E-flite UMX Gee Bee R2 BNF User Manual

UMX™ GEE BEE® R2

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

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 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.

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

Gee Bees competed in all the popular airplane races of the Golden Era of aviation. These highly engineered, tear-shaped, super planes required a skillful hand and perfect circumstances, but with the right pilot, they ruled the speed course. The UMX about anywhere and deliver the kind of handling more in common with a Sunday sport-model than a short-coupled engine with wings. Not only is the tear-shape racer faithfully mastered, its AS3X

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Gee Bee® R2 BNF is yours to groove through the skies just

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system enhancement assures that this distinctive replica delivers the kind of ultra smooth handling and rock solid control the Granville brothers surely only dreamed of having. You get all of the performance possible from

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the UMX

Gee Bee® R2 BNF with only basic radio programming. And even though your new model is fully assembled, please read and follow this manual completely to be sure you’re ready to take full advantage of what this awesome RC aircraft has to offer.

Table of Contents

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

AS3X Stabilization .................................................4

Battery Warnings ..................................................4

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

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

Installing the Flight Battery ..................................6

Arming the ESC ....................................................7

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) .......................................7

Control Centering ..................................................8

Settings for Control Horns .....................................8

Control Direction Test ............................................8

Dual Rates and Expos ...........................................9

DX4e and DX5e Expo Activation and Deactivation .9

Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) ..........................10

Flying Tips and Repairs .......................................11

Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings ........12

Service of Power Components ............................13

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................14

Troubleshooting Guide (Continued) ......................15

Limited Warranty ................................................16

Warranty and Service Information .......................17

Compliance Information for the European Union ..17

Replacement Parts ..............................................66

Optional Parts and Accessories ...........................67

Parts Contact Information ...................................68

20.1 in (510mm)

3.60 oz (102 g)

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

13.9 in (352mm)

Installed

BL180 (Brushless) Outrunner Motor, 3000Kv (EFLUM180BLB)

DSM2 6Ch Ultra Micro AS3X Receiver BL-ESC (EFLU4864)

(4) 2.3-Gram Performance Linear Long Throw Servo (SPMSA2030L)

Battery: 200mAh 2S 25C Li-Po (EFLB2002S25) Battery Charger: 2S 7.4V Li-Po (EFLUC1007)

Needed to Complete

Recommended Transmitter:

Spektrum™ DSM2™/DSMX® with dual-rates and expo (DX4e and up)

Preﬂ ight Checklist

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1. Charge ﬂ ight battery.

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

3. Bind aircraft to transmitter.

4. Make sure linkages move freely.

5. Perform Control Direction Test with transmitter.

AS3X Stabilization

DELIVERS BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE

The AS3X system for airplanes is an electronic enhancement system that makes it possible for you to experience super-smooth ﬂ ight performance, yet still have full control authority for sport or scale ﬂ ight.

Turbulence, torque and tip stalls are just some of the many complications to assess when trying to achieve smooth ﬂ ight. The Horizon Hobby worldclass team of RC pilots developed the AS3X system for airplanes based on the successful use of AS3X with ultra micro ﬂ ybarless helicopters. Specially

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6. Set dual rates and exponential.

7. Adjust center of gravity

8. Perform a radio system Range Check.

9. Find a safe and open area.

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

tuned for airplanes, the AS3X system invisibly helps with complicated corrections, allowing you to experience ultra-smooth ﬂ ight performance that feels so natural that you’ll quickly build conﬁ dence in the capability of the airplane.

AS3X system setup is simple. Just bind your

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DSM2

/DSMX® transmitter to the model using a basic airplane program and AS3X will assure that the locked-in feel and control authority you want is instantly at your command to help show off your RC pilot skills.

AS3X will innovate the way you’ll want to ﬂ y now and in the future. To see what we mean, go to www.E-ﬂ iteRC.com/AS3X.

Battery Warnings

The included battery charger (EFLUC1007) 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 ﬁ re, personal injury, and/or property damage.

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

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

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

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery

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in a temperature range of 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 ﬁ re.

• Always charge batteries away from ﬂ ammable materials.

• NEVER USE AN Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause ﬁ re resulting in personal injury and/or property damage

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries outside safe temperature range.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

Charging the Battery

Your aircraft comes with a 2-Cell 7.4V 200mAh 25C Li-Po battery and a Celectra Charger that requires a 12V (11V-14V) DC power source.

