Art-Tech F6F Hellcat User manual

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Contents
Specifications for standardversion
Instructions start
Chargemode and warning
TransmitterFeatures
Bindingprocess for DSSS 2.4GHZR/C system
Simulator andtheR/C System
Trouble shooting
Pre flight Checks
Spareparts list
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Statement: Specifications may change without notice, please refer tothe real onefor configuration. 2010.10

ENGLISH PARTS
Please read this manual carefully and follow the instruction
Thank youfor purchasing F6F RadioControlledModelAeroplane.Thismodel useEPO style
foam, whichmakes the modelincrediblystrong and durableeven ina crash. Itis easy to control,with
excellentflightperformance in high-speed,superiorflightstability.Thismodeladopts 3 channelcontrol
mode, withsimplestructure,easymaintenance,withhighscale,vividappearance, and luxuriantpaintings.
This isthe bestmodel for beginner,intermediate and experiencedhobbyenthusiast. We hope it will
bring you more fun while flying.
Specifications for standard version
Specification:
* Wing span: 990mm/39in
* Length: 785mm/30.9in
* Wing area: 18.50dm2
if WingLoading: 53g/dn¥
* Flyingweight:980g/34.6oz
* Propeller: 1160*3
Configuration:
*R/C System: EFLY-4BII 2. 4GHz
* Motor: Out runner Brushless
* ESC: 30A Brushless
* Battery: 3S 11.1V,1600mAh Li-Po/20C
* Servo:9gX4
Warning:
1. Thismodelsisnota toy, itisfor beginner,intermediate and experienced hob by enthusiast.
2. Pleasepaymuchattention tothe warninginformation in thismanual.
3. Itishighly recommended tofly this modelunderguidancefrom an experiencedmodelpilot if
youarea novice/beginner.
4.Acrash can happen if the mod elisnot flownaccording to theseinstructions andifthe pilot is
not experiencedenough.
5.To gain the mostfrom this model you need to improvestep by stepfrombasic training upto
perfect flight beforemovingontoaerobatics.
Completely preassembled.Ready toFly just outof box.
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Please read the following instructions and fully understand it.
1) The model isnot suitable toflyinthe placeslistedbelow, inf
a crowd of people,aroundtelegraph or electricalpoles, aroundcars,near to
traffic or next toa full size air field/airport.
2) Donotflyinbad weather orin highwinds, the lower the wind the better the
modelwillfly.
3) Neverattempt to catch the aircraft in yourhands as thiscouldlead to serious
injury.
4) Thismodel is recommended for peopleover the age of 12 and withexperience,
if underthis ageora novicethen we recommend youget tuitionfrom an
experiencedmodelpilot.
5) Alwaysunplug the flightbatterywhen you finishflying the aircraft.
6) Pleasealwayskeepclear ofthe propellerwhen you connect the flightbattery,
the transmittermust be switch onallthe time the flightbattery is connected.
7) Pleaseremember to turn onthe transmitterfirstbeforeflying and keepaway
from the propellerwhen the flightbattery is connected.
8) Pleasedisconnect the flightbatterybeforeswitching ofthe transmitterwhen
you have finished your flight. Not following this strict procedure can result in
an out of controlledmodel.
9) Do not charge in or on a wet surface.Please pay attention to the chargerwhile
on charge, the maximum timethat the batteryshould be left on charge is four
hours.ItisnormalforthebatterytogetwarmduringusebutnotHOT.
10) Nevercharge ona flammablebase such as carpetetc, we recommendthat
you charge ona concrete floor ora metal tea tray.Whenchargeddisconnect
the batteryfrom the charger andthe chargerfrom the wallsocket.
Always supervise the batterywhencharging, donot leave itonitsownto
charge just in case ofa problem.
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Chargemode and warning
LI-Po battery(balancechanger)
ATI-0910 Li-Po battery(balance changer) specifications
Specifications:
Inputvoltage: DC 10V-15V
Output voltage: DC 7.4V & 11.1V (to2 or3 cellLi-Pobattery)
Chargingcurrent: 0.3A-1 .OA (can be continuouslyadjusted)
Indicatorstate:
Green:Chargecomplete & no battery
Red:Charging
Flash:Dripcurrentcharging
The batteries are inspectedseparately.When the voltage
reaches 4.20V, the chargingprocessstops.
12V DC Powersupplier
Operating
1. Thenplugcigaretteinto its socket incar (Adaptershould be
connected if charge at home:connect the adapter to home
power socket, then plug the adapter' DCendto charger). The
LED willturngreenindicating itis ready for charging.
2. Connect the battery to charger perits interfacemark. TheLED
becomes red,whichmeanscharging isonthe way.
3. Adjust the currentamong 0.3A-1.0A. In order to prolong
battery' life-span, we recommend to chargethem u nder low
current ifyou have enough time.
4. When LED flashing, the chargerwillenter the stage of drip
current charging. TheLED turnsgreenwhen fully
charged ,andthe battery will be used atany time.
Notice
1. Donot insertanythingconductiveinto the coolingholewhenpower ison,or damagewill be caused to
the charger.
