® Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni
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® Table of Contents Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance .............................................................9 Changing Video Transmitter Frequency .............................................................10 AS3X Troubleshooting Guide.............................................................................10 Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................10 Parts List..............................................................
First Flight Preparation • • • • • • • • Flying Checklist ❏ Always turn the transmitter on first ❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC ❏ Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ Land the model ❏ Unplug the flight battery from the ESC ❏ Always turn the transmitter off last Remove and inspect contents Begin charging the flight battery Assemble the aircraft Program your computer transmitter Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged) Bind your t
Install the Wings 1. Apply glue to the mating surfaces of the wing panel and center section. DO NOT apply glue to the end of the elevon or to the center section where the elevon meets it. 2. Carefully slide the wing panel fully onto the main spar until the wing panel and center section line up. 3. Use masking tape to hold the wing and center section together until the glue fully cures. 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other wing panel.
Install the Video Antenna Support 1. Ensure the video transmitter antenna connection is tight. If the antenna has loosened during shipping, remove the video transmitter cover and tighten the antenna. 2. Carefully flex the antenna cable until it is upright, perpendicular to the upper surface of the wing. 3. Slide the antenna support through the bottom of the wing around the antenna cable as shown. 4. Apply a piece of tape over the support to secure it in place. Install the Control Rods 1.
Transmitter Setup DX6, DX7 (Gen 2), DX8 (Gen 2), DX9, DX18, DX20 SETUP LIST FUNCTION LIST Servo Setup Model Type Chan Travel Reverse Chan Travel Reverse Airplane THR 100/100 Normal RUD 100/100 Normal F-Mode Setup AIL 100/100 Normal GER 100/100 Normal Switch 1 Inhibit ELE 100/100 Normal AUX1 100/100 Normal Switch 2 Inhibit D/R & Expo Timer Channel Assign Switch (B) Mode Count Down Channel Input Config Chan Pos D/R Expo Time 5:00 1 Throttle Start Throttle Out 0 100/100 0 2 Aileron Over 25% AILE 1 100/100 0 3 E
Control Surface Centering NOTICE: Remove the propeller and propeller adapter from the motor shaft during control surface adjustments. Any movement of the throttle (even accidental) will cause the propeller to spin. With the receiver powered on, center the controls and trims. When the controls are neutral, the elevons should have a slight upward deflection. The bottom of the trailing edge of the elevon should align with the top of the trailing edge of the center section, as shown in the illustration.
Install the Propeller If you are using a 4S battery, a 5.5’ x 4.5’ propeller is recommended. If you are using a 3S battery, a 6’ x 4’ propeller is recommended. Install the propeller adapter, propeller, washer and nut on the motor shaft as shown. The front of the propeller should face toward the motor and the front of the aircraft. Placing the propeller on backwards will cause a dramatic decrease in performance. Do not overtighten the nut as damage to the propeller or propeller adapter may result.
Flying the Manta Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location. Range Check your Radio System Landing Before you fly, range check the radio system. Refer to your specific transmitter instruction manual for range test information. For your first flights with the recommended battery pack, set your transmitter timer to 3 minutes. After three minutes, land the aircraft. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the model.
Changing Video Transmitter Frequency NOTICE: Do not remove the clear plastic shrink wrap from around the video transmitter. Removal may result in damage to the components attached to the board. ON The supplied video transmitter is capable of transmitting on various frequencies within the 5.8GHz band. Changing between frequencies is accomplished by changing 3 of the 4 dip switches on the transmitter board. The 4th switch is not used, so its position is irrelevant.
Problem Possible Cause Solution Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter The bind plug is not installed correctly in the bind port Flight battery/transmitter battery charge is too low Aircraft will not Bind to transmitter (during binding) Move aircraft and transmitter to another location and a
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon 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.
FCC Information 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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