ParkZone Archer
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1. 3 Push and hold the trainer button while toggling the Hi Lo Rate Switch four times 4 The LEDs will flash and the alarm will sound The system is in range check mode IMPORTANT You must hold the trainer button during the entire range check process Releasing the button switch will exit the range check mode You should have total control of the model with the trainer button held at 90ft 28m meters In some aircraft when the model is placed on the ground the antenna s can be within inches of the ground Close proximity of the antenna s to the ground can reduce the effectiveness of the range check This is called pulling If you experience issues during the range check restrain the model on a non conductive stand or table up to 2ft 60cm above the ground Then range check the system again If control issues exist contact the appropriate Product Support Department for assistance or visit the Spektrum website for more information Transmitter and Receiver Binding 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 DSM2 DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation Please visit www bindnfly com for a complete list of compatible transmitters AN CAUTION When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module you must reverse the throttle2. 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 modi fication 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 appli cable technical regulations 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 replace 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 o
3. 15mm EC2 Akku auf JST Buchse 15mm 20 Adaptateur prise EC2 vers JST femelle EC2 BATT a JST femmina 15mm 20AWG AWG longueur 15mm 20AWG SPMARA00 AR400 4 Channel DSM2 DSMX Spektrum AR400 4 Channel DSMX R cepteur AR400 4 voies DSM2 DSMX AR400 4 canali D5M2 DSMX ricevitore Aircraft Receiver Flugzeug Empf nger FFLB13002S20 1300mAh 2S 7 4V 20C Li Po 13 1300mAh 2S 7 4V 20C Li Po 13 AWG Batterie LI Po 7 4V 25 1300mA 20C Batteria 1300mAh 2S 7 4V 20C Li Po AWG EC2 Batter EC2 Akku prise EC2 EH AWG EC2 PKZ1022 Propeller 8 25 x 5 5 Propeller 8 25 x 5 5 H lice 8 25 x 5 5 Elica 8 25 55 8 25 x 5 5 EFLC3125 SE BEES 2S DC Balancing Ladegerat Chargeur quilibreur LI Po DC 2S ee per 2 celle LiPo con Optional Parts e Optionale Bauteile e Pieces optionnelles e Pezzi opzionali Part Nummer Num ro Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione 6805 SPM6805 Trainer Cord ALLSPM Trainer Cord ALLSPM ALL SPM Spektrum Trainerkabel Trainerkabel Spektrum Trainerkabel Gaga colage Toutes les SPM EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment 5 pc k ia REENEN Assortiment d outils park flyer 5pc Park Flyer assortimento attrezzi 5 pc EFLAEC2O2 EC2 Battery Connector Female 2 EC2 Battery Connector Female 2 Connector Female 2 E E tite 2 Akkubuchse E tite 2 Akkubuchse Akkubuchse 2 Prise EC2 femelle 2pc Wa EECHER m Device Battery Connector E Connettore batteria maschio EFLAEC203 Male Female E
4. bind plug from the bind port 10 Safely store the bind plug some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter using two part loops and clips 11 The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until another binding is done The throttle will not arm if the transmitter s throttle control is not put at the lowest position If you encounter problems follow the binding instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office 1 Push the antenna A into the fuselage releasing the canopy latch 2 Lift the back of the canopy and pull backwards to remove the canopy Install the fully charged battery B in the battery compartment See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for more information 4 Make sure the flight battery is secured using the hook and loop strap C 5 Reinstall the canopy Push the rear of the canopy securely to ensure the latch is fully engaged EN EN Arming the ESC and Receiver Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described but subseguent connection of a flight battery reguires the steps below A CAUTION Always keep hands away from the propeller When armed the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement AN CAUTION Always disconnect the Li Po battery from the aircraft receiver when not fly
5. 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 12 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 NOTICE Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership If non compliant product is received by Horizon for service it will be returned unserviced at the sole expense of the purchaser Phone Number Email Address 877 504 0233 Online Repair Request visit www horizonhobby com service 877 504 0233 productsupport horizonhobby com 44 0 1279 641 097 sales horizonhobby co uk CM18 7NS United Kingdom Germany 11 Rue Georges Charpak 33 0 1 60 18 34 90 Horizon Hobby SAS 77127 Lieusaint France infofrance horizonhobby com Phi Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd 86 021 5180 9868 Horizon Hobby China Shanghai China 200060 info horizonhobby com cn Christian Junge StraBe 1 49
