ULPOWER UL260i Operating Manual

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Operating Manual ULPOWER UL260i UL260iF UL260iS UL260iSAMO 260A01 Revision No: 6 Date: 2014-09-15 Page: 2 of 22Safety information The engine should only be installed and placed into operation by persons familiar with the use ofthe engine and informed with regard to possible hazards. Only ULPower authorized service centres are qualified to work on these engines. This engine is designed for possible application on aircraft used in VFR conditions which have thecapabilities of controlled gliding without engine power. You should be aware that any engine may seize or stall at any time. This could lead to a crashlanding and possible severe injury or death. For this reason, we recommend strict compliancewith the maintenance and operation and any additional information which may be given to you byyour dealer. Never fly the aircraft equipped with this engine at locations, airspeeds, altitudes, or othercircumstances from which a successful no-power landing cannot be made, after sudden enginestoppage. This engine is not suited for acrobatics (inverted flight, etc.). It should be clear that the choice, selection and use of this particular engine on any aircraft is atthe sole discretion and responsibility of the aircraft manufacturer, assembler and owner/user.ULPower makes no warranty or representation on the suitability of its engine's use on anyparticular aircraft. Furthermore, ULPower makes no warranty or representation of this engine'ssuitability with any other part, component or system which may be selected by the aircraftmanufacturer, assembler or user for aircraft application. Never run the engine without a propeller or flywheel as this will inevitably cause engine damageand present a hazard of explosion. Propeller/flywheel and its attachment with a moment of inertia in excess of the specified valuemust not be used and releases engine manufacturer from any liability. Improper engine installation and use of unsuitable piping for fuel-, cooling- and lubrication systemreleases engine manufacturer from any liability. Unauthorized modifications of engine or aircraft will automatically exclude any liability of themanufacturer for direct, indirect and/or sequential damage. Spare parts must meet with the requirements defined by the engine manufacturer. This is onlywarranted by use of genuine ULPower spare parts and/or accessories. They are available at theauthorized ULPower distribution- and service partners. The use of anything other than genuine ULPower spare parts and/or accessories will render anywarranty relating to this engine null and void. Respect all government or local rules pertaining to flight operation in your flying area. Fly onlywhen and where conditions, topography, and airspeeds are safest. Select and use proper and calibrated aircraft instrumentation. This instrumentation is notincluded with the basic ULPower engine. Before flight, ensure that all engine controls are operative. Make sure all controls can be reachedin case of an emergency. Unless in a run up area, never run the engine with the propeller turning while on the ground. Donot operate engine if bystanders are close. In the interest of safety, the aircraft must not be left unattended while the engine is running. Keep an engine log and respect engine and aircraft maintenance schedules. Keep the engine intop operating condition at all times. Do not operate any aircraft which is not properly maintainedor has engine operating irregularities which have not been corrected.