E-flite Enticement F3P ARF User Manual

Enticement F3P Profile
Assembly Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: 34 in (860mm) Length: 33 in (833mm) Wing Area: 245 sq in (15.5 sq dm) Weight w/ Battery: 5.0–5.75 oz (140–165 g) Weight w/o Battery: 4.0–5.0 oz (115–140 g)
Table of Contents
Specifications ...................................................................... 1
Introduction ......................................................................... 2
Using the Manual ................................................................ 3
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout ................................................. 3
Required Radio Equipment ................................................... 3
Important Information About Motor Selection ........................ 4
Outrunner Setup (E-flite) ...................................................... 4
Optional Accessories ........................................................... 4
Required Tools and Adhesives .............................................. 4
Notes Regarding Servos and ESC ........................................ 5
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries ........................................ 5
Warning ............................................................................. 5
Warranty Period ................................................................. 5
Limited Warranty ................................................................ 5
Damage Limits .................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions ............................................................... 6
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs ...................................... 6
Inspection or Repairs ........................................................... 6
Warranty Inspection and Repairs ......................................... 6
Non-Warranty Repairs ........................................................ 7
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings ....................................... 7
Airframe Assembly .............................................................. 8
Carbon Rod/Landing Gear Installation ............................... 11
Servo Installation ............................................................... 14
Motor Installation .............................................................. 24
Final Assembly .................................................................. 28
Control Throws .................................................................. 31
Center of Gravity .............................................................. 31
Range Test Your Radio ....................................................... 32
Preflight ............................................................................ 32
Flying Your Enticement ....................................................... 33
2007 Official AMA
National Model Aircraft Safety Code ....................... 34
Building and Flying Notes .................................................. 35
Thank you for purchasing the E-flite® Enticement F3P. The Enticement is an attractive, easy-to-assemble flat foam model, that offers incredible precision and aerobatic flight characteristics. Constructed primarily of 3mm Depron foam, the Enticement improves upon other similar designs in the market by adding the stability and strength some other models lack. The lightweight, laser-cut foam construction, carbon fiber support rods and carbon fiber firewall set a new industry standard for quality, durability and performance.
For anyone looking for an extremely lightweight, indoor foamie that excels in precision aerobatic flight and is easy to assemble, the Enticement is sure to tempt even the most steadfast RC pilot.
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Using the Manual
Required Radio Equipment
This manual is divided into sections to help make assembly easier to understand, and to provide breaks between each major section. In addition, check boxes have been placed next to each step to keep track of each step completed. Steps with a single circle () are performed once, while steps with two circles ( ) indicate that the step will require repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc.
Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
Contents of Kit/Parts Layout
Replacement Parts
EFL1176 Motor Mount/Firewall EFL1177 Carbon Pushrod Set EFL1178 Carbon Bracing and Landing Gear EFL1179 Wheel Pants EFL1180 Pushrod Supports (Wood) EFL1181 Landing Skids, 2.5mm
You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter (for proper mixing and dual rate capabilities), crystals, micro receiver, and three sub-micro servos. You can choose to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of these items or, if you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately. We recommend the crystal-free,
interference-free Spektrum system. If using your own transmitter, we recommend the use of
a JR SPORT Sub-Micro servos for 72MHz users or the Nanolite 6-channel flight pack for Spectrum users.
For Spectrum DX7 users
SPMAR6300F DSM2 6CH Nanolite Flight Pack
For 72MHz users
JRPR610UL** R610UL 6CH FM, Shrinkwrap
EFLRS60 6.0-Gram Super Sub-Micro Servo (3)
If you are using a Spectrum DX6
SPM6000 AR6000 DSM 6-Channel Park
EFLRS60 6.0-Gram Super Sub-Micro Servo (3)
6-channel UltraLite receiver and E-flite® S60 Super
DX7 2.4GHz DSM2™ 7-channel
FM Receiver (72MHz)
Flyer Receiver
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Important Information About
Optional Accessories
Motor Selection
We recommend the E-flite® Park 250 Brushless Outrunner Motor 2200Kv (EFLM1130) to provide you with lightweight precision F3P performance.
Outrunner Setup (E-flite)
EFLM1130 Park 250 Brushless
Outrunner Motor, 2200Kv EFLA1010 10-Amp Pro Brushless ESC GWSEP8040B 8x4 Direct Drive Propeller THP4802SJPL 480mAh 2-Cell 7.4V Li-Po, JST EFLC3005 Celectra™ 1–3 Cell Li-Po Charger
EFLA110 Power Meter
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment, 5-piece
Or Purchase Separately
EFLA257 Screwdriver, #0 Phillips (or included with
EFLA250) Foam-safe CA Foam-safe CA activator Hot glue gun Low-temperature hot glue Hobby knife (#11 blade) Ruler Soldering iron Straight edge Square Low-tack masking tape
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Notes Regarding Servos and ESC
WARNING: Use of servos other than those we recommend may overload the BEC of the recommended Electronic Speed Control (ESC). We suggest the use of only the servos we recommend when utilizing the recommended ESC’s BEC, or the use of a separate BEC (like the UBEC) or receiver battery pack when using other servos.
