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Operating instructions SZD-54 Art.-Nr. 3014 August 2017...
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3014 SZD-54 Thank you for purchasing the ROBBE "SZD-54". The model is a modern moulded foam model, largely assembled, with a wide range of applications. In order to ensure that you will enjoy the model for a long time and especially to ensure a smooth first flight, please read this manual carefully and follow the steps exactly as they are done.
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Operating instructions 3014 SZD-54 1. Assembly of the tailplane: Position the tailplane as shown in the illustration at the fuselage end and screw it tightly to the fuselage from above using the M4x25 screw. Make sure that the screw is firmly seated and do not overtighten the screw! 2.
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Operating instructions 3014 SZD-54 3. Rudder connections: The two clevis heads for the rudder and elevator must now be mounted in the corresponding rudder horn on the 3rd hole and screwed tight. Make sure that the screw is only tightened firmly, that the linkage remains...
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Operating instructions 3014 SZD-54 4. Assembly of the wings: The two wing halves are attached to the fuselage by means of CRP tube 10mm. At the same time, thread the servo connection cable through the hole provided on the fuselage and make sure that the servo cable is not jammed! The wings are secured to the underside of the wing by means of a screw on the underside of the wing.
Operating instructions 3014 SZD-54 5. Electrical connection: Now all servos must be connected to the receiver according to the sequence of connections of your remote control system. If your remote control system cannot handle two aileron servos, the model is supplied with a V-cable for one receiver channel.
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Operating instructions 3014 SZD-54 7: Center of gravity: In order to achieve maximum flight performance, a correct centre of gravity is essential. For the first flight, make sure that the centre of gravity of 60mm behind the leading edge (measured at the fuselage base) is reached by moving the battery.
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Operating instructions 3014 SZD-54 8. Tips and notes for the first flight: Before the first flight, check again that all mechanical and electrical connections are tightly connected. We also recommend to check this before every flight, as well as the direction of action of the control deflections! ATTENTION: Loose wings, or other parts of the model may cause a crash.
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Operating instructions 3014 SZD-54 Die Sicherheit im Umgang mit ferngesteuerten Modellen führt häufig zu Fragen. Die beantworten Hazard warnings for flight models: Ihnen gerne unsere Fachverkäufer von Modellbau Lindinger GmbH. Inform all viewers to maintain a safety distance of at least 5 meters. Never steer your model airplane towards people, animals or high voltage lines.
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Operating instructions 3014 SZD-54 Special instructions for charging LiPo batteries Because it's not possible to control the correct charging and discharging of the cells, any warranty due to faulty charging or discharging is excluded. Only approved chargers with balancer may be used to charge Li-Po batteries. The max. charging capacity must be limited to 1.05 times the battery capacity.
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