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ASSEMBLY MANUAL

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 MAXI LIFT

“ Graphics and specifications may change without notice “ .

Specifications:

Wingspan---------------87.6 in (222.2 cm).
Wing area----------------1072.6sq.in (69.2 sq.dm).
Weight-------------------11.5 - 12.1 lbs (5.2 - 5.5 kg).
Length-------------------61.2 in (155.5cm).
Recommended engine size 33cc...............................
Radio--------------------7 channels with 10 servos.
Flying skill level intermediate/ advanced

                         

ALMOST

READY TO FLY

33cc

Summary of Contents for MAXI LIFT 33cc

Page 1: ...pecifications may change without notice Specifications Wingspan 87 6 in 222 2 cm Wing area 1072 6sq in 69 2 sq dm Weight 11 5 12 1 lbs 5 2 5 5 kg Length 61 2 in 155 5cm Recommended engine size 33cc Radio 7 channels with 10 servos Flying skill level intermediate advanced ALMOST READY TO FLY 33cc ...

Page 2: ...ed to help you build a great flying earoplane Please read this manual throughly before starting assembly of your MAXI LIFT User the parts listing below to indentify all parts Please be awere that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembley or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK REPONSIBILITY If you are inexperiance...

Page 3: ...rylate glue 30 minute epoxy 5 minute epoxy Hand or electric drill Assorted drill bits Modelling knife Straight edge ruler 2mm ball driver Phillips head screwdriver 220 grit sandpaper 90 square or builder s triangle Wire cutters Masking tape T pins Thread lock Paper towels HINGING THE FLAP SEA20901 Fuselage SEA20902 Wing Set SEA20903 Tail Set SEA20904 Fiberglass Cowling SEA20905 Canopy SEA20906 Lan...

Page 4: ...anel and aileron Re move the T pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel A gap of 1 64 or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron 4 Deflect the aileron and completely satu rate each hinge with thin C A glue The ailer ons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure Ideally when the hinges are glued in place a 1 64 gap or less will be maintained th...

Page 5: ...ed firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out Do this by carefully ap plying medium pressure trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel Use caution not to crush the wing structure Work the aileron up and down sev eral times to work in the hinges and check for proper movement Note Aileron control horn Epoxy INSTALL FLAP CONTRO...

Page 6: ... rudder control horn as same as steps done for ailerons Epoxy Aileron control horn Epoxy Epoxy Rudder control horn Epoxy INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 1 The blind nuts for securing the landing gear are already mounted inside the fuselage 2 Using the hardware provided mount the main landing gear to the fuselage Aileron control horn Epoxy ...

Page 7: ...need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through 1 Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the throttle servo Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount 2 Secure the servos with the screws provid ed with your radio system ...

Page 8: ...ruction Manual 8 INSTALLING THE SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side in the fuselage 3 32 Hole Trim and cut Switch for engine Trim and cut Rudder servo Servo tow Servo capping Elevator servo arm ...

Page 9: ...e mount rails 4 On the fire wall has the location for the throttle pusshrod tube pre drill 5 Slide the pushrod tube in the firewall and guide it through the fuel tank mount Use medium C A to glue the tube to the firewall and the fuel tank mount 6 Connect the Z bend in the 600mm throt tle pushrod to the outer hole of the carbure tor arm 7 Slide the throttle pushrod wire into the tube Position the e...

Page 10: ... Using a modeling knife carefully cut off the 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 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 THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLA TION Install adjustable servo connec...

Page 11: ...ank It should not touch the top of the tank 6 When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm ma chine screw until the rubber stopper expands and seals the tank opening Do not over tighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split FUEL TANK INSTALLATION You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pickup when you attach fuel tubing to the tub...

Page 12: ... the carburetor Vent tube Fuel pick up tube Fuel fill tube 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 Because of the size of the cowl it may be nec essary to use a needle valve extension for the high speed needle valve Make this out of suf ficient length 1 5mm wire and install it into ...

Page 13: ...ance Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor muffler and fuel filler valve Secure the cowl to fuse lage using the M3x10mm screws Machine screw M3x10mm INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner backplate propeller and spinner cone The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone If it does use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propel...

Page 14: ...h Use a pencil to mark the mounting hole locations on the blocks 3 Use drill bit in a pin vise to drill the mout ing holes in the blocks 6 Secure the servo to the aileron hatch using Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo 7 Apply 1 2 drops of thin C A to each of the mounting tabs Allow the C A to cure with out using accelerator 8 A string has been provided in the wing to pull ...

Page 15: ... the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws M3 lock nut M3 clevis 100mm AILERON PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FLAP SERVO Repeat the procedure for the aileron servo Wing ...

Page 16: ...ent the coupling and nut from working loose The aluminium part must be shortened enough so that the clevis can move freely adjust the rods accordingly INSTALLING THE HATCH OF BELLY FUSELAGE INSTALLING TOW RELEASE FOR SAIL PLANE It is best to operate the aero tow release mechanism using a momentary switch mounted on the joystick The servo travel must be set accordingly ...

Page 17: ...WWW SEAGULLMODELS COM 17 INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER ...

Page 18: ...elf Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it 6 Using a modeling knife carefully remove the covering that overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage Re move the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides 7 When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the ...

Page 19: ... the top of th horizontal stabilizer 3 While holding the vertical stabilizer firm ly in place use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage Pen 4 Remove the stabilizer Using a modeling knife remove the covering from below the lines you drew Knife Remove the covering When cutting through the covering to re move it cut with only enough press...

Page 20: ... masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding Epoxy ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTAL LATION 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 3 Thread one clevis and M2 lock nut on to each elevator control rod Th...

Page 21: ... SEAGULLMODELS COM 21 Crimp Cable end Metal connector M3 clevis THE TAIL WHEEL STRUT SUPPORT Locate items necessary to install tail wheel 3 x 20mm 3x25 mm Aluminum tail landing gear 100mm Bend at the mark ...

Page 22: ...MAXI LIFT Instruction Manual 22 INSTALLING TAIL STRUT SUPPORT The tail strut system assembly follow pic tures below 100mm Bend at the mark ...

Page 23: ... 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 C A glue please see pictures as shown Epoxy INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY 1 Locate items necessary to install pilot and canopy Epoxy 4 Position the canopy onto the fuselage Trace around the canopy and onto the fuse lage using a felt t...

Page 24: ...tube in side the fuselage and secure it to the bottom of fuselage using a plastic tape Battery Receiver ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage Insert two wing panels as pictures below Wing tube Wing bolt 2 If all the decals are not precut please use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from the sheet Please be c ertain the model is clean and free from oily fi...

Page 25: ...WWW SEAGULLMODELS COM 25 INSTALLATION WING FUSELAGE STRUTS Wing Wing Wing M3x25mm Fuselage M3x25mm ...

Page 26: ... flying characteristics Moving the bal ance forward may improve the smooth ness 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 With the wing attached to the fuse lage all parts of the mo...

Page 27: ...ron stick to the right The right ailer on should move up and the other aileron should move down If it does not flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction 1 Completely charge your transmitter and receiverbatteriesbeforeyourfirstdayofflying 2 Check every bolt and every glue joint in the MAXI LIFT to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded 3 Double check the b...

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