Refer to the battery warnings. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft. The ﬂ ight battery will be required to conﬁ rm proper aircraft operation in future steps.

Please visit www.horizonhobby.com for optional battery adapters.

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. The connector of the battery is speciﬁ cally designed to allow it to ﬁ t into the charge port one way to prevent reverse polarity connection. However, check for proper alignment and polarity before proceeding to the next step.

3. Gently press the battery connector into the charge port located on the front of the charger.

4. When you make the connection successfully, the green LED blinking on the charger slows, indicating proper connection.

5. Press the button on the charger. The red LED will illuminate, indicating charging has begun.

Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 200mAh battery takes approximately 50–60 minutes at the charger’s 300mA charge rate. The included battery can be charged at a rate of up to 3C (600mA).

7. When the battery is fully charged, the green LED will turn solid.

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

CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a ﬁ re.

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2S 7.4V DC Li-Po

2S 7.4V 200mAh 25C

Lithium Polymer Battery

CAUTION: Only use a charger speciﬁ cally designed to charge a Li-Po battery. Failure to do so could result in ﬁ re causing injury or property damage.

CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.

LED Functions under normal operation

1. Green LED blinking with power connected but without battery ...................................Standby

2. Green LED blinking .................................................................................................... Battery is connected

3. Blinking Red LED at varying speeds ........................................................................... Charging

4. Red and Green LED blinking simultaneously ............................................................... Balancing

5. Solid Green LED .......................................................................................................Full Charge

6. Red and Green LED ﬂ ashing rapidly ........................................................................... Error

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identiﬁ er) code of a single speciﬁ c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen SpektrumTM DSM2

DSMX

technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.

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Any JR® or Spektrum DSM2/DSMX transmitter can bind to the AS3X™ DSM® receiver. For best ﬂ ight performance of the UMX™ Gee Bee R2™, it is recommended that you use a transmitter with exponential and

dual rates. Please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters. NOTICE: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, reversing the throttle channel

is required.

Binding Procedure

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1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver.

2. Make sure the ﬂ ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.

3. Power off the transmitter.

4. Connect the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft. The receiver LED will begin to ﬂ ash rapidly, (typically after 5 seconds).

5. Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in the low position.

6. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch instructions.

7. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will become solid, indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter. If the LED does not turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.

For subsequent ﬂ ights, power on the transmitter for 5 seconds before connecting the ﬂ ight battery.

Installing the Flight Battery

1. Remove the battery hatch.

2. Attach the flight battery to the hook and loop

strip (A) on the battery tray. See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for the battery’s position.

3. Place the aircraft on the ground out of the wind and connect a fully charged flight battery.

Ensure the aircraft is immobile for 5 seconds so the AS3X system initializes correctly. See the Arming the ESC instructions

for correct connection of the battery to the ESC.

4. Install the battery hatch.

NOTICE: If using a different battery than the recommended 2-Cell 7.4V 200mAh 25C Li-Po, you will need to apply a circle of hook and loop fastener to the battery in order to hold the battery in place.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po

battery from the aircraft receiver when not ﬂ ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential ﬁ re when batteries are charged.

Arming the ESC

Arming the ESC also occurs after binding as previously described, but subsequent connection of a ﬂ ight battery requires the steps below.

Lower throttle and throttle trim to lowest settings.

Power on the Transmitter then wait 5 seconds

If you accidentally connect the battery while the throttle is fully raised, the ESC will enter programming mode. Disconnect the battery immediately.

The AS3X system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for the ﬁ rst time. Once the AS3X is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly on the aircraft. This is normal.

AS3X will remain active until the battery is disconnected.

CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed, the motor will turn the propeller

in response to any throttle movement.

Install ﬂ ight battery and connect it to the ESC.

Keep plane immobile and away from wind for 5 seconds.

Series of tones Continuous LED

Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge. The aircraft’s ESC protects the ﬂ ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor quickly decreases and increases, showing that some battery power is reserved for ﬂ ight control and safe landing.

When the motor power pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the ﬂ ight battery.

Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. Before storage, charge the Li-Po battery to full capacity.

