KAVAN Savage Mini - Instruction manual/fr

Introduction

Nous vous félicitons d'avoir fait l'acquisition du SAVAGE Mini, un modèle de voltige 3D très performant. Vous êtes sur le point de commencer l'assemblage d'un modèle fabriqué à partir de mousse EPP (polypropylène extrudé) pratiquement incassable, alimenté par un puissant moteur brushless et un accu LiPo léger. Tous ceux qui maîtrisent déjà le pilotage d'un avion d'entraînement « full house » - avec contrôle des ailerons, de la profondeur, du gouvernail et de l'accélérateur - apprécieront ce mauvais garçon.

KAV02.8027 KAVAN Savage Mini - bleu

Avant de commencer

1. Si vous n'êtes pas un pilote RC expérimenté, prévoyez qu'un pilote compétent vérifie votre modèle terminé et vous aide à effectuer vos premiers vols. Même si nous avons essayé de vous fournir un manuel d'instructions complet, les modèles RC sont plutôt compliqués et un modéliste expérimenté peut rapidement vérifier votre modèle pour s'assurer que vos premiers vols sont réussis.
2. Veuillez assembler votre modèle en suivant scrupuleusement ces instructions. N'essayez pas de modifier ou de changer votre modèle de quelque manière que ce soit, car cela pourrait altérer ses caractéristiques de vol.
3. Avant de commencer, veuillez vérifier l'ensemble du contenu de ce kit afin de vous assurer qu'aucune pièce ne manque ou n'est 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, veuillez contacter immédiatement votre revendeur pour qu'il la remplace.
4. Essayez chaque pièce avant de la coller. Assurez-vous que vous utilisez la bonne pièce et qu'elle s'ajuste bien avant de l'assembler. Aucune quantité de colle ne peut compenser une pièce mal ajustée.
5. Le manuel contient un dessin montrant la position par défaut du centre de gravité (CG) et les positions recommandées des gouvernes. Notez qu'il est essentiel de conserver la position du CG recommandée pour le premier vol, sinon le modèle pourrait être instable, difficile à contrôler ou même incapable de voler du tout ! Par la suite, vous pourrez affiner la position du centre de gravité pour l'adapter à votre style de vol et à vos compétences.

Note: Votre revendeur ne peut pas accepter le retour de kits si la construction a commencé.

Precautions

This RC model is not a toy. Use it with care and strictly following the instructions in this manual.

Assemble this model following strictly these instructions. DO NOT modify or alter the model. Failure to do so, the warranty will lapse automatically. Follow the instructions in order to obtain a safe and solid model at the end of the assembly.

Children under the age of 14 must operate the model under the supervision of an adult.

Assure that the model is in perfect conditions before every flight, taking care that all the equipment works correctly and that the model is undamaged in its structure.

Fly only in days with light breeze and in a safe place away from any obstacles.

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 faces 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 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.
• The model is mostly made of plastics – it is not fireproof. It may not be exposed to higher temperatures, otherwise severe distortion of the foam airframe or other damage may occur.

Specification

Wingspan	1000 mm
Length	1020 mm
All–up weight	ca 500 g

You will also need

• At least four channel RC set, a power unit with 3S 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 (3.0 mm), No. 180–360 sandpaper, etc.
• Glue: medium (KAV56.9952) and thin (KAV56.9951) CA glue, 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: 20–30A ESC with a good linear BEC should be OK if you are using analog servos. However, if you are using high torque & speed digital servos, you should go for an ESC featuring powerful switching SBEC.

	Sunday 3D	3D
Motor	KAVAN C2830–1300	KAVAN PRO 2830–1300
Propeller	APC 9×4.7"SF	APC 10×4.7"SF
ESC	KAVAN R–30B	KAVAN PRO–30SB
Battery	KAVAN LiPo 11.1V 1300mAh 40/80C	KAVAN LiPo 11.1V 1300mAh 40/80C
Servos	KAVAN GO–13MG, Hitec HS- -65MG, HS–70MG	KAVAN GO–1013MG, Hitec HS–5065MG, HS–5070MH

Assembly

Follow the illustrated, step-by-step building manual on pages 9–15 please.

RC set installation and preflight check

• Referring to the instruction manual of your radio carefully hook up the onboard electronics. Correct linkage length - refer to assembly steps 24, 50 and 60 please.
• Once everything has been correctly connected, turn on your transmitter and plug in the flight pack. Check the neutral positions and throws of all control surfaces. If you needed to make the control surface throws smaller, simply move the pushrod closer to the centre on the servo arm or move it far from the control surface on the control horn. And vice versa.

Recommended throws	Low rate		High rate
	Rate	Expo	Rate	Expo
Ailerons	± 30°	45 %	± 44° or more	40 %
Elevator	± 30°	45 %	± 50–60°	45 %
Rudder	± 35°	50 %	± 47°	50 %

• 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 aerobatics and skilled pilots.
• Check the direction of rotation of the propeller. If it was incorrect, simply swap two of the tree 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) 230 mm, refer to Fig. 63. You can fine tune the CG position later in order 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 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 that is supposed to fly this model.

Parts list

If in doubts, the manual step No. will help you identify the part.

Part	Qty	Material	Dimensions	Step No.
Instruction manual	1	paper	A4	-
Fuselage - vertical part	1	EPP	-	28
Fuselage - horizontal part	1	EPP	-	1
Wing - left + right	1+1	EPP	-	2
Canopy	1	EPP	-	28
Fin and rudder	1	EPP	-	56
Horizontal stabilizer + elevator	1	EPP	-	9
Wheel pant	2+2	EPP	-	41
Side force generator	2	EPP	-	61
Main undercarriage	1	carbon	-	32

Carbon parts bundle	Qty	Material	Dimensions	Step No.
Wing spar	2	carbon	Ø 1.5×1000 mm	6
Fuselage reinforcement	4	carbon	3×0.5×1000 mm	12
Horizontal tailplane reinforcement	2	carbon	3×0.5×250 mm	9, 10
Horizontal tailplane reinforcement	1	carbon	3×1×250 mm	9
Elevator + rudder push rod	1	carbon	Ø 1.0×1000 mm	46, 50, 60

Small accessories bag	Qty	Material	Dimensions	Step No.
Firewall	1	plywood	3 mm	53
Wing joiner	1	plywood	1 mm	7
Aileron push rod	2	-	Ø 1.8×110 mm	23
Aileron, elevator, rudder horns	1 set	plastic	-	21, 45, 57
Tailskid	1	plastic	-	-
Undercarriage plate	1	plastic	-	15
Wheel	2	plastic	Ø 40 mm	36
Wheel pant holder	2	plastic	M3×16 mm socket screw	36
Wheel axle	2	steel	M3	36
M3 nut	4	steel	M3×25 mm socket screw	36
M3 washer	4	steel	-	36
Undercarriage bolt	4	steel	-	35
Undercarriage bolt holder	2	plastic	-	31
Undercarriage bracket	2	plastic	-	32
Clevis	7	plastic	-	23, 46, 59
Clevis pin	7	brass	-	23, 46, 59
M2 ball link	1	plastic/brass	-	51

Part	Qty	Material	Dimensions	Step No.
M2/1 threaded coupler	2	brass	-	48, 51
M2/2 threaded coupler	2	brass	-	23
Clevis spacer	2	plastic	Ø 2 mm	46
Push rod guide	10	plastic	-	43
Aileron servo arm	2	plastic	-	16
Motor mount screw	4	steel	Ø 2.9×6 mm	62

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 SAVAGE Mini 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).