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INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
HoTTrigger
Manual
No.:13401
No.:13401.SD
2014/04/10
GRAUPNER/SJ GmbH. Henriettenstr.96, KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY

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  • Page 1 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY HoTTrigger Manual No.:13401 No.:13401.SD 2014/04/10 GRAUPNER/SJ GmbH. Henriettenstr.96, KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Symbols and their meaning ..........7 Installing the rudder output arm ........41 Warnings and safety notes ...........8 Installing and replacing the batteries ......46 Manufacturer‘s declaration on behalf of GRAUPNER/ Installing the receiver..........47 SJ GmbH ..............12 General information ............47 Wing root connection ............. 47 Assembling the model ..........13...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    Model summary description This aerobatic machine is part of the new range of GRAUPNER/SJ all-wood model aircraft. The- se models are of particularly high quality, and have been developed and tested for you in-house.

  • Page 4: Parts List

    Parts List Pos. Description Quant. Material Dimensions in mm Point-hinge Plastic Ø 3 x 49 Fuselage Wood Tailplane Wood Elevator joiner 120 x 10 x 2 R.H. elevator Wood L.H. elevator Wood Rudder Wood R.H. wing panel Wood L.H. wing panel Wood R.H.

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Kit contents...

  • Page 6: Recommended Accessories

    Recommended accessories Quant. Description Gr. HoTT mx-16 8-channel computer system 33116 DES 708 BB MG servo 7946 GR 16 receiver 33508 100 mm extension lead 3935.11 320 mm extension lead 3935.32 White plastic spinner, 57 mm Ø 1112.57 Hook-and-loop strap, length 320 mm 1587 DES CFRP heavy-duty servo output arm 7907.2...

  • Page 7: Symbols And Their Meaning

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Symbols and their meaning Attention! This symbol alerts you to the following notes which the user must observe. Neglecting this information may have an adverse effect on the system’s proper function and the safety of the operator. Warning! This symbol alerts you to prohibited actions which the user must always observe.

  • Page 8: Warnings And Safety Notes

    This is a model that – together with appropriate accessories – can become a functional RC model. GRAUPNER/SJ cannot monitor adherence to the assembly and operating instructions for the model nor can GRAUPNER/SJ supervise the installation, operation or maintenance of the model and its components. There-fore GRAUPNER/SJ accepts no liability whatsoever for losses, damage or costs that arise from improper op-eration, improper behavior or which are associated with same in any manner.
  • Page 9 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Attention! RC models are very demanding and potentially dangerous objects, and call for a high level of knowledge and expertise from the operator, together with a sense of responsibility. Attention! Adhesives and paints contain solvents which can be injurious to health. It is important to heed the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings.
  • Page 10 Attention! Take care with loose clothing such as scarves, loose shirts etc. Flapping cloth can easily be sucked into the area of the propeller and then get tangled in the blades. Attention! If there are passers-by or spectators at your flying site, make sure that they are aware of the dangers inherent in your activity, and insist that they keep a safe distance away (at least 5 m behind the plane of the propeller).
  • Page 11 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Attention! If there are passers-by or spectators at your flying site, make sure that they are aware of the dangers inherent in your activity, and insist that they keep a safe distance away (at least 5 m behind the plane of the propeller).

  • Page 12: Manufacturer's Declaration On Behalf Of Graupner/Sj Gmbh

    If material defects or manufacturing faults should arise in a product distributed by us in the Fe- deral Republic of Germany and purchased by a consumer (§ 13 BGB), we, Graupner/SJ GmbH D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany, acknowledge the obligation to correct those defects within the limitations described below.

  • Page 13: Assembling The Model

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Assembling the model Attention! It is important to observe the sequence of procedures described in these building instructions. Attention! Before you start assembling the model we recommend that you run a film iron over the co- vering film to ensure that it is taut, as fluctuations in temperature and humidity may have caused creases, and the film may have come loose from the wood in places.

  • Page 14: Servo Installation - General

    Servo installation - general 1. Information on installing servos The same procedure is employed for preparing and fitting all the servos. The following steps should be carried out for each servo which is to be installed, using the parts supplied in the servo’s accessory pack. Variations from the standard procedure - such as fitting different servo output arms, and changing the position of the arms on the servos - are explained in the relevant stages, and shown in the pictures of the installed servos.

  • Page 15: Extending The Servo Lead

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY 5. Extending the servo lead If a servo extension lead is used, it must be secured using one of the clips supplied. First insert the servo lead plug into the socket on the extension lead. Push the clip over the plastic plug / socket housings. Attention! Check that the clip engages fully, otherwise the servo could become...

  • Page 16: Canopy

    Canopy Slide the canopy latch towards the tail and hold it in that position while you raise the rear end of the canopy and lift it off. Gluing the point-hinges 1. Information on gluing the point-hinges All the point-hinges (1) should be prepared and installed in the same manner. Follow the procedure described for each hinge at the appropriate juncture.

