust linkages mechanically OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE Purchaser s Remedy Horizon s sole obligation and purchaser s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will at its option either i service or ii replac
19. keeping the aircraft still for 5 seconds initialized Model flies inconsis Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 Keep the aircraft immobile for 5 seconds after tently from flight to seconds after battery was plugged in plugging in the battery EE Trims are moved too far from neutral Neutralize trims and mechanically adjust position linkages to center control surfaces Controls oscillate in Propeller is unbalanced causing excessive Remove propeller and rebalance or replace it flight model rapidly vibration if damaged jumps or moves Nut on prop shaft is too loose causing Tighten the prop shaft nut 1 2 turn excessive vibration Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not respond Throttle stick and or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle to throttle but responds trim at lowest setting to other controls Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from receiver Open fuselage and make sure motor is connected to the receiver Extra propeller noise or Damaged propeller spinner or motor Replace damaged parts Sia v teen Prop is out of balance Remove and balance propeller or replace with a balanced propeller Reduced flight time or Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery ALIEN UNE eUe Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery
20. le for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility An Online Service Request is available at http www horizonhobby com content _ service center_render service center If you do not have internet access please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service When calling Horizon you will be asked to provide your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours When sending product into Horizon please include your RMA number a list of the included items and a brief summary of the problem A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton NOTICE Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon If you have any issue with a LiPo battery please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the
21. ly and noisily on the aircraft This is normal AS3X technology will remain active until the battery is disconnected pa Connect the battery to the ESC noting proper polarity Keep the plane immobile and away from wind for 5 seconds Continuous LED It is normal for linear servos to make noise Noise is not an indication of a faulty servo A CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement VW A CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po 3 battery from the aircraft receiver when not Secure the battery flying to avoid over discharging the battery to the hook and Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than loop strip on the the lowest approved voltage may become battery holder damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged Refer to the Center of Gravi Adjustment instructions for the battery s position Center of Gravity CG Adjustment The CG location is 28mm back from the leading edge at the wing root This CG location has been determined with the included 1S 150mAh 3 7V Li Po battery installed in the battery cavity Balance the model on the edge of a metal ruler to find the Center of Gravity Place the ruler on the underside of the airframe Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests Move the controls on the transmitter to make
22. ly or property damage and injury could occur CHARGING Solid Red READY Blinking 20 sec intervals MAX CHARGE off If the LED stays on when the flight battery is removed the AA batteries in the charger are low A CAUTION Once charging is complete immediately remove the battery Never leave a battery connected to the charger Transmitter Batteries Installation READY TO FLY Your E flite 4 channel DSM2 DSMX RTF transmitter comes pre bound to the aircraft Remove the cover install four of the included batteries noting proper polarity and reinstall the cover BIND N FLY Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a single specific transmitter You need to bind your chosen Spektrum DSM technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation For a list of compatible DSM2 DSMX transmitters please visit www bindnfly com A CAUTION When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel v Binding Procedure Reference Table 1 Refer to your transmitter s unique instructions for binding to a receiver 2 Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the aircraft 3 Ensure the trans
23. mitter is powered OFF 4 Connect the flight battery to the aircraft The receiver LED will begin to flash typically after 5 seconds 5 Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle is in the low position 6 Put your transmitter into bind mode If you are using the transmitter that is supplied with the RTF version push the left control stick vertically into the case until it clicks while powering ON the transmitter 7 After 5 to 10 seconds the receiver status LED will become solid indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter If the LED does not turn solid refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of the manual For subsequent flights power ON the transmitter for 5 seconds before connecting the flight battery Transmitter Control READY TO FLY Elevator Throttle Rudder Aileron Rudder Trim oC CD o Throttle Trim Elevator Trim Throttle Aileron Rudder Trim si Elevator Rudder Elevator Trim WJ Throttle Trim Digital Trims The E flite 4 channel DSM2 DSMX transmitter features digital trim buttons on all controls to make fine adjustments The digital trims are used to fine tune the model s flight path when in flight Before the first flight center the control surfaces mechanically see Control Centering When pressed down trim buttons make a sound that increases or decreases in pitch at each pressing The middle or neutral trim position is
