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Voltage Regulator and Receiver Arming

Arming the voltage regulator also occurs after binding as previously described, 
but subsequent connection of a fl ight battery requires the steps below.

CAUTION: 

Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft receiver 

when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a 
voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, 
resulting in loss of performance and potential fi re when batteries are charged.

1.   Power ON the transmitter and lower the throttle and throttle trim to their 

lowest settings.

2.  Remove the battery hatch and install the fully charged battery in the 

battery compartment using the hook and loop strip, then connect the 
battery to the voltage regulator.

3. 

When a battery is connected to the voltage regulator, the built-in battery 
status LED will illuminate.

Failsafe

Failsafe positions are established when you bind your transmitter and receiver. 
If radio signal connection is lost between the transmitter and receiver, the re-
ceiver immediately moves the control surfaces to the failsafe positions. Before 
fl ight, ALWAYS confi rm the failsafe functions as you expect.

LED Battery Indicator

LED STATUS

2-CELL Li-Po

Solid

Battery is charged above 7.6V

Flashing

Recommend charging before fl 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 after fl ying by using a Li-Po 
Cell Voltage Checker (EFLA111, sold separately).

 

 

 

Receiver Selection and Installation

•  Before installing the wing, install your full range receiver in the fuselage  
 

using hook and loop tape or double-sided servo tape.

•  Connect the elevator and rudder servo to the appropriate channels of the  
 receiver.
•  Connect the aileron Y-harness to the aileron channel of the receiver. 
•  Connect the voltage regulator to the AUX 1 channel of the receiver prior to  
 

binding. Once bound, move the regulator to the BND port.

•  Connect the spoiler extension into the throttle channel of the receiver.

Voltage Regulator Selection and Installation

Only use a voltage regulator or BEC with a 5–6 volt output. We recommend the 
E-fl ite battery (EFLB13002S20) and voltage regulator (EFLA120). 

•   Install the voltage regulator in the fuselage using hook and loop tape or  
 

double-sided servo tape.

•   Secure the battery in the fuselage with hook and loop tape. 
•   Insert the power output connector from the regulator into the AUX 1 
 

channel of your receiver prior to binding. Once bound, move the regulator  

 

to the BND port.

•   To power on the receiver, connect a battery to the voltage regulator.     
 

Always unplug the battery from the voltage regulator when the aircraft is  

 

not in use.

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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...

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