Flyzone FLZA3342 User Manual

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WARRANTY

Flyzone guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both

material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any component parts damaged by use or
modification. In no case shall Flyzone’s liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Flyzone reserves
the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Flyzone has no control over the final assembly or material
used for final assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor
accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of
the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the
user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

place of purchase.

To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to
Hobby Services at the address below:

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1

Champaign IL 61822 USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as
much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of
the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly
as possible.

Entire Contents © 2013 Hobbico,® Inc. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE . . . . . . . . . . .4

CHARGE THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

TTX404 TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

FINAL SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

POWER THE TTX404 AND CENTER THE TRIMS . . . . .8

CHECK THE CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTIONS . . . . . 8

CENTER THE CONTROL SURFACES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

INCLUDED ITEMS

CENTER OF GRAVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ARM THE MOTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

CHOOSE A FLYING SITE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

RANGE CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HAND LAUNCHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

REPAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Included with RTF (FLZA3340)
Transmitter, battery and charger not
included with Tx-R Prime (FLZA3342)

Check the parts against those shown. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Hobby Services at: [phone].

FCC AND ETSI

FCC REQUIREMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions.

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO
THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

CE COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION

Instructions for Disposal of Waste Equipment by Private Users in the European Union: This symbol on the product or its packaging

indicates this product must not be disposed of with other household waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection 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 resources and ensure that it is recycled
in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or location where you purchased the product.

Declaration of Conformity:

Product: Tactic TTX404 2.4GHz 4-Channel Tx Rx
Item number: TACJ2404, Equipment class: 1

Tactic TTX404 transmitter and Tactic TR624 receiver: The objects of the declaration
described here are in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed
below, following the provisions of the European 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive:

EN 60950-1:2006 Safety
The objects of the declaration described here are in conformity with the requirements
of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE
directive 1995/5/EC:

ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1 Technical requirements for radio equipment
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1, 301 489-17 V1.3.2 General EMC
requirements for radio equipment

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Tactic
c/o Hobbico, Inc.
2904 Research Road
Champaign, IL USA 61826

The associated regulatory agencies of the following
countries recognize the noted certifications to this
product as authorized for sale and use.

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PRECAUTIONS

Your Eraze should not be considered a toy, but rather a

sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a
full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities, the

Eraze, if not assembled and operated correctly, could possibly

cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.

It is critically important to use only 2S 7.4V or
3S 11.1V LiPo batteries within the recommended
capacity range that do not include a PCM (Protection
Circuit Module) charging circuit inside the battery.

Most PCM circuits restrict the delivery of power to the
ESC and motor and may cut all power to the receiver and
thus, result in complete loss of control over the model.

1. Operate the plane according to the instructions. DO NOT
alter or modify the model. If you make any modifi cations,
you void your warranty.

2. Test the operation of the model before each fl ight to
ensure that all equipment is operating properly and that
the model remains structurally sound.

3. Fly only on calmer days (with wind speeds no more than

10 mph) and in large open areas free of trees, people,

buildings, or any other obstacles.

4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own this
type of model before, we recommend that you get the
assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots. You can
also contact the National Academy of Model Aeronautics
(AMA) which has over 2,500 chartered clubs across the
country. Instructor training programs and insured newcomer
training are available through any of these clubs. Contact
the AMA at the following address or toll-free phone number:

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Drive Ph. [phone]
Muncie, IN 47302-9252 Fx. [phone]

www.modelaircraft.org

LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY RECYCLING

ATTENTION: The product you have purchased

is powered by a rechargeable battery. At the end
of the battery’s useful life, under various state
and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this

battery into the municipal waste system. Check
with your local solid waste offi cials for details in your area
about recycling options or proper disposal.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

Radio Control System

The Eraze Tx-R Prime (transmitter ready) comes with the

servos and a Tactic™ TR624 receiver installed, so all that is
required is a 3+channel transmitter with elevon mixing. The

Tactic TTX404 2.4GHz spread spectrum 4-channel radio

control system (TACJ2404) is included with the RTF (ready
to fl y) version of the Eraze, so this same radio system is ideal
for your Tx-R version, too.

❍ Tactic TTX404 2.4GHz 4-channel system (TACJ2404)

❍ (4) AA batteries will be required to operate the

recommended transmitter (FUGP7300).

TRANSMITTER CAUTIONS

● Do not use rechargeable (NiCd) batteries.

● Do not mix old and new batteries.

● Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or

rechargeable (NiCd) batteries.

BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS

❏ 1. Always remove the battery from your Eraze before
charging.

❏ 2. Allow the battery to cool after fl ight before recharging.

❏ 3. Do not leave a charging battery unattended! Unplug

the battery if it gets warm, even if the charge LED has not
gone out.

WARNING: Misuse or malfunction may overheat the battery
and charger, resulting in personal injury or damage to
surroundings.

If you already own a transmitter that you plan to use with the
Eraze, fi rst make sure it is in the compatibility list at www.

