Horizon Hobby Maule M7 Instruction Manual

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SAFE® Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection

Maule M7

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Maule M7

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating 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 aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep 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.

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. 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: 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.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of 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, LLC. 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.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver

found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology.

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Safety Precautions and Warnings .................................................................... 2

Box Contents ..................................................................................................3

Speciﬁ cations ................................................................................................. 3

Table of Contents ............................................................................................ 3

SAFE

Select Technology ................................................................................ 4

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

Transmitter Setup .......................................................................................... 4

Model Assembly ............................................................................................. 5

Scale Accessories Optional ............................................................................. 7

Float Installation Optional ................................................................................ 7

Receiver Access .............................................................................................. 8

Battery Installation and ESC Arming ................................................................ 8

Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Switching ON and OFF SAFE Select .......... 9

SAFE

Select Switch Designation ................................................................. 10

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings ............................................................ 10

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

AS3X Control Direction Test .......................................................................... 11

In Flight Trimming ......................................................................................... 11

Flying Tips and Repairs ................................................................................. 12

PNP Receiver Selection and Installation ........................................................ 12

Post Flight..................................................................................................... 13

Motor Service ...............................................................................................13

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X .........................................................................13

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

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ...................................................... 15

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

Contact Information ...................................................................................... 16

FCC Information ............................................................................................ 17

IC Information ............................................................................................... 17

Compliance Information for the European Union ............................................ 17

Recommended Receivers ............................................................................. 18

Replacement Parts ........................................................................................ 64

Optional Parts ............................................................................................... 65

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Box Contents

Quick Start Information

Transmitter

Setup

Set up your transmitter using the

transmitter setup chart

Dual Rates

Hi Rate Low Rate

Ail

S30mm T25mm

S22mm T18mm

Ele 30mm 20mm

Rud 18mm 13mm

Flaps

Landing

T=40mm

Takeoff

T=30mm

Center of

Gravity (CG)

55 – 70mm back from leading edge of

wing at the fuselage.

Flight Timer

Setting

4 minutes

Table of ContentsSpeciﬁ cations

Motor: 15BL (EFL5367) Installed Installed

ESC: 40A ESC (EFLA1040W) Installed Installed

9 gram servo (SPMSA330) Installed Installed

Receiver: Spektrum™ AR636A

6-Channel Sport Receiver (SPMAR636A)

Installed

Required to

Complete

Recommended Battery: 11.1V

3S–4S 2200–3200mAh 30C Li-Po (EFLB22003S30, EFLB32003S30)

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

Recommended Battery Charger:

3-cell Li-Po battery balancing charger

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

Recommended Transmitter:

Full-Range 6 channel (or more)

2.4GHz with Spektrum DSM2

/DSMX® technology with

adjustable Dual Rates

Required to

Complete

Required to

Complete

59 in (1500mm)

43.3 in (1100mm)

66 oz (1871g)

557 sq/in (35.9 sq/dm)

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Preﬂ ight

Transmitter Setup

IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and

receiver to set the desired failsafe positions.

Dual Rates

At ﬁ rst ﬂ y with Low Rate.

NOTICE: To ensure AS3X

technology functions properly, do not lower rate values below 50%. If lower rates are desired, manually adjust the position of the pushrods on the servo arm.

NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.

Expo

After ﬁ rst ﬂ ights, you may adjust expo in your transmitter.

Computerized Transmitter Setup

Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO model (perform a model reset), then name the model.

Set Dual Rates to

HIGH 100%

LOW 70% Set Servo Travel to 100% Set Throttle Cut to -130%

DXe

Refer to spektrumrc.com for the appropriate download setup.

DX6i

1. Go to the SETUP LIST MENU

2. Set MODEL TYPE: ACRO

3. Go to ADJUST LIST MENU

4. Set FLAPS: Norm 100 Flap Elev 0 LAND 100 Flap Elev 10

DX7S DX8

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set WING TYPE: 1 AIL 1 FLAP

4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST

5. Set FLAP SYSTEM: Choose Flap NORM: -100% FLAP MID: 0% FLAP 4% Elevator LAND: 100% FLAP 10% Elevator SPEED 2.0S: SWITCH = FLAP

DX6e DX6 (Gen2) DX7 (Gen2) DX8 (Gen2) DX9 DX10t DX18 DX20 iX12

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Set AICRAFT TYPE: WING: 1 AIL 1 FLAP

4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST

5. Set FLAP SYSTEM: SELECT SWITCH D: POS 0: -100% FLAP POS 1: 0% FLAP 4% Elevator POS 2: 100% FLAP 10% Elevator SPEED 2.0

SAFE® Select Technology

The evolutionary SAFE® Select technology can offer an extra level of protection so you can perform the ﬁ rst ﬂ ight with conﬁ dence. No complex transmitter programming is required. Just follow the simple bind process to make the SAFE Select system active. When activated, bank and pitch limitations keep you from over-controlling and automatic self-leveling makes recovery from risky or confusing attitudes as simple as releasing the sticks. In fact, with the aileron, elevator and rudder sticks in the neutral position, SAFE Select will automatically keep the airplane in a straight and level attitude.

