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ElectraCam Instruction Manual
VITAL SAFETY INFO
CAUTION! The ElectraCam is not a toy.
It can cause injury to persons/animals and/or property if not
used correctly. It is unsuitable for persons under the age of
14. You should take care and observe the principles of safety
when fl ying this model. In the UK, we recommend you observe
the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) safety code at
all times, which can be found at the following address: http://
www.bfma.org
In Australia, please contact your hobby supplier or the Model
Aircraft Association of Australia (MAAA).
YOU ASSUME ALL RISK.
Before beginning construction, please read this document
thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the construction
sequence of the Phoenix. If any information in this manual is
unclear, please contact your supplier for help. After reading
this manual store it in a safe place for future reference.
This kit is a beginner-intermediate model, basic RC fl ying
knowledge and skills are required.
ABOUT THE FLYING AREA
REQUIRED
If you are a newcomer to R/C fl ight and have never fl own a
radio control model before; it is vital you seek advice from an
experienced model pilot on where and how to fl y.
Only fl y in large open spaces that are approved for R/C model
fl ying and that are away from people, animals, buildings, power
lines, water or trees.
Only fl y in bright sunny conditions where wind speed does not
exceed 5mph.
TRAINING, CRASHES & SPARES
The ElectraCam has been designed to be strong and very easy
to repair, however, it is not invulnerable and most people will
break parts during their fl ying career. This is quite normal. All
parts are available as spares from your local hobby retailer.
There is a Spare Parts List in the back of this manual.
Crash damage is not covered by warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read the manual.
CONTENTS
weee disposal ........................................................................... 2
Vital safety info ........................................................................ 2
About the fl ying area required ............................................... 2
Training, crashes & spares ..................................................... 2
important notice........................................................................ 2
Guarantee/warranty ................................................................. 2
Kit contents ................................................................................ 3
NiMh battery safety.................................................................. 4
Nimh fl ight battery .................................................................... 4
Charging the fl ight battery ................................................... 5
Assembling the electracam ................................................... 6
Switch on the transmitter ....................................................... 8
Prepare for fl ight ....................................................................... 9
Flycamone eco instructions ................................................. 10
Transmitter layout ................................................................... 12
Mode 2 transmitter layout ................................................. 12
Mode I transmitter layout .................................................. 12
Pairing the esc and transmitter ........................................... 12
Control checks ........................................................................ 13
Prefl ight checks ...................................................................... 14
Flying......................................................................................... 14
Take-off ................................................................................. 14
Landing ................................................................................. 14
Spare parts............................................................................... 15
GUARANTEE/WARRANTY
J. Perkins Distribution Ltd guarantee this prod uct to be free of manufacturing and assembly defects for a period of one year from time of
purchase. In Australia, the Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. manufacturers warranty period is for 30 days. This does not affect your statutory
rights. This warranty is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of a crash, misuse, modifi cation or for damage or
consequential damage arising as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this man u al. Operation of this model is carried out
entirely at the risk of the operator. Please note that, whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of instructions and material included
with this product, mistakes can occur and neither J. Perkins Distribution Ltd/Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. nor it’s distributors will be held liable
for any loss or damage arising from the use of this model or for any loss or damage arising from omissions or inaccuracies in the associated
instructions or materials included with this product.
We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, contents and manuals without prior notifi cation.
© 2009 J Perkins Distribution Ltd, Lenham, Kent, UK ME17 2DL. www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk
Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Noble Park, Victoria 3174, Australia. www.modelengines.com.au.
All rights reserved. E&OE.
WEEE DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of this product with other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment
by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to 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 recycling, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Warning:
You must not use the camera for an illegal purpose.
You should carefully check all applicable laws in your area to
ensure that you do not breach any criminal or civil laws when using
or operating the camera and/or publishing any images. Videos and
photographs should not be taken or published without appropriate
consent of any person or company shown in any photographs or
images. Particular care must be taken to ensure that you do not
breach any civil or criminal laws relating to issues such as privacy,
voyeurism, confi dentiality, stalking and harassment, aviation and
airports, national security, nuisance and trespass.
You are solely responsible for your actions.
Neither J Perkins Distribution Ltd/Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. nor
its distributor shall be responsible for any liability or breach of the
law associated in any way relating to the use of the camera or the
publication of images.
