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Instruction Manual book Item code:BH26 SPECIFICATION Wingspan : Electric Motor: AXI 2826.10. 1,650mm. 65 in. Battery: 4-5 Cells-Li-Poly-14.8-18.5v- 5.000 mAh - 20 c . Length 1,260cm.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your DECATHLON. Use the parts listing below to identify all parts. WARNING. Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTION. + This is not a toy + Be sure that no other flyers are using your radio frequency. + Do not smoke near fuel + Store fuel in a cool, dry place, away from children and pets.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Electric wire. Remove the covering. Thread. Bottom of wing. 5. Using the thread as a guide and using masking tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the thread: carefully pull the thread out.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2. Drill through 6mm (diameter) the ai- leron using the control horn as a guide and screw the control horn in place. 4. Install control horn as same as picture below. Bottom of wing.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2. Attach the clevis to the outer hole in the control horn. 3. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver and center the servo. Install the servo arm onto the servo. The servo arm should be...
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Aluminium brace. Epoxy glue. Remark point and remove the covering C/A glue Secure Repeat the procedure for the other wing half. JOINING THE WING HALVES. 1. Locate the aluminium wing dihedral brace. 2. Test fit the dihedral brace into each...
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT. THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS: 1.ENGINE MOUNT. 2.ELECTRIC MOTOR. OPTION 1: ENGINE MOUNT. See pictures below When the stopper assembly is installed in the tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just below the top surface of the tank.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5. Test fit the stopper assembly into the tank. It may be necessary to remove some of Fuel tank. the flashing around the tank opening using a modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none of it falls into the tank.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE ENGINE-THROTTLE. Locate the long piece of wire used for the throttle pushrod. One end of the wire has been pre-bend in to a “Z” bend at the factory. This “Z” bend should be inserted into the throttle arm of the engine when the engine is fitted onto the engine mount.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE COWLING Right side 1. Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE SPINNER. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in place using two 3mm x 12mm wood screws. 3 X 15mm. 3 X 15mm. C/A glue Epoxy glue OPTION 2: ELECTRIC MOTOR INSTALLING ELECTRIC MOTOR.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE COWLING ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. SERVO INSTALLATION. 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator servo. Test fit the servo into the servo tray. 2. Mount the servo to the tray using the mounting screws provided with your radio sys- tem.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3. Slide the stabilizer into place in the precut slot in the rear of the fuselage.The stabilizer should be pushed firmly against the front of the slot. Top elevator. Center line HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Top side Bottom elevator Mark line Epoxy glue Bottom side 6. When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount 5. Remove the stabilizer. Using the lines of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the...
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN INSTALLA- TION. Elevator control horn install as same as the way of aileron control horn. Please see pic- tures below. Nilon M3 lock nut control clasp. 3mm x 40mm. Control horn of elevator.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL C/A glue Elevator Elevator pushrod. pushrod. Elevator Elevator control horn control horn ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Elevator pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod. Secure...
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Snap keeper. Elevator pushrod VERTICAL INSTALLATION. Rudder pushrod Bend and cut after Hinge.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Hinge slot. 2. Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the top of the fuselage. The rear edge of the stabilizer should be flush with the rear edge of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge should engage the precut hinge slot in the lower fuselage.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL 4. Remove the stabilizer. Using a model- Vertical ing knife, remove the covering from below the Stabilizer. Horizontal 90º lines you drew. Also remove the covering from Stabilizer. the bottom edge of the stabilizer.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL 6) When you are sure that everything is a aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the slot in the mounting platform and to the verti- cal stabilizer mounting area.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Elevator pushrod. Rudder cotrol horn Rudder pushrod. Elevator Elevator pushrod. pushrod. Rudder pushrod. Rudder pushrod. INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD. 1. Install one adjustable metal connector through the third hole out from the center of...
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY. 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron extension into the receiver to make plugging in the aileron servo lead easier when you are installing the wing .
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Receiver MAIN GEAR INSTALATION. PARTS REQUIRED 2. A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose 1. Assemble and mounting the wheel during operation. pants as shown in the following pictures.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR. 1. The blind nuts are already mounted in- side the fuselage. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET. 2. The holes in the landing gear should be to accept the mounting bolts.
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Secure 3. Secure the tail wheel bracket in place using three 3mm x 12mm wood screws. Be careful not to overtighten the screws. Secure WING JOINING. Wing attach to fuselage.
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DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Carefully make a 90 degree bend down at the mark made. Cut off the excess wire, leaving about 2.5mm beyond the bend. 7.2 cm Secure C/A glue Secure...
DECATHLON- Item code:BH26. INSTRUCTION MANUAL 95 MM CONTROL THROWS. BALANCING. 1. We highly recommend setting up a plane 1) It is critical that your airplane be bal- using the control throws listed.
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