E-flite UMX RADIAN User manual

UMX™ RADIAN

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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by 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.

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. 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 the aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep the transmitter powered ON while the 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.

Box Contents

Installed Included

8.5mm Brushed Motor

DSM2®/DSMX® AS3X

Receiver/ESC

USB Li-Po Charger

2 x (SPMSA2030L) on the

Required to Complete: DSM2/DSMX 4-Channel Transmitter

board

Speciﬁ cations

28.7 in (730mm)

Dual Rates

High Low

100 % 70%

Timer Settings

First Flight

8 Min.

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10 Min.

31mm

16.5 in (418mm)

1.50 oz (43 g)

Preﬂ ight Checklist

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1. Read this manual thoroughly.

2. Remove and inspect the box contents.

3. Charge the ﬂ ight battery.

4. Assemble the aircraft.

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

6. Bind the aircraft to the transmitter.

The CG location is 31mm back from the leading edge at the wing root. This has been determined with the included 1S 150mAh 3.7V Li-Po battery installed in the middle of the battery cavity. Balance the model on the edge of a metal ruler to ﬁ nd the Center of Gravity. Place the ruler on the underside of the airframe.

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7. Make sure linkages move freely.

8. Perform the Control Direction Test.

9. Adjust the ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.

10. Find a safe and open area.

11. Plan your ﬂ ight appropriate for the ﬂ ying location.

Charging Warnings

The Battery Charger (EFLC1008) included with your aircraft 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 in a temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C). Do not store the 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.

Charging the Battery

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

Battery Charging Process

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a 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 recommended levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40–120° F (5–49° C)) or place in direct sunlight.

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

USB Li-Po Charger

DC Input:5.0V 350mA DC Output:4.2V 300mA

LED OFF –Charge Complete

EFLC1008

NOTICE: 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.

1. Insert the charger into a USB port.

2. Properly connect the battery into the charger. The end cap of the battery is speciﬁ cally designed to allow the battery to ﬁ t into the slot one way (usually with the label on the battery facing outward) to prevent reverse polarity connection. However, check for proper alignment and polarity.

3. Always disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Only use chargers speciﬁ cally

designed to charge the included 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 Indications

Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 150mAh battery takes approximately 30–40 minutes.

CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery. Never

leave a battery connected to the charger.

CHARGING (Solid Red)........................

MAX CHARGE

(oﬀ ) ...............................

Wing Installation

1. Slide the wing into the wing slot on the

fuselage until the holes line up with the screw holes on the bottom.

2. Secure the wing using 2 screws.

3. Cut the loop tape (A) into 3 pieces and apply

them around the screws in the battery holder, as shown.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Binding Procedure Reference Table

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1. Refer to your transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver.

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

3. Ensure the transmitter is powered OFF.

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

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

6. Put your transmitter into bind mode.

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 end of the manual.

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

For a list of compatible DSM2/DSMX transmitters, please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

Installing the Flight Battery and Arming the ESC

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

AS3X

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

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

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 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.

Lower throttle and

throttle trim to lowest settings.

Power ON the transmitter, then wait 5 seconds

Connect the

battery to the ESC, noting proper polarity.

Keep the plane immobile and away from wind for 5 seconds.

Continuous LED

Secure the battery

to the hook and loop strip on the battery holder.

1-2-3-4-5 Sec.

FLY...

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