PPS Installation and Operating Manual
Rev. C.2 (January 19, 2018)
Important Notice
This manual contains important information that may affect the safety of your aircraft. Do
not fly the aircraft until you fully understand the installation and operating instructions,
and all of the pre-flight checks have been successfully completed.
Read the Limited Warranty (document number AD263 Limited Warranty Vertical Power Product
Line) available at www.verticalpower.com. There is information in the Limited Warranty that
may alter your decision to install this product.
If you do not accept the terms of the Limited
Warranty, do not install this product.
The product may be returned for a refund if you do not
accept the terms of the Limited Warranty.
Ballard Technology, Inc. is not liable or responsible for a pilot’s action or any situation that
results in personal injury, property damage, missed commitments, lack of use of an aircraft
or any expenses incurred due to: product failure, inaccuracy in displayed data or text files,
display or display format issues, software bugs or problems, upgrade or customization
issues, misinterpretation of the display, warning and/or limit settings, calibration problems,
installation issues (leaks, mis-wiring, obstructions, damage to aircraft or components, incorrect
installation of any parts, wrong parts, parts that don’t fit, etc.) or any other issues related to the
installation or operation of this product. All of the above are solely the pilot’s and/or installer’s
responsibility.
The pilot must understand the operation of this product before flying the aircraft.
The pilot
will not allow anyone to operate the aircraft that does not know the operation of this product.
The pilot will keep the PPS Operating Instructions in the aircraft at all times. The ability for this
product to correctly control electronic components and detect a problem is directly related to the
pilot’s ability to properly install the system, and the pilot’s interpretation and observation skills.
By installing this product, the aircraft owner/pilot and installer agree to hold Ballard
Technology, Inc. harmless and in no way responsible for monetary compensation, including
punitive damages for any incident, harm and/or damage associated with this product (including
but not limited to the ones listed above). If you do not agree to the above,
DO NOT INSTALL
THIS PRODUCT.
The pilot, aircraft owner and/or installer may want to obtain an appropriate
insurance policy before installing this product. If you do not have the skills, knowledge, tools,
equipment or facility, to perform and determine the installation of this product is safe, reliable
and accurate and to determine this product is operating properly after installation,
DO NOT
INSTALL THIS PRODUCT
. If the aircraft owner/pilot and/or installer are unwilling to take
the responsibility for the installation and operation of this product,
DO NOT INSTALL THIS
PRODUCT
. This product may be returned for a refund by contacting Ballard Technology, Inc.
It is possible for any system to fail thereby disabling electronic components or displaying
inaccurate high, low or jumpy readings. Therefore, you must be able to recognize a system
failure and you must be proficient in operating your aircraft safely in spite of a system failure.
IT IS THE BUILDER AND/OR PILOT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE THE
APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF BACKUP AND REDUNDANT SYSTEMS NEEDED FOR
SAFE OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT.
If you do not have this knowledge or skill, contact
the FAA, a certified aircraft mechanic, or a local flight instructor for training prior to building or
flying the aircraft with this system.
Before flying the aircraft verify the instrument markings displayed on the system are accurate
with your POH for every function displayed. Verify that each electrical device is configured
correctly and behaves appropriately. All data must be verified by the pilot before it is used.
Before starting the installation, make sure that your planned installation will not interfere
with the proper operation of any controls. The installer should use current aircraft standards
and practices to install this product. Refer to AC 43.13-2A, Acceptable Methods, Techniques,
and Practices - Aircraft Alterations and AC 43.13-1B, Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and
Practices—Aircraft Inspection and Repair.
The PPS is an experimental system limited to use in experimental aircraft or Light Sport
Aircraft. PPS products are not approved for use in aircraft with FAA or foreign type certificates.
Limited Warranty
For Warranty information, please refer to document number AD263 Limited Warranty Vertical
Power Product Line available at www.verticalpower.com/documents
.
Copyright Notice
Copyright ©2018 by Ballard Technology, Inc. Ballard Technology’s permission to copy and
distribute this manual is for the purchaser’s private use only and is conditioned upon purchaser’s
use and application with the hardware that was shipped with this manual. No commercial resale
or outside distribution rights are allowed by this notice. This material remains the property of
Ballard Technology. All other rights reserved by Ballard Technology, Inc.
Trademarks
Vertical Power is a registered trademark of Ballard Technology, Inc. All other product names or
trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Astronics Ballard Technology
11400 Airport Road
Everett, WA 98204
Phone: 425.328.1658
Fax: 425.339.0915
Email: [email protected]
