THE WORLD MODELS ZERO FIGHTER 40 User manual

Warning! This model is not a toy.
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind
of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause
injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at
hand for quick reference.
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
50 in / 1270 mm
428 sq in / 27.6 sq dm
3.5 Ib / 1600 g
42 in / 1065 mm
Specifications
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY(ARF)SERIES
MADE IN CHINA
The World Models
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
www.theworldmodels.com
(E310)
ZERO FIGHTER EP(40)
ZERO FIGHTER EP(40)
Requires: 5-channel radio w/ 5 mini servos. Outrunner
Motor KM0374811 w/ Propeller Adaptor HW2340102
40A Brushless ESC,11x8E Propeller, 4 cells 14.8V
3200 mAh Li-Po battery & charger.
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INDEX
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
PARTS LIST
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
P.1
P.2
P.3-P.11
P.12
Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please
DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CAor Epoxy for final assembly.
Any parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for
warranty replacement. The manufacturer will replace any defective parts, but will not extend
to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly. Warranty will
not cover any parts modified by customer.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following :-
Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
1
2
3
P.1
Cut off shaded portion.
Ensure smooth non-binding
movement while assembling.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion
covering film.
Pay close attention here!
Apply epoxy glue.
Must be purchased separately !
Drill holes with the specified
diameter (here: 3mm). Pierce the shaded portion
covering film.
3mm
Do not overlook this symbol !
Warning!
Apply thread locker
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Parts List
P.2
COVERING:--
TOUGHLON STL E310 FUS
TOUGHLON STL E310 WIG
LIGHTEX SGX 203 LIGHT GRAY
LIGHTEX SGX 331 CUB YELLOW
1. MAIN WING -- 1 pair
2. RETRACTABLE LANDING GEAR -- 1 pair
MAIN LANDING GEAR COVERS -- 1 pair
PVC PLATE 0.5mm -- 2 pcs
3. PUSHROD Ø1.4x96mm w/ Threads (ForAileron) -- 2 pcs
SCREW PB2x14mm -- 4 pcs
SCREW PA1.7x8mm -- 8 pcs
HORN 15x15x19mm PL4113102 -- 2 sets
STRAPER PL4112106 -- 2 pcs
CLEVIS PL4112105 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 4 pcs
SERVO MOUNTING PANEL PL5310030 -- 1 pair
4. WING JOINER 6x16x160mm -- 1 pc.
5. LINKAGE CONNECTOR Ø2.1mm HW7111050 -- 2 sets
6. PLYWOOD 2x5x47mm -- 2 pcs
7. STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- 1 set
FUSELAGE -- 1 pc.
8. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER -- 1 set
TAIL LANDING GEAR PL3410031 -- 1 set
COLLAR Ø2.1mm w/ set screw -- 1 set
TAIL WHEEL Ø23mm -- 1 pc.
SCREW PA2.6x12mm -- 2 pcs
9 .PUSHROD Ø1.4x557mm w/ Threads (For Rudder) -- 1 pc.
SCREW PB2x10mm -- 2 pcs
HORN PL4113102 -- 1 set
CLEVIS PL4112105 -- 1 pc.
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 1 pc.
10. PUSHROD Ø1.4x475mm w/ Threads (For Elevator) -- 2 pcs
SCREW PB2x10mm -- 4 pcs
HORN PL4113102 -- 2 sets
CLEVIS PL4112105 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 2 pcs
11. SOCKET HEAD SCREW M3x12mm -- 4 pcs
WASHER d3xD7mm -- 4 pcs
COWLING --1 pc.
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm -- 4 pcs
SPINNER Ø62mm PL2111062 -- 1 set
SCREW PA3x12mm -- 2 pcs
DOUBLE-SIDE TAPE 30x35mm -- 1 pc.
12. BATTERY TIE 230mm -- 2 pcs
SPONGE 10x50x150mm -- 1 pc.
13. SPONGE 10x50x150mm -- 1 pc.
PUSHROD CONNECTOR PL4410020 -- 1 set
PUSHROD Ø1.4x55mm (For Elevator) -- 1 pc.
STRAPER PL4112106 -- 2 pcs
FUEL TUBE d2xD4x4mm -- 2 pcs
PLYWOOD 4x5x47mm -- 4 pcs
14. SCREW PM2.5x25mm -- 2 pcs
WASHER d2.5xD8mm -- 2 pcs
PLASTIC PLATE 1x16x52mm -- 1 pc.
15. CANOPY -- 1 pc.
SCREW PWA2x8mm -- 4 pcs
PILOT PC001050B -- 1 pc.
