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Specifications:

Wing span ------------------------------98.4in (250cm).
Wing area ----------------1576.4sq.in (101.7sq dm).
Weight ----------------------13.2-15.4lbs (6.0-7.0kg).
Length ------------------------------67.3in (171.0cm).
Engine  ------------------ -----------33-40cc.
Radio -------------------6 channels with 7  servos.

“Graphics and specifications may change without notice”.

MS:176

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

Summary of Contents for ERCOUPE

Page 1: ...span 98 4in 250cm Wingarea 1576 4sq in 101 7sqdm Weight 13 2 15 4lbs 6 0 7 0kg Length 67 3in 171 0cm Engine 33 40cc Radio 6channelswith7 servos Graphics and specifications may change without notice MS 176 ASSEMBLY MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your ERCOUPE Use the parts listing below to identify all parts WARNING Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RESPONSIBILITY I...

Page 3: ...square or builder s triangle Wire cutters Masking tape T pins Thread lock Paper towels KIT CONTENTS TS 1 Fuselage 2 Wing Set 3 Tail Set 4 Cowling 5 Main Landing Gear 6 Wing Tube 7 Hardware Set 8 Fiberglass Wheel Pants 9 Canopy 10 Pilot 11 Fuel Tank Aileron control horn INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN 1 Locate the hardware necessary to install the control horns for the ailerons Fiberglass control...

Page 4: ...f servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below Rudder control horn Epoxy Elevator control horn Position the Control horn on the Aileron and use 30 minute Epoxy INSTALL RUDDER CONTRO...

Page 5: ...he rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1 2 protruding from the rear of the stopper This will be the fuel pick up tube INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY 2 Using a modeling knife cut one length of silicon fuel line Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pick up and the other end to the nylon pick up tube Nose Retractable servo arm Vent tube Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube Switc...

Page 6: ...ening using a modeling knife If flashing is present make sure none falls into the tank You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage it may be difficult to determine which is which FUEL TANK INSTALLATION 7 Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage Guide the lines from the tank t...

Page 7: ...7 www seagullmodels com MOUNTING THE ENGINE 5 x 80 mm 5x80mm Screw 150mm 5 2mm ...

Page 8: ... NOSE LANDING GEAR INSTALLTION 1 Locate the items necessary to attach the nose landing gear that are included with your model 2 Install nose landing gear and wheel pant Thread locker glue Screw M3x25mm Drill hole Screw Screw 5 2mm ...

Page 9: ...9 www seagullmodels com 3 Install nose landing gear at the top Fuselage Axle wheel collar wheel Screw 3 Install nose landing gear at the top Fuselage ...

Page 10: ...ut of suf ficient length 1 5mm wire and install it into the end of the needle valve Secure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve Trim and cut COWLING 1 Slide the fiberglass cowl over the engine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut as shown 1 2 Crimp Cableend M3 ...

Page 11: ...he engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve Secure the cowl to fuse lage using the M3x10mm screws 2 While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly...

Page 12: ...ecause the size of servos differ you may need to adjust the size of the precut open ing in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through String Small weight 2 Place the servo between the mounting blocks and space it from the hatch Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on the blocks 3 Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mouting holes in the block...

Page 13: ...s 8 A string has been provided in the wing to pull the aileron lead through to the wing root Remove the string from the wing at the servo location and use the tape to attach it to the servo extension lead Pull the lead through the wing and remove the string 2x10 Wing M3 lock nut 90mm Aileron AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION ...

Page 14: ...AR INSTALLTION 1 Locate the items necessary to attach the landing gear that are included with your model 1 Locate the items necessary to attach the landing gear that are included with your model 2 mm M3 X 25 mm Thread locker glue Epoxy Epoxy ...

Page 15: ...15 www seagullmodels com 5 2mm 5 2mm Thread locker glue 3x10 mm 2mm ...

Page 16: ...ERCOUPE Instruction Manual 16 TAIL SET INSTALLTION ATTACHMENT TAIL SET FUSELAGE Epoxy Epoxy ...

Page 17: ...h with the ends of the con trol rods Elevator pushrod 2 pcs Elevator control horn ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION 1 Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns 2 Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator Control horn M2 lock nut Metal clevis Elevator pushrod ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION M2 lock nut M2 clevis 50mm Rudder p...

Page 18: ...n the model is clean and free from oily fingerprints and dust Position decal on the model where desired using the photos on the box and aid in their location Epoxy C A glue M2x6mm 3 Position the pilot figure on the canopy floor as show Locate the oval shaped on the canopy floor and remove the covering Use epoxy to glue this into the base of the pilot figure and glue the cockpit panel in place with...

Page 19: ...NTENNA AND THE BATTERY RECEIVER 1 Plug the five servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also 3 Route the antenna in the antenna tube inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot tom of fuselage using a plastic tape 2 Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration M4x20mm ...

Page 20: ...s and arrow like tracking but it may then require more speed for take off and make it more difficult to slow down for landing Moving the balance aft makes the model more agile with a lighter and snappier feel In any case please start at the location we recommend BALANCING 1 It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash THE ...

Page 21: ...m CONTROL THROWS Ailerons High Rate Up 18 mm Down 18 mm Low Rate Up 10 mm Down 10 mm Elevator High Rate Up 18 mm Down 18 mm Low Rate Up 10 mm Down 10 mm Rudder High Rate Right 25 mm Left 25 mm Low Rate Right 20 mm Left 20 mm ...

Page 22: ...es not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction E From behind the airplane look at the aileron on the right wing half Move the aileron stick to the right The right aileron should move up and the other aileron should move down If it does not flip the servo re versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction C Check the rudder Looking from behind the air...

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