FLIGHT MOTION SIMULATORS Dreamflyer FMS df X-2 User Manual

Model No. FMS df X-2

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FMS df X-2 User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Important Precautions ............................................. 3

Before You Begin ................................................... 4

Assembly ................................................................ 5

Initial Set Up ......................................................... 25

Software Notes ................................................................... 25

Trim (balance) Your Dreamflyer .......................................... 27

Maintenance and Troubleshooting ........................ 28

How to Order Replacement Parts ......................... 28

Limited Warranty .................................................. 28

Statement of Warranty ........................................................ 28

Warranty ............................................................................. 28

Warranty Service ................................................................ 29

Extent of the Warranty ........................................................ 29

Limitations of the Liability .................................................... 30

Additional Rights ................................................................. 30

Thank You ............................................................ 30

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Important Precautions

To reduce the risk of serious injury or damage to the flight motion
simulator, please read the following important precautions before using your
Dreamflyer motion simulator.

 Read all instructions in this manual before using the flight motion simulator.
 Great care must be taken when climbing on to or off of the flight motion simulator.

The machine can and may move at any time in any direction causing a fall or
possible injury.

 Do not stand on rudder pedals when mounting the flight motion simulator. Remove feet

from rudder pedals before trying to shift your weight or stand up.

 It is the responsibility of the original owner to ensure that all users of the flight motion

simulator are adequately informed of all precautions.

 Place the flight motion simulator on a level surface.
 Keep the simulator indoors and away from moisture and dust.
 Inspect and properly tighten all parts on a regular basis. Replace any worn parts

immediately.

 Keep children under 4 and pets away from the flight motion simulator at ALL times.
 Ensure children under 18 are supervised at ALL times when using or around the flight

motion simulator.

 The flight motion simulator should not be used by persons weighing more than 250 Lbs,

by pregnant women or people using medications...

 If you feel dizziness or illness while using the flight motion simulator, stop immediately and

contact your physician.

 Do not lean on the flight motion simulator at any time as it may move causing a fall or

injury.

 Ensure that the main monitor is attached using ONLY the screws provided by Flight

Motion Simulators Inc. These screws are slightly longer and will ensure a safe mounting of
the monitor.

 Please ensure that any person using your flight motion simulator is aware of all the

precautions on this page.

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Before Y ou Begin

Congratulations for selecting the Dreamflyer Flight Motion Simulator. The simulator has been
designed to ensure that you have many years of enjoyment from your flight motion simulator.

If you have questions after reading this manual, call our customer service department toll-free at
1-877-435-9746 Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time (excluding holidays). To
help us assist you please note the serial # before calling. We can also be reached by email at
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Before reading further, please familiarize yourself with the parts and terms shown in the diagram
below.

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Not all fasteners and tools shown here.

Assembly

Assembly requires two healthy and capable persons to complete successfully. Place all parts of the
flight motion simulator in a cleared area and remove all packing materials. All tools for assembly
are included within the packaging.

Before

proceeding, read through all the assembly steps and identify the fasteners that will be used
at each step. It may help to lay these out in groups in the order of the assembly steps to ensure you
have correctly identified the fasteners before you begin assembly.

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1) Assemble both Frame End Supports as shown below. Adjust Screw Feet to middle of their

adjustment. Slide both Frame End Supports onto Main Frame. Slide Frame End Supports to the
ground ensuring to be careful so as not to scratch the finish on the Main Frame. Align both Frame
End Supports perpendicular to Main Frame and tighten two clamp screws on each end securely.
Adjust feet to ensure frame does not rock on ground.

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2) Attach Joystick Mounting Plate and Joystick Controller to Main Frame as shown below.

Ensure arrow on Joystick Mounting Plate is pointing forward as shown below.

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3) Attach Joystick Assembly to Main Frame as shown below.

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Main Frame Assembly should look like picture below when completed.

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