VolantexRC TW-759-1 User manual

TW-759-1
Specification
ASW28
Wing Span:
Length:
Flying Weight
:
Battery:
Motor:
ESC:
Radio:
Range:
2540mm ( 63")
1132mm ( 41.1")
1050g
11.1V/1500mAh / 20C
Brushless 850KV
30A Brushless ESC
2.4G 6-Channel Proportional Control
600m

We , as the kit manufacturer have providedyou with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the quality and
flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it. Therefore,
we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no represent ations are expressed or implied as to the performance or
safety of your c o
mpleted model.
This airplane is not a toy, but rather a sophisticated working model that
functions very much like a full size airplane. Because of its perfor
mance
capabilities, the plane, if not assembled and operated correctly could possibly
cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage property.
Keep items that could become entangled aw ay from the rotating propeller,
including loose clothing and toolsetc. Be especially sure to keep your
hands, face and other parts of your body away from the propeller blades.
As the user of this product you are solely and wholly responsible for oper-
ating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result
in damage to the property of others.
Y ou must assemble the model according to the instructions. Do not alter or
modify the model in anyway, as doing so may result in an unsafe or
unflyable mode l. In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the
photos due to updates. In these instances the written instructions
should be considered as correct.
If you are not an experienced pilot or have not flown this type of model
before, we recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced
pilot in your R/C club for your first flight. If you are not a member of a club,
your local hobby shop should have information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots.
This model has been flown and flight tested to beyond normal limits, but if
the plane is used for extreme and high stress flying such as racing , or if
a motor larger than the one in the recommended range is used, the
modeler is respon sible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress points
and / or substituting hardware more suitable for the increased stresses.
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Kit Contents
Assemble The Plane
2. Glue the wingtip to the main
wing.

3. Insert the fin joiner into
the corresponding holesin the
rear of the fuselage.
4. Connect the servo wire to
the extension lead.
5. Install the fin tothe fuselage with the screw provided.
6. Install all the servohornsusing the screws provided.
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7. Install the tailplane tothe fin using the screw provided.

9. Connect the pushrod to the servo arm and fix the servo arm to the
rudder servo with a screw (do not connect the pushrod to the horn at this point)
10. Connect the aileron pushrods to the servo arms and fix the servo arms
with a screw, (do not connect the pushrods to the horns at this point)
8. Connect the pushrod to the
rudder servo arm.
12. Put the metal joiners through
the
corresponding hole
of the
fuselage and con-
nect the servo wires of the
ailerons and flaps.
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11. Insert the metal wing joiners to the
main wing.

