E-FLITE Mini Pulse XT User manual

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M
ini P
ulse X
T
Assembly
Manual

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T
ab
le
of
Contents
Introduction
.................................................................3
Specifications ..............................................................3
Using . the . Manual ........................................................3
Contents . of . Kit/Par ts . Layout ..........................................4
Required . Radio . Equipment ............................................5
Important . Information . About . Motor . Selection ..................6
Spor t . Outrunner . Setup ..................................................6
Optional . Accessories ...................................................6
Required . T ools . and . Adhesives .......................................6
Note . Regarding . Hinges ................................................7
Note . on . Lithium . Polymer . Batteries ..................................7
W ar ning .....................................................................7
Limited . W arranty . Period ...............................................8
Limited . W arranty . & . Limits . of . Liability ..............................8
Safety . Precautions ........................................................9
Questions, . Assistance, . and . Repairs ................................9
Questions . or . Assistance ................................................9
Inspection . or . Repairs ....................................................9
W
arranty
.
Inspection
.
and
.
Repairs
.................................10
Non-W
arranty
.
Repairs
................................................10
Safety ,. Precautions, . and . W ar nings ..............................11
Landing . Gear . Installation ............................................12
Outrunner . Motor . Installation ........................................14
Cowling . Installation ...................................................15
T ail. Installation ...........................................................19
W ing . Preparation ......................................................24
Final . Assembly ..........................................................26
Control . Throws ..........................................................30
Range . T esting . the . Radio .............................................31
Center . of . Gravity .......................................................31
Preflight ....................................................................32
Notes .......................................................................33
2006. Official . AMA ..
National . Model . Aircraft . Safety . Code ...........................34

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Intr
oduction
Thank you for purchasing the Mini Pulse XT . Designed
from the beginning for electric power , the Mini Pulse XT
is developed from the Hangar 9
®
Pulse™ XT with the
same flight characteristics as the 40-size version. It is a
per fect transitional airplane for beginners who want to
lear naerobatics and for spor t flyers who want an easy ,
comfortable spor t flyer .All flight control sur faces,
hinges,
and control hor ns have been installed at the factory to
help speed up the building time.
Specifications
Wingspan: 42.5 in (1080mm)
Length: 37.5 in (875mm)
Wing Area: 330 sq in (21.5 sq dm)
W eight w/o Batter y: 21–22 oz (710–820 g)
W eight w/ Batter y: 25–27 oz (795–965 g)
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. In addition, check boxes have been placed
next to each step to keep track of each step completed.
Steps with a single circle ( ) are per for med once, while
steps with two circles ( ) indicate that the step will
require repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel,
two ser vos, etc.
Remember to take your time and follow the directions.

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Contents
of
Kit/Par
ts
La
y
out
Large
Replacement
Parts:
EFL2376 Wing w/Ailerons
EFL2377 Fuselage
EFL2378 T ail Set
EFL2380 Main Landing Gear
EFL2381 Cowling
EFL2382 Wheel Pants
Small Replacement Parts:
EFL2379 Pushrod Set
EFL2383 Motor X-Mount
EFLA200 Micro Control Hor ns
FLA203 Micro Control Connectors
EFLA219 Steerable T ailwheel
Assembly
EFLA223 Foam Park Wheels, 2"
EFLA213 E-flite/JR/Horizon Decals

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Required
Radio
Equipment
Y ou will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter , cr ystals,
micro receiver , and four sub-micro ser vos. Y ou can
choose
to purchase a complete radio system that includes all of
these items or , if you are using an existing transmitter , just
purchase the other required equipment separately .
Complete Radio System
SPM2460 DX6 DSM 6CH Park Flyer w/4-S75
Servos
Note :.W e . recommend . the . cr ystal-free, .
inter ference-free . Spektrum
®
. DX6 . 2.4GHz . DSM
®
.
6-Channel . System, . which . includes . a . micro .
receiver . and . 4 . sub-micro . servos.
Or
JSP30610 6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Cr
ystal,
Positive Shift JR/AIR (72MHz)
Or
JSP30615 6-Channel UltraLite Rx w/o Cr
ystal,
Negative Shift FUT/HRC (72MHz)
JRPXFR** FM Receiver Cr ystal
JSP98110 6" Ser vo Extension (2)
JSP98030 12" Ser vo Extension (2)
JSP98020 Y -har ness, Standard 6"
EFLRS75 7.5-Gram Sub-Micro Ser vo (4)
Or
Purchase
Separately
SPM6000 AR6000 DSM DualLink™ 6-Channel
Park
Flyer
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Important
Inf
ormation
About
Motor
Selection
W e recommend the E-flite
®
Park 450 Brushless Outrunner ,
890Kv (EFLM1400) to provide you with excellent spor t
and aerobatic power and a worr y-free outrunner motor .
