E-FLITE Habu 32 EDF ARF, Assembly Manual

Page 1: ...Habu 32 EDF ARF Assembly Manual...

Page 2: ...liers 14 and up This is not a toy Components Use only with compatible components Should any compatibility questions exist please refer to the product instructions the component instructions or contact...

Page 3: ...Series E flite ducted fan the Habu 32 DF also boasts a level of fit and finish that is every bit as impressive as its performance Its sleek fiberglass fuselage comes pre painted and integrates the ver...

Page 4: ...eiver JSP20030 MC35 Servo 7 JRPSDS368 DS368 Premium Digital Servo Rudder SPMA3050 3 inch 76mm Servo Extension 5 SPMA3051 6 inch 152mm Servo Extension SPMA3052 9 inch 228mm Servo Extension SPMA3053 12...

Page 5: ...rol horn 7 Required Tools and Adhesives Felt tipped pen 5 minute epoxy Mixing stick Mixing cup Low tack tape Medium grit sandpaper We used low tack tape to tape the aileron at the tip and to tape the...

Page 6: ...the position of the control horn This will allow the epoxy to flow out slightly leaving a fillet between the control horn and control surface 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to install the remaining ailer...

Page 7: ...l memory and name it for this particular model We also recommend binding the transmitter and receiver at this time following the instructions provided with your radio system 1 Prepare the aileron serv...

Page 8: ...13mm x 10mm x 7mm hardwood block to the servo cover Make sure to glue the 10mm x 7mm end to the surface of the plate Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding 8 Use a rotary tool and small sandi...

Page 9: ...ll bit 13 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole drilled Also saturate the front and rear of the block using thin CA to harden the block This will help keep the block from splitting when the servo mo...

Page 10: ...revious step two 2mm nuts two metal clevises and the 2mm x 25mm threaded rod The length of the rod will be adjusted in the following steps 20 Remove the tape holding the flap and aileron in position U...

Page 11: ...witches 1 Prepare the flap servo by installing the rubber grommets and brass eyelets as shown in the radio or servo instructions Center the flap servo using the radio system Use side cutters to remove...

Page 12: ...first mounting block and the servo parallel to the line on the cover Use a pencil to mark the location for the remaining servo mounting block 8 Use 5 minute epoxy to glue the remaining block to the c...

Page 13: ...a 1 Phillips screwdriver to attach the servo to the mounting blocks 13 Apply 2 3 drops of thin CA in each of the flap servo cover mounting holes This will harden the surrounding wood making the screws...

Page 14: ...lap is set to the mid takeoff position of 11mm Once the length of the linkage has been adjusted slide the tubing over the forks of the clevises to keep them from accidentally opening in flight Use nee...

Page 15: ...8 32 x 1 4 inch socket head screw 4 Wing panel assembly right and left Required Tools and Adhesives Low tack tape Phillips screwdriver 1 15 minute epoxy Mixing cup Paper towels Mixing stick Epoxy bru...

Page 16: ...from the spar pocket Use medium grit sandpaper to lightly sand the spar where it fits into the wing Sand both the front and back of the spar 7 Slide the spar into the spar pocket in the fuselage It w...

Page 17: ...sure it is oriented correctly Use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy from the wing and spar Epoxy will ooze out from the spar pocket of the wing If epoxy does not ooze out no...

Page 18: ...access the landing gear mounts Leave 1 32 inch 1mm of covering around the inside edges Use a trim seal tool to iron down the covering around the edges to finish the opening 2 Place a main landing gea...

Page 19: ...Place the correct main gear assembly in position The axle will face to the root of the wing and the spring will face to the trailing edge of the wing Use four 3mm x 14mm countersunk self tapping scre...

Page 20: ...and left Servo extension 3 inch 76mm 2 Aluminum wheel collar with setscrew 3 5mm 2 Aluminum wheel spacer 3 5mm 2 Wheel 13 4 inch 44 5mm 2 Wheel axle adapter set 2 Main landing gear strut right and le...

Page 21: ...h both the fixed gear and the suggested retracts These struts are designed for the weight and speeds of the Habu Use the struts supplied with the kit for the retract assemblies Always use threadlock o...

Page 22: ...e correct retract assembly in position The axle will face to the root of the wing and the spring will face to the trailing edge of the wing Use four 3mm x 14mm countersunk self tapping screws and a 1...

Page 23: ...onto the axle using a 1 5mm hex wrench The end of the axles may have a slight bur on them from the factory If the wheel is hard to install use a file to remove this bur 18 Check to make sure the axle...

Page 24: ...ed side of the landing gear door 2 Draw two lines on the door that are 7 8 inch 22mm and 25 8 inch 65mm from the top edge of the landing gear door as the center lines for the mounting blocks 3 Use a p...

Page 25: ...the gear to retract into the wing and help center the gear while it is retracting 9 Use a 0 Phillips screwdriver to install a 2mm x 8mm self tapping screw in each of the mounting holes in the landing...

Page 26: ...his will set the correct angle for the landing gear door against the wing Allow the glue to cure overnight before moving the gear back to the down position 16 Repeat steps 1 through 15 to install the...

Page 27: ...e with the operation of the servo Do not secure the horn to the servo as it will need to be removed when adjusting the steering linkage The steering linkage will be connected to the hole in the servo...

