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REQUIRED TOOLS

Dremel Tools and sandpaper would be helpful for building.

HHI 7332 (4) piece Allen Driver Set

HHI 7052 Ball end drivers

MAT 1001

Ball link pliers set

HHI 7010

Bubble Balancer

HHI 7005

Shaft Checker

Phillips Screw

Driver

Ball end drivers
HHI7050,7051 +
¼ ADAPTER

Pitch Guage

HHI7001

Metric Ruler

Hobby Knife

Composite Paddle Guages

Needle Nosed Pliers

Scissors

Universal

Fly bar

Lock

HHI7040

Summary of Contents for Octane Dominator 20

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Page 2: ...PPER FRAMES 13 SECTION 2 LOWER FRAMES 29 SECTION 3 LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY 47 SECTION 4 DRIVING SYSTEM 50 SECTION 5 TAIL ASSEMBLY 53 SECTION 6 CONTROL SYSTEMS 62 SECTION 7A ROTOR HEAD SPORT VERSION 67 S...

Page 3: ...cts our staffs are RC guys that fly and have hands on experience with total manufacturing testing of our helicopters In addition we stand behind all our products 100 with satisfaction guaranteed Our k...

Page 4: ...282 4811 Fax 610 282 4816 Websites http www hhiheli com http www quickheli com http www giantscaleplanes com E mail Jon or chris or Irwin quickworldwide com Office Hours Mon Fri 8 30 6 00 Sat 8 30 4 0...

Page 5: ...d represents the future of helicopter technology 7 Heavy Duty Clutch System Based on the same design as our famous heavy duty clutch upgrade that fits most popular machines this clutch will give many...

Page 6: ...ization that provides services to model aircraft pilots As an AMA member you will receive a monthly magazine entitled Model Aviation as well as a liability insurance plan to cover against possible acc...

Page 7: ...en Driver Set HHI 7052 Ball end drivers MAT 1001 Ball link pliers set HHI 7010 Bubble Balancer HHI 7005 Shaft Checker Phillips Screw Driver Ball end drivers HHI7050 7051 ADAPTER Pitch Guage HHI7001 Me...

Page 8: ...UNTING ACCESSORIES Velcro Pads VEL1 Receiver Hold down Straps HHI55 2 pk 4 99 yellow orange Pink Black HHI55 4 4 pk 8 99 2yellow 2orange or 2Pink 2Black Wire Ties HHIWT01X Spiral Wrap HHI2811 3 Combo...

Page 9: ...XHAUST SYSTEM ENGINES we recommend Zenoah G200PUH Tuned Pipes TK4000 MUFFLER Zimmerman TK 4005 2 ENGINE KILL SWITCH FUEL SYSTEM Fuel Filter Part QUI9002 Tube Ends Part QUI9001 Mini Cock Straight Part...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 105 OTHER HARDWARE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Servo Wheels HHI1010B blue HHI1010G GOLD 60 SIZE SKID STOPS HHI 200 AVAILABLE IN COLORS SERVO ARM SET HHI 2004B LANDING GEAR DAMPENERS...

Page 11: ...HING CAPS Adds color and style Distributes force across larger surface area 3mm 4mm 20 pcs in a package 8 pcs in a package BLACK HHIM11100B HHIM11100 BLUE HHIM11103 HHIM11108 GOLD HHIM11101 HHIM11106...

Page 12: ...ingle most important component that contributes to proper function of the helicopter Due to the nature of EMS collective we suggest the use of digital servos to enhance and ensure matched servo timing...

Page 13: ...iners or trays to prevent losing parts Part No with means that part is not included in the kit The colors of drawings and appearances of parts in this manual may look different from the parts you have...

Page 14: ...ols you need at your work area so they are close by when you need them you will thank yourself later Check the assembly table for each section to find the tools and parts you will need before you star...

Page 15: ...2 8 QFG018 Frame spacer 3 2 QFG004B_LD Lower Front Frame Little Dominator 4 2 QFG006LD Little Dominator Lower Frame 5 2 QF604 Frame Angle 6 4 Fuel Tank Frame Assembly 7 1 QFG015C_LD Radio Tray Carbon...

Page 16: ...escription QTY 1 QFG014 M3X100 Square Cross 4 2 QFG013 Fuel Tank Sub frame 4 3 HHI3M08C M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 8 Assemble the frames to the crossmembers with 2 3mm x 8mm SHCS Fuel Tank Frame Assy avi Set...

