Multiplex FUNCUB XL User Manual
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Safety Information for MULTIPLEX model aircraft
This model is NOT A TOY in the usual sense of the term.
By operating the model the owner af! rms that he is aware of the content of the operating instructions, especially those
sections which concern safety, maintenance, operating restrictions and faults, and is capable of ful! lling these requirements.
This model must not be operated by any child under fourteen years of age. If a person below this age operates the model
under the supervision of a competent adult who is acting as the child’s guardian within the legal sense of the term, this
individual is responsible for the implementation of the information in the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
THE MODEL AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES MUST BE KEPT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN UNDER THREE
YEARS OF AGE" MODELS CONTAIN SMALL DETACHABLE PARTS WHICH MAY BE SWALLOWED BY CHILDREN
UNDER THREE YEARS. CHOKING HAZARD"
All the warnings in the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS must be observed whenever the model is operated. Multiplex
Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability for loss or damage or any kind which occurs as a result of incorrect
operation or misuse of this product, including the accessories required for its operation. This includes direct, indirect,
deliberate and accidental loss and damage, and all forms of consequent damage.
Every safety note in these instructions must always be observed, as all the information contributes to the safe operation of your model. Use your model thoughtfully and cautiously, and it will give you and your spectators many hours of
pleasure without constituting a hazard. Failure to operate your model in a responsible manner may result in signi! cant
property damage and severe personal injury. You alone bear the responsibility for the implementation of the operating
instructions and the safety notes.
Approved usage
The model is approved exclusively for use within the modelling hobby. It is prohibited to use the model for any other
purpose than that stated. The operator of the model, and not the manufacturer, is responsible for damage or injury of
any kind resulting from non-approved use.
The model may only be operated in conjunction with those accessories which we expressly recommend. The recommended components have undergone thorough testing, are an accurate match to the model, and ensure that it functions
safely. If you use other components, or modify the model, you operate it at your own risk, and any claim under guarantee
is invalidated.
To minimise the risk when operating the model, please observe the following points:
l The model is guided using a radio control system. No radio control system is immune to radio interference, and
such interference may result in loss of control of the model for a period of time. To avoid collisions, you must
therefore ensure at all times that there is a wide margin of safety in all directions when operating your model. At
the slightest sign of radio interference you must cease operating your model"
l Never operate your model until you have successfully completed a thorough check of the working systems, and
carried out a range-check as stipulated in the instructions supplied with your transmitter.
l The model may only be # own in conditions of good visibility. You can avoid being temporarily blinded by not # ying
towards the sun, or in other dif! cult light conditions.
l A model must never be operated by a person who is under the in# uence of alcohol, drugs or medication which
have an adverse effect on visual acuity and reaction time.
l Only # y your model in conditions of wind and weather in which you are able to maintain full control of the model.
Even when the wind is light, bear in mind that turbulence can form at and around objects which may have an
effect on the model.
l Never # y in any location where you may endanger yourself of others, e.g. close to residential areas, overhead
cables, open roads and railway lines.
l Never # y towards people or animals. You may think that # ying low over other people’s heads is proof of your
piloting skill, but all it does is place others at unnecessary risk. It is in all our interests that you let other pilots
know that this is what you think. Always # y in such a way that you do not endanger yourself or others. Bear in
mind that even the best RC system in the world is subject to outside interference. No matter how many years of
accident-free # ying you have under your belt, you have no idea what will happen in the next minute.
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Residual risks
Even if the model is operated in the correct manner, and you observe all safety aspects, there is always a certain residual
risk.
For this reason it is mandatory to take out third-party liability insurance. If you join a club or fl ying association, insurance
is usually available or included in the annual fee. Make sure that your insurance cover is adequate (i.e. that it covers
powered model aircraft). Always keep your models and your radio control equipment in perfect order.
The following hazards may occur owing to the model’s construction and type:
l Injury caused by the propeller: you must keep well clear of the area around the propeller from the moment that
the battery is connected. Please bear in mind that objects in front of the propeller may be sucked into it, and
objects behind the propeller may be blown away by it. The model may start moving when the propeller starts
to turn. You must therefore position the model in such a way that it cannot move towards other persons if the
motor should unexpectedly start running. When you are carrying out adjustment work involving the running
motor
, you must ensure that the model is always held securely by an assistant.
l Crash caused by pilot error: this can happen even to the best of pilots, so it is essential to fl y exclusively in a
safe environment: an approved model fl
ying site and suitable insurance are basic essentials.
l Crash caused by technical failure or unnoticed damage in transit or in the workshop. A thorough check of the
model before every fl
ight is essential. However
, you should also take into account at all times that material
failures can and do occur
. Never fl y in a location where your model may damage or injure others.
l Keep within the stated operating limits. Excessively violent fl ying will weaken the airframe, and may result in
sudden material failure, or may cause the model to crash during a subsequent fl
ight due to “creeping” conse-
quent damage.
l Fire hazard caused by electronic failure or malfunction. Store batteries safely, and always observe safety
notes which apply to the airborne electronic components, the battery and the battery charger
. Protect all elec-
tronic equipment from damp. Ensure that the speed controller and battery are adequately cooled.
The instructions which accompany our products must not be reproduced and / or published, in full or in part, in
print or any electronic medium, without the express written approval of Multiplex Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG.
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Examine your kit carefully!
