Ultimate jets B300F, User Manual

Page 1: ...0 B300F User Manual revision 5 ...

Page 2: ...ongratulations for purchasing our B300F turbine This is the ultimate engine for your R C jet plane Please read these instructions carefully after receiving your turbine and before the first operations Keep this manual for later consultation and check for the latest update on our web site ...

Page 3: ... of use and warranty 17 5 1 Buyer s Representations 17 5 2 Buyer s Acknowledgment of Risks and Dangers 17 5 3 Full Assumption of Liability Waiver and Release of Ultimate Jets 18 5 4 No Modifications to Model Engine 19 5 5 Sale By Buyer to Other Party 19 5 6 Severability 19 5 7 Texas Law Applicable 19 5 8 Arbitration 19 5 9 This Document Is the Full Expression of Parties Agreement 20 5 10 Paragraph...

Page 4: ... fans could strike through the housing which can lead to damage and even injury or death Study the operation mode and the dangers of operation before using a jet engine In case you have no experience with the operation of gas turbines and jet engines instruction by an experienced person especially before initial operation is mandatory Errors in mounting and operation of a jet engine can lead to da...

Page 5: ...uces you to a safe operation of the device Therefore careful reading and thorough understanding of the manual is vital before operation the device Every person who is involved in the operation of this device must read this manual especially the instructions for safe operation Furthermore one has to follow the laws and general rules of the avoidance of accidents technical safety as generally valid ...

Page 6: ...ed strict rules regarding maximum speed for operating turbine powered RC models Please refer to the AMA regulations from the link posted above Servos should be carefully chosen at least 1 5 times as strong as for comparable models with conventional engines Ultimate Jets supplies a set of tools to compute servo torque requirements and choose the proper servo for the task Please refer to our technic...

Page 7: ... syntethic 2 stroke mix oil or turbine oil Take off must be against the wind Hold the turbine with the nozzle facing downwards right before starting so that any excess of fuel can run off to avoid a hot start of the engine 1 4 During operations Always stay in front of the turbine intake facing never to the side or in the exhaust area of the turbine Also make sure that no other persons or animals a...

Page 8: ...tric power supply of the receiver and the ECU must not be turned off The cool down process takes 1 to 2 minutes depending on the outside air temperature Do not touch the turbine during the cool down because the danger of burning still exists All tube connections must be inspected for leakage after each flight The fuel tanks must be emptied in case of extreme outside air temperatures or when there ...

Page 9: ...EM SEE THE TWO OPTIONS BELOW SILICON GLUING OR ADDITIONAL TABS Attach the turbine only with the provided bracket screws and washers see picture 2 Use a thin bead of Loctite 5940 high temperature silicon between the bracket and the engine casing Please apply a thin coat of wax on the engine casing at the glue bead location before fastening the bracket on the engine This way the bracket can be remov...

Page 10: ...and installed according to the manufacturer s specifications overheating The turbine must be installed in a way that it can be cooled by a bypassing air stream Combustible liquids and gases as well as tanks and tubes must be kept away from or installed at a safe distance from the engine The intake area impeller compressor must be kept clear Any wires tubes etc must be installed and fixed in a way ...

Page 11: ...es can be found in the Ultimate Jets line of products The fuel pump must be installed directly after the hopper tank Be careful to install the pump correctly brass fitting draw side The electric wiring of the pump hast to be done with the correct polarity If the pump is not wired correctly it will not work properly and will transport no fuel Install the fine filter on the pressure side downstream ...

Page 12: ...nal can be connected to the I O Interface The I O Interface serves as control interface it features acoustic and optic control The data terminal does not need to be installed in the model for day to day operations Power supply Rechargable batteries of at least 30C rating and 3500 mAh and up to 5500mAh of 3 cells type must be used We recommend high rating 3S Lipo and a maximum of 12 volts Connect t...

Page 13: ...afe range should be programmed at this stage Please refer to 3 3 below Then follow the ProJet instructions on page 16 to learn RC from menu 2 1 It is necessary to prime the fuel system before the first operation in a new model That means both starter and main fuel lines must be filled with kerosene up to the engine Priming is done manually with throttle back and trim low on the transmitter Press t...

Page 14: ...nd mid rev at ca 60 000 rpm Hold or adjust your model for this procedure The procedure can be interrupted any time using emergency stop by pulling the trim and throttle stick in the aft position After that auto calibration routine the turbine can be controlled with the throttle red I O LED OFF All the parameters necessary for the turbine s safe operation are now controlled by the ECU Conduct a tes...

