MegaTech X-EC Diversion Instruction Manual

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Congratulations! You have just purchased a radio controlled micro
model airplane that incorporates some of the most technically advanced
electronics available. Your new Megatech® X-EC DiversionTM is packed
with on-board microprocessor-controlled thrust-vectoring, an advanced
self-righting elliptical wing and a pre-programmed failsafe landing
mode. All of this technology combines to make the X-EC Diversion
incredibly stable and one of the easiest R/C airplanes in the world to
fl y. Even if this is your fi rst R/C airplane, successful fl ights with the X­EC Diversion are virtually guaranteed. You must, however, follow the
instructions.

Please read this entire fl ight manual carefully before you attempt
to build or fl y your X-EC Diversion.

If you experience any problems, DO NOT take your X-EC Diversion
back to the store! Call one of our MegaTechnicians at:
1-888-MEGA-911 or send an e-mail to: [e-mail]

10:00am-5:00pm EST, Monday through Friday (except holidays)

Technical assistance is also available on-line at www.megatech.com
or by e-mail to [e-mail]

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Acquainted with your X-EC Diversion...............................................3

Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................4

The Radio Transmitter .....................................................................................5

Attaching the Landing Gear ................................................................................6

The Flight Pack Battery ....................................................................................7

Preparing For Your First Flight ...........................................................................8

Flying Your X-EC Diversion .............................................................................9

Landing Your X-EC Diversion ........................................................................10

Ordering Spare Parts ......................................................................................11

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................12

Helpful Hints ...................................................................................................13

Crash Warranty ..............................................................................................13

Limited Warranty.............................................................................................14

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Table of Contents

Important! Before you begin, please read the warnings
listed on the following page. Failure to comply with the
following recommendations could lead to bodily harm or injury.
The Megatech X-EC Diversion is not intended for those under 12
years of age without proper adult supervision.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Before going any further, please check that your X-EC package
contains all of the following items, using the picture below as a guide:

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Package Contents

Getting Acquainted with Your X-EC

A. X-EC Diversion Aircraft H. Display Stand
B. Radio Transmitter/Charger Unit I. Rear Landing Gear
C. Rechargeable Battery Pack
D. Landing Gear
E. Hook and Compartment Tool - “Dual-Tool”
F. Transmitter Frequency Flag/Wind Gauge
G. Spare Propellers

If any of these items are missing from your package, please contact
Megatech.

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Safety Warnings

Safety Warnings

Please read before operating your X-EC Diversion.

General

• You alone are responsible for operating your aircraft in a safe
manner. When fl ying, you are responsible for your own safety
and the safety of others around you. Follow these basic safety

guidelines at all times.

• When operating/fl ying always be aware of spinning propellers. Be
careful not to let them come close to your person, others and/or loose
clothing.

• Fly in wide-open areas free from obstructions such as trees or
telephone poles and wires.

• Do not fl y your airplane if other models are being operated in the
area on the same frequency (49 MHz or 27 MHz).

• Do not attempt to disassemble any of the airplane’s components or
allow them to get wet. Electrical damage may occur.

• Never fl y your airplane from roadways or after dark.

• Keep spectators behind you when fl ying.

• Before fl ying, make sure you perform a range check to be sure you
can maintain control at least 25-feet from transmitter to model with

the transmitter antenna collapsed.

• Since your airplane is controlled by a radio link it is very important to
always use fresh alkaline batteries in the transmitter. We recommend
Megatech’s Golden Power series, designed for R/C products.

• Never use solvents or liquid cleaners to clean this aircraft. Doing so may
damage the foam. Only use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning.

Batteries

• Always turn on the
radio before
installing the fl ight
pack battery.
Installing the fl ight
pack battery before
turning on the
transmitter turns
on the airplane’s fail­ safe system and there
is no control of the
plane.

Flight Pack

Battery

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Radio Transmitter

• Never leave the fl ight pack battery unattended while charging.
Constant monitoring is required while charging the fl ight pack
battery. Only charge the fl ight pack battery until its indicator turns
from yellow to orange. It will become warm, but don’t let it get too
hot. Approximately 2-4 minutes with fresh transmitter batteries is
usually enough.

• To prevent fl ight pack battery from overheating, allow it to cool
completely after each fl ight before recharging. The battery indicator
will turn yellow when it has cooled enough to recharge.

• The fl ight pack battery should never be left in the model while it is
not in use.

Radio

• Safe radio operation tip: The transmitter should always be the fi rst
thing turned on and the last thing turned off.

• The transmitter’s antenna must be fully extended for optimum radio
link during fl ight. Never fl y with the antenna down.

• Do not trim the airplane’s antenna. It is cut to a specifi c frequency
length and to do so would drastically affect radio range.

• Never disassemble any of the radio components or expose them to
moisture.

Radio Transmitter

Antenna: Emits signal from the
transmitter to the airplane’s on-board receiver.

LED display: Glows when transmitter is on
and also shows battery condition. (All three will
glow when the batteries are at full
capacity): Green—full capacity
Yellow—half capacity
Red—low capacity (time to replace
transmitter’s “AA” batteries)

Left/Right Turn Control Stick (CH 1): Used
to steer the airplane. Pushing the stick right
or left causes the airplane to turn right or left.
(When fl ying in Mode II, this stick will also
activate motors.)

Flight Mode Switch: When the

switch is down, it is in Mode I. This
means that only the Climb Button
will turn on the twin motors. When it
is in Mode II (switch up), the twin
motors can be turned on with either
the Climb Button or by pressing
forward on the Control Stick.