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

Tip: Due to the quiet nature of the aircraft, you may not hear the pulsing of the motor.

For your ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, set your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 3 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter ﬂ ights once you have ﬂ own the model. Flights of 4.5 minutes or more are achievable if using proper throttle management.

NOTICE: Repeated ﬂ ying to LVC will damage the battery.

Control Centering

Before the ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, or in the event of an accident, make sure the ﬂ ight control surfaces are centered. Adjust the linkages mechanically if

the control surfaces are not centered. Use of the transmitter sub-trims may not correctly center the aircraft control surfaces due to the mechanical limits of linear servos.

1. Make sure the control surfaces are neutral

when the transmitter controls and trims are centered. The transmitter sub-trim must be always be set to zero.

2. When needed, use a pair of pliers to carefully

bend the metal linkage (see illustration).

3. Make the U-shape narrower to make the

connector shorter. Make the U-shape wider to make the linkage longer.

Centering Controls After First Flights For best performance with AS3X, it is important

that excessive trim is not used. If the model re-

quires excessive transmitter trim (4 or more clicks of trim per channel), return the transmitter trim to zero and adjust the linkages mechanically so that the control surfaces are in the ﬂ ight trimmed position.

1mm offset of Rudder

After centering the rudder, we recommend adjusting the rudder linkage so the rudder center is 1mm right (measured at the trailing edge of the rudder) from center while rudder trim on your transmitter is at neutral.

1mm

Settings for Control Horns

The following illustration shows the factory settings for linkages on the control horns. After ﬂ ying, carefully adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response.

Aileron Elevator Rudder

Control Direction Test

You should bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure aircraft control surfaces move correctly and in the proper direction.

Make sure tail linkages move freely and that paint or decals are not adhered to them.

Dual Rates and Expos

To obtain the best ﬂ ight performance, we recommend using a DSM2/DSMX radio capable of Dual Rates and Expo. The suggested settings shown here are the recommended starting settings. Adjust according to the individual preferences after the initial ﬂ ight.

If using the DX4e or DX5e transmitters, we recommend activating Expo for smoother control. For activation and deactivation of the Expo in the DX4e and DX5e, see the next section.

NOTICE: Do not set your transmitter travel adjust over 100%. If the TRAVEL ADJUST is set over

100%, it will not result in more control movement, it will overdrive the servo and cause damage.

It is normal for linear servos to make signiﬁ cant noise. The noise is not an indication of a faulty servo.

Aileron 100% 70% Elevator 100% 70%

Dual Rates

Rudder 100% 70%

Aileron 0% 0% Elevator 10% 0%

Expos

Rudder 0% 0%

Tip: For the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight, ﬂ y the model in low rate. Tip: For landing, we recommend using high rate

elevator.

High Rate Low Rate

DX4e and DX5e Expo Activation and Deactivation

If you plan to ﬂ y your Gee Bee R2 with a DX4e or DX5e, disconnect the battery from the aircraft before activating the Expo feature in your transmitter.

Once Expo is activated, it will remain activated for use subsequent power cycles of the transmitter. Once Expo is deactivated, it will remain deactivated until it is activated again.

DX4e (Modes 1 and 2)

Activate and Deactivate Expo

1. Put the ACT switch in the down position (ON) and the Rate switch in the down position (LO).

2. Push and hold the trainer (bind) button and move and hold the two sticks (as shown here) for activation (A) or deactivation (B), while powering on the transmitter.

3. Release the trainer switch and the control sticks only after a series of tones sound (ascending tones for activation, descending tones for deactivation).

DX5e (Modes 1 and 2)

Activate Expo

1. Hold the aileron trim switch to the right when powering on the transmitter.

2. Release the aileron trim switch after a series of ascending tones to confirm that Expo is activated.

Deactivate Expo

1. Hold the aileron trim switch to the left when powering on the transmitter.

2. Release the aileron trim switch after a series of descending tones to confirm that Expo is deactivated.

Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG)

The CG location is 26mm back from leading edge of the wing at the root. This CG location has been determined with the included 2S 200mAh 7.4V Li-Po battery installed in the front of the battery cavity.

The battery tray is oversized to allow for Center of Gravity adjustment. Start by placing the battery at the front edge of the battery tray with the connector plug facing the rear of the aircraft. Adjust as needed by sliding the battery back or forward.

