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E-FLITE Mini Pulse XT Assembly Manual

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    Mini pulse xt assembly manual.

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    Introduction.................................................................3 specifications..............................................................3 using.The.Manual........................................................3 contents.Of.Kit/parts.Layout............................................

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    Introduction thank you for purchasing the mini pulse xt. Designed from the beginning for electric power, the mini pulse xt is developed from the hangar 9 ® pulse™ xt with the same flight characteristics as the 40-size version. It is a perfect transitional airplane for beginners who want to learn aer...

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    Contents of kit/parts layout large replacement parts: efl2376 wing w/ailerons efl2377 fuselage efl2378 tail set efl2380 main landing gear efl2381 cowling efl2382 wheel pants small replacement parts: efl2379 pushrod set efl2383 motor x-mount efla200 micro control horns fla203 micro control connectors...

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    You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, crystals, micro receiver, and four sub-micro servos. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of these items or, if you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately. Complete radio ...

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    Important information about motor selection we recommend the e-flite ® park 450 brushless outrunner, 890kv (eflm1400) to provide you with excellent sport and aerobatic power and a worry-free outrunner motor. The mini pulse xt does not include a propeller, but we recommend our 10x8 electric prop (efl...

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    Note regarding hinges for your convenience and to speed the assembly process, the hinges have already been installed and glued. We suggest that you take a minute before beginning assembly of your model to check them. Grasp the wing and aileron at each hinge location, then gently pull on the aileron ...

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    Limited warranty period horizon hobby, inc. Guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. Limited warranty & limits of liability pursuant to this limited warranty, horizon hobby, inc. Will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any pro...

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    Safety precautions this is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. 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. Th...

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    Warranty inspection and repairs to receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing warranty conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discr...

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    As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeab...

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    1. Place the landing gear onto the bottom of the fuselage. They will angle back slightly when installed in the correct direction. Attach with two 4-40 x 1/2" socket head bolts and two #4 black washers. Landing gear installation required parts fuselage main landing gear wheel pant (l&r) 2" (50mm) whe...

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    2. Slide the 4-40 x 1 1 / 4 " socket head bolt through one of the 2" wheels. Slide a #4 steel washer so it fits against the wheel. Next secure a 4-40 nut against the washer. Make sure the wheel still spins freely. Slide a second #4 steel washer onto the bolt. This washer will fit inside the wheel pa...

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    Outrunner motor installation required parts fuselage brushless motor 4-40 x 1 1 / 4 " socket head screw (4) aluminum motor spacer, 13/16" (20mm) (4) required tools and adhesives hex wrench: 3/32" screwdriver (phillips #0) note :.This.Section.Covers.The.Installation.Of. The.Recommended.Park.450.Outru...

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    2. Attach the outrunner motor to the front of the firewall using four 4-40 x 1 1 / 4 " socket head screws and the aluminum motor spacers. Cowling installation required parts fuselage w/motor installed cowling 2mm x 8mm wood screw (4) propeller spinner prop adapter (for outrunner motor) electronic sp...

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    1. Solder any connectors to the speed control to connect to the motor battery and motor if necessary. Connect the esc to the motor and secure it to the inside of the fuselage using hook and loop material. Actual esc location may vary. Important information about your propeller it is also very import...

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    2. Connect the speed control to the radio system and motor battery. Check that the motor is rotating in the correct direction. It will rotate counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the aircraft. Use the instructions with your speed control to correct a motor that is operating in the wrong di...

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    Note :.Make.Sure.To.Check.The.Balance.Of. The.Propeller.After.Enlarging.The.Hole.In.The. Propeller. 5. Position the cowl so it is around 1/16"–1/8" (1.5mm–3mm) from the spinner backplate. Use the cardstock to drill four 1/16" (1.5mm) holes through the cowl into the cowl mounting tabs in the fuselage...