Page 28: ...servo and attach the clevis to the horn Place the horn on the servo and check that the steering is centered when the steering servo is centered Once the linkage is set tighten the 2mm nut against the...

Page 29: ...the wheel is hard to install use a file to remove this bur Nose Gear Installation Retracts Required Parts Fuselage assembly Nose gear retract assembly Transmitter Receiver Receiver battery Silicone t...

Page 30: ...e with the operation of the servo Do not secure the horn to the servo as it will need to be removed when adjusting the steering linkage The steering linkage will be connected to the hole in the servo...

Page 31: ...Use a 1 5mm hex wrench to secure the steering arm by tightening the setscrew on the lower flat of the nose gear strut Make sure the arm is positioned as shown in the photo 10 Install the supplied nose...

Page 32: ...ose gear door to help secure it to the fuselage Note A solid nose gear plate has been supplied with your Habu 32 for those who want to have a fully functional nose gear door The installation is not co...

Page 33: ...2mm nut 2 Silicone tubing Servo with hardware JR368 18 inch 457mm servo extension Required Tools and Adhesives String Pliers Threadlock Phillips screwdriver 1 Side cutters Scissors Clear tape Thin CA...

Page 34: ...en positioning the servo Secure the rudder servo in the fuselage using the strap and screws removed in the previous step Tighten the screws using a 1 Phillips screwdriver 8 Route the rudder servo lead...

Page 35: ...left 3mm x 15mm socket head screw 4 Silicone tubing Required Tools and Adhesives 15 minute epoxy Mixing cup Paper towels Mixing stick Epoxy brush Rubbing alcohol Ruler Medium grit sandpaper Petroleum...

Page 36: ...positioned on the fuselage at this time 6 Attach the wing panels to the fuselage using a 9 64 inch hex wrench Stand back 8 10 feet 2 3 meters and check that the stabilizers are positioned an equal dis...

Page 37: ...izer into position against the fuselage Keep the stabilizer tight against the fuselage until the epoxy fully cures Install the 3mm x 15mm socket head screws that secure the spar to the fuselage using...

Page 38: ...of the servo The elevator linkage will be connected to the hole in the servo that is 3 8 inch 10mm from the center of the arm as illustrated in the photo above 2 Repeat step 1 to prepare a second elev...

Page 39: ...e of the base that is closer to the mounting hole They must be positioned correctly so the pushrod aligns with the elevator servo 8 Slide the supports on the elevator pushrod tube Secure the support a...

Page 40: ...he elevator control horn Adjust the clevises so the elevator is centered when the elevator servo is centered using the radio system Use pliers to tighten the 2mm nuts against the clevises and slide th...

Page 41: ...he top can easily be determined during assembly Fan bottom fuselage top Fan centerline Mounting lug Label Mounting lug 2 Pass the wires through the fan fairing 3 Use two 2mm x 6mm machine screws and a...

Page 42: ...rs to trim the exhaust tube for the fan fairing Slot the exhaust tube so it can be slid over the fan fairing 8 Repeat step 2 and 3 to reattach the fan fairing to the motor Check the fit of the exhaust...

Page 43: ...e holes 11 Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to thread a 3mm x 10mm self tapping screw into the four holes for mounting the fan unit 12 Place 2 3 drops of thin CA in each hole to harden the surrounding woo...

Page 44: ...nto the fuselage 3 Position the exhaust tube so it overlaps onto the fan assembly 4 Use clear tape to secure the thrust tube to the fan housing 5 Use clear tape at the bottom of the thrust tube to sec...

Page 45: ...the receiver in the Habu 32 for a 5 or 6 channel operation depending on if you are using retracts or not This is the basic setup for the Habu 32 using Y harnesses for all control surfaces 1 Prepare th...

Page 46: ...udder Rudder and Nose Gear Steering Y Harness Gear Gear optional harness from step 4 Aux 1 Flaps harness from step 2 Programs for the Habu using the DX8 are available for download on the Spektum websi...

Page 47: ...tside the fuselage when installing the wing panels 2 Insert the flap harnesses and one of the 18 inch 457mm extensions through the hole in front of the elevator servo and into the fuselage on the righ...

Page 48: ...g the bottom of the fuselage will keep the installation clean Secure any loose leads with tie wraps not included Use a 1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the nose gear cover so there is better access fo...

Page 49: ...s Hobby scissors Clear tape 1 Locate the cockpit interior and use hobby scissors to trim the interior along the inscribed line Trim the interior a little outside the line so it can be trimmed to fit t...

Page 50: ...e wing with your fingers or a commercially available balancing stand This is the correct balance point for your model Make sure your model is assembled and ready for flight before balancing Balancing...

Page 51: ...servos from moving to their endpoints until the transmitter and receiver connect Preflight Check Your Radio Before going to the field be sure your batteries are fully charged per the instructions inc...

Page 52: ...and is very predictable in this configuration Drop the landing gear and switch back to middle rates at this time to check the trim once again in landing configuration Once you are happy with this retr...

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Page 54: ...rranty conditions have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair n...

Page 55: ...the AMA turbine regulations AMA Document 510 A 3 Model aircraft will not be flown in AMA sanctioned events air shows or model demonstrations unless a The aircraft control system and pilot skills have...

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