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Bruder Volvo A60H conversion to RC kit.
Designed by
FMD RC Construction
Produced and distributed by
RC Tank Electronics
Version 1
Page 1
28/09/20

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  • Page 1 Bruder Volvo A60H conversion to RC kit. Designed by FMD RC Construction Produced and distributed by RC Tank Electronics Version 1 Page 1 28/09/20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Cover Page Contents Skill level Caution Note Tools Required Parts required which are not included in the kit Parts List Installation Guide Operation (RTR version) Appendix A – Dismantling Appendix B – Part List With Pictures Version 1 Page 2 28/09/20...

  • Page 3: Skill Level

    Skill Level This conversion kit for the Bruder Vovlo A60H is recommended to users with medium and above competence. The following instructions are deemed a guide to “how to do the conversion” not a concise step by step procedure. Caution Note •...

  • Page 4: Parts List

    Parts List Note depending on the kit purchased you may not have all the listed parts supplied. Part number Description Quantity #A01 Front axle #A02 Swivel #A03 Chassis plate #A04 Swivel Cover #A05 Chassis a #A06 Chassis b #A07 Chassis c #A08 Chassis d #A09...

  • Page 5: Installation Guide

    Instructions 1. Disassemble Bruder model. (See Appendix A) 2. Cut front chassis to accept part number #A01. Version 1 Page 5 28/09/20...
  • Page 6 3. Insert motors and steering servo into part number #A01. Secure each motor using 2no M3x8mm bolts. Note for easier access soldering on the cable to the motor terminals should be done before installing the motors. Version 1 Page 6 28/09/20...
  • Page 7 4. Place the front axle (part number A#01) into the front chassis. Drill 4 fixing holes of 3.5mm diameter. Fix in place using M3x20mm bolts and nuts. Version 1 Page 7 28/09/20...
  • Page 8 5. Cut and clear the area behind the cab to take the M10 bolt and nut. Version 1 Page 8 28/09/20...
  • Page 9 6. Clear plastic around knuckle area to accept part #A02 Version 1 Page 9 28/09/20...
  • Page 10 7. Install servo, servo horn and steering rods. 8. Place part numbers #A05 & #A07 together and upside down on a flat surface. Insert a M6 bolt through the large hole to hold in place. Drill the 2 smaller holes with a 2mm drill bit, 12mm deep.
  • Page 11 9. Do the same for parts #A06 & #A08. 10. Screw the M6 x16mm bolts into part #A09, M6x30mm bolts into parts #A09A and #A12. Make sure the bolts are square when put in. This action will form a thread ready for later installation process.
  • Page 12 11. Place the 2 parts from step 8 & 9 above together, position part number #A09 between them (note flat edge to top). Using M6 x 30mm bolts fix through the chassis side into part number #A09 and repeat from other side. 12.
  • Page 13 13. Position part number #A11 at the rear of the chassis. Using 2mm drill bit, drill pilot holes 12mm deep into the chassis at the top and back. Secure with glue and 4 self tapping screws. Version 1 Page 13 28/09/20...
  • Page 14 14. Insert the lift motors into the openings. Soldering the wires to the motor before hand is mandatory as you wont have clear access later. The fit is tight, so the using of a press or G clamp will assist in pushing in the motors. Version 1 Page 14 28/09/20...
  • Page 15 15. Make sure the fixing holes line up with the motor when pushing in and fix in place with 2 x m3 x 8mm bolts Version 1 Page 15 28/09/20...
  • Page 16 16. Glue part #A13 and #A14 together x2. Clamp or tape together whilst the glue sets. Note inserting the motors will aid alignment of the parts. Version 1 Page 16 28/09/20...
  • Page 17 17. Place the motors into part number #A13/14 (2No). Secure each motor using 2no M3x8mm bolts. Note for easier access soldering on the cable to the motor terminals should be done before installing the motors. Note polarity needs swapping on one side of the vehicle. 18.
  • Page 18 19. Position the 2 No part number #A13/14 into the chassis so the drive shafts face outwards. Hold in place with part number #A09A & #A10. Secure in place with M6 x 30mm bolt each side. Version 1 Page 18 28/09/20...
  • Page 19 20. Turn the chassis upside down. Position the front half of the truck so to place part number #A02 at the front and place part number #A04 over it. Hold in place and turn over, and place part #A03 on top and secure with M3x25mm bolts. Version 1 Page 19 28/09/20...
  • Page 20 Then using a 2mm drill bit, drill pilot holes through part #A04 and secure with self tapping screws. Version 1 Page 20 28/09/20...
  • Page 21 Then using a 2mm drill bit, drill pilot holes at the back of the cover plate and secure with self tapping screws. 21. Glue the lift nut into part number #A17, drill 2mm pilot holes and attach with self tapping screws.
  • Page 22 22. Grind down one end of the T8 lead screw to 6mm diameter and attach to the motor coupler. Also cut down to the required length. (Approx. 12cm) Attach the 4-6mm universal coupler to the motor shaft using the 4mm side. Version 1 Page 22 28/09/20...
  • Page 23 23. Attach the universal coupler to the lift motor shaft and tighten the grub screw. 24. Add the Bruder dump body to the hinge and secure using a M6x30mm bolt in each side into part #A12. Version 1 Page 23 28/09/20...
  • Page 24 25. Add the T8 lead screw nut and part #A17, wind down to the motor end. 26. Attached part number #A17 to the dump body bracket using M3 x 20nn bolt and nut. Note Don’t over tighten as the joint needs a little flexibility. 27.
  • Page 25 28. Drill 5mm hole in the Bruder wheel from the inside tube (this allows for perfect centering of the hole) Cut away the internal plastic to leave a flat surface on the inside. Now enlarge the hole with a 6mm drill bit. Version 1 Page 25 28/09/20...
  • Page 26 29. Push part number #A16 onto the 6 motor shafts noting the flat side on the shaft needs to align with one of the M3 bolt mentioned in above. Once pushed on, tighten the bolt opposite the shaft flat first then tighten the bolt on the shaft flat side, this helps keep the wheel square on the shaft.