The Mini Pulse XT does not include a propeller , but we
recommend our 10X8 Electric Prop (EFLP1080E).
Spor t Outrunner Setup
EFLM1400 Park 450 Brushless Outrunner
Motor , 890Kv
EFLA1025 25-Amp Pro Brushless ESC
THP21003SPL 2100mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po,
16GA
Or
EFLB1035 11.1V 2100mAh 3-Cell Li-Po,
16GA
EFLP1080E 10 x 8 Electric Prop
EFLAEC302 EC3 Batter y Connector , Female (2)
EFLC3005 Celectra 1- to 3-cell Li-Po Charger
Optional
Accessories
EFLA110 Power Meter
Required T ools and Adhesiv es
T ools & Equipment
EFLA250 Park Flyer T ool Assortment, 5-piece
Or Purchase Separately
EFLA257 Screwdriver ,#0 Phillips (or
included
with EFLA250)
EFLA251 Hex W rench: 3/32" (or included
with EFLA250)
Nut driver: 1/4"
Drill
Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm)
Masking tape
Card stock
Felt-tipped pen
Needle-nose pliers
Canopy glue
This
is
a
spor
t
flyer
setup
for
smooth
and
stable
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Note
Regar
ding
Hing
es
For your convenience and to speed the assembly process,
the hinges have already been installed and glued. W e
suggest that you take a minute before beginning assembly
of your model to check them.
Grasp the wing and aileron at each hinge location, then
gently pull on the aileron to ensure the hinges are secure
and cannot easily be pulled away from either sur face.
Use caution when gripping the wing and aileron to avoid
crushing or damaging the structure. Repeat this process
for
the elevator and rudder .
If, however , you find that the hinges pull away , simply
wick
thin CA into the hinge slots and reinstall the
hinges/sur faces.
Note on Lithium Pol ymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly
more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/Ni-MH
batteries used in RC applications. All
manufacturer’ s instructions and war nings
must be followed closely . Mishandling of
Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always
follow
the manufacturer’ s instructions when
disposing
of Lithium Polymer batteries.
W arning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! 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.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller
away from the prop, including loose clothing, or other
objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially
keep
your hands away from the propeller .

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Limited W arranty P eriod
Horizon Hobby , Inc. guarantees this product to be free
from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase.
Limited W arranty & Limits of Liability
Pursuant to this Limited W arranty , Horizon Hobby , Inc.
will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product
deter mined by Horizon Hobby , Inc. to be defective. In the
event of a defect, these are your exclusive remedies.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or
damage
due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence,
commercial use, or modification of or to any par t of
the product. This warranty does not cover damage due
to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or
attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized
Horizon Hobby , Inc. ser vice center . This warranty is
limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
In no case shall Horizon Hobby’ s liability exceed the
original cost of the purchased product and will not
cover consequential, incidental or collateral damage.
Horizon Hobby , Inc. reser ves the right to inspect any and
all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of
Horizon
Hobby , Inc. Fur ther , Horizon Hobby reser ves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice.
REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS W ARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER. HORIZON HOBBY , INC. SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
As Horizon Hobby , Inc. has no control over use, setup,
final assembly , modification or misuse, no liability shall be
assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injur y .
By the act of use, setup or assembly , the user accepts all
resulting liability.
If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept
the liability associated with the use of this product, you
are advised to return this product immediately in new and
unused condition to the place of purchase.
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Saf
ety
Pr
ecautions
This is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy . It
must be operated with caution and common sense and
requires some basic mechanical ability . Failure to operate
this product in a safe and responsible manner could
result
in injur y or damage to the product or other proper ty . This
product is not intended for use by children without direct
adult supervision.
The product manual contains instructions for safety ,
operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and
follow all the instructions and war nings in the manual,
prior to assembly , setup or use, in order to operate
correctly and avoid damage or injur y .
Questions, Assistance , and Repairs
Y our local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot
provide warranty suppor t or repair . Once assembly , setup
or use of the product has been started, you must contact
Horizon Hobby , Inc. directly . This will enable Horizon to
better answer your questions and ser vice you in the event
that
you
may
need
any
assistance.