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7. stabilizer mount on the fuselage 3 urn the rudder to the right or left and secure the horizontal tail to the fuselage using a screw C When needed disassemble in reverse order Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings Fly the model at factory settings before making changes For pilots who wish to fly the model with more or less control throw adjust the position of the linkages on the servo arms and control horns for increased travel Always ensure the steering linkage on the rudder servo arm is correctly adjusted so the model steers straight when the rudder control is at neutral Nose Gear Steering More control throw Less control throw aii EN Installing the Wing 1 Remove the canopy from the fuselage 2 Turn the wing and fuselage over so their bottom sides face up 3 Place the wing s aileron servo connectors A into the hole in the fuselage 4 Slide the two guide pins B at the rear of the wing into the two holes in the fuselage 5 Align and attach the wing to the fuselage using two screws C 6 Inside the fuselage connect both aileron servo connectors to the aileron Y harness connectors The left and right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the Y harness When needed disassemble in reverse order AN CAUTION DO NOT crush or otherwise damage wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage Control Surface Centering and Installing Clevises on Control Horns Tip Turn
8. straight As the aircraft reaches flying speed apply a slight amount of up elevator and the aircraft will fly off the ground Avoid forcing the aircraft into the air Climb to check trim Once the trim is adjusted you can begin to explore the flight envelope of the aircraft Landing Flight times of 11 minutes or more are achievable if using proper throttle management For your first flights set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 9 minutes Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model When the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery It is not recommended to fly the battery to LVC NOTICE Repeated flying to the LVC will damage your battery To land the aircraft fly to about a foot off the ground Reduce power and start applying up elevator to flare the aircraft Touch down on the main wheels first Due to the angle the aircraft sits it is possible to land nosewheel first causing a bounce If the aircraft bounces back into the air apply power and go around for another landing Once on the ground gently steer with the rudder until the aircraft has slowed NOTICE H a crash is imminent reduce the throttle and A WARNING trim fully Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe as well as damage to the ESC and motor y 74 W decrease throttle at propeller strike NOTICE Crash damage is not covered under war ranty NOT
9. the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn e Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage e Carefully spread the clevis then insert the clevis pin into the desired hole in the control horn e Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn After binding a transmitter to the model receiver set the trims and sub trims to 0 then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces EN Installing the Landing Gear 1 Turn the fuselage so that the bottom of the wing faces up 2 Install the main landing gear by inserting the main gear struts A into the corresponding gear plate hole located on each wing 3 Carefully turn each strut in the gear plate until the horizontal section of the strut snaps into place When needed disassemble in reverse order Center of Gravity CG The CG location is 40mm back from the leading edge of the wing Install the flight battery all the way to the front of the battery compartment Make sure the flight battery is secured using the hook and loop strap It is easiest to bal ance the Archer with the aircraft inverted 40mm 1 60 inches back from the leading edge of the wing EN Control Direction Test Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction After performing the Control Test correctly set the failsafe Make sure the
10. transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position then rebind the model to your transmitter If the receiver loses its link to the transmitter the failsafe will drive the servos to these settings made at binding Transmitter Command Aircraft Reaction Up Elevator Command Down Elevator Command Stick Left H bet da Stick Left e Dual Rates Your D5M2 DSMX full range transmitter features dual rates to help you select the amount of travel that you want from the control surfaces High Rate Low Rate 12mm up down 9mm up down 9mm up down 7mm up down 12mm left right 8mm left right Aileron Elevator Rudder EN Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location Range Check your Radio System After final assembly range check the radio system with the aircraft Refer to the DX4e Range Check section found earlier in the manual for RTF Or refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual for BNF Flying Always choose a wide open space for flying your aircraft It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field If you are not flying at an approved site 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 Takeoff Start the takeoff using rudder to keep the aircraft
