AC Air Technology T2W2 Aircraft Tug, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual MODEL T2W2 Aircraft Tug World s First Portable Remote Control Aircraft Tugs 95469 Rev J ...

Page 2: ...The Aircraft Wheel 14 Single Wheel Aircraft Pre Load Setup 14 Dual Wheel Aircraft Pre Load Setup 14 Aircraft with Chine Tires Pre Load Setup 15 2 4 Unloading The Aircraft Wheel 19 2 5 Adjusting the Wheel Cradle 22 2 6 Adjusting the Tire Guide Spacers for a Single Wheel Aircraft 24 2 7 Adjusting Track Tension 26 2 8 Lifting the Wheel Cradle Ramp 28 2 9 Charging the Tug 30 2 10 Charging the Remote C...

Page 3: ... Components 1 1 Components in the Box Radio Transmitter Battery Tray Radio Charger Tug Charger Owners Manual Spare Parts Bag Tug Tire Guide Spacers for Tires with sidewall deflectors Track Adjustment Tools ...

Page 4: ...nts 1 2 Tug Components Wheel Ramp Power Switch Tug Charger Connection Wheel Lock Latch Assembly Wheel Cradle Links Main Plate Rear Cradle Gate Lazy Susan Right Track Assembly Left Track Assembly Electronics Cover ...

Page 5: ...d Anchor Charging Indicator LED If the remote controller is not used for a few minutes it will start beeping as a indicator that it is still in the ON position This is not an indicator of a low battery The control stick on the remote controller is very sensitive and will cause the tug to move if it is moved accidentally Turn OFF the remote controller when not in use Warning Note ...

Page 6: ...6 1 4 Charger Components 1 Components Tug Charger Remote Control Charger 110V Power Connection Tug Connection Charging Indicator LED 110V Power Connection Radio Connection ...

Page 7: ...7 Pins Spare Track Parts Links Retainer Clips Treads Track Install Tools Fuses 4 Amp Light Fuse 10 Amp Circuit Board Fuse Retainer Clip Tool 1 5 Spare Parts 1 Components ...

Page 8: ...re used to assist in the installation of new tracks This section is intended to show how the tools are used only A detailed instruction guide is provided when purchasing new tracks Refer to that instruction guide when installing new tracks When the retainer clip is properly installed into the track pin groove is should rotate freely inside of the groove ...

Page 9: ...tracks when the they are too tight making it difficult to align the pin holes Insert the track pin tools on the inside and outside adjacent pins to the missing pin hole You will need to hold these in place by hand Adjacent Pin Adjacent Pin Missing Pin Hole Track Pin Tools ...

Page 10: ...k links shims rotoclips and a rotoclip tool to quickly replace or repair tracks It also includes cradle shim mounting screws to lift the wheel cradle ramp away from the ground When the ground is very uneven the wheel cradle ramp may hit the ground preventing the aircraft from loading These com ponents are located on board the tug underneath the electronics cover ...

Page 11: ...rol beeps once If this does not happen check the remote control battery con nection for proper installation When the battery level is low the remote control will begin to beep repeatedly signaling to replace or recharge the batteries 2 To drive the tug move the control stick in the desired direction 3 The Lazy Susan Lock Cradle Release Switch is a 3 position switch The Unlock and Lock positions ar...

Page 12: ...e a beeping sound ON OFF Switch 3 Turn on the power switch on the radio controller The power indicator LED will illumi nate green blue in color It is recommended you practice maneuvering the tug prior It is recommended you practice maneuvering the tug prior to loading the plane to loading the plane 4 It is recommended to use the radio in fast speed mode Moderate and Slow speed mode should be used ...

Page 13: ...s If the sprock et is not properly seated it could result in damage to the track 7 Visually check tracks for wear on the treads and wear on the inner plastic surfaces Also inspect for damaged or missing retainer clips as a result of driving over small rocks Damaged treads should be replaced before operating the tug Check sprockets for proper seating and alignment ...

Page 14: ... Setup Remove the tire guide spacers by removing the adjustment pins and sliding the tire guide spacers out towards the center of the lazy susan Single Wheel Aircraft Pre Load Setup Use the tire guide spacers provided see Section 2 6 for adjustment Adjustment Pin Tire Guide Spacer ...

Page 15: ...reads When tightening the screws onto the tire guide spacers for chine tires verify that the mounting blocks are parallel If not they may not slide once installed onto the lazy susan Tire Guide Spacers for Chine Tires Mounting Block Tire Guide Spacer 5 32 Drive Flat Head Screws Note The tire guide spacers for chine tires is intended to sit underneath the chine for single wheel or dual wheel tire c...

Page 16: ... releases the ramp and it falls to the down position The ramp release only occurs when the lazy susan is oriented with the wheel ramp facing forward Once the wheel ramp is in the down position toggle the latch release switch to the middle position locking the lazy susan from rotating Rotate Lazy Susan Lazy Susan 180 Degree Range of Motion Wheel Ramp in down position facing forward WARNING DO NOT S...

Page 17: ...il the tire is positioned on top of the lazy susan It may be necessary to chock the wheels to keep the plane from moving Wheel Ramp in Down Position It may be necessary to apply a little pressure with your foot to the top of the battery cover to get the wheel started onto the tug Aircraft Tire Top of Lazy Susan Aircraft Tire ...

