Taiyo Edge 2380-27TX An Airplane User Manual

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Taiyo Edge“ RIC Consumer Service
We want to assist you!
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
Log on: Click "Service" at www.taiyoedge.com
E-mail: helpfitaiyoedgecom
TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HELPLINE
1-833-4-EDGE-RC (1-863-433 4372)
OWNER'S MANUAL
Important! Please read your UFX” Owner's Manual all the way through before operating yourvehicle. Contains
important informationAkeep for future reference. ASSEMBLY REQUIRED.
Safety IFirst —- Adult Supervision Recommended
- Fly your UFX in a safe area away from obstacles or structures that might damage UFX or create an unsafe condition.
. Not indoors, not in streets, not in the dark, not in high winds or bad weather, not under overhead wires, trees or
buildings, or near water!
- Choose a large, flat, wide-open grassy area free of obstacles, including pets, cars, poles, fences and other people.
- Operate on clear, warm or cool days, not under 50° or over 110° F, not in rain, snow, sleet, thunder or lightning.
- Don't touch or try to pick up vehicle when it is in motion. Wait until vehicle and propellers stop completely.
- Keep hair, fingers, face and loose clothing away from propellers while the vehicle is switched on or while the
transmitter is operating.
- Keep power switch on UFX Hub in “CHARGE" position until ready to fly. Do not push the transmitter joystick while
the power switch on UFX is being turned on. Always turn power switch on UFX to “CHARGE" position immediately
alter landing, as soon as propellers stop spinning.
~ Follow the charging instructions provided in this manual. Use only the included field charger to charge UFX.
- Be a responsible UFX operator!
—“
Batteries Required (not included)
One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery required for Transmitter: Charger can be powered by your car‘s 12V accessory power
outlet using included car-charge adapter. (Adult supervision of use of car adapter required.) Or, use 8 "D" Alkaline
Calls (optional, not included) for charger.
Battery Cautions -- CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE
1. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly and follow the toy and battery manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Do not mix old and new batteries.
3. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon—zinc), or rechargeable (nickelcadmium, nickel»metal hydride, rechargeable
alkaline) batteries.
4. Remove weak or dead batteries from product. Remove all batteries from charger and transmitterwhen not in use.
More Ilnportant Battery Information
- Start with all new batteries and always replace ALL 8 vehicle batteries at the same time.
- Make sure battery polarity ldlrection) is correct. nggsgigg;
- Use only battery type(s) recommended. ONLY
- Remove batteries from the product if it will not be used for a long period of time. You must wait
- Battery life may vary with the brand used. 40 mlnutes
- Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries. after first use
- Remove rechargeable batteries from the product before charging. Recharge batteries only before “ESE
under adult supervision and follow the battery and charger manufacturers instructions. recha'9e' °"
‘ Do not short-circuit battery terminals. damage To UFX
may result and
' Keep vehicle and transmitter dry. If they get wet, immediately tu rn off power switch and void your
remove batteries, wipe off excess moisture, and allow to air dry for at least 24 hours. warranty!
See p. 3—4
- Dispose of batteries safely and properly.
Transmitter Battery
1. Slide open BATTERY DOOR on back of
TRANSMITTER (Fig. 7).
2. Insert a fresh, new 9-VOLT ALKALINE
BATTERY with the polarity (+/—) as shown on
bottom of battery compartment (Flg 8).
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE BATTERY POLAle
(DIRECTION, 1 AND - I
3. Hold battery in place with thumb and slide
battery door all the way closed. (Fig. 9).
Assemble charger Base
1. Press POSTS on bottom of LAUNCHER CONE
into HOLES on top of CHARGER BASE. (Fig. 10)
CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
2 Ways to Power the Field charger
(1) CHARGER USES CURRENT FROM YOUR CAR'S 12V ACCESSORY POWER OUTLET VIA
INCLUDED CARACHARGE ADAPTER CORD, OR
(2) YOU CAN INSTALL B "D' CELL ALKALINE BATTERIES IN CHARGER BASE.
