ParkZone PKZU1480 User Manual
Ultra Micro Pole Cat
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
NOTICE
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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
super 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.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
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Thank you for purchasing the ParkZone® Ultra Micro Series Pole Cat. You’re just a battery charge
away from one of the most exciting Ultra Micro ying experiences available. This Pole Cat has
been specially designed to look like a full-scale Formula-1 air racer yet remain as forgiving as any
sport plane. Whether you’re banking and yanking at high speed around the pylons, or simply
shooting touch and go landings, the Pole Cat is a joy to y at any speed.
Before you take that rst ight though, please take some time to read through this manual. In
addition to instructions for binding it to your DSM2® or DSMX® transmitter, you’ll nd control
setup and charging tips, as well as a handy troubleshooting guide. It’s all here so you can get the
most from your Pole Cat– rst ight and every ight.
Table of Contents
Speci cations ............................................................. 3
Charging the Battery ............................................... 4
Charging Warnings ..................................................5
Low Voltage Cuto (LVC) .......................................5
Transmitter and Receiver Binding ......................6
Installing the Flight Battery
and Arming the ESC ...............................................6
Pre ight Checklist ....................................................7
Control Centering ....................................................7
Settings for Control Horns ....................................7
Control Rates ..............................................................8
Model Decals .............................................................8
Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) .........................8
Control Direction Test .............................................9
Propeller and Propeller Shaft Maintenance....10
Flying Tips and Repairs ........................................ 11
Post Flight Checklist ............................................. 11
Additional Safety Precautions
and Warnings .......................................................... 12
Removing and Installing Landing Gear ......... 12
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................13
Warranty and Repair Policy ................................ 14
Warranty and Service Information .................. 15
Compliance Information for
the European Union ............................................. 15
Parts Contact Information .................................. 58
Replacement Parts ................................................ 58
Optional Parts and Accessories ........................59
Speci cations
16.1 in (409 mm)
15.4 in (391 mm)
1.25 oz (35.3 g)
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SpektrumTM AR6410L Receiver/
Servos/Esc
Battery: 150mAh 3.7 25C Li-Po
Charger: 1S 3.7V Li-Po Battery
Charger
DSM2/DSMX 4-Channel Transmitter
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Charging the Battery
Your Pole Cat comes with a 1S 3.7V Li-Po
Battery Charger and a 1S Li-Po battery. You
should only charge your 1S Li-Po battery with
the included charger, or the E-fl ite® Celectra™
4-port Charger (EFLC1004). The ight battery
will be required to con rm proper aircraft
operation in future steps.
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. 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.
3. Slide the battery into the slot on the charger. The end cap of the battery is specifically designed
to allow the battery to fit into the slot 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.
4. Gently press the battery and its connector into the charge jack/connector located at the bottom
of the slot in the charger.
5. When you make the connection successfully, the LED on the charger turns solid red, indicating
charging has begun.
6. Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 150mAh battery takes approximately 30–40
minutes. As the battery nears full charge, the LED begins to blink.
7. When the battery is fully charged, the LED blinks approximately every 20 seconds or goes out
8. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fire.
Note: If the LED stays on when the battery is removed, the AA batteries in the charger
entirely.
are low.
CAUTION: Only use a charger speci cally designed to charge a Li-Po battery. Failure
to do so could result in a re, causing injury or property damage.
CAUTION: Only use an E-fl ite 6V power supply (EFLC1005) with this charger. DO NOT
use a 12V power supply or property damage and injury could occur.
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Charging Warnings
The Battery Charger (EFLC1000) included
with your aircraft has been 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 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 immediately. If
charging or discharging, discontinue and
disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or
discharge a battery that is ballooning or
swelling can result in 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
(5–49° C). 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
re.
• Always charge batteries away from
ammable materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging
and never charge dead or damaged
batteries.
• Always disconnect the battery after
charging, and let the charger cool between
charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature
of the battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES.
Failure to charge the battery with a
compatible charger may cause a 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
recommended levels.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the
charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot
or cold places (recommended between
40–120° F or (5–49° C) or place in direct
sunlight.
Low Voltage Cuto (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below
3V, it will not hold a charge. The Pole Cat ESC
protects the ight battery from over-discharge
using Low Voltage Cuto (LVC). Before the
battery charge decreases too much, LVC
removes power supply from the motor. Power
to the motor quickly decreases and increases,
showing some battery power is reserved for
ight control and safe landing.
When the motor power pulses, land the
aircraft immediately and recharge the
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 fall below 3V per cell.
For your rst ights, set your transmitter timer
or a stopwatch to 4 minutes. Adjust your
timer for longer or shorter ights once you
have own the model. Flights of 6 minutes or
more are achievable if using proper throttle
management.
NOTICE: Repeated ying to LVC will damage
the battery.
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Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID
(Globally Unique Identi er) code of a single speci c transmitter. You need to “bind”your chosen
SpektrumTM DSM® technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation.
For a list of compatible DSM2/DSMX transmitters, please visit www.bindn y.com.
CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must
reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for
binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions
on reversing the throttle channel.
Binding Procedure Reference Table
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1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver.
2. Make sure the ight battery is disconnected from the airplane.
3. Power o the transmitter.
4. Connect the ight battery to the aircraft. The receiver LED will begin to ash (typically after 5
seconds).
5. Make sure transmitter controls are neutral and that throttle and throttle trim are in low position.
6. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or
switch instructions.
7. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will become solid, indicating that the receiver is
bound to the transmitter.
Note: If the LED does not go to a solid light, refer to Troubleshooting Guide at back of manual.
Installing the Flight Battery
and Arming the ESC
Arming the ESC also occurs after binding
as previously described, but subsequent
connection of a ight battery requires the
following steps.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away
from propeller. When armed, the
motor will turn the propeller in response to
any throttle movement.
Lower throttle
and throttle
trim to lowest
settings.
Power on
the transmitter, then
wait 5 seconds
Connect the
ight battery
and attach to
the hook and
loop strip.
Series of
tones
Continuous
LED
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