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POWER SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Electric Motor Installation
Proceed to
Engine and Fuel Tank Installation
(page 21)
if a gas engine will be installed.
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1. Assemble the XX-Large motor mount (not included)
following the instructions included with the mount and install
the RimFire 65 motor. The motor mounted at this distance
from the fi rewall should allow the plane to balance within the
C.G. range without any additional weight on the nose or tail.
However, if the plane requires nose weight, the motor mount
can be extended to 6-3/4" [171mm] to move the motor farther
forward of the fi rewall.
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2. Follow the instructions included with the Stand Off Motor
Mount to install the motor on the fi rewall. The RimFire 65 motor
uses the embossed “x” pattern on the front of the fi rewall.
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3. Attach the ESC to the fi rewall. After installing the ECS,
remove the screws and apply a drop of thin CA in each hole.
After the CA cures, reinstall the ESC.
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4. Connect a 12" (305mm) servo extension to the ESC
lead and secure it with tape or heat shrink tubing. Plug the
ESC into the throttle channel in the receiver.
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5. Trim the covering from over the two cooling air exits in
the bottom of the fuselage.