Page 18: ...ck buttons on the circuit board See image above Press them down to reset the circuit breakers Rear Gate Locked into Latch Wheel Ramp in Up Position Circuit Breaker Critical Note If the circuit breaker buttons pop up after being reset the tug is being overstressed and could cause damage to the circuit board Address any mechanical issues such as a seized sprocket or missing track retainer clips or a...

Page 19: ... the tug under the aircraft tire until the wheel ramp is facing the front of the tug Push the tug so the rear gate is slightly pushing against the tire Note It is recommended to chock the wheels to keep the plane from moving Push tug slightly in this direction Tire puts slight pressure on rear gate Wheel Ramp Facing Front ...

Page 20: ...rify that the latch is released This may require rotating the tug back and forth slightly until the latch releases 3 When the latch releases continue holding the latch release switch on the radio con troller and then drive the tug away from the tire The wheel ramp should pivot to the down position as you move the tug Wheel Ramp in Down Position Drive Tug Away From Tire ...

Page 21: ... driving the tug away from the tire until the tire is completely off of the tug You can stop holding the latch release switch after the tire is off of the tug Keep Driving Tug Away From Tire Tire Completely Off of Tug ...

Page 22: ...ed use the radio to unlatch the cradle 2 Place wheel chocks behind the rear tires of the plane to ensure the plane does not roll backwards 3 Drive the tug under the wheel of the plane until the wheel cradle locks in the upright position Wheel Cradle in the Down Position Wheel Cradle in the Up Position ...

Page 23: ...ht in the cradle Leave a little space for tire size variations 6 Release the latch using the radio and back the tug out from under the plane Drive the tug back under the tire to check that the wheel cradle is set up correctly and to ensure the cradle is latching securely When releasing the latch always make sure the wheel is against the back gate If not the latch may not release properly Back Gate...

Page 24: ... Single Wheel Aircraft 2 Start Up Guide 1 If the tire guide spacers are in the widest position and your tire does not fit or it is too close of a fit remove the tire guide spacers and adjustment pins Widest position Adjustment Pin Tire Guide Spacer ...

Page 25: ...de spacers should be moved the same distance on each side to keep your tire centered in the cradle The distance between the dovetail spacers should equal the width of your tire plus one inch maximum 3 Align the adjustment pins to the nearest holes Insert the adjustment to secure the tire guide spacers Width of your tire plus 1 max ...

Page 26: ...tainer Bolt Hex Track Adjuster 2 Next use a 7 16 hex socket and ratchet to rotate the hex track adjuster For the left side track rotate the hex track adjuster Clockwise For the right side track rotate the hex track adjuster Counter Clockwise As you rotate the hex track adjuster you will hear and feel a click when it gets to the next tightest setting When the track is adjusted properly you should h...

Page 27: ...3 Next use a 7 16 hex socket to slightly rotate the hex track adjuster to relieve tension on the internal adjuster ratchet mechanism CW for the left side CCW for the right side 4 While relieving the tension insert a 3 16 diameter phillips screw driver into the ac cess hole to release the internal locking mechanism This should allow the track to become slack If needed hold the screw driver in place...

Page 28: ...n the wheel cradle ramp may hit the ground and prevent the aircraft from loading onto the tug Only use the shims when needed 1 The shims and mounting screws with attached lock washer are located in the on board parts box underneath the electronics cover The electronics cover is held down magnetically pull the cover to open Shims Mounting Screws Electronics Cover ...

Page 29: ...s Wheel Cradle Up In the ON position the wheel cradle should land on the shims lifting the wheel cradle ramp away from the ground Loosen the mounting screws and rotate 180 degrees to the OFF position when not needed Tighten screws to secure 3 Both left and right side shims should be engaged if in the ON position or both sides should be disengaged if in the OFF position to prevent the cradle from t...

Page 30: ... indicator LED should light up red once the charger is connected prop erly The tug will be fully charged once the charger indicator LED turns green 4 Leave the charger connected to the tug whenever the tug is not in use The charger is equipped with smart charging technology preventing the battery from overcharging Keeping the tug on its charger this will prolong the life of the battery Power Switc...

Page 31: ...t 2 Plug the connector from the charger into the charging jack on the transmitter The charging indicator LED located on the side of the transmitter will illuminate green indicating the charger is charging Once the transmitter is fully charged the charging indicator LED will turn off 3 The charging rate of the charger is 150mAh When using the 1200mAh batter ies that are supplied the radio requires a...

Page 32: ...s 2 Start Up Guide 1 Before changing the remote control batteries the remote controller and tug should be turned OFF 2 Remove 2 screws on the back cover of the radio transmitter then remove the back cover No Battery Access Cover Screws Back Cover ...

Page 33: ...able AA Lithium Ion batteries Refer to section 2 9 in the owners manual 5A Reconnect the battery to the transmitter circuit board 6A Re install back cover and screws Note A shrink wrapped battery pack can be purchused from AC Air Techology to replace the installed battery tray To use a shrink wrapped battery pack 1 Disconnect the battery tray from the transmitter circuit board 2 Connect the new sh...

Page 34: ...ology 855 884 7222 info acairtechnology com The troubleshooting guide is divided into three sections Tug Remote Controller Wheel Cradle Refer to the images and descriptions below as they are mentioned throughout the text Radio Receiver Servo Latch Mechanism Speed Control ...

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Page 39: ...n use modification or misuse of this product thus no liability shall be assumed or ac cepted for any resulting damage or injury By the first act of use set up or assembly the user in using the product accepts all resulting liability Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner can result in damage or injury both to the user as well as to others the product or property This produc...