Mini Pulse XT Assembly Manual
Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................3 Specifications..............................................................3 Using the Manual........................................................3 Contents of Kit/Parts Layout..........................................4 Required Radio Equipment............................................5 Important Information About Motor Selection..................6 Sport Outrunner Setup.....................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Mini Pulse XT. Designed from the beginning for electric power, the Mini Pulse XT is developed from the Hangar 9® Pulse™ XT with the same flight characteristics as the 40-size version. It is a perfect transitional airplane for beginners who want to learn aerobatics and for sport flyers who want an easy, comfortable sport flyer. All flight control surfaces, hinges, and control horns have been installed at the factory to help speed up the building time.
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Large Replacement Parts: EFL2376 Wing w/Ailerons EFL2377 Fuselage EFL2378 Tail Set EFL2380 Main Landing Gear EFL2381 Cowling EFL2382 Wheel Pants Small Replacement Parts: EFL2379 Pushrod Set EFL2383 Motor X-Mount EFLA200 Micro Control Horns FLA203 Micro Control Connectors EFLA219 Steerable Tailwheel Assembly EFLA223 Foam Park Wheels, 2" EFLA213 E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals
Required Radio Equipment You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, crystals, micro receiver, and four sub-micro servos. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of these items or, if you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately. Complete Radio System SPM2460 DX6 DSM 6CH Park Flyer w/4-S75 Servos Note: We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free Spektrum® DX6 2.
Important Information About Motor Selection We recommend the E-flite® Park 450 Brushless Outrunner, 890Kv (EFLM1400) to provide you with excellent sport and aerobatic power and a worry-free outrunner motor. The Mini Pulse XT does not include a propeller, but we recommend our 10X8 Electric Prop (EFLP1080E). Sport Outrunner Setup EFLM1400 Park 450 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 890Kv EFLA1025 25-Amp Pro Brushless ESC THP21003SPL 2100mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po, 16GA Or EFLB1035 11.
Note Regarding Hinges For your convenience and to speed the assembly process, the hinges have already been installed and glued. We suggest that you take a minute before beginning assembly of your model to check them. Grasp the wing and aileron at each hinge location, then gently pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure and cannot easily be pulled away from either surface. Use caution when gripping the wing and aileron to avoid crushing or damaging the structure.
Limited Warranty Period Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. The product manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use. This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control.
Landing Gear Installation Required Parts Fuselage Main landing gear Wheel pant (L&R) 2" (50mm) wheel (2) 4-40 x 1/2" socket head bolts (2) #4 black washers (2) 4-40 nut (2) 4-40 locknut (2) 4-40 x 1 1/4" socket head bolts (2) #4 steel washers (4) 2mm x 6mm wood screws (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Hex wrench: 3/32" Phillips screwdriver (small) Nut driver: 1/4" Needle-nose pliers Note: You may consider using a larger . diameter wheel, such as 2 1/4" (58mm), if . your flying site has rough terrain.
2. Slide the 4-40 x 1 1/4" socket head bolt through one of the 2" wheels. Slide a #4 steel washer so it fits against the wheel. Next secure a 4-40 nut against the washer. Make sure the wheel still spins freely. Slide a second #4 steel washer onto the bolt. This washer will fit inside the wheel pant. 3. Fit the assembly in Step 2 into the wheel pant and insert the bolt into the landing gear.
Outrunner Motor Installation Required Parts Fuselage Brushless motor 4-40 x 1 1/4" socket head screw (4) Aluminum motor spacer, 13/16" (20mm) (4) Required Tools and Adhesives Hex wrench: 3/32" Screwdriver (Phillips #0) Note: This section covers the installation of the recommended Park 450 Outrunner motor.
2. Attach the Outrunner motor to the front of the Cowling Installation 1 firewall using four 4-40 x 1 /4" socket head screws and the aluminum motor spacers. Required Parts Fuselage w/motor installed Cowling 2mm x 8mm wood screw (4) Propeller Spinner Prop adapter (for outrunner motor) Electronic speed control Required Tools and Adhesives Screwdriver (Phillips #0) Cardstock Masking tape Drill Drill bit; 1/16" (1.
Important Information About Your Propeller It is also very important to check to be sure the propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft. An unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause poor flight characteristics. 16 1. Solder any connectors to the speed control to connect to the motor battery and motor if necessary. Connect the ESC to the motor and secure it to the inside of the fuselage using hook and loop material. Actual ESC location may vary.
2. Connect the speed control to the radio system and motor battery. Check that the motor is rotating in the correct direction. It will rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the aircraft. Use the instructions with your speed control to correct a motor that is operating in the wrong direction. 3. Tape small pieces of cardstock to the fuselage to indicate the locations of the cowl mounting tabs at the front of the fuselage. 4. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage.
Note: Make sure to check the balance of the propeller after enlarging the hole in the propeller. 5. Position the cowl so it is around 1/16"–1/8" 6. Enlarge the holes in the cowl using a 5/64" (2mm) drill bit. Secure the cowl using four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws. Snap the spinner cone onto the spinner backplate once the cowl is secure. (1.5mm–3mm) from the spinner backplate. Use the cardstock to drill four 1/16" (1.5mm) holes through the cowl into the cowl mounting tabs in the fuselage.
