HobbyZone duet Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni

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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.

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.

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

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• 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 the 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.

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Ultra Micro Duet Aircraft

Landing Gear Transmitter with

Built-in Charger

150 mAh 3.7V

Li-Po Battery

AA Alkaline

Batteries (4)

Included in the Box

To register your product online,
go to www.hobbyzonerc.com

Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)

Stand here

300 feet
(91 m)

Wind 0–5 mph

(0–8 km/h)

• Consult local laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to fl y your aircraft.

• Fly your aircraft outside in no greater than
light winds.

• For indoor fl ight, fl y the aircraft inside in a
large gymnasium

• Keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind.
Do not exceed the 300 foot (91 m) radio
range. If the connection is lost, the motors
will power off and the aircraft will descend.
Leave your transmitter powered on and move
closer to your aircraft to regain control.

• Always avoid fl ying near houses, trees, wires
and buildings.

• Always avoid fl ying in areas where there
are many people, such as busy parks,
schoolyards or soccer fi elds.

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1. Find a safe and open area.

2. Charge fl ight battery.

3. Install fl ight battery in aircraft.

4. Perform Control Direction Test.

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

6. Set a fl ight timer for 5 minutes.

7. Have fun!

Prefl ight Checklist

Flying Tips

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Remove the battery cover, install the four
included batteries (noting proper polarity) and
reinstall the battery cover.

Transmitter

Low Battery Alarm

When the battery voltage drops too low, an
alarm sounds and the LED fl ashes. The batteries
must be replaced immediately. If this happens
while fl ying, land your aircraft as soon and as
safely as possible.

Transmitter Batteries
Installation

Throttle

Power LED

Battery Door
Aircraft Battery Charging

Port and LED

Power
Switch

Down Trim

Steering

Up / Down
Left / Right

Right Trim

Up Trim

Left Trim

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The Duet transmitter has been designed to safely
charge the included 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 40–120° F. 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.

• 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 or
5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

Charging Warnings

Always charge the aircraft battery before fl ying.

CAUTION: Do not store the Li-Po battery in
the charger. Doing so could over-discharge the
Li-Po battery.

If the fl ight battery charging takes longer than
45 minutes AND the charge LED remains solid,
replace the transmitter batteries.

Charging the Flight Battery

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

READY

(Blinking 20 sec. intervals) .........

MAX CHARGE

(off) ...........................

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