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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNING

This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property.  Fly only in open
areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site.  We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your
airplane before its first flight.  Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this airplane, your radio
control system and electronic speed control.

OUR GUARANTEE

Wattage guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase.  This
does not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification.  In no case shall Wattage's liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.

In that Wattage has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be
assumed for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product.  By the act of using
the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

Safety Warning ............................................................... 2

Our Recommendations ................................................... 3

Mini-Max EP Setup Information ................................... 4

Additional Items Required ............................................. 5

Tools and Supplies Required ......................................... 5

Metric Conversion Chart ................................................ 5

Kit Contents .................................................................... 6

Replacement Parts .......................................................... 6

Fuselage Assembly ........................................................ 7

Installing the Truss Decal ........................................ 7

Installing the Fuselage Reinforcement Board ......... 7

Installing the Wing Dowels ..................................... 8

Tail Surfaces ................................................................... 8

Hinging the Elevator ................................................ 8

Mounting the Horizontal Stabilizer ......................... 9

Hinging the Rudder .................................................. 9

Mounting the Vertical Stabilizer .............................. 9

Installing the Control Horns .................................. 10

Pushrod Installation ..................................................... 10

Installing the Servos .............................................. 10

Installing the Pushrods ........................................... 10

Motor Installation ......................................................... 11

Assembling the Gear Box ...................................... 11

Installing the Gearbox Assembly .......................... 12

Landing Gear ................................................................ 12

Installing the Wheels ............................................. 12

Wing Assembly ............................................................ 13

Trimming the Plastic Parts ..................................... 13

Joining the Wing Panels ........................................ 13

Installing the Wing Dowels ................................... 14

Mounting the Wing ................................................ 15

Final Assembly ............................................................. 15

Installing the Propeller ........................................... 15

Installing the Receiver ........................................... 15

Installing the ESC .................................................. 15

Installing the Flight Battery ................................... 16

Installing the Pilot Figure ...................................... 16

Applying the Decals .............................................. 16

Balancing ...................................................................... 17

Balancing the Mini-Max EP .................................. 17

Control Throws ............................................................ 17

Launching the Mini-Max EP ....................................... 17

Safety ............................................................................ 17

Glossary of Terms ........................................................ 18

Product Evaluation Sheet ............................................. 19

Содержание Mini-Max EP

Страница 1: ...ear box is excellent The airplane can fly very slowly yet has enough power for loops and other simple aerobatics Because of its broad flight envelope the Mini Max EP is a perfect choice for both the e...

Страница 2: ...ct the user accepts all resulting liability Safety Warning 2 Our Recommendations 3 Mini Max EP Setup Information 4 Additional Items Required 5 Tools and Supplies Required 5 Metric Conversion Chart 5 K...

Страница 3: ...mportant point or an assembly hint If you should find a part missing or damaged or have any questions about assembly please contact us at the address below Wattage Customer Care 18480 Bandilier Circle...

Страница 4: ...tomatic Peak Charger to charge the flight battery A good choice would be to use the Promax Activator Digital Peak Charger P N 885560 It is vital to the Mini Max EP s flying performance that the flight...

Страница 5: ...Micro receiver is compatible with Hitec and Futaba radio systems These items are also available with plugs that are compatible with other radio systems Please check with your dealer for those part num...

Страница 6: ...2 5mm x 9mm Wood Screws 1 3mm x 10mm Self Tapping Screws CONTROL ASSEMBLIES 2 1 5mm x 400mm Threaded Pushrod Wires 2 Nylon Control Horns w Backplates 2 Nylon Clevises MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS LANDING GEAR...

Страница 7: ...hoto 2 Rub the decal down completely to remove any air bubbles or wrinkles and to make sure that the decal is stuck firmly to the fuselage INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE REINFORCEMENT BOARD 3 Using the tip o...

Страница 8: ...elage aside until the epoxy sets up TAIL SURFACES Kwik Bond 5 Minute Epoxy Excel Modeling Knife Ruler Builder s Triangle 220 Grit Sandpaper w Sanding Block Pencil Scissors Rubbing Alcohol Paper Towels...

Страница 9: ...modeling knife carefully remove the piece of die cut foam from the rudder See photo 13 below 11 Using a pair of scissors carefully cut out the right and left rudder decals from the decal sheet Notice...

Страница 10: ...6 PUSHROD INSTALLATION Excel Modeling Knife Needle Nose Pliers Wire Cutters Magnum Z Bend Pliers Electric or Hand Drill 1 16 Drill Bit Pencil ITEMS REQUIRED 2 1 5mm x 400mm Threaded Pushrod Wires 2 Ny...

Страница 11: ...he elevator pushrod wire The Z Bend should be installed into the third hole out from the center of the servo horn as well See photo 21 below You will need to enlarge the third hole out in the servo ar...

Страница 12: ...or plate and use a pencil to mark the locations of the three mounting holes onto the motor plate See photo 24 below Photo 24 7 Remove the gearbox assembly and set it aside Using a drill with a 1 16 dr...

Страница 13: ...c wing mount smooth and straight 4 Using a pair of scissors carefully cut out the molded plastic wing brace along its top edge Also cut the brace along the two molded scribe lines in the top of the br...

Страница 14: ...ed tape on the bottom of the plastic wing brace Before proceeding with the next step keep this in mind the front edge of the wing brace should be even with the leading edge of the wing It should not o...

Страница 15: ...p against the pro peller and thread on the second 3mm hex nut Tighten the hex nut firmly using an adjustable wrench to hold the propeller in place See photo 38 below Photo 38 INSTALLING THE RECEIVER 4...

Страница 16: ...11 Using a pair of scissors carefully cut out each of the two pilot figure decals along their outer edges Apply one decal to one side of the 37mm x 50mm sheet foam See photo 43 below Photo 43 12 Usin...

Страница 17: ...table Moving the balance point forward will cause the airplane to be more stable but less responsive Do not fly the Mini Max EP beyond the recommended balance range or an uncontrollable crash could re...

Страница 18: ...he airplane that moves right and left This causes the nose of the airplane to yaw right and left Servo The part of the radio system that produces the movement necessary to move the control surfaces Th...

Страница 19: ...rong Size Missing Wrong Shape If you checked any of the boxes above did you contact our Customer Service Department to resolve the problem Yes No 7 Was any of the assembly difficult for you If yes ple...

Страница 20: ...bby Distributors Attn Wattage Customer Care 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92728 8610 Post Office will not deliver without proper postage _____________________________ _____________________...

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