Using Power From Your Car -— Adult Supervision Required
1. Make sure POWER SWITCH on BASE is in ‘OFF' POSITION.
2. Insert PLUG on one end of CAR ADAPTER CORD into 12V POWER JACK on CHARGER
BASE. Plug other end into 12VDC accessory power outlet in your car. (Fig. 11)
NOTE: REMOVE CAR POWER ADAPTER FROM CAR POWER OUTLET WHEN NOT IN USE.
MOVE AWAY FROM CAR BEFORE LAUNCHING UFX”.
3. Carefully follow charging procedure (see below).
Using Alkaline Batteries
1. Use small Philips screwdriver to loosen SCREWS on BATTERY DOOR on bottom of
BASE. Remove DOOR. (Fig. 12)
2. Insert 8 FRESH, NEW "D” CELL ALKALINE BATTERIES in the directions shown on the
bottom of the battery compartment.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE BATTERY POLARITY (DIRECTION, + AND — I
3. Replace DOOR and SCREWS. Do not overtighten SCREWS.
charging UFX for Flight
NOTE: READ CAREFULLY—FIRST CHARGE IS DIFFERENT THAN OTHER CHARGES!
FOR FIRST CHARGE ONLY, YOU MUST CHARGE TWICE! AFTER THIS, CHARGE ONLY ONCE.
1. Make sure POWER SWITCH on UFX is in “CHARGE“ position (Fig. 13), and POWER SWITCH
on BASE is in "OFF" POSITION. (Fig. 10)
2. Place cone BASE of UFX into LAUNCHER CONE on CHARGER BASE.
3. Insert CHARGER PLUG of BASE into CHARGER SOCKET on UFX HUB. (Fig. 13)
4. Move CHARGER BASE POWER SWITCH to (1) ”12V” position for Car Charger or (2)
“Batteries‘ position for Alkalines.
5. Push "CHARGE” BUTTON on BASE ONCE. LED indicator will turn GREEN and remain
GREEN until charge is completed a approx. 10 to 15 minutes. (Charging time depends
on battery condition, temperature and other factors.)
6. When GREEN LED goes out, UFX is charged. (First charge only: Press Charge Button
again.) When charging is complete, unplug CHARGER PLUG. (Fig. 13)
7. After first double charge, fly immediately. After first flight (only), you must wait a full
40 mlnutes until UFX's internal battery is completely cool before attempting to
recharge. For subsequent charges, you only need to wait 10-15 mins.
IMPORTANT: COOL-DOWN TIME OF 10-15 MINS. BETWEEN LATER FLIGHTS IS
REQUIRED. CHARGER WILL NOT OPERATE ON A HOT UFX BATTERY TO PROTECT THE
BATTERY FROM DAMAGE CAUSED BY HOT RECHARGING.
"IMPORTANT!
FIRST CHARGE ONLY
You must charge TWICE.
Press "Start" button AGAIN
IMPORTANT!
AFTER FIRST FLIGHT ONLY
You must wait 40 minutes
before attempting to
recharge or damage to
battery may result and void
your warranty! 3
when charging Light goes
off. FLY UFX IMMEDIATELY
AFTER SECOND CHARGE!
All later charges: charge
only once!
charging: Facts and Tips
1. Always charge UFX completely and immediately before flight.
2. it is not necessary to remove the "D" cell batteries from Charger Base when using CAR ADAPTER power.
3. When using “12V" position, if GREEN LED charging indicator does not light, recheck connections and refer to car’s
owner’s manual to see if ignition key needs to be in "Accessory" or other position to turn on power outlet.
4. UFX POWER HUB has an automatic battery temperature sensing system. Between flights, you should allow a 10—15
minute "cool-down" period before attempting to recharge UFX (40 min. after first charge only). If your battery is too hot
to charge correctly (as it may be right after a full flight), the "GREEN" LED indicator will not remain lit after you press
the "CHARGE" button and UFX will not charge. When this happens, simply wait another 5to 10 minutes before
attempting to charge.
