Hangar 9 Twist 60 User Manual

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Twist 60 ARF

Assembly manual

Specifications

Wingspan:..................................	54.75 in (1391mm)	Length:.........................................	56.6 in (1438mm)
Wing Area:.........................	992 sq in (64.59 sq dm)	Weight:..............................	6.5–7.5 lb (2.9kg–3.4kg)

Table of Contents
Contents of Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
UltraCote® Covering Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	. . . .3
Radio and Power Systems Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 3
Field Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optional Field Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Required Tools and Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Limited Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	.	. 4
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . 5
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	.	. 5

Questions or Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Inspection or Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty Inspection and Repairs . . . . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	.	. . . . 6
Non-Warranty Repairs . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before Starting Assembly . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Section 2: Landing Gear and Tail Installation . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . 11
Section 3A: Two-Stroke Engine Installation . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .13
Section 3B: Electric Motor Installation . . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	.	. . . .17

Section 4: Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Recommended Center of Gravity (CG) .	. . . .	.	. . .	. .	. . .	. .	. . .	. . . . .	.22
Pre-Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . .	. .	. . .	. .	. . .	. . . . .	.23
Adjusting the Engine . . . . . . .	. . . . .		. . .	. .	. . .	. .	. . .	. . . . .	. 23

Range Test Your Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Maintaining Your Twist 60 ARF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .				.	24
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	.	25
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . . 26–27

Contents of Kit

		Replacement Parts
A	E
		A. HAN4201	Fuselage
		B. HAN4202	Wing Set W/Ailerons
		C. HAN4203	Tail Set
B		D. HAN4204	Landing Gear
		E. HAN4205	Painted Canopy

	Items not shown
	HAN4206	Pushrod Set
	HAN4207	Nylon Wing Bolts
D	HAN4208	Decal Set

C

UltraCote® Covering Colors

• Black	HANU874	• White	HANU870
• Grey	HANU882	• Flame Red	HANU883

Radio and Power Systems Requirements

•4-channel radio system (minimum) w/receiver

•537 Standard Servo (JRPS537) (5) or equivalent

•(4 required when building the electric version)

•9" Servo Lead Extension (JRPA097) (2)

•18" Servo Lead Extension (JRPA099) (2)

Recommended JR Systems

• XP9303

• XP7202

• XP6102

• XP662

• XF631

• XF421EX

Recommended Power Systems
• .60–.61 2-stroke	Evolution .61NT
• .72–.82 4-stroke	EVOE0610
• Power 60 Brushless Outrunner

JR XP9303	JR XP7202

JR XP6102

Saito .82 AAC

SAIE082A

Power 60 Brushless

Outrunner Motor,400KV

EFLM4060A

Field Equipment Required

• Propeller	• Fuel
• Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510)	• Metered Glow Driver w/Ni-Cd & Charger (HAN7101)
• 2-Cycle Sport Plug (HAN3001)	• 2-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3006)
• 4-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3011)	• Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118)
Optional Field Equipment
• 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery (HAN102)	• PowerPro™ 12V Starter (HAN161)

Required Tools and Adhesives

Tools
• Square	• Hobby knife
• Phillips screwdriver	• Adjustable wrench
• Drill	• Felt-tipped pen
• Soldering iron	• Solder

•Ruler

•Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm), 5/32" (4mm),. 11/64" (4.5mm)

Adhesives
• Thin CA	• 6-minute epoxy
• CA remover/debonder	• Pacer Z-42 Threadlock
• Canopy glue
Other Required Items
• Masking tape	• 1/4" (6mm) foam
• Deans connector (male) (2)	• Deans connector (female)

Limited Warranty Period

Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.

Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability

Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined by Horizon Hobby, Inc. to be defective. In the event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.

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 an authorized Horizon Hobby, Inc. service center. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased product and will not cover consequential, incidental or collateral damage. Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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 Hobby, Inc. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. HORIZON HOBBY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

As Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.

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.

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs

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 Hobby, Inc. directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.

Questions or Assistance

For questions or assistance, please direct your email to [e-mail], or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a service technician.

Inspection or Repairs

If your 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 Hobby, Inc. is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. Include your complete name, address, phone number where you can be reached during business days, RMA number, and a brief summary of the problem. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the shipping carton.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs

To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing 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.

Non-Warranty Repairs

Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will be provided with an estimate advising you of your options. You will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty repairs. Please advise us of your preferred method of payment. Horizon Hobby 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.

Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid): Horizon Service Center

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

All other products requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid): Horizon Product Support

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Safety, Precautions, and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in 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.

Before Starting Assembly

Before beginning the assembly of the Twist 60, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place of purchase.

If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or sealing iron to remove them. Use caution while working around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors.

	HAN101 – Sealing Iron	HAN100 – Heat Gun
	HAN141 – Sealing Iron	HAN150 – Covering Glove
	Sock

Using the Manual

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 box () are performed once, while steps with two boxes () 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.

Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation

Required Parts

•Wing panel w/ailerons

•Servo w/hardware (2)

•Servo extension, 9" (228mm) (2)

•Pre-assembled 3 1/2" (89mm) aileron linkage (2)

Required Tools and Adhesives

• Drill

• Thin CA

• Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm)

• Phillips screwdriver

• Long servo arm

Step 1

Check to make sure the hinges have been securely glued into place. Gently pull on each aileron to make sure the hinges are secure. Avoid too much pressure which could cause damage to the wing and aileron. Saturate each hinge if you find any that are loose.

Step 2

Flex each aileron up and down a number of times to . break in the hinges.

Step 3

Prepare an aileron servo by installing the grommets and brass eyelets provided with the servo. Secure a 9" (228mm) servo extension to the servo using a commercially available connector or with string or unwaxed dental floss.

Step 4

Tie the string that exits the servo opening to the servo extension. Use the string to pull the servo lead through the wing. Use a piece of tape to keep the extension from falling back into the wing.

Section 1: Aileron Servo Installation

Step 5

Place the servo into the opening with the servo output towards the trailing edge of the wing. Use a felt-tipped pen to mark the locations for the four servo mounting screws.

Step 6

Remove the servo and drill the locations for the servo mounting screws using a 1/16" (1.5mm) drill bit. . Apply a couple drops of thin CA to each hole to harden the wood, which will help in preventing the screws from damaging the wood.