Serpent F110 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
& REFERENCE GUIDE

INTRODUCTION
Serpent created a highly competitive electric 1/10th
scale F1 car with the F110, which like all our previous
cars, has been designed to win straight from the box.
Featuring a number of truly innovative features such
as a link-type rear support, which combines with
the alu tube and a central shockaborber, to control
the movement and grip of of the rear end. With top
quality materials throughout, the F110 should see
you in the winners circle in no time. In fact everything
associated with this car is of the highest quality, from
the packaging and supplied manuals, right through
to the product and race support.
INSTRUCTIONS
Serpent’s long tradition of excellence extends to the
instruction manuals, and this instruction manual
is no exception. The easy-to-follow layout is richly
illustrated with 3D-rendered full-color images to
make your building experience quick and easy.
Following the instructions will result in a well-built,
high-performance race-car that will soon be able to
unleash its full potential at the racetrack.
INSTRUCTIONS, hOw TO USe
The kit includes bags, with bagnumbers, which
refer to the same step in the manual. Open only the
indicated bag(s) per step and nish that part of the
assembly. Remaining parts will be needed lateron in
the assembly process.
SeTUP
In certain assembly steps you need to make basic
adjustments, which will give you a good initial setup
for your Serpent F110. Fine-tuning the initial setup
is an essential part of building a high-performance
racecar like your F110.
eXPLODeD VIewS AND PARTS LIST
The exploded views and parts lists for the Serpent
F110 are presented in the Reference Guide section
in the back of this manual. The exploded views show
all the parts of a particular assembly step along with
the Serpent part number. The parts lists indicate the
part number andname of each part for easy reference
when ordering.
CUSTOmeR SeRVICe
Serpent has made a strong effort to make this
manual as complete and clear as possible. Additional
info may be published in our website: www.serpent.
com or you may ask your dealer or the Serpent
distributor for advice, or email Serpent direct: info@
serpent.com
The Serpent Facebook, Twitter and Youtube pages give
additional means of support and communications.
SAfeTy
Read and take note of the ‘Read this First section’
before proceeding to assemble the car-kit. This car-
kit is intended for persons aged 16 or older.
Read this rst!
- This is a highly technical hobby product, intended to be used in a safe
racing environment. This car is capable of speeds in excess of 80 km/h or
50mph. Please follow these guidelines when building and operating this
model.
- Parental guidance is required when the builder/user of this car is under
16.
- Follow the building instructions. If in doubt, contact your dealer or
importer.
- Be sure to use the proper tools when assembling the car. Always exercise
caution when using electric tools, knives and other sharp objects.
- Be careful when using liquids like lubrication oil, fuel or glue. Do not
swallow.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instruction in case you experience irritation
after using the product.
- Be careful when operating the car. Stay away from any rotating parts
such as wheels, gears and transmission. Stay away from motor, engine and
exhaust pipe system or speedo during and immediately after use, as these
parts may be very hot. We advise to use protective hand cloves.
- Only operate this car in a safe environment, like a special racing track or
a closed parking lot. Avoid using this car on public roads, crowded places
or near infants.
- Before operating this car, always check the mechanical status of the car.
Also check that the transmitter and receiver frequencies correspond and
are not used by any other racer at the same time. Check that the batteries
of the transmitter and receiver- are fully charged.
- After use, always check all the mechanics of the car. We advise to clean
the car immediately after use, and inspect the parts for wear or fractures.
Replace when necessary. Do not use water, methanol, thinner or other
solvents to clean the car.
- Empty the fuel tank (depending on model) if needed and disconnect the
receiver battery.
- Store the car in a dry and heated place to avoid corrosion of metal parts.
- Avoid using this car in wet conditions as the water will cause corrosion on
the metal parts and bearings and these parts will cease to function properly.
If driven in the wet, ensure that all the electric equipment is waterproofed
and after use, that all moving parts are dried immediately.

