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F-16 64mm EDF

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Limited Warranty

Warranty and Service Contact Information

What this Warranty Covers

Horizon Hobby, LLC, (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.

What is Not Covered

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage 

due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to 

improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part 

of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized 

service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) 

Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates 

any applicable laws, rules, or regulations. 

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER 

WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED 

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 

NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 

THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT 

THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S 

INTENDED USE. 

Purchaser’s Remedy

Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that 

Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by 

Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) 

involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole 

discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims.  SERVICE 

OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S 

SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. 

Limitation of Liability

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR 

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL 

LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, 

WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF 

LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH 

DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price 

of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, 

final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for 

any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts 

all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the 

liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the 

Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Law

These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals).  

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which 

vary from state to state.  Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty 

at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES

Questions, Assistance, and Services

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support 

or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must 

contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better 

answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. 

For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, 

submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in 

the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support 

representative. 

Inspection or Services

If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you 

live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission 

process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise 

Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. 

Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand 

the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides 

tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for 

merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request 

is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-service-

center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to 

obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. 

When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street 

address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business 

hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of 

the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales 

receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, 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 

proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will 

be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the 

sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Service

Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed and 

payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the 

expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service 

you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are 

available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for 

service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. 

In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and 

cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. 

By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms 

and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-

center_render-service-center.

ATTENTION:  Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of 

use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. 

Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the 

un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the 

sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 

60 days from notification, after which it will be discarded.

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Country of Purchase

Horizon Hobby

Contact Information

Address

United States of America

Horizon Service Center 

(Repairs and Repair Requests)

servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/

2904 Research Rd 

Champaign, IL 61822

Horizon Product Support 

(Product Technical Assistance)

productsupport@horizonhobby.com
877-504-0233

Sales

websales@horizonhobby.com
800-338-4639

European Union

Horizon Technischer Service

service@horizonhobby.eu

Hanskampring 9 

D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany

Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH

+49 (0) 4121 2655 100

Summary of Contents for E-flite F-16 Falcon 64mm EDF

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni F 16 Falcon 64mm EDF SAFE Select Technology Optional Flight Envelope Protection ...

Page 2: ...arnings in the manual prior to assembly setup or use in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury As the user of this product you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury Thi...

Page 3: ... the FAA if you own this product For up to date information on how to register with the FAA please visit https registermyuas faa gov For additional assistance on regulations and guidance on UAS usage visit knowbeforeyoufly org Motor Motor 2840 3150Kv EFL9787 Installed Installed Fan Unit 64mm Ducted Fan Unit EFL9790 Installed Installed ESC 40A Brushless with 230mmWire EFLA9891 Installed Installed S...

Page 4: ... the fuselage oriented as shown below Apply a thin layer of glue in the fin mounting cavity on the bottom of the fuselage 3 Insert the sub fins into the fan cover as shown in the diagram to the right Verify the ventral fins are angled outward Press the ventral fins into position and wipe off any excess glue that seeps out with a paper towel 4 Leave the model level upside and secure the ventral fin...

Page 5: ...rtical stabilizer into position and wipe off any excess glue that seeps out with a paper towel 4 Leave the model level upright and ensure the vertical fin is kept accurately aligned while the glue cures Landing Gear Installation 1 Install the main landing gear assemblies with the mounting plates and 2 x 8mm self tapping screws 2 Insert the nose gear assembly through the bottom of the fuselage and ...

Page 6: ...nstallation 1 Slide the wing tube into the fuselage 2 Slide the wings onto the wing tube Scale Accessories Optional Armament Installation The fake missiles may be installed as desired Use CA glue to glue the armament in place 3 Secure the wing halves into position from the bottom using the four included 3 x 10mm screws ...

