Maxford H-1 Instruction Manual

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HUGHES H-1

RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your decision to add retractable landing gear to your RC model of the Hughes H-1.

Though originally conceived simply for speed, the Hughes H-1
also incorporated many new features that influenced the design of
high-performance aircraft for years, not the least of which was its
retractable landing gear.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Safety Precautions ..................................... 1

Warranty, Liability Waiver, and Return Policy ......... 1

Parts List .................................................................... 2

Installation Instructions .......................................... 2

Final Setup & Adjustment ...................................... 4

How to order Replacement Parts ............................ 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT

YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF & OTHERS

1. Please review all safety instructions included with your model of the Hughes H-1 before operating your model airplane.

2. Install the retractable landing gear according to these instructions. We recommend that you do not alter or modify the
model beyond what is specified in these instructions, as doing so may result in an unsafe or unworkable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written instructions should be considered
as correct. If you have any question about the instructions, before you proceed with assembly of this product, contact us at
[phone], Monday through Friday, except national holidays, between 8:30 AM to 5 PM Pacific time.

WARRANTY, LIABILITY WAIVER, AND RETURN POLICY

Maxford USA guarantees this retract kit to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase. All of
our products have been inspected in our factory and are checked again when shipped from our warehouse.

However, Maxford USA cannot directly control any of the materials you may use or your final assembly process. Therefore,
Maxford USA CANNOT in any way guarantee the performance of your finished model airplane. Furthermore, in purchasing
this product, you (the buyer or user of this product) exempt, waive, and relieve Maxford USA from all current or future liability
for any personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, and if you (the buyer or user of this product) are involved in any
claim or suit, you will not sue Maxford USA or any of its representatives.

If you do not fully accept the above liability and waiver, you may request a return merchandise authorization number (RMA#)
as explained in item 2 on the next page.

If you think there is any shipping damage or missing part(s), please read our after-sales service and return policy as outlined
below.

1. Inspect your order upon delivery for any shipping damage or missing part. If you find a problem you must contact us
within 10 days from receipt of your purchase by calling [phone], Monday through Friday, except holidays, between
the hours of 8:30 AM and 5 PM Pacific time. During this telephone conversation, and with your support, we will
determine how to resolve your concern. (Note: Maxford USA Li-Po batteries are sold without warranty and are not
eligible for return or credit.)

2. To request an RMA#, call [phone], Monday through Friday, except holidays, between the hours of 8:30 AM to
5 PM Pacific time. If we elect to issue you an RMA#, you must clearly mark this RMA# on the outside of the package.
(No return or exchange will be authorized after 10 days from the date of your receipt of the product; any package delivered
to us without a Maxford USA RMA# is subject to being returned to the sender, as received, with return postage payable
upon delivery.) Returned merchandise must be in its original condition as received from Maxford USA, with no assembly
or modification, in the original packing materials, complete with all manuals and accessories. Return shipping and
insurance charges must be prepaid by you, the buyer.

3. Returned merchandise that is accepted by Maxford USA for credit is subject to a 10% to 20% restocking fee (the final
amount will be determined by Maxford USA upon receipt and examination of the returned merchandise).

Return Address:

Maxford USA RC Model Mfg, Inc.
15247 Texaco Avenue
Paramount, CA 90723-3917

(IMPORTANT: If issued by Maxford USA RC Model Mfg, Inc.,
print the RMA# on the package near the above address.)

PARTS LIST

1. Items you must supply to complete the Hughes H-1:

• Receiver/transmitter with a min. of 5 channels for
aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle and retracts.

• 1 ea. retract-servo (HS-65HB, HS-81 or HS-82 MG).

• 6-inch servo-wire extension for retracts.

• Thin cyanoacrylate (CA) adhesive, 5-minute epoxy

glue and Loctite Screw Lock or equivalent compound.

• Masking tape, common hand tools, a black marking pen
(and possibly a piece of 1/16-inch and 3/16-inch
plywood, depending on your choice of retract servo).

2. Items included in the Hughes H-1
retractable landing gear package:

• Light-weight mechanical retractable landing

gear, sized to fit in the Hughes H-1’s wing.

• This illustrated instruction manual.

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: The Hughes H-1’s ARF package

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contains the retract servo’s pushrods and all
required self-threading screws (except for
the screws supplied with the servos.)

HUGHES H-1 RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

(Note: The following instructions replace #35 in the instruction manual supplied with the Hughes H-1.)

35.1. Install your retract servo between the
servo mounting rails at the center front of
the H-1’s wing. (NOTE: The space
between the servo rails fits HS-81 and
HS-82 MG servos. If you use of an HS­65HB or other smaller-sized servo,
reduce the space between the retract
servo rails as follows: Fit and glue a
piece of 1/16-inch plywood under the

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