User Manual

Battery Installation and ESC Arming

Battery Selection

The Spektrum

™

2200mAh 14.8V 4S 30C Li-Po battery (SPMX22004S30)

is recommended. Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended

batteries. If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be

within the range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the Spektrum Li-Po

battery packs to ﬁt in the fuselage. Be sure the model balances at the

recommended CG before ﬂying.

1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings. Power on

the Transmitter, then wait 5 seconds.

2. Lift the hatch by the tab, to remove.

3. Apply the loop side (soft side) of the hook and loop tape to the

bottom of your battery and the hook side to the battery tray.

4. Install the fully charged battery in the middle of the battery

compartment, as shown. Secure using the hook and loop straps.

5. Connect the battery to the ESC (the ESC is now armed).

6. Keep the aircraft immobile and away from wind, upright and on ﬂat

surface or the system will not initialize.

• The ESC will produce a series of sounds. A single tone followed

immediately by three or four tones, which indicates cell count.

• An LED will light on the receiver.

7. Reinstall the battery hatch.

CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When

armed, the motor will turn the propeller in response to any

throttle movement.