Vmar Picanto Series User manual

EP
version
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Photograph is nitro version
A III{DERSAIETYPREcAUTIoNs
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O tt is highly recommended that first-time builders seek advice of experienced modelers before beginning assembly.
O Assemble this kit only in ptaces out of children's reach!
Otafe enough safety precautions prior to operating this model. You are responsibte for this modet's assembly and safe operationt
O Always keep this instruction manual ready at hand for quick reference, even after completing the assembte.
O Taking out liability insurance is recommended.
'SPECIFICANONS ARE SUBJECT TO C}IANGEWITHOUT NONCE.
The pre-covered fitm on ARF kits may wrinkte due to variations
of temperature. Smooth out as explained at right.
Use an iron covered with a cloth!
Start at low setting. Increase the
setting'if necessary. lf it is too high,
you may damage the film.
with cover (cloth) low setting

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tf *"0,o r", minimum 4 channel radio for alrplanes (with 5 standard servos
and nicad or alkaline batteries are required. 4-channel (minimum) radio system for aircraft 4 scrvos (standard servos). Please be sure to sure to usc servos with enough torque (3.0k9 - cm minimum).
I Y-Harness 2ocs
Engine,
Motor, ESC I2-stroke .40-.55
4-stroke .52--70 I Suitable Outer Rotor Motor.
I Use components so total output is
batween 600-1000W
Motor:KV/600-650
I Electraic Speed Controller
More than 70A
I Strap Hobby Kni
I Cutters Pliers
I rile
I tong Nose Pliers I Hex Wrench 12,2.5,3mm)-
I enilllps screwdrivers (sizes: L, M,
re
I Ttrreat locker Cement
I scissors
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Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
Check all parts. lf you find any defective or missing past, contact your local deale or our VIMAR Distributor.
Symbols used throughout this instruction manual, compnse:
Pay attention here!
Drill holes with the
specifie.d diameter.
Assemble in the
specified order.
Apply threadlocker
(screw cement).
O Do not overlook
This symbol!
2
tr *x:H"T",,T!;1"'3-lLi:ffi EI cut orr excess
Must be purchased
separately!
Assemble left and right
sides the same way.

lnstalling Servo
to the wing
< Bottom view of left wing >
< Top view of left wing >
Aileron servo location
approx. 16mm
ff crt off shaded portion. HDrill holes with the [l Assemble left and right
specified diameter. li! sides the same way. @r", ctose attention here!
Must be ptrchased fl Assemble as many
separately! ZEil 1;mse as specified.
3
Aileron servo arm
position

Connecting Control rod
to aileron Set all screws securely. lf they come off during flight
you will lose control of your aircraft!
typical control horn
installations
lnstalling the wing
to the fuselage
Aluminum wing joiner tube size 16mm diameter and 51Omm long
4
SURFACE CONTROL b)
1. Insert the wing joiner tube
to the fuselage

7l Main Gear
Installing the wheel
to the main landing gea
6mm
nut
washer
4 x 50mm
Iamm -\
washer
Nose Landing Gear
el ff',X"t'Yi3fl"n" 4x20xhex bolt
1 wooden washer
1 butterfly nut
2 . Insert the wing tube onto right wing panel
the tighten wiht the butterfly nut to secure to the fuselage
2 . same procedure the secure the left wing
panel to the fuselage

OI Horizontal Tail rA
Y
3mm
g
3mm
otrB==',"
Set all screws securely. lf they come ott during flight
you will lose conlrol of your aircrafll
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Linkage Rod 2mm
approx.2mm
tl Rudder Roct

oElevator Rod
l) servo
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Elevator Control Servo
20-
Rudder Control Servo

Linkage
Engine Mount
4x20mm
Install the fuel tank to the fuselage
Supplied with the servo. X\
Supplied with lhe servo.
Engine Mount
approx. 16mm
fg-+tstt
| -..ZxtOn
4
F To Carburetor
Gonnect the fuel line to the engine

Linkage
Supplied with the r"ruo.\*gE
Supplied with the servo.
3 x 30mm Hex cap bolt
_4
3mm
gsecurity nut
3mm
owasher
Engine Mount
fng,n"K
fg-+xsmm
| -.-2x10m
4

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Elevator servo
Throttle seryo Rudder /steering servo
*lrt,,nettrrouf" "0", (t"*ttn"t,f,t",,f" t**),
throttle trim movement and the carburettor opening
to the suitabte position and screw in the 4x5mm set screw.
lnstall Propeller,
spinner and muffler
Securely tighten the nut holding the propeller
for it not come ofl when the motor is spinning.
lf coming olf, there is a high risk of injury!
2?-Y
< Throttle ldling > .--l-t
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< Throttle Hi> ,*@F
< Throttte stop > '/=*A ffi
tru#tHlElr
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10

f! Motor Mount
,LE WITH FOUR MOU
POWER
MODULE
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G of G position
;> In order to obtain the CG specified, reposition
lhe receiver and other equiPment
F Do not lly before confirming the correct location ol the CG
lf the CG is incorrect, you lose control of your airplane which leads to accidents!
75-85mm
SURFACE CONTROL MOUVEMENT
High rate
ELEVATOR 1/3"( 1Omm ) up
1/3"( 1Omm )down
RUDDER 1 "( 25mm ) right
1 "( 25mm ) left
ALERON 112"(16mm ) up
',12"( 16mm ) down
FLAPS 1" ( 25mm ) down
Low rate
1/5"( 8mm ) up
1/5"( 8mm ) down
5/8"( 16mm ) right
5/8"( 16mm ) left
1/3"( 1Omm ) up
1/3"( 1Omm ) down
Typical Battery setup for GP version
12 Typical Fuel Tank setup for GP version