E-flight Mini Funtana User manual

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M
ini F
un
tana
Assembly
Manual

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T
ab
le
of
Contents
Introduction .....................................................2
Specifications ..................................................3
Additional Required Equipment .........................3
Additional T ools and Adhesives .........................3
Optional Par ts .................................................4
Important Information About Motor Selection ......4
Before Star ting Assembly ..................................4
Using the Manual ............................................4
W ar ning .........................................................4
Contents of Kit/Par ts Layout ..............................5
W arranty Information .......................................6
Landing Gear Installation ..................................7
Aileron Hinging .............................................11
Aileron Servos and Linkages ...........................14
W ing Installation ...........................................18
Stabilizer and Elevator ...................................20
Rudder and Fin ..............................................24
Motor Installation ...........................................27
Rudder and Elevator Servos ............................30
Receiver , Batter y and ESC Install .....................32
Canopy Install ...............................................35
Cowling Install ..............................................37
Control Throws ..............................................39
Center of Gravity ...........................................40
Range T est Y our Radio ....................................41
2004 Official AMA National
Model
Aircraft
Safety
Code
............................
42
Intr
oduction
Thank you for purchasing the E-flite Mini Funtana 3D
ARF Park Flyer . The Mini Funtana is an extreme 3D
aerobatic electric park flyer , based on the proven
abilities of the popular Hangar 9 FuntanaS airplanes.
W e developed this aerobatic per for mer especially
for park flyers pilots who are looking for great 3D
per for mance.
The designed characteristics incorporated into the
Mini Funtana, in addition to the lightweight balsa
and light-ply construction, should provide you with
the optimized precision 3D freestyle aerobatics you
desire. W e also include plenty of extras like the
carbon fiber landing gear , fiberglass cowl and wheel
pants, and a gearbox that easily accepts one of our
popular Park 400 Brushless Motors (EFLM1100 or
ELFM1105- purchased separately).
Specifications
W ingspan: 37 in (940 mm)
Length: 36 in (915 mm)
W ing Area: 329 sq in (21 sq dm)
W eight w/o Batter y: 18.5 oz (525 g)
W eight w/ Batter y: 20–24 oz (565–680 g)
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Ad
ditional
Required
Equipment
Ad
ditional
T
ools
and
Adhesiv
es
Recommended
JR®
Systems
Radio: JR 4-channel
Servos: JR 241 Sub-micro ser vo (JRPS241) (4)
Receiver: JR R610M 6-channel micro FM Rx (JRPR610 or
JRPR610UL)
Or purchase:
JR Quattro Lite system (JRP4487) and
(2) JR 241 Sub-micro ser vo (JRPS241)
Other Radio accessories:
Large Ar ms w/Screws (JRP A212) (2)
6" (150mm) Ser vo Extension (JRP A095) (2)
9" (230mm) Ser vo Extension (JRP A097) (2)
Batter y and Speed Contr ol Requirements
Li-Po Batter y: 11.1V 1800–2100 3-Cell (EFLB1025,
EFLB1035 or THP21003S)
Speed Control: E-Flite 20 amp brushless ESC (EFLA311) or
Castle 25 amp brushless ESC (CSEPHX25)
Motor/Gearbox/Pr opeller
6.6:1 gearbox (included) (EFLM221)
12x6 Propeller (included) (EFLP1260)
Park 400 Brushless Motor , 4200KV (EFLM1100)
Park 400 Brushless Motor , 3700KV (EFLM1105)
T
ools
Square T -pins
Hobby knife Drill
Ruler Felt-tipped pen
Hex wrench: 3/32"
Phillips screwdriver (small)
Drill bit: 3/32" (2.5mm), 1/8" (3mm)
Adhesiv es
Thin CA Medium CA
6-minute epoxy Canopy glue
Threadlock
Other
Heat gun Paper towels
W ax paper
150–180 grit sandpaper
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Optional
P
ar
ts
11x4.7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1147
11x7 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1170
12x3.8 Slow Flyer Propeller (2) EFLP1238
Celectra™ 1- to 3-cell LiPo Charger EFLC3005
Spur Gear , 66T w/Shaft EFLM222
Pinion Gear , 10T (0.4 module) EFLM207
Bef or e Star ting Assemb l y
Before beginning the assembly of your Mini Funtana
3D, remove each par t from its bag for inspection.