Page 17: ...ss against the bottom of the crossmembers making them aligned parallel to each other as you tighten them Now the frame piece will stand up while you work on it Next attach the frame angle through the...

Page 18: ...rame Insert 3 x 25 mm screws through holes as shown Put a standoff QFG018 on each one and thread into bottom two holes of bulkhead HHI3M25C QFG018RND QFG654 Again blue Loctite here Shown to the left w...

Page 19: ...3mm x 25mm screws as shown Slide on the standoffs and attach to bulkhead Insert screws for fuel tank sub assemblies and the lower frame will now stand on its own giving you a solid base from which to...

Page 20: ...head cap screw through third hole in right side frame angle then through the last bottom hole in the right side front lower frame then thread into cross member 3 Insert a 3mm x 8 mm SHCS through the...

Page 21: ...r the tank assembly One line is the fuel pick up line and requires a length of tubing for gasoline use running from end of alum The other line is venting line which should be bent to reach the top of...

Page 22: ...5 Lay Fuel Tank into frame Insert fuel tank onto the bottom fuel tank sub assemblies Frames should be facing away from each other to give them a wider holding area The fuel tank sits in place as shown...

Page 23: ...he flathead screws seat nicely Next install the front two crossmembers along the same line as the tank frame sub assemblies QFG014 Place with center most holes facing up Leave loose until radio tray i...

Page 24: ...ach frame piece to attach the canopy standoffs as shown to the holes directly under the cross member holes QF328FL HHI3M08C Again apply a little dab of Loctite to these screws This part may be straigh...

Page 25: ...rill in small increments until you reach the proper depth then set the depth stop on the drill press for the rest of the holes Use 8 3mm x 6mm Phillips flat head screws to install the radio tray to th...

Page 26: ...ws are in for the piece Insert 2 3mm x 8mm SHCS through the back two holes and the frame angle and secure with 3mm flat locknuts Insert a 3mm x 12mm SHCS through the frame and the frame angle into the...

Page 27: ...e Insert 2 3mm x 8mm SHCS through the back two holes and the frame angle and secure with 3mm flat locknuts Insert a 3mm x 12mm SHCS through the frame and the frame angle into the cross member Tighten...

Page 28: ...anding Gear Struts with a 3mm drill bit with a spacing of 92mm Install the Landing Gear Skids into the Struts Apply CA Glue into the Landing Gear End Cap then insert them into the Skids Drill four 2 4...

Page 29: ...n only open up the bag that you need for particular assembly Please check the parts in that bag against the parts list shown for each assembly as well as each subassembly to make sure there are no mis...

Page 30: ...e holes on the frames are designed for push fit feature Sometime you may have to sand them a little bit before pushing the bearings in The bearing flange mates against the inside of the frame QFG016 B...

Page 31: ...HB M2 5x16 Cap Head Bolt 8 4 HB M2 5 Locknut 8 5 HB Fixing Plate 4 Remem ber to apply Loctite for the Screws see Loctite Warning section Part No with means that part is not included in the kit Note Be...

Page 32: ...Upper Frame Subassembly 1 2 Servo 2 3 HB M2 5x16 Cap Head Bolt 8 4 HB M2 5 Locknut 8 5 HB Fixing Plate 4 Part No with means that part is not included in the kit Note Be sure to use the rubber grommets...

Page 33: ...l Stud 1 Remember to apply Loctite for the Screws see Loctite Warning section Note Elevator Control Shaft is designed to fit tightly in M5x11x4 Flange Bearings on the Upper Frames So before you do the...

Page 34: ...ing assembly check to see if the shaft can go in the bearings or not If not use sand paper to sand it down a little it will come right in Note Counter Gear Bearing Blocks may look differently Ensure t...

Page 35: ...Arm Subassembly 1 3 1 Outer Elevator Control Arm 1 4 HB M3x5 Set Screw 1 5 HB M3x4 Pivot Ball Stud 5 6 1 Right Aileron Control Lever 1 7 HB M3x12 Cap Head Bolt 1 Note The Elevator Control Shaft is de...

Page 36: ...escription QTY 1 Step 1 6 Right Upper Frame Subassembly 1 2 1 Swashplate Anti Rotation Guide Base 1 3 Frame Swashplate Anti Rotation Guide 1 4 HB M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 2 5 HB M3x6 Cap Head Bolt 2 Note Th...

Page 37: ...ust Bearing 1 9 HB M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 14 10 11 HB M4x10 Cap Head Bolt 2 12 HB M3x7 Flat Washer 6 Note Put six M3x7 Flat Washers between the frame and screws when installing Clutch Bearing Block and Ta...

