Ultra Micro ICON A5 ICON, the ICON logo, ICON A5 and its body design are trademarks or registered trademarks of ICON Aircraft, Inc. and are used with permission by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
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elcome to the world of amphibious RC flight! Equipped with removable landing gear for W amphibious operation, you’ll be able to have equal fun flying from the water or your favorite landing strip. Not only is the ParkZone® Ultra Micro ICON A5 aircraft a licensed replica of the most exciting light sport airplane in general aviation, it boasts a near-perfect scale outline and a special hull design that makes water takeoffs and landings remarkably easy to master.
Charging the Battery Your aircraft comes with a 2-Cell 7.4V 180mAh 20C Li-Po battery and a Celectra™ 2S 7.4V DC Li-Po charger that requires a 12V (11V-14V) DC power source. Refer to the charging warnings. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you are inspecting the aircraft. The flight battery will be required to confirm proper aircraft operation in future steps. Please visit www.horizonhobby.com for optional battery adapters.
Charging Warnings The Battery Charger (EFLUC1007) included with your aircraft has been designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery. 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. • By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. • If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately.
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Installing the Flight Battery 1. Remove the magnetic canopy. 2. Install the battery all the way to the front of the battery compartment. 3. Refer to the “Connecting the Battery and Arming the ESC” section below. 4. Reinstall the canopy. CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over-discharging the battery.
Preflight Checklist 1. Charge the flight battery. 6. Adjust the center of gravity. 2. Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged). 7. Perform a radio system Range Check 3. Bind the aircraft to the transmitter. 9. Plan flight appropriate for flying location. 4. Make sure the linkages move freely. 8. Find a safe and open area. 5. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.
Control Direction Test Bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these tests. Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure the aircraft control surfaces move correctly. Always keep throttle at the low position during testing.
Control Rates We recommend using a DSM2/DSMX aircraft transmitter capable of dual rates. Adjust according to individual preferences after initial flight. High Rate Low Rate Aileron 100% 70% It is normal for linear servos to make noise. Noise is not an indication of a faulty servo. Elevator 100% 70% To achieve the proper Low Rate settings when using a programmable DSM2/DSMX aircraft transmitter, set the low rate value to 70% for the aileron, elevator and rudder.
Motor Service CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts while the flight battery is connected. Personal injury could result. Disassembly 1. Remove the spinner (A) from the propeller (B). Glue residue will need to be cleaned from the spinner or propeller if these parts are used again. 2. Carefully remove the screw (C) and propeller (B) from the motor shaft (D). 3. Remove the 4 screws from the cowling (E). 4. Carefully remove the cowling from the fuselage. 5.
Removing and Installing the Landing Gear To remove the factory-installed landing gear, gently pull the landing gear out of the fuselage. Install in reverse order, making sure the landing gear is fully seated in the fuselage. Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings • Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death. • Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
Flying Tips and Repairs Flying We recommend flying your ICON A5 outside in no greater than moderate winds. Always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fields. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. wind) and use aileron to hold the upwind wing down. The wind naturally turns the aircraft to face into the wind when taxiing.
Post Flight Checklist 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for safety and battery life). 2. Power OFF the transmitter. 3. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft. 4. Recharge the flight battery. 5. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge. 6. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights.
Troubleshooting Guide (continued) Problem Possible Cause LED on receiver Transmitter is too near aircraft during flashes rapidly binding process and aircraft will not bind to transmitter (during binding) Bind switch or button was not held while transmitter was powered on LED on receiver flashes rapidly and aircraft will not respond to transmitter (after binding) Solution Power off transmitter, move transmitter a larger distance from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft and follow bi
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“Horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton. NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proofof-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge.
Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2013072402 Product(s): PKZ UMS Icon A5 BNF Item Number(s): PKZU2380 Equipment class: 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive 2006/95/EC EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # • Nummer Description Numéro • Codice Beschreibung Description Descrizione 100 x 100mm 3 Blade Propeller Spinner Set (3): UM Icon A5 100 x 100mm 3Blattpropeller UM Icon A5: Spinner Set (3) Hélice 3 pales 100 x 100mmmm Set de cônes (3): UM Icon A5 Elica 3 pale 100x 100mm mm Set ogiva (3): UM Icon A5 Ultra Micro Civilian Pilot Ultra Micro Zivilpilot Pilote civil: UM Icon A5 Pilota civile Ultra Micro Fuselage w/hatch and
Part # • Nummer Description Numéro • Codice Beschreibung Description Descrizione Moteur à cage tournante sans balai 180, 2500 Kv Motore outrunner brushless 180 da 2.
© 2013 Horizon Hobby, Inc. ParkZone, AS3X, Blade, E-flite, Celectra, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, Bind–N–Fly and ModelMatch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan. ICON, the ICON logo, ICON A5 and its body design are trademarks or registered trademarks of ICON Aircraft, Inc. and are used with permission by Horizon Hobby, Inc.