Closely inspect the fuselage, wing panels, rudder
and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged
or missing par ts, contact the place of purchase.
Using the Man ual
This manual is divided into sections to help make
assembly easier to understand, and to provide
breaks between each major section.
Remember to take your time and follow
the directions.
Important
Inf
ormation
About
Motor
Selection
W e are recommending either the E-flite Park 400
Brushless Motor with 4200Kv (EFLM1100) or the
version with 3700Kv (EFLM1105). The 3700Kv
motor provides plenty of power for spor t and
entr ylevel 3D pilots with the ability to hover and
climb ver tically using the stock 6.6:1 gearbox and 12
x 6 propeller . This motor will draw less current and
provide longer flight duration. The 4200Kv
motor should only be used by experienced pilots
who manage throttle appropriately . This motor will
provide even better ver tical per for mance at the
expense of flight duration due to the increased
current draw . It is extremely impor tant to monitor
gearbox wear and motor temperature when using
the 4200Kv motor . Lack of proper throttle
management using this motor may result in damage
to the motor , gearbox, esc, and battery .
W arning
An RC aircraft is not atoy! If misused, it can cause
serious bodily har m and damage to proper ty . Fly
only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of
Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following
all instructions included with your radio.
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Contents
of
Kit/Par
ts
La
y
out
Large
Replacement
Par
ts:
W ing Set w/ Ailerons EFL2076
Fuselage w/Hatch EFL2077
T ail Set EFL2078
Carbon Fiber Main Gear EFL2080
Fuselage Hatch EFL2081
Canopy EFL2082
Fiberglass Cowling EFL2083
Small
Replacement
Par
ts:
Wheel Set EFL2056
Pushrod Set EFL2079
Fiberglass Wheel Pant Set EFL2084
W ing T ube EFL2085
Hook and Loop T ape EFL2086
Decal Set EFL2087
Micro Control Hor ns EFLA200
T ail skid EFLA202
Micro Control Connectors EFLA203
Micro Rubber Spinner EFLA204
12x6 Slow Flyer Propeller EFLP1260
6.6:1 Gearbox EFLM221
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W
arranty
Inf
ormation
Horizon Hobby , Inc. guarantees this kit to be free
from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any
component par ts damage by use or modification. In
no case shall Horizon Hobby’ s liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased kit. Fur ther , Horizon
Hobby reser ves the right to change or modify this
warranty
without notice.
In that Horizon Hobby has no control over the final
assembly or material used for the final assembly ,
no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any
damage resulting from the use of the final assembled
product. By the act of using the assembled product,
the user accepts all resulting liability .
Please note that once assembly of the model has
been star ted, you must contact Horizon Hobby , Inc.
directly regarding any warranty question. Please
do not contact your local hobby shop regarding
warranty
issues, even if that is where you purchased
it. This
will
enable Horizon to better answer your questions
and ser vice you in the event that you may need
any assistance.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability
associated with the use of this product, the buyer
is advised to return this kit immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
Horizon Hobby , Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
[phone]
www
.horizonhobby
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Landing
Gear
Installation
Required Par ts
Fuselage Carbon main gear
T ail skid Wheel pant (2)
1
1
/
2
" (38mm) Wheel (2) 2mm x25mm screw (2)
2mm nut (4) #4 washer (black) (2)
4-40 x 1/2" socket screw (2) 2mm washer (4)
2mm x6mm wood screw (2)
Required T ools and Adhesives
Threadlock 1/8" (3mm) drill bit
Drill Medium CA
Hobby knife Hex wrench: 3/32"
Phillips screwdriver (small)
1. Slide the 2mm x25mm screw through one of
the wheels. Thread a 2mm nut onto the screw .