Page 38: ...Page 38 of 105 HHI2730 20PAK USED IN SETS OF 2 WITH TEETH LOCKED TOGETHER...

Page 39: ...ap Head Bolt 2 13 HB M3 x7 Flat Washer 6 Note For the Sport Version you need 14 M3x8 Cap Head Bolts and 6 M3 Locknuts Attach the right side and left side together using M3x8 Cap Head Bolts M4x10 Cap H...

Page 40: ...Page 40 of 105 QF567 HHI3M4PS HHI3M12C QC524L...

Page 41: ...10 Min Epoxy Prepare the clutch bell by scuffing the interior with an x acto blade or sand paper Put the Clutch Lining in the Clutch Bell and mark it for cutting the length is around 143mm Cut the Clu...

Page 42: ...starter It is very important to use a Dialing Indicator to check the run out of the Clutch Bell The run out should be no more than 0 004 inch 0 10 mm QD315 QD659 Red Loctite between bearing and outsi...

Page 43: ...Page 43 of 105 SECTION 2 LOWER FRAMES Bag 2...

Page 44: ...rame Fan Shroud Mount 1 6 HB M3x6 Flat Head Bolt 2 7 2 Throttle Extension 1 8 HB M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 1 9 HB Shim Ball 1 10 HB M2x8 Phillips Screw 1 11 2 Short Half Servo Arm 1 12 HB M3x5 Set Screw 2 Un...

Page 45: ...Page 45 of 105 Magnet Installation for Electronic Ignition The magnet can protrude slightly from the bottom of the hub but not more than 1mm or 1 16...

Page 46: ...ne 1 2 2 Fan Hub 1 3 2 Cooling Fan 1 4 HB M3x6 Flat Head Bolt 4 5 2 Clutch 1 6 2 Lower Engine Collet 1 7 2 Upper Engine Collet 1 8 HB M6x25 Hex Head Bolt or Socket Cap 1 9 HB M4x8 Cap Head Bolt 2 10 H...

Page 47: ...shown below with two 4 x 6mm SHCS Note it is very important to use a Dialing Indicator to check the run out of the Engine Assembly Most of the vibration problems come from this The run out should be...

Page 48: ...nd the 4mm flat locknuts to attach the sensor to the mount Before tightening slide the sensor up so it is high in the slots Next attach the sensor and mount to the engine with the provided spacers as...

Page 49: ...ow with the hub fan assembly Insert the upper engine collet into the hole in the top of the hub Slide the Nord lock set Nord lock washers come in matched sets of 2 onto the 6 x 25mm Hex head bolt and...

Page 50: ...50 of 105 Attach Clutch The clutch is attached hollow side up with two 3 x 8mm SHCS QD635 HHI4M08 If the clutch is a tight fit in the hub be sure to pull it down evenly by alternating turns on the sc...

Page 51: ...In Box Fan Shroud 1 3 HB M3x5x1 Spacer 2 4 HB M2 5x10 Cap Head Bolt 3 5 HB M3x7 Flat Washer 1 6 HB M4 Well nut 10 7 HB M4 Well nut Brass Insert 10 8 2 Rubber U Channel 1 9 CA Glue 1 Run the Rubber U C...

Page 52: ...is recommended to use M4 Finishing Caps and or M4 Nord Lock Washers instead of M4x10 Flat Washers See Other Hardware Optional Accessories to make order If M4 Nord Lock Washers are used M4x20 Cap Head...

Page 53: ...ty 1 2 Outer Molded Spacer 4 2 2 Inner Molded Cross Member 1 3 HB M3x45 Cap Head Bolt 6 4 HB M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 4 5 Frame Frame Angle 2 6 HB M3x10 Cap Head Bolt 8 7 HB M3 Locknut 4 8 2 M3x100 Cross Me...

Page 54: ...used do not install the crossmember which is underneath the engine Put two M3x12 Cap Head Bolts and two M3 Locknuts in the place of that crossmember Put the pull starter back now You may have to sque...

Page 55: ...Page 55 of 105 SECTION 3 LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY Bag 3 These dampers will help greatly when landing...

Page 56: ...s recommended to use Landing Gear Dampener to reduce vibration See Other Hardware Optional Accessories to make order Landing Gear Dampener is installed between the Landing Gear and the Landing Support...

Page 57: ...Page 57 of 105 SECTION 4 DRIVING SYSTEM Bag 4...

