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First time motor power-up
The following steps are provided for a safe first time power-up of the motor. Do not
press the prop onto the motor shaft yet. Test the motor hook-up before the prop is in-
stalled. Make sure that the battery is charged. The batteries are not shipped with a
charge.
SANYO RECOMMENDS CHARGING THE N-500A CELL AT A RATE UP TO 500 MA
FOR THE LONGEST BATTERY LIFE. 500 MA WILL CHARGE THE 7 OR 8 CELL
BATTERY IN ONE HOUR. AT THE RISK OF A SHORTER BATTERY LIFE, SOME
MODELERS REGULARLY CHARGE THEM FOR 30 MINUTES AT 1 AMP. IF THIS
CHARGE RATE IS UNSATISFACTORY, YOU NEED N-500AR CELLS. N-500AR CELLS
WILL CHARGE IN 15 MINUTES AT A RATE OF 2 AMPS .
1.
Make sure that the motor is seated against the forward stop and securely attached to the motor mount.
2.
Make sure that the reverse switch for the motor stick on the transmitter is in the normal position. Not
reversed!
3.
Push the motor control stick on the transmitter to the full down position.
4.
Push the motor control stick trim lever (next to the motor stick) to the full down position.
5.
Turn the transmitter power on. Check the output meter for battery condition.
6.
Secure the charged battery in place with the Velcro tabs.
7.
Plug the ESC JR connector into the motor slot of the receiver, typically slot 3.
8.
Position yourself with the nose of the airplane pointed at you. Plug the battery into the speed control.
9.
Check that the red LED on the ESC circuit board is on.
10.
Move the trim lever for the motor control stick slowly upward to the center position. The motor should
not move.
11.
Move the motor control stick slowly upward. The motor should run faster the further up the stick is
moved. The motor should turn counter clockwise when observed from the front.
12.
Unplug the battery from the speed control. Press the prop onto the motor shaft. Make sure you seat
the adapter on the shaft fully. This may take quite a bit of force. To make sure you know how far to
push, put a pin in the adapter hole, and mark the pin with the depth. Compare that marked pin to the
motor shaft. This will give you an idea of how far to push. Rotate the prop to make sure it is clear of
any obstructions.