Page 7: ...TICE If control throws are changed from the factory settings the AR636 gain values may need to be adjusted Refer to the Spektrum AR636 manual for adjust ment of gain values Horns Arms Aileron Elevator Install the Z bends in the servo horns as shown The long pushrods are for the elevators the short pushrods are for the ailerons Connect the clevises to the control horns as shown 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 8: ... throttle cut before approaching the aircraft Dual Rates Low rate is recommended for the initial flights NOTICE To ensure AS3X technology functions properly do not lower rate values below 50 If lower rates are desired manually adjust the position of the pushrods on the servo arm NOTICE If oscillation occurs at high speed refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information Expo After first flig...

Page 9: ...correct polarity The ESC will emit two sets of audible tones in succession indicating the programming status The first set of tones indicates the number of cells in the connected LiPo battery pack 4 rapid tones 4 cell LiPo battery The second set of tones indicates the brake status One tone indicates brake ON and two tones indicates brake OFF NOTICE Connecting the battery to the ESC with incorrect ...

Page 10: ...s been switched OFF The throttle will not arm if the transmitter s throttle control is not put at the lowest position If problems are encountered follow the binding instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions If needed contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Binding Procedure Switching ON SAFE Select IMPORTANT The included AR636 receiver ha...

Page 11: ...tch down SAFE Select Switch Designation BNF SAFE Select technology can be assigned to any open switch 2 or 3 position controlling a channel 5 9 on your transmitter Once assigned to a switch SAFE select ON gives you the flexibility to choose SAFE technology or AS3X mode while in flight If the aircraft is bound with SAFE select OFF the aircraft will be in AS3X mode exclusively IMPORTANT Before assig...

Page 12: ...l e v a t o r A i l e r o n Depending on your experience level with electric ducted fan EDF jets program your transmitter to set the rates and control throws to the values given These values have been tested and are a good starting point to achieve successful flight After flying you may choose to adjust the values for the desired control response Low Rate High Rate Aileron p 10mm q 10mm p 15mm q 1...

Page 13: ...much LVC removes power supplied to the motor Power to the motor reduces showing that some battery power is reserved for flight control and safe landing Disconnect and remove the Li Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge Charge your Li Po battery to about half capacity before storage During storage make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell LVC does no...

Page 14: ...two screws C from the fan unit tabs 3 Pull the fan unit D out of the fuselage and disconnect the motor leads from the ESC 4 Remove the spinner E from the fan by removing the screw from the motor shaft adapter 5 Remove the nut and washer F to remove the fan G and motor shaft adapter H 6 Remove the four screws I to remove the motor from the fan shroud J 7 Carefully remove the plastic ESC cover K The...

Page 15: ...er Prop nut is too loose Tighten the prop nut Reduced flight time or aircraft underpowered Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Flight battery damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capac...

Page 16: ...LA9891 ESC 64mm EDF 40A 230mm Wire EFL9892 Wing Tube F 16 Falcon 64mm EDF EFL9893 Pilot F 16 Falcon 64mm EDF SPMAR636 Spektrum AR636 6 Channel Sport Receiver SPMSA330 9g Sub Micro Analog Servo SPMSA330R 9g Sub Micro Analog Servo Reverse SPMSA354 9g Sub Micro Analog Nose Wheel Steering Servo Part Description EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment 5 pc SPMA3065 AS3X Programming Cable USB Interface SPMBT...

Page 17: ... aircraft control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended or anticipated prior to the specific event b An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot 4 When and where required by rule helmets must be properly worn and fastened They must be OSHA DOT ANSI SNELL or NOCSAE approved or comply with comparable standards B RADIO CONTROL 1 All pilots shall ...

Page 18: ...ty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative Inspection or Services If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Pack the Produc...

Page 19: ... the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Horizon Hobby LLC 2904 Rese...

Page 20: ... trademarks of Horizon Hobby LLC 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 All other trademarks service marks and logos are property of their respective owners US 8 672 726 US 9 056 667 US 9 753 457 US 10 078 329 http www horizonhobby com Created 05 19 59082 1 EFL9850 EFL98...

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