11. up to a G series size may be used provided they remain attached to the model during flight Model rockets may be flown in accordance with the National Model Rocketry Safety Code but may not be launched from model aircraft e Officially designated AMA Air Show Teams AST are authorized to use devices and practices as defined within the Team AMA Program Document AMA Document 718 j Not operate a turbine powered aircraft unless in compliance with the AMA turbine regulations AMA Document 510 3 Model aircraft will not be flown in AMA sanctioned events air shows or model demonstrations unless a The aircraft control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific event b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot 4 When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards 1 All pilots shall avoid flying directly over unprotected people vessels vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others A successful radio equipment ground range check in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations will be completed before the first flight of a new or repaired model aircraft At all flying sites a safety line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place AMA Document 706 Recom
12. 0 4121 2655 100 Horizon Technischer Service 25337 Elmshorn Germany service horizonhobby de EN EN FCC Information Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation AN CAUTION Changes or 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 Antenna Separation Distance When operating your transmitter please be sure to maintain a separation distance of at least 5 cm between your body excluding fingers hands wrists ankles and feet and the antenna to meet RF exposure safety requirements as determined by FCC regulations This illustration show the approximate 5 cm RF exposure area and typical hand placement when operating your transmitter Compliance Information for the European Union RO SE SI SK UK Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH20120101401 Product s PKZ Archer RTF Item Number s PKZ6100 PKZ6100M1 Equipment class 2 The object of declaration described above is in conformity wit
13. EFLB13002S20 SS Purchase optional 12V adapters HBZ6513 or HBZ4747 to power your The E flite 2S Li Po battery pack fea charger more conveniently Maximum charge rate 1C tures a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included Li Po balancing charger 1 3 amps The Battery Charging Process 1 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 2 Insert the charger into the appropriate power supply 12V accessory outlet 3 Connect the balancing lead of the battery to the charger port 5 4 The LED will flash during charging The LED will glow solid when the battery is fully charged Approximately 1 hour 6 Always disconnect the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging The LED will turn off AN CAUTION Overcharging a battery can cause a fire AN 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 damage AN CAUTION Never exceed the recommended charge rate NOTICE H using a battery other than the included Li Po battery refer to your battery manufacturer s instructions for charging Low Voltage Cutoff LVC When a Li Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell it will not hold a charge Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraf
14. G parkzone Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni BINE Gud Bind N Fly Ready to fly redefined EN NOTICE All instructions warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Inc 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 AN 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 oper ate this Product in a safe and r
15. ICE When you are finished flying never keep the aircraft in the sun Do not store the aircraft in a hot enclosed area such as a car Doing so can damage the foam Repairs Thanks to the Z Foam construction of this aircraft repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive hot glue regular CA epoxy etc 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 CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT handle the aircraft until accelerant fully dries First Flight Preparation Read this instruction manual thoroughly Remove and inspect the contents Charge the flight battery Fully assemble the model Install the flight battery in the aircraft once it has been fully charged Bind the aircraft to your transmitter BNF only DU de 7 Make sure the linkages move freely 8 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter 9 Adjust the flight controls and transmitter 10 Perform a radio system Range Check 11 Find a safe and open area 12 Plan flight for flying field conditions Maintenance After Flying 1 Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC Required for Safety and battery life 2 Power OFF the transmitter 3 Remove the flight battery from the aircraft 4 Recharge the flight battery 5 Repair or re
