E-flite ICON A5 Instruction Manual

ICON A5

Instruction Manual

SAFE® Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection

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 superﬁ cial 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. 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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. 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.

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AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14

years. This is not a toy.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found

in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.

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.

• 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, trafﬁ c and people.

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

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

• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speciﬁ cally 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 ﬂ ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

ICON A5

Box Contents

Quick Start Information

Transmitter

Setup

Dual Rates

1. Set up your transmitter using the

Ail

Ele

Rud

transmitter setup chart

Hi Rate Low Rate

S20mm T18mm

12mm 9mm

25mm 18mm

S15mm T12mm

Center of

30-35mm back from leading edge

Gravity (CG)

Flight Timer

Setting

Speciﬁ cations

Motor: 480-sized 960Kv brushless

outrunner

ESC: 30 AMP Brushless ESC Installed Installed

(4) Servos Installed Installed

Receiver: Spektrum™ AR636A 6-Channel Sport Receiver (SMPAR636)

Recommended Battery:

11.1V 3S 2200mAh 30C Li-Po (EFLB22003S30)

Recommended Battery Charger: 3-cell Li-Po battery balancing charger

Recommended Transmitter:

Full-Range 6 channel 2.4GHz with Spektrum DSMX adjustable Dual Rates.

of wing at the fuselage.

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Table of Contents

SAFE® Select Technology ...................................................................4

Preﬂ ight .............................................................................................4

Transmitter Setup .............................................................................4

Model Assembly ................................................................................5

Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching

ON and OFF SAFE Select ....................................................................9

SAFE® Select Switch Designation ....................................................10

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ...............................................10

Battery Installation and ESC Arming .................................................11

Center of Gravity (CG) .....................................................................12

AS3X Control Direction Test .............................................................12

In Flight Trimming ............................................................................13

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

Post Flight .......................................................................................14

Motor Service ..................................................................................14

Optional Headlights ..........................................................................14

PNP Receiver Selection and Installation ...........................................15

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X ............................................................15

Troubleshooting Guide .....................................................................16

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .........................................17

Limited Warranty .............................................................................18

Contact Information .........................................................................19

FCC Information ..............................................................................19

IC Information ..................................................................................19

Compliance Information for the European Union ...............................19

Replacement Parts ...........................................................................71

Optional Parts ..................................................................................72

34.5 in (875mm)

As of this printing, you are required to register with the FAA if you own this product. For up-to-date information on how to register with the FAA, visit https:// registermyuas.faa.gov/. For additional assistance on regulations and guidance on UAS usage, visit knowbeforeyouﬂ y.org/.

53.5 OZ (1515 g)

416.9 Sq In (26.9 Sq Dm)

To register your product online, visit www.e-ﬂ iterc.com

SAFE® Select Technology

The evolutionary SAFE® Select technology can offer an extra level of protection so you can perform the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight with conﬁ dence. No complex transmitter programming is required. Just follow the simple bind process to make the SAFE Select system active. When activated, bank and pitch limitations keep you from over-controlling and automatic self-leveling makes recovery from risky or confusing attitudes as simple as releasing the sticks. In fact, with the aileron, elevator and rudder sticks in the neutral position, SAFE Select will automatically keep the airplane in a straight and level attitude.

Expand the advantage of what SAFE the system ON and OFF with the ﬂ ip of a switch. For example, turn SAFE select ON to help with water takeoffs. Turn it OFF in ﬂ ight for unrestricted aerobatic performance, and turn it back ON when a buddy wants to try out your cool ICON A5. Turn SAFE Select ON for landings. As you drop the landing gear, SAFE Select reduces your workload by compensating for pitch changes automatically, regardless of throttle position. It will help keep the correct pitch attitude and wings level during the ﬁ nal approach. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, SAFE Select can make your ﬂ ights a great experience.

When the normal bind process is followed, the SAFE Select system is disabled, leaving specially tuned AS3X ﬂ ight experience.

