E-flite Diamante 5e ARF Assembly Manual
Motor Installation
Required Parts
• Fuselage assembly
• 4-40 blind nut (4)
• Hook and loop strap (2)
• 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screws
• Cowling
• 2
1
/
2
" (64mm) spinner
• Propeller
• Brushless ESC
• Hook and loop tape, 3" (76mm) (2)
• 2mm x 10mm sheet metal screw (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Hex wrench: 3/32"
• Masking tape
• Drill
• Card stock
• Drill bit: 1/16 in (1.5mm), 9/64 in (3.5mm)
Note
: There are two sets of holes in the firewall. The
outer set of holes is used to mount the Power 32 motor,
while the inner holes are used for mounting the Power 25
motor. Use the appropriate holes for your motor.
1. Use a drill and 9/64 in (3.5mm) drill bit to drill the
holes in the motor mount for the mounting screws.
2. Attach the mount to the motor using the hardware
provided with the motor.
3. Install the four 4-40 blind nuts inside the fuselage.
Use the appropriate holes for your particular motor.
Use four 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screws to secure the
motor to the firewall.