Length after assembly
Each step contains a variety of numbers, lines, and symbols. The numbers represent the
order in which the parts should be assembled. The lines and symbols are described below.
Assembly path of one item into another
Group of items (within lines) should be assembled
first
Direction the item should be moved
Glue one item to another
Press/Insert one item into another
Connect one item to another
Gap between two items
Apply transmission grease (Grey), threadlock*
(Blue), CA glue* (Red) or silicone grease (Orange).
(*Items not included.)
Step number; the order in which you should
assemble the indicated parts
USING THE MANUAL
1
SECTION A:
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

2
Page
7
1
Page
6
A
To prevent the risk of the carbon fibre splitting in the event of a crash you should apply
CA Glue around the chassis’ edge and the power pod plate external and internal edge
as shown in red below.
KIT Bag
1
A
1
2
M3x14
4mm Ride Height spacer
(rubber tyres).
Nylock Nut M3 Low Alu
CA Glue

4
A
Page
9
Page
8
3
A
M3x16
M3x16
4.1
4.2
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
1
2
Use the following servo
saver insert with this
brand of servos:
23 - Sanwa / KO / JR
24 - Hitec
25 - Futaba (default)
4.4
Nylock nut M3
Nylock nut M3
3x6x0.5
3x6x0.5
3x7x7
NOT INCLUDeD
NOTE: It is needed to remove the servo
holes of the bottom part of the servo
before going onto the step 4.4.
4.3
NOT INCLUDeD

Page
11
6
A
Page
10
5
A
Bag
2
5.1
5.2
1
2
20 mm
M3x6
3
4
2
1
5
M3x6
M3x3
Assemble the pivot-ball in the inner hole
of the steeringblock as default setup.
10.5 mm
Steeringblock assembly detail view

Page
13
8
A
Page
12
7
A7.1 7.2
7.3
15 mm
13 mm
M3x10
M2.2x6
M3x10
M3x8
M3x6
1
2
Do not fully tighten these screws
yet; fully tighten in step A12
Nylock nut M3
3
4
21
5
67
Trackrod M3x23 Trackrod M3x26
Approx. 30 mm
Detail view

Page
15
10
A
Page
14
9
A
Bag
3
M3x16
M3x16
Nylock nut M3
3x6x6
M3x6
1
2
3
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
3x6x0.5
M3x5

Page
17
12
A
Page
16
11
A
M3x5
1
2
2
1
M2x6
M2x6
M3x6
M3x6
3x5x2
3x5x2
Adjust movement
and play with these
screws
Tighten these
screws after
assembling the
links (see step 8)

13B
A
Page
19
Page
18
13A
A
Bag
4
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
M3x6
M3x8
M3x8
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M3x6
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
M2.5X5
Note: see also pages 25-27 Note: see also pages 25-27
Configuration for 2S Standard Lipo Configuration for 2S Shorty Lipo

Page
21
Page
20
14
A
M3x6
M3x10
M3x6
Detail view side
spring
1
2
3
15
A
M3x10
Fill the tube with
heavy silicon oil
(15000 cst)
15.1
15.2
1
2
3
1
2

Page
23
Page
22
16
A
1/4x3/8
1/4x3/8
1/4x3/8
Note Spring washer
orientation.
Spur gear is NOT
INCLUDeD in the
kit. Assemble the
proper Spur for your
set-up.
1
2
17
A
Bag
5
1/4x3/8 Flanged
1/4x3/8 Flanged
Note insert orientation. Assemble
as basic setup for rubber tyres 0/20
insert.
1
2
3
M3X3
6.5x8x0.25
6.5x8x0.25
HOW TO ADJUST THE BALL-DIFF: In order to tighten
or loosen the ball-diff, you should follow the next two
steps:
1
2
Push a pin or a
Allen tool through
the Diff Hub slot
into the hole of the
adjusting nut
Turn clockwise
to tighten or
anticlockwise to
loosen the ball diff

Page
25
A
18
Page
24
NOT INCLUDeD
1
2
3
4
M3X6
M3X6
M3X6
M2.5X8
M3X5
Note position of the shock
ball joint (basic setup)
19A
A
NOT
INCLUDeD
NOT
INCLUDeD
NOT
INCLUDeD
M3X10
Tip: Use double sided tape to mount the ESC and RX
to the sideplates.
Note: When using a
2S Standard Lipo the
ESC and Receiver-RX
are installed on the
sideplates as shown.
(Page 26 shows Shorty
Lipo set-up).
Electronics position with standard 2S Lipo

