AMEWi F-22 Flight Raptor Jet EPO Instruction Manual

F-22 RAPTOR
510mm 50mm EDF
Instruction Manual

F-22 Flight Raptor Jet EPO

Welcome to AMEWI
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product has been manufactured according to actual technical standards. The product is matching the requirements of the existingEuropean and national guidelines. The Declaration of Conformity has been proofed. AMEWI Trade e.K. declares that this product is matching the basic requirements and remaining regulations of the guideline 2014/53/EU (RED). The declarations and documents are stored at the manufacturer and can be requested and applied there. https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen
For additional questions to the product and conformity please contact:
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SECURITY AND HAZARD WARNINGS

**** For damage, caused by disregarding of the manual, warranty expires.
We are not liable for secondary failures, material, or personal damage, caused by in proper usage or disregarding the security notices.
Based on security and registration {CE) reasons, it is forbidden to modify the product personally. Do not disassemble the product.
Small parts. Danger of suffocation or risk of injury caused by small parts.
Suitable for people aged 14+!
The product is not allowed to get moist or wet. The product is only allowed to be used on flat and clean surfaces. Even a drop down from a small height can cause damage to the product.

BATTERY NOTICE & DISPOSAL

Attention! Battery do not belong in the hands of children. A change of the battery must be done by an adult person.
Never mix rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable batteries. Never mix fully charged batteries with almost empty batteries. Never mix batteries of different capacities. Never try to charge dry batteries. Take care of the correct polarity. Defective batteries belong to special waste. Never leave a charging battery unattended. For questions about the charging time please read the manual or ask the manufacturer.
Read the safety instructions and warnings before using or charging the Li-Ion battery.
Stop using or charging it immediately if it leaks, has a temperature above 70° C or anything else unusual occurs.
Use only a qualified and specific Li-Po/Li-Ion charger. Never charge the battery unattended. Do not charge the battery if the charge exceeds 4.2 V / cell. Do not charge the battery with a charging current above 2C. Please check and ensure that you are using a qualified charger. An unqualified charger may cause a fire.
Do not discharge the battery with a current exceeding the maximum discharge current. Otherwise, this will cause the battery to overheat. This may result in bursting, fire or explosion.
Never disassemble, puncture, knock, drop, short circuit and/or throw the battery into a fire.
Improper use such as short-circuiting, or overcharging may result in explosion or fire.
Keep the battery in a safe place that babies or children cannot reach.
The above indicates the danger of using the battery. The user assumes full responsibility for the outcome of using the battery.

**** AMEWI is registered below the Bat-Reg.-No. DE 77735153 and WEEE-Reg.-No. 93834722 at the foundation EAR and recycles all used electronic parts properly. Electric and electronical products are not allowed to put in household garbage. Please dispose the product at the end of the lifetime according to the actual laws. You as a customer are responsible by law for the return of all used batteries, a disposal over the household garbage is forbidden!
Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the alongside symbols, which point to the prohibition of disposal in household garbage.
Additional notations for the critical heavy metal are Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Quicksilver, Pb=lead {Label is placed on the batteries, for example below the bottom left trash symbols).
Based on RoHS labelling the manufacturer confirms, that all limit values were taken care of at the time of manufacturing.
Batteries labelled with the recycling symbol can be put into used battery collecting tank.
{Most supermarkets have)
They are not allowed to be put into local household garbage.
AMEWI Trade GmbH is involved in the dual system for boxing over the company Landbell AG.
All used boxes are collected from partner companies (waste disposal contractor) at private customers (local household), sorted and properly utilized. The involvement in a Dual Systems helps to save C02 Emissions.

THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing the AMXFlight F-22 RAPTOR. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

WARNING

• This remote-controlled plane is not a toy. It consists of many small parts and is not suitable for children under 14 years.
• A 11,1V 850mAh battery is used for the plane (not included).
• Always keep your fingers away from the drive parts and other moving parts to avoid injury.
• The model’s motor gets very hot. To avoid burn injuries, allow the motor to cool for 10-15 minutes after use before touching it.

ON INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE PRODUCT
Please do not disassemble or modify the model in any way.
Please do not use this product improperly or illegally and do not operate it in a manner that could endanger others or yourself.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Note: This product is manufactured according to strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements. This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or accident caused using abnormal parts, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, or operation. Please operate this product safely and responsibly.