16. a Maintain control during the entire flight maintaining visual contact without enhancement other than by corrective lenses prescribed for the pilot b Fly using the assistance of a camera or First Person View FPV only in accordance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document 550 Please see your local or regional modeling association s guidelines for proper safe operation of your model aircraft 15 EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will notre Throttle not at idle and or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim spond to throttle but at lowest setting MU d d Aircraft will not Bind Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft during binding to disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Transmitter Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt binding wireless source or another transmitter again The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port Install bind plug in bind port and bind the aircraft to the transmitter Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Bind switch or button not held long enough during bind Power off transmitter and repeat bind process Hold transmitter bind process button or switch until receiver is bound Aircraft will not con Transmitter too
17. aiU EE RT Eee DRE 68 READY TO FLY Installed Ale 370 Brushless Outrunner Motor 1300Kv PKZ6116 Installed NIE 10 Amp Pro Brushless ESC EFLA1010 2 Aileron Servos PKZ1081 nod 1 Rudder Servo 1 Elevator Servo PKZ1080 im Spektrum AR400 4 Channel DSM29 DSMX Aircraft Receiver Battery 7 4V 25 1300mAh 20C Li Po Included PZ Jee 813002820 Battery Charger 25 DC Li Po balancing charger Included HE Jean Full Range 4 Channel 2 4GHz with Spektrum TJ Recommended Transmitter 5 2 05 technology To register your product online visit www EN EN Charging the Flight Battery Your aircraft comes with a DC balancing charger and 25 Li Po battery You should only charge your battery with the included charger Never leave the Charger Specifications battery and charger unattended during the charge process Failure to follow e input power 10 14V the instructions properly could result in a fire When charging ensure the bat e Charges 2 cell Li Po packs tery is on a heat resistant surface Charge the flight battery while assembling with a minimum capacity of the aircraft Install the fully charged battery to perform control tests and 1300mAh binding DC Li Po Balancing Charger Features e Balances and charges 2 cell lithium polymer battery packs e LED charge status indicator e 12V accessory outlet power cord 7 AV 25 1300mAh 206 Li Po
18. all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose Moisture causes damage to electronics Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries Always keep aircraft in sight and under control Always use fully charged batteries Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered Always remove batteries before disassembly Always keep moving parts clean Always keep parts dry Always let parts cool after use before touching Always remove batteries after use Always ensure failsafe is properly set before flying Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring Never touch moving parts Battery Warning The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely balance and charge the Li Po battery AN CAUTION All instructions 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 e risks associated with lithium batteries e f at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue use im e mediately If charging or discharging discontinue and disconnect Continuing to use charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results
19. ceiver channel such as servos connected through an AUX channel of the receiver France RF Setting The DX4e has a France RF setting that complies with French regulations The France RF setting should only be turned on when operating your transmitter in France outdoors To set France mode Illustration 1 below Push and hold the trainer button on the top of the transmitter while pushing and holding the two sticks as shown below then power ON the transmitter After hearing a series of descending beep tones high to low release the trainer switch and the sticks The France setting is now turned on Bind the transmitter to the receiver for the change to take effect To set Standard mode Illustration 2 below Push and hold the trainer button on the top of the transmitter while pushing and holding the two sticks as shown below then power ON the transmitter Af ter hearing a series of ascending beep tones low to high release the trainer switch and the sticks The France setting is turned off DX4eRangeCheck Range Check Placing the transmitter in RANGE CHECK mode reduces the output power allowing a range check DX4e Transmitter Range Check Process Before performing the range check ensure the correct failsafe stick positions are established 1 With the system powered on and the model restrained on the ground stand 90ft 28m away from the model 2 Face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position