Page
27
19C
A
Page
26
19B
A
NOT
INCLUDeD
NOT
INCLUDeD
NOT
INCLUDeD
M3X10
Tip: Use double sided tape to mount the ESC and RX
to the chassisplate.
Note: When using a
Shorty 2S Lipo install
ESC and RX as shown.
(Page 25 shows
Standard 2S Lipo set-
up).
Electronics configuration for using 2S STANDARD Lipo Batteries
Electronics configuration for using 2S SHORT Lipo Batteries
Electronics position with Shorty 2S Lipo

Page
29
Page
28
20
A
Bag
6
20.1
20.9
Use some silicone oil
during assembly
Use some Locktite to
x the nut
20.2 20.3
20.10
20.4 20.5 20.6
20.7 20.8
RCM SHOCK ASSEMBLY
Use some silicone oil
during assembly
1
2
Assemble the
top of the
shock. This will
press the mem-
brane into the
shocktop
Remove the top
of the shock
Fill the shock
body with
the supplied
shock
absorber oil.
Slowly move
the shockrod
up and down
to let the
airbubles
escape.
Close the top
of the shock
10.5 mm
Assemble the
spring and
spring-cup (align
correctly) to
complete the
shock
Check the
default set-up
sheet for the
correct piston
to use
Nut M2.5
2.5x6x0.5 21
A
Insert the
o-ring inside
the nut
Measure
fully
extended

Page
31
Page
30
22
A
M2X4
M2X4
M2X4
M2X4
M4X14
M3X8
M3X6
M3X6
1
23
4
23
A
Pinion is NOT
INCLUDeD in the
kit. Assemble the
proper pinion for
your set-up
M3X3

Page
32
A
24
Nylock nut M4
Nylock Nut M4
5x10x4
M3x4
Body, wheels and
tyres are NOT
included SECTION B:
REFERENCE GUIDE
5x8x0.3
5x8x0.1

Page
35
Page
34
1
BFRONT ASSEMBLY
2
BREAR ASSEMBLY
411282
401582
411042
411048
411060
411163
411187
411206
411206
411206
411207
411207
411231
411253
411063
411253
411253
411283
411283
411288
411295
411296
411297
See parts list
411305
411299
401057
411300
902138
411295
411192
411192
411199
411199
411199
411199
411200
411201
411201
411202
411202
411207
411207
411259
411286
411286
411291
See parts list
See parts list
411289
411072
411312
110448
411307
411303
411304
411285
1650
411072
411310
411308
411310
411074
411074
110132
110132
110402
110402
110402
110415
110415
110108 110108
110108
110447
110122
110122
110108
110116
110137
110124
110100
110156
110402
110402
110132
110108
110108
110122
110157
110410
110410
110410
110410
110161
110161
110161
110161
110402
110122
110122
110166
110104
110154
110122
110415
110415
110108
110154
110122
411253
110122
110116
110428
411284
110428
110129
411143
110184

Page
37
B
3
Page
36
BALL DIFF ASSEMBLY
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
4
BFINAL ASSEMBLY
411294
411293
411298
411007
411070
411197
411249
411287
1650
411070
1315
160111
160111
160102
160111
160111
110438
110437
See parts list
160108
160104
909405
160106
160105
6442
160110
160107
411186
411069
160105
411075
411186
411309
411251
411166
411075
411290
411306
411301
411302
110116
110108
110122
110182
110423
110424
110124
110138
110122
110116
110403
110136
110128
See parts list

