Phase3 Squall edf Installation instructions

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT Before beginning assembly, please read and understand the warnings listed on the next page.

Failure to read and understand these warnings could lead to bodily harm and/or injury. The Phase 3 Models Squall EDF, is

not intended for those under 14 years of age, unless closely supervised by an adult.

Includes High-Performance

Brushless Motor, Ducted Fan

Assembly and Brushless

Electronic Speed Controller

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

Wingspan: 650mm (25.6”)

Length: 885mm (34.8”)

Weight RTF: Squall! 600~650g (21.2~22.9oz)

Squall! HP 650~780g (22.9~27.5oz)

Motor RPM: 45,000~50,000

Motor: Squall! - 3800KV (11.1v) Brushless

Squall! HP - 3400KV (14.8v) Brushless

ESC: Squall! - 40A (11.1v) Brushless

Squall! HP - 45A HP (14.8v) Brushless

Radio Required: 4 channel with elevon mixing and three

9~10g micro servos

Battery Required: Squall! - 3 cell 2500mAh 20C Li-Po

Squall! HP - 4 cell 2500mAh 20C Li-Po

• Moulded Lightweight Airframe

• High-Efficiency Ducted Fan Unit Included

• High-RPM Brushless Motor Included

• 45 Amp Brushless Speed Controller Included

• Extensive Decal Sheet Included

• Fast and Easy Assembly

• Over 100 High-Resolution Colour Photos to Guide You

CAUTION The Phase 3 Models Squall EDF is designed for intermediate to advanced pilots. It is not intended for beginners.

It is not a trainer!

High performance EDF model with

3800KV motor and 5 bladed fan

for 3 cell Li-Po batteries.

Super-high performance EDF model with 3400KV

motor and 3 bladed fan for 4 cell Li-Po batteries.

4 Cell Version

3 Cell Version

Version 1 May 2009

Phase 3 Models

P.O. Box No. 402

Texaco Road PO

New Territories, Hong Kong

Made in Taiwan Squall! EDF ARTF - Product Number PH019

Squall! HP EDF ARTF - Product Number PH020

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FOR YOUR SAFETY - PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS!

•

DO NOT

fly

your

aircraft

if

another

aircraft

is

on

the

same

frequency

as

you

•

NEVER

fly

your

aircraft

from

the

street

or

at

night.

Always

fly

in

an

open

area

free

from

obstructions.

• When

flying,

make

sure

that

any

spectators

are

behind

you.

• Always

be

conscious

of

the

spinning

rotor.

Be

careful

not

to

allow

loose

clothing

to

be

draw

in

the

rotor.

• Because

your

aircraft

is

operated

by

radio

control,

it

is

important

to

make

sure

that

you

are

always

using

fresh

and/or

fully

charged

batteries.

NEVER

allow

the

batteries

to

run

low

or

your

could

lose

control

of

the

aircraft.

•

NEVER

attempt

to

disassemble

any

of

the

aircraft’s

components

especially

the

electronics.

•

DO NOT

DO NOTDO NOT

allow

any

of

the

elecrical

components

to

get

wet

or

electrical

damage

may

occur.

• You

should

complete

a

successful

range

check

of

your

radio

control

equipment

prior

to

each

new

day

of

flying,

or

prior

to

the

first

flight

of

a

new

or

repaired

model

aircraft.

• If

your

airplane

gets

dirty,

do

not

use

any

solvents

to

clean

it.

Solvents

will

damage

the

foam

and

plastic.

Use

a

dry

cloth

to

clean

any

dirt

from

the

outside

of

the

aircraft.

• Always

turn

on

your

transmitter

before

turning

on

the

aircraft

and

always

turn

off

the

aircraft

before

turning

off

the

transmitter.

• Always

unplug

the

Li-Po

battery

when

not

flying

the

aircraft.

•

NEVER

cut

the

receiver

antenna

shorter

or

you

could

loseloselose

control

of

the

aircraft

during

flight.

• When

flying

the

aircraft,

make

sure

your

transmitter

antenna

is

completely

extended.

•

NEVER

attempt

to

disassemble

or

modify

any

of

the

radio

control

system

components.

GENERAL WARNINGS

RADIO SYSTEM WARNINGS

• This

product

may

explode

or

catch

fire.

Serious

injury

can

result

from

misuse.

Serious

injury,

loss

of

property,

fire

and

death

can

result

from

misuse

of

this

product.

• All

instructions,

warnings

and

cautions

must

be

followed

at

all

times.

