Chapter 1, Serial Number Please read this user manual carefully, it contains instructions for the correct assembly of the model. Please refer to the web site www.goblin-helicopter.com for updates and other important information. 170mm VERY IMPORTANT http: //www.goblin-helicopter.com It is extremely important that you take a moment to register your helicopter with us.
Chapter 2, Important Notes IMPORTANT NOTES *This radio controlled helicopter is not a toy. *This radio controlled helicopter can be very dangerous. *This radio controlled helicopter is a technically complex device which has to be built and handled very carefully. *This radio controlled helicopter must be built following these instructions. This manual provides the necessary information to correctly assemble the model. It is necessary to carefully follow all the instructions.
Chapter 2, Important Notes LIMITED WARRANTY. SAB Heli Division reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized SAB Heli Division dealer.
Chapter 3, Components and Box ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS REQUIRED SG280 GOBLIN FIREBALL *Speed controller: minimum 50A. *Batteries: 6S – 1000/1250mAh. *1 flybarless 3 axis control unit. *3 cyclic servos ( Micro size ). *1 tail rotor servo ( Micro sizes ). *6 channel radio control system on 2.4 GHz. INSIDE THE BOX: Main Box: Canopy, Landing Gear, Main Blades, Tail Blades, Boom, Box 1, Box 2, Carbon Rod, Blade Holder. Box 1: Motor , Servos & ESC for SG281. PRODUCT CARD MAIN BOX Box 2: Bags.
Chapter 4, Main Frame BAG 1 9-10mm Tail Servo Assembly Right Main Frame (H0833-S) Tail Servo is a Micro size ( 12x23mm ) (SAB DS12T: Frequency 760ms/560hz) The distance between the axis and the ball must be between 9 - 10mm Servo Screw (HA065-S) Uniball M2x (H0789-S) 4xH3 SAB Servo Horn (HA065-S) SAB Tail Servo Included in SG281 (HE019-S) Socket Head Cap Screws M2.
Chapter 4, Main Frame BAG 1 Landing Gear Assembly Socket Head Cap Screw M2x8mm (HC008-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2x8mm (HC008-S) Washer 2.1x 4.5x0.5mm [H0566] Landing Gear (H0799-S) Washer 2.1x 4.5x0.
Chapter 5, Tail System Thrust Bearing 3x 6x2,8mm (HC448-S) BAG 2 Tail Rotor Hub Assembly eg: Microlube GL261 Tail Hub (H0771-S) Set Screw M3x4mm (HC500-S) Tail Pitch Slider Assembly Flanged Bearing 4x 7x2.5mm (HC486-S) Tail Pitch Slider (H0775-S) Page 7 Socket Head Cap Screw M2x5mm (HC002-S) Washer 2.5x (H0566-S) Tail Shaft (H0842-S) Ball Bearing 3x 6x2mm (HC487-S) Shim 4.5x [H0794] Small ID 4.5x0.5mm 5.9x0.
Chapter 5, Tail System BAG 3 Tail Side Plate Assembly Socket Head Cap Screw M1.6x5mm (HC497-S) Flanged Bearing 3x 8x3mm (HC485-S) Bell Crank Lever Assembly Flanged Bearing 2x 5x2.5 (HC456-S) Uniball M2x (H0789-S) 4xH3 Flanged Bearing 3x 8x3mm (HC485-S) Bell Crank Support (H0778-S) Shims 2.1x 3.6x0.
Chapter 5, Tail System BAG 4 Socket Head Cap Screw M2x6mm (HC004-S) Yellow Tail Boom (H0818-S) Washer [H0566] Washer [H0566] 2.5x 2.5x 4.5 x 0.5mm Uniball Arm (H0779-S) Linkage M2x22mm [H0561] Carbon Rod 1.8x3x276mm Linkage M2x22mm (HC489-S) [H0561] Uniball Arm (H0779-S) 4.5 x 0.5mm Tail System Assembly Socket Head Cap Screw M2x6mm (HC004-S) Page 9 Note: Please allow plenty of time for the glue to cure before inserting the plastic ball link onto the threaded rod.
Chapter 6, Installation Of The Boom Install the carbon rod Main Frame Assembly Carbon Rod Assembly Tail Boom Assembly " Click " Unscrew the M2.5x8mm screw shown in the picture. Insert the belt and the boom. Push until you hear the boom "click” into the frame. Tighten the M2.5x8mm screw.
Chapter 7, Motor Assembly BAG 5.1, BAG 5.2 Socket Head Cap Screw M2x5mm (HC002-S) Motor Assembly Before installing the motor, securely solder the connectors in place. (Connectors are included in the COMBO kit SG281 ).
Chapter 8, Installation of the ESC BAG 5.3 SAB ESC (HE022-S) Included in SG281 Zip Tie [HA058] Cable Block (H0858-S) Socket Head Self Tapping Screw M2.2x6mm (HC490-S) Note: Make sure to secure the ESC in place with a zip tie.