Page 58: ...ain Gear 2 5 4 Auto Hub Ring 1 2 4 Auto rotation 1 HB M3x10 Cap Head Bolt 4 3 4 Lower Main 1 7 HB M3x6 Cap Head Bolt 4 4 4 Main Gear 1 Main Gear Spacer may be one piece or stacking up of two pieces of...

Page 59: ...M3x5 Set Screws Install the other Main Shaft Collar on the Main Shaft then secure with four M3x5 Set Screws Be sure the ridge goes down and touches the Upper Bearing Block Check static balancing of t...

Page 60: ...Page 60 of 105 SECTION 5 TAIL ASSEMBLY Bag 5...

Page 61: ...Page 61 of 105 5 1 TAIL PULLEY GEAR ASSEMBLY No Bag Description Qty 1 5 Tail Output Shaft 1 2 5 Tail Pulley Gear 1 3 HB M3x5 Set Screw 1 4 5 M5x7x2 Spacer 2 QT356 QT557 QT312 QT312 HHI3M05SS...

Page 62: ...ivot Ball Stud 6 In Timing Belt in Box 1 18 HB M3x7 Flat Washer 7 HB M3x6 Cap Head Bolt 6 19 HB M3x25 Cap Head 8 5 Tail Case Cross 1 20 5 Tail Idler 9 HB M3x4 Pivot Ball Stud 1 21 5 3x6x5 5 Spacer 10...

Page 63: ...Install the Bearings into the Tail Case Side Plates The flanges should be inside Sometimes the holes are too tight you have to sand them a little bit QT363 Hand sand if necessary You may use a rounde...

Page 64: ...ween the Tail Pitch Control Lever and Tail Pitch Lever Mount but you may need two of them in some cases if you do not have enough clearance for the lever QT352 QT312 HHI3M25C QT655 QF107 QT350 QT151A...

Page 65: ...er 4 8 HB M3x5 Set Screw 2 4 HB Shim Ball 2 9 5 Spherical Link Spacer 2 5 HB M2x8 Phillips Screw 2 10 HB M2x12 Cap Head 2 Sport version only Pro version only The Tail Rotor shown may look lightly diff...

Page 66: ...Page 66 of 105 Slide the Tail Blade Assembly into the Tail Output Shaft then secure it with two M3x5 Set Screws Connect the Ball Links to the Shim Balls Loctite...

Page 67: ...Part B 1 7 HB M3x8 Cap Head Bolt 8 8 Electric Tape 1 Carbon Fin Set is also available for upgrade Wrap electric tape around the boom couple times where you are going to install the fin mounts Note Fi...

Page 68: ...r installing the timing belt Turn the Tail assembly so that the Tail Output Shaft points upward put the belt onto the Tail Pulley Gear of the Transmission and then twist the Tail Assembly 90P oP to th...

Page 69: ...Page 69 of 105 SECTION 6 CONTROL SYSTEMS Bag 6 QC351 QC358 QC105 QC352...

Page 70: ...le on it Both work the same If you got the one with holes just fill them with M2x4 Phillips Screws If you got the one with no hole do not worry about Phillips Screws the Swashplate still works well No...

Page 71: ...Page 71 of 105 Loctite all screws and pivot ball studs...

Page 72: ...Stud 2 3 6 Washout 2 7 HB M3x12 Cap Head Bolt 2 4 6 Washout 2 8 HB M3X5X1 Spacer 2 Note There are some versions of the Washout Base Item No 1 All of them work the same but they should be installed app...

Page 73: ...73 of 105 6 3 CONTROL SYSTEM INSTALLATION Connect the Washout Links to the 3x7 Pivot Studs on the Swashplate No Bag Description Qty 1 Sep Swashplate 1 2 Step Washout 1 3 Step Assembly 1 4 6 Swash Ant...

Page 74: ...your case use one O ring each side The beveled edge of the Thrust Bearing Spacer No 11 should be face away from the Center Hub The flanges of the bearings of the Hiller Arms should face outside Usuall...

Page 75: ...though the drawing does not show the other side of the head you should repeat the same assembly for that side Fly bar should be balanced on the Seesaw Connect the Short Ball Ends to the cooperated bal...

Page 76: ...HB M3x22 Cap 1 4 HB M3 Locknut 1 Install the Head Assembly into the Main Shaft and then secure it by one M3x22 Cap Head Bolt and one M3 Locknut QUISC24C QH550 QH558 BRG08165 BRG08165 QH556 BRG08165T H...

