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Maule M7

Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

 

Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the 

product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and 

workmanship at the date of purchase.

What is Not Covered

 

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) 

damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial 

use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) 

modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by 

anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not 

purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant 

with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable 

laws, rules, or regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER 

WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL 

IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED 

WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS 

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY 

ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE 

REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. 

Purchaser’s Remedy

 

Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be 

that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product 

determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect 

any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement 

decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required 

for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS 

WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. 

Limitation of Liability

 

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL 

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR 

COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM 

IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY 

OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED 

OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the 

liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which 

liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, 

modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any 

resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user 

accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared 

to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is 

advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the 

place of purchase.

Law

 

These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law 

principals). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also 

have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to 

change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services

 

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty 

support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been 

started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will 

enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you 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 referenced in the Warranty and Service 

Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative. 

Inspection or Services

If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the 

country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service 

Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a 

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely 

using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, 

but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional 

protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or 

damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives 

and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://

www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service-center. If you 

do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain 

a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. 

When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, 

street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached 

during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include 

your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the 

problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty 

consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly 

written on the outside of the shipping carton. 

NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with 

a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support 

office.

Warranty Requirements 

 

For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt 

verifying the proof-of-purchase date.

 Provided warranty conditions have 

been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or 

replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Service
Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be 

completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate 

of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase 

cost

. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the 

service without notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You 

must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty 

service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you 

will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s 

checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. 

By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s 

Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/

content/_service-center_render-service-center. 

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the 

country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will 

not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging 

return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the 

sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-

compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after which 

it will be discarded.

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Contact Information

Country of Purchase

Horizon Hobby

Phone Number/Email Address

Address

United States of America

Horizon Service Center

(Repairs and Repair Requests) 

servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ 

RequestForm/

2904 Research Rd 

Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA

Horizon Product Support

(Product Technical Assistance)

[email protected]

877-504-0233

Sales

[email protected]

800-338-4639

European Union

Horizon Technischer Service

[email protected]

Hanskampring 9 

D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany

Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH

+49 (0) 4121 2655 100

Summary of Contents for E-flite Maule M7

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE Select Technology Optional Flight Envelope Protection Maule M7 ...

Page 2: ...uct literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious in...

Page 3: ...Ail p30mm q25mm p22mm q18mm Ele 30mm 20mm Rud 18mm 13mm Flaps Landing q 40mm Takeoff q 30mm Center of Gravity CG 55 70mm back from leading edge of wing at the fuselage Flight Timer Setting 4 minutes Table of Contents Specifications Motor 15BL EFL5367 Installed Installed ESC 40A ESC EFLA1040W Installed Installed Servos 9 gram servo SPMSA330 Installed Installed Receiver Spektrum AR631 SAFE and AS3X ...

Page 4: ...lly charged 7 Check the Center of Gravity CG 8 Bind the aircraft to your transmitter 9 Make sure linkages move freely 10 Test the flap operation 11 Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter 12 Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft 13 Adjust flight controls and transmitter 14 Perform a radio system Range Test 15 Find a safe open area to fly 16 Plan flight for flyin...

Page 5: ...cure the tail wheel assembly in place with a 2 x 8mm phillips head screw D 6 Connect the clevises on the elevator and rudder pushrods to the control horns on the outermost holes B C D Landing Gear Installation 1 Insert the landing gear assembly into the front mounting location on the bottom of the fuselage as shown 2 Secure the landing gear into place with the four included 3 x 16mm A screws and m...

Page 6: ... propeller prop washer and spinner adapter 2 Tighten the spinner adapter until the propeller is securely fastened 3 Secure the spinner with a 3 x 20mm screw A Disassemble in reverse order 6 Maule M7 Control Surface Centering After assembly and transmitter setup confirm that the control surfaces are centered If the control surfaces are not centered mechanically center the control surfaces by adjust...

Page 7: ...e step to the nose should be on the insides of the floats 1 Install the two cross members and the front and rear float struts between the left and right floats as shown 2 Secure the assembly together using eight 3mm set screws A Float Installation 1 Insert the struts into the float slots on the bottom of the fuselage 2 Secure the front and rear struts to the fuselage using the included brackets an...

