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As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a man-
ner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the 
product or the property of others.

•  Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid 

collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to 
interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause 
momentary loss of control.

•  Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, 

traffi c and people.

•  Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional 

support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).

•  Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the 

reach of children.

•   Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally designed and 

protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

•   Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious 

injury or even death.

•   Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
•  Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
•  Always use fully charged batteries.
•  Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.
•  Always remove batteries before disassembly.
•  Always keep moving parts clean.
•  Always keep parts dry.
•  Always let parts cool after use before touching.
•  Always remove batteries after use.
•  Always ensure failsafe is properly set before fl ying.
•  Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
•  Never touch moving parts.

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC.  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 superfi 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 oper-
ate 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 use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by 
Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warn-
ings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

14+

AGE RECOMMENDATION:

 

Not for children under 14 
years. This is not a toy. 

 WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS:

 If you ever need to replace your Spektrum receiver found 

in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to en-
sure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, 
but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with 
DSM or Spektrum.

CAUTION:

 All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. 

Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury, and/or 
property damage.

• 

NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED. 

• 

NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

•  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 im-

mediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing 
to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result 
in fi 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 (5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct sun-
light. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fi re.

•  Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials.
•  Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge dead or dam-

aged 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 BATTER-

IES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fi 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 charge batteries outside recommended levels.
•  Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
•  Never allow minors under the age of 14 to charge battery packs.
•  Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended be-

tween 40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

Charging Warnings

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Summary of Contents for Carbon-Z P2 Prometheus

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni Carbon Z P2 Prometheus...

Page 2: ...basic mechanical ability Failure to oper ate 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 chi...

Page 3: ...nstallation 13 Battery Installation and ESC Arming 14 Center of Gravity CG 15 AS3X Control Direction Test 15 In Flight Trimming 16 Flying Tips and Repairs 16 Post Flight Checklist 17 Troubleshooting G...

Page 4: ...ter 10 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft 11 Adjust ight controls and transmitter 12 Perform a radio system Range Test 13 Find a safe open area to y 14 Plan ight for ying eld co...

Page 5: ...raft on its nose holding the tail up so the thin CA cyanoacrylate adhesive will flow into the slots 4 Bend the hinges by turning the rudder left then carefully apply thin CA to each hinge in the right...

Page 6: ...ll of the rudder control horn G Ensure that the rudder is centered remove and adjust the ball link if necessary When needed disassemble in reverse order Horizontal Stabilizer Installation 1 Slide the...

Page 7: ...hat the elevator is centered remove and adjust the ball link if necessary When needed disassemble in reverse order Wing Installation Bottom Wing Placement 1 Remove the canopy hatch A from the fuselage...

Page 8: ...selage 6 Connect the right aileron servo wire into port 6 and the left aileron servo wire into port 2 as shown 7 Reinstall the canopy hatch When needed disassemble in reverse order Top Wing Placement...

Page 9: ...refully lift the wing tip of the top wing and slide the wing strut towards the fuselage Align the 2 tabs with the 2 recesses untill the strut rests into place 5 Secure the left and right wing struts i...

Page 10: ...er the lower aileron and adjust the lower ball link as needed so the top aileron is centered 3 Once both ailerons are centered secure the connecting rod to the lower aileron using the included screw a...

Page 11: ...g process until the spinner cone is fully snug to ensure an even placement IMPORTANT The propeller size numbers 15 x 5 5 must face out from the motor for correct propeller operation Ensure the nut hol...

Page 12: ...may choose to adjust the linkage positions for the desired control response See the table to the right After assembly and transmitter setup con rm that the control surfaces are centered If the contro...

Page 13: ...ght 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 ight battery to the ESC The ESC will produce a seri...

Page 14: ...ly hook and loop tape A to the bottom of your battery 3 Push down on the release button B and remove the battery hatch 4 Install the fully charged battery C all the way forward in the battery com part...

Page 15: ...throttle just above 25 and then lower the throttle to activate AS3X CAUTION Keep all body parts hair and loose clothing away from a moving propeller as these items could become entangled 2 Move the e...

Page 16: ...e again If landing on grass it is best to hold full up elevator after touchdown and when taxiing to prevent nosing over Once on the ground avoid sharp turns until the plane has slowed enough to preven...

Page 17: ...temperature etc Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage Loose aircraft controls Tighten or other...

Page 18: ...light battery transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Bind switch or button not held long enough during bind process Power off transmitter and repeat bind process Hold transmi...

Page 19: ...s or model demonstrations unless a The aircraft control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the speci c event b An inexperienced pilot...

Page 20: ...u in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please visit our website at www horizonhobby com submit a Product Support Inquiry or call the toll free telephone number ref...

Page 21: ...ning a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two c...

Page 22: ...25g MG Servo Servo 25g pignons m tal Servocomando 25g c ingran metallo SPMAR636 AR636 6 Channel AS3X Sport Receiver AR636 6 Kanal AS3X Sport Empf nger R cepteur AR636 6 voies avec AS3X Ricevitore spo...

Page 23: ...h permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan Prometheus P2 and associated logos and body designs are trademarks...

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