The present model is a technically mature design with well-balanced flight characteristics. The pre-assembly of a number of the individual parts enables a rapid building process. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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Otherwise, sufficient adhesion cannot be guaranteed. Required tool for the construction of ASH 31 MI Pencil (hardness HB), all-purpose pen, geometry triangle, as well as a measuring tape or meter stick, household scissors, a thin and sharp knife - such as a balsa knife Order No.
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Order no. 3935.180 For elevator 1 unit Order no. 3935.180 For rudder 1 unit Order no. 3935.75 For connection to the receiver 8 units GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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Torsional springs must be bent from the accompanying Ø 0.6 mm steel wire to close the flaps and must be adhered as shown in the photo. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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Now insert the retractable landing gear into both ribs and fasten using the Allen screws and the holder bracket. The extend/retract drive is screwed onto the rib with the two screws. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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Now the fin end can be adhered. In the process, make sure that it is recessed from the edge approx. 13 mm at the bottom and approx. 11 mm at the top. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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Now adhere the control arm to the rudder with adhesive. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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For the rear fastening of the frame, a Ø 2 mm hole is drilled through the frame and hull approx. 4 mm below the upper edge of the hull while the frame is in position. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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(M2 threaded rod with double elbow with M2 clevis and M2 counter nut) forms a right angle with the turning axis of the elevator. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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For the installation of the servo, scrape out a recess in the hard foam core up to the upper covering. Now apply adhesive and adhere the servo mounting frame. The servos for the landing flaps are also GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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Before adhering the torsion pins in the root ribs, insert the two wing halves into the hull using the wing connector in order to check the fit. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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(not on the side to be adhered). In doing so, you prevent the wing sections from sticking together and/or prevent the pin from adhering to the sleeve with any escaping resin. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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The winglets are then each inserted on the outer wing with two Ø 3mm and Ø 2mm steel pins. The winglets are secured with strips of adhesive tape. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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Before the initial flight, all rudders must be moved precisely to the center position (zero position) with the transmitter trim adjustment in the middle. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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Moving the joystick all the way forward retracts the landing flaps; moving the joystick all the way back extends the flaps. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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Do not extend the landing flaps too quickly and too far; they operate effectively. Extending the flaps approx. 5 mm is sufficient for the landing approach. Now all that remains is to have fun flying your ASH 31 MI. We hope you enjoy! Your...
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Clevis Steel Control arm Finished part Threaded rod Steel Winglet Finished part Fastening pin Steel Ø 3x30 Fastening pin Steel Øx30 GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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Appropriate notices can be found in the operating instructions for your remote control system. Only those parts included in the kit as well as those original Graupner accessories and replacement parts which we expressly recommend may be used. Even if only one component in the drive unit is changed, safe operation is no longer warranted and any rights under the guarantee are voided.
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Never use batteries which have been overheated, become defective or are damaged. The battery manufacturer's usage instructions must always be followed. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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About the flight Never fly the ASH 31 MI in nature reserves or landscape protection areas. Have consideration for the animals and plants living there. Trees and bushes are places where birds breed, nest and live.
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If there should be an evident material or processing defect in one of the objects marketed in the Federal Republic of Germany and purchased by a consumer (§ 13 BGB) we, the company Graupner GmbH & Co KG, D 73230 Kirchheim/Teck, accept responsibility for eliminating the object's defect within the scope as specified below.
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• Remove the batteries for transport and when the model is not in use. • Do not expose the model to strong humidity, hot or cold temperatures or contamination. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067 07/2012...
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• Clean the model after every use. Clean the model and RC components only with suitable cleaning materials. Contact your dealer for information about this. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY Changes reserved! No liability for printing errors ID. no. 0063067...
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