Select technology offers by assigning it to a switch. No transmitter programming is required and you’ll be able to turn

technology in place to deliver a pure, unrestricted

Preﬂ ight

1. Remove and inspect contents.

2. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.

3. Charge the ﬂ ight battery.

4. Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart.

5. Fully assemble the airplane.

6. Install the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).

7. Check the Center of Gravity (CG).

8. Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.

Transmitter Setup

IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and

receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.

Dual Rates

Take ﬁ rst ﬂ ights in Low Rate. For landings, use high rate elevator. NOTICE: To ensure AS3X® technology functions properly, do not lower rate

values below 50%. If lower rates are desired, manually adjust the position of the pushrods on the servo arm.

NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

Expo

After ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, you may adjust expo in your transmitter or refer to the AR636 receiver manual for expo adjustment.

9. Make sure linkages move freely.

10. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.

11. Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.

12. Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.

13. Perform a radio system Range Test.

14. Find a safe open area to ﬂ y.

15. Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

Computerized Transmitter Setup

(DX6i, DX6, DX7, DX7S, DX8, DX9, DX10t and DX18)

Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model (perform a model reset), then name the model.

Set Dual Rates to

Set Servo Travel to 100%

1. Go to the SETUP LIST MENU

DX6i

DX7S DX8

DX6 DX7 DX9 DX10t DX18

2. Set MODEL TYPE: ACRO

3. Go to ADJUST LIST MENU

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set WING TYPE: NORMAL

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set AICRAFT TYPE: WING: NORMAL

HIGH 100% LOW 70%

ICON A5

Model Assembly

Horizontal Tail Installation

1. Install the horizontal tail on the fuselage using the two screws (A).

2. Attach the clevis to the second most outer hole of the elevator control horn

(B) and connect the opposite end of the control rod to the middle hole of the servo horn (C) as shown.

3. When needed, disassemble in reverse order.

3 X 22mm (2)

Model Assembly Continued

Wing Installation

1. Remove the battery hatch.

2. Guide the wing tube (A) through the hole located at the top of the fuselage

as shown.

3. Slide each wing half (B) over the wing tube.

4. Connect the two aileron connectors to the aileron Y-harnesss at the root of each wing. Place extra servo wire slack and servo connectors in the small cavity in the root of the wing.

CAUTION: DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring when attaching the wing to the fuselage.

5. Secure the wings into place using the two included srews (C).

IMPORTANT: The ailerons must be connected to the receiver’s AILE (#2

channel) with a Y-harness (included) for the AS3X

6. Reinstall the battery hatch on the fuselage.

7. Disassemble in reverse order.

system to function properly.

3 X 16mm (2)

Clevis Installation

• Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage.

• Carefully spread the clevis, then insert the clevis pin into the desired hole in the

control horn.

• Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn.

Control Surface Centering

After assembly and transmitter setup, conﬁ rm that the control surfaces are centered. If the control surfaces are not centered, mechanically center the control surfaces by adjusting the linkages.

If adjustment is required, turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn.

After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces.

ICON A5

Model Assembly Continued

Propeller Installation

IMPORTANT: Install the propeller after all system setups are completed to

reduce the chance of accidental propeller strike.

1. Install the collet (A) on the motor shaft (B).

2. Install the backplate (C), spinner backplate (D), propeller (E) and spinner nut (F) on the collet shaft. Use a tool to tighten the spinner nut on the collet shaft.

3. Install the spinner (G) on the spinner nut (F) using a screw (H). Make sure the spinner is tight on the spinner backplate.

3 X 8mm

Fuselage Gear Covers Installation (Water takeoff and landing)

1. Cover the nose gear hole with the nose plate using a screw (A).

2. Install the left and right rear gear covers (marked L and R) using six screws (B).

NOTICE: When removing or installing the nose plate, ensure the O-ring is not damaged or lost.

2 X 8mm (1)

2 X 8mm (6)

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