Skysprite instruction manual
4
FMA Direct
Charge and install the Airplane Battery
1. Turn on the Transmitter and check the three Status Lights
above the On/Off Switch.
Red
Green
Red Voltage Status
ON
ON
ON
9.0
Ready
ON
ON
off
7.5
Ready
ON
dim
off
6.5
Marginal (Airplane Battery
takes longer to charge)
ON
off
off
5.5
Don’t charge or fly
If the Transmitter status is “Ready,” turn the Transmitter
off, then go to step 2.
If the Transmitter status is “Marginal,” the transmitter bat-
teries may be able to charge the Airplane Battery, but
charging will take longer. After charging, check the Status
Lights again. If the status is still “Marginal,” you may be
able to make one more flight before you change the trans-
mitter batteries. Otherwise...
If the Transmitter status is “Don’t fly,” turn the Transmitter
off. Remove and discard the transmitter batteries. Install
fresh AA alkaline cells, then check the Status Lights again.
2. Plug the Airplane Battery into the Charge Socket next to the
Motor Trigger on the Transmitter. The plug is keyed and will
only go into the socket one way.
3. Press and hold the Charge button. Watch the blue Charge In-
dicator on the end of the Airplane Battery. Release the
Charge button when the Charge Indicator becomes pale blue
or white.
Blue: not charged
White: fully charged
CAUTION:
The Airplane Battery is now HOT!
4. Disconnect the Airplane Battery from the Transmitter.
5. Remove the Battery Cover from the bottom of the airplane.
6. Gently pull the Battery Connector a short distance out of the
Battery Compartment. If necessary, use the supplied Tool to
hook the wire so you can grasp it.
7. Plug the Airplane Battery into the Battery Connector. The
plug is keyed and will only go into the Battery Connector one
way.
CAUTION:
The airplane is now on, and the Propeller
can turn.
8. Push the connectors into the Compartment, then push the Bat-
tery into the Compartment with the cloth tab up.
9. Fold the cloth tab flat against the Battery. Replace the Battery
Cover and snap it into place.
Cloth tab
Charge Button
Charge Socket