ANTENNA -- 1 pc.
LAZYBACK -- 1 pc.
16. DECALS: E310DEC -- 1 set
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Bottom View
Bottom View
Bottom View
P.3
Aileron Servo Lead
Main Wing
1
3Aileron Servos
Retractable Landing Gear
2
Straper
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole
marks at under side of control surfaces.
PA1.7x8mm
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
PB2x14mm Screw
4
8
PA1.7x8mm Screw
PB2x14mm
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Clevis
Pushrod
Ø1.4x96mm
Horn
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
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P.4
4
Please dry fit wing joiner into left and right wing to make sure they fit with the proper dihedral angle,
mark the wing joiner if necessary. Apply epoxy glue to both sides of all surfaces in contact. Use a
stick to apply the glueto inner side of wing joiner sleeve, and apply the glue to wing joiner before
putting them together. Wing joiner not glued properly will lead to wing failure and plane crash.
Completed
Main Wing
6
Lead to retract servo Lead to Aileron Servo
Select the servo horn that will give
17mm travel when rotates through 90o.
Please refer to attched sheet for linkage connector installation.
To
L-side
To
R-side
WheelsupPosition
Retract Servo
To
L-side
To
R-side
WheelsDownPosition
5Servo Set
Throttle Pushwire
3x3mm Set Screw
Washer
2mm
Washer
2mm
M2 Nut
Throttle Servo.
1.5mm
Please refer to the attached sheet for linkage connector installation.
3x3mmSet Screw
M2 Nut
LinkageConnector
2
2
2
4
2mmWasher
Plywood Plywood
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P.5
Vertical Fin , Rudder & Tail Landing Gear
8
C C'
C=C'
Completed
Stabilizer & Elevator
7
A A'
A=A'
(Stabilizer)
(Main Wing)
B B'
B=B'
Completed
Remove coverings for all surfaces in
contact before applying A/B epoxy glue.
Remove coverings for all surfaces in
contact before applying A/B epoxy glue.
2
PA2.6x12mm Screw
PA2.6x12mm
2.1mm Collar
Tail Wheel
Ø 23mm
3mm Set Screw
Bottom View
Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge.
Temporary install the main wing, adjust leveling of the stabilizer
to make it as parallel to the main wing as possible
Apply instant type CA glue
to both sides of each hinge.
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P.6
Rudder Pushrod
10 Elevator Pushrod
9
10
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces.
PB2x10mm Screw
2
Ø1mm pilot holes for World Models horn are pre-drilled.
Please look for pin-hole marks at side of control surfaces.
PB2x10mm Screw
4
Completed
Bottom View
Bottom View
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.4x557mm
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Clevis
PB 2 x 10mm
Horn
PB2x10mm
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Clevis
Pushrod
Ø1.4x475mm
Horn
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
TWM PL8210010
CLEVIS WRENCH
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P.7
11
Outrunner Motor / Cowling
Completed
PWA2.3x8 mm
Cowling
EZ Connector
SolderSolder
TWM
KP0011310
ESC Motor
Ø62mm Spinner
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
PA3x12mm Screw
2
d3xD7mm Washer
4
4
4
M3x12mm Socket Head Screw
PA3x12mm
Make sure rotating
motor casing is not
in contact with
wirings or anything.
Don't over-tighten the
M3 screws, too much
stress on the screws
could split the firewall.
Optional Parts
Outrunner Motor 37/ 48 Deluxe
KM0374811
PropellerAdaptor
HW2340102
11x8E Propeller PL6211108
Brushless ESC
1
2
3
4 5
67
M3x8 mm Washer d3xD7mm
M3x12 mm
Washer d3xD7mm
11x8E Propeller
PL6211108
M5 Nut
Washer
d6xD15mm
TWMHW3111700
PROPELLERADAPTORWRENCH
TWM HW3111700
PROPELLERADAPTORWRENCH
Motor Mount PL5404000
1.8mm
Double-sided Tape
Brushless ESC
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P.8
Battery Cover
12
Radio Equipment
13
Install and arrange the servos as shown in the diagram.
