SAB ANTARTICA M138 LIZARD User manual

362mm
1550mm
1380mm
555mm
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Please read this user manual carefully, it contains instructions for the
correct assembly of the KIT.
Please refer to the web site www.sabavio.com for updates and other
important information.
SPECIFICATIONS
Wing Span :
1380mm
Wing Area :
32dm
Maximum Lenght :
1550mm
RTF Weight :
From 6.5 to 7.5 kg ( It depends on the set-up )
Duct Fan :
100-120mm Diameter, 5-10kg Thrust
Battery Suggested :
12S 5000mAh
ESC Suggested :
160/200A
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INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT NOTES
*This radio controlled airplane is not a toy.
*This radio controlled airplane can be very dangerous.
*This radio controlled airplane is a technically complex device which has to be built and handled very carefully.
*This radio controlled airplane must be built following these instructions. This manual provides the necessary information to correctly
assemble the model. It is necessary to carefully follow all the instructions.
*Inexperienced pilots must be monitored by expert pilots.
*All operators must wear safety glasses and take appropriate safety precautions.
*A radio controlled airplane must only be used in open spaces without obstacles, and far enough from people to minimize the possibility of accidents or of injury to property or persons.
*A radio controlled airplane can behave in an unexpected manner, causing loss of control of the model, making it very dangerous.
*Lack of care with assembly or maintenance can result in an unreliable and dangerous model.
*Neither SAB Avio nor its agents have any control over the assembly, maintenance and use of this product. Therefore, no responsibility can be traced back to the
manufacturer. You hereby agree to release SAB Avio from any responsibility or liability arising from the use of this product.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
*Fly only in areas dedicated to the use of RC model.
*Follow all control procedures for the radio frequency system.
*It is necessary that you know your radio system well. Check all functions of the transmitter before every flight.
*The turbine of the model is very dangerous, be aware of the danger they pose and the damage they may cause.
*Never fly in the vicinity of other people.
DAMAGE LIMITS
SAB AVIO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.
Further, in no event shall the liability of SAB Avio exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As SAB Avio 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
SAB Avio reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied.
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This
warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized SAB Avio dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims.
(b) Limitations- SAB AVIO MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NONIFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE
PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy- SAB Avio’s sole obligation hereunder shall be that SAB Avio will, at its option, replace any Product determined by SAB Avio to be defective In the event of a defect, this is the
Purchaser’s exclusive remedy. Replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of SAB Avio. 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
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IMPORTANT NOTE

TOOLS AND ADHESIVES
*Drill with drill bits 2, 3, 4, 5mm.
*Small milling cutter for drill.
*Generic pliers.
*Hexagonal driver, size 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 mm.
*Cyano-acrylate glue.
*Epoxy glue.
*Medium threadlocker (eg. Loctite 243).
*Soldering equipment (for electric wiring).
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS REQUIRED
* Duct Fan 100-120mm Diameter, 5-10kg thrust.
* Landing gear system. ( P/N S0303 ).
* Battery for Duct Fan : 12S 5000mAh.
* ESC 160/200A.
* Batteries for RX / servos : 2S 2500mAh.
* Radio power system.
* 2 Wings servos (15x35 mm mini size, min. 10 KG/cm.
Possible to use also 20x40 standard size)
* 1 Canard servo (20x40 mm standard size, min. 20 KG/cm).
* 1 Steering system servo (15x35 mm Mini size, min. 6 KG/cm).
* Optional 2 Rudder servos (10x30 mm mini Wing, min. 6 KG/cm).
* Accessories, Extensions, Power Connectors.
The assembly process is described in the following chapters. Each chapter provides you with the bag number you will need for that chapter. The information is printed in a red box in the upper right
corner of the page at the beginning of every chapter.
Sand and fit where
necessary
Use CA Glue
Use Epoxy Glue
Use Thread Locker
Medium Strength
( SAB HA116-S)
NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY
Please refer to this manual for assembly instructions for this model. Follow the order of assembly indicated. The instructions are divided into chapters, which are structured in a way that each
step is based on the work done in the previous step. Changing the order of assembly may result in additional or unnecessary steps.
Use thread lockers and retaining compounds as indicated. In general, each bolt or screw that engages with a metal part requires thread lock.
It is necessary to pay attention to the symbols listed below:
BAGxx
Indicates that for this assembly
phase you need materials that are:
BAG xxx.
Important
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NOTES FOR ASSEMBLY

INSIDE THE BOX
* Main fuselage
* Canopy
* Turbine Cover
* Left Wing
* Right Wing
* Left Rudder
* Right Rudder
* Left Canard
* Right Canard
* HARDWARE
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PACKAGING

Canard SX
(S0312-S)
Canard DX
(S0311-S)
BAG1
Collar
(S0023-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M4x12mm
(HC105-S)
Uniball M3
(H0065-S)
Canard Arm Assembly
Canard Arm
Flat Head Cap
Screw M3x8mm
(HC134-S)
Washer
10x 16x1mm
(HC230-S)
Washer
10x 16x1mm
(HC230-S)
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CANARD INSTALLATION

13-15mm
Approx 81mm
SERVO ASSEMBLY
Standard Servo Size 20x40.
LINKAGE ASSEMBLY
Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x6mm
(HC044-S)
Uniball M3
(H0065-S)
Ball Linkage
(H0402-S)
Linkage M3
(H0417-S)
Self Tapping Screw 3x12mm
(HC549-S)
Servo Spacer
(H0075-S)
SERVO
ASSEMBLY
Servo
BAG2
Metal Servo
Horn M3
Ball Linkage
(H0402-S)
It is suggested metal servo horn with M3 hole.
NOTE:
A 2mm hole is suggested
Self Tapping Screw 3x12mm
(HC549-S)
NOTE:
A 2mm hole is suggested
LINKAGE
ASSEMBLED
DX
SX
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CANARD SERVO

