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NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc.  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, Inc. 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.

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

Safety Precautions and Warnings

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 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 seri-

ous 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.

•  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 
 

immediately. 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 

 

sunlight. 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 damaged  
 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 
 

BATTERIES. 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 leave charging batteries unattended.
•  Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.
•  Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
•  Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
•  Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended    
 

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

The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely balance and charge the Li-Po battery. 

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.

Charging Warnings

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Summary of Contents for Ka-8

Page 1: ...Ka 8 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...

Page 2: ...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 equ...

Page 3: ...ion 5 Voltage Regulator and Receiver Arming 6 Wing Assembly and Installation 7 Horizontal Tail Installation 8 Clevis Installation 8 Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings 8 Decal Installation 9 Pre ight...

Page 4: ...make sure it is not damaged e g swollen bent broken or punctured 2 Insert the charger into the appropriate power supply 12V accessory outlet 3 Connect the balancing lead of the battery to the charger...

Page 5: ...and clips 11 The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until another binding is done If you encounter problems follow the binding instructions and refer to the...

Page 6: ...6V Flashing Recommend charging before ying Battery is between 6 6 and 7 6V No LED connected battery DO NOT FLY BEFORE CHARGING Battery is below 6 6V Monitor your aircraft battery s voltage before and...

Page 7: ...er 3 Connect the aileron servos to the aileron Y harness The left and right servos can be connected to either side of the Y harness Insert the spoiler connector in the throttle port of the receiver Ti...

Page 8: ...ge to change the length of the linkage between the servo arm and the control horn Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage Carefully spread the clevis then insert the clevis pin into the desired h...

Page 9: ...ption A N15343 represents an aircraft registered in the U S while Option B D54332 represents an aircraft registered in Germany Application 1 Ensure the fuselage is clean 2 Lift a decal from a sheet an...

Page 10: ...its link to the transmitter the failsafe will drive the servos to these settings made at binding Control Direction Test Transmitter Command Aircraft Reaction E l e v a t o r Up Elevator Command Down...

Page 11: ...t stretched slowly walk away from the stake stretching the rubber 4 Walk approximately 120 150 ft 36 46 m and attach the string loop to the Hi Start hook on the bottom of your airplane Keep a rm grasp...

Page 12: ...towplane 7 Slowly apply elevator to lift the towplane off of the ground Be sure to keep the towplane under the sailplane until you have reached your release altitude Tips for Towing Continually commun...

Page 13: ...nt side of the hill The backside of the hill has dangerous turbulence and will cause a crash with most sailplanes Flying on the backside of the hill is possible with DS dynamic soaring gliders but thi...

Page 14: ...nsert the connector in an open channel of the receiver GEAR is recommended for most transmitters When needed disassemble in reverse order Tow Line Connection 1 Pull back the lever F on the side of the...

Page 15: ...tandards B RADIO CONTROL 1 All pilots shall avoid ying directly over unprotected people vessels vehicles or structures and shall avoid endangerment of life and property of others 2 A successful radio...

Page 16: ...after binding to transmitter Transmitter too near aircraft during connecting process Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft disconnect and reconnect ight battery to aircraft Aircraft or tra...

Page 17: ...nce 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...

Page 18: ...conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycli...

Page 19: ...Prise EC2 c t contr leur 2 EC2 Connettore apparecchiatura batteria HBZ1004 1 5A AC Power Supply US Only 1 5A AC Power Supply US Only Alimentation secteur 1 5A USA uniquement 1 5A AC Alimentatore solo...

Page 20: ...istered trademarks of Horizon Hobby Inc The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries Inc Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation o...

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