Sponge
Plywood
4x5x47mm
Sponge
Receiver
Front
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Straper
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.4x475mm
Battery Tie
Rudder Pushrod
Ø1.4x557mm
Rudder Servo
Elevator Servo
KM1.7x6mm
M2Nut
Elevator Pushrod
Ø1.4x55mm
Elevator Servo
Pushrod Connector
J1
J2
J1(Pushrod Ø1.4x55mm)
J2(Pushrod Ø1.4x475mm)
Charge Receptacles
KP0041300
Fuel Tube
d2xD4x4mm
Straper
Pushrod
Bottom View
Completed
Battery
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P.9
Main Wing
14
Canopy
15
Bottom View
PM2.5x25mm Screw
d2.5xD8mm Washer
d2.5xD8mm Washer
2
2
PM2.5x25mm
First insert the grommet to the canopy then apply screw.
PWA2.3x8mm Screw
4
PWA2x8mm
Pilot
Antenna Lazyback
1mm
Front
Front
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P.10
Wing Setting
16
A=A` B=B` C=C`
C`C
B B`
A`A
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P.11
Control Throws
17
C.G.
18
The ideal C.G. position is 76mm ( 3 in. ) behind the leading
edge measured at where the wing meets the fuselage. In order
to obtain the C.G. specified, add weight to the fuselage or move
the battery position. Check the C.G. before flying.
76mm
C.G.
10mm
10mm
Elevator
15mm
15mm
Rudder
6mm
6mm
Ailerons
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general
flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference.
Measure C .G. with the wheels in retracted position
3 in
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P.12
When Flaps are lowered, nose of model will rise. The nose-up varies with the speed at which
the model is flying when you lower the flaps and the extent to which they are lowered. Check
effect of flaps at higher altitude to avoid surprises during landing. You may apply down trim
of the elevator to compensate for the nose-up effect when lowering the flaps. Taking off with
flaps lowered is not recommended, as the increased drag may require a longer runway and
more engine power for the model.
Should you require to bend the landing gear wire, please insert a round metal bar into the
spring ring and apply force there as leverage. Bending the wire directly may damage the
mounting block structure.
Round metal bar
Landing Gear
Should you need to bend the landing gear wire, use the radio control to open or
close the gear to 25% from fully retracted position and switch off the receiver. It
is safe to bend the wire in this position. Bending the wire in fully open position
may damage the supporting structure.
#
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ZERO FIGHTER EP(40)
# First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is absolutely necessary.
# Pre-flight adjustment must be done before flying, it is very dangerous to fly a badly pre-adjusted aircraft.
# is specially designed to be powered by KM0374811 Outrunner Motor.
# Make sure the air field is spacious, never fly the plane too close to people and never get too close to a running
propeller. Extreme caution should be exercised when working with electric powered models. Make sure the
propeller is cleared of all objects, especially your hands before connecting the battery to the model. Make sure
you understand the operation of the ESC (Electronic Speed Control) by studying the ESC manual. Once you
plug in the battery for electric powered model, always treat the propeller as a rotating one, as accidental
movement of the throttle stick will spin the propeller and could cause injuries.
# If you find wrinkles on the covering as a result of weather changes, you can use hot iron to remove the wrinkles.
Please begin with lower temperature setting and gradually raise the temperature until the wrinkles are gone.
Too hot an iron may damage the covering. Don't use hot iron near the seams or edges, hot iron will melt the
glue and shrink the covering at the same time, causing the seams to pull away.
# Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if necessary.
Important Safety Precautions
Warning!
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LINKAGE CONNECTOR
HW7111050 & HW7111060
After fastening the round nut, make sure that
the linkage connector can rotate freely.
Drill 2mm hole at servo horn. Insert linkage connector
into servo horn.
Make sure shoulder of
screw is cleared from
servo horn.
Add washer to reduce
play if necessary.
Shoulder
Tighten up the round nut
against the shoulder. Apply
CA or permanent thread
locker.
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Large Clevis
Small Clevis
Pl8210010
40A Brushless ESC
Code No. Size
KC2040A02 55 x 28 x12mm 1 pc
-Current : 40A continuous
-Burst current ( < 10 seconds) : 55A
-Weight : 33g (with wires)
-BEC output : 3A
-Input :
Li - ion / Li - poly 2 - 5 cells;
Nimh / Nicd 5 - 15 cells
KM0374811
Outrunner 37 / 48 Deluxe
-Kv (rpm / V): 770
-Operating Power: 450 W
-Operating Voltage: 8.5 - 18V
-Operating Current: 30A
-Peak Current: 38A (max.15 sec.)
-Internal Resistance: 34 m ohms
-Diameter: 37.2 mm
-Length: 48.5 mm
-Weight: 172 g
-Shaft Diameter: 5 mm
-Shaft Length: 21 mm
-Mounting Screw:
-M3 (Front) and M2.5 (Back)
-Distance of Mounting Holes:
25mm (Front) and 15.5mm (Back)
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