Questions
or
Assistance
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to
productsuppor t@horizonhobby .com, or call
877.504.0233
toll-free to speak to a ser vice technician.
Inspection or Repairs
If your product needs to be inspected or repaired, please
call for a Retur nMerchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack
the product securely using a shipping carton. Please note
that original boxes may be included, but are not designed
to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional
protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and
insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon Hobby ,
Inc. is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and
is accepted at our facility . Include your complete name,
address, phone number where you can be reached during
business days, RMA number , and a brief summar yof the
problem. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number
are clearly written on the shipping carton.
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W arranty Inspection and Repairs
T o receive warranty ser vice, you must include your
original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase
date. Providing warranty conditions have been met, your
product will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole
discretion
of Horizon Hobby .
Non-W
arranty
Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the
expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will
be provided with an estimate advising you of your
options.
Y ou will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty
repairs. Please advise us of your preferred method of
payment. Horizon Hobby accepts money orders and
cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American
Express, and Discover cards. If you choose to pay by
credit card, please include your credit card number and
expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed
after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be
disposed of accordingly .
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or
repair should be shipped to the following address
(freight
prepaid):
Horizon
Ser
vice
Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
All other products requiring inspection or repair should
be
shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Product Suppor t
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign,
Illinois
61822
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Saf
ety
,
Pr
ecautions,
and
W
arnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for
operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself
and others or result in damage to the product or the
proper ty of others.
Carefully follow the directions and war nings for this and
any optional suppor t equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject
to
inter ference from many sources outside your control. This
inter ference can cause momentar y loss of control so it is
necessar y to always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model, as this margin will help to avoid
collisions or injur y .
• Always operate your model in an open area away
from
cars, traffic, or people.
• A void operating your model in the street where injur y
or
damage can occur .
• Never operate the model out into the street or
populated
areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and war nings for this
and
any optional suppor t equipment (chargers,
rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small par ts and anything electrical
out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. A void water
exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and
protected for this purpose.
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Landing
Gear
Installation
Required Par ts
Fuselage
Main landing gear
Wheel pant (L&R)
2" (50mm) wheel (2)
4-40 x 1/2" socket head bolts (2)
#4 black washers (2)
4-40 nut (2)
4-40 locknut (2)
4-40 x 1
1
/
4
" socket head bolts (2)
#4 steel washers (4)
2mm x6mm wood screws (2)
Required T ools and Adhesives
Hex wrench: 3/32"
Phillips screwdriver (small)
Nut driver: 1/4"
Needle-nose pliers
Note :. Y ou . may . consider . using . a . larger ..
diameter . wheel, . such . as . 2
1
/
4
" . (58mm), . if ..
your . flying . site . has . rough . terrain. . By . using . a .
larger . wheel, . you . will . not . be . able . to . use . the .
included . wheel . pants.
1. Place the landing gear onto the bottom of
the fuselage. They will angle back slightly
when
installed in the correct direction. Attach with
two 4-40 x 1/2" socket head bolts and two #4
black
washers.
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2. Slide the 4-40 x 1
1
/
4
" socket head bolt
through one of the 2" wheels. Slide a #4 steel
washer so it fits against the wheel. Next
secure
a 4-40 nut against the washer . Make sure the
wheel still spins freely . Slide a second #4 steel
washer onto the bolt. This washer will fit
inside
the
wheel
pant.
3. Fit the assembly in Step 2 into the wheel
pant
and inser t the bolt into the landing gear .With
the fuselage level to the work sur face, rotate the
wheel pant so it is also level to your work sur
face
and secure the pant to the landing gear with a
2mm x6mm wood screw . Secure the bolt with
a 4-40 locknut while using needle-nose pliers to
hold the head of the bolt inside the pant.
3. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the remaining
wheel
and wheel pant.
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Outrunner
Motor
Installation
Required Par ts
Fuselage
Brushless motor
4-40 x 1
1
/
4
" socket head screw (4)
Aluminum motor spacer , 13/16" (20mm) (4)
Required T ools and Adhesives
Hex wrench: 3/32"
Screwdriver ( Phillips #0)
Note :. This . section . covers . the . installation . of .
the . recommended . Park . 450 . Outrunner . motor ..
The . holes . in . the . firewall . for . mounting . the .
custom . X-mount . will . also . fit . the . hole . patter n . for .
our . E-flite® . Firewall . Stick . Mount . (EFLM1916 .
– . available . separately) . if . you . prefer . to . use . a .
gearbox . with . an . inrunner . motor .
