KAVAN Vibe - Instruction manual/fr

Introduction

Félicitations pour votre achat du modèle RC acrobatique 3D haute performance VIBE. Vous êtes sur le point de commencer à assembler un modèle fabriqué à partir de mousse EPP (polypropylène expansé) presque incassable, alimentée par un puissant moteur brushless et une batterie LiPo légère. Tous ceux qui ont déjà maîtrisé le pilotage d'un entraîneur « full-house » avec aileron, gouvernails de profondeur et direction et contrôle de l'accélérateur, apprécieront cette bête.

KAV02.8028 KAVAN Vibe - blue   |   KAV02.8029 KAVAN Vibe - green   |   KAV02.8030 KAVAN Vibe - orange

Avertissement

• Ce modèle RC n'est pas un jouet. Utilisez-le avec soin et suivez strictement les instructions de ce manuel.

• Assemblez ce modèle en suivant strictement ces instructions. NE PAS modifier ou altérer le modèle. Le fait de ne pas le faire expirera automatiquement la garantie. Suivez les instructions pour obtenir un modèle sûr et solide à la fin de l'assemblage.

• Les enfants de moins de 14 ans doivent utiliser le modèle sous la supervision d'un adulte.

• Assurez-vous que le modèle est en parfait état avant chaque vol. Vérifiez si tout l'équipement fonctionne correctement et si le modèle n'est pas endemagé dans sa structure.

• Ne volez que les jours avec une brise légère et dans un endroit sûr, loin de tout obstacle ou source d'interférence.

Avant de commencer

1. Si vous n'êtes pas un pilote RC expérimenté, prévoyez de demander à un pilote pleinement compétent de vérifier votre modèle terminé et de vous aider lors de vos premiers vols. Même si nous avons essayé de vous fournir un manuel d'instructions complet, les modèles RC sont plutôt compliqués, et un modélisateur expérimenté peut rapidement vérifier votre modèle pour s'assurer que vos premiers vols sont réussis.
2. Veuillez assembler votre modèle selon ces instructions. Ne modifiez ni ne changez votre modèle de quelque manière que ce soit. Cela peut modifier négativement ses caractéristiques de vol.
3. Avant de commencer, vérifiez l'intégralité du contenu de ce kit pour vous assurer qu'aucune pièce n'est manquante ou endommagée. Cela vous aidera également à vous familiariser avec chaque composant de votre avion. Si vous constatez que l'une des pièces est manquante ou endommagée, contactez immédiatement votre revendeur pour un remplacement.
4. Note : Votre concessionnaire ne peut pas accepter les kits pour le retour si la construction a commencé.
5. Note : Votre concessionnaire ne peut pas accepter les kits pour le retour si la construction a commencé. Aucune quantité de colle ne peut compenser une pièce mal ajustée.
6. Le manuel contient un dessin montrant la position par défaut du centre de gravité (CG) et les lancers de surface de contrôle recommandés. Veuillez noter qu'il est essentiel de maintenir la position CG recommandée pour le premier vol, ou le modèle pourrait être instable, difficile à contrôler ou même incapable de voler. Plus tard, vous pouvez affiner la position CG en fonction de votre style de vol et de vos compétences.

Safety precautions and warnings

• An RC aeroplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in 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 your and other people’s hands and face are kept away from the rotating propeller.
• 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 damages to the product or the property of others. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of the controls, 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.
• The model is made mainly of plastic - it is not fireproof. It may not be exposed to higher temperatures, otherwise severe distortion of the foam airframe or other damage may occur.

Technical specifications

Wingspan	1000 mm
Length	1030 mm
All-up weight	750–800 g

You will need

• At least a four-channel RC kit, a power unit with 3–4S LiPo flight pack and servos - refer to "Recommended power systems and servos."
• Regular modeller‘s tools: modeller‘s knife (KAV66.770), screwdrivers, pliers, electric drill with drill bits, No. 180–360 sandpaper, etc.
• Glue: medium and thin CA glue (KAV56.9951, KAV56.9952), accelerator for CA glue (KAV56.9958/KAV56.9959), hot melt glue.

Recommended power systems and servos

• Sunday 3D: For 3D aerobatic beginners and Sunday flyers.
• 3D: For everybody who likes it hot and 3D.

Note: 40–50A ESC with a good linear BEC should be OK if you use analogue servos. However, if you are using high-torque & high-speed digital servos, you should go for an ESC featuring powerful switching SBEC.

	3S LiPo - Sunday 3D	3S LiPo - 3D	4S LiPo - 3D
Motor	KAVAN C3536-1000	KAVAN C3536-1000	KAVAN C3536-1000
Propeller	APC 11×4.7"SF	APC 11×4.7"SF	APC 10×4.7"SF
ESC	KAVAN R-40SB Plus	KAVAN R-50SB Plus	KAVAN R-50SB Plus
Battery	KAVAN LiPo 11,1V 1800mAh 40/80C	KAVAN LiPo 11,1V 1300mAh 40/80C	KAVAN LiPo 14,8V 1300mAh 40/80C
Servos	KAVAN GO-13MG	KAVAN GO-1013MG	KAVAN GO-1013MG

RC kit installation and pre-flight check

• Refer to the instruction manual of your radio and carefully hook up the on-board electronics. The correct linkage length and control surface neutral position - refer to assembly steps 37, 43 and 45.
• When everything is correctly connected, turn on your transmitter and plug in the flight pack. Check the neutral positions and throws of all control surfaces. If you need to make the control surface throws smaller, simply move the pushrod closer to the centre on the servo arm, or move it farther from the control surface on the control horn. And vice versa.

