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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 Wingtip and Vertical Fin Installation Double sided tape Wing Fin Clear tape Clear tape Clear tape Double sided tape...
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Page 6: 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. Keep immobile and out of the wind for 5 seconds Firebird Delta Ray... -
Page 7: Control Direction Test
Control Direction Test Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitters SAFE flight mode switch set to Experienced mode (position 2). Up Elevator (climb) 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 8: 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 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. Climbs at 100% throttle CH 5 CH 5 CH 5 Beginner SAFE Mode (Switch Position 0) Easy Launching Launching is easier in Beginner mode if you hold the Panic Recovery button. Press and CH 5 CH 5... - Page 9 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: Pitch (nose up and down) and Roll (wing tips up CH 5 and down) angles are limited to help you keep Pitch Roll the aircraft airborne Self-leveling...
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Page 10: Post Flight
Landing 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 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 warranty. -
Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty 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 What this Warranty Covers Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original and workmanship at the date of purchase. boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides What is Not Covered tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/ commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or content/_service-center_render-service-center. If you do not have internet maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number... -
Page 14: Warranty And Service Contact Information
Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/Re- (Repairs and Repair Requests) questForm/ www.quickbase.com/db/ Horizon Product Support 4105 Fieldstone Rd bghj7ey8c?a=GenNewRecord United States of America (Product Technical Assistance) Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA Air 888-959-2305 sales@horizonhobby.com Sales Air 888-959-2305... -
Page 15: Compliance Information For The European Union
Compliance Information for the European Union BE BG GR HU MT NL Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2013071101 Product(s): HBZ Delta Ray RTF Item Number(s): HBZ7900 Equipment class: The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive 2006/95/EC: EN 300-328 V1.7.1: 2006 EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012 EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009 EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011 EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 EN55024:2010 Signed for and on behalf of:...
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