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Instruction Manual

Bedienungsanleitung

Manuel d’utilisation

Manuale di Istruzioni

SAFE

®

 Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection

Summary of Contents for E-flite Viper

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

Page 2: ...ings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a manner 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 m...

Page 3: ...r Setup 1 Blank Acro Model 2 Wing Type 1 Aileron 1 Flap 3 Servo Reversing Gear Reversed All Others Normal 4 Travel Adjust All Surfaces 100 Dual Rates High Rate Low Rate Aileron p 10mm q 10mm p 8mm q 8mm Elevator p 12mm q 12mm p 8mm q 8mm Rudder 14mm 14mm 8mm 8mm Flap Travel Half q 15mm Full q 45mm EXPO Soft center High Rate Low Rate Aileron 10 0 Elevator 10 0 Rudder 10 0 Center of Gravity CG 80 90...

Page 4: ... a blank ACRO model do a model reset then name the model Set Dual Rates to HIGH 100 LOW 70 Set Servo Travel to 100 DX6i 1 Go to the SETUP LIST MENU 2 Set MODEL TYPE ACRO 3 Go to ADJUST LIST MENU 4 Set FLAPS Norm 100 Flap LAND 50 Flap DX7S DX8 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETUP 2 Set MODEL TYPE AIRPLANE 3 Set WING TYPE 1 AIL 1 FLAP 4 Go to the FUNCTION LIST 5 Set SERVO SETUP Reverse GEAR 6 Set FLAP SYSTEM Ch...

Page 5: ...rate with the travel at 100 Turn throttle hold OFF if it is programmed in the transmitter CAUTION Keep all body parts well clear of the rotor intakes and exhaust tube and keep the aircraft securely restrained in case of accidental throttle activation Assigning a switch 1 Bind the aircraft correctly to activate SAFE Select This will allow the system to be assigned to a switch 2 Hold both transmitte...

Page 6: ...e fuselage Do not over tighten the screws Wing Installation 1 Find the y harnesses included in the accessory bag 2 Connect the y harness marked AILE to both aileron servos 3 Connect the y harness marked FLAP to both flap servos 4 Connect the y harness marked GEAR to both main gear retracts 5 Feed the y harness leads from the aileron and flap servos and the retracts through the hole in the bottom o...

Page 7: ...nd offer increased elevator authority during landing The recommended receiver for this aircraft is the Spektrum AR631 If you choose to install a different receiver ensure that it is at least a 6 channel full range sport receiver Refer to the manual of your chosen receiver for correct installation and operation instructions AR631 Installation 1 Slide the canopy latch back and lift the back of the c...

Page 8: ...ng the correct polarity The ESC will emit two sets of audible tones in succession indicating the programming status The first set of tones indicates the number of cells in the connected LiPo battery pack 6 rapid tones 6 The second set of tones indicates the brake status One tone indicates brake ON and two tones indicates brake OFF NOTICE Connecting the battery to the ESC with incorrect polarity wi...

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: ...may choose to adjust the values for the desired control response First Time EDF Jet Pilots Intermediate Pilots Advanced Pilots Low Rate High Rate Low Rate High Rate Aileron p 8mm q 8mm p 10mm q 10mm p 10mm q 10mm p 14mm q 14mm Elevator p 8mm q 8mm p 12mm q 12mm p 12mm q 12mm p 16mm q 16mm Rudder 8mm 8mm 14mm 14mm 16mm 16mm 21mm 21mm Flap Travel Half q 15mm Full q 45mm Aileron stick Elevator stick ...

Page 11: ...n of flaps Use the throttle during the landing approach to control the rate of descent Keep the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind As you approach the threshold of the runway and approximately 1 meter altitude decrease the throttle and begin your flare by easing back on the elevator Continue back pressure on the elevator to bring the aircraft down gently on the runway NOTICE If a c...

Page 12: ...e 2 Remove the two screws C from the fan unit tabs 3 Pull the fan unit D out of the fuselage and disconnect the motor leads from the ESC 4 Remove the spinner E from the fan by removing the screw from the motor shaft adapter 5 Remove the nut and washer F to remove the fan G and motor shaft adapter H 6 Remove the four screws I to remove the motor from the fan shroud J 7 Carefully remove the plastic ...

Page 13: ...ance or replace rotor Rotor nut is too loose Tighten the rotor nut Reduced flight time or aircraft underpowered Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery 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 us...

Page 14: ...SPMXC1010 Spektrum Smart S2100 AC Charger 2 x 100W SPMXC1080 Spektrum Smart S1100 AC Charger 1 x 100W SPMX32006S30 Spektrum 22 2V 3200mAh 6S 30C Smart Li Po Battery SPMX32006S50 Spektrum 22 2V 3200mAh 6S 50C Smart Li Po Battery SPMX40006S30 Spektrum 22 2V 4000mAh 6S 30C Smart Li Po Battery SPMX40006S50 Spektrum 22 2V 4000mAh 6S 50C Smart Li Po Battery Problem Possible Cause Solution Control surfac...

Page 15: ...rsely affect my ability to safely control the model I will avoid flying directly over unprotected people moving vehicles and occupied structures I will fly Free Flight FF and Control Line CL models in compliance with AMA s safety programming I will maintain visual contact of an RC model aircraft without enhancement other than corrective lenses prescribed to me When using an advanced flight system ...

Page 16: ...nty 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 Produ...

Page 17: ... expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates us...

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