Model Ltd. assumes no liability for damage that could occur from the assembly and/or use/misuse of this product. Although the Atom 6HV is powered by a quiet, smooth-running electric motor, it should be assembled and operated with the same care as its larger glow engine counterparts. When operating your Atom 6HV, please exercise caution and safety.
Great care has been taken in filling the bags with the correct quantity of parts and hardware for each section. However, occasional mistakes happen. In the event that you find a parts shortage or are in need of technical assistance, please contact your local Compass Model parts dealer.
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In The Box This model is packed according to assembling steps. Do not open all the bags at one time. Open only one bag for each step of assemply when building. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Tail Set Step 4 Step 5 Rotor Set Long Item...
Servo M2.5x10 Self Tapping Bolt X 16 M2 5X10 Self Tapping Bolt Servo 2.5mm Washer X 16 Plastic Spacer x 4 2 5mm Washer Servo Spacer The Servo installation is done without the supplied Servo Rubbers. M2.5x10 Self Tapping Bolt This Servo is installed in between the 2 frames.
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Boom & Tail Rotor Crimping Belt damages the Tensile Cords and will result in premature failure. M3 Washer x4 Be careful not to over tighten the M3 Nylon Lock Nut x10 Bolts when attaching the Tail Rotor Blades. The Tail Blades should be able to move with a slight amount M3x14 Cap M2.5x6 Cap Head Bolt x2...
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Main Gear Lift the Main Shaft Collar upwards and secure to the Main Shaft by slightly Main Shaft Clamp has to br M3 Nylon Lock Nut x1 tighten the Lock Screw. It is necessary mounted below the Bearing to align the Lock Screw through the Block.
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Rotor,Washout & Swashplate M2.5 x8 Self Tapping Bolt X 4 M3x4 Set Screw x6 In this step, push the Flybar through the Flybar Collar, Flybar Holder, and M4x4 M4x4 Set Screw x2 Flybar Control Arm. Using set screws, fix the Arms and Collars onto the Set Screw Flybar.
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Equipment illustration Aileron Pitch Elevator Vecro Tape 12S Battery Rudder Brushless Motor Receiver ES C Linkage The following Linkage lengths indications are basic values. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THEY COULD VARY depend on used Servos and Arms. Some fine adjustments are still needed in following setup steps. Please cut away 1.5mm from each Ball Link.
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25mm to the center. Compass Model Ball Links are build up on Do not apply plier to resize Ball Links. Pliers could the tight side this allows you to adjust them cause hidden damage to Ball Links and result in to your personal needs.
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06 0501 Swash Plate Tool Horizontal Horizontal Level the Swashplate by adjusting the links from the Servo Arms to the Swashplate. Use a Compass Swashplate Tool as guide. Then set level the Washout Arms. 0 Pitch ° Mixing Arm By adjusting the Links between Swashplate and Mixing Arms set the Mixing Arms to a 3° downward position.
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7° 7° Use this Hole for Tail Link Ball With Rudder Stick in middle position, set the Rudder Servo Arm at 90° to the Tail Control Link. Set the Tail Blades to 7° Pitch. Servo Direction Check Turn the Transmitter on, your position has to be right behind the helicopters Tail. Make sure that the Swashplate Mode is set to CCPM 120°.
Canopy Canopy M2.5x6 Self Tapping Bolt X 2 Use AB Glue Drill a 6.5mm D Hole here Canopy Insert M2.5x6 Self Tapping Bolt Place the Canopy onto the Frames and mark the right position of the Canopy Inserts. Apply AB Glue to fix the Canopy Insert onto the canopy.
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Team Tips General: The Ball Links on the 6HV need to be resized. Step 3 It is very important to resize the Ball Links for smooth travel, especially on the tail; because issues like tail wag, sluggish tail, or inconsistent Piro-rate will occur. Step 4 It is vital not to over tighten the Main Gear Bolt, or it can cause the Autorotation Gear to slightly warp.
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Part No. Part Description Order No Order Description Qty, 02-0503G Washout Base (grey) 02-0503G Washout Base (grey) 1pcs/bag 02-0518 Washout Link 02-0518 Washout Links 2 pcs/bag 02-0519G Phasing Control Ring (grey) 02-0519G Phasing Control Ring (grey) 1 pcs/bag 02-0531S 02-0532 Bushing Bushing set (3 sizes) 6 pcs/bag...
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Part No. Part Description Order No. Order Description Qty, 02-0605G Bearing block upper 02-0605G Bearing block upper set 1 pcs/bag 02-0805 Cross Member M3x30 02-0805 Cross Member set M3x30 5 pcs/bag 02-1805 Cross member set M3x30 02-1805 Cross member set M3x30 2 pcs/bag 02-0820 02-0820...
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Part No. Part Description Order No. Order Description Qty, 02-0701 Stainless link balls 02-0701 Stainless link balls 10 pcs/bag 02-0709 Ball Link 02-0709 Ball Links 10 pcs/bag 02-0810SG Thumb Screw (gold) 02-0810SG Thumb Screw set (gold) 4 pcs/bag 02-0813S 02-0813 Tail Boom Brace Connector Tail Boom Brace Connector set 4 pcs/bag...
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