26mm

Flying Tips and Repairs

Flying

We recommend ﬂ ying your E-ﬂ ite® UMX Gee Bee R2 outside in moderate winds or in a large gymnasium. Always avoid ﬂ ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid ﬂ ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer ﬁ elds. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to ﬂ y your aircraft.

Takeoff

Place the Gee Bee R2 in position for takeoff (facing into the wind if ﬂ ying outdoors). Gradually increase the throttle to full power, holding a small amount of up elevator and steering with the rudder. Climb gently to check trim. Once the trim is adjusted, begin exploring the ﬂ ight envelope of the Gee Bee R2

Landing

Land into the wind. This is very important for this model. Fly the aircraft to approximately 6 inches (15cm) or less above the runway, using a small amount of throttle for the entire descent. Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to ﬂ are. During ﬂ are, keep the wings level and the airplane pointed into the wind. Gently lower the throttle while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on all three wheels.

Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the lowest possible positions during

CAUTION

a crash could result in damage to the ESC in the receiver unit, which may require replacement.

Over Current Protection (OCP)

The Gee Bee R2 is equipped with Over Current

Always

decrease throttle at

propeller strike.

Protection. OCP protects the ESC from overheating and stops the motor when the transmitter throttle is set too high and the propeller cannot turn. OCP will only activate when the throttle is positioned just above 1/2 throttle. After the ESC stops the motor, fully lower the throttle to re-arm the ESC.

Repairs

Crash damage is not covered under warranty. Repair this model using foam-compatible CA glue

or clear tape. Only use foam-compatible CA glue as other types of glue can damage the foam. When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.

For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the back of this manual.

NOTICE: Use of foam-compatible CA accelerant on your model can damage paint. DO NOT handle the model until accelerant fully dries.

Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it 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.

• 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.

Post Flight Checklist

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1. Disconnect ﬂ ight battery from ESC (Required for Safety and battery life).

2. Power off transmitter.

3. Remove ﬂ ight battery from aircraft.

4. Recharge ﬂ ight battery.

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 space will help avoid collisions or injury.

• 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.

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5. Store ﬂ ight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge.

6. Make note of ﬂ ight conditions and ﬂ ight plan results, planning for future ﬂ ights.

Service of Power Components

Disassembly

CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts

while the ﬂ ight battery is connected. Personal injury could result.

Propeller

1. The front of the cowling covers the battery compartment. Lift the cowling to access the battery compartment.

2. Carefully remove the screw (A) and the propeller (B) from the motor shaft (C).

Motor and Firewall

1. Remove 2 screws (D), the firewall (E) and the motor (F) from the fuselage motor mount (G).

The motor magnet may attract screws to the motor.

2. Remove the screw (H) from the firewall (E) and motor (F).

3. Disconnect the motor wire connectors from the ESC/receiver connectors.

Assembly

Motor and Firewall

1. Connect the motor wire connectors to the ESC/receiver connectors so the wire colors align.

2. Install the motor in the firewall using a screw in the top of the firewall.

3. Attach the firewall to the fuselage motor mount using 2 screws.

Propeller

1. Install the propeller on the motor shaft using a screw.Numbers on the propeller must face out from fuselage for correct propeller operation.

2. Put the foam battery hatch on the fuselage and slide it back to fully engage the fuselage.

Removing tape or decals may remove paint from the fuselage.

Troubleshooting Guide

AS3X

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Control surfaces not at neutral position when transmitter controls are at neutral

Model ﬂ ies inconsistently from ﬂ ight to ﬂ ight

Controls oscillate in ﬂ ight (model rapidly jumps or moves)

Control surfaces may not have been mechanically centered from factory

Aircraft was moved after the ﬂ ight battery was connected and before sensors initialized

Trims are moved too far from neutral position

Propeller is unbalanced causing excessive vibration

Prop screw is too loose, causing vibration

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Aircraft will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls

Extra propeller noise or extra vibration

Reduced ﬂ ight time or aircraft underpowered

LED on receiver ﬂ ashes and aircraft will not bind to transmitter (during binding)

Throttle stick and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle

Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Motor disconnected from receiver Open fuselage and make sure motor is

