CARBON-Z YAK 54 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni
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EN 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 http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
EN • DO NOT USE A Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause fire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage. • If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue charging and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire. • Store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.
EN ® Charging the Flight Battery Your E-flite Carbon-Z Yak 54 comes with a DC balancing charger and 4S Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po specific charger only (such as the included charger). Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire. When charging, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the battery pack while you are assembling the aircraft.
EN General Assembly and Maintenance Tips Note: This checklist is not a replacement for the content included in this manual. Although you can use it as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding.
EN Binding Procedure Reference Table 1. Read transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control). 2. Make sure transmitter is powered off. 3. Install a bind plug in the receiver Batt/Bind port. 4. Connect the flight battery to the ESC. 5. Turn the ESC switch on to power the receiver. The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly. 6. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch.
EN Installing Wings 4. Secure left wing to fuselage using screws. 1. Put the wing tube in the round hole in the wing slot of the fuselage. 2. Put left wing on the wing tube. 3. Move the wing on the tube into the slot in the fuselage while putting the aileron control connector in the fuselage. 5. Install the right wing using the steps above. 6. Attach the 2 aileron connectors to the aileron Y-harness in the fuselage. Note: There is no difference between the 2 connections on the Y-harness.
EN Installing Horizontal Tail and Pushrods on Control Horns 4. Secure each horizontal stabilizer with the included machine screws. Installing the Horizontal Tail 1. Put the horizontal stabilizer tube in the round hole located in the horizontal stabilizer slot of the fuselage. Installing Pushrods on Control Horns 2. Slide the left horizontal stabilizer onto the stabilizer tube. 3. Slide the right horizontal stabilizer onto the stabilizer tube.
EN Installing the Flight Battery Adjusting Center of Gravity (CG) by Moving the Battery Note: Before flying and after centering control surfaces, rebind the aircraft so control surfaces are neutral when you plug in the flight battery. The CG location is 6-inches (153mm) forward from trailing edge of the wing tip +/- 1/4inch (6.4mm). This CG location has been determined with the E-flite 14.
EN Removing the Control Surfaces Ailerons To remove the control surfaces, follow the steps listed below: 2. Remove the machine screw located on the bottom of the wing. Then carefully remove the wing from the fuselage. Elevator 1. Disconnect the clevis from the control horn. 2. Remove the machine screws located on the bottom of the horizontal stabilizer. Then remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage. 3. Remove the screw located on the hinge line at the root of the horizontal stabilizer. 1.
EN Removing Propeller Adapter, Propeller and Spinner 4. Remove the propeller from the prop adapter collet. Note: The information on this page is for maintenance of the Yak 54. Spinner, propeller and propeller adapter damage can result from aircraft crashes. CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts while the flight battery is connected to the ESC. Personal injury could result. 1. Remove the screw in the spinner. 5. Remove the spinner backplate from the prop adapter collet. 2. Remove the spinner cone. 3.
EN Note: When installing the new motor do not attach the “X” mount until last. This will make connecting the 3 motor wires much easier. 5. Plug the 3 motor wires into the ESC, making sure of proper polarity. Note: Wires are color-coordinated to prevent wrong polarity connection. 7. Attach the “X” mount to the motor with the 4 machine screws provided with the mount. Tip: Use threadlock on the 4 machine screws mentioned in the above step. This will prevent them from coming loose in flight. 8.
EN Note: The Carbon-Z Yak 54 is a high-performance aircraft, designed to handle the stresses of highenergy aerobatic flight. Due to the construction of the Carbon-Z Yak 54, the airframe is capable of handling high G maneuvers. Takeoff Choose a large open area with a smooth surface for takeoff. Confirm your transmitter dual rate switch is set to LOW rates for takeoff. Point the nose of the aircraft into the wind.
EN FREE FLIGHT 1. I will not launch my model aircraft unless I am at least 100 feet downwind of spectators and automobile parking. 2. I will not fl y my model aircraft unless the launch area is clear of all individuals except my mechanic, offi cials, and other fl iers. 3. I will use an effective device to extinguish any fuse on the model aircraft after the fuse has completed its function. CONTROL LINE 1.
EN Replacement Parts Here is a list of replacement parts to repair or keep your Carbon-Z Yak 54 flying. These parts are available at your local hobby shop or from Horizon Hobby (www.horizonhobby.com). Please try your local hobby shop first. By supporting them, they will be there when you need them. Or you can call our consumer sales line at 1 800 338 4639.
EN Warranty and Repair Policy Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Limited Warranty Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable.
EN Contact Information Country of Purchase United States of America Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number / Email Address Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Rd (Electronics and Champaign, Illinois engines) 61822 USA 877-504-0233 Online Repair Request visit: www.horizonhobby.com/repairs Horizon Product Support (All other products) 877-504-0233 productsupport@horizonhobby.
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