Slide a 2mm washer onto the screw . This will all
fit
inside
the
wheel
pant.
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2. Fit the assembly from Step 1 into the wheel
pant. Use a 2mm washer and nut to attach the
wheel
to
the
lower
hole
on
the
landing
gear
.
4. Drill 1/8" (3mm) holes in the tail for the
tail
skid.
Note : Use threadlock on both nuts to prevent
them
from
loosening
during
flight.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the remaining wheel
and
pant.
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5.
Glue
the
tail
skid
into
position
using
Medium
CA.
6. Attach the landing gear using a 3/32" hex
wrench, two 4-40 x 1/2" socket head screws
and
two
#4
washers
(black).
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7. Place the fuselage on its wheels and position the
wheel pants parallel to the work sur face. Drill a
hole through the landing gear into each wheel
pant
using
a
hobby
knife.
8.
Secure
the
location
of
the
wheel
pants
using
2mm x6mm wood screws and a small phillips
screwdriver .
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Required
Par
ts
Ailer
on
Hinging
1.
Locate
the
positions
for
the
hinges.
Drill
a
3/32" (2.5mm) hole in the center of each slot.
This creates a tunnel for the CA, allowing the
Wing (left and right) Aileron (left and right)
CA hinges (8)
Required T ools and Adhesives
3/32" (2.5mm) drill bit Drill
T -pins Thin CA
Paper
towel
CA to penetrate into the hinge better , bonding
the
hinges
more
securely
.
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2. Slide four hinges into the slits in the wing.
Center the slot in the hinge with the hole drilled
in Step 1. Place a T -pin in each hinge to prevent
it from being pushed into the wing when
installing
the
aileron.
Note : Do not use CA accelerator during the
hinging process. The CA must be allowed to
soak into the hinge to provide the best bond.
Using accelerator will not provide enough time
for this process.
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3. Slide the aileron into position. Check to make
sure it can move without inter ference at the
wing root. Remove the T -pins and apply
Thin CA to each hinge. Make sure the hinge
is fully saturated with CA. Use a paper towel
to clean up any excess CA from the wing and
aileron. Make sure to apply CA to both sides
of
the
hinge.
4. Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and gently
pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are
secure and cannot be pulled apar t. Use caution
when gripping the wing and aileron to avoid
crushing
the
structure.
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5. W ork the aileron up and down
several
times to work in the hinges and check
for
proper
movement.
Ailer
on
Ser
v
os
and
Linka
ges
Required Par ts
Wing panel (right and left)
Micro control connector (2)
2mm x4mm screw (2)
4" (100mm) pushrod (2)
Control hor n and backplate (2)
Ser vos: JR 241 Sub-micro ser vo (JRPS241) (2)
Large Ar m w/Screws (JRP A212) (2)
Required T ools and Adhesives
Hobby knife 6-minute epoxy
6" (150mm) ser vo extension (2) String
Phillips screwdriver (small)
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the
remaining
aileron.
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1. Install the grommets and brass eyelets on
the ser vo using instructions provided with the
radio system. Attach a 6" (150mm) ser vo
extension. Use string to secure the ser vo lead
and extension to prevent them from unplugging
in
flight.
2. Place the ser vo in the wing. Guide the ser
vo
lead
out
through
the
opening
at
the
wing
root.
Note : W esuggest using the Large Ar ms w/
Screws (JRP A212) on all JR® servos for the
Mini Funtana. Replace all existing ar ms before
installing the servos.
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3. Secure the aileron ser vo using the screws
provided
with
the
ser
vo.
4. Use a hobby knife to enlarge the center
hole in the control hor nto fit the 4" (100mm)
long
aileron
pushrod
wire.
5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the other
wing
panel.
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