20. 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 RTF Version Your Spektrum DX4e comes prebound to the aircraft 1 Readthe transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver location of transmitter s Bind control 2 sure the transmitter is powered OFF 3 Move the transmitter controls to neutral flight controls rudder elevators and ailerons or to low positions throttle throttle trim 4 Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port 5 Connect the flight battery to the ESC The ESC will produce a series of sounds One long tone then two short tones confirm that the LVC is set for the ESC 6 The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly 7 Power ON the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch Refer to your transmitter s manual for binding button or switch instructions SPEKTRUM For the DX4e release the trainer bind button once the LEDs flash and a series of beeps sound AR400 Within a few seconds the system should connect ao 8 When the receiver binds to the transmitter the light on the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three ascending tones The tones indicate the ESC is armed provided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming 9 Remove the
21. disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the 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 18 Parts Contact Information 9 Kontaktinformationen fur Ersatzteile e Coordonn es pour obtenir des pi ces d tach es Recapiti per i ricambi Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number Email Address United States of Gales 4105 Fieldstone Rd 800 338 4639 America Champaign Illinois 61822 USA Sales horizonhobby com Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye 44 0 1279 641 097 Harlow Essex sales horizonhobby co uk CM18 7NS United Kingdom United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited German Horizon Hobbv GmbH Christian Junge StraDe 1 49 0 4121 2655 100 y y 25337 Elmshorn Germany ee de 11 Rue Georges Charpak 33 0 1 60 18 34 90 France 77127 Lieusaint France infofrance horizonhobby com Room 506 No 97 Changshou Rd 86 021 5180 9868 Horizon Hobby China Shanghai China 200060 inf
22. 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 aircraft 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 and never charge damaged batteries Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool between charges Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI PO BATTER IES Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and or property damage Never discharge Li Po cells to below 3V under load Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips Never leave charging batteries unattended Never charge batteries outside recommended levels Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger Never allow minors to charge battery packs Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places recommended between 40 120 F or 5 49 C or place in direct sunlight Introduction As you re about to find out the compact size scale good looks and no nonsense flight characteristics of the ParkZone Archer aircraft make it excellent com pany to have around almost anywhere At home on the road or on your lunch break you ll have no trouble finding
23. esponsible 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 disassembly use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby Inc 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 e Safety Precautions and Warnings 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 e Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control Interference can cause momentary loss of control Always operate your model in open spaces away from full size vehicles traffic and people Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs Always keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Always avoid water exposure to
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25. face out from the motor for 1 Remove the screw A and spinner B from the collet G correct propeller operation 2 Remove the spinner nut C propeller D spinner backplate E backplate e A tool is required to tighten the spinner nut on the collet F and collet G from the motor shaft H You will need a tool to turn the e Ensure the spinner is fully connected to the spinner back plate for safe spinner nut operation 3 Remove the three screws I from the cowling J Carefully remove the cowling from the fuselage Paint may keep the cowling attached to the fuselage Remove the four screws K from the motor mount L and the fuselage Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires Remove the four screws M and motor N from the motor mount Cn Not all wiring shown EN AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code B RADIO CONTROL Effective January 1 2011 A GENERAL A model aircraft is a non human carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport recreation and or competition All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site 1 Model aircraft will not be flown a In a careless or reckless manner b At a location where model aircraft activities are prohibited 2 Modelaircraft pilots will a Yield the right of way to all man carryin