**** PRECAUTIONS

Please read the following safety information before using the model.

• Please do not use the model in rain, snow, or thunderstorms. If liquid enters the electronics, they may be irreparably damaged.
• Please do not use the model in an environment that you cannot see.
• Signal interference can cause the model to go out of control. Please do not use the model in the following places:

Near a radio tower, mobile phone masts or other places with active radio waves.| Near crowds or in public places.
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Near rivers, ponds or lakes.| Near electricity pylons or other transmission towers.
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• Please do not operate the model if you are tired or unwell, have drunk alcohol or taken drugs – this may cause injury to yourself or others.
• To avoid burns, never touch drive parts and motors during or immediately after use as they can be very hot.
• Incorrect operation of the transmitter can cause injury to you or others. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the operation before using the model.
• Check the model and the remote control before use. Check screws to make sure they are tight.
• When you have finished using the model, always switch off the model first and then the remote control. Otherwise, the model may get out of control.
• If the model gets out of range, it may get out of control. Please always stay close to the model with the transmitter.

PACKING LIST

Please check the parts listed below carefully before assembly. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer first and inform them of the item designation or part number of the missing or damaged part(s). (A complete spare parts list can be found on amewi.com). Please note that different versions may sometimes contain slightly different parts in the packaging.

1. Fuselage
2. Wing Set Left & Right
3. Horizontal Stabilizer
4. Vertical Stabilizer
5. Cockpit| 6. Transmitter (Nicht enthalten / Not included)
7. Charger (Nicht enthalten)
8. Nose Cone
9. LiPo 3S 11,1V 850mAh (Not included)
10. Push Rods Set
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SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. For the first step, the fuselage and the nose cone are needed.| 2. Glue the nose to the fuselage (glue not included).
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3. Glue the horizontal stabilizers to the slots at the rear of the fuselage (glue not included).| 4. Remove any excess glue and hold in position until the glue sets.
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5. Apply glue to the sides of each main wing panel| 6. The photo shows the finished view after gluing the wings in place.
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7. For the next step the linkage rods are needed.| 8. Connect the push rods to the aileron servo arm and control horn.
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9. Fix the horns to the servos. Final adjustment is made at a later stage.| 10. Glue the vertical stabilizer sections as shown in the photo
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11. Connect the ESC and servos to the receiver. Refer to the remote-control manual to use the correct channel sockets.| 12. The next step requires the battery and cockpit.
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13. Photo shows battery leads connected to the ESC.14.| The canopy is held in place by magnets and can be lifted off.
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CHECK FUNCTIONS

• Check that the control surfaces respond to the appropriate movements of the transmitter joysticks. If not, swap over the servo lead at the receiver.
• Check the neutral position of the control surfaces; you may need to screw the clevises in or out to correct any discrepancy.
• Stand behind the model.
• Check the direction of rotation of the servos:
• Move the aileron stick to the right (a), and the right aileron (a) must rise, the left aileron (b) fall.
• Pull the elevator stick back towards you (c), and the trailing edge of both elevators should rise (c).
• If either function works in the wrong way, correct it using your transmitter’s servo reverse switch for that channel.

CHECK MODEL’S BALANCE

• Place the flight battery in its compartment without connecting.
• Mark the Centre of Gravity (CG) on both sides of the fuselage; the position is shown in the photo.
• Support the model at the marked points and allow it to hang freely. When correctly balanced the airplane will remain horizontal with the nose slightly down.
• If necessary, adjust the position of the flight battery to achieve the correct CG.
• Mark the battery location in the fuselage, so that you can be sure of positioning it correctly after recharging.
• Pack scrap pieces of foam around the battery in its final position, otherwise there is a danger of it shifting in flight and altering the model’s balance.
• Charge the flight battery and the model is ready for flight.

MAINTENANCE ON THE EDF

• The ducted fan unit is accessible from underneath if you need to carry out maintenance work or repairs.
• Ensure that the wire colors match correctly.

