WATT AGE J-3 ElectriCub Manual de usuario
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The Wattage Electric Cubis distributed exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors 18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92728
All contents copyright © 2001, Global Hobby Distributors Version V1.0 May 2001
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT
The Wattage Electric Cub is intended for individuals 12 years of age or older. Children under
12 years of age should always be accompanied by an adult when either assembling or flying
the Electric Cub.
WARNING
Do not leave your model in an extremely hot environment (like the back of your car in direct
sunlight) for any length of time. The extreme heat could cause damage to the plastic and/or
foam your model is made from.
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Thank you for purchasing the new Wattage Electric Cub and welcome to the sport of radio control flying. Before
completing the final assembly of your new Electric Cub, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its
entirety. Doing so will ensure success the first time around!
IMPORTANT
Before beginning assembly make sure you have all of the parts shown below:
Fuselage Assembly Wing Assembly
(do not remove tape holding wing
halves together)
Vertical Tail
3ch. Transmitter
Battery Charger
Flight Battery Propeller
Transmitter Flag
Landing Gear Assembly
Wing Brace
Rubber Bands
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Here's what you'll need to get your Electric Cub flying:
If any of the parts listed on page # 2 are missing, or if you have any questions during assembly, please contact us. We're
here to help you. You can reach us at the following address:
Wattage Customer Care
18480 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92728
Phone (714) 963-0329
Fax (714) 964-6236
E-mail: service@globalhobby.net
For Your Convenience:
We have included a glossary of terms on the back page of this manual. Check it out if you come across any terms that are
unfamiliar to you.
We know you're excited to get your new Electric Cub flying, but take your time. Taking your time will ensure the best
possible success and fun with the Electric Cub.
If you encounter any problems with your Electric Cub check the troubleshooting guide on page # 19.
OUR GUARANTEE
Wattage guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase. This does
not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. In no case shall Wattage's liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit.
InthatWattagehasnocontroloverthefinalassemblyormaterialusedforfinalassembly, no liability shall be assumed for
any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final user-
assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
Eight AA Alkaline Batteries
Small Phillips Screwdriver
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You're ready to start, aren't you? Lets go!
Step 1: Installing the Transmitter Batteries
❑Removethebatterycoverbypushingdownwithyour
thumbs at the two marks shown.
❑Install8fresh AAAlkalinebatteries, being carefulto
watch that the polarity is correct for each battery.
❑Push the battery cover back into place until you hear
it "click" into position.
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Step 2: Charging the Flight Battery
❑Plug the flight battery connector into the battery
chargerconnector. Whenplugged in properly you should
hear the connectors "click" together.
☛Note that the plugs can be plugged in only one way.
❑Plug the charger into a 110VAC wall outlet.
❑Charge the flight battery for 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Be
careful not to overcharge the battery.
❑To unplug the connectors, squeeze the tab on the
battery connector and pull the two connectors apart.
Step 3: Installing the Vertical Tail
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❑Using a small phillips head screwdriver, carefully
remove the screw from the vertical tail mount.
❑Set the screw aside for now.
❑InserttheZ-shapedbend(Z-bend)inthepushrodwire
into the middle holeintheplasticcontrolhornontheside
of the vertical tail.
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❑When installing the Z-bend, make sure the longer
portion of the wire is facing toward the top of the plastic
control horn.
❑Carefully push the vertical tail down into the plastic
mount.
❑Pushthetailforwardorbacktolineuptheholethough
theside ofthetail withtheholes inthesides ofthemount.
❑Installandtighten the screwyouremovedpreviously
to hold the vertical tail in place.
☛Do not overtighten the screw or you might strip out
the plastic mount.
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Step 4: Installing the Landing Gear
❑Line up the bend in the landing gear wire with the
plastic slot in the bottom of the fuselage.
☛Theslotbehindtheplasticmountisacoolingslotfor
the flight battery.
❑Push the landing gear wire firmly down into the slot.
❑Align the propeller with the motor shaft.
Step 5: Installing the Propeller
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❑Push the propeller firmly onto the motor shaft.
Step 6: Installing the Wing
❑Unfoldthewing,makingsurenottodamage theclear
tape that holds the wing halves together.
☛Do not cut or remove the clear tape that holds the
wing halves together. This tape prevents the wing halves
from coming apart during flight.
❑Look carefully at the plastic wing brace. Notice that
the top front of the brace is flat.
☛The front of the wing brace will go toward the front
of the wing.
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❑Line up the centerline of the wing with the center of
the fuselage.
❑Settheplasticwingbraceoverthemiddleofthewing.
☛Remember,thefrontofthebracegoestowardthefront
of the wing.
❑Install the rubber bands to hold the wing brace and
wing firmly in place.
❑Use two rubber bands per side (four total) to hold the
wing in place.
☛It is not necessary to use more than four rubber
bands, but if you use less, the wing may move during
flight, resulting in poor flight performance.
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Step 7: Installing the Flight Battery
❑Pullthemotoron/offswitchback towardyou tomake
sure the motor is in the off position.
❑Turn on the transmitter. Both the green and the red
LED's should light up.
IMPORTANT
Always make sure you turn on the transmitter first,
before installing the flight battery. After you're done
flying, remove the flight batteryfirst, then turn off the
transmitter.
☛This will prevent unexpected radio signals from in-
terfering with your radio system.
❑Removetherubberbands,wingbraceandwing from
the fuselage. Set them aside.
❑Plug the connector on the flight battery into the
connector that is inside the fuselage. When plugged in
properly you should hear the connectors "click".
☛Note that the plugs can be plugged in only one way.
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