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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL ASSEMBLY
The Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF is distributed
exclusively by Global Hobby Distributors
18480 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
All contents copyright © 2002, Global Hobby
Distributors Version V1.0 December 2002
Kit Product Number 128346
IMPORTANT
The Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF is not intended for inexperienced pilots. It is in no way a trainer. If you
are not comfortable flying fast sport aircraft, we strongly suggest returning the Turbo Hawk EDF (brand new, in the box
with all original packaging) to the place of purchase. If you are comfortable flying fast sport aircraft, and even if this is
your first EDF, you should find the Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF a pleasure to fly.
Need help or have any questions? Call us at 1-714-963-0329 or send us an Email at service@globalhobby.net

Specifications:

Wing Span: 30.5 Inches
Wing Area: 155 Square Inches
Length: 23.5 Inches
Weight RTF: 16.5 - 17.5 Ounces
Functions: Ailerons, Elevator & Throttle
Power: Modified 380 Motor w/6 Blade Powerfan 400
Radio Required: 3Ch or More Micro w/2 Micro Servos
ESC Required: 15 Amp Micro
Battery Required: 10C 800Mah 5/4AAA NiMH
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  • Page 1: Specifications

    IMPORTANT The Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF is not intended for inexperienced pilots. It is in no way a trainer. If you are not comfortable flying fast sport aircraft, we strongly suggest returning the Turbo Hawk EDF (brand new, in the box with all original packaging) to the place of purchase.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warning ..................2 Introduction .................... 3 Section 1: Our Recommendations .......... 4 Section 2: Tools and Supplies Required ........ 6 Section 3: Kit Contents ............7 Section 4: Motor & EDF Fan Unit Assembly ......8 Section 5: Wing Assembly ............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF. Before completing the final assembly of your new airplane, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the first time around! Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF Special Features: Blow-Molded Plastic Fuselage, Foam Wing and Stabilizers for Light Weight &...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Our Recommendations

    This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your new Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF. Please read through this entire section very carefully. We have provided you with tips and recommendations that, if followed, will result in a great flying airplane. Failure to follow our recommendations may result in a poor flying airplane.
  • Page 5 OUR RECOMMENDATIONS, CONTINUED..We've provided some special tips for you to keep in mind when assembling your Turbo Hawk EDF. These tips are provided to make your flights with your Turbo Hawk EDF successful. Please don't overlook this valuable information. If you don't follow these special tips, we can't guarantee your success.

  • Page 6: Section 2: Tools And Supplies Required

    OUR RECOMMENDATIONS, CONTINUED..Here's a List of What We Used to Finish Our Turbo Hawk EDF: QTY. 1 759118 Hitec Micro 555 5Ch. Receiver Note: If you're wondering why we've recommended Hitec Dual Conversion FM RX Crystal using 16 gauge silicon motor wire and Dean's Ultra- QTY.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Kit Contents

    We stock a complete line of replacement parts for your Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF. Please refer to page # 32 for more details and a replacement parts list.

  • Page 8: Section 4: Motor & Edf Fan Unit Assembly

    SECTION 4: MOTOR & EDF FAN UNIT ASSEMBLY YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT: (1) Impeller Nut (1) 380 Modified Motor (1) Ducted Fan Shroud (2) M2 x 4 Machine Screws (3) Noise-Suppression Capacitors (1) Impeller Fan (1) Threaded Shaft Adapter w/Set Screw YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Pacer Z-42 Threadlocker 220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block...

