Archer Instruction Manual / Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation / Manuale di Istruzioni
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EN – 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 company to have around almost anywhere. At home, on the road or on your lunch break, you’ll have no trouble finding 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.
EN Charging the Flight Battery Your aircraft comes with a DC balancing charger and 2S Li-Po battery. You should only charge your battery with the included charger. Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire. When charging, ensure the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the flight battery while assembling the aircraft. Install the fully charged battery to perform control tests and binding.
EN Installing the Transmitter Batteries 1 2 3 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.
EN 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 (Q) This switch activates a receiver channel (such as servos) connected through an AUX channel of the receiver.
EN 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). CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM® module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind.
EN Arming the ESC and Receiver Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described, but subsequent connection of a flight battery requires the steps below. 1 CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed, the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement. CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over-discharging the battery.
EN Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer A 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. B 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.
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). B 6. Inside the fuselage, connect both aileron servo connectors to the aileron Y-harness connectors.
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. A 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.
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 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.
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. NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC and motor.
EN Removing the Nose Gear Nose Gear Service Hard landings may damage the nose gear. Replace damaged parts as needed. CAUTION: DO NOT handle the propeller while the flight battery is connected to the ESC. Personal injury could result. E C 1. Remove the canopy from the model. D G 2. Disconnect the flight battery from the model. 3. Disconnect the steering linkage from the rudder servo arm. 4.
EN AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 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.
EN Troubleshooting Guide Problem Aircraft will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls Extra propeller noise or extra vibration Reduced flight time or aircraft underpowered Aircraft will not Bind (during binding) to transmitter Aircraft will not connect (after binding) to transmitter Possible Cause Solution Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Throttle servo travel is lower than 100% Make sure throt
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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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Pièces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali Part # | Nummer Numéro | Codice Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione SPM6805 Trainer Cord: ALL SPM Cordon écolage : Toutes les SPM Cavo trainer EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment, 5 pc Spektrum Trainerkabel E-flite Park Flyer Werkzeugsortiment; 5 teilig Assortiment d'outils park flyer, 5pc EFLAEC202 EC2 Battery Connector, Female (2) E-flite EC2 Akkubuchse (2) Prise EC2 femelle (2pc) EFLAEC203 EC2 Device/Bat
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