Tx-Ready.com/anylink-chart.html. If so, you can purchase

the AnyLink™ 2.4GHz Universal Radio Adapter to allow your
transmitter to communicate with the pre-installed Tactic receiver.

❍ Tactic AnyLink 2.4GHz Universal Radio Adapter

(TACJ2000) which includes the AnyLink Cable
Futaba® Square (TACM0001) and the AnyLink Cable
JR/Spektrum/Graupner (TACM0002)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT™ 2.4GHz Adapter Cable Futaba

Hitec® Round (TACM0003)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT 2.4GHz Adapter Cable Hitec

Aurora (TACM0004)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT 2.4GHz Cable Spektrum®

DX4e/5e/7s/8 (TACM0005)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT Cable Fut 12Z/14MZ/18MZ/4YF

2.4GHz (TACM0007)

❍ Tactic AnyLink SLT 2.4GHz Cable Spektrum®

DX4e/5e/7s/8 Deans® Micro (TACM0008)

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Battery and Charger

The Eraze comes complete with a motor battery and charger.
The Tx-R version requires a 600mAh 7.4V LiPo battery and

LiPo Charger. The Eraze was designed for the Electrifl y®
600 mAh 7.4V LiPo battery (GPMP0820). Other LiPo batteries
similar in size with the same voltage and capacity may also
work, but they may not fi t properly in the battery compartment
or have the same type of battery connector. In addition to a
battery, a LiPo battery charger is also required and there
are several that will work (depending on your budget and
requirements). A safe, economical charger is the ElectriFly
2S (2-cell/7.4V) LiPo Balancing Charger (GPMM3321). The
charger includes adapters to charge from a 110V wall outlet or
a 12V DC outlet from a car. The charger will take approximately

1-1/2 hours to fully charge the battery. Some pilots prefer to

have several batteries and charge them faster so they can
fl y more. For charging up to four batteries faster at the same
time, the Great Planes PolyCharge4™ DC-powered LiPo
charger (GPMM3015) is recommended. But unlike the Smart
Charger, the PolyCharge4 does not have an internal LiPo cell
balancer which is a critical component in making sure your
LiPo batteries charge effi ciently and evenly. So, for each LiPo
battery you wish to charge simultaneously, one Great Planes
Equinox™ LiPo Cell Balancer (GPMM3160) will also be required.
Finally, the PolyCharge4 does not have AC capability, so if
wall charging is a priority, a separate AC 12-Volt power source
must also be purchased separately. A suitable power supply
for the PolyCharge4 is the Great Planes 12V 12A DC power
supply (GPMP0901).

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE

ONLY use a LiPo approved charger. NEVER use a NiCd/NiMH
peak charger to charge a LiPo battery.

NEVER charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.

ONLY charge through the “charge” lead. NEVER charge

through the “discharge” lead.

NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C unless the battery
is rated for a higher charge rate.

ALWAYS set the charger’s output volts to match the battery

volts.

ALWAYS charge in a fi reproof location.

NEVER trickle charge.

NEVER allow the battery temperature to exceed 150°F (65° C).

NEVER disassemble or modify the pack wiring in any way or

puncture the cells.

NEVER discharge below 2.5V per cell.

NEVER place the battery or charger on combustible materials

or leave it unattended during charge or discharge.

ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

NEVER charge the battery in the plane.

ALWAYS remove the battery from the plane after a crash. Set

it aside in a safe location for at least 20 minutes. If the battery
is damaged in the crash it could catch fi re.

If the battery starts to swell, quickly move the battery to a safe
location, preferably outside. Place it in a bucket, covering the
battery with sand. Never use water to try and put out a LiPo fi re.

CHARGE THE BATTERY

The ElectriFly® LiPo Battery Charger is great for simple balance

charging of 2-cell lithium-polymer batteries for small electric
models. Use it only to charge batteries within a capacity range
of 150 to 750mAh.

Specifications

Input voltage: 11.7 V–15V DC
Battery types, # cells: 2 lithium-polymer cells

connected in Series
(7.4V LiPo)

Charge current: 450 mA maximum
Charge method: CC-CV (current drop-off

termination)

Battery capacity: 150 – 750 mAh
Status indicator: Two LEDs;

one green, one red
Input connectors: polarized DC power jack
for DC input

Output connectors: one 2S balance plug
Case size: 2.18” x 1.13” x 3.26”

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Weight: 2.1 oz. [59 g]

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28 x 82 mm]

Special Features

● A very economical, portable and simple way to
balance charge LiPo batteries

● Specifi cally designed for 2-cell 7.4V lithium-polymer
batteries only

● “Constant current/constant voltage” charge method

● Automatically starts charge upon connection of

battery to the balance plug

● 450mA maximum charge current requires no
adjustment

● Twin LEDs indicate charging status

Important Precautions

● Charge only lithium-polymer (LiPo) rechargeable
batteries that are 2S (2 cells in series) 7.4V nominal
voltage, from 150mAh to 750 mAh, which have a
balance connector.

● Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd, NiMH
or different types of Lithium-Ion batteries as they are
not compatible!

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