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WATT AGE Super Impress II EP ARF Instructions For Final Assembly

Summary of Super Impress II EP ARF

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    1 super impress ii ep arf specifications: ● wing span: 44.25 inches ● wing area: 310 square inches ● length: 32 inches ● weight rtf: 23-29 ounces (depending on equipment used) ● wing loading: 11-14 ounces per square foot ● functions: ailerons, elevator, rudder & throttle ● radio required: 4ch or mor...

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    2 table of contents this r/c airplane is not a toy! If misused or abused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open areas and preferably at a dedicated r/c flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your airplane before its first flig...

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    3 thank you for purchasing the wattage super impress ii ep arf. Before completing the final assembly of your new airplane, please carefully read through this instruction manual in its entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the first time around! Wattage super impress ii ep arf features ● prebui...

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    4 the super impress ii ep arf can be flown using a variety of different power systems. Motor mount plates are included for both gear drive motors and direct drive motors. For slow, trainer-like performance, the airplane will fly very nicely using the wattage 370 power system with 3.67:1 gear box and...

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    5 here's a list of what we used to finish our super impress ii ep arf: ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ when choosing the propeller and flight battery for your particular motor, double-check that the power system will not draw more amperage than your motor is designed for. The part number listed for the ...

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    6 section 3: kit contents airframe assemblies ❑ (1) fuselage w/battery hatch cover ❑ (1) right wing panel w/aileron ❑ (1) left wing panel w/aileron ❑ (1) horizontal stabilizer w/elevator ❑ (1) vertical stabilizer w/rudder ❑ (1) 16-5/8" threaded pushrod wire w/z-bend ❑ (1) 16-3/8" threaded pushrod wi...

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    7 the covering material used on the wattage super impress ii ep arf is real iron-on, heat-shrink covering material, not cheap "shelf paper." because of this, it is possible with heat and humidity changes that the covering on your airplane may wrinkle or sag. This trait is inherent in all types of he...

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    8 ❑ use a ruler and a pencil to locate and draw a vertical centerline on one side of the composite-reinforced wing joiner. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ the wing joiner is cut in the shape of a shallow "v." when you test-fit the wing joiner in the next procedure, make sure that this "v" shape is towar...

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    9 ❑ slide the wing joiner into the wing panel until it bottoms out. Quickly remove any excess epoxy, using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and allow the epoxy to set up before proceeding. ❑ after the epoxy has set up, test-fit both wing panels together again to double-check that they still fit to...

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    10 ❑ after the c/a has fully cured, set the wing into the wing saddle and secure it into place, using the plastic wing-screw doubler and two m3 x 20mm flange-head self-tapping screws. ☞ don't overtighten the screws or you'll crush the wing. They only need to be tightened snug. Step 2: aligning the h...

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    11 ❑ set the stabilizer onto the fuselage and temporarily align it. When aligned properly, the centerline you drew on top of the stabilizer should be lined up with the two centerline marks you drew on the fuselage. The trailing edge of the stabilizer should be even with the back edge of the fuselage...

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    12 step 3: mounting the horizontal stabilizer ❑ remove the stabilizer from the fuselage. ❑ using a modeling knife, carefully cut away and remove the covering material from between the lines you drew on the bottom of the stabilizer. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦warning✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ when cutting through the covering to remov...

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    13 ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ kwik bond thin c/a ❑ kwik bond c/a debonder ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ dubro t-pins ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ (1) prebent tail wheel wire w/tail wheel ❑ (12) c/a style hinges ❑ masking tape ❑ paper towels ❑ waxed paper ❑ rubbing alcohol ❑ nhp epoxy mixing s...

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    14 ❑ slide the waxed paper between the torque rod wire and the trailing edge of the wing. ☞ the waxed paper will prevent epoxy from gluing the torque rod wire to the trailing edge of the wing. ❑ using 220 grit sandpaper, lightly sand the end of the torque rod wire to roughen the surface, then mix a ...