Tail Installation Required Parts Fuselage Rudder/Fin Stabilizer/Elevator Servo (2) Servo extension, 12" (305mm) (2) Control connectors w/backplate (2) 2mm x 4mm screw (2) 4-40 locknut (2) #4 washer (2) Linkage wire, 4" (102mm) for elevator Linkage wire, 5 1/2" (140mm) for rudder Tailwheel, 3/4" Wheel collar (tailwheel) 1. Attach the tail wheel to the tail gear wire using a 1/16" wheel collar and setscrew. Required Tools and Adhesives Nut driver: 1/4" Drill Drill bit: 1/16" (1.
2. Locate the stabilizer/elevator assembly. Position the stabilizer/elevator assembly so the control horn will face down, away from the fin. The threaded rods from the rudder/fin assembly will slide into the two holes in the stabilizer. 3. Slide the rudder/stabilizer assembly onto the fuselage. Slide the #4 washers onto the threaded rods. Thread the nuts onto the rod, tightening them snugly against the bottom of the fuselage. Note: The tail section is removable for easy transporting if needed.
4. Attach a 12" (305mm) servo extension to 5. Install the elevator servo into the fuselage a servo lead. Use thread or a commercially available connector to secure the extension to the servo lead. using the hardware provided with the servo. Drill 1/16" (1.5mm) holes into the fuselage for the screws.
6. Remove the servo arm from the elevator servo. Drill a 1/16" (1.5mm) hole through the center hole in the arm. Slide the control connector through the hole and secure it using the connector backplate. 22 7. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for the rudder servo.
8. Locate the 4" (102mm) linkage wire. Slide the 9. Repeat Step 7 for the rudder linkage. “Z” bend into the center hole of the elevator control horn. Pass the linkage through the pushrod connector on the servo arm. Turn on the radio and plug the elevator servo into the receiver. Center the elevator trim and stick, and check that the sub-trim (if a programmable radio) has been set to 0. Install the servo horn back onto the elevator servo. Use a 2mm x 4mm screw to secure the linkage.
Wing Preparation Required Parts Wing 6-channel receiver Servo w/hardware (2) Servo extension, 6" (152mm) Y-harness, standard 6" (2) Control connectors w/backplate (2) 2mm x 4mm screw (2) 4 1/4" (118mm) pushrod wire (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Drill Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm) Screwdriver, #0 Phillips 24 1. Secure a 6" (152mm) servo extension onto the servo lead. Install the aileron servo into the wing, using the pre-installed string to pull the servo lead through the wing.
2. Drill a 1/16" (1.5mm) hole in the servo arm for the pushrod connector. Secure the control connector in the servo arm using the connector backplate. 3. Locate the 4 1/4" (118mm) linkage. Place the 4. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver. Power up the transmitter and receiver. Center the aileron stick, trim, and any programmed sub-trim values. Install the arm on the servo so it is parallel to the aileron hinge line. Use a 2mm x 4mm screw to secure the linkage.
Final Assembly Required Parts Fuselage Wing Canopy Receiver Battery Battery hatch 4-40 x 1" socket head bolt (2) #4 washer (2) Hook and loop tape Hook and loop strap 1. Plug in the elevator and rudder servos and ESC into the receiver. Mount the receiver to the inside of the fuselage using hook and loop material. Route the antenna wire through the bottom of the fuselage to the rear, or as directed by your radio instruction manual.
2. Place the canopy into position on the fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the canopy onto the fuselage. 3. Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the covering 1/8" (3mm) inside the line drawn. Also roughen the outside 1/8" (3mm) of the canopy. Clean the sanded areas using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol.
4. Use Formula 560 canopy glue to glue the canopy to the fuselage. Use masking tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures. 28 5. Plug the Y-harness for the aileron servos into the receiver. Attach the wing to the fuselage using two 4-40 x 1" socket head screws and two #4 washers.
6. With the aircraft fully assembled, install the battery into the battery compartment. Secure the battery using the hook and loop tape and a hook and loop strap. 7. Install the battery hatch to the top of the fuselage. The magnet will hold the battery hatch in place. Note: Place a piece of hook and loop tape on the bottom of the battery and on the fuselage where the battery rests. This will keep the battery from shifting forward or backward during extreme maneuvers.
Control Throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your Mini Pulse XT. Check the movement of the rudder, elevator and ailerons using the transmitter. Reverse the direction of the servos at the transmitter if necessary. Ailerons: Up/Down Elevator: Up/Down Rudder: Right/Left Low Rate High Rate 3/8" (9mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1/4" (6mm) 1/2" (13mm) 1 1/4" (32mm) 1 1/2" (38mm) 2. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and rudder.
Range Testing the Radio 1. Be sure to range check your radio before each flying session. This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed. Turn on the receiver in your airplane. With your airplane on the ground and the engine running, you should be able to walk 30 paces (approximately 100 feet) away from your airplane and still have complete control of all functions. If not, don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio equipment checked out by the manufacturer.
Preflight Check Your Radio Before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system, following the instructions provided with the radio. In most cases, the radio should be charged the night before going out flying. Before each flying session, be sure to range check your radio.
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2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) I will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator. I will give right-of-way and avoid flying in the proximity of full-scale aircraft.
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission. (Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies.) 5) Flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered safe from site-to-site interference, even when both sites use the same frequencies.
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