ParkZone PKZU1080 User Manual

Created 01/10 PKZU1080 17788

BNF Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specifications .................................... 3

Sukhoi SU-26XP BNF Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Precautions and Warnings ...................... 4

Battery Warnings and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

First Flight Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery Charging .................................. 7

Installing the Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Installing the Flight Battery in the Airplane ................ 8

Transmitter Specific Binding Instructions ................. 9

Additional Binding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control Centering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Control Throws, Expo, and CG ....................... 12

Receiver Control Unit Description,

Arming and Motor Control Test ....................... 13

Flying Checklist .................................. 15

Choosing a Flying Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Flying the Sukhoi SU-26XP ........................15

Replacing the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Replacing the Prop Shaft ...........................16

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Option Parts ....................................18

Troubleshooting Guide ............................. 19

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Compliance Information for the European Union. . . . . . . . . . . 23

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your ParkZone® Ultra Micro
Series Sukhoi SU-26XP. Please take time to read this manual
before you take your first flight. In it you will find battery-saving
charging tips, recommended control setups, detailed binding
instructions and more.

Specications

Wingspan ............15.75 in (400mm)

Length ..............14.25 in (362mm)

Weight (with battery) ....1.2 oz (35 g)

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150mAh 3.7V 14C Li-Po

Charger ............. 1S 3.7V DC Lithium Polymer Battery

Charger (included)

Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . 4+ channel 2.4GHz with Spektrum™

DSM2™ technology (required)

On-Board Electronics . . . Spektrum AR6400L Ultra Micro Receiver

and 1.5 g Linear Servo (SPMAS2000)

Sukhoi SU-26XP BNF Contents

Sukhoi SU-26• XP airframe

Landing Gear•

150mAh 3.7V 14C Li-Po battery•

4x AA batteries (for charger)•

1S 3.7V DC Li-Po battery charger, 0.3A charge rate•

A DSM2 compatible aircraft transmitter is required to complete
your Sukhoi SU-26XP.

Product Registration

Register your product online at www.parkzone.com/register.

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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. We
also highly encourage you to seek the help of another experienced
pilot if you have little to no RC experience.

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: 14 years or over. This is not a toy.
This product is not intended for use by children without
direct adult supervision.

Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.•

Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, •
traffic or people.

Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or •
damage can occur.

Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for •
any reason.

Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any •
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.) you use.

Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of •
the reach of children.

Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure •
to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for
this purpose.

Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as •
it could cause serious injury or even death.

Battery Warnings and Guidelines

The 1S 3.7V DC Lithium Polymer Battery Charger
(PKZ3240) included with the Sukhoi SU-26XP has been
specifically designed to safely charge the included 150mAh

3.7V 14C Li-Po battery. You may also use the E-flite®
Celectra™ 4-Port Charger (EFLC1004). You must read the
following safety instructions and warnings before handling,
charging or using the Li-Po battery.

CAUTION: Li-Po batteries are significantly more
volatile than the alkaline, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries used
in RC applications. All instructions and warnings must
be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries
can result in a fire, 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 you do
not agree with these conditions, return your complete
Sukhoi SU-26XP model in new, unused condition to the place of
purchase immediately.

You must charge the included Li-Po battery in a safe area away •
from flammable materials.

Never charge the battery unattended. When charging the •
battery you should always remain in constant observation to
monitor the charging process and react to potential problems
that may occur.

After flight, the battery must be cooled to ambient temperature •
before charging.

DO NOT USE A Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to •
charge the battery with a compatible charger may
cause fire resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.

If at any time during the charge process the battery begins •
to balloon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging
immediately. Quickly and safely disconnect the battery, then
place it in a safe area away from flammable materials to
observe it for at least 15 minutes. Continuing to charge or
discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can
result in a fire.

A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount •
must be removed from use immediately.

Store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for •
best results.

When transporting or temporarily storing the battery the •
temperature range should be from 40–120º F. Do not store
battery or model in a car or direct sunlight whenever possible.
If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even
catch fire.

Do not over-discharge the Li-Po flight battery. Discharging the •
battery too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in
reduced power, duration or failure of the battery. (See below
for details).

Li-Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each underload.
In the case of the Li-Po battery used for the Sukhoi SU-26XP, you
will not want to allow the battery to fall below 3V during flight.

The Sukhoi SU-26XP receiver unit features a soft low voltage cutoff
(LVC) that occurs when the battery reaches 3V under load. When
the soft cutoff occurs, the ESCs of the receiver unit reduce power
to the motor (regardless of the power level set with the throttle

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stick) in order to prevent the voltage of the battery from dropping
below 3V. This power reduction usually requires you to land the
model immediately, at which point you should power down the
model and unplug the flight battery. While it is possible to power
the model up and to fly again after the soft LVC occurs, this is NOT
recommended as this will over-discharge the battery. Continued

discharging to the soft LVC will cause permanent damage to
the Li-Po battery resulting in lost power and duration during
subsequent flights, or failure of the battery entirely.

Continued attempts to further discharge the battery may also
result in loss of control while the motor is running, as the voltage
may drop below the minimum operating voltage of the receiver and
the other electronics.

Also, you should not fly to the soft LVC every time you fly. Instead,
you should be aware of the power level of the battery/airplane
throughout the flight, and if at any time the airplane begins to
require more throttle than typical to maintain flight, you should land
the airplane immediately. Routinely discharging the battery to the
soft LVC can still cause permanent damage to the battery.

Note: Battery performance can suffer greatly in cooler

temperatures. It is recommended the batteries
are warm before flight.

First Flight Preparation

Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for
the content included in this manual. Although it can be used as a
quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual
completely before proceeding.

Remove and inspect contents. ❏

Install landing gear into the plastic landing gear mount on ❏

bottom of the fuselage.

Install 4 AA batteries into the battery charger. ❏

Begin charging the flight battery. ❏

Bind the receiver to your chosen Spektrum ❏

equipped transmitter.

Test the controls. ❏

Familiarize yourself with the controls. ❏

Confirm or setup control throws. ❏

Find a suitable area for flying. ❏

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or JR® DSM2

Battery Charging

See the Battery Warning and Guidelines section and familiarize
yourself thoroughly with it before continuing. Follow these steps to
charge the Li-Po battery with the included charger.

Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four of
the included AA batteries, noting proper polarity. Replace the cover
after the AA batteries are installed.

Slide the battery into the slot on the charger. The end cap of
the battery is specifically designed to allow the battery
to be slid into the slot easily one way (usually with the label on
the battery facing outward) to prevent reverse polarity
connection. However, check for proper alignment and polarity
before proceeding to the next step.

Gently press the battery and its connector into the charge jack/
connector located at the bottom of the slot in the charger.

Note: The hook and loop on the battery will cause it to be tight

in the battery slot of the charger.

When you make the connection successfully, the LED light on the
charger turns solid red, indicating charging has begun.

Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 150mAh
battery takes approximately 30–40 minutes. As the battery nears
full charge, the LED light begins to blink. When the battery is fully
charged, the LED light blinks approximately every 20 seconds or
goes out entirely.

Note: The Li-Po battery included with your Sukhoi SU-26XP

arrives partially charged, so the initial charge may only
take 15–20 minutes.

Note: You can expect to charge the Li-Po flight battery

approximately 10–15 times before needing to replace
the AA batteries in the charger. Replacing the included
batteries with alkaline batteries results in more charge
cycles than with the included batteries.

Note: If the LED remains on for longer than 40 minutes while

charging and/or 5 seconds after removing the Li-Po
flight battery, replace the AA batteries in the charger.