Hangar-9 Alpha 40 ARF Trainer Manuel d'utilisateur

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10 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualFuel Tank InstallationRequired PartsFuselage Fuel tank brace, frontFuel tank brace, rear 3mm washer (2)Fusel

11Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 5Locate the fuel tank braces. The rectangular piece is the rear brace, while the shaped one is the front

12 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualMuffler InstallationRequired PartsFuselage MufflerRequired Tools and AdhesivesHobby knife with #11 blade Hex

13Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 5Thread the propeller nut onto the engine crankshaft. Step 6Use an adjustable wrench to tighten the pro

14 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 2Slide a #8 washer on a 8-32 x 1-inch socket head screw. Insert the screw through the appropriate hole

15Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 6Use a drill and 11/64-inch (4.5mm) drill bit to enlarge the mounting holes in the X-mount. It is highly

16 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 12Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from the opening in the side of the fuselage for the speed c

17Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 16The second tray goes in the same as the first, but is positioned to the front of the fuselage. Step 1

18 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 21Slide the fuselage hatch in position on the fuselage. The tabs will lock the front of the hatch in po

19Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 3Slide the spinner backplate onto the engine crankshaft so it is tight against the flywheel. Step 4Slid

2 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualNoticeAll instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion

20 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualLanding Gear InstallationRequired PartsFuselage Main landing gear (2)Nose gear Steering arm#4 x 3/8-inch woo

21Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 5Slide the nose gear assembly into the nose gear blocks and steering arm. Note the direction of the coil

22 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 10Measure in 7/8-inch (23mm) from each side of the fuselage and use a felt-tipped pen to draw a line as

23Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualReceiver Installation- Electric Motor OptionRequired PartsFuselage ReceiverRequired Tools and AdhesivesHook an

24 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 2Slide the radio tray into the notches in the former. The tray will fit against the rear of the fuel ta

25Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 7Mount the switch to the side of the fuselage using the hardware included with the switch. Use a #1 Phil

26 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 13Use hook and loop tape to secure the remote receiver above the throttle servo as shown. Mount the rec

27Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualFin and Stabilizer InstallationRequired PartsFin/Rudder assembly #4 washer (4)Stabilizer/Elevator assembly Wi

28 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 7Use a hobby knife to remove the covering from the slot on the top of the fuselage for the fin. Step 8

29Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 12Repeat Steps 10 and 11 to install the second screw.Throttle Linkage ConnectionRequired PartsFuselage

3Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualIncluded Parts ListingWINGNylon Clevis (2) AileronsSnap link (2) AileronsClear wing center tape 1/2 x 14-inc

30 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 5Once set, use pliers to make a 90-degree bend in the pushrod wire at the mark made. Step 6Use a pin v

31Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 10Use diagonal cutters to trim the excess wire above the link so it does not interfere with the operatio

32 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 4Connect the clevis to the center hole of the elevator control horn. Slide the safety tubing over the f

33Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 8Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the hole in the servo horn. Step 9Remove the s

34 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualRudder and Steering Linkage InstallationRequired PartsFuselage 180-degree servo hornSafety tubing ClevisPush

35Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 6Place the small washer on the opposite side of the horn. The connector is then secured using a small E-

36 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 9Connect the clevis to the center hole of the rudder control horn. Slide the safety tubing over the for

37Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 14Slide the pushrod snap link on the wire. Rotate the link so it snaps on the wire. You may need to use

38 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualAileron Servo InstallationRequired PartsWing panel, right Servo with hardwareClevis (2) Pushrod snap link (2

39Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 5Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and the screws provided with the servo to secure the aileron servo in the

4 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualSafety Precautions and WarningsRead and follow all instructions and safety precautions before use. Improper use

40 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 11Use a pin vise and 5/64-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the holes in the servo arm that are 1/2-inch

41Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 2Slide the wing tube into the wing panel as shown. The wing tube will only slide in halfway, so do not f

42 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualOptional: Gluing the Wing HalvesRequired PartsWing panel (left and right) Aluminum wing tubeCovering (white)

43Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 5As you slide the wing panels together, make sure the pin at the back (trailing edge) of the wing slides

44 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualWing InstallationRequired PartsWing FuselageRubber band (10) Step 1Locate the rubber band to secure the wing

45Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualChecking the Control Surface MovementRequired PartsTransmitter Assembled airframeThe control direction has bee

46 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualChecking the Throttle OperationRequired PartsFuselage assembly TransmitterTHROTTLE CLOSEDMove the throttle st

47Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualBalancing Your Alpha ARFIn order for your Alpha 40 ARF to fly correctly, you will need to check the balance of

48 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualControl Throws Step 1Check the battery voltage on both the transmitter and the receiver battery packs. Do not

49Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualCheck the Muffler BoltsUse a 2.5mm hex wrench (Evolution 2-stroke) or box wrench (Saito 4-stroke) to make sure

5Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual• Make certain this area is clear of friends and spectators prior to launching your aircraft.• Be aware of oth

50 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manualgives an airplane more aerodynamic stability. Some sailplanes and trainer planes with large dihedral dispense

51Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualCountry of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number/ EmailUnited States Horizon Service Center (Electronics

52 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualInstructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European UnionThis product must not be disposed of with othe

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6 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly ManualAdditional Required Adhesives30-Minute Epoxy (HAN8002)Medium CA (PAAPT02)Thin CA (PAAPT08)Servo Installation

7Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 4Mount the rudder and elevator servos in the fuselage using the screws provided with the servos. Use a #1

8 Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 3Position an engine mount rail on the fuselage. Thread an 8-32 blind nut on the screw. Note that the pro

9Hangar 9 Alpha 40 ARF Assembly Manual Step 6Use a 9/64-inch hex wrench or ball driver to tighten the screws that attach the mount to the firewall. M