Page
39
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38
5
Bf110
410060 Serpent F110 1/10 2wd
DeCALS
1886 Decal Serpent black/white 1/10 (2)
1888 Decal Serpent chrome 1/10 (2)
411311 Decal b/w F110 (2)
fRONT SUSPeNSION
401057 Trackrod M3x26mm (2)
401582 Servo-saver 1/10 with inserts 23-24-25
411042 Pivot ball front suspension (2)
411048 Adjust nut for front suspension
411060 Kingpin (2)
411063 Pivot ball threaded upper arm (2)
411143 Stop nut m3 low (10)
411163 Snapring 2.3mm (10)
411187 Pivotball with shaft (2)
411206 Balljoint 4.5 (4)
411207 Balljoint 4.5 short (2)
411231 Steering blocks L+R S100
411231 Steering blocks L+R S100
411253 Pivotball uni 4.5mm (4)
411283 Suspension arm L+R carbon F110
411288 Servomount F110
411293 Front bumper F110
411294 Front wing F110 (big+small)
411295 Front arm connector L+R F110
411296 Front bulkhead F110
411297 Front arm extensions lw L+R F110
411298 Bodypost front F110 (2)
411299 Wheelaxle front F110 (2)
411300 Trackrod M3x36 (2)
411305 Front rideheight shim set F110 (6)
902138 Trackrod M3x23 (2)
Optional
401130 Trackrod M3x26mm alu (2)
411106 Kingpin TiN
411218 Front spring 22lbs S120L (2)
411219 Front spring 18lbs S120L (2)
411220 Front spring 26lbs S120L (2)
CeNTRAL ASSemBLy
1650 Steel balls 5.8mm (4)
411007 Antenna
411070 Body mount rear (2)
411192 Side-link S120L (2)
411197 Center shock mount alu
411199 Pivot ball S120L (5)
411200 Pod pivot support S120L
411201 Standoff alu S120L (2)
411202 Spring retainer S120L (4)
411207 Balljoint 4.5 short (2)
411249 Shockbracket lower carbon S100
411253 Pivotball uni 4.5mm (4)
411259 Tube set S120L
411282 Chassis carbon F110
411286 Bodypost plate L+R carbon F110
411287 Top plate carbon F110
411291 Top plate post F110 (2)
411308 Batterymount F110 (2)
411310 Side electronics mount L+R carbon F110
Optional
411208 Side spring 4.5lbs S120L (2)
411209 Side spring 5.0lbs S120L (2)
411210 Side spring 5.5lbs S120L (2)
411211 Side spring 6.0lbs S120L (2)
411212 Side spring 6.5lbs S120L (2)
411213 Side spring 7.0lbs S120L (2)
PARTS LIST
6
BReAR ASSemBLy
411072 Bearing holder-set (9x2)
411284 Lower pod plate carbon F110
411285 Top pod plate carbon F110
411303 Pod bulkhead left F110
411304 Pod bulkhead right F110
411307 Rear pod support plate carbon F110
411312 Rear wing F110 white
411309 Rear axle F110
411289 Wheelhub left F110
Optional
411292 Rear wing F110 black
DIffeReNTIAL
411069 Differential balls steel 1/8” (12)
411166 Diff spring washer (4)
411186 Diff washer S120L (2)
411251 Rear axle cone S100/120
411290 Diffhub F110
411301 Diffhub insert F110
411302 Diffhub lock pin F110 (2)
411306 Diff adjust nut F110
Optional
411107 Diff balls. 1/8 ceramic (12)
ShOCK ABSORBeRS
6442 O-ring adj.nut (10)
160102 Shock RCM shaft short (2)
160104 Shock RCM body alu (2)
160105 Shock RCM bottom (2)
160106 Shock RCM top nut (2)
160107 Shock RCM membrame (4)
160108 Shock RCM bushings (8)
160110 Shock RCM bottom O-ring (8)
160111 Shock RCM parts frame nylon short (14)
160121 Shock top RCM shock (2)
160122 Shock balljoint short on-road (2)
909405 Shock adj nut alu +o-ring (4)
Optional
160109 Shock RCM bushing machined (8)
160115 Shock RCM shaft short tin coated (2)
160117 Shock piston RCM machined 1-hole (4)
160118 Shock piston RCM machined 2-hole (4)
160119 Shock piston RCM machined 3-hole (4)
160120 Shock piston RCM machined 4-hole (4)
160297 Spring grey short (2.6/14.8) TC (2)
160298 Spring black short (2.9/16.5) TC (2)
160299 Spring green short (3.5/19.9) TC (2)
160300 Spring white L23 (2.3/13) (2)
160301 Spring yellow L23 (2.8/16) (2)
160302 Spring orange L23 (3.4/19.5) (2)
BODymOUNT
411040 Body adjust nut (4)
411070 Body mount rear (2)
411286 Bodypost plate L+R carbon F110
411298 Bodypost front F110 (2)
BeARINGS
1315 Ballbearing 5x10x4 (2)
411074 Ball bearing anged 1/4x3/8x1/8 (2)
411075 Ball bearing 1/4x3/8x1/8 (2)
SPURGeARS / PINIONS
120004 Spur gear 64P / 90T
120005 Spur gear 64P / 92T
120006 Spur gear 64P / 96T