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GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY

Modifications reserved. No liability for printing errors

12/2010

0062196

// Order.

No.

41950

41960

Instructions

ALPINA 3001 ELEKTRO

Electric-powered model glider

This model requires a six-function radio control system.

Summary of Contents for ALPINA 3001 ELEKTRO

Page 1: ...HHEIM TECK GERMANY Modifications reserved No liability for printing errors 12 2010 0062196 1 Order No 41950 41960 Instructions ALPINA 3001 ELEKTRO Electric powered model glider This model requires a s...

Page 2: ...gument employed is excluded This includes personal injury death damage to buildings damage due to loss of business or turnover interruption of business or other direct or indirect consequent damage wh...

Page 3: ...natural wear use under competition conditions incompetent or improper use including incorrect installation or external influences This manufacturer s declaration does not affect the consumer s legal...

Page 4: ...re important and must be observed at all times Before you fly the model check that the radio control system is working reliably and that all connections are secure The batteries must be charged and th...

Page 5: ...be cleaned using suitable cleaning agents Ask your model shop for information When cleaning any types of printed decoration decals design films it is important to avoid using solvent based cleaners a...

Page 6: ...based adhesives Read the manufacturer s instructions Important note It is essential to avoid using solvent based glues for any joint in which the adhesive comes into contact with the styrofoam wing c...

Page 7: ...3A Order No 4135 Suitable receivers include the DS 19 SMC 19 and SMC 14 Servo extension leads required Order No 3935 18 For permanent connection to the receiver 4 reqd Electric motor and accessories M...

Page 8: ...or a sharp balsa knife then trim them as required so that the horns are a snug fit The GRP horns should be glued in the slots as shown in the two photos taking care to produce really strong joints Th...

Page 9: ...like colours of wire together Insulate each soldered joint with a separate heat shrink sleeve which must be fitted onto the wire before the joint is soldered The servos can now be glued to the covers...

Page 10: ...o cover in place It is essential to apply a drop of UHU schraubensicher thread lock fluid between the clevis and the locknut to prevent the clevis working loose You can now connect the clevises to the...

Page 11: ...r Drill 3 mm holes in the wing root ribs for the incidence pegs drilling to a depth of 50 mm To check the fit plug the two wing panels into the fuselage using the rectan gular CFRP joiner and the inci...

Page 12: ...xy has cured completely TIP before mixing the epoxy it is a good idea to mask out the wing root ribs and the facing ribs at the fuselage root fairings using wide adhesive tape as this makes it much ea...

Page 13: ...pin projects by about 6 mm beyond the edge of the moulding There should be a gap about 3 mm wide between the pin and the inside face of the canopy Using a round file carefully file a small notch in t...

Page 14: ...he GRP tongue at the rear end Push the canopy towards the tail until the pin clears the front flange and can be engaged in the notch then slide it forward again until the canopy fits snugly in the rec...

Page 15: ...motor to the motor bulkhead using the retaining screws supplied with the motor Place the electric motor assembly in the fuselage working from the canopy opening Fit the spinner loosely on the motor sh...

Page 16: ...late then glue the plate in the fuselage positioned as shown in the photo below The flight battery can be fixed to the battery plate using Velcro hook and loop tape Once you have established the corre...

Page 17: ...ARC version please ensure that the tailplane panels are the right way up the top surfaces are marked with a dot at the root rib The rudder Use your fingertips to locate the hinge points on the leading...

Page 18: ...ns and their ability to conduct heat is therefore very great Styrofoam melts at temperatures above 70 C and to avoid ruining the foam cores it is essential to use types of decal film which have low te...

Page 19: ...ct up stick forward elevator down Move the aileron stick to the right and the right hand aileron should deflect up the left hand aileron down When you pull the Butterfly Crow stick back towards you bo...

Page 20: ...moving servo should follow the stick deflections immediately and smoothly If this is not the case check first that your channel really is vacant If so pack up your entire RC system complete with batte...

Page 21: ...is not particularly easy and calls for considerable skill and experience Areas of rising air are harder to detect and recognise at a flat field because they tend to occur at higher altitude than at t...

Page 22: ...But to milk a thermal to the limits of vision bring it down again in a continuous series of aerobatic manoeuvres and then to repeat the whole show that must surely be the last word in model flying Bu...

Page 23: ...ct charging procedure for the NC batteries used in your RC set Make use of all sensible safety systems and precautions which are advised for your system Gather as much information as you can from vari...

Page 24: ...Wooden parts set 1 Servo plate Fuselage fitting Plywood 210 x 85 x 3 mm 1 Motor bulkhead Fuselage fitting Plywood 1 Battery support Fuselage fitting Plywood 1 Compression strut Fuselage fitting Plywoo...

Page 25: ...s concerning your radio control system and these must be observed Refer to your RC system instructions for more details It is important to use only those parts included in the kit together with other...

Page 26: ...aterial characteristics the strength of glued joints and other unwanted effects All model flyers should behave in a way which minimises the danger to people and property Never act in any manner which...

Page 27: ...r Check that the control surfaces work in the correct sense i e they deflect in the direction which corresponds to the movement of the stick After each session remove all the batteries from the model...

Page 28: ...ing on your skin or in your eyes If this should happen rinse immediately with copious quantities of water and seek medical assistance 7 Never solder a wire or anything else directly to the cell case a...

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