OPERATION

• We recommend that you ask an experienced modeler to help you initially; to give the model a powerful hand-launch.
• The model must be launched directly into any existing wind.
• Switch the motor on, and launch the airplane strongly into the wind, with the fuselage and wings levelled.
• Allow the F35 Jet to fly straight and level initially; don’t try to turn it when it is close to the ground.
• Adjust the trims if necessary, so that the model settles into a steady climb.
• Check the model’s response to control commands from the transmitter.
• You may need to increase or reduce the control surface travels once the model is back on the ground.
• Take the airplane up to a safe height and check its stalling speed.
• Keep the speed well up on the landing approach to avoid stalling.
• If you had to move the trims during the flight, correct the mechanical linkages before flying again. This allows you to re-centre the trims, so that full trim travel is available for subsequent flights.
• We reserve the right to introduce technical modifications and suggest that you check our website for updates

ROUBLE SHOOTING

ESC not calibrated
– Throttle deactivated on radio
– Motor wire disconnected| – Calibrate ESC according to manual
– Activate throttle on radio
– Check motor
Reduced flight times or aircraft underpowered| – Low battery charge
– ESC overheating
– Defective battery| – Recharge battery
– Ensure adequate cooling to ESC
– Replace battery with new one
Control surface not moving, or responds slowly to control inputs| – Control surface, control horn, linkage, or servo
damaged
– Wire damaged or connector loose| – Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls
– Check all wires and ensure connections are secure
– Repair/replace damaged wires or connectors

BRUSHLESS ESC MANUAL

Programmable Items (The option written in bold font is the default setting)

1. Brake Setting: Enabled / Disabled

2. Battery Type: LiPo / NiMH

3. Low Voltage Protection: Soft Cut-Off (Gradually reduce the output power) / Cut-Off (Immediately stop the output power)

4. Low Voltage Protection Threshold: Low / Medium / High
   a. For lithium battery, the battery cell number is calculated automatically. Low / medium / high cut-off voltage for each cell is: 2,85 / 3,15 / 3,3V. For example: For 3S LiPo, when “Medium” cut-off threshold is set, the cut-off voltage will be 3,15 X 3 = 9,45V.
   b. For NiMH battery, low / medium / high cut-off voltages are 0% / 50% / 65% of the start-up voltage (i.e., the initial voltage of battery pack), and 0% means the low voltage cut-off function is disabled. For example: For a 6 cells NiMH battery, fully charged voltage is 1,44 X 6 = 8,64V, when “Medium” cut-off threshold is set, the cut-off voltage is 8,64 * 50% 4,32V.

5. Start-up Mode: Normal / Soft / Super-Soft (300ms / 1,5s / 3s)
   a. Normal Mode is suitable for fixed-wing aircraft. Soft or Super-Soft modes are suitable for helicopters. The initial acceleration of the Soft and Super- Soft modes is slower, it takes 1,5 seconds for Soft start-up or 3 seconds fur Super-Soft start-up from initial throttle advance to full throttle. If the throttle is completely closed (throttle stick moved to bottom position) and opened again (Throttle stick move to top position) within 3 seconds after the first start-up, the re-start-up will be temporarily changed to normal mode to get rid of the chance of a crash caused by slow throttle response. This special design is suitable for aerobatic flight when quick throttle response needed.

6. Timing: Low / Medium / High (3,75° / 15° / 26,25°)
   a. Usually, low timing is suitable for most motors. To get higher speed, High timing value can be chosen.

IMPORTANT: Remote controls have different throttle travel lengths. Please calibrate the throttle travel before flying.

HROTTLE RANGE CALIBRATION

Switch on the transmitter and move the throttle to the top position.
Connect a battery to the controller and wait two seconds.
A beep-beep sound should be heard. This means that the top point of the transmitter has been stored.
Move the throttle to the lowest position, several beep sounds will be heard. The beep sounds indicate the number of cells detected in the battery.
A long beep sounds, this means that the lowest point of the throttle has been stored.

TANDARD START PROCEDURE

Move the throttle to the lowest position and switch on the transmitter.
Connect the battery to the controller. A sequence of beeps will be heard indicating that everything is OK.
Several beeps will be heard indicating the cell count of the battery.
Once the self-test is complete, a long beep will be heard.
Move the throttle up to fly.