1. Attach the supplied aluminum motor X-mount
to the motor using the screws provided with
the
motor . The wider section of the mount will be
positioned towards the motor wires.
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2. Attach the Outrunner motor to the front of
the
firewall using four 4-40 x 1
1
/
4
" socket head
screws and the aluminum motor spacers.
Co
wling
Installation
Required Par ts
Fuselage w/motor installed
Cowling
2mm x8mm wood screw (4)
Propeller
Spinner
Prop adapter (for outrunner motor)
Electronic speed control
Required T ools and Adhesives
Screwdriver (Phillips #0)
Cardstock
Masking tape
Drill
Drill bit; 1/16" (1.5mm), 5/64" (2mm)
Important Infor mation About Y our Br ushless ESC
Make sure your ESC brake is programmed to Off.
Also, be sure to use an ESC with the proper 9V cutof f
when using 3-cell Li-Po packs, or 6V cutof f when using
2-cell
Li-Po
packs.
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Important
Infor
mation
About
Y
our
Propeller
It is also ver yimpor tant to check to be sure the
propeller is balanced before installing onto the shaft.
An
unbalanced propeller may strip the gears or cause
poor
flight characteristics.
1. Solder any connectors to the speed control
to connect to the motor battery and motor if
necessar y . Connect the ESC to the motor and
secure it to the inside of the fuselage using hook
and loop material. Actual ESC location may vary .
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2. Connect the speed control to the radio system
and motor battery . Check that the motor is
rotating in the correct direction. It will rotate
counterclockwise when viewed from the front of
the aircraft. Use the instructions with your speed
control to correct a motor that is operating in
the
wrong direction.
3. T ape small pieces of cardstock to the fuselage
to
indicate the locations of the cowl mounting
tabs
at the front of the fuselage.
4. Slide the cowling onto the fuselage. Install the
propeller adapter onto the Outrunner shaft. Y ou
may need to ream out the hole on your prop hub
to fit the prop adapter shaft at this point. Slide
the
propeller onto the prop adapter shaft. The
spinner
backplate and spacers may need to be enlarged
as well to fit the prop adapter . Slide the spinner
backplate and any needed spacers onto the prop
adapter shaft. Secure the propeller using the
prop
adapter spinner and be sure it is secure and tight.
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Note
:.
Make
.
sure
.
to
.
check
.
the
.
balance
.
of
.
the . propeller . after . enlarging . the . hole . in . the .
propeller .
5. Position the cowl so it is around 1/16"–1/8"
(1.5mm–3mm) from the spinner backplate.
Use
the cardstock to drill four 1/16" (1.5mm)
holes
through the cowl into the cowl mounting tabs
in
the fuselage.
6. Enlarge the holes in the cowl using a 5/64"
(2mm) drill bit. Secure the cowl using four
2mm x8mm sheet metal screws. Snap the
spinner cone onto the spinner backplate
once
the cowl is secure.
Hint
:.
Use
.
thin
.
CA
.
to
.
harden
.
the
.
holes
.
drilled
.
into . the . cowl . mounting . tabs. . This . will . help . to .
prevent . the . screws . from . vibrating . loose . in . flight.
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Required
Par
ts
Fuselage
Rudder/Fin
T
ail
Installation
1. Attach the tail wheel to the tail gear wire using a
1/16"
wheel
collar
and
setscrew
.
Stabilizer/Elevator
Ser vo (2)
Ser vo extension, 12" (305mm) (2)
Control connectors w/backplate (2)
2mm x4mm screw (2)
4-40 locknut (2)
#4 washer (2)
Linkage wire, 4" (102mm) for elevator
Linkage wire, 5
1
/
2
" (140mm) for
rudder
T ailwheel, 3/4"
Wheel collar (tailwheel)
Required T ools and Adhesives
Nut driver: 1/4"
Drill
Drill bit: 1/16" (1.5mm)
Screwdriver ,#0 Phillips
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2. Locate the stabilizer/elevator assembly . Position
the stabilizer/elevator assembly so the control
hor n will face down, away from the fin. The
threaded rods from the rudder/fin assembly
will
slide into the two holes in the stabilizer .
3. Slide the rudder/stabilizer assembly onto the
fuselage. Slide the #4 washers onto the
threaded
rods. Thread the nuts onto the rod, tightening
them snugly against the bottom of the fuselage.
Note
:.
The
.
tail
.
section
.
is
.
removable
.
for
.
easy
.
transporting
.
if
.
needed.
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