PARKZONE SLO-V Instruction Manual
ParkZone™products are distributed exclusively by
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
© 2004 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
www.parkzone.com
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PKZ1315
Charge-and-Fly™Park Flyer
FM Radio: 3 proportional channels
Battery: 7.2V 600mAh Ni-MH
Charger: DC peak detect
Wing Span: 46 in (1170mm)
Length: 36 in (930mm)
Weight: 15 oz (425 g)
Motor: 370 w/gearbox
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Instruction Manual
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Slo-V Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the ParkZone
™
Slo-V.™Your Slo-V has come with everything needed to
get you in the air –all in one box! You will only need to
attach the wing and tail, as well as charge the flight battery prior to taking flight.
We at ParkZone are committed to giving you the most
enjoyable flight experience you can have. In order to
have a safe and successful flight, we ask that you do
not fly until you have read these instructions thoroughly.
Your Slo-V comes with a fully proportional 3-channel
FM radio system with full control of throttle, steering,
and pitch. If you have not successfully flown one of
HobbyZone’s Zone 1 or 2 aircraft, or any other radio
controlled aircraft, we recommend that you seek the
help of an experienced radio control pilot during your
beginning flights.
Crash damage is not covered under the warranty!
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Charging the Aircraft Battery
Your ParkZone charger uses unique peak detection
circuitry that ensures an accurate charge every time and
protects your Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries from the dangers
of over-charging. During the charge cycle, it continuously
monitors the charge curve and automatically switches to
trickle charge when the peak is detected.
6V 300mAh Ni-MH .4 amps 40 minutes
4.8V—8.4V 600mAh Ni-MH
.8 amps 40 minutes
7.2V—8.4V 900mAh Ni-MH 1.2 amps 40 minutes
BATTERY CAPACITY
MAX. CHARGE RATE
CHARGE TIME
Note: Charge times are
estimates only for fully
discharged battery
pack. Actual charge
times may vary.
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DC Peak Detection Charger Features:
• Variable charge rate from 0.3–1.2 amps
• Trickle charge
• Uses automobile 12V power outlet
• Charges 4- to 7-cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH
battery packs
• LED charge indicator
Charging the Aircraft Battery:
1. Using the dial on the side of the charger, select
the charge rate .8 amps
Battery Capacity: 7.2V 600mAh Ni-MH
Typical Charge Time: 40 minutes
2. Connect the battery pack to the charger using the
included adapter.
3. Connect the charger to the 12V power outlet in
your automobile. The LED will continually blink
while the battery charges.
4. Charging is finished when the LED indicator
glows steadily. You should also notice at this time
that the battery is warm to the touch.
Note: Although both the stock 6-cell 600mAh Ni-MH
(PKZ1021) and the high performance 7-cell 600mAh
Ni-MH (PKZ1025) battery packs perform well for indoor
and outdoor flying, please consider the following: When
flying in a small- to medium-sized gymnasium, use the
6-cell stock-pack. It is lighter in weight and also allows
your Slo-V
™
to fly slower. When flying outdoors the
7-cell pack offers more power for better loops and other
maneuvers, as well as adds nose weight to help in
light winds.
Note: Do not leave the charger and battery unattended
during the charge process. While charging, place the
battery on a heat resistant surface and constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack. If the battery
becomes hot at any time during the charge process,
discontinue the charging immediately. Do not allow
children to charge battery packs without adult supervision.
Important: The Slo-V flight battery should be charged
shortly before flying. If you charge the battery 12 to
24 hours prior to flying, you should “re-peak” the
battery before you fly by repeating the charging steps.
Attaching Landing Gear
1. Locate the main landing gear and install it onto
fuselage where shown.
2. Install tail landing gear where shown. Your Slo-V
can now stand in order to attach the wing and tail.
Inspection of Contents
Carefully remove all contents, including the fuselage, tail, wing, radio, landing gear, and small parts bag.
Ensure no damage had been done to any of the contents. If you notice some damage that may have
occurred from shipping, immediately return it to the
place of purchase.
