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With the stopper assembly installed, double-check to make sure that the clunk can move freely inside the fuel tank. Ideally, the
clunk should be about 1/4" (6mm) in front of the back of the fuel tank. This will ensure that the clunk can't get stuck in the fuel tank
during flight. Also double-check that the end of the vent tube is just below the top of the fuel tank.
PRO TIP
Holding the fuel tank up to a bright light will allow you to see inside to double-check the correct position of the clunk
and the vent tube.
steP 3: iNstaLLiNG tHe fueL taNK
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Cut two pieces of silicone fuel tubing (not included) to a length of 6"
(152mm) and install them to the aluminum tubes at the front of the fuel tank.
PRO TIP
Mark the ends of the silicone tubing "vent" and "pick-up" so
you don't confuse them when it comes time to connect them to the engine
later on.
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Wrap the fuel tank in one layer of 1/4" (6mm) thick foam rubber, using
strips of masking tape to hold the foam rubber in place.
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Feed the ends of the fuel tubing through the predrilled hole in the firewall
and slide the fuel tank into position, making sure that the stopper assembly
lines up with, and is firmly pushed into, the predrilled hole in the firewall.
IMPORTANT
When you slide the fuel tank into position, make sure that
the top of the fuel tank is toward the top of the fuselage.
IMPORTANT
The back of the fuel tank should be angled down so that it won't interfere with the wing when it's installed. To keep
the fuel tank from sliding backwards, use pieces of foam rubber wedged between the back of the fuel tank and the throttle servo
tray. You may also mount your battery behind the fuel tank and use that, along with foam rubber, to hold the fuel tank in place.
eLevator CoNtroL sYsteM iNstaLLatioN
You'LL NeeD tHe foLLoWiNG Parts froM tHe Kit:
You'LL NeeD tHe foLLoWiNG tooLs aND suPPLies:
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(1) Stranded Pull-Pull Cable
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(2) Control Horns
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(2) Clevises
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(2) Couplers with Z-Bends (Short)
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(2) Threaded Couplers
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(4) Flanged Crimp Collets
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(4) M2 x 16mm Machine Screws
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(4) M2 Hex Nuts
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Thin C/A
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# 1 Phillips Head Screwdriver
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Needle Nose Pliers
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Modeling Knife
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Electric Drill
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1/16" (1.6mm) and 5/64" (2mm) Drill Bits
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Straight Edge Ruler
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Pencil
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Airplane Stand
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Masking Tape