Damaged propeller, spinner or motor. Replace damaged parts Prop screw is too loose Tighten the prop screw Prop out of balance Balance the prop Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge ﬂ ight battery Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Flight battery damaged Replace ﬂ ight battery and follow ﬂ ight battery

Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for ﬂ ight

conditions Transmitter too near aircraft during binding

process

Bind switch or button not held long enough during bind process

Center control surfaces mechanically by adjusting the U-bends on control linkages

Disconnect and reconnect the ﬂ ight battery while keeping the aircraft still for 5 seconds

Neutralize trims and mechanically adjust linkages to center control surfaces

Remove propeller and rebalance or replace it if damaged

Tighten the prop screw

trim at lowest setting

connected to the receiver

instructions

Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery

Power off transmitter, move transmitter a larger distance from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect ﬂ ight battery to aircraft and follow binding instructions

Power off transmitter and repeat bind process. Hold transmitter bind button or switch until receiver is bound

Troubleshooting Guide (Continued)

Problem Possible Cause Solution

LED on receiver ﬂ ashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmitter (after binding)

Control surface does not move

Controls reversed Transmitter settings reversed Adjust controls on transmitter appropriately

Motor loses power Damage to motor or power components Do a check of motor and power components

Motor power quickly decreases and increases then motor loses power

Motor/ESC is not armed after landing

Servo locks or freezes at full travel

Less than a 5-second wait between ﬁ rst powering on transmitter and connecting ﬂ ight battery to aircraft

Aircraft bound to different model memory (ModelMatch

Flight battery/transmitter battery charge is too low

Control surface, control horn, linkage or servo damage

Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections, connect

Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge ﬂ ight battery Control linkage does not move freely Make sure control linkage moves freely

Battery power is down to the point of receiver/ESC Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

Over Current Protection (OCP) stops the motor when the transmitter throttle is set high and the propeller cannot turn

Travel adjust value is set above 100% overdriving the servo

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radios only)

Leaving transmitter on, disconnect and reconnect ﬂ ight battery to aircraft

Select correct model memory on transmitter and disconnect and reconnect ﬂ ight battery to aircraft

Replace/recharge batteries

Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls

or replace as needed

for damage (replace as needed) Recharge ﬂ ight battery or replace battery that

is no longer performing

Fully lower throttle and throttle trim to arm ESC

Set Travel adjust to 100% or less and/or set sub-trims to Zero and adjust linkages mechanically

Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“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.

What is Not Covered

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modiﬁ cation of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, or (v) Products not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

Purchaser’s Remedy

Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Limitation of Liability

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Law

These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

Warranty Services Questions, Assistance, and Services

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@ horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative. You may also find information on our website at www.horizonhobby.com.

Inspection or Services

If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at www.horizonhobby.com under the Support tab. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.

Notice: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-ofpurchase date. Provided warranty conditions have

been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Service Should your service not be covered by warranty service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are

agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website www.horizonhobby.com/ Service/Request/.

Warranty and Service Information

Country of

Purchase

United States of America

United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited

Germany

France Horizon Hobby SAS

China Horizon Hobby – China

Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address

Horizon Service Center (Electronics and engines)

Horizon Product Support (All other products)

Horizon Technischer Service

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom

Christian-Junge-Straße 1 25337 Elmshorn Germany

14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin 91230 Montgeron

Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd. Shanghai, China, 200060

877-504-0233 Online Repair Request visit: www.horizonhobby.com/service

877-504-0233 productsupport@horizonhobby.com

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales@horizonhobby.co.uk

+49 (0) 4121 2655 100 service@horizonhobby.de

+33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 infofrance@horizonhobby.com

+86 (021) 5180 9868 info@horizonhobby.com.cn

Compliance Information for the European Union

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH20111122

Product(s): UMX Gee Bee R2 Item Number(s): EFLU4580 Equipment class: 1

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the speciﬁ cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:

EN 301 489-1 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2: 2008

EN55022: 2010 EN55024: 2010

Steven A. Hall

Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA

Nov 22, 2011

International Operations and Risk Management

Vice President

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural

environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city ofﬁ ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the

