User's Instructions

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You may run the antenna inside of a non-metallic housing within the fuselage (a plastic
outer pushrod housing works well for this), but range may suffer if the antenna is located near
metal pushrods or cables. Be sure to perform a range check before flying. With the antenna
collapsed, you should be able to walk 20 - 30 paces from the model without losing control or
seeing “jitter” in the servos. The range check should be done with the motor running and the
model should be securely restrained in case of loss of control.
Connectors
Be sure the alignment of a servo or battery connector is correct before inserting it into the
receiver. To remove a connector from the receiver, try to pull on the connector’s plastic housing
rather than pulling on the wires. Pulling the wires can ruin the connector pins and break wires.
Using The Aileron Extension
If any of your servos are located too far away to plug directly into the receiver (like the
aileron servo), or you need to unplug the servo each time you disassemble the model, use a servo
extension cord to extend the length of the servo lead. Additional Hitec extension cords of
varying lengths are available from your hobby dealer.
Vibration and Waterproofing
The receiver contains precision electronic parts. Be sure to avoid vibration, shock, and
temperature extremes. For protection, wrap the receiver in the provided “Flight Preserver” foam
rubber, or use some other vibration-absorbing materials. It’s also a good idea to waterproof the
receiver by placing it in a plastic bag and securing the open end of the bag with a rubber band
before wrapping it with foam. If you accidentally get moisture inside the receiver, you may
experience intermittent operation or a crash.