  • Page 17: Applying Glue To The Hinge Holes

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY 3. Applying glue to the hinge holes The point-hinges (1) are glued in place using UHU-Plus Endfest 300 (slow-setting epoxy). Apply a little glue to each hole in the control surface. If glue gets onto the surface adjacent to the hole, it can be removed by wiping with a piece of kitchen paper dipped in methylated spirit.
  • Page 18 Push the point-hinges (1) attached to the control surface into the holes in the fixed panel or wing - depending on the sub-assembly you are currently working on. Ensure that the colour scheme on the two panels lines up correctly. Offer up the control surface, holding it at an angle at the pivot axis, and push the point- hinges (1) one by one into the holes in the fixed panel.

  • Page 19: Installing The Tailplane

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Installing the tailplane 1. Aligning the tailplane Apply a strip of paper masking tape to the underside of the fuselage (2) to protect the underlying film. Draw a centreline on the tape, on which a setsquare can be placed in order to help you align the tailplane (3). First mark the end of the tailplane (3) at which the setsquare will be positioned later.

  • Page 20: Removing The Film From The Joint Surfaces

    2. Removing the film from the joint surfaces The covering film over the joint surfaces of the tailplane (3) must first be removed: slide the tailplane (3) through the slots in the fuselage (2), and set it central; it must also be at 90° to the fuselage centreline. Draw a line on the tailplane on both sides of the fuselage (2), top and bottom, to mark the area of film to be removed.

  • Page 21: Removing The Film From The Joint Surfaces

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY 3. Removing the film from the joint surfaces Run the tip of a soldering iron along the marked lines, using a steel ruler as a guide, and remove the film between the two cuts. Attention! Just allow the tip of the soldering iron to glide over the film. Don’t apply excessive pressure, as this could damage the wood underneath;...

  • Page 22: Preparing The Elevator Joiners

    5. Preparing the elevator joiners Sand both sides of the elevator joiner (4) using 100-grit abrasive paper, to ensure that the glue adheres strongly to the surfaces. 6. Gluing the elevator joiners The elevator joiners (4) must be glued together before the elevators (5) are attached by their hinges. This is important, as the joiners and hinges must be aligned while the glue is soft, to ensure that the elevators work correctly.

  • Page 23: Attaching The Elevators

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY 7. Attaching the elevators Glue the point-hinges (1) in one of the elevators (5 or 6) as described in the section entitled Gluing the point- hinges (1). Apply epoxy to the slot for the elevator joiner (4). Wipe off excess resin using kitchen paper and methylated spirit.
  • Page 24 Attach one elevator (5 or 6) to the tailplane by means of the point-hinges (1) and the elevator joiner (4). Repeat the procedure for the second elevator panel (5 or 6). Attach the second elevator (5 or 6) to the tailplane (3) using the point-hinges (1) and the elevator joiner (4).

  • Page 25: Attaching The Rudder To The Fin

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Temporarily fix the elevators (5 and 6) to the tailplane with paper masking tape to prevent them shifting, then use a screwdriver to push the elevator joiner into the elevators (5 and 6) as far as it will go. Wipe off excess epoxy using methylated spirit on a piece of paper towel.

  • Page 26: Installing The Tailwheel Assembly

    Installing the tailwheel assembly Tailwheel bracket assembly Remove the grubscrew (12) from the collet (13), then fit the collet (13) on the wire tailwheel unit (14). Slip the tailwheel bracket (15) onto the wire tailwheel unit (14). Remove the grubscrew (12) from the tailwheel steering rod (16), and slip the steering rod (16) onto the wire tailwheel unit (14).

  • Page 27: Installing The Tailwheel

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Note! Use UHU thread-lock fluid, No. 952, to prevent the grubscrew (12) working loose. Position the tailwheel steering rod (16) on the wire tailwheel unit (14) in such a way that part (14) is exactly at 90° to the steering rod (16). Tighten the grubscrew (12) in the collet.

  • Page 28: Installing The Tailwheel Bracket

    Installing the tailwheel bracket Fix the tailwheel bracket (15) to the fuselage using the retaining screws (18). Note! Use UHU Schraubensicher (thread-lock fluid) No. 952 to secure the screws (18). Tailwheel steering system Mark a point about 20 mm from the end of the tailwheel steering rod (16) on the centreline of the rudder (7). Use a 5 mm bit to drill a hole for the ball-link (19) which acts as a link between the rudder and the tailwheel.

  • Page 29: Installing The Undercarriage

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Installing the undercarriage 1. Installing the main undercarriage units Invert the fuselage (2) and lay it on the bench prior to attaching the undercarriage. Place the main undercarriage unit (20) in the recess in the fuselage, and secure it with the retaining screws (21).