26. g aircraft b See and avoid all aircraft and a spotter must be used when appropriate AMA Document 540 D See and Avoid Guidance c Not fly higher than approximately 400 feet above ground level within three 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator d Not interfere with operations and traffic patterns at any airport heliport or seaplane base except where there is a mixed use agreement e Not exceed a takeoff weight including fuel of 55 pounds unless in compliance with the AMA Large Model Aircraft program AMA Document 520 A f Ensure the aircraft is identified with the name and address or AMA number of the owner on the inside or affixed to the outside of the model aircraft This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors g Not operate aircraft with metal blade propellers or with gaseous boosts except for helicopters operated under the provisions of AMA Document 555 h Not operate model aircraft while under the influence of alcohol or while using any drug which could adversely affect the pilot s ability to safely control the model i Not operate model aircraft carrying pyrotechnic devices which explode or burn or any device which propels a projectile or drops any object that creates a hazard to persons or property Exceptions e Free Flight fuses or devices that burn producing smoke and are securely attached to the model aircraft during flight e Rocket motors using solid propellant
27. h the require ments 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 EN 301 489 1 V1 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN55022 2010 4 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 LEO Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA Oct 14 2012 Pr ome YA LK Steven A Hall Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2012101402 Product s PKZ Archer BNF Item Number s PKZ6180 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the reguire ments 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 7 1 2006 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 EN60950 1 2006 A11 2009 A1 2010 A12 2011 EN55022 2010 AC 2011 EN55024 2010 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA Oct 14 2012 P Een LKL Steven A Hall Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be
28. ing to avoid over discharging the battery Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged 1 Power ON the transmitter and lower the throttle and throttle trim to their lowest settings DO NOT connect the battery while the throttle stick is at full or the ESC will go into programming mode If a musical tone sounds after 5 seconds immedi ately disconnect the battery then lower the throttle 2 Remove the canopy and install the fully charged battery in the battery compartment using the hook and loop strip then connect the battery to the ESC 3 When power is applied to the ESC 1 The ESC will sound two tones to indicate that LVC is properly set iu 2 An LED will light on the receiver NA Y WW EN Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer 1 Connect the linkage A to the outermost hole on the elevator control horn B You will need to rotate the horizontal stabilizer to attach the z bend of the pushrod to the control horn on the elevator Tip Move the elevator servo arm to full travel This moves the pushrod rearward to give the most room to install the horizontal stabilizer Make sure to center the servo again before flight 2 Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the slot and align the two pins at the front of the horizontal stabilizer to the plastic
29. mended Field Layout a Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line b At air shows or demonstrations a straight safety line must be established c An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators d Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited RC model aircraft must use the radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies RC model aircraft will not operate within three 3 miles of any pre existing flying site without a frequency management agreement AMA Documents 922 Testing for RF Interference 923 Frequency Management Agreement With the exception of events flown under official AMA Competition Regulations excluding takeoff and landing no powered model may be flown outdoors closer than 25 feet to any individual except for the pilot and the pilot s helper s located at the flight line Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a model aircraft in flight while it is still under power except to divert it from striking an individual This does not apply to model aircraft flown indoors RC night flying requires a lighting system providing the pilot with a clear view of the model s attitude and orientation at all times The pilot of a RC model aircraft shall
30. mitter KEY A ES Trainer Bind Button Modes 1 3 only Hi Lo Rate Switch Right Control Stick Trim Slider for up down on stick gt For more information on the transmitter go to http www horizonhobby com products dx4e dsmx 4 channel full range tx only md2 4 SPMR4400 and click on the support tab for the Spektrum DX4e to download the instruction manual i EN CU e Neck Strap Connection Trim Slider for left right on stick Mode Switch 1 3 or 2 4 J Mix Switch Elevon only rm Servo Reverse Switches Power Switch ON OFF M Trim Slider for left right on stick NI Trim Slider for up down on stick 0 Left Control Stick Elle ACT AUX Switch Channel 5 The diagram shows the transmitter controls for Mode 2 and Mode 1 transmitters X 201010 iub KS Trainer Bind Button Modes 2 4 only Button C 1 2 channels the lower LO position travel 70 The Trainer Bind Button is used during binding when connecting a trainer these channels This switch lets you quickly change control rates from high for cord SPM6805 to the trainer port T For complete binding instructions refer aggressive maneuvers to low for smooth precise maneuvers When learning to the binding section in this manual to fly use low rate When using the traine