Recommended throws	Low rate		High rate
	Rate	Expo	Rate	Expo
Ailerons	± 20°	30–40 %	± 35° or more	40 %
Elevator	± 30°	30–40 %	± 50° or more	40 %
Rudder	± 35°	40–45 %	± 47°	45 %

• The "Low rate" recommended control surface throws are suitable for a less skilled pilot and classic pattern aerobatics; the "High rate" setting is for 3D aerobatic and skilled pilots.
• Check the direction of rotation of the propeller. If incorrect, swap two of the three wires between the ESC and motor or program the ESC (refer to the ESC manual).
• Attach the flight pack to the side of the bottom part of the fuselage using a strip of hook-and-loop tape to get the correct position of the centre of gravity (CG) 85 mm, refer to Fig. 69. You can fine-tune the CG position later to suit your flying style.
• Fully charge your flight pack and transmitter batteries, check the proper function of your radio and perform the range check of your radio according to its instruction manual. The range has to be almost the same with the motor off and at full throttle (no more than a 10% decrease is acceptable). DO NOT try to fly unless the range check is 100% successful.

Flying

The test flying and fine-tuning is pretty much straightforward. There will be no surprise for a medium-advanced pilot who is supposed to fly this model.

Parts list

Main parts

Part	Quantity	Material	Dimensions	Step no.
Instruction manual	1	Paper	A4
Fuselage - vertical part	1	EPP		26
Fuselage - horizontal part	1	EPP		19
Top wing - left + right	1+1	EPP		2
Bottom wing - left + right	1+1	EPP		2
Canopy	1	EPP		26
Rudder	1	EPP		32
Horizontal tailplane	1	EPP		16
Wing strut	2	EPP		34
Undercarriage block	2	EPP		29
Wheel pant - inner	2	EPP		53
Wheel pant - outer	2	EPP		53
Main Undercarriage	1	Carbon		47
Fuselage vertical reinforcement	2	Plywood	3 mm	28

Carbon parts bundle

Part	Quantity	Material	Dimensions	Step no.
Carbon spar	5	Carbon	3×0.5×1000 mm	20, 22
Carbon spar	1	Carbon	3×1.0×330 mm	17
Carbon spar	1	Carbon	3×1.0×250 mm	17
Carbon spar	2	Carbon	3×0.5×200 mm	34
Carbon rod	4	Carbon	Ø1.5×800 mm	4

Small accessories bag

Part	Quantity	Material	Dimensions	Step no.
Firewall	1	Plywood	3 mm	15
Rudder hinge	3	Plastic		32
Elevator pushrod	1	Carbon	Ø1.8×100 mm	45
Rudder pushrod	1	Carbon	Ø1.8×100 mm	45
Aileron horn	2	Plastic		9
Rudder horn	1	Plastic		41
Elevator horn	1	Plastic		41
Aileron joiner horn	4	Plastic		13
Undercarriage holder	2	Fibreglass	1.5 mm	29
Undercarriage plate	1	Fibreglass	1.5 mm	47
Wheel	2	Plastic	Ø50 mm	53
Tailwheel	1	Plastic	Ø25 mm	60
Wheel pant holder	2	Plastic		53
Wheel axle	2	Steel	M3×16 mm socket screw	53
M3 nut	4	Steel	M3	53
M3 washer	4	Steel	Ø6 mm	53
Undercarriage bolt	2	Steel	3.8×7 mm self-tapping screw	47
Tailwheel bracket	1	Plastic		60
Tailwheel axle	1	Steel	M2×10 mm screw	60
Tailwheel bracket axle	1	Steel	M2×5 mm screw	60
Ball link	8	Plastic/brass		9, 39
Ball link screw	8	Steel	M1.5x5 mm screw	9, 39
Clevis	4	Plastic		9
Clevis pin	4	Brass		9
Aileron pushrod	2	Steel	M2×40 mm screw	9
Aileron joiner rod	2	Carbon	Ø1.5×180 mm	37
M2/2 threaded coupler	2	Brass		45
M2/1.5 threaded coupler	2	Brass		37

Assembly

Follow the illustrated, step-by-step building manual below.

Guarantee

The KAVAN Europe s.r.o. products are covered by a guarantee that fulfils currently valid legal requirements in your country. If you wish to make a claim under a guarantee, please contact the retailer from whom you first purchased the equipment. The guarantee does not cover faults caused in the following ways: crashes, improper use, incorrect connection, reversed polarity, maintenance work carried out late, incorrectly or not at all, or by unauthorised personnel, use of other than genuine KAVAN Europe s.r.o. accessories, modifications or repairs which were not carried out by KAVAN Europe s.r.o. or an authorised KAVAN Europe s.r.o., accidental or deliberate damage, defects caused by normal wear and tear, operation outside the Specification, or in conjunction with equipment made by other manufacturers. Please be sure to read the appropriate information sheets in the product documentation!

If you have any questions about the VIBE and its operation, please contact the technical and service staff at KAVAN Europe s.r.o. by e-mail (info@kavanrc.com for general technical information, service@kavanrc.com for service) or by phone (+420 466 260 133 for general technical information, +420 463 358 700 for service), during working hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM CET, Monday to Friday).