ROTECTION FUNCTION

1. Start-up failure protection: If the motor fails to start within two seconds of throttle application, the ESC will cut-off the output power. In this case, the throttle stick MUST be moved to the bottom again to restart the motor. (Such a situation happens in the following cases: The connection between ESC and motor is not reliable, the propeller or the motor is blocked, the gearbox id damaged, etc.)
2. Over-heat protection: When the temperature of the ESC is over 110 Celsius degrees, the ESC will reduce the output power.
3. Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will reduce the output power if throttle signal lost for 1 second, further loss for 2 seconds will cause the output power to be cut-off completely.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

between battery and esc is not
correct.| Check the connection, Replace the connector.
After power on, motor does not work such an alert tone is emitted:
“beep-beep-, beep-beep-, beep-beep-” (Every “beep-beep-” had a time interval of about 1 second).| Input voltage is abnormal, too high, or too low.| Check the voltage of the battery.
After power on, motor does not work such an alert tone is emitted:
“beep-, beep-, beep-” (Every “beep-” had a time interval of about 2 second).| Throttle signal is irregular.| Check the receiver and Transmitter.
Check the cable of throttle channel.
After power on, motor does not work such an alert tone is emitted:
“beep-, beep-, beep-” (Every “beep-” had a time interval of about 0,25 second).| The throttle stick is not in the lowest position.| Move the throttle stick to the bottom position.
After power on, motor does not work, a specialtone “56712” is emitted after 2 beep tone (beep-beep-)| Direction of the throttle channel is reversed, so the
ESC has entered the program mode.| Set the direction of throttle channel correctly.
The motor runs in the opposite direction.| The connection between ESC and motor needs to
be changed.| Swap any two wire connections between ESC and
motor.

PROGRAM THE ESC

Note: Please ensure that the throttle curve is set to 0 when the throttle stick is in the lowest position and at 100 when it is pushed to top.

1. Enter program mode

2. Select programmable item

3. set item’s value (Programmable value)

4. Exit program mode

5. Enter Program mode
   Switch on transmitter, move throttle stick to top position, connect the battery to ESC.
   Wait for 2 seconds, the motor should emit special tone like “beepbeep-“.
   Wait for 5 seconds, special tone like “56712” should emitted, which means program mode is entered.

6. Select programmable Items
   After entering program mode, you will hear 8 tones in a loop with the following sequence. If you move the throttle stick to bottom within 3 seconds after one kind of tones, this item will select.1. “Beep-“| Brake| (1 short tone)
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   2. “Beep-Beep-“| Battery type| (2 short tone)
   3. “Beep-Beep-Beep-“| Cut-off mode| (3 short tone)
   4. “Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep”| Cut-off Threshold| (4 short tone)
   5. “Beep—–”| Start-up mode| (1 long tone)
   6. “Beep—–Beep-“| Timing| (1 long 1 short tone)
   7. “Beep—–Beep-Beep-“| Set to default| (1 long 2 short tone)
   8. “Beep—–Beep—–”| Exit| (2 long tone)

Note: 1 long tone = 5 short tone

3. Set item value (Programmable value)
   You will hear several tones in loop. Set the value matching to a tone by moving throttle stick to top when you hear the tone, then a special tone “1515” emits, means the value is set and saved. (Keeping the throttle stick at top, you will go back to step 2 and you can select other items; or moving the stick to bottom within 2 seconds will exit program mode directly).Item| Beep- 1 short tone| Beep-Beep- 2 short tones| Beep-Beep-Beep- 3 short tones
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   Brake| Off| On|
   Battery Type| LiPo| NiMH|
   Cut-off| Soft| Off|
   Threshold| Niedrig I Low| Medium| High
   Start mode| Normal| Soft| Super-Soft
   Timing| Low| Medium| High

4. Exit program mode
   There are 2 ways to exit program mode:
   -1. In step 3, after special tone “1515”, please move throttle stick to the bottom position within 2 seconds.
   -2 In step 2, after tone “beep—-beep—–” (item 8), move throttle stick to bottom within 3 seconds.

PACE FOR NOTES

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References

• Ferngesteuerte Fahrzeuge, Boote, Flugzeuge, Hubschrauber und Panzer - amewi.com
• Ferngesteuerte Fahrzeuge, Boote, Flugzeuge, Hubschrauber und Panzer - amewi.com

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