– Replacement Parts –

– Ersatzteile –

– Piéces de rechange –

– Recapiti per i ricambi –

Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice

EFLUP052535

EFLU4546

EFLU4547

EFLU4555

EFLU4558

EFLU4559

EFLU4560

EFLU4561

EFLU4562

EFLU4563

EFLU4565

EFLU4570

EFLB2002S25

EFLUM180BLB

EFLU4066

EFLU4067

EFLUC1007

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

5.25x3.5 Electric Propeller: UMX Gee Bee R2

Pushrod Linkage Set: UMX Gee Bee R2

Skid Protection Covers: UMX Gee Bee R2

Landing Gear & Tail Wheel Set: UMX Gee Bee R2

Fuselage Set: UMX Gee Bee R2

Wing: UMX Gee Bee R2

Horizontal Tail Set w/Accessories: UMX Gee Bee R2

Wing Struts w/ Mounting Hardware: UMX Gee Bee R2

Battery Hatch: UMX Gee Bee R2

Clear Canopy: UMX Gee Bee R2

Decal Sheet: UMX Gee Bee R2

Pilot: UMX Gee Bee R2

200mAh 2S 7.4V 25C LiPo, 26AWG

BL180 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 3000 Kv

Firewall: UMX Beast Brandschott UMX

Prop Adaptor: UMX Beast

Celectra 2S 7.4V DC Li-Po Charger

5.25x3.5 Propeller: UMX Gee Bee R2

Gestänge: UMX Gee Bee R2

Kufenschutzabdeckung: UMX Gee Bee R2

Hauptfahrwerk u. Spornrad: UMX Gee Bee R2

Rumpf Set: UMX Gee Bee R2

Tragﬂ äche: UMX Gee Bee R2

Höhenruder m. Zbh Set: UMX Gee Bee R2

Flächenstreben mit Zbh: UMX Gee Bee R2

Akkuklappe (Motorhaube): UMX GeeBee R2

Kabinenhaube klar: UMX Gee Bee R2

Dekorbogen: UMX Gee Bee R2

Pilot: UMX Gee Bee R2

200mAh 2S 7.4V 25C LiPo, 26AWG

BL180 Brushless Außenläufer Motor, 3000 Kv

Beast Prop Adaptor:

UMX Beast Celectra 2S 7.4V DC

Li-Po Ladegerät

Hélice 5.25x3.5: UMX Gee Bee R2

Tringleries: UMX Gee Bee R2

Couvercles de protection: UMX Gee Bee R2

Train d’atterrissage et roulette de queue: UMX Gee Bee R2

Fuselage: UMX Gee Bee R2

Aile: UMX Gee Bee R2 Ala: UMX Gee Bee R2

Stabilisateur horizontal: UMX Gee Bee R2

Haubans d’aile: UMX Gee Bee R2

Capot de batterie: UMX Gee Bee R2

Verrière: UMX Gee Bee R2

Planche de décoration: UMX Gee Bee R2

Pilote: UMX Gee Bee R2Pilota: UMX Gee Bee

Batterie Li-Po 7.4V 2S 200mA 25C

Moteur Brushless 180 à cage tournante 3000Kv

Support moteur: UMX Beast

Adaptateur d’hélice: UMX Beast

Chargeur Celectra DC

7.4V 2S

5.25x3.5 Elica elettrica: UMX Gee Bee R2

Set asta di spinta: UMX Gee Bee R2

Coperture protezione antisbandamento: UMX Gee Bee R2

Set ingranaggi di atterraggio & Ruota posteriore: UMX Gee Bee R2

Set fusoliera: UMX Gee Bee R2

Set coda orizzontale con accessori: UMX Gee Bee R2

Montante dell'ala con staffa di montaggio: UMX Gee Bee R2

Portello della batteria UMX Gee Bee R2

Tettuccio semplice: UMX Gee Bee R2

Foglio con decalcomanie UMX Gee Bee R2

R2 200mAh 2S 7.4V 25C

LiPo, 26AWG BL180 motore Outrun-

ner brushless, 3000Kv

Ordinata: UMX Beast

Adattatore elica: UMX Beast

Celectra 2S 7.4V DC Caricabatterie Li-Po

Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice

EFLUC1008

EFLU4864

SPMSA2030L

SPM6832

EFLU4070

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

Power Cord for EFLUC1007

DSM2 6 Ch Ultra Micro AS3X Receiver BL-ESC

2.3-Gram Performance Linear Long Throw Servo

Replacement Servo Mechanics: Ultra Micro Long Throw

Replacement Servo Retaining Collars: MCX/2/MSR

Anschlußstecker mit Krokodilklemmen für EFLUC1007

DSM2 6 Kanal Ultra Micro AS3X Empfänger BL-ESC

2,3 Gramm Hochleistungs

- Linear Servo mit langem Ruderweg

Austausch Servo Mechanik:Ultra Micro Long Throw

Ersatz Stellringe MCX/MSR

Câble d’alimentation EFLUC1007

Ultra micro récepteur 6voies DSM2 AS3X a avec contrôleur brushless intégré.