13 . Connect the main wings to thefuselage using the plastic clips.
Ensure that hear and feel a sound “click” when fitting the main wings to the fuselage,
this tells you that the wings have located properly.
With the transmitter turned on and the LiPo flight battery connected to the
ESC
( and installed in the battery compartment) it’s now possible to conn-
ect the pushrods to the rudder and elevator control surfaces and to ‘center’
the surfaces accordingly.
Firstly, be sure to center the elevator and rudder ( aileron ) trim levers. Press
the trim button till it has a short and big drop sound, ( a long and big
drop sound
means you reach the end of the trim in one side).
With the trim levers centered, carefully spread open each ‘clevis’ ( the white
color plastic part installed on the threaded end of the metal pushrod ) so you
can insert the pin in the OUTERMOSThole on each control horn. It may be
helpful to insert a flat blade screwdriver (not included) into the clevis then
carefully ‘twist’it until it disengages the pin from the hole in the clevis. Also,
it is not necessary to ‘snap’the clevis back together until the centering adj-
ustments are complete.
Centering the Control Surfaces
14. Plug in the battery then secure
the canopy.
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NOTE:You should always rotate the clevis until the pin is perpendicular with
the control horn to ensure the pin is not under any excessive load/ pressure
when inserted in the hole and during operation. In some cases it may not be
possible to ‘exactly’center the surface mechanically while properly aligning the
pin. In these cases be sure the pin is properly aligned then adjust the position
of the trim lever slightly as needed.Also, it will likely be necessary to make
After connecting the clevises to the control horns view the vertical tail and rud-
der from directly above.The rudder should be ‘ in line ’with the vertical tail
when it’s properly ‘centered’. However, if the rudder is angled off to the right or
left you can adjust the length/position of the pushrod/clevis so the surface
is centered ‘mechanically’ while the trim lever on the transmitter is centered.
If the rudder is angled off to the left carefully remove the clevis from the control
horn and screw it ‘in’(clockwise) one half to one full turn then insert the pin back
into the outermost hole in the control horn. Or, if the rudder is angled off to the
right carefully remove the clevis from the control horn and screw it ‘out’(coun-
ter-clockwise) one half to one full turn then insert the pin back into the outer-
most hole in the control horn.
View the vertical tail and rudder from directly above again and continue adju-
sting the length/position of the pushrod/ clevis until the rudder is centered ap-
propriately.
Rudder NOT
properly centered Rudder properly
centered
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further adjustments to the position of the trim lever during flight as most surf-
aces do not end up in exactly the centered position when an airplane is trim-
med pr operly for actual flight (but ‘centered’is still the best starting point).
Follow the same steps outlined for centering the rudder to center the elev-
ator (and aileron) as well.
Also, we strongly recommend installing the included ‘clevis keepers’to provide
added security for the clevises.Typically you can carefully slide the keeper s
over the clevises when they are not connected to the control horn.Then, after
connecting the clevis to the control horn and ‘ snapping ’the clevis together
you can slide the keepers into a position that does not allow them to ‘bind’ag-
ainst the control horn during movement of the surface.
Center of Gravity
56 5 mm
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The ideal C of G position is 56mm behind the leading edge measured
at where the wing meets the fuselage (you can safely be + or -
5mm either side of this measurement).The C of Ghas a GREAT
effect on the way the model flies.If the C of Gis too far aft ( tail
heavy ), the model will be too responsive and difficult to control. If
the C of Gis too far forward (nose-heavy), the model will be too
stable and not re-sponsive enough. Inorder to obtain the correct
C of G as specified, add weight to the fuselage or move the battery
position. Check the C of G.before you fly.
Battery Warnings
IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer LiPo) batteries are significantly more vola-
tile than alkaline, NiCd or NiMH batteries which are also used in RC applications.
All instruc tions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property
damage and/ or personal injury as mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in
fire.
By handling, charging or using the included LiPo battery you assume all risks assoc-
iated with LiPo batteries. If you do not agree with these conditions, please return
your complete product in new, unused condition to the place of purchase immediately.
You must read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling,
charg ing or using the LiPo battery.
• You must charge the LiPo battery in a safe area away from flammable materials.
• Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time. When charging the bat-
tery you should always monitor the charging process and react immediately to
any potential problems that may occur.
• After flying / discharging the battery you must allow it to cool to ambient /
room temperature before recharging. Also, it is NOT necessary or recommended
to disch arge the battery ‘completely’ before charging ( LiPo batteries have no
‘memory’ and it’s safe to charge partially discharged batteries when using an
appropriate charger that is set correctly).
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• To charge the battery you must use only use the included Charger or a suitable
compatible LiPo battery charger. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing
property damage and/ or personal injury. DO NOT use a NiCd or NiMH charger to
charge Li-Po batteries.
• If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to ball-
oon or swell, discontinue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely
disconnect the battery then place it in a safe , open area away from flammable
materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes. Continuing to charge or disch-
arge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire. A battery
that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed
from service completely and not used anymore. Dispose of as per
regulations.
• Store the battery partially charged (approximately 50% charged/3.85V per cell),
at room temperature (approximately 68–77° Fahrenheit [F] ) and in a dry area for
best results.
• When transporting or temporarily storing the battery, the temperature range
should be from approximately 40–100°F. Do not store the battery or model in a hot
car or direct sunlight whenever possible. If stored in a hot garage or car the battery
can be damaged or even catch fire.
• Do not over discharge the LiPo flight battery. Discharging the LiPo flight battery
to a voltage that is too low can cause damage to the battery resulting in reduced
power, flight duration or failure of the battery entirely. If this happens usually
you will not be able to recharge the battery, do not try forcing a charge into it
as this could cause the battery to swell and catch fire.
• LiPo cells should not be discharged below 3.0V each under load. In the case of
the 2-Cell/ 2S 7.4V LiPo battery used to power the plane you will not want to
allow the battery to fall below 6.0V during flight.
The included ESC features a ‘soft’ low voltage cutoff ( LVC ) that smoothly
reduces power to the motor (regardless of the power level you have set with the
throttle stick) to let you know the voltage of the battery is close to the 6.0V
minimum.
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