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TIPLEX model kits are subject to constant quality checks throughout the production process, and we sincerely
hope that you are completely satis! ed with the contents of your kit. However, we would ask you to check all the parts
before you start construction, as we cannot exchange components which you have already worked on. If you ! nd
any part is not acceptable for any reason, we will readily correct or exchange it. Just send the component to our Model
Department. Please be sure to include the purchase receipt and a brief description of the fault.
We are constantly working on improving our models, and for this reason we must reserve the right to change the kit
contents in terms of shape or dimensions of parts, technology, materials and ! ttings, without prior noti! cation. Please
understand that we cannot entertain claims against us if the kit contents do not agree in every respect with the instructions and the illustrations.
Caution!
Radio-controlled models, and especially model aircraft, are by no means playthings. Building and operating them
safely requires a certain level of technical competence and manual skill, together with discipline and a responsible attitude at the fl ying fi eld. Errors and carelessness in building and fl ying the model can result in serious
personal injury and damage to property. Since we, as manufacturers, have no control over the construction,
maintenance and operation of our products, we are obliged to take this opportunity to point out these hazards
and to emphasise your personal responsibility.
Warning:
Like every aeroplane, this model has static limits. Steep dives and senseless manoeuvres inappropriate to the type
may result in the loss of the aircraft. Please note: we will not replace the model in such cases. It is your responsibility to
approach the airframe’s limits gradually. It is designed for the power system recommended in these instructions, but is
only capable of withstanding the " ight loads if built exactly as described and if it is in an undamaged state.
Recommended equipment:
2x Li-BATT FX 3/1-3200 (M6) (KIT+RR)
Item number: # 157371
1x FunCub XL power set (KIT) Item number: # 332610
1x RX-7-DR light M-LINK 2.4 GHz receiver (KIT+RR) Item number: # 55810
6x HS 225 BB servo (KIT) Item number: # 112225
2x Servo extension lead, 600 mm (KIT) Item number: # 85032
4x Servo extension lead, 300 mm (KIT) Item number: # 85031
2x Servo extension lead, 150 mm (KIT) Item number: # 85019
1x Zacki ELAPOR 20 g (RR) Item number: # 852727
2x Zacki ELAPOR 20 g (KIT) Item number: # 852727
Optional equipment:
FunCub XL " oats set Item number: # 733098
Alfred parachutist Item number: # 852004
POWER-MULTIlight, 5 LEDs Item number: # 73030
RX-12-DR compact M-LINK 2.4 GHz receiver Item number: # 55821
HS-225 BB servo for aero-tow release Item number: # 112225
HS-225 BB servo for jettison bay Item number: # 112225
Royal SX transmitter Item number: # 3540 0/1/2/3
MULTIcharger LN-3008 EQU combo with AC/DC mains PSU, 230 V Item number: # 92545
Charge lead (M6) for MULTIcharger LN-3008 EQU Item number: # 92516
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Important note
This model is not made of Styrofoam™, and it is not possible to glue the material using white glue, polyurethane or
epoxy; these adhesives only produce super! cial joints, and simply break away under stress. Please be sure to use
medium-viscosity cyano-acrylate glue exclusively, preferably Zacki ELAPOR® # 59 2727, which is optimised specifi cally
for ELAPOR® particle foam. If you se Zacki ELAPOR® there is usually no need for cyano ‘kicker’ or activator. However,
if you wish to use a different adhesive which requires the use of activator, please note that these materials are injurious
to health, and should always be applied in the open air. Take care when handling all cyano-acrylate adhesives, as they
harden in seconds, so don’t get them on your fi ngers or other parts of the body. We strongly recommend the use of
goggles to protect your eyes. Keep the adhesive out of the reach of children! For certain joints it is also possible to use
hot-melt adhesive; the instructions indicate where this is the case.
Working with Zacki ELAPOR®
Zacki ELAPOR® has been developed specifi cally for glued joints in our models which consist of moulded ELAPOR®
foam parts.
Please observe the following points in order to obtain perfect joints:
• Avoid the use of activator. ‘Kicker’ signifi cantly weakens the joint. We advise leaving joined parts for 24 hours to obtain
maximum strength, particularly when the glued area is large.
• Activator should only be used for temporary, small-area joints (‘tacking’). Spray a little activator on one surface, and
allow it to air-dry for about thirty seconds.
• To obtain maximum joint strength you should lightly sand the surface with 320-grit abrasive paper before applying glue.
Bent parts - actually don’t exist. If you fi nd that a component has taken up a curve, perhaps after being transported, it is easy to straighten again. In this respect ELAPOR® behaves in a similar way to metal: bend the
component back slightly beyond the correct position, and the material will then spring back to its proper shape
when released, and maintain it. There are limits, however - don’t overdo it!
Bent parts - really do exist. If you wish to paint your model, apply MPX Primer # 60 2700 to the surfaces, wiping it on
very lightly as if you were cleaning the model. Paint must always be applied thinly and evenly, otherwise the component
will warp. Then you really will have bent parts, and they will also be heavy and perhaps even unusable. We have found
that matt-fi nish paints produce the best visual effect.
Technical information FunCub XL:
Wingspan: 1700 mm
Overall length: 1200 mm
All-up weight: 2850 g
Total surface area: 51 dm²
Wing loading: 56 g/dm²
Channels: 7-
10
RC Functions:
Rudder, elevator, ailerons, landing fl aps, throttle optional aero-tow release, optional load bay,
optional navigation lights and landing light
Flight time: ca. 6 min (6S ~3300Ah)
Note: please remove the pictures from the center of the instructions!
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