31. near aircraft during connecting process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft nect after binding disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft to transmitter Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and attempt connecting wireless source or another transmitter again Bind plug left installed in bind port Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before cycling power Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatch Select correct model memory on transmitter radios only Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound using different DSM Bind aircraft to transmitter protocol Control surface does Control surface control horn linkage or servo damage Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls not move Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections connect or replace as needed Transmitter is not bound correctly or the incorrect model Re bind or select correct model in transmitter was selected Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge flight battery BEC Battery Elimination Circuit of the ESC is damaged Replace ESC Controls reversed Transmitter settings are reversed Perform the Control Direction Test and adjust the controls on transmitter Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon
32. o horizonhobby com cn Replacement Parts e Ersatzteile e Pieces de rechange e Pezzi di ricambio Fell ji gummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Num ro Codice PKZ6102 Decal Sheet Archer Parkzone Archer Derkorbogen Planche de d calcomanies Archer Foglio con decalcomanie Archer PKZ6103 Painted Pilot Archer Parkzone Archer Pilot lackiert Pilote peint Archer Pilota verniciato Archer PKZ6104 Canopy and Pilot Archer Parkzone Archer Kabinenhaube Pilot Verriere avec pilote Archer Capottina e pilota Archer PKZ6106 Set del carrello di atterraggio Archer PKZ6125 Horizontal Stab Archer Parkzone Archer H henleitwerk Stabilisateur horizontal Archer Stabilizzatore orizzontale Archer PKZ6126 Cowl Archer Parkzone Archer Motorhaube Capotage Archer Cappuccio Archer PKZ6128 Motor Mount Archer Parkzone Archer Motortrager Support moteur Archer Supporto del motore Archer PKZ6167 Painted Bare Fuse Archer Parkzone Archer Rumpf ohne Einbauten Fuselage nu peint Archer Fusoliera nuda verniciata Archer PKZ1080 SV80 Short Lead Servo Parkzone SV80 Servo Servo de d rive SV80 SV80 servo con cavo corto PKZ1081 SV80 Long Lead 3 Wire Servo Parkzone SV80 Servo mit langem Kabel Servo cables grande longueur SV80 SV80 servo a 3 fi li a terminale lungo Controllo elettronico di velocit ESC EFLA1010 10 Amp Pro Brushless ESC 10A Pro Regler Contr leur brushless pro 10A nak 10 Am Pro SES EFLAEC207 EC2 BATT to JST Female
33. operty of their respective owners parkzone www parkzone com PKZ6180 PKZ6100 Created 05 13 35401 1
34. place all damaged parts 6 Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge 7 Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flights 13 EN Removing the Nose Gear 7 Nose Gear Service Gear Service Hard landings may damage the nose gear Replace damaged parts as needed AN CAUTION DO NOT handle the propeller while the flight battery is connected to the ESC Personal injury could result 1 Remove the canopy from the model 2 Disconnect the flight battery from the model 3 Disconnect the steering linkage from the rudder servo arm 4 Remove the propeller and cowling from the model as shown in the Service of Power Components section of this manual 5 Loosen the nose gear screw A and remove the strut B 6 Remove the four screws C and steering arm retainer D from the firewall 7 Pull the steering linkage E forward and remove the Z bend end F of the linkage from the steering arm G Reassemble in reverse order NOTICE Always make sure the steering linkage is adjusted correctly to ensure the model steers straight when the rudder control is at neutral Service of Power Components Disassembly Assembly CAUTION Always disconnect the flight battery from the model before Assemble in reverse order removing the propeller e Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires e The propeller size numbers 8 25 x 5 5 must