Expand the advantage of what SAFE

Select technology offers by assigning it to a switch. No transmitter programming is required and you’ll be able to turn the system ON and OFF with the ﬂ ip of a switch. For example, turn SAFE select

ON for takeoffs to counter the torque of the propeller. Turn it OFF in ﬂ ight for unrestricted aerobatic performance, and turn it back ON when a buddy wants to try out your cool aircraft. Turn SAFE Select ON for landings. As you drop the ﬂ aps, SAFE Select reduces your workload by compensating for pitch changes automatically, regardless of throttle position. It will help keep the correct pitch attitude and wings level during the ﬁ nal approach. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, SAFE Select can make your ﬂ ights a great experience.

When the normal bind process is followed, the SAFE Select system is disabled, leaving specially tuned AS3X

technology in place to deliver a pure,

unrestricted ﬂ ight experience.

1. Remove and inspect contents.

2. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.

3. Charge the ﬂ ight battery.

4. Setup Transmitter using transmitter setup chart.

5. Fully assemble the airplane.

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

7. Check the Center of Gravity (CG).

8. Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.

9. Make sure linkages move freely.

10. Test the ﬂ ap operation.

11. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.

12. Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.

13. Adjust ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.

14. Perform a radio system Range Test.

15. Find a safe open area to ﬂ y.

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

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Model Assembly

Tail Installation

1. Insert the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the horizontal stabilizer.

2. Install the tail assembly and insert the tail wheel wire into the rudder.

3. Secure the Tail assembly in place with two 3 x 16mm hex head screws (B)

from the top and one 3 x 16mm screw (C) from the bottom.

4. Flex the tail struts slightly and insert them into the pockets on the fuselage.

Screw them in place with 2 x 8mm screws (D).

5. Secure the tail wheel assembly in place with a 2 x 8mm phillips head screw (D).

6. Connect the clevises on the elevator and rudder pushrods to the control

horns on the outermost holes.

Landing Gear Installation

1. Insert the landing gear assembly into the front mounting location on the

bottom of the fuselage as shown.

2. Secure the landing gear into place with the four included 3 x 16mm (A)

screws and mounting straps.

3 x 16mm

Tapered hex head machine

3 x 16mm

Tapered hex head machine

2 x 8mm

Phillips head self tapping

3 x 16mm

Tapered hex head machine

Front

Wheeled landing gear slot

Front ﬂ oat strut slot

Rear ﬂ oat strut slot

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Model Assembly Continued

3 x 20mm

Tapered hex head machine

3 x 16mm

Tapered hex head machine

Wing Installation

1. Rotate the wing struts into position in preparation for mounting the wing.

2. Slide the wings onto the wing tube.

3. Connect the servo and light connections together from the wing to the

fuselage. Ensure the cables from the wing are plugged into the correct extension in the fuselage.

4. Secure the wing halves into position using the included 3 x 16mm hex head

screws (B).

5. Secure the struts into position with one 3 x 16mm hex head screw (B).

Disassemble in reverse order.

Propeller Installation

1. Install the spinner backplate, propeller, prop washer and spinner adapter.

2. Tighten the spinner adapter until the propeller is securely fastened.

3. Secure the spinner with a 3 x 20mm screw (A). Disassemble in reverse order.

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Control Surface Centering

After assembly and transmitter setup, conﬁ rm that the control surfaces are centered. If the control surfaces are not centered, mechanically center the control surfaces by adjusting the linkages.

If adjustment is required, turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn.

After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, then adjust the clevis to center the control surfaces.

• Turn the linkage clockwise or counterclockwise until the control surface is centered.

• Attach the linkage to the servo arm or control horn after adjustment.

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3 x 16mm

Tapered hex head machine

Scale Accessories Optional

Float Installation Optional

Install the non-functional scale antennas on the top of the wing. Insert the tab into the slot in the plastic ﬁ tting and slide it toward the tail to lock the antenna in place.

Float Assembly

The water rudder is mounted on the left ﬂ oat. When the two ﬂ oats are arranged correctly, the chine rails on the edges of the ﬂ oats from the step to the nose should be on the insides of the ﬂ oats.

1. Install the two cross members and the front and rear ﬂ oat struts between the left and right ﬂ oats as shown.

2. Secure the assembly together using eight 3mm set screws (A).

Float Installation

1. Insert the struts into the ﬂ oat slots on the bottom of the fuselage.

2. Secure the front and rear struts to the fuselage using the included brackets and eight 3 x 16mm screws screws (B).

3. Connect the ﬂ oat servo lead to the rudder extension in the fuselage. Secure the servo wire to the rear strut with tape or zip ties.

Disassemble in reverse order.

3mm

Set screw

Chine Rails

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