E-flite Carbon-Z Yak 54 PNP User Manual

CARBON-Z YAK 54

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

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NOTICE

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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.

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 and NOT a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and

requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate 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 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.

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.

This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic or people.

• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.

• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.

• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.

• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose.

• Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

WARNING WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNING WARNING

Never leave

charging Batteries

unattended.

Always charge

Batteries away from

flammable materials.

Never charge

Batteries outside safe

temperature range.

Battery Warnings and Guidelines

The Battery Charger (EFLC3015) included with the Carbon-Z Yak 54 BNF has been designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery.

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.

Never charge

Batteries outside

recommended levels.

Never charge

damaged Batteries.

Store

Batteries safely.

• Do not cover the warnings on the back of the battery with hook and loop strips.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.

• If you do not agree with these conditions, return your complete Carbon-Z Yak 54 model in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately.

• DO NOT USE A Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue charging and disconnect.

• When transporting or temporarily storing the battery the temperature range should be from 40–120º F. Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.

• Li-Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each under load.

Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire.

• Store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

In the case of the Li-Po battery used for the Carbon-Z Yak 54, you will not want to allow the battery to fall below 3V per cell during flight.

The Carbon-Z Yak 54 is a semi scale 3D performer designed by Quique Somenzini. It features a new construction process that brings foam constructed airplanes onto the same playing field as balsa. Carbon-Z material comes from a process that combines foam with carbon fiber reinforcements, making it stronger than balsa but with no additional weight.

The foam outer material is designed to survive minor crashes with minimal damage. However, in the event of a crash, the Carbon-Z Yak 54 is designed to be easy to repair. Minor dents to the foam outer surface can be repaired easily in the field. The aircraft is also modularly designed to make replacement of damaged sections easy. The resulting product is a great flying plane that will spend more time in the air and less time in the workshop. The Carbon-Z Yak 54 will be tuned to specifications recommended by Quique Somenzini himself. All components, from the servos to the motor, have been selected and tuned to optimize the plane’s performance.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ....................................................................4

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .......................................................5

Charging the Flight Battery ....................................................5

General Assembly and Maintenance Tips.............................6

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .........................................6

Installing Landing Gear ..........................................................7

Installing Rudder .....................................................................8

Installing Wings.......................................................................8

Installing Horizontal Tail and Pushrods on Control Horns ...9

Installing the Flight Battery ..................................................10

Removing the Control Surfaces........................................... 11

PNP Installation ..................................................................... 13

Range Check and Pre-Flying Tips .........................................13

Flying Tips and Repairs ........................................................13

2010 Ofﬁ cial Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code 14

Troubleshooting Guide.........................................................15

Replacement Parts ................................................................16

Warranty and Repair Policy ..................................................17

Contact Information .............................................................. 18

Carbon-Z Yak 54

Bind-N-Fly

Features

Motor

BL25 Brushless Outrunner, 1000Kv

ESC

E-flite® Pro 60A brushless with Switch-Mode BEC

Receiver

Spektrum™ AR600 DSM2™ 6-channel sport receiver *

Battery

4S 14.8V 2800mAh 30C Li-Po

Charger

Variable rate 3-to 4-cell Li-Po balancing fast charger

Transmitter

Full range DSM2 aircraft transmitter *

* Recommended for Plug-N-Play Version

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Version

N-Play

Version

Installed Installed

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Carbon-Z Yak 54 Speci cations

Wingspan

Length Weight (RTF)

48 in (1220mm)

48.5 in (1232mm)

3.75-3.81 lb (1700-1730 g)

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Charging the Flight Battery

Your E-flite Carbon-Z Yak 54 comes with a DC balancing charger and 4S Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po specific charger only (such as 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, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the battery pack while you are assembling the aircraft. You will need the flight battery to confirm proper aircraft operation in future steps.

DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features

• Charges 3-to 4-cell lithium polymer battery packs

• Variable charge rates from 500mAh to 3-amp

• Simple single push-button operation

• LED charge status indicator

• LED cell balance indicator

• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status

• 12V accessory outlet input cord

Specifications

• Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp

• Charges 3- to 4-cell Li-Po packs with minimum capacity of 500mAh

4S 14.8V 2800mAh Li-Po Battery Pack

The E-flite 4S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included E-flite Li-Po balancing charger.

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. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).

3. When the Li-Po charger is correctly powered up, there is an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready) LED will flash.

4. Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the Battery. (See chart, for example the Yak 54 2800mAh Li-Po battery will charge at 3.0 amps.) DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.

5. Move the cell selector switch to 3-cell or 4-cell for your battery.

6. Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 3-cell (4 pins) or 4-cell (5 pins) Charger port.

7. The green and red LEDs may flash during the charging process, when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.

8. When the battery is fully charged, an audible beep will sound for about 3 seconds, and the green LED will shine continuously.

9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fire.

WARNING: Failure to use the proper charger for a Li-Po battery can result in serious damage, and if left charging long enough, will cause a fire. ALWAYS use caution when charging Li-Po batteries.

WARNING: Selecting a charge rate higher than 1x (one times) the battery capacity may cause a fire.

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The Carbon-Z Yak 54 Electronic Speed Control protects the flight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power from the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing.

Battery Capacity Maximum Charge Rate

500-1000mAh 500mA 1000-1500mAh 1A 1500-2000mAh 1.5A 2000-2500mAh 2.0A

3000mAh + 3.0A

When the motor pulses, please land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery.

Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Fully charge your Li-Po battery before storing it.

During storage make sure battery charge does not go below 3V per cell.

Note: The speed control is programmed for 4S LVC.

General Assembly and Maintenance Tips

Note: This checklist is not a replacement for the

content included in this manual. Although you can use it as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding.

First Flight Preparation

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Remove and inspect contents Begin charging ﬂ ight battery

Assemble Carbon-Z Yak 54 Install the landing gear Install the stab Install rudder and elevator

push rod Install the wings Install receiver

Connect servos to receiver or Y-harness

Install fully charged battery Bind the receiver to a

transmitter, if applicable Perform the Control Direction

Test with the transmitter Adjust ﬂ ight controls and

transmitter Adjust battery for center of

gravity (CG) see installing the ﬂ ight battery.

Perform a radio system Range Check

Find a safe and open ﬂ ying ﬁ eld Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld

conditions

Activity BNF PNP

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Maintenance After Flying

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Disconnect ﬂ ight battery from ESC (Required for Safety)

Turn off transmitter (Required for Safety)

Remove ﬂ ight battery from aircraft

Recharge ﬂ ight battery Clean aircraft (wipe off dirt, etc.) Repair or replace all

damaged parts Carefully disassemble and

store aircraft Store ﬂ ight battery apart from

aircraft and monitor the battery charge

Activity BNF PNP

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Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Binding is connecting a transmitter to an aircraft receiver wirelessly or electronically so the aircraft receiver recognizes the transmitter GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code. Binding is necessary for proper operation.

Note: The Carbon-Z Yak 54 BNF requires a DSM2 full range (high power) transmitter. Any JR or Spektrum DSM2 transmitter can bind to the Spektrum AR600 receiver. Due to the aerobatic nature of the Carbon-Z Yak 54, we recommend using a transmitter with adjustable exponential and dual rates. Please visit www.bindnfly.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.

Note: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum module,you may need to reverse the throttle channel.

CAUTION: ALWAYS power on the transmitter before connecting the flight battery to the aircraft ESC. ALWAYS disconnect the flight battery from the aircraft ESC before powering off the transmitter.

Additional Binding Information

Before each flight, power on the transmitter and wait about 5 seconds before powering on the ESC. The transmitter scans and secures two radio frequencies for aircraft control. When the flight battery is connected too quickly for the transmitter to make frequency selection, the transmitter and receiver may not connect. When there is no connection, leave the transmitter powered on, disconnect the flight battery then reconnect the flight battery to the receiver.

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