WattAge Cap 232 EP Instructions For Final Assembly - page 7
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SECTION 7: BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR COBALT 400 MOTOR
The covering material used on your airplane 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 heat shrink material. To remove any wrinkles that might be visible you will need to purchase,
or borrow from a fellow modeler, a heat iron. If you need to purchase one, the Global Heat Sealing Iron # 360900 is
recommended.
Follow this simple procedure to remove the wrinkles:
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Plug in and turn on the sealing iron to the medium-high temperature setting. Allow the iron to heat up for approximately
5 - 7 minutes.
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After the iron has reached temperature, lightly apply the iron to the wrinkled section of the covering. Move the iron
slowly over the wrinkled section until the covering tightens and the wrinkles disappear. You will notice that the color of the
covering will darken when it is heated. When the covering cools back down, it will return to its normal color.
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If the color layer smears from any of the seams the temperature of the iron is too hot. Turn the temperature dial down
and wait about 5 minutes for the iron to adjust to the lower temperature. You can remove any excess color streaks using
a paper towel soaked with a small quantity of Acetone.
SECTION 6: A NOTE ABOUT COVERING
WARNING
We do not suggest storing your airplane in an extremely hot environment (like the back of your car in direct
sunlight) for any length of time. The extreme heat could cause the covering material to wrinkle and possibly
damage the fragile components of the radio system, ESC or batteries.
Your Wattage Cap 232 EP is powered by the Wattage Super Cobalt 400 Direct Drive motor. This motor is a high-quality
alternative to lower power, closed end-bell motors, and more expensive specialty motors. The Super Cobalt 400 Direct
Drive motor features a 3.2mm (1/8") shaft and a bolt pattern that can match either 05 or 400 size mounting dimensions.
And at 3.7 ounces, this motor is light for its enormous power potential.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Wattage Super Cobalt 400 Direct Drive motor:
Nominal Voltage: 7V
Operating Voltage: 6V - 10V
No-Load Motor Speed: 19,500 RPM
RPM Per Volt: 2,395 RPM
Max Efficiency: 75%
Max Efficiency Current: 18A
Max Loading: 31A/20s
Stall Current: 55A
Shaft Diameter: 3.2mm (1/8")
Weight: 3.7 Ounces
Propeller Range: 5 x 5 to 8 x 6
The motor break-in procedure begins at the top of the next page.
Note: Continuous amps should not exceed more than 30A, so if you use propellers larger than 7 x 4, you will
need to reduce voltage accordingly.