ParkZone PKZ5780 User Manual
Spitfire Mk IX
Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni
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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.
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 attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of 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.
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings
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.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control
so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
• 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.
Battery Warnings
The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge the 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 imme-
diately. 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
40–120º F. Do not store 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.
• NEVER USE A Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with
a compatible charger may cause 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 safe temperature range.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
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Thank you for purchasing the ParkZone® Spitfi re Mk IX. You are just minutes away from one of the most exciting RC warbird experiences available. The Supermarine Spitfi re is an icon of British grit and determination. Its fl uid lines are as much a work of art as the aerodynamics. ParkZone has brilliantly captured its power
and grace with this remarkably scale, brushless Mk IX replica. The Mk IX was developed by Supermarine in 1942 to counter the threat posed by the Focke Wulf
190. It also has the distinction of being the fi rst Allied warplane to shoot down an Me-262 jet.
Before you take your fi rst fl ight, however, you must thoroughly read this manual. Along with the assembly instructions, you’ll fi nd important setup tips, a pre-fl ight
checklist and a handy troubleshooting guide. It’s all here so your fi rst fl ight, and everyone after, is as rewarding as it can be.
Includes:
BIND PLUG
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Table of Contents
Battery Warnings .............................................................................. 2
Charging the Flight Battery ............................................................... 4
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ................................................................... 4
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ...................................................... 5
Installing Battery ............................................................................... 5
Before Flight ..................................................................................... 6
Installing a Receiver .......................................................................... 6
Battery Selection and Installation ...................................................... 6
Installing Wing .................................................................................. 6
Installing Horizontal Tail .................................................................... 7
Installing Cannons and Antenna ........................................................ 7
Installing Landing Gear ..................................................................... 7
Installing Optional Retractable Landing Gear ..................................... 8
Installing Clevises on Control Horns and Control Centering ................ 8
Factory Settings ................................................................................ 8
43.2 in (1100mm)
Bind-N-Fly
Aircraft
Installed
Installed
Installed
37.3 in (950mm)
41.1 oz (1170 g)
Installed
Included
Needed to
Complete
Center of Gravity (CG) ....................................................................... 8
Control Direction Test ........................................................................ 9
Dual Rates ...................................................................................... 10
Service of Power Components ........................................................ 10
Flying Tips and Repairs ................................................................... 11
First Flight Preparation .................................................................... 11
Maintenance After Flying ................................................................ 11
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........................................ 12
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................... 13
Limited Warranty ............................................................................ 14
Contact Information ........................................................................ 15
Compliance Information for the European Union .............................. 15
Parts Contacts ................................................................................ 55
Replacement Parts ......................................................................... 55
Optional Parts ................................................................................. 56
®
Plug-N-Play®
Aircraft
Installed
Installed
Installed
Needed to
Complete
Needed to
Complete
Needed to
Complete
15 size BL outrunner; 950Kv
EFL 30A Pro SB brushless ESC
(4) Servos
Recommended Receiver: Spektrum
®
or DSMX
Battery: 2200mA 3S 25C Li-Po
Battery Charger: 300mA-2.0A
2-3 cell Li-Po battery charger
Recommended Transmitter:
Full-Range 2.4GHz with Spektrum
DSM2™/DSMX® technology.
full range or park fl yer sport receiver
™
™
DSM2™
To register your product online, visit www.parkzone.com
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Charging the Flight Battery
Your Spitfi re Mk IX comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li-Po battery.
You should only charge your battery with the included charger. Never leave the
battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the
instructions properly could result in a fi re. When charging, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the fl ight battery while assembling
the aircraft. Install the fully charged battery to perform control tests and binding.
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
• Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs
• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp
• Simple single push-button operation
• LED charge status indicator
• LED cell balance indicator
• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status
• 12V accessory outlet input cord
Specifi cations
• Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp
• Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum
capacity of 300mAh
3S 11.1V 2200mAh 25C Li-Po Battery Pack (PKZ1029)
The ParkZone® 3S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows
you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included ParkZone
Li-Po balancing charger.
CAUTION: The balance connector must be inserted into the correct port
of your charger prior to charging.
The Battery Charging Process
1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or
punctured.
2. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).
3. When the Li-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready)
LED will fl ash.
4. Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the Battery (the Spitfi re Mk IX’s included 2200mAh Li-Po
battery will charge at 2.0 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.
5. Move the cell selector switch to 3-cell for your battery.
6. Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 3-cell (it has 4 pins) charger port.
7. The green and red LEDs may fl ash during the charging process when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.
8. When the battery is fully charged, there will be an audible beep for about 3 seconds and the green LED will shine continuously. Attempting to charge
an over-discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly fl ash and beep, indicating an error has occurred.
9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fi re.
CAUTION: Only use a charger specifi cally designed to charge a Li-Po
battery. Failure to do so could result in fi re causing injury or property
damage.
CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supplied to the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing.
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NOTICE: If using a battery other than the included Li-Po battery, refer to your
battery manufacturer’s instructions for charging.
When the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the
fl ight battery.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Fully charge your Li-Po battery before storing it. During
storage make sure battery charge does not go below 3V per cell.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a single specifi c transmitter. You
need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum DSM2/DSMX technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
Please visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of compatible transmitters.
BIND PLUG
When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel.
Binding Procedure Reference Table
1. Read transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control).
2. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.
3. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (fl ight controls: rudder, elevators and ailerons) or to low
positions (throttle, throttle trim).*
4. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
5. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC.
6. The receiver LED will begin to fl ash rapidly.
7. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch. Refer to your
transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch instructions.
8. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the light on the receiver will be solid and the ESC will
produce a series of sounds. The series of sounds is a long tone, then three short tones that
confi rm the LVC is set for the ESC.
9. Remove the bind plug from the bind port.
10. Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter using two-part
loops and clips).
11. The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until another
binding is done.
* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow binding instructions and refer
to transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
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Installing Battery
1. Carefully lift the back of battery hatch (A) and pull hatch pins from the holes
in the fuselage to remove hatch.
2. Install fl ight battery (B) all the way to the front of the battery compartment.
3. Connect battery connector to the ESC power connector.
4. Make sure the fl ight battery (B) is held tight using a hook and loop strap (C).
5. Install battery hatch on fuselage. Make sure the magnets on hatch and
fuselage touch.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft receiver
when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to
a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may be damaged, resulting
in loss of performance and potential fi re when batteries are charged.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from propeller. When armed, the
motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement.
Prevent damage to paint on the fuselage and hatch by
installing a small amount of included clear tape. Use
folded tape as a handle to lift the hatch from the fuselage.
A
B
C
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Before Flight
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• Lower throttle and
throttle trim to
lowest settings.
Power on
Transmitter
• Connect battery
to ESC.
Installing a Receiver
1. Remove the wing to install a receiver.
2. Install your park fl yer or full range receiver in the fuselage using hook and
loop tape or double-sided servo tape.
3. Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate channels of the receiver.
Battery Selection and Installation
1. We recommend the ParkZone 2200mAh 11.1V 25C Li-Po battery (PKZ1029).
2. If using another battery, the battery must be at least a 25C 2100mAh battery.
Installing Wing
Wait 5
seconds
4. Attach the aileron Y-harness to the aileron channel of the receiver.
5. Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of the receiver.
3. Your battery should be approximately the same capacity, dimensions and
weight as the ParkZone Li-Po battery to fi t in the fuselage without changing
the center of gravity.
Continuous LED
Series of tones
1. Where installed, remove battery hatch from
fuselage.
2. Turn aircraft over so the bottom of the fuselage
faces up.
3. Put the wing’s guide pins in the fuselage
plate holes.
4. Where used, put aileron and retractable landing
gear connectors in the hole in the fuselage.
Make sure connectors do not fall out of the
fuselage after wing is installed.
5. Align and attach wing to the fuselage using
two screws.
CAUTION: Do NOT crush or otherwise
damage wiring when attaching wing to fuselage.
6. Turn assembled fuselage and wing so the
bottom of the wing is down.
7. Connect servo connectors to the receiver or
Y-harnesses. There is no difference between two
connections on a Y-harness. Left and right servo
connectors do not have to be connected to
a particular side of a Y-harness.
8. Where needed, disassemble in reverse order.
NOTICE: Use of CA accelerant on your model can damage paint. DO NOT wipe accelerant from model, but let accelerant evaporate.
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3 X 25mm (2)
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