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STEP 5 - INSTALL ESC & RECEIvER

BRUSHLESS CONvERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS

CONvERSION KITS AvAILABLE

The following Novak Brushless Conversion Kits are available (Refer to

www.teamnovak.com for additional and/or updated kit compatibility information)

#5010 Associated

RC8

for Team Associated RC-8 Buggy

#5011 CEN

Matrix

for CEN Matrix C-1 Buggy

#5012 Hot Bodies

Lightning

for Hot Bodies Lightning2 Evo Pro Buggy

#5013 Kyosho

Inferno

for Kyosho Inferno 777, 777 SP-1, SP-2,

SP-2WC, and Sport ST-R Buggies

#5014 Mugen

MBX5

for

Mugen MBX5 and MBX5R Buggies

#5015 OFNA

9.5

/Ultra

for

OFNA 9.5 Series Buggies (Violator

Ravenger

and Jammin X1

) and the OFNA Ultra Series Buggies (MBX

Comp

and LX1

)

#5016 OFNA

Hyper 8

for

OFNA Hyper 8 and Hyper 8.5 Buggies

#5017 OFNA

Hyper 7

for

OFNA Hyper 7 Buggies

#5018 XRAY

XB8

for X-Ray XB8 TQ and XB8 EC Buggies

#5019 Losi

8ight

for Team Losi 8ight Buggy

Car models listed are the registered trademarks of their respective company.

The Ultimate Conversion Kit to Convert Nitro Buggies to Electric Power!

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include all of the necessary conversion components.

A Novak High-Voltage Brushless ESC and HV Brushless Motor are not included but required for completion.

#55-5010-1 • 4/2008

GEARING SETUP

INSTALL NOVAK HV BRUSHLESS ESC

a. Select mounting position for ESC — refer to Figure 14

(on





For OFNA & Kyosho Dual Battery Setups: refer to Figure 15



For Losi 8ight: refer to Figures 20 & 21

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Note: Be sure there is adequate

ventilation over ESC’s heat sink!

Using the included double-sided tape, mount ESC to chassis.



Phillips FH self-tapping screws (see Figure 13) — chassis

and/or stone guard will need to be drilled and holes

countersunk to do this.

Refer to the ESC instructions for further installation instructions.

INSTALL RECEIVER AND ANTENNA MOUNT

a. Select mounting position for receiver and antenna — refer to

Figure 14

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

For OFNA & Kyosho Dual Battery Setups: refer to Figure 15

For Losi 8ight: refer to Figure 14



b. Install Receiver:

refer to receiver instructions.

c. (in

Add’l Hardware Bag — refer to Figure 13), using the M3x8 FH



tube that came with nitro vehicle.

Quality Racing Electronics since 1978

NOvAK ELECTRONICS, INC.

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

INSTALL MOTOR PINION GEAR

Install a Mod 1 pinion gear to the output shaft. A hardened steel,

high-strength pinion gear is recommended with a 5mm bore. Novak



. Refer to

Figure 14

INSTALL BRUSHLESS MOTOR ASSEMBLY

Each kit has a unique motor adapter plate.

 Slotted Plates 

Nylon insert lock nuts — see Figure 12.

Non-Slotted Plates: require the four screws (and cupped washers

depending on model) that were originally used to mount the nitro engine

to the chassis. Use thread-locking agent on these screws.

Mount motor assembly to chassis with the proper screws and

adjust gear mesh before tightening, being sure that the two

clamping screw holes in the heat sink face the outside of the

buggy. The motor’s solder tabs should face in the direction that

will provide the shortest wire length from the ESC to the motor.

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For Losi 8ight Vehicle: refer to Figures 17-19 .

FIGURE 12:

Motor Adapter Plate Installation

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Note: Motor and Heat Sink removed to show screw detail

5. INSTALL MOTOR FAN ON HEAT SINK





(refer to label on fan for direction).