Failure

to

do

so

can

lead

to

serious

injury

or

fire.

•

DO NOT

use

this

product

before

reading

and

understanding

all

directions

and

warnings.

•

DO NOT

use

or

charge

if

the

battery

is

hot.

•

DO NOT

leave

in

direct

sunlight

or

in

a

hot

car

or

storage

area.

•

DO NOT

overcharge.

Maximum

voltage

for

each

pack

must

be

followed.

•

DO NOT

get

wet

or

expose

to

moisture.

•

DO NOT

short-circuit

the

Li-Po

battery.

• ONLY

discharge

and

charge

the

Li-Po

battery

outdoors

or

in

a

firesafe

container.

•

DO NOT

leave

the

Li-Po

battery

connected

when

not

in

use.

•

DO NOT

operate

or

charge

unattended.

•

DO NOT

use

the

product

if

you

do

not

understand

the

warnings

and

proper

use

of

the

product.

• Always

let

the

Li-Po

battery

cool

and

“rest”

between

uses

and

charging.

• We

recommend

the

use

of

a

firesafe

container

when

charging

or

storing.

•

DO NOT

charge

inside

your

car

or

inside

your

house.

• Inspect

the

Li-Po

battery

before

each

use

for

swelling

or

other

malformation.

If

the

cell

has

ballooned,

it

MUST

be

discarded.

• First

check

the

polarity

and

then

connect

Li-Po

battery

to

your

charger.

• In

use,

do

not

over-discharge

or

exceed

maximum

discharge.

• When

handling

the

Li-Po

battery,

remember

not

to

poke,

bend

or

damage

the

cells.

The

cell’s

outer

casing

is

soft

and

can

be

damaged.

cells

must

never

exceed

160

Fahrenheit

(71º

C)

for

any

reason.

LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERY WARNINGS

YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE CHARGING

YOUR BATTERY

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Phase 3

Models Squall! EDF. Before completing

the final assembly of your new aircraft,

please carefully read through this

assembly manual in its entirety. Doing

so will ensure your success the first time around.

Note that the construction method is identical for

Squall! and Squall! HP - only the motor, fan and

ESC differ between the two models. Squall! is for

3 cell Li-Po batteries and Squall! HP is for 4 cell

Li-Po batteries

casing

is

soft

and

• Remember,

the

degrees

Fahrenheit

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Phase 3

Models Squall! EDF. Before completing

the final assembly of your new aircraft,

please carefully read through this

assembly manual in its entirety. Doing

so will ensure your success the first time around.

Note that the construction method is identical for

Squall! and Squall! HP - only the motor, fan and

ESC differ between the two models. Squall! is for

3 cell Li-Po batteries and Squall! HP is for 4 cell

Li-Po batteries

Check our website for more information

on this and other exciting Phase 3 Models!

www.phase3models.com

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SQUALL - KIT CONTENTS

Decal Sheet

Fuselage Bottom

Canopy

Wing Panels

Fin

Ducted Fan

Brushless ESC

Exhaust Cone

Fuselage Top

Hardware Pack

ITEMS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE SQUALL

LiPo Battery

Squall! - 3S 2500mAh 20C or

Squall! HP - 4S 2500mAh 20C

Receiver

3 x 300mm Servo Extension Leads

3 x Micro Servos

9 - 10g

Rapid Epoxy

4mm Gold

Connectors

Transmitter with

Elevon Mixing

Rapid Epoxy

LiPo Battery

Charger DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR

CYANOACRYLATE (C/A) GLUE

Servo

Covers

Nose Cone

Intake Lip

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Step 1

Mix up a quantity of rapid epoxy and

apply to the wing root ensuring that it is

thoroughly coated.

Step 2

Push the wing panel firmly against the

mating surfaces of the fuselage ensuring

that it is correctly aligned.

Step 3

Apply strips of tape to hold the wing in

place as the epoxy cures. Wipe off any

excess adhesive before it sets.

Step 4

Repeat the process for the second wing

panel, again using sufficient rapid epoxy.

Step 5

Apply strips of tape to hold the wing in

place as the epoxy cures.

ASSEMBLING THE SQUALL EDF

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Step 6

Prepare your elevon servos by connecting

a pair of 300mm extension leads.

Step 7

Test fit the servo in its moulded cut-out,

then apply a smear of epoxy to the servo.

Step 8

Push the servo into position ensuring that

the lead exits in its moulded slot and the

output horn is to the rear.

Step 9

Ensure that there is no excess lead trapped

under the servo through the surface of the

wing by gently pulling the lead taut.

Step 10

Glue the second servo in position, again

ensuring the lead is pulled down into its

moulded slot.

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Step 11

To ensure adequate battery cooling, we

recommend opening up an air exit from

the battery bay into the duct.

Step 12

Using a large round file or Permagrit tool

as shown here, continue to open up the air

exit.

Step 13

An exit hole of approximately 30mm

diameter will ensure adequate cooling air

is drawn over the battery during high load

conditions.

Step 14

To allow cooling air in, we recommend

making two entry holes in the front of the

fuselage as shown.

Step 15

Make the second hole on the other side of

the fuselage in the same position.

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Step 16

Use a couple of strips of masking tape

to retain the elevon servo leads in their

respective slots.

Step 17

Prior to fitting the control horns, trim away

the clear hinging tape from the slots in the

elevon.

Step 18

Locate a control horn and insert from the

top side of elevon. Note that the horn is

orientated forwards.

Step 19

Push the horn down into place ensuring

that it is flush with the top surface of the

elevon.

Step 20

Slide an elevon horn retaining plate over

the horn, noting its orientation.

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Step 21

Squeeze the two parts together until

the bottom of the horn is flush with the

underside of the elevon.

Step 22

Locate a control horn self tapping screw

and install through the top of the horn and

into the retaining plate.

Step 23

Do not over tighten the retaining screw -

you do not want to crush the elevon.

Step 24

Fit the second elevon horn using the same

procedure.

Step 25

Locate a moulded clevis and threaded

pushrod. Screw the clevis onto the rod until

the thread is just visible through the clevis.

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Step 26

Ensuring the servo and elevon are centred,

fit the clevis in its horn and mark the

position the pushrod crosses the outer hole

in the servo horn.

Step 27

Form a z-bend at the marked point and cut

off the excess pushrod wire as shown.

Step 28

Connect the prepared z-bend to the servo

horn’s outermost hole. This should be

approximately 10mm out from the servo’s

centre.

Step 29

Adjust the pushrod’s length by screwing the

clevis in or out until the elevon is centred.

Now push the clevis into the control horn

until it clicks.

Step 30

Complete the second elevon linkage using

the same procedure above.

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Step 31

Prepare the ESC by soldering on your choice

of connectors. We recommend 4mm gold

bullet connectors. Ensure the polarity is

correct.

Step 32

Test fit the fan unit, noting the wires fit in

the moulded channel under the fin mount.

Apply epoxy sparingly as you may wish to

remove the fan unit at some point in the

future.

Step 33

Glue the fan unit in position making sure

none of the wires are trapped. Hold in

place until the epoxy cures.

Step 34

Prepare your rudder servo’s control horn as

shown. Centre the servo.

Step 35

Check the fit of your servo in the moulded

recess and trim the foam if necessary. Apply

a small quantity of epoxy to the servo.

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Step 36

Glue the servo in position noting its

orientation with the servo horn to the rear

of the fin.

Step 37

Ensure the base of the servo does not

protrude below the base of the fin.

Step 38

Before fitting the rudder control horn, trim

away the clear hinging tape from the slot

in the rudder.

Step 39

Fit a control horn through the rudder and

fit a retaining plate in the same way as the

elevon control horns were fitted.

Step 40

Complete the installation of the horn by

installing a self tapping screw through the

control horn and into the retaining plate.

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Step 41

Prepare a rudder pushrod by screwing a

clevis onto the rod until the thread is just

visible through the clevis.

Step 42

Centre the rudder servo and the rudder. Fit

the clevis in its horn and mark the position

the pushrod crosses the hole in the servo

horn one in from the outermost.

Step 43

Form a z-bend at the marked point and cut

off the excess pushrod wire as shown.

Step 44

Adjust the pushrod’s length by screwing the

clevis in or out until the rudder is centred.

Now push the clevis into the control horn

until it clicks.

Step 45

Thread the rudder servo lead though the

opening in the top of the fuselage and

ensure that the motor leads are pushed

down into their recess.

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Step 46

Mix up some epoxy and thoroughly cover

the base of the fin taking care not to get

epoxy on the servo or motor leads.

Step 47

Pulling the rudder servo lead down into the

duct, glue the fin in position ensuring that it

is square and perpendicular to the wing.

Step 48

Once the epoxy has cured, turn the model

over and attach a 300mm extension lead

to the rudder servo.

Step 49

Attach a length of double sided tape or

Velcro (hook and loop) to the electronic

speed controller.

