User Manual

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Motor Service
CAUTION: Always disconnect the flight battery before
performing motor service.
Disassembly
1. Remove the two 3mm x 10mm counter-sunk machine screws
holding the fan cover in place. Remove the fan cover
2. Remove the two 3mm x 12mm counter-sunk self tapping
screws holding the ducted fan housing in place.
3. Remove the 3mm x 20mm phillips head machine screw
holding the spinner on the motor shaft. Remove the spinner.
4. Gently grasp the impeller and use a wrench to remove the
hex head nut holding the impeller (fan) on the motor shaft.
Remove the fan.
5. Remove the fan adaptor from the motor shaft.
6. Remove the four 3mm x 6mm Phillips head machine screws
and the motor from the fan housing.
7. Disconnect the motor wires from the ESC wires.
Assembly
• Assemble in reverse order.
• Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the
ESC wires.
• Ensure the front of the rotor is installed facing the nose of
the aircraft.
• A tool is required to tighten the nut on the rotor and collet.
• Ensure no wiring is pinched by any of the power
components.
• Ensure the ESC cover is securely glued to the fuselage.
• Ensure the spinner is fully connected for safe operation.
B
Post Flight
1. Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and
battery life).
2. Power OFF the transmitter.
3. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft.
4. Recharge the flight battery.
5. Repair or replace all damaged parts.
6. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the
battery charge.
7. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for
future flights.
Troubleshooting Guide AS3X
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Oscillation
Damaged impeller, fan
adaptor or fan housing.
Replace damaged parts
Imbalanced impeller Balance the propeller
Motor vibration Replace parts or correctly align all parts and tighten fasteners as needed
Loose receiver Align and secure receiver in fuselage
Loose aircraft controls Tighten or otherwise secure parts (servo, arm, linkage, horn and control surface)
Worn parts Replace worn parts (especially propeller, spinner or servo)
Irregular servo movement Replace servo
Inconsistent flight
performance
Trim is not at neutral If you adjust trim more than 8 clicks, adjust the clevis to remove trim
Sub-Trim is not at neutral No Sub-Trim is allowed. Adjust the servo linkage
Aircraft was not kept
immobile for 5 seconds
after battery connection
With the throttle stick in lowest position. Disconnect battery, then reconnect battery and keep the aircraft
still for 5 seconds
Incorrect response
to the AS3X Control
Direction Test
Incorrect direction settings
in the receiver, which can
cause a crash
DO NOT fly. Correct the direction settings (refer to the receiver manual), then fly