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Manual Straton

EN

WARNING

        

WARNING:

  Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of 

the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to 

the product, personal property and cause serious injury. 

This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and 

requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible 

manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not in-

tended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible compo-

nents or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Gustav Staufenbiel 

GmbH. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential 

to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or 

use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not 

endanger yourself and others or result damage to the product or the property of others. This 

model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your 

control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep 

a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help avoid collisions or 

injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

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A lways keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. 

This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside 

your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control. 

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Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

•  Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic or people.

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Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.

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Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.

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Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.

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Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.

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Always use fully charged batteries.

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Always remove batteries after use.

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Always let parts cool after use before touching.

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Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment 

(chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.

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Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.

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Moisture causes damage electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specially 

designed and protected for this purpose.

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Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury 

or even death.

Summary of Contents for STRATON

Page 1: ...Art Nr 0314074 0314074P MANUAL...

Page 2: ...28 Manual Straton EN Specifications Span 5000 mm Length 2250 mm Wing area 165 dm Flying weight 8700 g Airfoil HQ W 2 5 12 2 5 11 3 10 5 R C Functions Aileron Elevator Rudder Motor Flaps...

Page 3: ...e your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help avoid collisions or...

Page 4: ...30 Manual Straton EN Box content...

Page 5: ...linka ge Center the servo with a servo tester Add threadlock to the servo screw and install the servohorn perpen dicular Remove any arm that may interfere with the operation of the servo Install the s...

Page 6: ...servo mount Route the servo cable in the wing and glue the the servo mount with the installed servo in the wing We recommend Uhu Endfest 300 Plese note that this glue takes several hours to cure Fix...

Page 7: ...lue the ruder horn with epoxy The distance of the linkage hole in the rudder horn to the surface should be 12mm Please take care that you not glue deeper as the rudder throw will be limited Install th...

Page 8: ...nnect the clevis to the rudder horn Adjust the clevis so the aileron is centered when the servo is centered using the radio system Tighten the nut against the clevis and use some threadlock Use hobby...

Page 9: ...aton EN Locate all parts for this step Install the servo arm perpendicular Cut the servo cable to 5cm lenght Remove any arm that may interfere with the operation of the servo Enlarge the second hole t...

Page 10: ...Use a round file to prepare a channel for the linkage Enlarge the hole at the exit in the direction to the hinge that the lin kage will not be blocked when the flaps are full driven Drill a hole in a...

Page 11: ...of the wing and the servo mount thoroughly Pull the cable of the aileron servo and a female servo connector through this part of the wing Use Epoxy to glue the servo mount in the wing Install the link...

Page 12: ...tion Speed position Adjust the servo to the maximum throw with the servo horn facing to the leading edge of the wing Mark the linkage for the Z Bender Use a Z Bender pliers on the marking Connect the...

Page 13: ...39 Manual Straton EN The cover is attached to the wing using clear tape Use hobby scissors to trim the cover and glue it Solder a Multiplex con nector to the servo cable...

Page 14: ...EN Prepare two cable har nesses with a lenght of 50 60cm Route the cable harness through the fuselage and glue it flush with the wing cheeks of the fuselage Please sand the connector before you start...

Page 15: ...lue it flush to the fuselage Install the elevator to the fuselage Use the alumi nium washers and make sure that the elevator is perpendicular to the rudder For assistance to glue the fuselage you will...

Page 16: ...thoroughly that will have contact with glue Apply enough Uhu Endfest to the adhesive surfaces and join the fuselage parts Position the fuselage a shown on the device The fuselage must have contact on...

Page 17: ...43 Manual Straton EN Adjust the elevator paral lel to the wing joiner and let the expoxy cure Install four Cyano hinges in the rudder Rudder...

Page 18: ...h sides thin CA to the hinges Let the CA cure for 30 minutes and dont use activator Dont use medi um or thick CA as this will not soak in the hinges Locate all parts for the rudder linkage Insert the...

Page 19: ...e end through the eye bolt and fasten it with the ferrule Route the eye bolt from the back of the fuselage and turn it on a clevis Connect the clevis in the outermost hole of the servo Mark at the rud...

Page 20: ...46 Manual Straton EN Drill a 3mm hole Glue the rudder horn as shown on the picture Pull a piece of 3mm Heat shrink tube on the cable...

Page 21: ...7 Manual Straton EN Route the cable through the rudder horn and fix it with a ferrule Pull the heatshrink tube on the ferrule and shrink it Locate all parts for instal ling the elevator servo Elevator...

Page 22: ...servo horn with one hole Glue the servo horn in the center to the flat area in the rudder Route the servo extensi on cable in the fuselage Sand the servo mount and the area in the fu selage thoroughl...

Page 23: ...49 Manual Straton EN Bend the rod Glue the carbon tube on the rod to reinforce the linkage Install the linkage and fasten the servo in the servo mount...

Page 24: ...fore you start gluing Apply Epoxy on the markings and as sembly the wing on the fuselage while the epoxy cures Please take care and allign the connectors thoroughly Servo connector and Multilock Cover...

Page 25: ...Install the motor and use threadlock Apply some epoxy to the socket of the multilock a install the pin in the socket Assembly the wing on the fuselage and let the epoxy cure Use the same process on t...

Page 26: ...110 120 mm back from the leading edge of the wing against the fuselage Control throws Flight Mode Function Normal Brake Thermal Speed Aileron U 30 mm D 18 mm U 25 mm Elevator U 20 mm D 12 mm D 8 mm Ru...

Page 27: ...s receycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for receycling please contact your local city office your...

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