Spin Master Air Hogs Aero Ace - Manual (Page 4)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
PROBLEM
Plane will not start or
has low power.
Plane will not turn.
Plane is flying too low.
Plane is flying too high.
Level flight is hard to maintain.
Motors don’t stop when
Controller is turned OFF.
CAUSE
1. Plane not charged.
2. Battery power is drained.
3. Plane was not set to OFF during
charging.
4. Charger/Controller was not set to
“Charger OFF”.
1. Control is not ON.
2. Controller antenna is not extended.
3. It’s a windy day or you’re flying by a
vent/fan.
4. Trim knob needs adjusting.
5. Rudder needs adjusting.
1. Needs more power.
2. The six AA batteries in the Charger/
Controller are drained.
3. Horizontal Stabilizer needs adjusting.
1. Need to decrease power.
1. Horizontal Elevator needs adjustment.
1. Set to full throttle.
SOLUTION
1. Charge plane for a complete charge cycle.
2. Replace the Charger/Controller batteries after 20 flights.
3. The plane won’t accept a charge in the ON position. Always set to
“OFF” before charging.
4. The Charger/Controller will NOT charge in the “Control ON” position.
Always set the Charger/Controller to “OFF” before attempting to charge.
1. Set Controller to “Controller ON”
2. Fully extend Controller antenna before flying.
3. Do not fly in winds. Windy conditions will limit and prevent your ability
to control the plane. If flying indoors, do not fly near a vent/ fan.
4. See Flight Adjustments #2 and #3.
1. Press the Toggle UP.
2. Install new batteries.
3. See Flight Adjustments #4.
1. Press the Toggle DOWN.
1. See Flight Adjustments #4.
1. Turn Controller ON, reduce throttle to 0 and turn Controller OFF.
Battery installation should be performed by an adult. Use only batteries
recommended in the instruction sheet. Be careful to install the batteries
with the correct polarity, as indicated.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard or rechargeable batteries.
• Battery installation should be done by an adult.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being
charged (if removable).
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision
(if removable).
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy.
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
• Different types of batteries, or new and used batteries are not to
be mixed.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed, as they will adversely affect the
performance.
REQUIRED BATTERIES: Charger/Controller takes 6 AA Alkaline Batteries (not included).
This device compiles with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC STATEMENTS:
Contains Lithium Polymer
battery. Battery must be
recycled or disposed
of properly.
Spin Master Ltd., 450 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1B6 Canada
Spin Master, Inc., PMB #10053, 300 International Drive, Suite 100,
Williamsville, NY 14221, USA
Spin Master Toys Far East Limited, Rm #1113, 11/F,
Chinachem Golden Plaza, 77 Mody Rd., Tsimshatsui E., Kowloon, HK
Spin Master France SAS, 36 rue de Silly, 92100 Boulogne, France
North American Consumer Information
Phone: 1-800-622-8339
www.spinmaster.com
Air Hogs TM and Aero Ace TM
are trademarks of Spin Master Ltd.
© 2004 Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
Manufactured for and distributed by Spin Master Ltd.
Conforms to safety standards ASTM F963-03,
EN71 Regulatory Requirements. Products and colors may vary.
Please retain this information for future reference.
MADE IN CHINA.
Asst. #44197 U.S. English REV 1
TM
Your plane is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery; please also
pay attention to the following cautions for safe use:
• Do not dispose the battery in fire or heat.
• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as fire or heater.
• Do not strike or throw the battery against hard surfaces.
• Do not immerse the battery in water. Keep the battery in a cool dry
environment.
• When charging, only use the battery charger specifically for that purpose.
• Do not over-charge the battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
• Do not directly solder the battery or pierce the battery with a nail or other
sharp objects.
• Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
• Charge the battery every 6 months.
• Turn off your equipment power switch after use.
• As for a used battery, please recycle the battery by covering the terminals
with insulation tape or inserting into an individual polybag.
CAUTION:
PLEASE READ BEFORE CHARGING OR USING BATTERY.