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    15 step 3: installing the tail wheel assembly ❑ test-fit the tail wheel wire into the predrilled hole in the leading edge of the rudder. When properly aligned, the tail wheel wire should rest within the precut slot and the front edge of the tail wheel wire should be flush with the leading edge of th...

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    16 ❑ double-check that the wheel spins freely, then repeat the previous procedures to install the second wheel and wheel pant assembly onto the landing gear bracket. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ make sure that both wheel pants are lined up with each other when viewed from the side. ❑ install the two ...

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    17 ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ kwik bond thin c/a ❑ # 1 phillips head screwdriver ❑ electric or hand drill ❑ 1/16" drill bit ❑ ruler ❑ (1) plywood motor mount box (long - direct drive) ❑ (1) plywood motor mount box (short - gear drive) ❑ (2) balsa triangle stock ❑ (2) m3 x 8mm flange-head machine s...

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    18 ❑ slide the motor into position and line up the holes in the front of the motor with the precut slot in the motor plate. ❑ secure the motor into place, using two m3 x 8mm flange-head machine screws. ☞ tighten the machine screws firmly to hold the motor securely into place. ❑ install your propelle...

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    19 ❑ drip several drops of thin c/a into the three predrilled pilot holes in the motor mount box and allow the c/a to fully cure. ☞ the c/a will harden the surrounding plywood, making the pilot holes stronger. ❑ secure the motor assembly to the motor mount box, using three m2 x 12mm flange-head wood...

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    20 ❑ install the z-bend in the end of the 16-5/8" long threaded pushrod wire (the longer of the two pushrod wires) into the hole in the servo arm that you just enlarged. ❑ plug the elevator servo (right-side servo) into your receiver, then plug your esc into the receiver and your flight battery into...

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    21 ❑ slide the threaded end of the pushrod wire into the preinstalled nylon pushrod tube in the fuselage, then attach the servo horn to the servo, making sure that the servo horn is centered and points toward the side of the fuselage. Step 3: installing the elevator control horn and clevis ❑ positio...

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    22 ❑ kwik bond 5 minute epoxy ❑ # 0 phillips head screwdriver ❑ needle nose pliers ❑ excel modeling knife ❑ ruler ❑ pencil ❑ (2) 1-7/8" threaded pushrod wires w/z-bends ❑ (2) nylon adjustable control horns ❑ (2) nylon clevises ❑ (1) plywood aileron servo tray ❑ masking tape ❑ paper towels ❑ rubbing ...

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    23 ❑ using a modeling knife, cut away and remove the covering material from within the outline you drew. ❑ glue the aileron servo tray into place, using a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy. Remove any excess epoxy, using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and allow the epoxy to set up before proceed...

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    24 ❑ pacer formula 560 canopy glue ❑ # 1 phillips head screwdriver ❑ electric or hand drill ❑ 1/16" drill bit ❑ (1) molded windshield and side windows set ❑ (2) m2 x 8mm wood screws ❑ ruler ❑ pencil ❑ 220 grit sandpaper w/sanding block ❑ masking tape you'll need the following parts from the kit: you...

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    25 ❑ remove the windshield and carefully drip several drops of thin c/a into the two pilot holes you drilled through the fuselage. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ allow the c/a to fully cure before installing the windshield. The c/a will harden the surrounding wood, making the mounting area and the pilo...

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    26 step 2: installing the receiver ❑ plug the elevator, rudder and esc leads into their proper slots in your receiver. ☞ if you want, you can plug a short aileron extension lead into the receiver to make it easier to plug in the aileron servo when installing the wing. ❑ mount your receiver to the to...

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    27 section 15: balancing the super impress ii ep arf ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦important✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ it is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your airplane to lose control and crash! Center of gravity location: 2-3/8" - 2-5/8" back from the leading edge of the wing, measured ...

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    28 section 17: preflight check and safety ● check the operation of the throttle. To do this, do the following: a) plug the flight battery into the esc and turn on the radio system. ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦warning✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ do not turn the receiver on unless the transmitter is turned on first. Always turn the transm...

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