E-flite 60 - 120 85-Degree Main Electric Retracts User Manual
60- to 120-Size
Electric Retract
Instructions
NOTICE
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subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
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Meaning of Special Language:
Thank you for purchasing the E-ite® 60- to 120-Size
Electric Retracts. These self-contained units are powered
from your model’s receiver and do not require separate servos.
The retracts are supplied with coil struts installed, plus
adjustable axles, wheel collars, Allen wrenches and a 3-into-1
wire harness (for the tricycle set) or 2-into-1 wire harness (for
main gear set). The nose gear unit is steerable and has a slot in
the sliding steering arm to prevent binding of the steering cable
when retracted.
EFLG400, EFLG410, EFLG420
Parts Available
EFLG40190 90-degree Main Retract Unit
EFLG40185 85-degree Main Retract Unit
EFLG401100L 100-degree Left Rotating Main Unit
EFLG401100R 100-degree Right Rotating Main Unit
EFLG402 Left Main Wire Strut
EFLG403 Right Main Wire Strut
EFLG404 Adjustable Axles
EFLRYH9 Dual Plug Y-harness
EFLG41190 90-degree Nose Retract Unit
EFLG411105 105-degree Nose Retract Unit
EFLG412 Nose Gear Wire Strut
The following terms are used throughout the product
literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when
operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create the likely probability of physical property damage
AND may lead to a dangerous condition or cause death
or serious injury to the user, OR procedures, which if not
followed, create the high probability of supercial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual
to become familiar with the features of the
product before operating. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product,
personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must
be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product
in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or
damage to the product or other property. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
Do not attempt to disassemble, use with incompatible
components or augment product in any way without the
approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains
instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is
essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings
in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to
operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
EFLG430
Specications
Current draw
Idle 5mA
Operating 900mA (maximum)
Pulse width trigger points
Down 1.331ms
Up 1.690ms
Operation with FM and DSM
FM 22ms frame rate, 5V signal
DSM 20ms frame rate, 3.3V signal
Sequence time
@ 4.8V 2.75sec
@ 6.0V 2.50sec
@ 7.4V 2.25sec
Operating voltage range: 4.8 – 7.4V
Aircraft weight: 8.0 - 15.0 lb (3.63 – 6.80 kg)
Unit weight: Nose gear 4.1 oz (116.7 g)
Main gear 4.2 oz (118.5 g) each
EFLG413 Nose Gear Steering Arm
EFLRYH9TR Triple Plug Y-harness
Tools Required
Pencil Screwdriver
Flat le Threadlock
Safety glasses Rotary tool with cutoff wheel
1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm hex wrenches
Installation
1. Use a 2mm hex wrench to remove the pair of setscrews
retaining the strut in each main gear trunnion. Apply
threadlock to the setscrews and reinstall them.
2. Test t the retract unit in the wing or fuselage to determine
the strut length and axle location. Cut the strut to length using
a cutoff wheel in a rotary tool.
3. Make two at spots on the end of the strut with a le and
use a 2.5mm hex wrench to secure the axle to the strut. Apply
threadlock to the threads of the retaining screws so they do
not loosen from vibration.
4. Install the wheels on the axles. Slide the brass wheel collar
onto the axle and secure it using a 1.5mm hex wrench. Apply
threadlock to the setscrew to prevent it loosening due to
vibration.
5. Mark the retract mounting hole locations on the rails using
a pencil and drill appropriately sized holes for the hardware
you intend to use.
6. Install the retracts in the model using the screws provided
with the kit or those of your own choice. A #4 x 1/2-inch wood
screw works well. You will nd the main units require the use
of a 100-degree countersunk woodscrew while the nose unit
requires a button head woodscrew.
Nosegear Steering
Connect the steering pushrod clevis to the steering arm on
the nosegear.
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