Air Hogs RC Fire Wing User manual

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• 1 Air Hogs®RC Fire Wing™ Plane
• 1 Charger/Flight Controller
• 1 Instruction Sheet
INSTRUCTIONS
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Experience Radio Controlled flight with the Air Hogs®RC Fire Wing™. The Fire Wing™ makes flying fun & easy!
Just choose the direction you want to fly and squeeze the throttle trigger. The bright LED lights will allow you to easily
maneuver in any lighting! The Fire Wing™ is ultra light and features aerodynamic directional control and damage-
resistant high density foam. The Fire Wing™ also includes an integrated Charger/Flight Controller unit for convenient
portability and easy handling in the field.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the battery
compartment door on the Charger/Flight Controller.
2. Open the battery door and install 4 AA 1.5-V
alkaline batteries (not included). Be careful to
align the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities with
the corresponding markings inside the battery
compartment as shown.
3. Close the battery compartment door and re-tighten
the hold down screw.
Propeller
Wing
Fuselage
Fire WingTMlane Charger/Flight Controller
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Charger/Flight
Controller
Battery
Door
Four
AA
1.5-V
Alkaline
Batteries
Wing
Propeller Guard
Tail
Wing
Antenna
OFF/CHARGE/ON
Switch
Throttle
Trigger
Red
“Charging”
LED
LED
Light
Left/Right Toggle
IM ORTANT TI S:
TURN YOUR CHARGER-FLIGHT CONTROLLER ON AND SQUEEZE
THE THROTTLE OR MOVE THE DIRECTION TOGGLE TO TEST THE
GREEN LED GLOW. TO ENSURE THAT THE BATTERIES ARE
INSTALLED RO ERLY.
Your
Fire WingTM
lane has
pre-installed
rechargeable
batteries
in the plane’s
fuselage.
Because the
Flight Controller’s
AA batteries
are used for
2 functions –
charging and
controlling,
they will need
to be replaced
after every
20 to 25
flights.
After each flight, store the plane in the package
to prevent damage.
RE AIRS
If the wings
on your plane
get damaged
they can be
easily repaired
with clear tape as
shown.
2
Rudder
Tail Wing
Green
“Power ON”
LED
LED Light
WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THE MIDDLE
CHARGE OSITION AND CONNECTED TO THE LANE, THE RED
LED SHOULD BLINK TO RESENT CHARGING IN ROGRESS.
Antenna

RE-FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT CHECK
CHARGING YOUR LANE
1. Push the plane’s
ON/OFF switch
up to turn the
plane OFF.
4. Set the
charger/flight
controller
switch to the
middle
CHARGE
position.
3. Push the charge
nozzle all the
way into the
plane’s charger
port located on
the bottom of
the plane.
2. Flip the charge
door open to
reveal the
charge nozzle.
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FLYING INSTRUCTIONS
Pull the
plane’s
ON/OFF
switch down
to the ON
position to
start the
engine.
Fully extend the
controller antenna.
Push the
charger/controller
switch to the ON
position.
Green
LED only
will glow
when you
squeeze
the throttle
trigger or
move the
direction
toggle.
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3
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5. During the charging
process, the red LED
will blink. When the Fire
Wing™ is fully charged
the light will switch to off.
6. Remove charge
nozzle gently from the
plane’s charge port.
Store charge nozzle
and close the charge
door.
FLYING INDOORS?
NOTE: Always get a parent’s permission
to fly your Fire WingTindoors.
Location – Fly in a wide open room, far
from breakable items – an empty double
car garage or unfinished basement are
great options. Avoid flying near vents
and/or fans, as they may overpower the
plane and make it difficult to control.
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Important Charging Information:
•Before taking your initial flight, charge the plane for a complete charge cycle on your charger.
•Depending upon the length of future play, you will not need to complete a full charge before each flight.
NOTE: A shortened charge results in a shorter play time (may take up to 1/2 hour to fully charge).
Red LED
Charge
Light
Charge
Door
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1. Location – Fly in a large wide open, grassy location that is free of
buildings, trees, overhead wires, and other obstructions. Do not fly
near people or animals.
2. Weather – Fly on mild, sunny days. Do not fly in electrical storms, rain,
sleet, snow or other adverse weather conditions. Do not fly if the
temperature is below 45°F/7°C. In very cold temperatures, the plane will
become fragile and the engine performance will decrease.
3. Wind Conditions – Do not fly in wind. Winds may overpower the plane
and make it difficult to control. In windy conditions, it may appear as
though you have no control over the plane.
Holes in plug
must align
with pins in
plane.
CHARGE
ON
ON
OFF
When
preparing
for take
off, check
the direction of
the wind.
Launch the plane into
the wind and parallel to
the ground.
TI : Always launch your plane
into the wind for the best
take off and flight results.
The wind will blow against
your face, if you are facing
the correct direction.

