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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your ParkZone

®

 Ultra Micro Series Night Vapor RTF/BNF.  Its feather-light 

flying weight, slow speed and integrated LED lights make it possible for you to experience a whole world 

of unique RC adventures. Touch-and-gos off the dining room table, spot landing contests in the conference 

room, starlit sorties in the backyard on calm summer nights—the Night Vapor can do it all. You can even fly 

it in complete darkness with its LEDs as the only light source.
This manual will help you get the most from every flight you take. In it you will find battery-saving charging 

tips, recommended control setups, detailed binding instructions and more.  

Product Support

For assistance in charging, setting up, binding or operating your Night Vapor, please see page 23 to contact 

the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

Specifications

Wingspan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 in (335mm)
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 in (420mm)
Weight (with battery) . . . . . . . . . 16.4 g (0.6 oz)
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70mAh 3.7V 14C Li-Po
Charger  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1S 3.7V DC Lithium Polymer Battery Charger (included)
Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3+ channel with Spektrum

 2.4GHz DSM2

 technology

On-Board Electronics . . . . . . . . 3-channel Rx/ESC with LED port 

Night Vapor RTF Contents

Night Vapor Airframe

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8 AA batteries

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70mAh 3.7V 14C Li-Po battery

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2.4GHz DSM2 Transmitter

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1S 3.7V DC Li-Po battery charger, 0.3A charge rate

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Night Vapor BNF Contents

Night Vapor Airframe

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4 AA batteries

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70mAh 3.7V 14C Li-Po battery

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1S 3.7V DC Li-Po battery charger, 0.3A charge rate

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A DSM2-compatible aircraft transmitter is required to complete your Night Vapor.

 

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not endanger 

yourself and others or results in damage to the product or the property of others. We also highly encourage 

you to seek the help of another experienced pilot if you have little to no RC experience.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. 

This interference can cause momentary loss of control so you should always keep a safe distance in all 

directions around your model, as this margin will help avoid collisions or injury.

Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by 

children without direct adult supervision.

Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

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 Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic or people.

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 Avoid operation of your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.

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 Never operate your model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.

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 Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, 

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rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.
 Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

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 Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically 

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designed and protected for this purpose.
 Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or 

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even death.

Battery Warnings and Guidelines

The 1S 3.7V DC Lithium Polymer Battery Charger (PKZ3240) included with the Night Vapor has been 

specifically designed to safely charge the included 70mAh 3.7C 14C Li-Po battery. You may also use 

the E-flite

®

 Celectra

 4-Port Charger (EFLC1004). You must read the following safety instructions 

and warnings before handling, charging or using the Li-Po battery.

 CAUTION: Li-Po batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline, Ni-Cd or 

Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. All instructions and warnings must be 

followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, 

and/or property damage.

Summary of Contents for Night Vapor BNF

Page 1: ...www parkzone com RTF PKZU1100 Created 03 10 BNF PKZU1180 18147 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...o indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product NOTICE Procedures which if not properly followed create a possibility of physical property damage AND a small or null possibility of injury CAUTION Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed c...

Page 3: ...operty of others We also highly encourage you to seek the help of another experienced pilot if you have little to no RC experience This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so you should always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help avoid ...

Page 4: ...imum operating voltage of the receiver and the other electronics Also you should not fly to the soft LVC every time you fly Instead you should be aware of the power level of the battery airplane throughout the flight If at any time the airplane begins to require more throttle than typical to maintain flight you should land the airplane immediately Routinely discharging the battery to the soft LVC ...

Page 5: ...r inward into the case NOT pulling down on throttle stick until you hear it click 2 While pushing the stick in power on the transmitter release the stick once the transmitter is powered on The transmitter will beep and the LED on the face of the transmitter will pulse 3 Once the transmitter stops beeping it will take a second or two to connect with the airplane Note It can be difficult at times to...

Page 6: ...right side of the wing looking from the front will blink red and the one on the left looking from the front will blink green There is 1 LED light located near the tail of the aircraft This light blinks blue Control Test You must test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling and that the controls function in the ...

Page 7: ...ght control test confirming all surfaces are operating in the correct direction Control Centering In the event of an accident or before your first flights check to make sure the flight control surfaces are centered It is much better to do this mechanically due to the mechanical limits of linear servos 1 Make sure the transmitter trims are centered and if your transmitter has them sub trims are set...

Page 8: ...n If the transmitter is powered on and functioning properly disconnect the flight battery from the receiver unit then reconnect it The receiver unit should initialize and arm properly Note If you inadvertently enter Bind Mode the LED on the receiver flashes red continuously If this occurs cycle the flight battery while the transmitter is on if previously bound If your receiver will not initialize ...

Page 9: ...ts range of motion Replacing the Wing All LEDs on the wing are permanently attached The new wing will include a new set of LEDs To replace the wing follow the steps below 1 Disconnect the main LED wire from the receiver board 2 Remove the LED that is attached to the tail of the aircraft Note The LED is tack glued to the fuselage and it will be necessary to very carefully break the glue joint loose...

Page 10: ...te nylon nut located at the back of the prop shaft using needle nose pliers or hemostats 2 While holding the nylon nut rotate the spur gear clockwise The prop shaft will thread out of the nut 3 Gently pull on the spur gear and the prop shaft will slide out of the gearbox 4 Thread the 140mm x 45mm prop and spinner onto the new prop shaft by holding the spur gear and turning the prop clockwise 5 Sli...

Page 11: ...s with setup or programming that cannot be fixed by the Troubleshooting Guide please see page 23 and call the appropriate Horizon Product Support office Problem Possible Solutions Aircraft will not throttle up but all other controls seem to function Lower throttle trim and or throttle stick to their lowest settings Reverse throttle channel on specific transmitter if applicable Propeller or motor s...

Page 12: ...horization RMA 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 A Service Repair Requ...

Page 13: ...9 17 General EMC requirements Signed for and on behalf of Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA March 24 2010 Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by han...

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