KAVAN Alpha V2 1500mm - Instruction manual

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Alpha V2 1500mm motor-powered glider. You are about to embark on a magical journey into the fascinating world of electric-powered RC aeroplanes.

The Alpha V2, made of virtually unbreakable EPO foam, packed with the latest 2.4GHz radio technology and powered with a mighty brushless motor and Li-Po batteries, will help to become an experienced pilot in no time.

Alpha V2 1500mm is not just an entry-level plane but actually a high-performance thermal glider that will please any Sunday pilot - a newcomer as well as a seasoned pro.

FEATURES

• 100% factory-made, partially assembled model

• Aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle control

• Easy handling and high stability; durable, virtually unbreakable high performance electric motor powered glider

• Powerful brushless outrunner motor

• Large wing area, low weight

SPECIFICATION

• Wingspan: 1492 mm

• Length: 985 mm

• All-up Weight: 780-810 g

• Wing Area: 21.8 dm2

• Wing Loading: 35.8-37.2 g/dm2

• Motor: C2217-1200 outrunner

• ESC: KAVAN R-30B Plus 30 A with BEC 5 V

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Warnings

An R/C aeroplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only on a safe place following all instructions and recommendations in this manual. Beware of the propeller! Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the spinning propeller, including loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Ensure that yours and other people’s hands, and face are kept away from the rotating propeller.

Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries

Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more vulnerable than alkaline or NiCd/NiMH batteries used in R/C applications. All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of LiPo batteries can result in fire. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries.

Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.

Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

Always operate your model in an open area away from power lines, cars, traffic, or people.

Avoid operating your model in populated areas where injury or damage can occur.

Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable batteries, etc.) which you use.

Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose.

Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.

SET CONTENTS

• 100% factory-made, partially assembled model (4 servos, brushless motor, 30 A ESC, 8.5x6” prop)

YOU WILL ALSO NEED THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES AND TOOLS (not included in the kit)

At least a 4-channel transmitter and receiver, Li-Po flight pack 11.1 V 11-1300 mAh.

Tools: Small Phillips and flat screwdrivers.

ASSEMBLY

Wing

1. Slide both wing halves onto the metal wing joiner.

2. Secure the wing halves using the wing joiner plate.

3. Use the supplied Y-cables to connect the aileron servos and LED light cables:

A. A radio featuring only one aileron channel: Connect both two aileron servos (connector label “AILE”) to one Y-cable and both two LED light cables (labelled “LED”) to another Y-cable. The aileron Y-cable is to be connected to the aileron channel of your receiver (typically CH1 with many radios); the LED light Y-cable could be connected to any unused channel of your receiver (the LEDs are just powered by the receiver; they are not remote controlled by the radio).

B: A radio featuring 2 independent aileron servo channels: Connect one aileron servo and one LED light to each Y-cable; connect the Y-cables to the respective aileron channels of your receiver (typically, CH1 and CH5 or CH6 – it depends on the transmitter and its setting – please refer to the instruction manual of your radio).

4. Secure the wing using two screws to the fuselage.

Tail Feathers

1. Put together the vertical and horizontal tailplane and secure them using two screws to the fuselage.

2. Attach the plastic quick links of the elevator and rudder pushrods to the outer hole in the respective elevator and rudder horns.

RC SET INSTALLATION

Now you have to install/connect your receiver, servos and electronic speed controller (ESC).

1. Remove the canopy; lift the rear part up to disengage the magnetic lock.

2. Following you radio instruction manual connect the servos, ESC and LED light cables to your receiver – the table shows the channel assignment of the Futaba® or RadioLink® radios - refer to your radio manual for the correct assignment:

Connector Label	Function	Receiver Channel
AILE	Ailerons	CH1
ELEV	Elevator	CH2
ESC	Throttle	CH3
RUDD	Rudder	CH4
LED	LED Lights	CH5

3. Put your receiver into the fuselage under the wing seat; you can secure it using a strip of hoop-and-loop tape to the fuselage.

4. The flight battery pack is to be inserted into the nose of your ALPHA 1500 V2 and secured by the hoop-and-loop tape to the plywood battery trail - the exact position of the battery pack will be determined later during the Centre of Gravity position check.

CAUTION: Always turn on your transmitter first and only then connect the flight pack to the ESC. From now on always handle your model as if the motor might burst into life and the propeller start to spin anytime!