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AGE RECOMMENDATION: NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

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Safety Precautions and Warnings

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Charging Warnings 

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

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CAUTION:

 All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in 

a fire, personal injury, and/or property damage.

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CAUTIONS

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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  be  properly  followed,  will  create  a  possibility  of  physical  property 

damage AND little or no possibility of injury.

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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.

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This  is  a  sophisticated  hobby  product.  It  must  be  operated  with  caution  and  common  sense  and 
requires  some  basic  mechanical  ability.  Failure  to  operate  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  VolantexRC  Co.,  Ltd..  This  manual 
contains  instructions  for  safety,  operation  and  maintenance.  It  is  essential  to  read  and  follow  all  the 
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly 
and avoid damage or serious injury.

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RANGER EX — Professional FPV Platform

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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.

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• 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 

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• Always operate your model in open spaces away 

from full-size vehicles, traffic and people. 

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• Always  carefully  follow  the  directions  and 

warnings  for  this  and  any  optional  support 
equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, 
etc.). 

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• Always  keep  all  chemicals,  small  parts  and 

anything electrical out of the reach of children. 

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• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not 

specifically  designed  and  protected  for  this 
purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.

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• Never  place  any  portion  of  the  model  in  your 

mouth  as  it  could  cause  serious  injury  or  even 
death.

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• Never  operate  your  model  with  low  transmitter 

batteries.

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• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

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• Always use fully charged batteries.

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• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft 

is powered. 

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• Always remove batteries before disassembly.

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• Always keep moving parts clean.

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• Always keep parts dry.

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• Always let parts cool after use before touching.

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• Always remove batteries after use.

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• Always  ensure  failsafe  is  properly  set  before 

flying. 

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• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

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Summary of Contents for RANGER EX

Page 1: ... 8 in 2000mm Length 46 5 in 1180mm Motor 3715 1000KV out runner Brushless motor Servo 9g servo 4pcs Metal Gear 9g Servo 2pcs Battery 11 1V 2200mAh 25C Li Po or above SEE YOUR WORLD FROM A NEW PERSPECTIVE PROFESSIONALFPV PLATFORM ...

Page 2: ... to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury RANGER EX Professional FPV Platform 2 16 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 kee...

Page 3: ...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 fire Always charge batteries away from flammable materials Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge damaged batteries Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool betwee...

Page 4: ...PA2 5 7 Connect the push rod to the servo horn and make sure the surface flat 3 Install the servo horn by screws PB2 15 2 4 Install the Rudder and Elevator as shown in the image and fix it by screws PA2 5 8 6 1 Install the wheel by a screw PM4 30 2 with nuts as shown in the image below 2 Install the landing gear to the corresponding gap under the fuselage and fix it by two screws PM3 15 2 ...

Page 5: ...o backward 9 Fix the motor to the nylon plate by 4pcs screws KM3 6 4 10 Fix the nylon plate into the corresponding gap of the motor tower and fix both side together by screws PA2 5 8 5 11 Install the servo horn as shown in the image and fix it by screw PA2 15 2 12 Insert a short tube into the push rod then connect it to the servo arm 13 Install the servo arm to the servo and fi x i t b y s c r e w...

Page 6: ... threaded end of the metal pushrod so you can insert the pin in the OUTERMOST hole on each control horn It may be helpful to insert a flat blade screwdriver not included into the clevis then carefully twist it until it disengages the pin from the hole in the clevis Also it is not necessary to snap the clevis back together until the centering adjustments are complete After connecting the clevises t...

Page 7: ...he trim lever slightly as needed Also it will likely be necessary to make further adjustments to the position of the trim lever during flight as most surfaces do not end up in exactly the centered position when an airplane is trimmed properly for actual flight but centered is still the best starting point Follow the same steps outlined for centering the rudder to center the elevator as well Also w...

Page 8: ...e model flight If the C G is too far aft tail heavy the model will be too responsive and difficult to control If the C G is too far forward nose heavy the model will be too stable and not responsive enough In order to obtain the C G specified add weight to the fuselage or move the battery position Check the C G before flying RANGER EX Professional FPV Platform 8 16 ...

Page 9: ...ammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely Store the battery partially charged approximately 50 charged 3 85V per cell at room temperature approximately 68 77 Fahrenheit F and in a dry ar...

Page 10: ...cally best however it will take some careful management of the charge time and the use of a voltmeter to achieve this voltage If you have the equipment and skills to achieve the 50 charge level for storage it is recommended If not simply be sure to not store the battery fully charged whenever possible In fact as long as the battery will be stored at approximately room temperature and for no more t...

Page 11: ...r and the servos work normally CAUTION Make sure that you must turn on the transmitter firstly and then you can connect the battery plug If you want to turn off the transmitter you must ensure that the battery of the plane must be cut off first RANGER EX Professional FPV Platform 11 16 ...

Page 12: ...ot to test fly and properly trim the model before attempting your first flight A proven flyable and properly trimmed model is significantly easier and more enjoyable to fly Please contact your local hobby shop and or flying club to find a more experienced pilot near you After you ve properly trimmed the airplane in calm conditions and become familiar with its handling capabilities you ll be able t...

Page 13: ...ption would be to try another range check at an alternate flying site After the range check fully extend the antenna Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer such as the one on your wrist watch When the batteries are getting low you will usually notice a performance drop before the ESC cuts off motor power so when you notice the plane flying slower you should land Often but not always powe...

Page 14: ...ll make the plane bank to your right However when the model is flying toward you moving the aileron stick to the right will make the plane move to your left Of course the plane is still responding the same way it s just that your orientation has reversed This must be kept in mind while learning to fly and is also a good reason to take flight lessons from an experienced pilot To establish a turn up...

Page 15: ...er once you have become more experienced with your plane you can cruise around and perform slow fly bys with the flaps extended CAUTION If during a rough landing the propeller becomes jammed and cannot rotate the battery and speed control will become very hot if you attempt to add power Immediately move the throttle down to stop the motor If you fail to do this the motor speed control and or batte...

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