Page 77: ...Page 77 of 105 SECTION 8 LINKAGE RODS AND SETTINGS Bag 8...

Page 78: ...m 1 7 M3 Servo 1 8 8 2 3mm 2 9 CA Glue 1 10 Electric 1 The diameter of the Pushrod Guide Clamp on is a little bit bigger than the diameter of the boom Wrap the Boom with some wraps of electrical tape...

Page 79: ...7 mm 2 3 2 3x45mm 71 mm 3 4 2 3x70mm 88 mm 2 5 2 3x100mm 125 3 6 2 3x115mm 146 2 7 Single 1 8 Double 3 9 HB Shim Ball 7 10 HB M2x8 7 11 M3 Servo 4 Note The lengths of Linkages are used for reference o...

Page 80: ...Page 80 of 105 QP150A...

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Page 82: ...Short Ball End 25 mm 2 2 2 3x20mm Rod Long Ball End 46 mm 2 3 2 3x25mm Rod Long Ball End 54 mm 2 4 2 5x25mm Carbon Rod Medium Ball Cut to 68 mm 3 5 2 5x43mm Carbon Rod Long Ball End Full length 97 mm...

Page 83: ...ay in the Rod End Use a piece of cloth to wipe off any excess glue See instruction on the glue bottle for recommended drying time If you need to remove the Rod End heat it gradually then take it out N...

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Page 86: ...86 of 105 8 3 MUFFLER INSTALLATION No Bag Description Qty 1 Muffler 1 2 M5x14 2 3 Muffler Gasket 1 Note It is very important that Loctite Red Loctite 626 recommended is applied on the M5x14 Cap Head B...

Page 87: ...4 MAIN BLADE INSTALLATION No Bag Description Qty 1 Step Helicopter 1 2 Main 2 3 Main 4 4 HB M4x30 2 5 HB M4 2 Note Muffler Gasket for cylinder head You may use a little Permatex etc to hold the gasket...

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Page 89: ...ine The other end goes to the Engine Kill Switch Construct another 15cm long wire with one Ring Connector at one end This Ring Connector is attached to the Engine Body using M4x10 Cap Head Bolt The M4...

Page 90: ...d we will explain to you what you are trying to achieve This is the same for all Quick helicopters Another thing worth mentioning is that all controls on our helicopters are leading edge controlled We...

Page 91: ...for this extra travel see picture 2 for recommended height Also make sure that all 3 linkage rods between the servo arms and the Swashplate are the same so the Swashplate is level It should not tilt i...

Page 92: ...Page 92 of 105 Picture 5 Tail Center Picture 6 Tail Positive Thrust Picture 7 Tail Negative Thrust Picture 8 Tail...

Page 93: ...lue the two end pieces on to the pushrod with CA glue don t forget to insert the pushrod guides first When this is done you should have 3P oP of positive tail blade pitch The tail should spin counter...

Page 94: ...ble for general setup These are guidelines and will get you going but might not be 100 accurate in regards to all helicopters Especially the throttle curve table should be considered as initial guidel...

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Page 97: ...hrods are binding Check the two control paddles for level parallel and proper direction Make sure the batteries are fully charged and the fuel tank is full Make sure the radio and receiver are on and...

Page 98: ...rols operate properly before flight The main and tail rotors blades operate at very high speed rpm therefore make sure nothing can come into contact with them while they are spinning Perform a range c...

Page 99: ...ect to the main rotor blade pitch arm Repeat steps a to c until the blades are in track Trimming Most of new built helicopters are unstable But if you trim your helicopter properly you will stop it fr...

Page 100: ...e sure everything is clear in the flying zone Stand at least 30 feet 10 meters behind the helicopter b Check the main rotor fore aft and left right cyclic to make sure the main rotor is following to y...

Page 101: ...hover the helicopter confidently at a few feet high Beginners should always practice hovering close to ground since in an emergency situation you can drop the throttle and collective quickly without m...

Page 102: ...FLY FORWARD Once you have mastered hovering fight a Let s begin the exercise of changing positions by practice moving the helicopter to the left or right slowly from 60 inches 1 5 m above the ground...

Page 103: ...d controls in the previous step start using some tail rotor control to make the helicopter point slightly to the left or right as you fly it to the left or right Keep practicing the figure eight path...

Page 104: ...and check the helicopter immediately If any item is damaged replace the damaged parts to ensure safe operation Do not try to glue any broken or damaged plastic or carbon parts specially broken rotor b...

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