Step 50

Secure the speed controller in its moulded

recess in the fuselage duct as shown.

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Step 51

Feed the servo extension leads through the

air exit hole and into the radio bay.

Step 52

Hold all leads in place in the duct using

clear tape or masking tape. Do not allow

leads to remain loose in the duct as there is

a risk they will be drawn into the fan.

Step 53

Mix up sufficient rapid epoxy and coat the

bottom of the lower cowl and sparingly

apply epoxy to the fan unit recess to secure

the fan unit to the cowl.

Step 54

Glue the lower cowl in position making sure

it is firmly pressed into its recessed slots.

Ensure that the rear of the cowl is aligned

with the rear of the fuselage.

Step 55

Use small strips of masking tape to

accurately hold the cowl in position as the

epoxy cures.

SEE PAGE 25 - SETTING UP THE ESC

YOU CAN NOW TEST THE ESC AND FAN

UNIT. ENSURE THE FAN ROTATES ANTI-

CLOCKWISE VIEWED FROM THE FRONT.

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Step 56

Now apply epoxy to the inside of the pre-

painted, moulded intake lip as shown.

Step 57

Glue the intake lip moulding in position

making sure that any excess epoxy that

squeezes out is wiped off.

Step 58

Use small strips of masking tape to ensure

the moulded intake lip is held tightly to the

cowl as the epoxy cures.

Step 59

Mix up a small amount of epoxy and apply

to the inside of the moulded tailpipe.

Step 60

Slide the tailpipe in position and apply a

couple of strips of tape to secure it while

the epoxy cures.

IMPORTANT: IF YOU PLAN TO FIT THE

OPTIONAL VECTORED THRUST UNIT

DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL

- PLEASE OMIT STEP 59 AND 60 AND DO

NOT FIT THE MOULDED TAILPIPE.

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Step 61

Apply more epoxy to the inside of the

moulded nosecone.

Step 62

Slide the nosecone in position. Wipe off any

excess epoxy that squeezes out.

Step 63

Locate the servo cover mouldings. Trim

them with a sharp knife using the moulded

lines as a guide.

Step 64

Apply a tiny smear around the perimeter

of the first elevon servo cover. Do not apply

too much adhesive.

Step 65

Glue the cover in position and hold or

apply a small strip of masking tape while

the epoxy cures.

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Step 66

Repeat for the second elevon servo cover.

Step 67

Carefully trim the rudder servo cover to

clear the output horn. Now apply a smear

of epoxy to the perimeter of the cover.

Step 68

Glue the cover in position and hold or

apply a small strip of masking tape while

the epoxy cures.

Step 69

Trim the decals from decal sheet leaving a

small perimeter of clear around each.

Remove just one corner of the backing

paper and position the decal correctly.

Step 70

Carefully remove the remaining backing

paper while rubbing down the decal. Work

slowly to avoid any wrinkles.

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Step 71

Once applied, carefully cut through the

decal where the rudder separates from the

fin.

Step 72

Ensure that you don’t cut the hinge tape,

run a sharp knife through the decal when

the rudder hinges.

Step 73

Apply the main wing decal in the same

way buy only removing a corner of backing

paper to start with.

Step 74

Carefully remove the remaining backing

paper while rubbing down the decal. Work

slowly to avoid any wrinkles.

Step 75

Using a ruler and sharp knife, run a sharp

knife through the decal when the elevon

hinges. Work carefully to ensure that you

don’t cut the hinge tape.

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Step 76

Use the back of your knife to smooth the

cut decal down into the hinge line.

Step 77

Apply the decals to the other wing panel

and fin. Now add the all-important Squall!

decal.

Step 78

Just the Phase 3 decals to add to each side

of the fuselage and the top of the model is

complete.

Step 79

Turn the model over and apply the longer

black strip to the front of the model. Apply

the end of the decal in the duct (just in front

of the air exit hole

Step 80

Work forward to the nose, carefully

removing the backing paper and rubbing

down the decal as you go.

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Step 81

Use a sharp knife to trim the decal flush

with the moulded nosecone.

Step 82

Starting from the intake lip, apply the

second black decal to the underside of the

cowl.

Step 83

Trim the rear of the decal flush with the

moulded tailpipe using a sharp knife.

Step 84

The underwing decals are best applied

singly, but you can mark their positions

with a pencil before separating them from

the decal sheet.

Step 85

Apply the second stripe ensuring that it

remains parallel to the first or use the pencil

guide marks you made. Rub down the

decal as you remove the backing paper.

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