Staufenbiel VEGAS User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Art.No.: 0314073 / 0314073P

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Specications:
• Span: 2000 mm
• Length: 1120 mm
• Wing area: 31,18 dm²
• ying weight: 1700 g
• Airfoil: MH-43
R/C Functions:
• Aileron
• Elevator
• Rudder
• Motor

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WARNING
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of
the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to
the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. 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 in-
tended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible compo-
nents or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Gustav Staufenbiel
GmbH. This 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 serious injury.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not
endanger yourself and others or result damage to the product or the property of others. This
model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your
control. This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep
a safe distance in all directions around your model, as this margin will help avoid collisions or
injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
• A lways keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside
your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfromcars,trafcorpeople.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas for any reason.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment
(chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.) you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage electronics. Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specially
designed and protected for this purpose.
• Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury
or even death.

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Prepare the slot for the
rudder horn.
Sand the rudderhorn
slightly and glue it with 5
min Epoxy.
(ARF VERSION ONLY)
Assembly the 2 x 50 cm
servo extension cable for
the aileron servos or by
them from Staufenbiel.
(ARF VERSION ONLY)
In preparation of this step you have to decide wether
you want to install the aileron servo with the optional
servo frame or with heatshrink tube.
For heatshrink tubing shrink the servo completly and
cut out the servo horn opening. Sand the botton
parts (glued surface).
Center the servo with the radio or with an servo tes-
ter. Cut the servo according to the picture and enlar-
ge the outer hole to 1.8mm. Test t the linkagerod.
Mount the servohorn perpendicular.
1) THE WINGS

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(ARF VERSION ONLY)
If you are an experienced
modeller it is your decision to
install an MPX connection in
the wings and the fuselage.
Second and as an easier
option is to route the 15cm
aileron extension cable in the
wing. In this case you have
disconnect the connection in
the wing.
Assembly the rudder linkage.
(ARF VERSION ONLY)
Sand the glued surface. Pull
the servocable with the string
through the wing. Align the servo
to the rudderhorn and glue it with
CA.
Check before you glue that the
servocover ts to the wing.
Install the linkage and adjust the
length.

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Glue the servocover with
doubleside tape.
..or with Tesa tape from
the topside.
(ARF-VERSION ONLY)
If you are an experienced
modeller its on your deci-
sion to install an Multipex
Multilock System in the
fuselage and wing. Please
follow the Multilock
manual.
If not fasten the wings
with Tesa tape. Please do
not not forget the wing
joiner before you x that
;-)

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2) THE FUSELAGE
Glue the rudder hinges
with 5 min Epoxy into the
fuselage.
Fix the rudder on the
fuselage and glue it with
5 Min Epoxy.
(ARF-VERSION ONLY)
Assembly the servo
extension cable for the
elevatorservo or by an
cable from Staufenbiel.

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Enlarge the hole in the
rudderhorn to 1,6mm..
..so the clevis ths tight.
Please check this.
Install the rod in the
middle of the clevis.
Lay the rod on the fuse-
lage and cut it as shown
a bit behind where there
rod will protrude the
fuselage.

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Install the Linkage
conncector on the Servo-
horn of the rudder.
Install the rudder servo
in the fuselage and set it
with the radio or servo
tester to neutral.
Connect the rod to the
servo connection.
The rudder should set
to neutral and the ser-
vohorn perpendicular.
Adjust the Finetuning of
the rudder neutral posi-
tion with turning or out
the clevis.

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Enlarge the elevator rud-
derhorn to 1.8mm and
glue it as shown with 5
min Epoxy.
(ARF-VERSION ONLY)
Set the evelvator servo
to neutral. Shrink the
servo in heatshrunk tube
as done before with the
aileronservos and cut
the openings.
Cut the servohorn to one
hole and enlarge it to
1.8mm. Sand the bottom
of the servo slightly and
connect it to the servo
extension cable.
File the clevis of the ele-
vator linkage as shown
on the picture to avoid
contact to the servo. Turn
the clevís in the middle
of the rod and secure
hom with Loctite.

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Route the rod into the
fuselage and connect
the clevis to the servo-
horn. Bend the rod to 90°
aligned to the seating of
the elevator. Cut the rod
to 15mm lenght after the
bend.
Place the elevaor on the
fuselage and adjust the
lenght of the rod with
turning the celvis in or
out to neutral.
Assembly the tailplane
with two M3 Screws and
use Loctite to secure
them.
Fix the servocover with
Tesa tape.
Solder the connections
according the manual of
the VTX 60 BEC BEC ESC
and mount them under
plywood in the fuselage.

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Install the propeller
Fix the battery with velc-
ro in the fuselage.
Depending on its size
glue some foam tape
under the receiver.
THE END!

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C.G. (Center of gravity):
The recommended Center of Gravity (C.G.) location for the VEGAS is 60-65 mm back from the lea-
ding edge of the wing against the fuselage.
Control throws:
Flight mode
Function Normal Brake
Aileron Up: 15 mm,
Down: 10 mm
Up: 20 mm
Elevator Up: 10 mm,
Down: 10 mm
Down: 2 mm
Rudder Right: 25 mm
Left: 25 mm

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL OF WEEE BY USERS IN THE EU
This Product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user`s responsibility to
dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recey-
cling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and receycling of your
waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
receycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about
whereyoucandropoffyourwasteequipmentforreceycling,pleasecontactyourlocalcityofce,
your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.
STAUFENBIEL
Gustav Staufenbiel GmbH, Hanskampring 9, 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany
CEO: Klaus Breer, Jörg Schamuhn
Tel.: [phone], eMail: [e-mail], Webside: www.modellhobby.de
Copyright © Gustav Staufenbiel GmbH, 2014
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of EU directives regarding electro-
magnetic compatibility. A Declaration of Conformity is available.
Text: M.V.
Pictures: M.V.
Translation: C.H.