5. Field Charger will provide approx. 15 to 20 complete charges with a fresh set of8 ”D" cell alkaline batteries. If GREEN
LED indicator does not remain lit after pressing the CHARGE button. or lights dimly. it's time to install new batteries in
Field Charger.
Flying Your UFX
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THIS MANUAL.
DISREGARD OF CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR DAMAGE TO
UFX THAT IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Always use Field Charger Base as launching platform for your UFX. While UFX can
take off from any flat, smooth surface, it will not take off from grass, weeds, or
uneven surfaces. Always use Field charger to launch UFX from any surface to
avoid damaging UFX wingtips or propellers.
Preflight check
1. Make sure CHARGER PLUG of BASE is disconnected from UFX and wire is out of
the way.
2. Check each of 6 wings to be sure they are locked properly into place. Check 2
motor plugs and antenna plugs to make sure they are plugged in all the way.
3. Turn POWER SWITCH on UFX to ”ON" position. (Fig. 13)
4. Stand well back, about 15 feet, from UFX before launching, and recheck area to
make sure it is clear of other people, animals, trees, buildings, overhead wires, and
other obstructions.
Transmitter Control of Flight
You command UFX to TAKE OFF, CLIMB, DESCEND, and HOVER by simple movements of the transmitter joystick.
Note: Do not touch Transmitter antenna during use.
TAKEOFF: Push JOYSTICK “UP" (red POWER LED on Transmitter will light) to send maximum power to propellers. UFX
will begin to rotate and launch into the air.
CLIMB: Hold JOYSTlCK in ”UP" position and UFX will to climbto altitudes of approx. 100 feet or more (depending on
flying conditions).
NOTE: Limit the altitude during your first few flights to 20 or 30 feet until you have mastered flying UFX and so you can
come down quickly if UFX begins to drift where you do not want it to go. T|me your flights to land before UFX loses
battery power (approx. 2 minutes). Watch for different wind speeds and directions as you climb, and descend quickly if
your UFX begins to drift where it is not safe to fly.
DESCENDIHIJVER: "Pulse" the joystick (push up and release, push up and release, rapidly and repeatedly) to reduce
power to the propellers. This will slow UFX's rotation speed for hovering in place or a controlled descent.
Practice faster and slower pulsing while flying at lower altitudes to learn how UFX responds to your commands to hover
and descend.
IMPORTANT: You must maintain UFX rotation speed to descend safely. Never stop power completely for long enough
for UFX to rotate too slowly or stop. This may cause loss of control and a crash landing, which can seriously damage
your UFX.
LAND: Slow your descent as UDX gels nearer to the ground. When It reaches a height of 1»2 feet above the ground,
ENGINES OFl= (release joystick) for a gentle touchdown to prevent damage to wingtips and propellers.
IMPORTANT!
FIRST FLIGHT ONLY
You must wait 40 minutes
before attempting to recharge
‘ or damage to battery may
result and void your “warranty!4
Takeoff/ Climb Hover/ Descend Engines Off
Transmitter Control of Flight (con‘t.)
After landi |, always wait for the propellers to stop completely before
handling“ UFX. Always turn the power switch on UFX to the OFF
position as soon as the propellers stop.
Be sure to descend quickly if your UFX begins to drift into areas that
are not safe for flying.
Like hot air ballooning or gliding, flights should be planned so that
UFX can travel downwind before landing safely inside the safe. open
flying area. (UFX’s horizontal travel cannot be controlled.)
UFX will climb more slowly or descend, even with joystick in the ”UP”
position, if battery is at the end of its charge. Keep running time
(approx. 2 mins.) in mind as you fly and reduce altitude if you think the
battery is starting to weaken. Note: Rechargeable batteries are not like
alkaline batteries. They run out of power quickly and without much
advance notice.
