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Receiver Selection and Installation
The Spektrum AR636 receiver is recommended for this airplane. If you choose
to install another receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range
(sport) receiver. Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and
operation instructions.
Installation
(AR636 shown)
1. Remove the canopy hatch from the fuselage.
2. Mount the receiver parallel to the length of the fuselage as shown. Use
double-sided servo tape.
CAUTION:
Incorrect installation of the receiver could cause a crash.
3. Attach the appropriate control surfaces to the their respective ports on the
receiver using the chart in the illustration.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding
1 = Throttle
2 = Left Aileron
3 = Elevator
4 = Rudder
5 = Gear
6 = Right Aileron
This product requires an approved Spektrum DSM2/DSMX compatible trans-
mitter. Visit www.bindnfl y.com for a complete list of approved transmitters.
IMPORTANT:
Before binding a transmitter, read the Transmitter Setup section
of this manual to ensure that your transmitter is properly programmed for this
aircraft.
Bind Plug Installation
BIND PLUG
Binding Procedure
I
MPORTANT:
The included AR636 receiver has been programmed for opera-
tion specifi cally for this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct
setup if the receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft.
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.
1.
Make sure the transmitter is powered off.
2.
Move the transmitter controls to neutral (fl ight controls: rudder, eleva-
tors and ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim).*
3.
Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
4. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC. The ESC will produce a series of
sounds. One long tone, then 6 short tones confi rm that the LVC is set
correctly for the ESC. The orange bind LED on the receiver will begin to
fl ash rapidly.
5.
Take 3 steps away from the aircraft /receiver and then power on the
transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch. Refer to
your transmitter’s manual for specifi c binding instructions.
Tip:
Do not to point the transmitter’s antenna directly at the receiver
while binding.
Tip:
Keep away from large metal objects while binding.
6.
The receiver is bound to the transmitter when the orange bind light on
the receiver stays orange. The ESC will also produce a series of three
ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the
throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.
7.
Remove the bind plug from the bind port.
Tip:
Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their
transmitter using two-part loops and clips).
Once bound the receiver and transmitters should retain their bind for future
fl ights, even when power is cycled on and off. However, if you notice that
bound has been lost just simply repeat the binding processs.
The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the
lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions
and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If
needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support offi ce.
*Failsafe
If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the failsafe will activate.
When activated, failsafe moves the throttle channel to its preset failsafe
position (low throttle) that was set during binding. All other channels hold
their last position.
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