Horizon Hobby E-flite Night Timber X, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE Select Technology Optional Flight Envelope Protection ...

Page 2: ...ources tab for this product MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product WARNING Procedures which if not properly followed create the probability of property damage collateral damage and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury CAUTION Procedures which if ...

Page 3: ...tallation optional 17 BNF advanced receiver setup optional 18 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 21 Limited Warranty 22 Contact Information 22 RECEIVER BIND INFORMATION Channels 6 Frequency 2402 2478 MHz Compatibility DSM2 and DSMX Motor 10BL Brushless outrunner 900Kv EFLM17533 Installed Installed ESC AvianTM smart 60A SPMXAE1060 Installed Installed Servo 9 gram metal geared servo 5 x SPMSA33...

Page 4: ...Setup Aircraft Type WING 1 AIL 1 FLAP 5 Go to Digital Switch Setup Not available on DX6 or DX6e transmitters Switch Switch A Pos 0 100 Pos 1 100 no motor reversing Pos 1 100 motor reversing 6 Go to the FUNCTION LIST Model Adjust 7 Set FLAP SYSTEM SELECT SWITCH D POS 0 0 FLAP POS 1 50 FLAP 14 Elevator POS 2 100 FLAP 20 Elevator SPEED 2 0 SAFE Select Technology BNF Basic The evolutionary SAFE Select...

Page 5: ...to install the Right landing gear assembly Mount the Spring Assemblies to the Fuselage 1 Align the spring assemblies with the mounting holes in the fuselage These assemblies mount to the plastic bracket pre installed in the fuselage between the landing gear 2 Install the two 3 x 10mm self tapping screws to anchor the spring assemblies in place Clamp the Spring Assemblies Together 1 Align the sprin...

Page 6: ...d to the inner hole of the elevator control horn Pushrod Keeper Installation 1 Insert the end of the pushrod with the 90 bend into the control horn and Insert the pushrod into the hole in the pushrod keeper 2 Rotate the pushrod keeper and press into place on the pushrod until it clicks into position B A A 1 2 3 x 12mm self tapping button head 6 Night Timber X 1 2m Lightweight and Heavy Stabilizer ...

Page 7: ...s can be installed in any port of the harness 6 Guide the flaps navigation lights internal LED lights and aileron servo connectors B into the top of the fuselage as shown 7 Connect the flaps lights and ailerons as shown to their respective receiver port Flaps slot 6 lights slot 5 and ailerons slot 2 8 Align the wing with the fuselage and secure into position using the included 2 nylon wing bolts C...

Page 8: ...hook and loop straps D 5 Connect the battery to the ESC the ESC is now armed 6 Keep the aircraft immobile upright and away from wind or the system will not initialize The Avian Smart ESC will sound a single tone every two seconds until the receiver initializes it will then sound either 3 or 4 tones in quick succession indicating the battery cellcount and a double tone indicating it is initialized ...

Page 9: ...witch to toggle between SAFE Select and AS3X modes Thanks to SAFE Select technology this aircraft can be configured for full time SAFE mode full time AS3X mode or mode selection can be assigned to a switch IMPORTANT Before binding read the transmitter setup section in this manual and complete the transmitter setup table to ensure your transmitter is properly programmed for this aircraft IMPORTANT ...

Page 10: ...sively WARNING Keep all body parts well clear of the propeller and keep the aircraft securely restrained in case of accidental throttle activation IMPORTANT To be able to assign a switch first verify The aircraft was bound with SAFE Select enabled Your choice for the SAFE Select switch is assigned to a channel between 5 and 9 Gear Aux1 4 and travel is set at 100 in each direction The aileron eleva...

Page 11: ...above 25 for the first time after being powered on It is normal for the control surfaces to respond to aircraft movement if the aircraft is in AS3X or SAFE modes 1 Verify the trims and subtrims on your transmitter are zero 2 Power up the model in AS3X mode and leave the throttle at zero 3 Rudder Center the rudder in line with the vertical stabilizer If adjustment is required loosen the screw lock ...

Page 12: ...and the right aileron down which will cause the aircraft to bank left 2 Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron should move up and the left aileron down which will cause the aircraft to bank right Rudder 1 Move the rudder stick to the left The rudder should move to the left which will cause the aircraft to yaw left 2 Move the rudder stick to the right The rudder should move to the ri...

Page 13: ...he control surfaces do not respond as shown do not fly the aircraft Refer to the receiver manual for more information Once the AS3X system is active control surfaces may move rapidly This is normal AS3X remains active until the battery is disconnected During your first flight trim the aircraft for level flight at 1 2 throttle with flaps up Make small trim adjustments with your transmitter s trim s...

Page 14: ...d landed with success Flying off water poses a higher risk to the airplane because the electronics can fail if fully immersed in water Always ensure the optional floats are secure on the fuselage and that the float dual rudder system is correctly connected and moves freely before putting the aircraft in water To take off on water steer with the rudder and slowly increase the throttle Keep the wing...

Page 15: ...ou choose to install another receiver ensure that it is at least a 5 channel full range sport receiver Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions Installation AR637TA shown 1 Remove the wing from the fuselage 2 Mount the receiver parallel to the length of the fuselage as shown Use double sided servo tape CAUTION Incorrect installation of the receiver could ca...

Page 16: ...d port Rebind transmitter to the aircraft and remove the bind plug before cycling power Aircraft bound to different model memory ModelMatchTM radios only Select correct model memory on transmitter Flight battery Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace recharge batteries Transmitter may have been bound to a different aircraft using different DSM protocol Bind aircraft to transmitter Control s...

Page 17: ...t Simply assign a switch to channel 7 aux2 to reverse the direction of rotation of the motor Activate the switch to reverse direction and the motor will operate in the opposite direction The SRXL connection of the smart ESC when combined with a AR637TA receiver allows the ESC to use input from channel 7 in addition to channel 1 throttle Reversing the motor can be helpful when taxying or using floa...

Page 18: ...ther side serves as a BIND port CAUTION Connecting servos to the wrong port on the receiver could cause a crash IMPORTANT A 7 channel or higher transmitter is required for the advanced BNF receiver setup plus the ability to select between AS3X and SAFE with SAFE Select If using a 6 channel transmitter for the advanced receiver setup only AS3X is available BNF advanced receiver setup optional AR637...

Page 19: ...ng terminology Consult your transmitter manual for specific information about programming your transmitter Flap programming values may vary slightly For your initial flights use the recommended flap travel settings provided in the Flaps section and adjust the flap travel to your preference on subsequent flights Adjust the percentages in P Mix 2 and 3 to match the flap travel to aileron travel at f...

Page 20: ...vo MG Reversed SPMXAE1060 Avian 60 Amp Brushless Smart ES Part Description SPMR8000 DX8 Transmitter Only MD2 SPMX22003S100 2200mAh 3S 11 1V 100C Smart IC3 SPMX22003S30 2200mAh 3S 11 1V Smart 30C IC3 SPMX22003S50 2200mAh 3S 11 1V Smart 50C IC3 SPMX22004S100 2200mAh 4S 14 8V 100C Smart IC3 SPMX22004S30 2200mAh 4S 14 8V Smart 30C IC3 SPMX22004S50 2200mAh 4S 14 8V50CSmartLiPo IC SPMXCA507 IC3 Batt to ...

Page 21: ...ws or model demonstrations unless a The 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 standa...

Page 22: ... 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...

Page 23: ...E This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause ha...

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