Maintenance and Repair
UFX requires little maintenance under normal conditions.
1. Wipe UFX and Charger Base with a clean, dry, soft cloth after every
use. Make sure all plugs and sockets of UFX and Base are dry and free
from din and debris.
2. Remove a l batteries from Base and Transmitter after each use. Do
not store with batteries inside.
3. Check wings for flight damage after each use.
Propeller Replacement
IMPORTANT: HOLD MOTOR FIRMLV BETWEEN FINGERS SO STRESS
IS NOT PLACED ON THE W|NG ITSELF
Grip the sides of MOTOR COWLING firmly between your thumb and
index finger and carefully pry the damaged PROPELLER off the shaft
with REMOVAL TOOL (or a penny or other broad, flat object). (Fig, 15)
Still holding MOTOR COWLING firmly between thumb and index
finger, carefully push the new PROPELLER onto the shaft. Be sure
PROPELLER turns freely without touching WING. If it does, pry the
PROPELLER slightly out on shaft until it turns freely without touching
WING.
Wing Repair and Replacement
Minor or even moderate damage to a wing can often be repaired
using a small piece of clear, lightweight tape -- the same kind that
holds the antenna wire to the antenna wing (use ordinary "Scotch"-
type tape or clear package wrapping tape).
In the event of major damage, your UFX comes with an extra yellow
and blue wing and two replacement propellers to allow you to replace
broken parts. Additional wings can be ordered direct from Taiyo Edge.
See enclosecl order form.
Replace Non-Powered Wing
Gently butflrmly swing old wing to the left out of locked position. Tllt
wing upward to unhook and replace with new wing of same color.
Replace Yellow Antenna Wing
1. First disconnect plug, then remove damaged wing as above.
2. An adult should use a scissors to cut a small slit
in the clear plastic wing covering material where
the plug end of the wire enters the wing. (Fig. 16)
3. Carefully pull the wire away from the wing. The
plastic coverning will split to allow removal.
4. Place the antenna wire in the shallow groove of
the new wing, in the same position as on the old
wing. Use a short piece of clear tape to secure each
end ofthe wire. Then use a longer piece of tape to
cover up the middle of the wire and secure it to the
wing.
5. Attach the new wing to the hub and plug it in.
Replace Blue Motor Wing
1. Disconnect plug and remove the damaged wing. You will need to
remove the motor and propeller assembly and then install it on the
replacement wing. First, remove propeller as above.
2. Follow steps 2 and 3 above to free the wire. (Fig. 17)
3. Use a small Philips screwdriver to remove the screws holding the
MOTOR COWLING to the top of the wing and remove the COWLlNG.
4. At the so me time, pull MOTOR & MOUNT from top of wing and
SKID from bottom. Lift MOTOR & MOUNT and pull WIRE assembly
through HOLE in WING. lFig. 18)
5. Install motor onto new wing in reverse order. Insert MOTOR & MOUNT from top and
SKID from bottom. Thread plug end of wire through hole. Place COWLING over MOTOR 81
MOUNT and replace screws. Replace propeller as above, making sure to hold cowling
firmly as you push it on. Tape wire into shallow groove on wing as in step 4 of previous
section. Attach wing to hub and plug it in.
RIC Facts
1. Your UFXTM runs on the 27MHz frequency. In order to run two RIC vehicles in the same
area, they must be on different frequencies or they will interfere with each other. Check
frequency labels on other vehicle and transmitter for l$9M Hz designation. Make sure there
are no 27MHz R/C vehicles around your flight area to cause interference.
2. Transmitter has a range of about 100 feet. Don't fly too far away or you may lose control
of your UFX. If UFX goes out of range, move carefully toward UFX while lifting transmitter
high into airto temporarily increase range.
3. Radio interference can interfere with the control of your UFX. Buildings, walls, power
wires, fences, other R/C transmitters, or CB radio can all cause problems. Pick a place to fly
that's away from these things.
