Please read this user manual carefully, it contains instructions for the correct assembly of the model. Please refer to the web site www.robanmodel.com for updates and other important information. Thank you for your purchase, and have a great time with your Compactor! Roban Limited Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
FENESTRON OPERATION The Roban fenestron unit provides sufficient thrust to cope with any flight situation above a main rotor rpm of 1000 r/min. We have implemented our clients desire to be able to fly realistically at a low head speed. However, and due to the physical layout of the fenestron much higher required controlling forces are required compared to a typical RC helicopter tail rotor.
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31 – Ball links x4 32 – Nut M2 x4 33 – Nut M3 x4 34 – Screw M3x10 x3 35 – Motor pinion support x3 36 – Pinion bearing block Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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59 – Mid panel 60 – Chair x7 61 – Base plate x2 62 – Pedals x2 63 – Pitch Stick 64 – Cyclic Stick 65 – Decal Set 66 – Washer x4 Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Assembly Scale Fuselage Prior to installing the mechanics into the fuselage, please prepare the fuselage according to the following steps. Installation into the fuselage most of the helicopter mechanic become inaccessible Remove the front canopy. It is secured by screws, which are accesible fromt the side doors.
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Insert the spacers (21) into the spoiles (49) as shown, and secure with epoxy. Make sure to adjust them properly. Insert the joiner (20) into one side of the skid (19) as shown. Make sure the through holes line up as depicted. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Then press the other skid (19) onto the joint as shown. Make sure that the through holes line up again! Secure the skids (19) with screws (39) as shown. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Connect the red LED (54) with prolonging wires (55) und mount it from outside into the tail fin top above the fenestron duct. Route the wires all the way tot he front end oft he tail. We recommend securing it with dabs of hot melt glue. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Then glue the LED cap (56) into the socket as show. Please make sure that you get the position light colors right. Route the LEDs (52) und (54) wires trough the fins as shown, make sure of correct color on left and right side. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Make sure to take your time to align the tail wings correctly before gluing them into the tail boom. We recommend using masking tape to hold them in correct position while curing the resin. Secure the wires with dabs of hot melt glue. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Connect the light of the main panel (58) e.g., it’s plug to the center panel (59) as shown. Then attach the mid panel with glue onto the center panel. The driver unit can be run on voltages from 5 to 12V DC. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Then install all cockpit components into the floor board using epoxy glue, parts 58 through 64. Make sure the instrument LED system is connected and wires routed properly. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
Assembly of Mechanics The mechanics are almost entirely preassembled and split up into four sections: rotorhead, main frame, tail frame and tail tube. Prior to the installation into the scale fuselage, the mechanics have to be entirely assembled, electronic components installed, adjusted and tested.
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1=81mm 2=112mm 3=81mm servos. The multi blade rotor head can feedback forces that may lead to failure of plastic components. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Step 5 – Adjust swashplate linkages The linkages from the L-Levers to the swash plate have to be set at correct length. Distances are uniball center to uniball center: 1=35mm Step 6 – Motor and Belt installation In order to install the motor, you must first disassemble one of Mount the motor as shown using washers and screws onto the the side frames in order to have access to the mounting screws motor mount (70-00066).
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Secondary Motor Support Certain motors with 25mm mounts and long output shafts can be outfitted with a secondary motor shaft bearing. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Step 7 – Electrical Wiring and Setup The mechanics have to be fully electrically setup and adjusted prior to installation into the fuselage. As the use of a 12S ATTENTION ! (44.4V) setup is necessary, we strongly recommend to run the control equipment on a separate 2S Lipo battery and BEC for When using the a pitch gauge to adjust correct CP travels, security reasons.
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Step 8 – Insert mechanics into fuselage Insert the mechanics from the front as shown. The fenestron and the tail need to be adjusted properly before the main frame can be fixed into the fuselage. First attach the tail boom onto the fuselage and align it properly. Then drill six holes evenly distributed using a 1,5mm drill through both tail boom and fuselage.
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Attach the spacer (12) onto the clamp (10) with a bit of CA glue as shown. Then install the clamp with screws (24) onto the tail boom. Only tighten the screws as much as necessary to prevent it from being completely loose. Then attach the tail boom, but not completely. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Adjust the fen / tail boom to be centered in its duct, whist the tail boom and fuselage are fully engaged. Once adjusted, tighten the three screws on the clamp plate. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Then tighten the screws on the duct clamp as well. After aligning everything properly, secure the mechanics with screws (39) as shown into the fuselage. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Glue the footrest holders (51) onto the footrest (18) as shown. Then drill holes into the spoilers (50) in order to glue them in as well. Makes sure to align properly! Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Attach and secure scale parts (43, 44, 45, 47, and 48) as shown with glue. Finally install the decals! Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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Please be realistic when assessing your piloting skills, because a scale helicopter is heavy and hence much less agile in response than any 3D helicopter. Keep this comparison in mind: if you can’t swim and you dive into deep water, the chances are that you will drown. Copyright@2020 - Roban Model Limited – all rights reserved...
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