Flyzone HCAA42 - Manual (Page 13)

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If tail weight is required simply adhere it to the side of the
fuselage under the horizontal stabilizer.
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5. Recheck the C.G. to make certain the model still
balances where required. Once fi nished, remove the battery.
Never charge the battery while it is installed in the model.
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6. Later, once you become an expert at fl ying your Cessna,
you may change the fl ying characteristics by changing the
balance point—but do not go beyond the marks you already
made on the bottom of the wing. Moving the C.G. forward
(nose heavy) will improve the model’s stability. This could
be an advantage on breezy days. Moving the C.G. aft (tail
heavy) will make the model more responsive.
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
Identify Your Model
No matter if you fl y at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or
if you fl y somewhere on your own, you should always have
your name, address, telephone number and AMA number on
or inside your model. It is required at all AMA R/C club fl ying
sites and AMA sanctioned fl ying events and simply a “good
idea” even if fl ying somewhere else. Write this information
on a strip of masking tape and place it on the inside of the
battery hatch (or simply write the information directly on the
battery hatch).
Charge the Battery
Be certain to refer to the instructions that accompany the
charger to properly and safely charge the battery that goes
in the model and powers the motor and controls. Read and
follow the battery charging precautions that follow.
Battery Charging Precautions
1. Be careful to avoid overcharging the battery!
2. Remember to check the temperature of the battery during
the charge. The batteries should not get hot. If they do,
unplug them from the charger.
3. If you use a different battery charger, charge this battery
pack at a maximum charge rate of 1.8 amps. A higher
charge rate will charge the battery pack too quickly and
heat up the wires.
4. A properly-cared-for battery pack will last a long time. If
the battery pack is continually overcharged or charged
at too high of a rate, the life of the battery pack will be
shortened.
WARNING: Misuse or malfunction may overheat the
battery and charger, resulting in personal injury or damage
to surroundings.
LITHIUM BATTERY
HANDLING & USAGE
WARNING!! Read the entire instruction sheet included with
the battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause
permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and
cause bodily harm!
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ONLY use a LiPo approved charger. NEVER use a
NiCd/NiMH peak charger!
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NEVER charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.
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ONLY charge through the “charge” lead. NEVER
charge through the “discharge” lead.
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NEVER charge at currents greater than 1C.
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ALWAYS set charger’s output volts to match
battery volts.
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ALWAYS charge in a fi reproof location.
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NEVER trickle charge.
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NEVER allow battery temperature to exceed
150°F (65°C).
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NEVER disassemble or modify pack wiring in any
way or puncture cells.
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NEVER discharge below 2.75V per cell.
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NEVER place on combustible materials or leave
unattended during charge or discharge.
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ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
FLYING THE CESSNA SKYLANE
The Cessna Skylane is in the confi guration of a standard
trainer (light weight, tricycle landing gear, high wing).
The Cessna is easy to fl y even for pilots with moderate
experience. If you have not previously fl own a trainer it is
strongly suggested that you learn to fl y with the assistance
of an experienced pilot to help you with the fi rst few fl ights.
Find a Suitable Flying Site
Find a fl ying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and
other obstructions. Until you know how much area will be
required and have mastered fl ying your Cessna, a site at least
the size of two or three football fi elds should be adequate—a
fl ying fi eld specifi cally intended for R/C planes is best. Don’t
fl y within six miles of R/C fl ying fi elds and never fl y near
people—especially children who can wander unpredictably.