Pulse 2200
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE YOU START
1. If you are not an experienced R/C pilot, plan to have a fully competent
pilot check your completed model and help you with your first flights.
Even though we have tried to provide you with a thorough instruction
manual, R/C models are rather complicated and an experienced mode-
ler can quickly check over your model to make sure your first flights are
successful.
2. Please assemble your model exactly according to these instructions. Do
not attempt to modify or change your model in any way as doing so may
adversely change its flying characteristics.
3. Before you begin, please check the entire contents of this kit to make sure
that no parts are missing or damaged. This will also help you to become fa-
miliar with each component of your plane. If you find that any of the parts
are either missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately
for replacement.
Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits for return if construction has begun.
4. Trial fit each part before gluing it in place. Make sure you are using the
correct part and that it fits well before assembling. No amount of glue can
make up for a poor fitting part.
5. The manual contains drawing showing the default position of the Centre
of Gravity (CG) and recommended control surface throws. Please note it is
essential to keep the recommended CG position for the first flight other-
wise the model could be unstable, hard to control or even unable to fly
at all! Later you can fine tune the CG position to suit your flying style and
skills.
SPECIFICATION
Wingspan
2200 mm
Length
1272 mm
Wing area
42 dm2
Weight
1800 g
All-up Weight
2100-2250
Motor
C3548-750
ESC
RAY G2 R-50SB SBEC
Propeller
11x8”
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
• An R/C aeroplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm
and damage to property. Fly only on a safe place following all instructions
and recommendations in this manual. Beware of the propeller! Keep loose
items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the spinning pro-
peller, including loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screw-
drivers. Ensure that yours and other people’s hands, and face are kept away
from the rotating propeller.
• As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a
manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to
the product or the property of others. This model is controlled by a radio
signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your con-
trol. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable
to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this
margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from power lines, cars,
traffic, or people. Avoid operating your model in populated areas where
injury or damage can occur.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional sup-
port equipment (chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.) which you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of
children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equip-
ment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose.
• The model is mostly made of plastics - it is not fireproof. It may not be ex-
posed to higher temperatures otherwise severe distortion of the foam air-
frame or other damage may occur.
SET CONTENTS
YOU WILL ALSO NEED
• At least seven channel RC set, 14.8 V 2600-4000 mAh LiPo flight pack.
• Regular modeller’s tools - modeller’s knife, screwdrivers, pliers etc.
• Almost ready to fly model of a sailplane with the brushless motor, speed
controller and servos installed, instruction manual.
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MODEL ASSEMBLY
Congratulation on your purchase of the Pulse 2200 motor powered glider! You
are about to start the assembly of a model manufactured from virtually un-
breakable EPO (extruded polyolephine) foam powered by a mighty brushless
motor and lightweight LiPo battery. Everybody who has already mastered flying
a “full house” trainer - with aileron, elevator, rudder, and throttle control - will
enjoy this beautiful high performance glider.
However, if you have not flown any other RC model yet, please put your Pulse
2200 aside for a while - at least until you become familiar with any of trainers
like Pelikan Daniel ALPHA 1500, BETA 1400 or GAMMA 2100. You can purchase
any of these planes as RTF or ARTF kits. Please note that even the most famous
glider pilots had started their career flying an elementary trainer first; after a lot
of hours at controls of a a twin-seater (like the famous Czech L-13/23 Blanik) they
had made their first solo flight and only then they could fly all those high perfor-
mance gliders...
1. Slide the halves of the horizontal tailplane onto the carbon joiner inserted
into the fin. Secure them with four 2.5x6mm screws. Attach the elevator
push rod clevis to the elevator horn. (Fig. 1+2)
2. Connect the aileron (A) and flap (F) servo cables to the respective sockets
on the roots of both wing halves – be sure of the correct assignment and
polarity – refer to the picture please. Insert both the wing halves all the
way into the opening in the fuselage until you hear a click. Secure the wing
with one M6x40mm nylon screw. (Fig. 3+4)
3. The flight pack is to be placed in the bay in the centre of the cockpit; use
Velcro tie to fasten it. You can place your receiver (secured with a strip of
Velcro or double sided foam tape) behind the flight pack, the ESC is to be
secured by the same along the flight pack. Connect servos and your ESC to
the receiver, deploy the antennas so their active parts were square to each
other (if you are using a receiver featuring diversity antennas). With your
radio on, set the servos to the neutral position (sticks and trims centered)
and fasten the setting screws of the pushrod connectors on the elevator
and rudder servo arms. Perform the throttle range calibration of the ESC
as described in the attachment of this manual. (Fig. 5)
4. Attach the canopy.
RC SET INSTALLATION AND PREFLIGHT CHECK
• Referring to the instruction manual of your radio carefully hook up the on-
board electronics.
• Once everything has been correctly connected, turn on your transmitter
and plug in the flight pack. Check the neutral positions and throws of all
control surfaces. If you needed to make the control surface throws smaller,
simply move the pushrod closer to the centre on the servo arm or move it