2. Whilecharging isin process,please donot make it nearflammablematerials.
3.Itisnot allowed to chargetwo-cell and three-cell Li polybattery atthe sametime.
4. Expect Li polybattery,thischarger isnot allowed for otherkinds of battery.
5. Whilecharging,pleasekeep itoutofthe reach of Children.
6. Whenthischarger isin use,please donotgo away and leave it unwatched, ifany abnormalityoccurs
(such asthe powerindicator is off, the temperature ofthe batteryriserapidly,etc. ) stopcharging
immediately.
7. Please donotuse power with output voltage higherthan 15V.
8. Please donot disassemble the charger orits accessories.
9. When the battery isnot cooldown,please donot urge to charge it.
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Notice
1 .Be fullychargedunder no morethan 1A voltage by using the specifiedcharger.
2.Be discharged under 10C voltage but avoiding discharge time too long to harm the battery.
3.Repeat the first and secondstep one or two times.
4.When the Li-polybattery was storedmorethan 3 months, it needs tobe recharged to
maintain its voltage, and ensure its lifetime.
Safety Instruction of Li-Po/Ni-MHbattery
1. Donot disassemble or reconstruct the battery.
2. Donot short-circuit the battery.
3.Donotuseor leave the batterynearby the fire,stove or heatedplace(morethan 80°C).
4.Donot immerse the battery in water orsea water, donotgetit wet.
5. Donot charge the batteryunder the blazingsunlight.
6.Donot drive a nailinto the battery,strike itby hammer or tread it.
7. Donot impact or toss the battery.
8.Donotusethe batterywithconspicuousdamage or deformation
9.Donot charge a warmbattery.Allow itto coolcompletelybeforeattempting to charge.
10. Donot reversecharge or overdischarge the battery.
11. Donot connect the battery tothe ordinarychargersocket orcar cigarettejack.
12.Donotusethe battery for unspecified equipment.
13. Donot touch the leakingbatterydirectly,pleasewashyourskin or clotheswith
water if they are bedewed by liquidleakingfrom the battery.
14.Donotmixthe Li-Poly battery with other un-chargeable battery in using.
15. Donot continuecharging the batteryover the prescribedtime.
16. Donotputthe batteryinto the microwaveoven or high-pressurecontainer.
17. Donotusethe abnormalbattery.
18. Donotuseor keep the batteryunder the sunlight.
19. Donotusethe battery nearby the place where generates static electricity (over 64V).
20.Donot charge the batterywhen the environmentaltemperature is under 0°C orover45°C.
21. Ifyou find the batteryleaking,smelling or abnormal,stopusing itand return ittothe seller.
22. When the battery is charging,please donot make it near the flammablematerials!
23. Keep the batteryawayfrom the children.
24. Usethe specifiedcharger and observechargingrequirement(under 1 A).
25. Whenusing by minors,parentsshouldshowthem tothe correctinstruction.
Notification forESC
1. The function of this ESCwasinthe best condition after factory setting; please donot change itby yourself.
2. Beforeconnecting the battery,pleasemakesure the throttle and Micro-trim were inthe lowestposition. If
the throttle and Micro-trimwere notinthe lowestposition by mistakeafterconnecting the battery, youcan
cut offthe battery;move the throttle and pitch tothe lowestposition,thenconnect the battery.
3.TheESCofthe airplane wasina goodcoolingpositionafterfactoryassembly;please donot move its
position.
4.TheESC should be connected tothe brushlessmotorcorrectly,otherwise the motor will be reversed
turning, andthe modelairplane cannotfly correctly.
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Transmitter particularintroduce
4 channelfull-scale 2.4GHZ RC device. It havegoodanti-interference,stability and reliability.
Itcanbe used forall ordinaryaeroplanes,glidersmodels, andsoon.
It has simulatorsignal interface, low voltagealarm.
Transmitter particularintroduce
(Mode 2)
Throttle Max
=• Rudder 4 Rudder
left = T" right
Throttle Min
Trim
Chargerport
FrequencySwitch
Aileron
right
Servoreverse
Configured with 2.4G radiocontrolsystemwith a grounddistance of 200meters andAir distance of400 meters.
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The process of frequencybind for DSSSseries 2.4GHz R/C system
* Place the transmitter andthe receiver close to each other within one (1) meter.
Please donot press the frequencybindswitchwhen the Transmitter at workmode, or elseyourdevice will not work!
1. plug the short-circuitpluginto the Receiver
inthe position of BATT. Connect theESCto
receiver for electricitysupply,whichresults to
the indicatorlightglitters.
2. Press the frequencybindbutton,then
turn onthe transmitter1 s power.
3. the indicator light of the receiverwill light,
whichindicatesthat the frequencybind is
successful.
4. Unplug the short-circuit, the indicator
light glitters.
5. Pressfrequencybindbuttonagain togetit
rebound. After the indicatorlight flashesfora
few seconds, it turnsgreen, the transmitter
get intoworkingmode.
6. The indicatorlightturnsbrightagain,
whichmeansthat the radiosystem can
work normallynow.