  • Page 9: Section 5: Wing Assembly

    Slide the motor into the fan shroud and line up the holes in the front of the motor with the matching holes in the shroud. Install and tighten the two M2 x 4 machine screws to secure the motor into place. We suggest applying threadlocker to the screws before installing them.
  • Page 10 Using a ruler and a pencil, measure back 3/4" from the leading edge of one wing panel (at the root end) and draw a vertical mark. Hold one of the plywood nacelle mounting plates up against the root end of the wing, making sure that the front of the plate is even with the mark you drew and that the bottom of the plate is flush with the bottom of the wing.
  • Page 11 After the epoxy fully cures, sand the edges of the nacelle mounting plate assembly smooth and straight. Test-fit the nacelle mounting plate into the notch in the wing. The plate should fit firmly within the notch and the bottom of the plate should be flush with the bottom surface of the wing.
  • Page 12 Test-fit the torque rod into the groove. Because the torque rod is actuated from the bottom of the wing, you will need to carefully push the threaded end of the torque rod through the top of the wing, as shown. When satisfied with the fit, mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and use it to glue the torque rod into ONLY the aileron.
  • Page 13 Remove the reinforcement board from its protective backing and carefully adhere the reinforcement board to the trailing edge of the wing at the center section. IMPORTANT The longer portion of the reinforcement board should be on the top of the wing so that it covers (and holds in place) the aileron torque rods.

  • Page 14: Section 6: Wing Mounting

    SECTION 6: WING MOUNTING YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT: (1) Fuselage (4) Nylon Bushings (1) 2-3/4" Aluminum Tube (2) Rubber Bands (1) 2-3/8" Aluminum Tube YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy Rubbing Alcohol Excel Modeling Knife NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks...

  • Page 15: Section 7: Stabilizer Installation

    When satisfied with the alignment, remove the aluminum tubes and the nylon sleeves. Using 220 grit sandpaper, lightly roughen the gluing surfaces of the sleeves, aluminum tubes and inside the fuselage around the mounting holes. Special Tip: Sanding the gluing surfaces will roughen the smooth plastic and aluminum. This is important because it will allow the epoxy to stick much better.
  • Page 16 Using a modeling knife and a ruler, carefully cut 1/16" of material off of each end of the elevator. Cutting the ends of the elevator shorter will prevent the elevator from hitting the side of the vertical stabilizers when they are glued into place. Carefully align one vertical stabilizer to one end of the horizontal stabilizer.
  • Page 17 Cut out the two horizontal stabilizer mounting slots in the back of the fuselage. The easiest way to do this is to first carefully sand the outside of the slots until the edges of the flanges begin to show through. At this point the plastic will be thin enough to allow you to easily cut out the remaining plastic with a modeling knife.

  • Page 18: Section 8: Control Systems Installation

    When satisfied with the alignment, use a couple of pieces of masking tape to hold the stabilizer in place and aligned. Using the tip of your modeling knife, make very small pilot holes in the stabilizer mounting board using the holes you drilled in the mounting flanges as a guide.
  • Page 19 Press the mounting board down firmly to secure the foam servo tray firmly into place. Bend down both of the outer and inner tabs on the mounting board and press them into place against the foam servo tray. IMPORTANT Before installing the servo tray assembly in the next procedure, note that the servo tray is angled to match the sides of the fuselage.
  • Page 20 Using a modeling knife, cut a thin slot through the elevator, in the middle of the molded control horn mounting area. Push the end of the control horn through the slot so that the tip of the control horn is toward the bottom of the elevator. Making sure that the flat portion of the control horn backplate faces away from the elevator, push the backplate over the end of the control horn until you hear it "click"...
  • Page 21 Attach the servo horn to the Z-Bend, then attach the servo horn to the servo, making sure it's centered. Install and tighten the servo horn retaining screw, provided with your servo, to secure the servo horn into place. You should cut away the excess length of servo arm so it doesn't interfere with the aileron linkage when the wing is installed.
  • Page 22 Carefully thread the two nylon adjustable control horns onto the aileron torque rods. The openings in the control horns should face up and toward the leading edge of the wing, and the top of the control horns should be even with the top of the torque rods.