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

screws

(in Add’l Hardware Bag) through fan into heat sink — see

Figure 11 & Figure 14

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 •

Use included Y-harness (see Figure 1) to plug the motor fan and

ESC fan into the Novak HV High-Voltage Brushless ESC.

4-40x1/2” Socket Cap Screw (4)

#6x1” Phillips FH Self-Tapping

Screw (2)

M3x8 FH Screw (1)

Antenna Mount (1)

Servo Stand-Offs (4)

FIGURE 13:

Additional Hardware Bag Contents (#65-5010-3)

Note: For non-slotted plates, use the hardware that was included with

your Nitro engine. Do not use M4x10 FH screws of M4 lock nuts.

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



FIGURE 11:

Motor Heat Sink

Installed on

Motor Adapter

Plate



same side as engraved











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



Refer to Vehicle Specics Sheet for Novak’s

recommended Gearing Starting Points.

Motor operating temperature is the

ONLY

way to set vehicle gearing

BE SURE TO CREATE

SUFFICIENT VENTILATION

The Motor and Speed Control should not exceed

160-170°F MAX at end of the run!

Change the gearing to avoid overheating!

DO NOT FREE-REV MOTOR!

Free-running your brushless motor in a no-load condition can cause rotor

failure & ESC transistor damage and will void the product’s warranty.

 

WITH CUT-OFF WHEEL AND

SANDING DRUM

 

 mm

 mm

 

 mm HEX WRENCH

 mm HEX WRENCH

 mm HEX WRENCH

 

 

COUNTER SINK TOOL

 

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING

VEHICLE CONVERSION. The instructions for this

conversion kit are guidelines for installation. Some

customization and variance may be needed.

MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER

Installation of this kit requires the use of power tools. Adult supervision is

required for users under the age of 18.

NOVAK 550-SIZE MOTORS ONLY





motors may cause damage to the motor.

MAY VOID VEHICLE’S WARRANTY

Refer to the warranty statement of your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

FOLLOW ESC & MOTOR PRECAUTIONS



HIGH QUALITY BATTERIES ONLY!

Stick type or pre-assembled NiMH sport packs are

NOT RECOMMENDED



for better balance, lower vehicle weight and longer run times.

*HV4.5 is for high-speed runs only

PRECAUTIONS



This product is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of

-

ranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, or any damage caused



Because Novak has no control over the installation of

this conversion kit, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting

from the use of this product. By the act of installing the components of this conversion kit, user

accepts all resulting liability. In no case shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We

reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice.

   

reproduced without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc.

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HV BRUSHLESS MOTOR 5MM UPGRADE KIT

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FIGURE 1: Included Items

There are four Hardware Bags included and are detailed in the

relevant instruction sections.

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This kit requires a Novak HV Brushless ESC and

a 550-size HV Brushless Motor for completion.

Compatible Novak HV Brushless Motors:

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STEP 4 INSTALL BRUSHLESS MOTOR (Continued)

ATTACH HEAT SINK TO ADAPTER PLATE

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motor’s heat sink on to the motor adapter plate — the motor’s

back endbell  must be on the side of the

engraved name. Screw thread locking agent should be used

on these screws to prevent loosening

— see Figure 11

Summary of content (2 pages)

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2. ATTACH HEAT SINK TO ADAPTER PLATE Using a 2.0mm Hex Wrench and four M3x8 FH screws, attach the motor’s heat sink on to the motor adapter plate — the motor’s back endbell (end with sensor harness) must be on the side of the engraved name. Screw thread locking agent should be used on these screws to prevent loosening — see Figure 11.
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STEP 1 - Remove Nitro Components STEP 3 - INSTALL BATTERY BOX 1. REMOVE NITRO COMPONENTS For optimal side-to-side balance and vehicle performance, Novak recommends installing one battery box. Novak’s battery box can accommodate two, 2S Li-Po packs, which provides excellent power and runtime. Remove the following items from your buggy (see Figure 2).