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Valuable experience
1. Ifyou have a simulator we recommendthat you practicewith it before youfly yourJ-3.This will be very
helpful for yourfirstflight.
2. Check and makesure allthe controlsurfacesworknormally and movetowards the right directionbefore
flying.
3. We recommend that you take the model uptoa height of around100m and thencruise at around 1/3
power. Thiswill be helpful foroutoget familiarwith the performance.
4. Usersshouldcontrol the airplanegently to reduce the risk of crash, andto prolong the workingtime of
theairplane.
5. The turningradiusshould notbetoo tight orthe aircraftcouldbecome outof controlveryquicklywhich
could result inan incidentthat youdidnot intend.
6. Pleasemakesure to take off into the wind. The beginners had better flyin breeze andup wingarea.
Operating Manual for the radio control system
Components totheR/C system
a transmitter, a receiver, a servo, a speed controller
The sketch mapfor connecting the receiver:
Left aileron
servo
o
<5
V)
L
CD
T3
Elevator servo
Right aileron
servo
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Troubleshooting
ProblemCauseSolution
Motordoes notrun
1. Battery isnot fullycharged.
2. The battery of transmitter is
not sufficient
3. Check the wireconnection
inside the model
4. The motor donot work dueto
impact or damage.
5. The frequencybinding ofthe
radiosystemfails
1. Charge the batteries.
2. Install a full chargedbattery
3.Ifany problem,pleasecontact
yourdealer
4. Change a new motor
5. Please dothe frequency
bindingagainaccording tothe
page 06.
No reaction ofthe
controlsurface
1. The servocable didn't plug
properly or invertedplug.
2.The servo is damaged
1. Check the connection of
the servocable
2.Change anotherservo.
Can not fly straight
1 .The rudder isnotinthe center
position ofthe airframe
2.The mainwing isnot fixed in
the centerposition ofthe airframe.
1. Adjust the trimswitch on
the transmitter
2.Re-assembly the mainwing
Can not climb
1. The battery isnot fully charged.
2. Two aileron are biased downward
1. Charger the battery
2. Adjust the inching switch on
the Transmitter.
Limited control range
The batteries are almost flat
Install new batteries
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Inspection and adjustmentbeforeflying
1. Switch for powersupply:Install 8 cellsinto the transmitteraccording tothe symbol of
battery'spolarity,thenturn onthe transmitter.Install the full charged flight batteryinto the battery
compartment ofthe fuselage, and connect the plug of batterywith the electronicSpeedController.
To make sure the radiocontrolsystem is workingwell, you shouldfollow the instruction:turn onthe
transmitterbefore flying (connecting the batterywith ESC plug); and turn offthe power for receiver
firstwhenstopoperation(pulling out battery andESC plug),thenturn offthe transmitter.
2.The rightjoystick of transmittercontrols the aileron by turningleft or right: when you push the
joystick onthe left, the leftaileron of plane will turn upandthe rightaileron of plane will turn down in
response to youraction,viceversa.Beforeflying, putthe trim of aileron tothe middleposition, and
thenadjust the bothailerons tothe neutralpositionwith the clevis.
3The movement ofthe leftjoystick inthe transmittercontrols the power of motor.Whenholding the
fuselage ofthe plane, please keep other objects away from the propeller in case of hurting people or
damaging the propeller. Ifyou push the leftjoystick inthe lowestposition, the power ofthe motor will
cease. Nowthe motor ison standby. You couldcheck the performance ofthe motor by pushing the
joystick up slowly.
4.Theupand down ofthe rightjoystick of transmittercontrols the movement ofthe elevator.When you
push the joystickdown, the elevator of planewill be flying up, viceversa. The beststatebefore
flying isthe elevator,joysticks and trim areallinthe neutralposition.
5. The leftjoystick in transmittercontrol the rudder:when you push the joystick onthe right, the
rudder of planewillturnright in response to youraction,viceversa.Rudder,joysticktrimshould be
in the middlebeforeflying.
6.Ifthe servos and motorgive no responseduring the adjustment,pleasecheck the connection ofthe
servos andESCand makesure the battery is fullycharged.
7. Check theCGofthe model. The proper CG positionshould be 75~85mmawayfrom the leading
edge,pleaserefer tothe picture. Ifinany doubtcontactyourdealer.
Note: The transmitter and receivershould be used inthe same setbutnotbe mixed and usedwith
otherproducts.
(Picture for CG)

Spareparts list
If you need todoany maintenance or repairof the F6F,
pleasecontact the nearestdealer forthe spareparts.
No.:5101F
Fuselage set
No. :5102F
Mainwing set
No. :5103F
Horizontalwing set
No. :5104F
Cowl set
No. :5105F
Motor bracket set
n
No.:5106F
Main wheel set
No.:5107F
Cabin set
No. .-5J151
Propeller set
No. :5J091
Spinner set
No.:3A01V
Motor Brushless
(D4018-950)
No. :33027
30A Brushless ESC
No.:4K131
Li-Po battery(11.1V 1 GOOmAh,)
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