FB Jets Dolphin S Assembly Manual - page 5
FB Jets Dolphin S
Introduction
You have chosen a model that represents the pinnacle of ARF technology and factory testing with
the new manufacturing processes implemented by FB Jets. While there is not a lot of building to
do, there is enough to keep you busy for quite a few evenings. Even if you have assembled other
ARF jets, we highly recommend following the assembly sequence and procedures presented in
this manual.
Please remember that just because the model is almost completely built it does not mean that you
can rush through the final install / assembly. It is this authors recommendation that any factory
installed systems such as hardware, linkages, fuel lines, retracts, wheels and brakes, be inspected
for any possible defects, loose parts etc., and all fasteners should be secured with Loctite. Wheels
and brakes should be checked for lubrication and for proper fit to the axel; threads on linkages
should be inspected for tightness.
The Dolphin S was designed to be modular to make for easy transportation, see “component size”
in the specification section. The forward and aft fuselage sections bolt together with four bolts.
The thrust tube (pipe) remains in the aft section of the fuselage when the halves are separated.
When attaching the front and rear halves of the fuselage, the thrust tube can be slid towards the
back to allow clearance to gain access to the four fuselage mounting bolts. After joining the two
halves, the thrust tube can then be slid forward to allow the mounting tabs of the bell mouth to be
screwed to the motor mount rails.
The Vertical fin is easily removed / installed utilizing the two internal clamping mechanisms that are
easily tightened with hex (Allen) wrenches through the access holes in rear fuselage as shown.
The right horizontal stabilizer has an integral carbon fiber spar, the left has a built in tube socket.
Both have an anti-rotation pin located towards the leading edge. The right stabilizer is inserted into
the integral tube in the aft section of the fuselage.
Upon complete insertion, the spar will protrude
through the fuselage allowing the left stabilizer to be slid onto the spar tube. The left stabilizer is
then attached with one allen bolt into the CF spar, the spar bolt location is shown in photo, the
retaining bolt is inserted from the bottom of the left stabilizer.
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