Extreme Flight slick 580 exp User manual

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SLICK 580 EXP
52 inch
Electric ARF
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Copyright 2017 Extreme Flight

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Greetings and congratulations on your purchase of the Extreme Flight RC
52" Slick 580 EXP ARF!
This new Slick 580 EXP is the second model in a series of midsized electrics
built around the new Xpwr T3910 brushless outrunner. This size aircraft
delivers big plane performance in a package that is easy to transport and
maintain at a very reasonable price point.
The 52" Slick takes the groundbreaking tech first brought to market in the
48" EXP models to a new level, including generous use of fiberglass and
carbon fiber material to add strength while keeping overall weight very low.
The result is a very robust airframe capable of handling most aerodynamic
loads while remaining lightweight for superior performance. The Slick excels
in all modern aerobatic flight regimes including low and slow 3D, fast and
aggressive XA and ultra precise precision flight.

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Tips for Success:
1. Before starting assembly, take a few minutes to read the entire instruction
manual to familiarize yourself with the assembly process.
2. Please take a few minutes and go over all the seams on the aircraft with a
covering iron on a medium heat setting.
3.Use a fresh bottle of thin CA with a fine glue tip when attaching the CA
hinges. This will ensure that the proper amount of CA wicks into the hinge
and surrounding balsa wood and creates a proper bond between the wood and
hinges.
4.Apply a couple drops of CA to high stress areas such as anti-rotation pins,
landing gear mounts, servo trays and motor box joints .
5. When applying decals, first clean the area where the decal will be applied
with alcohol. Mist the area lightly with Windex before applying the decal
which will allow you to properly position it, then use a rubber squeegee to
push all of the liquid from under the decal. This will result in very few air
pockets trapped under the decal.
6. Take the time to properly balance and trim your aircraft and set up rates
and exponential values. Your flying experience will be greatly enhanced by
doing this.
Please note: The assembly of the 52" Slick is almost
identical to the assembly process of the previously
released EXP models. Some photos may show the
previous model component assembly steps.

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Items needed for completion
-Masking tape
-Hobby knife with #11 blades
-Razor saw
-Fresh bottle of thin and medium CA
-Silicon based glue (Shoo Goo, Zap-a-Dap-a-Goo)
-Blue Loctite.
-Electric drill with an assortment of small drill bits.
-Small flat head and Phillips head screw drivers.
-Standard and needle nose pliers.
-Metric balldriver or allen key set.
-4 micro metal geared servos. All flight testing was performed with Hitec HS-5087MH
digital servos.
-Xpwr T3910 Brushless Outrunner motor.
-Airboss Elite 80 Amp ESC (Timing must be set to high with the Xpwr 3910 motor).
-4S 2500-3300 mah LiPo battery.
-XOAR 14x8 or 15x7 PJN propeller.
-57mm Extreme Flight spinner.
-2 Extreme Flight 28awg 18"extensions for the 2 rear servos and 2 6"extensions to go
between the receiver and the aileron servo leads.
-Adhesive backed Velcro and Velcro strap for ESC mounting and battery retention.
-3 Three stock servo arms for ailerons and rudder, a G10 arm is included for elevator.

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Let's begin!
1. Locate the 2 wing panels with ailerons as well as the 2 G10 aileron control
horns and base plates. Remove the ailerons from the wing and remove the
covering over the slot for the aileron horn on the bottom of the aileron with a
sharp hobby blade. Make sure you are doing this on the bottom of the
aileron!
2. Scuff the portion of the control horn that will be glued into the aileron with
sandpaper.

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3. Use a glue tip on your bottle of medium CA and apply glue to the slot as
well as to both sides of the control horn. Insert the control horn into the
baseplate and then into the slot and make sure it seats properly against the
surface of the aileron. Wipe away any excess glue with a soft cloth soaked in
Acetone.

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4. Remove the covering from the aileron servo location.
5. Slide the aileron into position on the hinges and secure with several drops
of fresh thin CA. This process is much easier and more effective if a fine glue
tip is used. Make sure to deflect the surface as pictured while applying the
CA.

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6. Use the screws provided by the servo manufacturer to secure the aileron
servo in the designated location. Make sure the output shaft is positioned
toward the leading edge of the wing.
7. Locate 2 of the threaded pushrods and 4 micro ball links along with 4 2mm
screws, nuts and washers. Thread the ball links onto each end of the pushrods
and secure to the servo arm and control horn with the 2 mm hardware as
shown in the picture. We recommend the use of the Extreme Flight
lightweight electric servo arms as shown. Please note the orientation of the
pushrod in relation to the control horn.
Repeat this process for the other wing half.

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8. Locate the carbon fiber main landing gear, 2 axles, 2 locking nuts, 2
wheels, 2 wheel collars, 2 wheel pants and 2 landing gear mounting bolts and
washers from the hardware package. Place the threaded portion of the axle
through the hole in the carbon gear and screw the lock nut onto the axle, but
do not tighten completely. Place the wheel onto the axle and secure with a
wheel collar. There is a slot pre-cut in the wheel pant to allow it to fit over
the axle. Before installing the wheel pant place a drop of silicon based glue
onto the wheel pant just above the pre-cut slot. This will prevent the wheel
pant from rotating, but allow it to move in the case of a mishap which may
help to prevent damage. Slide the wheel pant into position over the axle and
tighten the nut on the axle, taking care to make sure the wheel pant is
positioned properly. Repeat this process for the remaining wheel pant. Again
this is probably better explained in the following series of pictures.

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