Twist 3D 480 ARF Assembly Manual
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Table of Contents Notice.................................................................... 2 Meaning of Special Language.................................. 2 Warnings............................................................... 2 Introduction............................................................ 3 Important Information Regarding Warranty Information...................................... 3 Specifications.......................................................... 3 Using the Manual....................
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout Replacement Parts: EFL300501 Fuselage EFL300502 Wing Set EFL300503 Tail Set EFL300504 Landing Gear EFL300505 Canopy EFL300506 Wing Tube EFL300507 Hardware Package EFL300508 Pushrod Set EFL300509 Hatch Set EFL300510 Decal Set Recommended Radio Equipment You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, receiver and four servos.
Aileron Servo Installation During the course of building your model, we suggest you use a soft base for the building surface. Such things as a foam stand, large piece of bedding foam or a thick bath towel will work well and help protect the model from damage during assembly. This is not shown in the instructions to provide the greatest detail in the photos. Required Parts Wing panel (right and left) Servo with hardware (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Thin CA Phillips screwdriver: #1 3.
Hinging the Ailerons Required Parts Wing panel (right and left) Aileron (right and left CA hinge (8) 3. Insert the hinges in the ailerons. The T-pin should 5. Remove the T-pins from the hinges. Saturate each hinge with thin CA. Apply CA to both the top rest on the edge of the aileron bevel. and bottom of the hinge. Required Tools and Adhesives Thin CA T-pins Pin vise Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) 1. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.
6. Once the CA has cured, gently pull on the control surface and wing to make sure the hinges are glued securely. If not, apply CA to those hinges that are not glued and recheck. Move the aileron through its range of motion several times to break in the hinges. This will reduce the initial load on the servo when it is attached for the first time.
4. Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the hole in the arm that is 3/4 inch (19mm) from the center of the arm. Attach the pushrod connector to the servo arm. The included washers may be used to reduce the amount of play in the connector when it is installed. Tighten the nut so that it is secure on the arm but is not too tight. There should be a small amount of play between the arm and the connector, and the connector should be able to rotate freely on the arm.
Motor Installation Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 2. Insert the bolt in the landing gear. Place an M3 washer, then an M3 nut on the bolt. Use needle nose pliers and a 5.5mm nut driver to tighten the nut, securing the wheel to the landing gear. Make sure the wheel still rotates freely once the nuts are fully tightened. Required Parts Fuselage assembly Speed control Receiver Transmitter M3 washer (4) M3 lock washer (4) 3.
3. Install the M3 blind nuts by using an M3 x 10 socket head bolt and M3 washer. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to tighten the bolt, drawing the prongs of the blind nut into the back side of the firewall. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 10 4. Secure the motor to the firewall using four M3 x 10 socket head bolts, four M3 washers and four M3 lock washers. Tighten the bolts using a 2.5mm hex wrench. 6.
8. Apply the matching hook and loop tape from step 5 to the bottom of the battery. This will keep the battery from moving forward or aft in the fuselage. Use the hook and loop strap to secure the battery to the battery tray. 10. Use the propeller adapter to secure the propeller to the motor. Slide a 2.5mm hex wrench through the hole in the adapter to tighten it, securing the propeller.
3. Use an M3 x 10 socket head cap screws and an M3 washer to secure the position of the wing. Use a 2.5mm hex wrench to tighten the screw. Plug the aileron servo into the receiver if you are preparing your model for flight. Stabilizer Installation 1. Remove the elevators from the stabilizer. Set the elevators, joiner wire and four CA hinges aside until later.
3. Remove the joiner wire from the elevators. Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the joiner rod where it will contact the elevators. 5. Slide the stabilizer into the slot at the rear of the fuselage. Measure the distance from each stabilizer tip to the fuselage centerline to make sure the stabilizer is centered. A 7. Stand back 8–10 feet (2–3 meters) and view the aircraft from the rear. Check the alignment between the wing and stabilizer. They must be equal distance on each side as shown.
