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Slo-V Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the ParkZone
™
Slo-V.
™
Your Slo-V has come with everything needed to
get you in the air –all in one box! You will only need to
attach the wing and tail, as well as charge the flight bat-
tery prior to taking flight.
We at ParkZone are committed to giving you the most
enjoyable flight experience you can have. In order to
have a safe and successful flight, we ask that you do
not fly until you have read these instructions thoroughly.
Your Slo-V comes with a fully proportional 3-channel
FM radio system with full control of throttle, steering,
and pitch. If you have not successfully flown one of
HobbyZone’s Zone 1 or 2 aircraft, or any other radio
controlled aircraft, we recommend that you seek the
help of an experienced radio control pilot during your
beginning flights.
Crash damage is not covered under the warranty!
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Charging the Aircraft Battery
Your ParkZone charger uses unique peak detection
circuitry that ensures an accurate charge every time and
protects your Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries from the dangers
of over-charging. During the charge cycle, it continuously
monitors the charge curve and automatically switches to
trickle charge when the peak is detected.
6V 300mAh Ni-MH
.4 amps
40 minutes
4.8V—8.4V 600mAh Ni-MH
.8 amps
40 minutes
7.2V—8.4V 900mAh Ni-MH
1.2 amps
40 minutes
BATTERY CAPACITY
MAX. CHARGE RATE
CHARGE TIME
Note:
Charge times are
estimates only for fully
discharged battery
pack. Actual charge
times may vary.
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DC Peak Detection Charger Features:
• Variable charge rate from 0.3–1.2 amps
• Trickle charge
• Uses automobile 12V power outlet
• Charges 4- to 7-cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH
battery packs
• LED charge indicator
Charging the Aircraft Battery:
1. Using the dial on the side of the charger, select
the charge rate .8 amps
Battery Capacity
: 7.2V 600mAh Ni-MH
Typical Charge Time:
40 minutes
2. Connect the battery pack to the charger using the
included adapter.
3. Connect the charger to the 12V power outlet in
your automobile. The LED will continually blink
while the battery charges.
4. Charging is finished when the LED indicator
glows steadily. You should also notice at this time
that the battery is warm to the touch.
Note:
Although both the stock 6-cell 600mAh Ni-MH
(PKZ1021) and the high performance 7-cell 600mAh
Ni-MH (PKZ1025) battery packs perform well for indoor
and outdoor flying, please consider the following: When
flying in a small- to medium-sized gymnasium, use the
6-cell stock-pack. It is lighter in weight and also allows
your Slo-V
™
to fly slower. When flying outdoors the
7-cell pack offers more power for better loops and other
maneuvers, as well as adds nose weight to help in
light winds.
Note:
Do not leave the charger and battery unattended
during the charge process. While charging, place the
battery on a heat resistant surface and constantly moni-
tor the temperature of the battery pack. If the battery
becomes hot at any time during the charge process,
discontinue the charging immediately. Do not allow
children to charge battery packs without adult supervision.
Important:
The Slo-V flight battery should be charged
shortly before flying. If you charge the battery 12 to
24 hours prior to flying, you should “re-peak” the
battery before you fly by repeating the charging steps.
Attaching Landing Gear
1. Locate the main landing gear and install it onto
fuselage where shown.
2. Install tail landing gear where shown. Your Slo-V
can now stand in order to attach the wing and tail.
Inspection of Contents
Carefully remove all contents, including the fuse-
lage, tail, wing, radio, landing gear, and small parts bag.
Ensure no damage had been done to any of the con-
tents. If you notice some damage that may have
occurred from shipping, immediately return it to the
place of purchase.
Transmitter
1. Insert 8 new “AA” batteries (supplied) into the
transmitter, observing proper polarity.
2. Turn switch on to ensure the batteries
have been installed correctly. Once this is con-
firmed, turn radio off.
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