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26. ng Gear Removal To remove the factory installed landing gear 1 Lift the end of the landing gear wire above the Stop 2 Gently pull the landing gear toward the center of the wing and away from the clips Install in reverse order making sure the end of the landing gear wire is inside the stop and the vertical strut is toward the front of each wing Post Flight Checklist V4 V4 1 Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC 5 Store the flight battery apart from the Required for safety and battery life aircraft and monitor the battery charge 2 Power OFF the transmitter E 6 Make note of the flight conditions and 3 Remove the flight battery from the leg results planning for future aircraft 4 Recharge the flight battery 12 Power Components Service A CAUTION DO NOT handle propeller parts while the flight battery is connected Personal injury could result Disassembly 1 Disconnect the battery from the ESC receiver 2 Carefully cut the tape and decals on the side of the fuselage and behind the canopy to remove the top of the fuselage IMPORTANT Removing tape or decals can remove paint from the fuselage 3 Hold the prop shaft using needle nose pliers or hemostats 4 Turn the propeller counterclockwise facing the front of the model to remove Turn the propeller clockwise to install 5 Carefully remove a damaged spinner and glue from the propeller 6 Hold the nut on the end of the p
27. nstructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in a fire personal injury and or property damage e By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries e H at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use immediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire e Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results e Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40 120 F 5 49 C Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even catch fire e Always charge batteries away from flammable materials e Always inspect the battery before charging 4 Furthermore the outstanding control agility delivers an ultra smooth locked in feel that obeys your every command with performance that s natural feeling It s so gratifying in fact that it s as though you re the RC pilot of an expertly tuned giant scale model AS3X will change the way you ll want to fly now and in the future To see what we mean go to www E fliteRC com ASS3X e Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges e Always constantly monitor the temperature o
28. o low Transmitter may have been bound to a different model or with a different DSM Protocol Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object wireless source or another transmitter Control surface does not move Select the right transmitter or bind to the new one Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt linking again Control surface control horn linkage or Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust servo damage controls Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections con nect or replace as needed Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge flight battery Control linkage does not move freely Make sure control linkage moves freely Transmitter settings reversed Adjust controls on transmitter appropriately Damage to motor or power components Do a check of motor and power components for damage replace as needed Controls reversed Motor loses power Motor power quickly decreases and in creases then motor loses power Battery power is down to the point of receiver ESC Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Recharge flight battery or replace battery that is no longer performing Motor ESC is not armed Over Current Protection OCP stops the Fully lower throttle and throttle trim to after landing motor when the transmitter throttle is set arm ESC high and the propeller cannot turn Servo locks or freezes at full travel Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Hor
29. of Contents Preflight Kuer E 4 Dual Ile rame messe 10 AS3X Stabilization Delivers Flying Tips and Repairs n e 11 Breakthrough Performance 4 Low Voltage Cutoff LVC 11 Charging WATINDS danses 4 Landing Gear Removal 12 Battery GaN GUNG a 5 Post Flight Checklist Sn 12 Transmitter Batteries Installation 6 Power Components Service 13 Transmitter and Receiver Binding 6 Troubleshooting Guide 14 Digital ITS EE 7 Limited Warranty 15 Dual Rate Function rien 7 Warranty and Service Information 17 Transmitter CORTO 7 Compliance Information for the European Union 17 Flight Battery Installation and ESC Arming 8 Replacement Hate 67 Center of Gravity CG Adjustment 8 Optional Parts and Accessories 68 Control Direction Test 9 Decal Application 69 Control Centering sccssesssessssssreesesseessenes 10 Control Horn Gettngs 10 Specifications 15 9 in 405mm 1 Installed Installed 8 5mm Brushed Motor DSM2 DSMX AS3X Installed Installed Receiver ESC G Servo Sec Installed installed CX Ailerons 6 Servo MSA2030L On the Receiver ESC board Included Included GC a 25C emm 15
