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GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY 

Modifications reserved. No liability for printing errors               11/2010 

 

                                                                                                                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

    Order No. 

9561 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            9561.M 

 
 

Instructions 

 

 

 

 
 

JODEL ROBIN DR 400/180 

 
 

For glowplug or petrol engines up to 40 cc  

and 

electric power systems 

 

This model requires a five-function radio control system

 

 
 
 

 

Содержание jodel robin dr 400/18

Страница 1: ...Modifications reserved No liability for printing errors 11 2010 1 Order No 9561 9561 M Instructions JODEL ROBIN DR 400 180 For glowplug or petrol engines up to 40 cc and electric power systems This m...

Страница 2: ...out making any compromises in the area of safety Note regarding the film covering Minor creases or bubbles may develop in the film covering due to major fluctuations in weather conditions temperature...

Страница 3: ...ch are to be painted otherwise the paint will not adhere permanently Before gluing any GRP parts and GRP fuselages in particular the joint surfaces must be sanded thoroughly with fine grit abrasive pa...

Страница 4: ...ver i e these leads are plugged into the receiver permanently The following servo leads are required one extension lead Order No 3935 75 for each aileron servo one extension lead Order No 3935 32 for...

Страница 5: ...indly return it to your model shop without delay Mark a centreline on all the aileron hinges using a pencil as shown in the photo The hinges can now be inserted in the ailerons as far as the pencil li...

Страница 6: ...oldering iron Place the threaded socket in the hole and remove a disc of film the same size as the base flange Assemble the threaded socket the cheesehead screw the horn lug and the nut as shown in th...

Страница 7: ...the rubber grommets into the servo mounting lugs followed by the brass tubular spacers with the flange on the underside The spacers are easier to fit if you slip them on a suitable screwdriver first...

Страница 8: ...will find marked points indicating the position of the flap hinges Note that the pivot axis of all the hinges must be exactly the same distance from the wing trailing edge Temporarily fix the hinges...

Страница 9: ...each control surface to neutral then adjust the length of the pushrods and apply a drop of UHU thread lock fluid to prevent them shifting The next step is to locate the undercarriage channel in the wi...

Страница 10: ...must face outwards Loosen the grubscrew in the end face of each spring strut slip the wheel axle through the cross hole and tighten the grubscrew firmly to clamp the axle The wheels can now be attach...

Страница 11: ...wing using UHU Kraftkleber adhesive Fix the glazing to the wing using clear adhesive tape Use your fingertips to locate the holes for the wing retainer screws in the wing root area and remove the cove...

Страница 12: ...r can be glued in place as shown in the photos Offer up the fin to the fuselage using the 12 x 200 mm aluminium locating tube to check alignment The fin can now be glued to the fuselage Align the edge...

Страница 13: ...The rudder servo should be installed in the servo plate at the front of the fuselage Connect the pull cables to the double ended servo output lever using threaded couplers nuts and clevises as shown...

Страница 14: ...en the steering servo is at centre Later the nosewheel steering servo and the rudder servo can be connected to the same receiver socket using a Y lead alternatively they can be linked using a mixer At...

Страница 15: ...plane panels are joined using the 12 x 330 mm aluminium tube supplied and are fixed to the fuselage using four M3 x 16 socket head cap screws on each side Each elevator pushrod is assembled from a len...

Страница 16: ...the stick top Set the servo travel carefully to avoid stalling the servo Installing the fueltank and engine Assembling and installing the fueltank Cut a piece of fuel tubing and push it onto the fuelt...

Страница 17: ...by holding the tank under water and blowing hard into the fuel tubes any air bubbles indicate a leak which must be eliminated Connect a further length of fuel tubing to each stub tube projecting from...

Страница 18: ...specific to the engine you intend to fit We recommend that you remove the tailplane or tail assembly before installing the power plant Position the engine on the arms of the engine mount in such a wa...

Страница 19: ...vo travel must now be adjusted so that the engine stops when the throttle stick and trim are at the full back position The throttle servo bay is covered by the cowl when it is installed The carburetto...

Страница 20: ...ium spacers and pieces of aluminium tube shown in the photograph As with the petrol glow engine the distance between the firewall and the spinner backplate should be around 150 mm Cut four pieces of a...

Страница 21: ...light pack Access to the battery compartment is obtained by forming an opening hatch in the cowl The size of the hatch should be chosen to suit the battery you are using cut three slits in the cowl as...

Страница 22: ...uld be glued to the cowl and they must project inside the opening so that the hatch rests on them The canopy Glue the instrument panel the seat backrests and the pilot figure to the inside of the cano...

Страница 23: ...t leading edge ideally with the nose inclined slightly down It is easier to balance the Jodel when it is held inverted If necessary adjust the position of the receiver batteries until the model balanc...

Страница 24: ...er should also deflect to the right left stick left rudder Pull the elevator stick back towards you and both elevators must deflect up stick forward elevator down If you move the aileron stick to the...

Страница 25: ...ork properly and fulfil your expectations if it is built very carefully and in accordance with the building instructions Do not make any modifications of any kind to the design features or materials I...

Страница 26: ...do not allow them to come into contact with your eyes or mouth Fuel should always be stored in clearly marked containers out of the reach of children Never run an internal combustion engine in an encl...

Страница 27: ...n is to join a model flying club and use the approved flying site Always keep well clear of high tension overhead cables Whenever you are working on the engine make sure that you are on a safe surface...

Страница 28: ...e user or which are connected with such operation in any way Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law the obligation of the GRAUPNER company to pay compensation regardless of the legal argument empl...

Страница 29: ...o us at his own cost using the address stated above The purchaser should state the material defect or manufacturing fault or the symptoms of the fault in as accurate a manner as possible so that we ca...

Страница 30: ...e short circuited Remove all batteries from the model prior to transporting and storing it Do not subject the model to dirty or cold conditions or high levels of humidity or heat Secure the model and...

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