Fuel Tank Installation - Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual

Fuel Tank Installation

Required Parts
Fuselage Fuel tank brace, front
Fuel tank brace, rear 3mm washer (2)
Fuselage hatch Fuel tank (assembled)
3mm x 12mm socket head scew (2)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Threadlock Scissors
Hobby knife with #11 blade Phillips screwdriver: #2
Hex wrench or ball driver: 2.5mm
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Step 1
Locate the items necessary to install the fuel tank in the fuselage.
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Step 2
Inspect the fuel tank to determine the internal positioning
of the vent line. This is important as the vent line must face
to the top of the fuselage for the engine to run properly.
You may want to place a piece of tape on the tube that
corresponds to the vent line for easier identification later.
Vent Line
To Muffler
To Carburetor
Vent Line (faces top of fuselage)
Side View
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Step 3
Insert the fuel tank in the fuselage. Guide the fuel lines
through the hole in the firewall.
Top View
Clunk
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Step 4
Guiding the fuel tubes to the top of the fuselage, place the tank
in the fuselage so it rests in the fuselage as shown. The tank
will fit snug against the back of the firewall when installed.
Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual