INSTRUCTION MANUAL Katana EP Outrunner Motor Requires: -channel radio w/ micro servos, 0A Brushless ESC, 3 cells.v 00mAh Li-Po battery & charger. Wing Span Wing Area Flying Weight Fuselage Length HIGH PERFORMANCE KM08300 Outrunner Motor Included! Max Speed 000 rpm Operating Power 80 W Operating Voltage 6- V Operating Current 5 A Peak Current 0 A (max 5 s) Shaft diameter 3 mm Diameter 8 mm Length 30 mm Weight 60 g Specifications 0 in / 00 mm 30 sq in / 9. sq dm 7.5 oz / 780 g 35 in / 890 mm ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY * Specifications are subject to change without notice.* 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 electric 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. THE WORLD MODELS MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY(ARF)SERIES MADE IN CHINA www.theworldmodels.com
Katana EP INDEX BEFORE YOU BEGIN P. PARTS LIST P. ASSEMBLY P.3-9 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS P.9 BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3 Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do. 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 CA or 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 : - Apply epoxy glue. Apply instant glue (C.A.glue, super glue.) Assemble left and right sides the same way. Ensure smooth non-binding movement while assembling. Peel off shaded portion covering film. Cut off shaded portion. 3mm Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 3mm). Must be purchased separately! Pay close attention here! Warning! Do not overlook this symbol! Pierce the shaded portion covering film. P.
Parts List. MAIN WING -- pair WING FAIRING -- pair. CLEVIS -- pcs STRAPER -- pcs FUEL TUBE dxdxmm -- pcs HORN -- sets SCREW PMxmm -- pcs PUSHROD Ø.x55mm w/ Threads(For Aileron) -- pcs 3. FUSELAGE -- pc. STABILIZER & ELEVATOR -- set. VERTICAL FIN & RUDDER-- set 5. TAIL LANDING GEAR -- set TAIL WHEEL Ø3mm -- pc. PLASTIC COLLAR Ø.mm -- set SCREW PAx8mm -- pcs SCREW PMx8mm -- pc. M NUT-- pc. ALUMINUM PLATE 0.3mm -- pc. 6. FUEL TUBE dxdxmm -- pc. CLEVIS -- pc. HORN -- set SCREW PMx8mm -- pcs PUSHROD Ø.x65mm w/ Threads(For Rudder) -- pc. 7. FUEL TUBE dxdxmm -- pcs SCREW PMx8mm -- pcs HORN -- sets PUSHROD Ø.x355mm w/ Threads(For Elevator) -- pcs CLEVIS -- pcs 8. KM08300 OUTRUNNER MOTOR -- set HW3000 PROPELLER ADAPTOR (d3xd5mm) -- set SCREW PM3X6mm -- pcs WASHER d3xd7mm -- pcs FOLDING PROPELLER SET(PL6300) -- set SCREW PMxmm -- pcs COWLING -- pc. SCREW PWAx8mm -- pcs SPINNER Ø5mm -- pc. P. 9. MAIN LANDING GEAR -- pc. MAIN WHEEL Ø0mm -- pcs WHEEL PANTS -- pair SCREW PA.6x8mm -- 3 pcs SCREW PAx6mm -- pcs SCREW PM3x5mm -- pcs WASHER dxd5mm -- pcs PLATE 0.5mm -- pcs COLLAR Ø3.mm w/ Set Screw -- sets COPPER TUBE d3.xdx5mm -- pcs M3 NUT -- pcs 0. PUSHROD Ø.x70mm (For Elevator) -- pc. BATTERY TIE 00mm -- pc. FUEL TUBE dxdxmm -- pcs STRAPER -- pcs PUSHROD CONNECTOR PL000 -- set SPONGE 0x50x50mm -- pc. DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE 30x35mm -- pc.. EYE SCREW PA.5x0x3mm -- pcs WING TUBE Ø9.6xmm -- pc. RUBBER BAND D30xmm -- pcs. COCKPIT -- pc. SCREW PMxmm -- pc. M NUT -- pc. WASHER dxd5mm -- pc. PLASTIC PLATE PL05 (Canopy Latch) -- pc. PILOT(PC0050A) -- pc. 3. DECALS -- set COVERING:-- LIGHTEX SGX 00 WHITE LIGHTEX SGX 330 CADMIUM YELLOW LIGHTEX SGX 350 CORSAIR BLUE LIGHTEX SGX 3 FERRARI RED LIGHTEX SGX 570 BRIGHT SILVER TOUGHLON STL 3 BLACK / YELLOW CHECKER
Main Wing Aileron Servo Lead Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge. Aileron Servos PMxmm S crew Ømm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces. PMxmm Clevis Straper Fuel Tube dxdxmm mm Pushrod Ø.x55mm Horn P.3
3 Stabilizer & Elevator Temporary install the main wing, adjust leveling of the stabilizer to make it as parallel to the main wing as possible. *Also refer to step 3 Wing Setting. B (Stabilizer) B A A (Main Wing) B=B A=A Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge. 3 Vertical Fin & Rudder Apply instant type CA glue to both sides of each hinge. (Vertical Fin) C C (Rudder) C=C 3 P.
5 Tail Landing Gear PAx8mm Screw PMx8mm Screw M Nut Plastic Collar PAx8mm mm M Nut Aluminum Plate mm PMx8mm 6 Rudder Pushrod PMx8mm Screw Ømm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at side of control surfaces. 76mm Horn 5mm Clevis Pushrod Ø.x65mm mm Fuel Tube dxdxmm PMx8mm 7 Elevator Pushrod PMx8mm Screw Ømm pilot holes for World Models tri-horn are pre-drilled. Please look for pin-hole marks at under side of control surfaces. mm PMx8mm Fuel Tube dxdxmm 6mm Pushrod Ø.x355mm Clevis mm Horn P.5
8 Outrunner Motor / Cowling Make sure rotating motor casing is not in contact with wirings or anything. PWAx8mm Screw PMxmm Screw PM3x6mm Screw PA.6x8mm Screw d3xd7mm Washer Don't over-tighten the PM3 screws, too much stress on the screws could split the firewall. d3xd7mm Washer PM3x6mm 3 PMxmm PMxmm Don t over-tighten the PM screws, let the propeller blades align themselves when spinning. 5 Ø5mm Spinner M5 Nut.5mm PA.6x8mm PWAx8mm 9 Main Landing Gear PAx6mm Screw PA.6x8mm Screw 3 PM3x5mm Screw M3 Nut dxd5mm Washer d3xd7mm Washer 3.mm Wheel Collar PA.6x8mm.5mm PM3x5mm dxd5mm Washer PAx6mm d3xd7mm Washer Plate 0.5mm M3 Nut Wheel Ø0mm 3mm Set Screw Copper Tube d3.xdx5mm 3.mm Collar d3.xdx5mm Copper Tube mm P.6
0 Radio Equipment Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram. Elevator Pushrod Front KA.7x6mm Elevator Servo Double-Sided Tape 0A Brushless ESC Elevator Servo Sponge Elevator Pushrod Fuel Tube Battery Battery Tie Straper dxdxmm Rudder Servo Rudder Pushrod Main Wing Up Bottom Wing Tube Ø9.6xmm 90 Eye Screw PA.5x0x3mm Lead to Aileron Servo 3 Rubber Band P.7
Cockpit PMxmm Screw M Nut dxd5mm Washer Plastic Plate PL05 PMxmm mm M Nut dxd5mm Washer Pilot 3 Wing Setting Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as shown in the diagrams. A A C B B C A=A' B=B' C=C' P.8
Control Throws Rudder Elevator 5mm 5mm Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference. 5mm 5mm Aileron mm mm 5 C.G. The ideal C.G. position is 75mm (.96 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. 75mm.96 in C.G. Warning! Important Safety Precautions # 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. Katana EP # is specially designed to be powered by KM08300 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. # 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. # Check and re-tighten up all factory assembled screws, use thread locker if applicable. E530707 P.9
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