Vertical Fin Installation Required Parts Fuselage assembly Fin Required Tools and Adhesives Felt-tipped pen Thin CA Square Hobby knife with #11 blade Straight edge 2. Remove the fin from the fuselage. Use a hobby knife and #11 blade to trim the covering below the lines drawn in the previous step by 1/16 inch (1.5mm). Remove the covering, exposing the bare wood. Leave a 1/4-inch (6mm) piece of covering at the hinge line to add a finished look to your model when the fin is installed.
Rudder and Elevator Installation 2. Place a T-pin in the center of four CA hinges. Insert the hinges into the elevator as shown. The T-pin will rest on the edge of the bevel of the control surface. Prepare both elevators at this time. 3. Mix a small amount of 5-minute epoxy and apply it to the joiner wire and into the hole and slot in the elevator using a toothpick. Required Parts Fuselage assembly Rudder Elevators CA hinge (6) Elevator joiner wire Tail wheel assembly 4.
6. Saturate each of the hinges with thin CA on both the top and bottom of the hinge. Set the assembly aside to cure. 8. Place a drop of light machine oil so it wicks into the hinge knuckle along the tail gear wire. This will keep the epoxy from entering the knuckle and gluing the wire inside of it. 9. Fit the tail wheel assembly into the slot at the bottom of the rudder. The bushing will rest in fully in the slot. If not, use a hobby knife and #11 blade to trim the slot until the knuckle fits.
12. Slide the rudder into position, guiding the tab on the tail wheel knuckle into the slot at the bottom of the rudder. 14. Once the CA has cured, gently pull on the control surfaces and fin to make sure the hinges are glued securely. If not, apply CA to those hinges that are not glued and recheck.
2. Fit the servo in the opening on the left side of 4. Secure the elevator servo in the fuselage using the fuselage for the elevator with the output shaft the screws provided with the servo and a #1 facing the rear of the fuselage. Guide the lead Phillips screwdriver. into the fuselage toward the receiver. Plug the lead into the elevator port of the receiver. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to thread a servo mounting screw into each of the holes to cut threads in the surrounding wood.
Canopy Installation 8. Slide the pushrod into the hole in the pushrod connector. Insert the control horn in the slot in the elevator. Always use threadlock on metal-to-metal fasteners to prevent them from vibrating loose. 10. Use the radio system to center the elevator servo. Center the elevator so it is aligned with the stabilizer. Tighten the setscrew in the pushrod connector using a 1.5mm hex wrench to secure the pushrod wire.
Center of Gravity 3. Apply a thin bead of canopy glue around the perimeter of the canopy. Required Parts Assembled airframe Required Tools and Adhesives Felt-tipped pen Ruler Phillips screwdriver: #2 Balancing stand (optional) 3. When balancing your model, support the plane upright at the marks made on the bottom of the wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand. This is the correct balance point for your model.
Control Throws 1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your model. Check the movement of the rudder using the transmitter. When the stick is moved right, the rudder should also move right. Reverse the direction of the servo at the transmitter if necessary. 2. Check the movement of the elevator with the radio system. Moving the elevator stick toward the bottom of the transmitter makes the airplane elevator move up. 3. Check the movement of the ailerons with the radio system.
Range Test Your Radio Before each flying session, and especially with a new model, it is important to perform a range check. It is helpful to have another person available to assist during the range check. If you are using a Spektrum™ transmitter, please refer to your transmitter’s manual for detailed instructions on the range check process. 1. With the model resting on the ground, stand 30 paces (approximately 90 feet) away from the model. 2.
Daily Flight Checks 1. Check the battery voltage of the transmitter battery. Do not fly below the manufacturer’s recommended voltage. To do so may cause your aircraft to crash. Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“Horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
Warranty Services Questions, Assistance, and Services Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.
Compliance Information for the European Union I nstructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
3. A t all flying sites a safety line(s) must be established in front of which all flying takes place (AMA Document #706-Recommended Field Layout): (a) Only personnel associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the safety line. (b) At air shows or demonstrations, a straight safety line must be established. (c) An area away from the safety line must be maintained for spectators. (d) Intentional flying behind the safety line is prohibited. 4.
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