COX Sky cruisers, Sky Cruisers 5854 Instruction Manual

COX 5854

Your SKY CRUISERS® R/C JET is easy to assemble and fly . But remember… this is a very technically advanced
product. It’s important you read these instructions thoroughly and pay close attention to the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AND HELPFUL HINTS.

Power Charger with
Auto Adapter

If you do run into something difficult and need some help, just call COX® Customer Service at 800-451-0339.

Instruction
and Flight
Manual

Before you get started, make
sure you have 6 'AAA'
Alkaline Batteries.

7.2 Volt Rechargeable
Flight Battery Pack

Transmitter

Antenna

Fuselage

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Sky Cruisers® R/C Jet

Instructions

Radio Control Electric

Jet Plane

INSTRUCTION MANU AL

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Wing
Attachment
Tape

Here’s everything that comes in the
package. Use this picture to identify
the parts you will be using.

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Right Wing

Left Wing

Horizontal
Stabilizer

Vertical Fin
& Rudder

®

Fin Retainer

1.DO NOT ALTER, MODIFY OR CUSTOMIZE THE DUCTED FAN UNIT.

Spinning Ducted Fan rotor can inflict injury to you and
others if handled carelessly.

2.KEEP YOUR FACE, FINGERS, CLOTHING AND ALL OTHER
OBJECTS AWAY FROM INLET OF DUCTED FAN.

A Ducted Fan Rotor which has been damaged with nicks, chips or cracks,
or altered in any way can break apart during operation and cause serious
injury to you and others.

3. INSPECT DUCTED FAN ROTOR BEFORE EACH FLIGHT.

4.DISCARD AND REPLACE NICKED, CHIPPED, CRACKED OR
ALTERED DUCTED FAN ROTOR.

Each Ducted Fan unit sold by

COX

®

is carefully engineered and tested
for maximum reliable performance for only the plane and motor it was
designed for. If a Ducted Fan unit is altered or damaged in the
slightest degree, its aerodynamics and balance are jeopardized and you
have created a serious risk of the Ducted Fan unit flying apart and
causing injury to you and others.

5. PLAY IT SAFE — Replace Ducted Fan unit if you suspect any
damage.

WARNING

Improper use of this product may result in personal injury or damage

to the product.

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!

You are responsible for the safe operation of this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT: USER INFORMATION

Changes or modifications of any kind to your Sky Cruisers® transmitter not expressly approved by Estes-Cox Corp. will void the user's authority to
operate the Sky Cruisers® transmitter.

Transmitter frequencies can only be changed and the associated electronic circuitry tuned by the Estes-Cox Service Center. Changing frequencies
by the consumer will void the warranty and is a violation of F.C.C. regulations.

Do not cut or shorten the length of the transmitter or receiver antenna. Doing so will greatly reduce the operational range of the Sky Cruisers® radio
system.

Please refer to the label on the transmitter for operation frequency. Do not fly more than one aircraft on the same frequency at a time. Operational
interference may occur.

DUCTED FAN SAFETY

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BATTERY SAFETY

This product uses a sealed Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. To prevent possible damage to the battery or injury to you read and
follow these precautions.

• Do not charge batteries longer than specified in Instruction Manual.

• Use only the recommended charger to charge battery.

• Completely discharge battery before charging.

• Remove battery from plane before charging.

• Do not short circuit battery or battery charger.

• Do not open battery - may burst and release toxic liquids.

• Never store or transport battery in plane.

• If battery gets hot, makes a ‘popping’ sound, or leaks liquid during a charge,
disconnect from charger immediately.

• Dispose of battery properly - do not incinerate or burn.

MEDICAL WARNING

Keep away from small children. If swallowed, promptly seek medical attention.

Call National Battery Ingestion Hotline [phone].

If battery ruptures, avoid inhalation - may cause respiratory irritation. If any battery liquid contacts skin, wash skin immediately with
soap and water. If skin irritation develops, seek medical attention. In case of eye contact, flush eye with water for at least 15 minutes
and seek medical attention at once.

Keep face, hands and clothing away from
Ducted Fan Inlet.
Have all spectators stand behind you when
launching.

Fly in open area. Never fly near power lines
or trees.
We recommend not to fly in wind over 5 mph.

SAFETY GUIDELINES:

• Never operate charger with car engine running.

• Never operate charger or charge battery inyour vehicle.

• Always remove flight battery pack from airplane before charging.

• Always discharge the flight battery pack before charging.

1 CHARGING THE FLIGHT B ATTER Y PACK

CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY PACK

• Do not hold charger or flight battery pack while charging.

• Do not discharge/recharge the flight battery pack if hot. Allow
to cool.