Page 15: ...ansmitter user manual to set the failsafe point The fail safe auto shutdown must be checked at the field With the turbine running switch off the transmitter and make sure that the turbine shuts down The ECU status should read failsafe and the I O board should beep continuously This is an AMA requirement 3 4 Tuning Options Electronics Please refer to the Pro Jet manual for tuning options You should...

Page 16: ... hours of operation The pressure line filter between the pump and the turbine should be cleaned every 5 hours of operation Do this very carefully and make sure that no particle will enter the fuel supply tube Destruction of the turbine could result Make sure the o ring is in the correct position when screwing the filter back together Check for leak integrity Cover the intake and nozzle areas when ...

Page 17: ...clude the disassembly of the turbine must only be performed by professional personnel Please contact Ultimate Jets with all service related questions Warranty return can only be carried out by Ultimate Jets for the USA Maintenance and repair work performed by non authorized personnel will void the warranty ...

Page 18: ...s assistant particularly in the start up procedure and Buyer agrees to use extreme caution The Model Engine exhaust is extremely hot and will burn someone or something placed directly behind the exhaust tube Highly flammable liquid is used to operate the Model Engine and it or its fumes will ignite easily and flare up rapidly The Model Engine itself remains extremely hot after it is shut off and r...

Page 19: ...r and release is complete full and comprehensive a Release Even If Ultimate Jets Is Negligent The waiver and release contained herein releases Ultimate Jets from all conduct no matter how it could be characterized or alleged Ultimate Jets shall not be liable for its own negligence whether active passive primary or secondary Ultimate Jets shall not be liable for its sole negligence Ultimate Jets sh...

Page 20: ...following such sale or transfer 5 6 Severability In the event any clause provision or term of this Agreement is held to be ineffective void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason that clause provision or term shall be severed from this Agreement and the Agreement shall otherwise remain binding and effective If any portion of Paragraph 3 is found to be unenforceable then the parties agree that t...

Page 21: ...d into this single written Agreement This Agreement cannot be modified or amended in any way except by written Amendment signed by the parties 5 10 Paragraph Headings Not Controlling The heading to any paragraph or subparagraph of this Agreement shall not be dispositive but may be used to interpret the parties intentions 5 11 No Interpretation of Agreement Against Either Party Buyer understands an...

Page 22: ...e warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires 3 Buyer must fully accept all conditions of the PURCHASE AGREEMENT FULL ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT 4 The limited warranty extends only to Buyers who purchased the Model Engine in the United States and includes this written warranty statement 5 During the limited warranty period Ultimate Jets will repair or replace at U...

Page 23: ...mited warranty period the Buyer shall take the following step by step procedure a The Buyer shall ship the Model Engine prepaid and insured to Ultimate Jets b The Buyer shall include a return address daytime phone number and or FAX number complete description of the problem and proof of purchase c The Buyer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty d If the...

Page 24: ...e Buyer and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements or understandings oral or written and all communications relating to the Model Engine and no representation promise or condition not contained herein shall modify these terms 14 If the Buyer is not prepared to fully accept the liability associated with the use of this Model Engine the Buyer is advised to return this Model Engine immed...

Page 25: ...0 rpm 300 N 67 44 lbs Min thrust 33 000 rpm 15 N 3 37 lbs Fuel consumption 980 ml min at 100 thrust Exhaust temperature 560 760 C Glow plug Burner Fuel Jet A1 Diesel with 5 Oil Acceleration 33 104 000U min ca 4 seconds Acceleration 60 104 000U min ca 1 seconds Maintenance interval every 50 hours earlier in case of bearing noise or other reasons ...

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Page 28: ...echnical data fuel consumption Usually 2 3 liter tanks are used with B300F turbines Drill a 6 mm hole in the fuel tank cap of your choice Use the included tank pendulum device and screw it together with the tank cap Check for tightness Cut a piece of Tygon tube with a length of ca 120 150 mm This is the ideal length for the typically used 1 5 liter and 2 0 liter Coca Cola bottles The length of the...

Page 29: ...depending on your style of flying for a 8 minutes flight and cool down period When using a nozzle extension with your model the diameter of the extension pipe and the distance from nozzle to nozzle extension must be correct With B300F turbines the entry diameter of the extension pipe should be around 130mm while the end diameter should measure around 110mm The shorter the nozzle extension the smal...

Page 30: ...Ultimate Jets B300F User manual rev5 1st June 2014 29 Ultimate Jets 8190 Barker Cypress Suite 300 Cypress Texas 77433 USA Phone 281 855 9154 ...