  • Page 30: Preparing The Wheel Spats

    2. Preparing the wheel spats Open up the hole in the outside of the wheel spats (22, 23) using a 6.4 mm Ø drill, then use a round file to open up the hole slightly to clear the head of the screw (24); the screw-head should be a close fit in the hole.
  • Page 31 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Slip the washer (28) onto the projecting end of the screw. Tighten the screw fully into the self-locking nut (27), ensuring that the wheel (26) still rotates. The head of the screw should now be located in the enlarged hole in the wheel spat (22, 23).

  • Page 32: Installing The Horns

    Installing the horns Preparing the control horns All the control surface horns (29) are prepared and glued in place using the same procedure. Follow these steps for each horn (29) which has to be installed on the model. Any variations from this procedure are explained in the instructions at the appropriate point, or can be seen in the pictures.

  • Page 33: Preparing The Pushrods

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Attach the second horn (29) to the screw (30). Tighten the self-locking nut (31) on the screw (30). Prepare a total of five control surface horn assemblies using this procedure. For aesthetic reasons it is best to prepare two right-hand and three left-hand horn assemblies;...

  • Page 34: Preparing The Servo Output Arms

    Preparing the servo output arms For aesthetic reasons it is best to shorten the three servo output arms by one hole. Alternatively you can simply screw the ball-links (19) to the second hole from the outside. Snip off the end of the servo outputs using side-cutters, removing one linkage hole, and round off the cut end using a sanding block to produce a neat radius round the next hole.
  • Page 35 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Slip the screw (30) through the linkage ball in the ball- link (19). Tighten the screw (30) in the servo output arm. Fit the self-locking nut (31) and tighten it on the screw (30). Repeat the procedure to connect the ball-links to the rudder servo output arm (35).

  • Page 36: Aileron And Elevator

    Aileron and elevator Installing the servos The servos should be installed in the appropriate apertures in the wings (8, 9) and fuselage (2) as shown in the pictures, using the retaining screws supplied with the servos. Connect a 320 mm extension lead to the rudder servo following the procedure described n the section General servo installation.

  • Page 37: Installing The Servo Output Arms

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Installing the servo output arms Install the output arms (with the linkages attached) on the servos as described n the section General servo installation. Adjusting the pushrods Switch the RC system on and set all the servos to neutral (centre) from the transmitter prior to adjusting the pushrods (32, 33).

  • Page 38: Gluing The Control Surface Horns

    Gluing the control surface horns Apply plenty of epoxy to the slots for the control surface horns (29). The RC system should be left switched on so that the horns (29) can be glued in place with the control surfaces accurately at neutral. Note! The control surface horns (29) should be glued in place using UHU...

  • Page 39: Rudder Linkage

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Rudder linkage Attaching the rudder cables Slip a crimp sleeve (36) onto the linkage cable (37), which will be cut in half later. Thread the cable (37) through the hole in the ring-screw (34). Slip the cable (37) back through the crimp sleeve (36).
  • Page 40 Loop the cable (37) back through the crimp sleeve (36). Compress the crimp sleeve firmly using a pair of pliers, so that the cable (37) cannot possibly slip out again. Complete the other end of the cable (37) as described in the section Attaching the cables, and then cut the cable (37) exactly in half.

  • Page 41: Installing The Rudder Output Arm

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Glue the horn assemblies (29) in the rudder as described in the section Gluing the control surface horns. Attention! Ensure that both horns (29) are located in the same position relative to the hinge pivot axis, otherwise the cables (37) may not remain taut when the rudder deflects.
  • Page 42 Place the rudder output arm (35) on the servo output disc; the central hole will automatically centre itself over the raised ring of the output disc. With the RC system switched on and the servo at centre, rotate the rudder output arm (35) until it is at an angle of 90°...
  • Page 43 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Place the rudder servo output arm (35) on the output disc, and fit the self-locking nuts (31) on the screws. Tighten the nuts to fix the output arm to the output disc. Snip off the excess screw length (30) using side-cutters. File back the cut screw-ends flush with the self-locking nuts (31).
  • Page 44 Attention! The next few procedures must be carried out with the greatest care to ensure that the system works well and efficiently. Keep strictly to the sequence described, as this makes the linkage easier to install. The rudder cables (37) must cross over inside the fuselage, so run the cable (37) from the right-hand horn to the left-hand end of the servo output arm, and vice versa.
  • Page 45 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Thread the cable (34) back through the crimp sleeve (36) again. Firmly compress the crimp sleeve (36) using a pair of pliers, so that the cable (37) cannot slip. Snip off the excess cable (37) using side-cutters. Attention! Take care to cut only the excess cable end (37), and not the part which be-...