• Unplug charger from cigarette lighter after each use.

OPERATING THE POWER CHARGER

The

PowerCharger™

operates from your car’s
battery. Follow the
SAFETY GUIDELINES
when using this charger.

Timer Knob

This adapter plugs into the cigarette
lighter of your vehicle.

You will need to have the Flight Battery Pack charged and the Sky Cruisers®transmitter radio operating to complete
the final assembly of the

R/C Jet

. Follow the steps below to charge the Flight Battery P ack and put the transmitter into

operation. While the battery is being charged, you can begin assembly of your

R/C Jet™

When charging, it is possible
for the Flight Battery Pack and
Charger to get very warm. To
prevent any damage to the
model, yourself or your vehicle
follow these safety guidelines.

CAUTION:

When charging is complete, unplug
charger cable from the cigarette
lighter. Unplug the Flight Battery
Pack from the Charger.

Plug the Flight Battery connector into
the short lead connector of the Charger.
If Flight Battery is in plane, unplug and
remove before charging.

Lay the Charger and Flight Battery Pack
on a smooth surface alongside your vehicle.
Plug the other end of the charger cord into
the cigarette lighter of your vehicle.

3

LED indicator light
(Lights when charging)

HELPFUL HINT:

•

Before the first flight, charge and discharge the flight battery
pack 3 times for optimal battery performance.

• If a day or more goes by without charging the battery, or you are
not sure of how much charge is left, discharge the battery
pack, then recharge before flying.

This end plugs into the
Flight Battery Pack.

NOTE: To discharge the Flight Battery ,

run Ducted Fan until it stops.

Turn the timer to the and
note that the LED is
illuminated. When the timer
runs down to "0" your Flight
Battery Pack is charged.

Requires 6 "AAA" Alkaline batteries - Sold separately.

HELPFUL HINT:

When operating the Transmitter, always have the antenna
extended. Be careful when the antenna is extended. DO
NOT bend or break. Keep away from faces and eyes.
When not in use, fully collapse the antenna.

Battery

Compartment

Cover

CAUTION: Do not mix

old, new, or other battery
types. Use only ALKALINE
batteries in the Sky
Rangers®Transmitter.

This LED light (indicating power is
'on') will illuminate when the Control
Stick is moved left or right. If it fails
to light, DO NOT attempt to fly your
R/C Jet. Check the batteries for
correct polarity, replacing the
batteries if required. If the LED fails
to light after checking or replacing
the batteries call Cox® Customer
Service at 1-800-451-0339.

Screw the antenna into the top of
the Tr ansmitter . Tighten finger tight

- DO NOT over tighten.

Insert six new 'AAA' alkaline
batteries into the battery case
as shown. Match the ' + ' and
' – ' symbols in the case with
each battery. Insert the battery
case back into the battery
compartment. Replace the
battery compartment cover and
reinstall the screw.

Battery Case

4

+

+

–

–

–

2 THE SKY RANGERS® TRANSMITTER

Remove the screw and
battery compartment cover
from the back of the
transmitter case. Pull out
the battery case from the
battery compartment.

This Control Stick
moves only left or right.
You will be using it to
control the flight path of
the R/C Jet while flying.
We will show you how
this control works later
in this manual.

NOTE: The Sky Rangers

®

Transmitter does not have
an `on / off´ switch. The Transmitter turns `on´ automatically
when the Control Stick is moved left or right and is always
`off ´ when the Control Stick is centered.

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4 ATTACHING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER

Carefully remove the
protective paper from
the double side tape
located on the tail
surface of the jet.

Fuselage

Carefully align and mount
the Horizontal Stabilizer
over the tail surface of the
jet as shown. Lightly press
the Horizontal Stabilizer in
place.

3 A TTACHING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER

NOTE: The Vertical Fin comes with the Rudder already
hinged and the control horn mounted. DO NOT CUT THE

RUDDER FREE FROM THE VERTICAL FIN.

Be very careful not to bend the
Torque Rod when inserting it up
through the Control Horn.
Bending will cause the control

system to not operate properly.
Torque
Rod

Control
Horn

Vertical Fin
Mount

Secure the Vertical Fin to
the Fin Mount by inserting
the Fin Retainer through
the mount and fin until it
'Clicks' in place on the
opposite side.

Align Vertical Fin 90˚ with
Horizontal Stabilizer.

Vertical Fin

Horizontal
Stabilizer

90˚

Vertical Fin

Rudder

Fin Retainer

Insert the Vertical Fin into
the Vertical Fin Mount while
at the same time inserting
the T orque Rod up through
the Control Horn.