CONTROLLING LANE FLIGHT
Turn
plane
OFF
by pushing
the switch
to the U
position.
Turn the charger/flight controller
OFF by pushing the switch to
the left position.
ONCE THE LANE HAS LANDED
To maintain altitude, slowly pulse
the throttle trigger inward. Too much
throttle can cause the plane to stall.
Throttle Trigger
Direction
Toggle
Charger/Flight
Controller
2
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TO LAND
Select a soft grassy area, and slowly
release pressure on the throttle trigger.
To ACCELERATE upwards
increase the pressure on the
throttle trigger.
RIGHT TURN
ove the directional
toggle to the RIGHT.
Direction
Toggle
LEFT TURN
ove the direction
toggle to the LEFT.
Charger/Flight
Controller
Throttle Trigger
OFF
OFF

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
IM ORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
ROBLEM
Plane will not start or
has low power.
Plane will not turn.
Plane is flying too low.
Plane is flying too high.
CAUSE
1. Plane not charged.
2. Battery power is drained.
3. Plane was not set to OFF during
charging.
4. Charger/Flight Controller was not set
to “Charger/Flight Controller OFF”.
1. Controller is not ON.
2. Controller antenna is not extended.
3. It’s a windy day or you’re flying by a
vent/fan.
1. Needs more power.
2. The four AA batteries in the
Charger/Flight Controller are drained.
1. Need to decrease power.
SOLUTION
1. Charge plane for a complete charge cycle.
2. Replace the Charger/Flight Controller batteries after 20 flights.
3. The plane won’t accept a charge in the ON position. Always set
to “OFF” before charging.
4. The Charger/Flight Controller will NOT charge in the “OFF
or ON” position. Always set the Charger/Flight Controller to
“CHARGE” before attempting to charge.
1. Set Controller to “Controller ON”
2. Fully extend Controller antenna before flying.
3. Do not fly in winds. Windy conditions will limit and prevent
your ability to control the plane. If flying indoors, do not fly near
a vent/fan.
1. Squeeze the Throttle Trigger.
2. Install new batteries.
1. Gently release pressure on the Throttle Trigger.
Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Use only batteries
recommended in the instruction sheet. Be careful to install the batteries
with the correct polarity, as indicated.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.
• Battery installation should be done by an adult.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Different types of batteries, or new and used batteries are not to
be mixed.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversely affect the
performance.
REQUIRED BATTERIES: Charger/Flight Controller takes 4 AA Alkaline Batteries (not included).
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: 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 harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu-
lar installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC STATEMENTS:
Contain Lithium Polymer
battery. Battery mu t be
recycled or di po ed
of properly.
Spin Master Ltd., 450 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1B6 Canada
Spin Master, Inc., PMB #10053, 300 International Drive, Suite 100,
Williamsville, NY 14221, USA
Spin Master Toys Far East Limited, m #1113, 11/F,
Chinachem Golden Plaza, 77 Mody d., Tsimshatsui E., Kowloon, HK
North American Consumer Information
Phone: [phone]
www.spinmaster.com
Air Hogs ® is a registered trademark and
Fire Wing TM is a trademark of Spin Master Ltd.
© 2007 Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
Manufactured for and distributed by Spin Master Ltd.
Conforms to safety standards ASTM F963-03,
egulatory equirements. Products and colors
may vary. Please retain this information for future reference.
MADE IN CHINA.
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Your plane is equipped with a Lithium olymer battery; please also
pay attention to the following cautions for safe use:
• Do not dispose the battery in fire or heat.
• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater.
• Do not strike or throw the battery against hard surfaces.
• Do not immerse the battery in water. Keep the battery in a cool dry
environment.
• When charging, only use the battery charger specifically for that purpose.
• Do not over-charge the battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
• Do not directly solder the battery or pierce the battery with a nail or other
sharp objects.
• Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
• Charge the battery every 6 months.
• Turn off your equipment power switch after use.
• As for a used battery, please recycle the battery by covering the terminals
with insulation tape or inserting into an individual polybag.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ BEFORE CHARGING OR USING BATTERY.
WARNING: Change or modification not expre ly approved by the party re pon ible for compliance could void the u er’ authority to operate the equipment.