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Compactor 700 Manual – Bell AH-1W™ Release 1.0 - April 2013 Bell, emblems, logos, and body designs are trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license by Roban Ltd. Roban Limited Dryriver Industrial Zone, Venture Cross Rd. Jiaolian, Wanjiang City District of Dongguan, 523046 Dongguan County (GD) - PRC Copyright@2013 - Roban Limited –...
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@2013 - Roban Limited – All rights reserved...
*Lack of care with assembly or maintenance can result in an unreliable and dangerous model. *Neither Roban Limited nor its agents have any control over the assembly, maintenance and use of this product. Therefore, no responsibility can be traced back to the manufacturer. You hereby agree to release Roban Limited from any responsibility or liability arising from the use of this product.
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68 – LED wire red 1pc 69 – Led wire green 1pc 70 – LED wire red 1pc 71 – 12mm light cap 1pc 72 – LED controller 1pc 73 – Decal set 1pc Copyright@2013 - Roban Limited – All rights reserved...
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Install light (68) in wing end with glue. Install light (69) in wing end with glue. Install the wingtip to the wing using epoxy glue. Install the holder (26) with screws (42) onto the wing (24). Copyright@2013 - Roban Limited – All rights reserved...
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Glue the rocket pod on with epoxy glue. Glue the rocket launcher on with epoxy glue. Install the winglets onto the main fuselage. Glue the Anti-IR unit on with epoxy glue Glue the tail distancer in with epoxy glue Copyright@2013 - Roban Limited – All rights reserved...
Assembly 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.
1=81mm 2=112mm 3=81mm geared servos. The multi blade rotor head can feedback forces that may lead to failure of plastic components. Copyright@2013 - Roban 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 Mount the motor as shown using washers and screws onto of the side frames in order to have access to the mounting the motor mount (70-00066).
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Step 7 – Electrical Wiring and Setup The mechanics have to be fully electrically setup and adjusted ATTENTION ! prior to installation into the fuselage. As the use of a 12S (44.4V) setup is necessary, we strongly recommend to run the When using the a pitch gauge to adjust correct CP travels, control equipment on a separate 2S Lipo battery and BEC for make sure that the gauge lines up with the flat surface of...
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Step 8 – Installation of mechanics Mount the four L-brackets (60UH1-003) onto both sides of Unmount the entire tail rotor frame from the tail box again. the main frame as shown. Make sure they are properly aligned before you fasten the screws. Install the mechanics by sliding them into the fuselage as shown.
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Use the holes in the fuselage to tighten the tail frame screws. Install the washer (66) as shown. Install EVA distancers (67) as shown using glue. Use screws (43) and washers (45) to secure the mechanic. Copyright@2013 - Roban Limited – All rights reserved...
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Close the tail hatch with the screws. Install the carbon rod (65) as shown. Slide the tail wings onto the rods and tighten screws. Install the gun (31) with Nyloc Nut M4 (53) as shown. Glue lever 35 in as shown. Glue lever 39 in as shown.
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Glue lever (35) in as shown. Glue instrument panel (36) in as shown. Glue instrument panel (33) in as shown. Glue seats (40) in as shown. Glue lever 39 in as shown. Then install the cockpit into the canopy, use glue Glue pedals (38) in as shown.
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Please install the scale parts as depicted using epoxy glue! Finally connect the LED controller to the LEDs you installed.
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@2013 - Roban Limited – All rights reserved...
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