4. Hold Transmitter so antenna points up, not toward the vehicle. Keep UFX within range to
keep co ntrcvl.
5. Turn UFX power switch off after landing as soon as propellers stop. Remove batteries for
storing.
UFX will not respond
UFX will not charge/Green LED
on Base will not light
One motor does not work
Erratic operation, loss of control
coMruAncE wnu rcc nsouunons
. Battery problems! batteries dead or low
- Motor power plugs unplugged
- Dirt in power plugs or sockets
~ Antenna plug unplugged
- Out at range
- Radio interference
- Battery problems/ batteries dead or low
- Charger plug of base not plugged into
charger socket on UFX hub
- Charger base power switch off
- UFX built-in battery (on hot
. Motor power plug unplugged
. Dirt in one power plug pr socket
. Grass or other debris wound around
propeller shaft
- Prop pushed onto shah too far and is
rubbing wing
. Battery problems! batteries dead or low
. Antenna plug unplugged
~ Out pi range
. Radio interference
. Recharge urx hui n battery on Charger Base
~ Replace Transmitter battery with fresh, new Alkaline battery
- Unplug and repiug motor power and antenna plugs
- Unplug, clean, and replug motor power and antenna plugs
- Move closer to urx
- Hold Transmitter high in airto regain control while moving
closer
~ Remove interfering device or move to another location
- Remove and replace ALL a charger D-cells with fresh, new
Alkalines
- Plug Charger Plug into Hub socket
- Turn on pdwerswiich
- Wait for 10-15 mins. ror urx battery to cool and try again
. Unplug and raplug motor power plug
. Unplug, clean, and raplug motor power plug
. Remove debris lrom shaft
. Hold motor lirmlv and use penny or other broad, flat ohiecr
to pull out prop lrcm rubbing wing
- Recharge urx built»in battery on Charger Base
- Replace Transmitter battery with fresh, new Alkaline battery
- Replug Antenna plug
. Move closer to urx
- Held Transmitter high in air in regain control while care'ully
moving closer
~ Remove interfering device or move to another location
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Assembly Required
Remove all UFX components the
packaging and lay them out for
identification. (Fig. 1)
Note: Be careful when unwrapping wire
ties or other packaging material to avoid
damaging parts. Don’t use any sharp tool
that could cut or score wings. Save the
packaging tray to store disassembled UFX
when not in use.
Attaching Wings
1. Study Fig. 2 carefully. it shows which
wings go where, and also the correct
angle to "approach“ the POWER HUB with
each wing. Note POWER SWITCH is in
"CHARGE" position.
2. Push CUTOUT of BOTTOM CLIP of a BLUE MOTOR
WING onto BOTTOM POST on HUB marked "MOTOR“ as
shown in Fig. 3.
3. Holding BOTTOM CLIP against bottom POST, raise
WING so that HOLE in TOP CLIP goes over TOP POST on
HUB. (Fig 3)
4. Swing WING to RIGHT until it locks into place on HUB.
Use gentle but firm pressure. Rock WING gently back and
forth to make sure it is locked into place. (Fig. 4)
5. Connect Z-wire POWER PLUG from WING to Z—wire
POWER JACK in HUB. (Fig 5)
6. Repeat for other BLUE POWER WING and other HUB
POST marked ‘MOTOR‘. (Fig 4)
7. Repeat Steps 2—6 above for YELLOW ANTENNA WING
and POST marked ‘ANTENNA'.
a. Connect 1»wire ANTENNA PLUG from WING to 1vwire
ANTENNA JACK in HUB. (Fig SI
8. Repeat Steps 2—6 above for 3 YELLOW NON-POWER
WINGS and 3 remaining POSTS on HUB.
\ a.
1 Place Lower
, Wing Gllp Ana ,'
a Peg , 1
9. To disassemble for transport and storage.
turn switch to CHARGE position. Unplug all
plugs, swing each WING to left to unlock,
and raise it to remove first bottom, then top
CLIP from POSTS.

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