ParkZone PKZ4980 - Manual (Page 2)

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Fast, agile and armed to the teeth, Willy Messerschmitt’s
Bf-109 dominated European skies at the outset of World
War II. With the exception of Britain’s Spitfire, the “109”
outclassed nearly every other fighter it faced between
1939 and 1941. In that short time, its pilots, many of
whom had honed their tactics in the Spanish Civil War,
racked up thousands of aerial victories. Now anyone
with a DSM2 ™ aircraft system can experience the thrill of
flying the Messerschmitt on a smaller scale with this fully-
aerobatic, brushless-powered Bind-N-Fly ™ reproduction
from ParkZone. And getting it airborne is about as
simple as it gets. Just attach the wing and tail, charge
the battery, bind the receiver to your full range DSM2
transmitter and you’re flying.
The ParkZone
® Messerschmitt Bf-109G comes out of the
box with a realistic Luftwaffe paint scheme inspired by the
markings of a Bf-109 flown by Eric Hartmann—Germany’s
leading WWII ace. Other scale touches include landing
gear doors, exhaust stacks, gun ports and a port-side
supercharger intake.
Charge-and-Fly
™ convenience, outstanding fl ight
performance and beautiful scale detail—with the
ParkZone Messerschmitt Bf-109G, you get it all.
Your Bf-109G BNF already has the 3-wire servos, a
ParkZone 15-size low-Kv outrunner brushless motor, an
E-flite ® 30A brushless ESC, 3-cell 1800mAh Li-Po battery
pack, and a Spektrum ™ DSM2 full range AR500 receiver
installed. The decals have already been applied, as well.
You will only need to add your own full range DSM2
transmitter. In as little as an hour, you can be ready for
your first flight with the Bf-109G BNF. This means you
can spend your time refining your flying skills, not your
building skills.
Warning: Although your ParkZone Bf-109G BNF comes
almost ready to fly, this aircraft is for experienced RC
pilots only and is not a toy! Misuse of the plane can
cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.
Therefore, only an experienced RC pilot should fly it.
Note: A 4-channel or greater radio is required for the
Bf-109G. A 5-channel or greater will be needed if the
optional flaps are used.
Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is
not a toy. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision.
Bf-109G BNF Instruction Manual
Step 1
Charging the Aircraft Battery
Your Bf-109G comes with a DC balancing charger and
3S Li-Po battery. You must charge the included Li-Po
battery pack with a Li-Po specific charger only (such
as the included charger). Never leave the battery and
charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to
follow the instructions properly could result in a fire. When
charging, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistant
surface. It is recommended to charge the battery pack
while you are assembling the aircraft. The flight battery
will be required to confirm proper aircraft operation in
future steps.
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
• Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs
• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp
• Simple single push-button operation
• LED charge status indicator
• LED cell balance indicator
• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status
• 12V accessory outlet input cord
Specifications
• Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp
• Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum
capacity of 300mAh
• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp
3S 11.1V 1800mAh Li-Po Battery Pack
The ParkZone 3S Li-Po battery pack features a
balancing lead that allows you to safely charge your
battery pack when used with the included ParkZone Li-Po
balancing charger.
To Complete the Charging Process
1. Attach the input cord of the charger to the
appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet),
or use the HBZ6513 (Alligator Clip input adapter for
12V) and attach to 12V DC power supply. Once
your charger has been correctly powered up, there
will be an approximate 3-second delay and then you
will hear an audible “beep” and the green (ready) LED
will flash.
2. Refer to the chart below to select the appropriate
charge rates:
300—400mAh 300mAh
500—1000mAh 500mAh
1000—1500mAh 1A
1500—2000mAh 1.5A
2000mAh + 2.0A
BATTERY CAPACITY MAX. CHARGE RATE
Warning: Selecting a charge rate higher than 1x
battery capacity may cause a fire.
3. Select the proper number of cells that you will be
charging, either 2 or 3 cells.
4. Locate the safety charge lead on the battery pack.
The charge lead of a 3-cell Li-Po battery will plug
into the larger 4-pin port on the bottom right of the
charger. A 2-cell pack will need to plug into the 3-pin
port on the bottom left of the charger. Once the
battery is properly plugged into the correct port,
it will beep 3 times if it is a 3-cell, and twice if it is
a 2-cell pack. Once this is done, you are ready to
proceed to charge the battery pack.
5. Push the start button to begin the charging process.
Once this is done, the charger will make an audible
beep that matches the cell count, and then the red
(charge) LED will begin to flash. Do not adjust the
current once the charger has begun to charge.
Note: At times, the green LED may also flash during
the charging process, indicating that the charger is
balancing one or more of the cells at the same time it
is charging the battery pack. When this is occurring,
the red and green LEDs will both be flashing. It will not
always be necessary for the cells to be balanced.
6. When the battery pack is fully charged, you will hear
an audible beep for about 3 seconds, and the green
LED will be solid. Always unplug the battery from the
charger immediately upon completion. Failure to do
so could cause a fire.
Warning: Failure to use the proper charger for a
Li-Po battery can result in serious damage, and if left
charging long enough, will cause a fire. ALWAYS use
caution when charging Li-Po batteries..