User Manual

Brushless Motor
Instruction Manual
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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and
click on the support tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of
potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property
damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical
property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property
damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features
of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in
damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. 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. Do not attempt disassembly, use
with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon
Hobby LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential
to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use,
in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
CAUTION: This product can become extremely hot when in use, which could lead to burns.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the
following precautions could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.
OPERATING THE MOTOR
1. This brushless motor requires a sensorless brushless speed control (electronic speed control
or ESC). Failure to use the correct ESC may result in damage to the motor and/or speed
control. Refer to your ESC instructions for correct operation with this motor and a propeller.
2. Install the included bullet connectors on the motor and ESC using solder and heat shrink
insulation (to prevent short circuiting). The 3 motor wires can be connected in any order to the
3 ESC output wires or output port on an ESC.
3. Make sure the motor turns in the correct direction for your model. Change the direction the
motor turns by changing the connection of any 2 motor wires on the ESC.
4. Install a balanced propeller on the motor after you ensure the motor turns in the proper direction.
5. Make sure the motor is mounted on the model to ensure good air circulation during operation.
The motor generates heat when operated at maximum power. The user is responsible to make
sure the motor does not overheat. Overheating the motor is not covered under any warranty.
6. Never cut or otherwise change the length or size of the motor wires. Remove the connectors
by heating and removing solder.
NOTICE: Any modification of the motor that is not approved by Horizon, including changing
the motor wires, may damage the motor. It will also void the warranty and result in refusal of
service by Horizon.
CAUTION: Always keep hands and loose items away from the propeller when the
motor is connected to power. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or
property damage.
INSTALLATION
Attachment options are available, such as installing the motor in the fuselage or (when using
cowlings) attaching the motor using after market standoffs.
1. Refer to the model plans for the recommended motor installation position. Align and center
the motor mount on the firewall for correct propeller clearance.
2. Trial-fit the aluminum X-mount against the front of the firewall of your model and use a pen to
mark the locations of the four screw holes.
3. Drill appropriate size holes to fit blind nuts (not inlcuded). Always be sure to maintain the
proper thrust line and account for adequate prop/spinner clearance for your model.
4. Install 4 blind nuts on the inner side of the firewall.
5. Attach the aluminum X-mount to the firewall using the blind nuts (not included) and 4
washers (not included).
IMPORTANT: At final assembly, apply a small amount of blue threadlock to all screws and bolts
(with the exception of the prop mounting screws) to keep these fasteners from becoming loose.
Thank you for purchasing a Kinexsis™ Indoor Outrunner motor. Kinexsis Indoor Outrunner motors are
designed to deliver clean and quiet power for a range of 3D, sport and scale airplanes.
FEATURES
• High-torque,directdrivealternativetoinrunnerbrushlessmotors
• Quiet,lightweightoperation
• High-qualityconstructionwithballbearingsandhardenedsteelshaft
NOTICE: The maximum operating temperature is 220°F (104°C). The maximum burst current
duration is 60 seconds. Decrease the throttle to let the motor cool after operation at maximum
current levels and to prevent overheating.
BATTERY CHOICES
We recommend Kinexsis™ batteries for the Kinexsis Indoor Outrunner motors, depending on the
airplane application. Battery technology is constantly changing and manufacturers are improving
and updating older packs with new ones. Please refer to your model’s manual or our website for
recommended batteries.
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