Owner’s Manual & Technical Information RFR (Ready For Receiver)
Specification Wingspan:.................1200mm (47.25in.) Root Chord:...............140mm (5.5in. ) Wing area:.................1558.5sq.cm (242sq.in) Fuselage length:.......775mm (30.5in.) All-up weight:............500g (17.6oz) Battery:.....................2S 7.4V 1000mAh LiPo (not included) Motor:........................1050kV brushless ESC:...........................20A brushless Propeller:..................
Contents Introduction................................................................................. 4 FCC information.......................................................................... 4 Safety precautions...................................................................... 5 LiPo battery warnings................................................................. 5 Box Contents............................................................................... 6 Required to complete.....................
Introduction Experienced model pilots know a good motor-glider when they see one. The telltale signs are written large, categorised by a useful practicality, a sound design and a healthy performance. The Ares Alpine 1200 is just such a machine, in fact it’s so good that, to be fair, the ‘motor-glider’ designation is something of a misnomer.
Safety Precautions Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the following instructions can result in damage and / or personal injury. A Radio Controlled (RC) airplane is not a toy! If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Keep items that could become entangled in the propeller away from the propeller, including loose clothing, tools, etc. Be especially sure to keep your hands, face and other parts of your body away from the propeller.
• After flying / discharging your battery you must allow it to cool to ambient /room temperature before recharging. • To charge your LiPo battery you MUST use a suitable LiPo charger. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing property damage and / or personal injury. DO NOT use a NiCd or NiMH charger. • Always charge your LiPo in a proprietary, fireproof, dedicated LiPo charge bag.
• EPO foam glue – Multiplex Zacki Elapor Foam recommended from J. Perkins stockists (25592727). • Phillips screwdriver. • 10mm box spanner. Airframe Assembly 1. Remove the components from the box and ensure you have the following parts: • Fuselage assembly • A left- and right-hand wing panel • Tailplane, fin and rudder • Steel wing spar 2.
4. Take the steel wing spar and with the bend facing upwards forming a shallow V-shape (dihedral), slide it through the fuselage and fully into the left-hand wing panel. 5. Pass the right-hand wing panel partially over the free end of the steel spar and connect the aileron servo plug to its mating fuselage socket ensuring that the correct orientation / polarity is maintained. 6. Push the right-hand wing panel fully into the fuselage, preceded by the aileron servo lead as before.
. Dry fit the fin then, using the wing as a guide, check it for vertical alignment. When happy with the fit, apply a generous but even spread of glue to the mating surfaces of both fin and tailplane and glue the fin in position using masking tape to hold it level. Leave the adhesive to cure. 10. Remove the magnetic canopy hatch and locate the rudder, elevator and aileron servo leads, plus the throttle lead from the ESC.
14. Connect the elevator and rudder clevises to the outer hole of e ach control horn noting that you may have to screw the clevis in or out to ensure that the control surface remains in the neutral position. 15. Connect the aileron clevises to the outer hole of each control horn noting that you may have to screw the clevis in or out to ensure that the control surface remains in the neutral position. 16.
19. With the LiPo battery inserted and the canopy refitted, check the balance point. This should be 38mm back from the leading edge of the wing, measured at the root. 38mm 20. With the throttle stick in the low position, switch ON the transmitter. Remove the canopy and connect the battery to the ESC whilst keeping well clear of the live propeller. Refit the canopy and check again that the control surfaces move in the correct direction. 21. Your Alpine 1200 is now ready to go.
Flying Your Alpine 1200 Where model flying is concerned it’s not possible to have too much space. As such we recommend flying your Alpine in a large enough area to ensure that control is relaxed and that you have time to think. The area required will be free of obstructions and at least the size of a football pitch. We suggest that early flights be carried out when the wind conditions are light, however once you’re familiar with your Alpine you will easily be able to fly in less favourable conditions.
Replacement Parts AZSA3103 Fin and Tailplane AZSA3104 Motor Mount AZSA3105 Fuselage Pushrods AZSA3106 Main Wing and Hardware AZSA3107 Fuselage AZSA3108 Propeller Set AZSA3109 Motor Shaft AZSA3110 Spinner Set AZSA3111 Wing Servo AZSA3112 Tail Servo AZSA3113 20A Brushless ESC AZSA3114 2826-1050kV brushless motor AZSA1631 7.
Warranty, support and service (UK) This product is covered by the current statutory guarantee regulations. If you wish to make a warranty claim, please contact the model shop where you originally purchased the product from. You should also present your proof of purchase.
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