  • Page 46: Installing And Replacing The Batteries

    Installing and replacing the batteries The flight battery for the electric motor is located inside the model forward of the wing joiner tube using two hook- and-loop straps No. 1587, and hook-and-loop tape No. 3368.1.

  • Page 47: Installing The Receiver

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Installing the receiver General information Please refer to the instructions supplied with the receiver before installing the unit, connecting the servo and switch leads, and deploying the aerial. Wing root connection The extension lead sockets are fitted into the slots in the fuselage sides, set flush with the outside surface, and glued in place using thick cyano.

  • Page 48: Installing The Electric Motor

    Installing the electric motor Preparing the cruciform motor mount Locate the cruciform motor mount supplied with the motor and open up the outer holes in it using a 5 mm Ø bit. Clean up the holes with a countersink bit. Attention! It is important to place the mount on a hardwood surface prior to drilling, to avoid damaging the table or bench underneath.

  • Page 49: Fitting The Stand-Off Pillars

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Fitting the stand-off pillars Fit the shakeproof washers on the M 5 x 15 retaining screws. Screw the stand-off pillars to the cruciform motor mount Installing the motor Fix the motor to the cruciform mount using the M 4 x 5 countersunk screws supplied.

  • Page 50: Soldering The Sockets To The Speed Controller

    Soldering the sockets to the speed controller Remove the heat-shrink sleeves from the sockets which are soldered to the speed controller by slitting the sleeves lengthwise with a sharp knife. Attention! The sockets should be unsoldered from the cables. Do not just cut off the sockets with side- cutters, as the additional cable length is required in the model, otherwise the speed controller will not be correctly positioned, and it will be difficult to secure it.

  • Page 51: Installing The Speed Controller

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Installing the speed controller Connect the speed controller to the motor, and route the controller through the lower opening in the firewall towards the receiver. Attention! Check that the motor spins in the cor- rect direction. Use a cable-tie to secure the cables between the connectors and the speed controller to prevent it shifting and coming unplugged.

  • Page 52: Installing The Spinner Oma-5020-490

    Installing the spinner OMA-5020-490 Fit the spinner backplate onto the shaft of the taper collet. Depending on the type of spinner you are using, you may need to use the appropriate size of drill to open up the central hole to match the diameter of the shaft.
  • Page 53 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Slide this assembly onto the motor shaft, leaving about 2 mm clearance to the motor case where the shaft enters the motor. Tighten the propeller nut firmly. Cut away the spinner cap to clear the propeller blades. Attention! The holes for the spinner cap retaining screws must line up accurately with...

  • Page 54: Installing The Cowl

    Installing the Cowl Drilling the holes for the cowl retaining screws Use paper masking tape to attach the drilling templates (39) over the captive nuts in the fuselage (2). Attention! Ensure that the hole in the drilling template (39) is centred accurately on the captive nut, and offset towards the cowl (40) by about 2 mm.
  • Page 55 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Fit the cowl (40) on the fuselage, slipping it under the drilling templates (39) as shown. Attach the spinner backplate / propeller assembly to the motor, then align the cowl (40) with the spinner; there should be about 2 - 3 mm clearance between the spinner and the fairing at the front of the cowl.

  • Page 56: Applying The Decals

    Applying the decals Information on applying decals Each decal is prepared and applied using the same procedure; simply follow the same steps for each one. The decals can be arranged in any way you find pleasing, but you are free to use the arrangement shown below. Cut out the decal from the sheet, complete with backing paper.

  • Page 57: Slitting The Decals Over A Hinge Line

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Gradually peel off the backing paper, working from the end already stuck down, and use the flat of your hand to rub the decal down and onto the model. Work slowly and steadily to avoid trapping air bubbles under the decal. All the decals can now be applied using this procedure, until the model is completely decorated.

  • Page 58: Model Settings

    Model settings Centre of Gravity: The model should balance at a point 115 mm aft of the wing leading edge, measured at the root. Basic control surface travels: Before setting up the control surface travels, assemble the model completely, as if you were about to fly it. Move the throttle stick on the transmitter to the Stop position, then switch the receiving system on.

  • Page 59: Using Planejama (Aeroplane Nightshirt)

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Using Planejama (aeroplane nightshirt) The Planejama (aeroplane nightshirt) consists of protective bags with carefully sewn seams. The bags are made of hard-wearing fabric, and protect your model from dents, scratches and other damage in transit. The Planejama can also be used at the flying field when the model is fully rigged.

  • Page 60: Care And Maintenance

    This aircraft should only be flown by experienced model pilots! All that remains is to wish you many hours of happy flying with your HoTTrigger Your team! No liability for printing errors. Technical changes reserved! Keine Haftung für Druckfehler. Graupner/SJ GmbH Henriettenstrasse 96 Technische Änderungen vorbehalten! 73230 Kirchheim/Teck Germany...

  • Page 61: Notes

    INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Notes...
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