Hangar 9 Pulse XT 40 Plug-N-Play User manual

Wingspan................................. 60.7 in (1540.5mm)
Wing Area .............................. 667 sq in (43 sq dm)
Assembly mAnuAl
Pulse™XT 40
Plug-N-Play™
Length............................................ 50 in (1270mm)
Weight.......................... 5.5–6.25 lb (2.5 kg–2.8 kg)
Specifications
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Table of Contents
ContentsofKit....................................................................3
Radio and Power Systems Requirements ................................................3
Field Equipment Required............................................................3
Optional Field Equipment ............................................................4
Required Tools and Adhesives ........................................................4
Using the Manual ..................................................................4
Before Starting Assembly ............................................................4
Limited Warranty Period .............................................................5
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability ..................................................5
Safety Precautions .................................................................5
Questions, Assistance, and Repairs ....................................................6
Questions or Assistance .............................................................6
Inspection or Repairs ...............................................................6
Warranty Inspection and Repairs.......................................................6
Non-Warranty Repairs...............................................................7
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings .....................................................7
Section 1: Landing Gear Installation ....................................................8
Section 2: Receiver and Battery Installation ..............................................9
Section 3: Tail Installation...........................................................10
Section 4: Spinner Installation .......................................................12
Section 5: Wing Installation .........................................................13
Control Throws ...................................................................14
Recommended Center of Gravity (CG) .................................................15
Pre-Flight.......................................................................15
Range Test Your Radio .............................................................15
Adjusting the Engine...............................................................16
Maintaining Your Pulse XT ARF ......................................................16
Glossary of Terms .................................................................17
2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code....................................18

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Radio and Power Systems Requirements
• 4-channel radio system (minimum) with receiver
Recommended JR®or JR SPORT™Systems
• XP9303
• XP7202
• XP6102
• XP662
• SX600
• S400
Field Equipment Required
• Propeller (11x6) • Fuel
• Long Reach Glow Plug Wrench (HAN2510) • Metered Glow Driver w/Ni-Cd & Charger (HAN7101)
• 2-Cycle Sport Plug (HAN3001) • 2-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3006)
• 4-Cycle Super Plug (HAN3011) • Manual Fuel Pump (HAN118)
Contents of Kit
Replacement Parts
A. Fuselage w/o Engine HAN4101
B. Wing w/o Aluminum Tube HAN4102
C. Tail Set HAN4104
D. Canopy HAN4108
E. Landing Gear HAN4107
F. Painted Cowl HAN4105
G. Painted Wheel Pants HAN4106
Items not shown
Pushrod Set HAN4109
Decal Set HAN4112
Aluminum Wing Tube HAN4103
Wing Bolt Set HAN4110
EP Motor Mount HAN4111
A
B
E
D
C
JR XP6102
JR XP9303
F
G
JR XP7202

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Optional Field Equipment
• Fieldmate™ Pre-built Flight Box (HAN117) • Cleaner & towels
• Blue Block After Run Oil (EVOX1000) • Power Panel (HAN106)
• 12V 7Ah Sealed Battery (HAN102) • PowerPro™ 12V Starter (HAN161)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools
• Adustable wrench • Hobby knife
• Phillips screwdriver (large) • Phillips screwdriver (small)
• Ruler
Adhesives
• Pacer Z-42 Threadlock
Using the Manual
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 box () are performed once, while steps with two boxes () indicate that the step will require
repeating, such as for a right or left wing panel, two servos, etc. Remember to take your time and follow the directions.
Before Starting Assembly
Before beginning the assembly of the Pulse™XT, remove each part from its bag for inspection. Closely inspect the
fuselage, wing panels, rudder, and stabilizer for damage. If you find any damaged or missing parts, contact the place
of purchase.If you find any wrinkles in the covering, use a heat gun or sealing iron to remove them. Use caution while
working around areas where the colors overlap to prevent separating the colors.
HAN100 – Heat Gun
HAN150 – Covering Glove
HAN101 – Sealing Iron
HAN141 – Sealing Iron
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Limited Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the
date of purchase.
Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability
Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined
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 part 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. service
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. reserves 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. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to
change or modify this warranty without notice.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
HORIZON HOBBY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL 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 injury. 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.
Safety Precautions
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 injury or
damage to the product or other property. 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 warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or injury.

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Questions, Assistance, and Repairs
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support 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 service you in the event that you may need any assistance.
Questions or Assistance
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to [e-mail], or call 877.504.0233 toll
free to speak to a service technician.
Inspection or Repairs
If your product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise 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 summary of the problem. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the
shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, 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. Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from defects
in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase.

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Non-Warranty 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. You 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 Service 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 Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
Safety, Precautions, and Warnings
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 property of others.
Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control. This
interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe distance in all directions around
your model, as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic, or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury 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 warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable
battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected
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Required Parts
• Fuselage • Landing gear
• 6-32 x 1/2" socket head screw (3)
• #6 washer (3)
• Wheel pant (right and left)
• 4-40 x 3/8" socket head bolt (4)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Hex wrench: 3/32", 7/64" • Threadlock
Step 1
Attach the landing gear to the bottom of the fuselage using
three 6-32 x 1/2" socket head bolts and three #6 washers.
Put a little threadlock on the bolts to prevent them from
vibrating loose during flight.
Step 2
Secure the wheel pant to the landing gear using two
4-40 x 3/8" socket head screws. Make sure to use
threadlock to prevent the screws from loosening
during flight.
Step 3
Check that the wheel can spin freely without rubbing on
the wheel pant. If it does, loosen the 4mm nut and 4mm
locknut and reposition the wheel so it can spin freely.
Step 4
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to install the remaining
wheel pant.
Section 1: Landing Gear Installation

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Required Parts
• Fuselage
• Receiver battery • Receiver
Step 1
Wrap the receiver and receiver battery in 1/4" (6mm)
foam to protect them from engine vibrations.
Step 2
Plug the servos, extensions and switch harness into the
receiver. Plug the receiver battery and switch harness
together. Place the receiver and receiver battery into the
fuselage.
Step 3
Route the receiver antenna to the rear of the fuselage
using the pre-installed antenna tube.
Note: Do not cut the excess antenna wire as
it will reduce the range of your radio system.
Section 2: Receiver and Battery Installation

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Required Parts
• Fuselage • Rudder assembly
• Stabilizer assembly • 4-40 locknut (2)
• #4 washer
Required Tools and Adhesives
• Adjustable wrench
Step 1
Carefully slide the threaded rods from the rudder
assembly into the stabilizer assembly.
Step 2
Slide the tail assembly into position on the fuselage.
Step 3
Secure the tail assembly to the fuselage using two 4-40
locknuts and two #4 washers.
Note: Do not over-tighten the
nuts and crush the fuselage.
Step 4
Connect the rudder clevis to the rudder control horn. With
the radio system on, check that the rudder is centered. If
not, either thread the clevis on or off the pushrod until the
rudder is centered.
Section 3: Tail Installation