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Summary of Contents for HobbyZone Firebird DeltaRay
- Page 1 Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions And Warnings
NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to- date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support 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: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no 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, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury. WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components... -
Page 3: Included In The Box
Included in the Box Transmitter Battery and Charger For more information and to register your product online, visit www.hobbyzonerc.com Flying Tips • Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE™) technology is designed as flight assistance, not an autopilot. The pilot is always in control and required to fly the aircraft at all times. • Start in Beginner mode (SAFE switch position 0). As you learn and become more confident, change 600 feet modes to advance your flying skills. -
Page 4: Charging The Flight Battery
Charging the Flight Battery CAUTION: When connecting the battery to the battery charger, make sure the connectors are Flashing (Charging) aligned as shown. Failure to connect the battery properly could cause the terminals to short and Solid (Charged) result in fire, personal injury and/or property damage. 1 hour Charger Specifications • Input power: 10–14V • Max output voltage: 8.4V • Fixed charge current: 1.5A • Balances and charges 2S Li-Po cells with a minimum capacity of 1300mAh This charger may be connected to a 1.5A AC Power... -
Page 5: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
Setup for Optional Your Delta Ray should already be bound to your included DX4E TX. IF you ever need to rebind, Transmitter follow the step listed below in the Binding Procedure Reference Table. To operate the SAFE™ system in this aircraft, set up your optional DSM2 /DSMX transmitter using the chart ® ® • SAFE Flight mode is selected using Channel 5 signal (high, middle, low) below. • Panic mode is selected with Channel 6 signal (high, low) • Refer to your transmitter’s manual for more information about transmitter setup A transmitter with a 2-position channel 5 switch will only allow the use of position 0 or position 2 flight modes. If possible, assign channel 5 in your transmitter to a 3- position switch to operate all 3 flight modes. N = Normal R = Reverse Gear/ SAFE Flight Modes Transmitter Thro... -
Page 6: Vertical Fin Installation
Wingtip and Vertical Fin Installation Double sided tape Wing Fin Clear tape Clear tape Clear tape Double sided tape Firebird Delta Ray... -
Page 7: Installing The Flight Battery
Installing the Flight Battery Lower the throttle and CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po flight battery throttle trim, then power on from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid the transmitter for at least over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged 5 seconds. to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged. CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propellers. SAFE technology will turn propellers in response to any aircraft movement. The elevons will move, then return to center, showing the aircraft is ready to fly. -
Page 8: Control Direction Test
Control Direction Test Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter’s SAFE flight mode switch set to Experienced mode (position 2). Up Elevator (climb) CH 5 CH 5 CH 5 Experienced SAFE Flight Mode Down Elevator (descend) Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your control while you are testing your transmitter controls. Move the sticks on the transmitter to ensure the aircraft responds as shown. If your model does not respond as shown, DO NOT FLY! Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide in Turn Right this manual for more information. If you need more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support department. -
Page 9: Hand Launch
Takeoff Hand Launch Hand launch in Beginner mode for first flights. Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you can concentrate on flying. If you must hand Climbs at 100% throttle launch the aircraft alone, hold the model in your dominant hand and the transmitter in your other hand. An optional neck strap (SPMP610, sold separately) can help you hold the transmitter. CH 5 CH 5 CH 5 Beginner SAFE Mode (Switch Position 0) Ground Launch Install the landing gear as shown. Use the Beginner mode for takeoff in first flights. -
Page 10: Intermediate Mode
Flying • In Beginner mode, when properly trimmed, your aircraft will climb at full throttle without use of the elevator stick. • Make small and steady control stick movements for smooth control of your aircraft. • Let the aircraft climb at full throttle, into the wind, until the aircraft gets about 150 feet (46 meters) above the ground, then decrease the throttle to half (50%). • Flying with the nose pointed toward you is one of the hardest things to do when learning to fly. To practice piloting the aircraft, try flying in large circles high off Full throttle 50% throttle Reduced throttle the ground. SAFE Technology Flight Modes ™ Beginner Mode: CH 5 CH 5 Pitch (nose up and down) and Roll (wing tips up CH 5 CH 5 CH 5... -
Page 11: Post Flight
Landing CH 5 CH 5 CH 5 Land the aircraft in Beginner mode. CAUTION: Never catch a flying aircraft in your hands. Doing so could cause personal injury and damage to the aircraft. Easy Landing Landing is easier if you hold the Panic Recovery Descends at 0% throttle button. Line up for your landing, decrease the throttle to 0% and press and hold the Panic Recovery button. The aircraft will glide down wings level with the nose up (flared) for landing. CH 5 CH 5 WARNUNG NOTICE: If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle. Failure to do so could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the receiver and motors. Always Bodenberührung NOTICE: Crash damage is not covered under decrease throttle at des Propeller sofort... -
Page 12: Adjusting Trim In Flight
Adjusting Trim in Flight Move the trim sliders for the controls as they are Aircraft drift Required Trim assigned on your transmitter. Familiarize yourself with your transmitter’s controls and the aircraft’s response before flying by performing the recommended Control Direction Test. Elevator trim: Up Trim Trim the elevator at 50%-60% throttle. When the elevator is trimmed correctly, your aircraft will fly level at half throttle, climb steadily above half throttle and descend below half throttle. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Flying over recommended airspeed Reduce air speed Damaged propeller or spinner Replace propeller or spinner Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners Motor vibration as needed Oscillation Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and Loose aircraft controls control surface) Adjust gain to compensate for parts wear or replace worn parts (espe- Worn parts cially propeller, pivot points or servo) -
Page 14: Service And Repair
Service and Repair Thanks to the Z-Foam™ material in the wing and fuselage of this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA [cyanoacrylate adhesive], epoxy, etc). When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number. For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the back of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT handle a propeller, motor or ESC while the flight battery is connected to the ESC. Personal injury could result. Disassembly 1. -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty 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 What this Warranty Covers to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser warranty at any time without notice. that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Services What is Not Covered Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the questions and service you in the event that you may need any Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website... -
Page 16: Warranty And Service Contact Information
Non-Warranty Service ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be the country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant completed and payment will be required without notification Product will not be serviced. -
Page 17: Compliance Information For The European Union
Compliance Information for the European Union BE BG CZ CY DE DK FR GR HR HU LV MT NL PT RO SE NO CH Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2013071101 No. HH2014010403 Product(s): HBZ Delta Ray RTF Product(s): HBZ Delta Ray BNF Item Number(s): HBZ7900 Item Number(s): HBZ7980 Equipment class:... -
Page 18: Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces De Rechange • Pezzi Di Ricambio
Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro | Codice HobbyZone Firebird Delta Ray: Delta Ray - Dérive/extrémités HBZ7925 Fin /Wing TipSet: Delta Ray Set impenn/tip alari: Delta Ray Finnenset d’ailes Motor Fairing Set: Delta HobbyZone Firebird Delta Ray: Delta Ray - Set de carénages Set carenatura motore: HBZ7926 Motorverkleidung moteur Delta Ray... - Page 19 © 2013 Horizon Hobby, Inc. HobbyZone, the HobbyZone logo, Delta Ray, SAFE, the SAFE logo, Z-Foam, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, EC2, Celectra and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. The outline and trim scheme of the Firebird Delta Ray were designed by Quique Somenzini in cooperation with Mirco Pecorari of Aircraft Studio Design.
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