Page 8: ... and loop tape B to the bottom of the battery and the hook side to the battery tray 4 Install the fully charged battery C in toward the front of the battery compartment as shown Secure using the hook and loop strap D 5 Connect the battery to the ESC the ESC is now armed 6 Keep the aircraft immobile away from wind upright and on a flat surface until the system initializes The ESC will produce a ser...

Page 9: ...FF The throttle will not arm if the transmitter s throttle control is not put at the lowest position If problems are encountered follow the binding instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Binding Procedure Switching ON SAFE Select IMPORTANT The included AR631 receiver has been programmed...

Page 10: ...ansmitter Once assigned to a switch SAFE select ON gives you the flexibility to choose SAFE technology or AS3X mode while in flight If the aircraft is bound with SAFE select OFF the aircraft will be in AS3X mode exclusively IMPORTANT Before assigning your desired switch ensure that the travel for that channel is set at 100 in both directions and the aileron elevator rudder and throttle are all on ...

Page 11: ...es do not respond as shown do not fly the aircraft Refer to the receiver manual for more information Once the AS3X system is active control surfaces may move rapidly This is normal AS3X remains active until the battery is disconnected Aircraft movement AS3X Reaction E l e v a t o r A i l e r o n R u d d e r During the first flight trim the aircraft for level flight at 3 4 throttle with flaps up Ma...

Page 12: ... Thanks to the foam material in this aircraft repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive hot glue regular CA epoxy etc When parts are not repairable see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number For a listing of all replacement and optional parts refer to the list at the end of this manual NOTICE Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint DO NOT handle th...

Page 13: ...7 Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results planning for future flights The Spektrum AR631 receiver is recommended for this airplane If you choose to install another receiver ensure that it is at least a 6 channel full range receiver Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions Installation AR631 shown 1 Remove the hatch from the bottom of the ...

Page 14: ...ime or aircraft underpowered Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity too low for flight conditions Replace battery or use a lar...

Page 15: ...on All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and related AMA guidelines any additional rules specific to the flying site as well as all applicable laws and regulations As an AMA member I agree I will not fly a model aircraft in a careless or reckless manner I will not interfere with and will yield the right of way to all human carrying aircraft using AMA s See and Avo...

Page 16: ...to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please n...

Page 17: ...e equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Horizon Hobby LLC 2904 Research Rd Champaign IL 61822 Email compliance horizonhobby com Web HorizonHobby com CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B IC 6157A SPMSR6200A This device contains license exempt transmitter s receivers s that comply with Innovation...

Page 18: ... sport 6 canaux AR631 AR631 ricevitore sportivo a 6 canali AS3X AS3X and Telemetry Equipped Receivers AS3X und Telemetrieempfänger Récepteurs avec AS3X et télémétrie Riceventi con AS3X e telemetria SPMAR7350 AR7350 7 Channel AS3X Receiver with Integrated Telemetry AR7350 7 Kanal Empfänger Récepteur 7 canaux AR7350 Ricevente AR7350 7 canali SPMAR9350 AR9350 7 Channel AS3X Receiver with Integrated T...

Page 19: ...de fils d engrenage flotteur 1 5m Maule Set di cavi dell ingranaggio galleggiante 1 5 m Maule EFL5362 Float Set 1 5m Maule Schwimmerset 1 5 m Maule Ensemble de flotteurs 1 5m Maule Set galleggiante 1 5 m Maule EFL5363 Wheel Set 1 5m Maule Radsatz 1 5 m Maule Jeu de roues 1 5m Maule Set ruote 1 5 m Maule EFL5364 Pushrod Set 1 5m Maule Stoßstangenset 1 5 m Maule Jeu de poussoirs 1 5m Maule Set di as...

Page 20: ...50W AC DC SPMA3081 AS3X Programming Cable Audio Interface Spektrum Audio Interface AS3X Empfänger Programmierkabel Câble de programmation audio AS3X pour smartphone Cavo di programmazione AS3X Interfaccia audio SPMA3065 AS3X Programming Cable USB Interface Spektrum USB Interface AS3X Empfänger Programmierkabel Câble de programmation USB AS3X pour PC Cavo di programmazione AS3X Interfaccia USB DYN1...

Page 21: ...achmann Industries Inc Maule the Maule logo and the Maule body design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Maule Air Inc used under license Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners US 8 672 726 US 9 056 667 US 9 753 457 US 10 078 329 US 9 930 567 US 10 419...

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