Transmitter
1. Insert 8 new “AA” batteries (supplied) into the
transmitter, observing proper polarity.
2. Turn switch on to ensure the batteries
have been installed correctly. Once this is confirmed, turn radio off.
Step 3
Motor Test
1. Make sure the throttle slider is in the
“off” position.
2. Attach charged battery to fuselage with included
rubber band.
3. Turn on transmitter.
4. Plug in the flight battery.
5. Your Slo-V has a built-in throttle-arming feature
which needs to “see” the throttle slider in the off
position before it will spin the propeller.
(CAUTION: Make sure that you, as well as loose
clothing and hair, are away from propeller at all
times!) Advance the throttle forward and the
propeller will spin. The throttle-arming feature
will need to be activated each time the battery is
plugged into the airplane.
6. When finished with the motor test, continue to
the next step.
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Step 7
Attaching and Adjusting the Wing
1. Open wing bag carefully. Locate the included
braces that will secure the wing’s correct dihedral. One brace will be applied to the leading
edge and one to the trailing edge of the wing.
2. Unfold wing to see what the fixed dihedral will
look like. Trial fit both braces without removing
the paper from the tape on the braces.
Note: The brace for the leading edge will wrap
around the top and bottom of the leading edge.
3. Once you are pleased with what the fit will be,
peel the paper off of the tape from the leading
edge dihedral brace and carefully attach it to
the wing. Next, do the same with the trailing
edge brace.
4. Locate the four strips (100mm x 40 mm) of
transparent tape that have been supplied to help
secure the braces to the wing. Secure these on
the outer edges of both braces on the leading
edge, starting at the top of the wing and wrapping around the leading edge to the bottom of
wing. Do the same for the brace on the trailing
edge of the wing.
5. Use the supplied white tape (305mm x 30mm)
to re-enforce the center of the wing section.
Simply start at the leading edge of the middle of
the wing and attach all the way until you have
come to the trailing edge of the wing.
6. Place wing on top of fuse, resting it on the two
braces on the fuselage. One brace will hold the
leading edge, one will hold the trailing edge. You
can move the trailing edge brace in small increments as needed to allow the rear of the wing to
rest properly on the brace prior to securing it.
7. Secure the wing by using 4 rubber bands. Stretch
one rubber band from trailing edge brace post to
leading edge post of one side. Do the same for
the other side. Continue with the other two rubber bands so that a total of two rubber bands
secure each side of the wing.
Note: Your Slo-V comes equipped with an exclusive
adjustable wing position to allow you to optimize
your flying, whether indoors or outdoors. If you are
flying indoors, you may want to slide the wing a
little further to the front, allowing your Slo-V
™
to fly
just a bit more tail-heavy and slower. When flying
outdoors, you may want to slide the wing slightly
back toward the tail, allowing the plane to be a little
nose-heavy, faster, and more stable and predictable
in light wind.
Adult Supervision Required
WARNING: Keep everything clear of the propeller and
hold the plane securely. A moving propeller can cause
severe injury.
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OFF
Step 5 Step 6
Attaching the Tail
1. Remove 2 thumb screws from plastic parts bag.
2. Locate the tail of Slo-V.
™
3. Making certain the black V-shaped bracket is on
the top of the tail, and the control horns are on
the bottom of the tail, rest it on the fuse where it
will be set. This will allow you to visually see
where the holes of the fuse and the holes of the
tail and bracket will match in order to secure the
tail with the thumb screws.
4. Enter thumb screws from the bottom and tighten
until tail is secured.
5. Taking notice that the pushrods cross each other,
open up the clevis on one side of the pushrod
and attach to tail at the bottom hole of control
horn. Snap clevis shut and secure after this is
done. Repeat for other side.
6. You may have to trim the tail prior to flight.
Wing Bracket
(front)
Wing Brace
Top of Wing
Transparent Tape
White Tape
Wing Brace
Rubber Band Posts
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