30. own here are the recommended starting settings Adjust according to the individual preferences after the initial flight NOTICE Do not set your transmitter travel adjust over 100 If the TRAVEL ADJUST is set over 100 it will not result in more control movement it will overdrive the servo and cause damage It is normal for linear servos to make significant noise The noise is not an indication of a faulty servo 10 Centering Controls After First Flights For best performance with AS3X it is important that excessive trim is not used If the aircraft requires excessive transmitter trim 4 or more clicks of trim per channel return the transmitter trim to zero and adjust the linkages mechani cally so that the control surfaces are in the flight trimmed position Aileron Elevator Rudder Dual Rate sea Tip For the first flight fly the model in low rate Flying Tips and Repairs We recommend flying your aircraft outside in calm conditions Always avoid flying near houses trees wires and buildings You should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people such as busy parks schoolyards or soccer fields Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft y Takeoff Place the aircraft in position for takeoff facing into the wind if flying outdoors Set dual rates to low position and gradually increase the throttle to to full and steer with th
31. rop shaft using needle nose pliers or hemostats 7 Turn the gear on the shaft clockwise facing the front of the model to remove the nut 8 Gently pull the shaft A from the gearbox B and make sure the washer C and two bushings D are not lost 9 Disconnect the motor from the ESC receiver 10 Gently push the motor out of the gearbox and remove the motor through the top of the fuselage behind the ESC receiver NOTICE DO NOT remove the gearbox from the aircraft Damage to the aircraft will result Assembly Assemble the aircraft using the instructions above in reverse order e Correctly align the prop shaft gear with the pinion gear on the motor e Connect the motor to the ESC receiver so that the powered motor turns the propeller counterclockwise facing the front of the model e Make sure the propeller size numbers 112 x 90 face away from the motor see illustration e Attach the spinner to the propeller using foam compatible CA Cyanoacrylate adhesive e Assemble the fuselage using clear tape 13 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surfaces not at Control surfaces may not have been Center control surfaces mechanically by neutral position when mechanically centered from factory adjusting the U bends on control linkages hi done SE Aircraft was moved after the flight battery Disconnect and reconnect the flight battery was connected and before sensors while
32. ry into the slot on the charger and press it into the charge jack connector located at the bottom of the slot The end cap of the battery is specifically designed to allow the battery to fit into the slot one way usually with the label on the battery facing outward to prevent reverse polarity connection However check for proper alignment and polarity 2 Always disconnect the flight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging A CAUTION Only use a charger specifically designed to charge a Li Po battery Failure to do so could result in fire causing injury or property Kee CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate LED Indications When you make the connection successfully the LED on the charger turns solid red indicating charging has begun Charging a fully discharged not over discharged 150mAh battery takes approximately 30 40 minutes As the battery nears full charge the LED begins to blink The intervals between blinks will increase as the battery comes closer to full charge When the LED blinks approximately every 20 seconds the battery is ready to be removed However the battery can be left charging until the LED completely goes out for a maximum charge Purchase the optional AC to 6V DC 1 5 amp Power Supply EFLC1005 to charge your battery pack without AA batteries A CAUTION Only use an E flite 6V power supply EFLC1005 with this charger DO NOT use a 12V power supp
33. s you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice WARRANTY SERVICES Questions Assistance and Services Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides FCC Information tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsib
34. sure aircraft control surfaces move correctly Always keep throttle at the low position during testing Down Elevator Up Elevator dau Qg MM Q ug Control Centering Before the first flights or in the event of an accident make sure the flight control surfaces are centered Adjust the linkages mechanically if the control surfaces are not centered Use of the transmitter sub trims may not correctly center the aircraft control surfaces due to the mechanical limits of linear servos 1 Make sure the control surfaces are neutral when the transmitter controls and trims are centered The transmitter sub trim must always be set to zero 2 When needed use a pair of pliers to carefully bend the metal linkage see illustration 3 Make the U shape narrower to make the connector shorter Make the U shape wider to make the linkage longer Control Horn Settings The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns Fly the aircraft at factory settings before making changes After flying you may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response A CAUTION When these are incorrectly connected for the pilots skill level unexpected aircraft response to controls can result This can cause damage to the aircraft and personal injury Dual Rates To obtain the best flight performance we recommend using a DSM2 DSMX radio capable of adjustable Dual Rates The suggested settings sh
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