LEFT REAR LANDING
GEAR ASSEMBLED
RIGHT REAR LANDING
GEAR ASSEMBLED
Flat Seft Tapping
Screw M3x12mm
(HC548-S)
Flat Seft Tapping
Screw M3x12mm
(HC548-S)
Flat Seft Tapping
Screw M3x12mm
(HC548-S)
For the passage of the wires through
the wall it is possible to use HA021.
Make a 10mm hole diameter.
[HA021]
[HA021]
NOTE:
It is suggested to drill a 2mm
hole before use the screws.
Flat Seft Tapping
Screw M3x12mm
(HC548-S)
LEFT REAR LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY
RETRACT BOX, BAG4
RIGHT REAR LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY
These 2 pages show the assembly of the SAB landing gear p/n S0303. (Optional not included in the basic KIT)
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REAR LANDING GEAR

Servo Arm
(HC044-S)
Steering Arm
Set Screw M3x4
(HC500-S)
Linkage M2x40mm
SERVO GUIDE ASSEMBLY
Mini Servo 15x35
Bottom Special
Screws M3x6mm
Steering
Servo Support
(S0332-S)
LIZARD FRONT RETRACT
GROUP ASSEMBLED
SERVO GUIDE
ASSEMBLED
Plastic Uniball
LIZARD FRONT
LANDING GEAR LEG
NOTE:
Use loctice 243
in all screws
FRONT LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY
FRONT LANDING
GEAR ASSEMBLY
RETRACT BOX, BAG4
Landing Gear Support
(S0326-S)
Nylon Screw
M4x15mm
(S0330-S)
Nylon Screw
M4x15mm
(S0330-S)
Socket head cap
Screws M2x8mm
DO NOT OVER TORQUE
THE NYLON SCREWS
Socket head cap
Screws M2x6mm
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FRONT LANDING GEAR

Seft Tapping Screw M3x12mm
(HC549-S)
LANDING GEAR
ASSEMBLED
BAG4
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FRONT LANDING GEAR

Vector Support is not normally used in the EDF version. To avoid interference with the Dutc Fan it is suggested to cut it. Cut along the red line.
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DUCT FAN ROOM PREPARATION

Rudder Wire
Wing Wire
NOTE:
Protect properly all cables from contact with internal frames.
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WING / RUDDER WIRE INSTALLATION

Landing Gear Wire
Landing Gear Wire
NOTE:
Protect properly all cables from contact with internal frames.
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LANDING GEAR WIRE INSTALLATION

Socket Head Cap
Screws M3x10mm
(HC056-S)
Seft Head Cap
Screws M3x10mm
(HC136-S)
Washer
3.2x 6x0.5mm
Washer
3.2x 6x0.5mm
NOTE
You can adjust the canopy Clamp plate to get the perfect match with the canopy.
Component Plate
(S0325-S)
Canopy Clamp
(S0237-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screws M3x10mm
(HC056-S)
[HA010]
BAG5
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CANOPY CLAMP

The Following drawing shows a typical installation.
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COMPONENTS

Glue around under support
BAG6
Socket Tapping Cap
Screw M3x10mm
(HC136-S)
ESC
ESC Mount
(S0335-S)
Double Side-Tape
ESC SUPPORT
Check the length of the screws
to avoid damaging the fuselage.
Before gluing, check the positioning in
according with your ESC.
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COMPONENTS

Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x22mm
(HC086-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x22mm
(HC086-S)
Turbine Spacer
(S0323-S)
Block Nut M3
(S0323-S)
FAN
Check the assembly center point of your own FAN. Use this dimension to define the drilling position. Use the wood spacer to find the correct height position.
NOTE: We recommend installing the FAN after a preliminary check about CG.
BAG7
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FAN ASSEMBLY

Aprrox 125mm
Aprrox 21mm
Thread Lock M3x97
(S0330-S)
Plastic Uniball M3
(H0402-S)
BAG8
NOTE: Use loctice in all screws
SERVO LEFT WING ASSEMBLY
Mini Servo
Servo Mount
(S0320-S)
Flat Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC125-S)
Alu Servo Mount
[S0044]
Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x6mm
(HC044-S)
SERVO RIGHT WING ASSEMBLY
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2x8mm
(HC020-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC020-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M3x6mm
(HC044-S)
Mini Servo
Servo Arm
Alu Servo Mount
[S0044]
Servo Mount
(S0320-S)
Uniball
(H0064-S)
Uniball
(H0064-S)
Servo Arm
Flat Head Cap
Screw M2.5x8mm
(HC125-S)
Plastic Uniball M3
(H0402-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2x6mm
(HC004-S)
Socket Head Cap
Screw M2x6mm
(HC004-S)
The 4 holes without
countersinking need for
use a standard size servo.
In this case use the bigger
servo mount S0042
The 4 holes without
countersinking need for
use a standard size servo.
In this case use the bigger
servo mount S0042
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SERVO WING ASSEMBLY

Aprrox 142mm
BAG8
Nut M2.5
(HC200-S)
SERVO RIGHT WING
ASSEMBLED
Flat Tapping
Screws M3x10mm
(HC548-S)
INSTALLATION SERVO RIGHT WING
SERVO LEFT WING
ASSEMBLED
Flat Tapping
Screws M3x10mm
(HC548-S)
INSTALLATION SERVO LEFT WING
Nut M2.5
(HC200-S)
Metal Uniball
(S0330-S)
Metal Uniball
(S0330-S)
Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x15mm
(HC028-S)
Socket Head Cap Screw M2.5x15mm
(HC028-S)
Wing Block Screw
Nut M5
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INSTALLATION OF THE SERVO WINGS