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications. All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings must be followed closely. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries.
Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all instructions included with your radio.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the propeller.
Warranty Period
Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser ("Purchaser") and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims. Further, Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON­INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon's sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are the Purchaser's exclusive remedies. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment.
Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.
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Damage Limits
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals).
Safety Precautions
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. The Product 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 injury.
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a service technician.
Inspection or Repairs
If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as
Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. A Service Repair Request is available
at www.horizonhobby.com on the “Support” tab. If you do not have internet access, please include a letter with your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business days, your RMA number, a list of the included items, method of payment for any non­warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem. Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided
warranty 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 Hobby.
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Non-Warranty Repairs
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings
Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item
for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Please advise us of your preferred method of payment. Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card, please include your credit card number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly. Please note: non-warranty repair is only available
on electronics and model engines.
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:
Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Please call 877-504-0233 with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty.
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars,
traffic, or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or
damage can occur.
• Never operate the model out into the street or populated
areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of
the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure
to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose.
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Airframe Assembly
Required Parts
Vertical fuselage Foam firewall Top fuselage stiffener (2) Bottom fuselage stiffener (2) Stabilizer/rear horizontal fuselage Main wing/front horizontal fuselage
Required Tools and Adhesives
Foam-safe CA Square Foam-safe CA activator Straight edge Low tack tape
Note: Although it is easy to build your Enticement, it is also easy to build it crooked. Take your time with each step and check the alignment of the model as you progress. A straight model will perform much better than one that is not.
1. Place a piece of waxed paper or the packaging from
your model onto your work surface. With the main wing resting on the waxed paper, slide the rear horizontal fuselage in position. Use a straight edge to check the alignment of the two pieces, aligning the holes in the center of each. (Make sure the top of both fuse pieces are facing up.) Use foam-safe CA to glue the two pieces together. Allow the CA to fully cure before proceeding.
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2. Slide the horizontal fuselage into the vertical fuselage,
nose first. You will need to fold the elevator up onto the stabilizer and bend the horizontal fuselage slightly to fit it into the vertical fuselage.
3. Flip the elevator back into its correct position and align
the tabs from the vertical fuselage into the slots in the horizontal fuselage. Do not glue the vertical fuse to the horizontal fuse at this time.
4. Position the foam firewall at the front of the fuselage.
The vertical and horizontal fuselage pieces will fit tight against the firewall. Use foam-safe CA to glue the foam firewall to the vertical and horizontal fuselage.
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5. Use a square and foam-safe CA to glue the vertical
and horizontal fuselage pieces together. Start at the front and slowly work your way toward the rear of the fuselage, gluing small sections at a time.
6. Locate the top fuselage stiffeners Note the positioning
of the stiffener in the following photos. Glue the stiffener to the top edge of the foam firewall to start. Again, work slowly, gluing the stiffener to the fuselage pieces. The stiffener is positioned at a 45-degree angle to each: position it equally on both fuselage pieces.
Note: Use low-tack tape to tape the control surfaces in their neutral positions. This will make the airframe easier to handle during assembly. Be careful not to tape the printed surfaces as there is a chance of the printing coming off when removing the tape.
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7. Locate the bottom fuselage stiffeners Note the
positioning of the stiffener in the following photo. Glue the stiffener to the top edge of the foam firewall to start. Glue the stiffener to the fuselage pieces using foam-safe CA.
Carbon Rod/Landing Gear Installation
Required Parts
Assembled airframe Molded skid (2)
5
1
/
-inch (41mm) carbon rod (2)
8
5
/
-inch (144mm) carbon rod (2)
5
8
3
/
-inch (274mm) carbon rod (2)
10
4
1
/
-inch (294mm) carbon rod (2)
11
2
7
/
3/32 x 6
Required Tools and Adhesives
Foam-safe CA Foam-safe CA activator Hobby knife Square
Note: You must take extra care in this section to maintain the alignment of your airframe and to not build in any unwanted twists in the airframe. Make sure to keep everything aligned and the wing straight with the fuselage. Also make sure not to induce any twist in the wing, which could adversely affect the flight characteristics of your aircraft.
-inch (2.5mm x 175mm) landing gear strut (2)
8
1. Use a hobby knife to remove the hinge tape covering
the slots for the carbon rods along the aileron hinge line on both the left and right wing panels.
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