  • Page 27: Operation (Rtr Version)

    Controls (RTR version) Left stick up/down Drive forward/reverse Right stick up/down Bucket tilt up/down Right stick left/right Steer left/right Switch A Lights if installed Switch D Orange beacon if installed Notes • If sound unit is installed the sound will automatically start when drive forward/reverse is activated, engine sound will idle for 15 seconds then stop if no further input is detected.

  • Page 28: Appendix A - Dismantling

    Appendix A Dismantling the Bruder model can be difficult as are bult not to come apart as intended for 3 year + children. The following is given to assist in the dismantling of the model ready to be modified for the conversion.
  • Page 29 Remove the lower part of the access ladders to the cab the front to rear umbilical attachment. Turn upside down and release or snap off the 7 clips under the cab. You should now be able to separate the front lower and top section which will also disconnect the rear chassis. Version 1 Page 29 28/09/20...
  • Page 30 Separate the front middle and top section by releasing the indicated clips. To remove the wheels from the metal axle. 2 options. 1. Brute force hold one wheel in a vice or something and pull on the other. Note considerable force is needed so be careful not to injure yourself, others or property.
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  • Page 32: Appendix B - Part List With Pictures

    Appendix B Version 1 Page 32 28/09/20...
  • Page 33 Part number #A01 Description Front axle Quantity Part number #A02 Description Swivel Quantity Part number #A03 Description Chassis plate Quantity Part number #A04 Description Swivel Cover Quantity Part number #A05 Description Chassis a Description...
  • Page 34 Part number #A06 Description Chassis b Description Part number #A07 Description Chassis c Description Part number #A08 Description Chassis d Description Part number #A09 Description Chassis cross brace Description Part number #A09a Description Chassis cross brace Description Part number #A10 Description Axle sleeve Description...
  • Page 35 Part number #A12 Description Hinge sleeve Description Part number #A13 Description Rear axle arm a Description Part number #A14 Description Rear axle arm b Description Part number #A15 Description Motor caps Description Part number #A16 Description Wheel Complete Description Part number #A17 Description Piston Arms...
  • Page 36 Part number #B01 Description Self tapping screw Description Part number #B02 Description M3 x 12mm motor shaft bolt Description Part number #B03 Description M3 x 8mm motor bolt Description Part number #B04 Description M6 x 30 Rear axle & hinge bolt Description Part number #B05...

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