  • Page 23: Section 9: Edf Fan Unit Installation

    SECTION 9: EDF FAN UNIT INSTALLATION YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT: (1) EDF Nacelle YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy Paper Towels Excel Modeling Knife Rubbing Alcohol Scissors NHP Epoxy Mixing Sticks Ruler NHP Epoxy Mixing Cups 220 Grit Sandpaper w/Sanding Block...
  • Page 24 Mix a small quantity of 5 minute epoxy and apply a thin layer to the "step" inside the nacelle and a thin layer to the back edge of the front of the fan unit. Slide the fan unit back into place, making sure that you rotate the fan unit so that the mounting area that you sanded is lined up with the precut mounting slot in the bottom of the nacelle.

  • Page 25: Section 10: Final Assembly

    SECTION 10: FINAL ASSEMBLY YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING PARTS FROM THE KIT: ® (1) Clear Canopy (1) Velcro Strip (1) Double-Sided Foam Tape (1) Nose Cone (1) Plastic Switch Mount - Optional (1) Decal Set (2) M2 x 5 Wood Screws - Optional YOU'LL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES: Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy Rubbing Alcohol...
  • Page 26 Install the canopy by carefully pushing the mounting tabs into the slots that you cut. Push the canopy down firmly to secure it into place. Step 3: Installing the Receiver The locations of the radio equipment shown in the next few steps is only approximate. This is how our test airplanes were set up.
  • Page 27 Carefully solder high-quality connectors to the positive and negative motor wires onto your ESC and onto your motor wires, being careful that the polarity is correct. This will allow you to unplug the motor wires from the ESC so that you can easily remove and install the wing.

  • Page 28: Section 11: Balancing The Turbo Hawk Edf

    Step 6: Applying the Decals Working with one decal at a time, use a pair of scissors to carefully cut out the decal along its outer edges. Remove the protective backing from the decal and apply the decal to the airplane. (Use the box cover photos to position the decals.) Lightly rub the decal with a soft cloth to remove any trapped air from beneath it.

  • Page 29: Section 12: Control Throws

    SECTION 12: CONTROL THROWS We recommend setting up the Turbo Hawk EDF using the control throws listed below. These control throws are suggested for initial test-flying because they will allow the airplane to fly smoother and make it easier to control. TEST-FLYING Ailerons: 3/16"...
  • Page 30 Preflight Check & Safety, Continued..Check the condition of the transmitter batteries. They should be fully charged. Check every bolt and every glue joint in the airplane to ensure that everything is tight and well-bonded. Double-check that all of the control horns are tight. Double-check the balance of the airplane.

  • Page 31: Section 14: Flying The Turbo Hawk Edf

    SECTION 14: FLYING THE TURBO HAWK EDF READ THIS BEFORE FLYING YOUR TURBO HAWK EDF FOR THE FIRST TIME Before flying your Turbo Hawk EDF for the first time, please refer back to page # 5 and re-read the special tips we've provided you.

  • Page 32: Section 15: Replacement Parts

    On the Web 18480 Bandilier Circle http://globalservices.globalhobby.com Fountain Valley CA 92708 Phone: (714) 963-0329 Fax: (714) 964-6236 Decal Set 145421 Wattage Turbo Hawk EDF - Complete 128346 PowerFan 400F (w/o Motor) 131400 Instruction Manual 145416 PowerFan 400F (Complete) 131401 Wing Set...
  • Page 33 Need help or have any questions? Call us at 1-714-963-0329 or send us an Email at service@globalhobby.net...
  • Page 34 Visit our website at http://watt-age.globalhobby.com or for Customer Service at http://globalservices.globalhobby.com...

  • Page 35: Product Evaluation Sheet

    Do not use staples and make sure our address faces out. Global Hobby Distributors will not disclose the information it collects to outside parties. Global Hobby Distributors does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
  • Page 36 Post Office will not deliver _____________________________ without proper postage (Return Address Here) Global Hobby Distributors Attn: Global Services 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92728-8610 Fold along dotted line Visit our website at http://watt-age.globalhobby.com or for Customer Service at http://globalservices.globalhobby.com...

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