Get The Model Ready To Fly; Apply The Decals; Lipo Battery Precautions - GREAT PLANES Reactor ARF .61-.91 SPORT BIPLANE Instruction Manual

Now that the model is fully assembled and all of the
external systems/components have been installed,
access to the inside of the model will probably no longer
be necessary. If you plan to transport your Reactor with the
wings mounted, and if you are ready to install the wings
at this time, go ahead and do so. IMPORTANT: Whether
you choose to mount the wings now, or later when you
get to the fl ying fi eld, be certain to use threadlocker on
the eight screws that secure the wing struts to the tabs
and to the single screw that holds the top wing to the
middle brace. Be sure to use a #4 lock washer and a #4
fl at washer on each screw.

GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY

Apply the Decals

1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from
the sheet.
2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fi ngerprints
and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture
of liquid dish soap and warm water—about one teaspoon of
soap per gallon of water. Submerse the decal in the soap and
water and peel off the paper backing. Note: Even though the
decals have a "sticky-back" and are not the water transfer
type, submersing them in soap & water allows accurate
positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath.
3. Position decal on the model where desired. Holding the decal
down, use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away.
4. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee
remaining water from under the decal. Apply the rest of the
decals the same way.

LiPo Battery Precautions

For modelers who will be powering their Reactor with an
electric motor:
Charged motor batteries will be required before you can
power the motor to make certain it is turning the correct
direction and that your throttle is set up correctly. Before
charging and connecting your batteries to the ESC in the
plane, read the following information.
IMPORTANT: If using multiple battery packs that are
connected with an adapter, never charge the batteries
together through the adapter. Always charge each battery
pack separately. Charge each battery pack separately, then
read the following precautions on how to connect multiple
packs for setting up the ESC or fl ying the model:
There are two ways to connect multiple battery packs: In
Series and in Parallel.
These are two 3200mAh batteries (one 11.1V
and the other 7.4V). When joined in SERIES,
the result will be a 18.5V, 3200 mAh battery.
11.1V (3-Cell)
GPMP0613
7.4V (2-Cell)
GPMP0613
It's okay to connect batteries with different voltages in
series to achieve the new, desired voltage.
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1. Connecting batteries in "Series" means to connect
the +'s to the –'s and the –'s to the +'s. This combines the
battery's Voltages, but the capacity remains the same. This is
the recommended setup for the Reactor Bipe (even though
both batteries will be two 11.1V, 3200mAh).
These two 1500mAh batteries (both 11.1V) are
being joined in PARALLEL. The result will be
one 11.1V, 3000mAh battery.
11.1V (3-Cell)
GPMP0613
11.1V (3-Cell)
GPMP0613
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2. Connecting batteries in "Parallel" means to connect
the +'s to the +'s and the -'s to the -'s. This combines the
battery's capacities, but the Voltage remains the same.
NO!!
NEVER connect battery packs with different Voltages in
Parallel–only combine in Series. Otherwise, the batteries
will try to "equalize" with the larger one trying to "charge" the
smaller one, thus causing heat and likely a fi re.
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OKAY
This is a SERIES battery
adapter (GPMM3143)
that connects two
batteries in series.
OKAY
This is a PARALLEL battery
adapter (GPMM3142) that
connects two batteries in parallel.