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    Tail installation required parts fuselage rudder/fin stabilizer/elevator servo (2) servo extension, 12" (305mm) (2) control connectors w/backplate (2) 2mm x 4mm screw (2) 4-40 locknut (2) #4 washer (2) linkage wire, 4" (102mm) for elevator linkage wire, 5 1 / 2 " (140mm) for rudder tailwheel, 3/4" w...

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    2. Locate the stabilizer/elevator assembly. Position the stabilizer/elevator assembly so the control horn will face down, away from the fin. The threaded rods from the rudder/fin assembly will slide into the two holes in the stabilizer. 3. Slide the rudder/stabilizer assembly onto the fuselage. Slid...

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    4. Attach a 12" (305mm) servo extension to a servo lead. Use thread or a commercially available connector to secure the extension to the servo lead. 5. Install the elevator servo into the fuselage using the hardware provided with the servo. Drill 1/16" (1.5mm) holes into the fuselage for the screws....

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    6. Remove the servo arm from the elevator servo. Drill a 1/16" (1.5mm) hole through the center hole in the arm. Slide the control connector through the hole and secure it using the connector backplate. 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the rudder servo. 22.

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    8. Locate the 4" (102mm) linkage wire. Slide the “z” bend into the center hole of the elevator control horn. Pass the linkage through the pushrod connector on the servo arm. Turn on the radio and plug the elevator servo into the receiver. Center the elevator trim and stick, and check that the sub-tr...

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    Wing preparation required parts wing 6-channel receiver servo w/hardware (2) servo extension, 6" (152mm) y-harness, standard 6" (2) control connectors w/backplate (2) 2mm x 4mm screw (2) 4 1 / 4 " (118mm) pushrod wire (2) required tools and adhesives drill drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm) screwdriver, #0 ph...

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    2. Drill a 1/16" (1.5mm) hole in the servo arm for the pushrod connector. Secure the control connector in the servo arm using the connector backplate. 3. Locate the 4 1 / 4 " (118mm) linkage. Place the “z” bend into the center hole of the aileron control horn. Pass the linkage through the control co...

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    2 final assembly required parts fuselage wing canopy receiver battery battery hatch 4-40 x 1" socket head bolt (2) #4 washer (2) hook and loop tape hook and loop strap required tools and adhesives hex wrench: 3/32" felt-tipped pen canopy glue 1. Plug in the elevator and rudder servos and esc into th...

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    2 2. Place the canopy into position on the fuselage. Use a felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the canopy onto the fuselage. 3. Use medium grit sandpaper to roughen the covering 1/8" (3mm) inside the line drawn. Also roughen the outside 1/8" (3mm) of the canopy. Clean the sanded areas using a pa...

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    4. Use formula 560 canopy glue to glue the canopy to the fuselage. Use masking tape to hold the canopy in position until the glue fully cures. 5. Plug the y-harness for the aileron servos into the receiver. Attach the wing to the fuselage using two 4-40 x 1" socket head screws and two #4 washers. 28.

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    6. With the aircraft fully assembled, install the battery into the battery compartment. Secure the battery using the hook and loop tape and a hook and loop strap. Note :.Place.A.Piece.Of.Hook.And.Loop.Tape.On. The.Bottom.Of.The.Battery.And.On.The.Fuselage. Where.The.Battery.Rests..This.Will.Keep.The...

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    1. Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your mini pulse xt. Check the movement of the rudder, elevator and ailerons using the transmitter. Reverse the direction of the servos at the transmitter if necessary. 2. Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator, ailerons and rudder. Adjust the posit...

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    Range testing the radio 1. Be sure to range check your radio before each flying session. This is accomplished by turning on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed. Turn on the receiver in your airplane. With your airplane on the ground and the engine running, you should be able to walk 30 paces...

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    Check your radio before going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge both the transmitter and receiver pack for your airplane. Use the recommended charger supplied with your particular radio system, following the instructions...

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    Notes 33.

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    General 1) i will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously, successfully flight tested. 2) i will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport withou...

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    4) i will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the federal communications commission. (only properly licensed amateurs are authorized to operate equipment on amateur band frequencies.) 5) flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered safe from sit...

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