35. r function connect the trainer cord into the trainer port in both the master instructor and the slave student transmitters The master Switch I transmitter must be powered ON and bound to the receiver The slave trans This switch changes channel assignments to the control sticks Always ensure mitter must be powered OFF Any time you press and hold the trainer button the controls respond as desired before flying A Mode 1 transmitter may be on the master it will give control authority to the slave Releasing the trainer switched to Mode 3 while a Mode 2 transmitter may be switched to Mode 4 button returns control to the master IMPORTANT The slave transmitter must always have the same reverse set Mix Switch J tings as the master This switch enables a mix for elevons on Delta wing aircraft If needed refer to the transmitter manual for more information Hi Lo Rate Switch D This switch supports high and low rate functions on aileron elevator and rudder channels In the upper or HI position servo travel is 100 on these EN EN RTF READY TO FLY Servo Reversing Switches K These switches select the servo direction of each channel Use your fingernail or a small screwdriver to change the switch position to normal NOR or reverse REV as needed to make transmitter controls operate the model as desired Perform the Control Direction Test before flying ACT AUX Switch 0 This switch activates a re
36. sponsible 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 consider ation 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 com pleted and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the
37. t after use to prevent The ESC protects the flight battery from over discharge using Low Voltage trickle discharge Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before stor Cutoff LVC Before the battery charge decreases too much LVC removes age During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V power supplied to the motor Power to the motor pulses showing that some per cell LVC does not prevent the battery from over discharge during storage battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing NOTICE Repeated flying to LVC will damage the battery When the motor pulses land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery RTF READY TO FLY Installing the Transmitter Batteries Your Spektrum DX4e comes prebound to the aircraft Remove the battery cover install the four included batteries noting proper polarity and reinstall the battery cover Low Battery Alarm When the battery voltage drops below 4 7 volts an alarm sounds and the voltage LEDs flash The batteries must be replaced immediately If this happens while flying land your aircraft as soon and as safely as possible t Understanding the Controls of the DX4e Trans
38. tance and Services Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty sup port or service Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Horizon Service Center Ge ee Electronics and engines 61822 USA Horizon Product Support Champaign Ili E All other products 61822 USA United States of America Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple United Kingdom Harlow Essex Horizon Hobby Limited 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 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to 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 tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not re
39. the time or opportunity to fly Assembly couldn t be easier In fact you ll probably have it together and ready for its maiden flight well before the battery has finished charging If the Archer is the first sport plane you ve flown since soloing a trainer you ll find the transition is an easy one Like most trainers it has tricycle landing gear and plenty of dihedral so you should feel right at home during takeoffs and landings About the only difference is in the shape of the wing Unlike the flat bottom airfoils on a lot of high wing trainers the semi symmetrical airfoil makes the aircraft less likely to float and may require a touch more speed on landings You ll want to factor that into your approach profile as you prepare for that first landing Whatever your experience level though you must take some time to read this manual In addition to instructions for final assembly you ll find handy setup tips important battery charging precautions and a helpful troubleshooting guide It s all here to make sure your first flight and every one after it is as successful as can be Box Contents l i RIF READY TO FLY Includes Table of Contents Charging the Flight Battery Low Voltage Cutoff LVC Installing the Transmitter Batteries Understanding the Controls of the DX4e Transmitter DX4e Range Check Transmitter and Receiver Binding Installing the Battery Arming the ESC and Receiver Installing the Hori
40. zontal Stabilizer Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings Installing the Wing 10 Control Surface Centering and Installing Clevises on Control Horns 10 Installing the Landing Gear Center of Gravity CG Control Direction Test Specifications BNF IRTF I 25 6 inches 650mm 34 I 36 8 inches 935mm 4 Weight 16 4 oz 466 g BIND N FLY Installed Installed Installed Installed Included Included Needed to DX4e Complete Included Dual ALES 12 Flying Tips and Repairs 13 First Flight Preparation eene 13 Maintenance After Flying rnm 13 Removing the Nose Gear Nose Gear Service 14 Service of Power Components sssseesreerrrerrrerrrerrrrrrrrerrrerrrerrren 14 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 15 Troubleshooting Guide eseeeernnnne 16 Limited Warranty sesesseeeeeennnennnnnnnnnnnne 17 Contact Information eesseeeeennnnnnn 17 SEU e IEN E 18 Compliance Information for the European Union 18 Parts Contact Information azma 67 Replacement Part5 sesso proi p rope bpm ee tae vtl laic tasse 67 DDEHORSI POS Ed
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