Servo 2.3g linéaire longue course performant

Mécanique de remplacement pour servo: Ultra micro longue course

Colliers de servo: MCX/2/MSR

Cavo alimentazione per EFLUC1007

DSM2 6 Ch Ultra Micro AS3X Ricevitore BL-ESC

Ottimo servo lineare a corsa lunga da 2,3 Grammi

Meccanica ricambio per servo: Ultra Micro Long Throw

Collari di ﬁ ssaggio per servo: MCX/2/MSR

– Optional Parts and Accessories –

– Optionale Bauteile und Zubehörteile –

– Piéces optionnelles et accessoires –

– Parti opzionali e accessori –

Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice

EFLA700UM

EFLA7001UM

ELFC4000

EFLC4000UK

EFLC4000AU

EFLC4000EU

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

Charger Plug Adapter: EFL

Charger Plug Adapter: TPLadekabel Adapter TP Prise d’adaptation

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Amp Power Supply (US)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Amp Power Supply (UK)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Amp Power Supply (AU)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Amp Power Supply (EU)

DX5e DSMX 5-channel Transmitter

DX6i DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter

DX7s DSMX 7-Channel Transmitter

DX8 DSMX Transmitter Spektrum DX8 nur

Ladekabel Adapter EFL

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Amp Power Supply (US)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Amp Power Supply (UK)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Amp Power Supply (AU)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Amp Netzgerät (EU)

Spektrum DX5Ee DSMX 5 Kanalsender ohne Empfänger

DX6i DSMX 6-Kanal Sender

Spektrum DX7s 7 Kanal Sender

Sender

Prise d’adaptation chargeur: EFL

chargeur: TP Alimentation secteur

12V DC 1.5A (US)

Alimentation secteur 12V DC 1.5A (UK)

Alimentation secteur 12V DC 1.5A (AU)

Alimentation secteur 12V DC 1.5A (EU)

Emetteur DX5e DSMX 5 voies

Emetteur DX6i DSMX 6 voies

Emetteur DX7s DSMX 7 voies

Emetteur DX8 DSMX 8 voies

Adattatore per la carica: EFL

Adattatore per la carica: TP

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Alimentatore (US)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Alimentatore (UK)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Alimentatore (AU)

AC to 12V DC,1.5 Alimentatore (EU)

DX5e DSMX Trasmettitore 5 canali

DX6i DSMX Trasmettitore 6 canali

DX7s DSMX Trasmettitore 7 canali

DX8 DSMX Solo trasmettitore

– Parts Contact Information –

– Intaktinformationen für Ersatzteile –

– Coordonnés pour obtenir de piéces détachées –

– Recapiti per i ricambi –

Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/Email Address

United States Sales

United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited

Germany Horizon Hobby GmbH

France Horizon Hobby SAS

China Horizon Hobby – China

4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA

Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS, United Kingdom

Christian-Junge-Straße 1 25337 Elmshorn, Germany

14 Rue Gustave Eiffel Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin 91230 Montgeron

Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd. Shanghai, China, 200060

800-338-4639 sales@horizonhobby.com

+44 (0) 1279 641 097 sales@horizonhobby.co.uk

+49 (0) 4121 46199 60 service@horizonhobby.de

+33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 infofrance@horizonhobby.com

+86 (021) 5180 9868 info@horizonhobby.com.cn

registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc., registered in the U.S. GEE BEE is a registered trademark of KW Intellectual Properties, Inc. and is used

under license. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha

Corporation of Japan.

US D578,146. PRC ZL 200720069025.2. US 7,898,130. Other patents pending. www.e-ﬂ iterc.com

Created 11/11 33267

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