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6. Install the two fuel pickup lines.

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7. Slide the aluminum ring over the fuel tank neck.

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9. Secure the fuel tank stopper in the fuel tank. Mark the 

top of the tank.

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2. Solder fuel line barbs onto one end of the brass tubes.

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3. Insert the brass tubes in the fuel tank stopper and 

stopper plates. Loosely install the fuel tank stopper screw.

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4. Solder the barbs on the other end of the two shorter 

brass tubes.

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5. Carefully bend the vent line.

Summary of Contents for Factor 30cc

Page 1: ...e In that Great Planes has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the fi...

Page 2: ...f not assembled and operated correctly could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property 2 You must assemble the model according to the instructions Do not alter or modify t...

Page 3: ...8 2 0 ci two stroke gasoline engine The Factor 30cc ARF is designed to use the DLE 30 DLE 35RA or O S GT33 Other engines can also be used but you may need to make modifications for mounting those engi...

Page 4: ...Propeller Drill Guide DLEQ0301 Covering Tools Top Flite MonoKote Sealing Iron TOPR2100 Top Flite Hot Sock Iron Cover TOPR2175 Top Flite MonoKote Trim Seal Iron TOPR2200 Top Flite MonoKote Heat Gun TO...

Page 5: ...porting defective or missing parts use the part names exactly as they are written in the instruction manual Great Planes Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Ph 217 398 8970...

Page 6: ...with a covering iron ASSEMBLE THE WING Aileron Servo Installation BEGIN WITH THE LEFT WING PANEL 1 Install a servo lead extension not included and secure the connection 2 Install grommets and eyelets...

Page 7: ...Install servo horn 7 Aileron pushrod components 8 Install the 4 40 threaded clevis 9 Attach clevis to control horn 10 Position control horn on aileron 11 Mount control horn 12 Install the solder clev...

Page 8: ...llow the part to cool naturally Make sure the joint is thoroughly soldered It should be shiny not rough Reheat if necessary Wipe off the flux residue with denatured alcohol Coat the joint with oil to...

Page 9: ...to glue the stabilizer in the fuselage Wipe off any excess epoxy with a paper towel and denatured alcohol 7 Clean the tail gear wire 8 Position the tail gear by temporarily installing the rudder 9 Ce...

Page 10: ...Use 30 minute epoxy to glue in the hinges 12 Install the set screws in the wheel collars 13 Install the tail wheel 14 Install the two elevators following the same procedure used for installing the ru...

Page 11: ...he Main Landing Gear 1 Install the 3 16 5mm axles 2 Cut the axle to length 3 File a flat spot at the end of the axle 4 Install the wheels 5 Install the wheel pants 6 Install the main landing gear on t...

Page 12: ...nd plug it into the receiver Switch on the transmitter and temporarily plug the receiver battery into the receiver 4 Install and center the rudder servo arm 5 Cut the 110 2800mm pull pull cable in hal...

Page 13: ...ch rudder control horns 11 Attach a second set of clevises 4 40 couplers 4 40 nuts and silicone clevis retainers to the rudder control horns 12 Attach the clevises to the control horns and pull the ca...

Page 14: ...or servos The two servo leads can be joined with a Y harness and plugged into the receiver or each servo can be plugged into a separate channel in the receiver 15 Install the elevator control horns an...

Page 15: ...tion page 7 if a gas engine will be installed 1 Use epoxy to glue the front and back plates of the motor box together and secure the 6 32 blind nuts with thin CA 2 Glue the sides on using epoxy 3 Glue...

Page 16: ...all 8 Install the RimFire 1 60 motor 9 Install the forward battery hatch in the fuselage 10 Mount the ESC Connect the wires from the ESC to the motor wires Plug the ESC into the receiver Assemble the...

Page 17: ...e the epoxy cures insert the battery tray in the fuselage and check that the holes line up 4 Securely glue the 4 x 7mm blind nut in the plate 5 Make two battery straps from the supplied hook and loop...

Page 18: ...ncluded to the battery tray and the opposite side to the battery 9 Secure the flight batteries on the battery tray 10 Secure the battery tray in the fuselage 11 Install the receiver battery tray 12 Ma...

Page 19: ...bit drill the firewall for your engine The DLE30 and O S GT33 are rotated 17 degrees so that the muffler remains inside the cowl 2 Install the pivot ball on the throttle and choke arm 3 Temporarily mo...

Page 20: ...pper in the fuel tank Mark the top of the tank 2 Solder fuel line barbs onto one end of the brass tubes 3 Insert the brass tubes in the fuel tank stopper and stopper plates Loosely install the fuel ta...

Page 21: ...ree straps from the hook and loop material 11 Wrap the ignition module in foam and secure it to the bottom of the fuselage with a hook and loop strap 12 Install the ignition switch An ignition battery...

Page 22: ...ublers to the bottom of the throttle servo tray 2 Install the throttle servo tray 3 Make two straps from the remaining hook and loop material Install the receiver battery and receiver switch 4 Install...

Page 23: ...shrod from the throttle to install the threaded rod 10 Cut the outer pushrod tube 11 Roughen the outer pushrod tube with sandpaper 12 Install the outer pushrod tube 13 Slide a plywood outer pushrod su...

Page 24: ...letely stopping the engine 15 Glue the outer pushrod support to the outer pushrod and the fuselage 16 The optional choke pushrod is installed following the same procedure except the end of the pushrod...

Page 25: ...pushrod 2 Install the pivot ball socket Install the Cowl For the electric installation skip to step 2 1 Trim the cowl as shown to clear the muffler exhaust pipes and provide enough cooling air exit 2...

Page 26: ...per towel to wipe most of the water away 4 Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee the remaining water from under the decal Apply the rest of the decals using the same method GET TH...

Page 27: ...ight Left 2 3 8 60mm 16 RUDDER AILERONS LOW RATE HIGH RATE Up Down 4 1 4 108mm 37 Up Down 1 7 8 47mm 23 Right Left 4 1 2 114mm 31 3D RATE If your radio does not have the ability to set three throw rat...

Page 28: ...220mm 1 Mark the C G location 2 With the plane ready to fly with an empty fuel tank or motor batteries installed use a Great Planes C G Machine or apply narrow 1 16 2mm strips of tape at the front an...

Page 29: ...tick or electric starter to start the engine If you do flip the propeller with your fingers wear a heavy leather glove such as a welder s glove When hand starting gas engines if the engine should back...

Page 30: ...ns Commission 5 I will not knowingly operate my model within three miles of any pre existing flying site except in accordance with the frequency sharing agreement listed in the complete AMA Safety Cod...

Page 31: ...e Mind your fuel level but use this first flight to become familiar with your model before landing Landing The Factor 30cc is easy to land We recommend landing on high rate throws To initiate a landin...

Page 32: ...6 RUDDER AILERONS C G 3D RATE Up and Down 4 1 4 108mm 37 Up and Down 1 7 8 47mm 23 Right Left 4 1 2 114mm 31 Forward 7 1 2 190mm from leading edge Aft 8 1 8 220mm from leading edge Receiver Battery Ig...

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