Chapter 9, Assembly of the Motor BAG 5.4 Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x6mm (HC018-S) Motor Assembly BELT DIRECTION IMPORTANT CAUTION! Observe the direction of rotation. Check that the belt is not twisted.
Chapter 10, Installation of Tail Belt Tensioner BAG 5.5 Left Tail Belt Tensioner Assembly ( H0870-S) Flat Head Cap Screw M2.5x5mm (HC128-S) Right Tail Belt Tensioner Assembly ( H0899-S) Flat Head Cap Screw M2.5x5mm (HC128-S) Left Tail Belt Tensioner Support (H0870-S) Right Tail Belt Tensioner Support (H0899-S) Column Tail Belt Tensioner Column Tail Belt Tensioner Flanged Bearing 4x 7x2.5mm (HC486-S) Flanged Bearing 4x 7x2.
Chapter 11, Installation of Swashplate Servos BAG 6 INSTALLATION OF SWASHPLATE SERVOS 9-10mm The Cyclic servos are micro size. (SAB DS12C: Frequency 1520ms/333hz) The linkage ball must be positioned between 9/10 mm out on the servo arm (Figure 1). It is advisable to ensure alignment of the servo arms (and sub trim set) before installation of the servos in the model. Proceed with installation following the instructions below. Note: Do not over tighten, be careful to avoid stripping the plastic .
Chapter 11, Installation of Swashplate Servos BAG 6 Socket Head Cap Screw M2x8mm (HC008-S) Socket Head Cap Screw M2x6mm (HC004-S) Page 16
Chapter 12, Head System BAG 7 Blade Arm Assembly ( H0795-S ) ....x2 Flanged Bearing 2x 5x2.5mm (HC456-S) Uniball Arm (H0779-S) DFC Arm eg: Microlube GL261 Blade Grip Arm (H0795-S) Spacer 4x 6,9x0,4mm (H0219-S) Aprox 25.5mm Socket Head Cap Screw M2x8mm (HC008-S) DFC Arm Assembly Blade Grip Assembly .....x2 Bearing 4x 9x2.
Chapter 13, Assembly of the Main Module BAG 8 Bearing Support Assembly Ball Bearing 4.77x 12.7x4.99 (HC488-S) Swashplate Assembly Uniball M2x (H0789-S) 4xH3 Start by adding 3 shims to remove any Axial main shaft play. Check that all play has been removed, if required add or remove shims. Shim 5x 7x0.1mm (HC450-S) Bearing Support (H0837-S) Ball Bearing 4.77x 12.7x4.
Chapter 13, Assembly of the Main Module BAG 9 Note: It is possible to insert the linkage using both sides. Socket Head Cap Screw M3x10mm (HC056-S) Servo Linkage (H0796-S) Servo Linkage (H0796-S) Aprox 20 mm Be careful, do not pinch the wires.
Chapter 14, Flybarless control Unit and RX installation BAG 10 We suggest the use of a “mini” FBL system.This allows for easier wire routing considering the small size of this helicopter. Position 1 can be used to install the FBL unit.We recommend using some type of adhesive to ensure that the plugged connections to the receiver and FBL unit are secure. You can with care use a hot glue gun for this purpose. 1 Position 2 or 3 can be used to install your RX unit.
Chapter 15, Battery and Canopy Assembly BAG 11, BAG 12 CANOPY Tighten the 2 screws with little torque. Use green loctite and lean slightly without pressure. Using sandpaper, You need to remove the edges on the connection zone betwen the canopy and the frames. Follow the pictures. Strap 205x16mm (HA044-S) Button Head Cap Screw M3x4mm (HC038-S) SAB Velcro (HA045-S) Push firmly the canopy to the frames to get the correct locking position.
Chapter 16, Stickers For correct sticker positions refer to the examples below. Red / Yellow sticker set p/n ( HA064-S).
Chapter 17, In Flight BAG 13 OPERATIONS BEFORE FLIGHT * Check all wiring. Connectors must to be securely in position. * Set up the transmitter and the flybarless system with utmost care. * It is advisable to test the correct settings of the transmitter and flybarless system without main blades and tail blades fitted. * Set up the RPM of the main rotor. Please check follow table: SAB ESC throttle ( gov.
Chapter 18, Maintenance * On the Goblin Fireball, some areas to look for wear include: - Tail belt - O-Ring Dampers * The most stressed bearings are definitely those on the tail shaft and the thrust bearings. Check them frequently. All other parts are not particularly subject to wear. * The lifespan of these components varies according to the type of flying. On average it is recommended to check these parts every 20 flights.
