ParkZone PKZ5080 - Manual (Page 2)

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Congratulations on your purchase of the ParkZone ®
T-28D Trojan Bind-N-Fly ™ airplane (PKZ5080). We at
ParkZone are committed to giving you the most enjoyable
flight experience possible. In order to have a safe and
successful flight, we ask that you do not fly until you have
read these instructions thoroughly. This airplane comes
almost fully assembled in order to allow you to get in the
air quickly. Your T-28D Trojan BNF already has the 3-wire
servos, a ParkZone 480 outrunner brushless motor, and
an E-flite ® 30A brushless ESC, 3-cell 1800mAh Li-Po
battery pack and an 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
T-28D Trojan BNF. This means you can spend your time
refining your flying skills, not your building skills.
Warning: Although your ParkZone T-28D Trojan
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
T-28D Trojan.
Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is
not a toy. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision.
T-28D Trojan BNF Instruction Manual
Step 1
Charging the Aircraft Battery
Your T-28D 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–2A
• Automatically detects incorrect cell count selection
• 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, 3A
• Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum
capacity of 300mAh
• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2 amps
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.