Manual

16
Brushless Motor Installation
If you have installed a glow engine, skip this section as it only
contains information relevant to installing a brushless motor.
Be sure to read and understand the instructions that
come with the ESC and motor before attempting to
operate the system.
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1. Attach the out-runner motor to the brushless motor mount
using 3 x 8mm machine screws (included with the motor) and
thread locking compound. If you haven’t done so yet, install
the prop adapter to the motor case with the hardware included
with the motor and thread locking compound.
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2. Attach the motor mount to the fi rewall using four 8-32
x 1/2" [13mm] SHCS, four #8 fl at washers, four #8 lock
washers, and thread locking compound.
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3. Loosen the screws that hold the aluminum motor
mount halves together and slide them in together so that
the front of the prop adapter is 5-11/16" [144.5mm] from the
fi rewall. (Depending on the motor mount used you may fi nd
it necessary to shorten the length of the mount by cutting off
a short length of the aluminum mount arm). When adjusting
the mount, do not inadvertently create any up or down
motor thrust angle. Be sure that the center slots in the front
and back motor mount halves are aligned together. Use
threadlocking compound on the screws that join the motor
mount halves.
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4. Mount the ESC to the bottom of the fi rewall box as
directed in the instructions with your particular brand of ESC.
Complete the installation of the ESC to the receiver and
batteries and the motor to the ESC following the instructions
that came with them. Check for proper motor rotation without
the prop mounted.
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5. Place one half of a self adhesive Velcro strip (not
included) on the fl oor of the battery tray. This will keep the
battery from sliding around. Install the Velcro straps through
the slots in the battery tray. This will secure the batteries to
the battery tray.
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6. Place Velcro on your battery pack and then place your
batteries onto the battery tray and secure them in place with
the Velcro straps.
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7. Using a sharp hobby knife, cut the covering from the
seven cooling slots on the underside of the fuselage.