Chapter 19, Spare Parts Washer Ø7 x Ø8,7 x 0.5mm (H0062-S) Spacer Ø4 x Ø6,9 x 0,4mm (H0219-S) Washer Ø2.5xØ4.5 x 0.5mm (H0566-S) - 4 x Washer Ø7 x Ø8,7 x 0.5mm. Bell Crank Support (H0778-S) - 1 x Bell Crank Support. - 4 x Socket Head Cap M1.6x5mm. Page 25 Tail Hub (H0771-S) Tail Pitch Slider (H0775-S) Tail Arm (H0777-S) - 2 x Spacer Ø4 x Ø6,9 x 0,4mm. - 1 x Tail Hub. - 2 x Washer Ø2.5xØ4.5 x 0.5mm. - 2 x Socket Head Screw M2x5mm. - 10 x Washer Ø2.5xØ4.5 x 0.5mm. - 1 x Set Screw M3x4mm.
Chapter 19, Spare Parts Main Blade Grip (H0785-S) Swashplate (H0788-S) Uniball M2xØ4xH3 (H0789-S) Tail Fin (H0791-S) - 1 x Main Blade Grip. - 1 x Ball Bearing Ø4xØ9x2.5mm. - 1 x Thrust Bearing Ø4xØ9x4mm. - 1 x Socket Head Cap M2x6mm. - 1 x Socket Head Cap M3x6mm. - 1 x Swashplate SET. - 5 x Uniball M2xØ4xH3. - 1 x Uniball M2xØ3H13. - 1 x Tail Fin. - 1 x Flanged Bearing Ø3xØ8x3mm. - 1 x Spindle. - 1 x Tail Fin Sticker. - 2 x Socket Head Cap M3x6mm. - 10 x Shim Ø4.5xØ5.9x0.3mm.
Chapter 19, Spare Parts Front Servo Support (H0819-S) Pulley 76T (H0820-S) Canopy (H0831-S) Frame SX (H0832-S) - 1 x Front Servo Support. - 1 x Rear Servo Support - 2 x Socket Cap Screws M2x6. - 1 x Pulley 76T. - 1 x Yellow Canopy. - 2 x Socket Cap Screws M2x8. - 1 x Button Cap Screws M2x4. - 2 x Button Cap Screws M3x4. - 1 x Frame SX Assembled. Feeder (H0839-S) - 1 x Feeder. - 1 x Feeder Damper. - 1 x Set Screw M3x4mm. Page 27 Tail Shaft (H0842-S) Canopy Positioner (H0844-S) - 1 x Tail Shaft.
Chapter 19, Spare Parts Tail Blade 50mm (H0828-S) Double Side Tape (HA035-S) Strap 205x16mm (HA044-S) Velcro Tape 36x100mm (HA045-S) Foam Blade Holder (HA061-S) Stickers Set (HA064-S) Servo Horn (HA065-S) [HC001-S] - 2 x Tail Blade 50mm. - 2 x Double Side Tape 30x100x1mm. - 2 x Strap 205x16mm. - 1 x Velcro Tape 36x100. - 1 x Foam Blade Holder. - 1 x Stickers Set. - 4 x Servo Horn. - 4 x Servo Screws. - 8 x Button Head Cap Screws M2x4mm.
Chapter 19, Spare Parts [HC031-S] [HC038-S] [HC044-S] [HC056-S] [HC128-S] [HC200-S] [HC206-S] [HC403-S] - 5 x Socket Head Cap Shoulder M2.5x15. - 8 x Button Cap Head Screw M3x4mm. - 8 x Socket Cap Head Screw M3x6mm. - 8 x Socket Cap Head Screw M3x10mm. - 8 x Flat Head Cap Screw M2.5x5mm. - 10 x Nylon Nut M2.5. - 10 x Nylon Nut M3. - 4 x Ball Bearing Ø4xØ9x2.5mm. [HC434-S] [HC448-S] [HC450-S] [HC456-S] [HC485-S] [HC486-S] [HC487-S] [HC488-S] - 2 x Thrust Bearing Ø3xØ6x2,8mm.
Chapter 19, Spare Parts [HC489-S] [HC490-S] [HC491-S] [HC492-S] [HC497-S] [HC499-S] [HC500-S] [HC501-S] - 1 x Carbon Rod Ø1.8xØ3x276mm. - 2 x Linkage M2x22. - 2 x Uniball Arm. - 10 x Socket Self Tapping Screw M2.2 x 6. - 1 x Tail Belt HTD 2M 850mm. - 8 x Nylon Nut M2. - 8 x Socket Head Cap Screw M1.6x5mm. - 8 x Set Screws M2.5x4. - 8 x Set Screws M3x4. - 4 x Damper 70 Shore. [HC502-S] [HC504-S] [HC508-S] [HE014-S] - 4 x Damper 90 Shore. - 2 x Motor Seeger. - 8 x Shims 2.1 x 3.6 x 0.
