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Summary of Contents for Seagull Models Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122 V2 ARF 60-85cc
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Code : SEA394 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Speciications: Wingspan--------------- 122.0 in------------------ 310.0 cm. Wing area--------------- 2487.8 sq.in------------- 160.5 sq.dm. Weight------------------- 29.8 - 32.0 lbs----------- 13.5 - 14.5 kg. Length------------------- 84.6 in-------------------- 215.0 cm. Engine------------------- 60 - 85cc. Motor size--------------- Motor 80cc - 195kw / ESC 200A electric propeller 27x10.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc INTRODUCTION hank you for choosing the Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc ARTF by SG MODELS . he Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport lyer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to ly and quick to assemble.
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KIT CONTENTS WING TIP BULBS Please see below pictures. SEA394 Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc. 1. Fuselage 2. Wing set (2) 3. Tail set (2) 4. Canopy 5. Cowling 6. Wing tube 7. Pilot 8. landing gear 9. Fuel tank 10.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Epoxy INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL HORN Fiberglass control horn...
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Because the size of servos difer, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. he notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through. Place the servo between the mounting blocks and space it from the hatch.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Apply 2-3 drops of thin C/A to each of Apply 1-2 drops of thin C/A to each of the mounting holes. Allow the C/A to the mounting tabs. Allow the C/A to cure cure without using accelerator.
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AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION 120mm Set the aileron hatch in place and use a Phillips screw driver to install it with four wood screws. M3x10mm INSTALLING THE FLAP PUSHROD 120mm...
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc 4x25mm INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS Because the size of servos difer, you may need to adjust the size of the precut opening in the mount. he notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Switch INSTALLING THE ENGINE SWITCH Elevator servo arm Rudder servo arm Trim and cut INSTALLING THE RECEIVER SWITCH Install the switch into the precut hole in the side, in the fuselage. 3/32”...
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When satisied with the alignment of the Using a modeling knife, cut one length of stopper assembly tighten the 3x20mm ma- silicon fuel line. Connect one end of the chine screw until the rubber stopper expands line to the weighted fuel pick up and the and seals the tank opening.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Vent tube Fuel pick up tube Fuel ill tube Connect the lines from the tank to the en- gine and muler. he vent line will con- nect to the muler and the line from the clunk tothe carburetor.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Ignition Modude THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION Install adjustable servo connector in the servo arm as same as picture below:...
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Reinstall the servo horn by sliding the COWLING connector over the pushrod wire. Center the throttle stick and trim and install the Please see below pictures. servo horn perpendicular to the servo center line. Move the throttle stick to the closed posi- tion and move the carburetor to closed.
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Use a drill and drill bit to drill the holes for the cowl mounting screws. Make sure the cowl position is correct before drill- ing each hole. Install the muler and muler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muler clearance.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Nylon screw 4x25mm ELECTRIC POWER CONVERSION Locate the items neccessary to install the electric power conversion included with your model. Recommend the items necessary to install the electric power conversion parts in- cluded with your model.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Attach the electric motor box to the ire- wall centered with the cross lines drawn on the electric motor box and irewall. Using M6x25mm to secure the motor box to the irewall. Please see pictures below. hen, use 8mm drill bit to enlarge the holes on the electric motor box.
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Attach the motor mount to the front of the electric motor box using four 4mm blind nut, four M6x25mm hex head bolts to se- cure the motor. Please see picture shown. M6x25mm Speed control 180mm Balsa stick Epoxy Attach the speed control to the side of the motor box using two-sided tape and tie wraps.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc INSTALL NAIL HINGE ELEVATOR Test it the hinges into the elevator, and Battery then the hinges into the tail. Ensure that the hinge pockets line up, and that the hinges move freely. Epoxy INSTALLING THE SPINNER Install the spinner backplate, propeller...
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INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN Install the elevator control horn using the same method as same as the elevator control horns. INSTALL NAIL HINGE RUDDER Test it the hinges into the rudder, and then the hinges into the tail. Ensure that the hinge pockets line up, and that the hinges move freely.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Plug in the power cord...
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INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN Install the elevator control horn using the same method as same as the aileron control horns. 20mm Epoxy...
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120mm ELEVATOR PUSHROD HORN INSTALLATION Install the elevator control horn using the same method as with the aileron control horns. Position the elevator control horn on the both side of elevator. Elevator control horn RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION Repeat steps as same as steps done for elevator. M4x12mm 90mm Elevator control horn...
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc Elevator pushrod Rudder MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL Locate items necessary to install tail wheel.
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INSTALLATION PILOT AND CANOPY Locate items necessary to install pilot and canopy. A scale pilot is included with this ARF. he Pilot included itting well to the cockpit. (or you can order others scale pilot igures made by SG Models. hey are available at SG Models distributors.)
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc If you are going to install a pilot igure, please use a sanding bar to sand the base of the igure so that it is lat. Position the pilot igure on the canopy loor as show.
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Epoxy Epoxy canopy onto the fuselage. Trace around the canopy and onto the fuselage using a epoxy.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc ATTCHMENT WING-FUSELAGE Attach the aluminiu, thube into fuselage. Epoxy...
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc INSTALLING TOW RELEASE FOR SAIL PLANE. Screw the aero-tow mechanism into the hole just behind the canopy, and apply thread- lock lid to prevent the coupling and nut from working loose. he aluminium part must be shortened enough so that the clevis can move freely, adjust the rods accordingly...
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INSTALLING NEEDED ANTEN Parts requirement.See pictures below. It is best to operate the aero-tow release mechanism using a momentary switch mounted on the joystick. h servo travel must be set accordingly.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc BALANCING An important part of preparing the air- crat for light is properly balancing the model. 1) Attach the wing panels to the fuse- lage. Make sure to connect the leads from the aileron to the appropriate leads from the receiver.
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Lit the model. If the tail drops when you CONTROL THROWS lit, the model is “tail heavy” and you must add weight* to the nose. If the nose Ailerons: Rudder: drops, it is “nose heavy” and you must High Rate : High Rate : add weight* to the tail to balance.
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Instruction Manual. Champion Xtreme Decathlon 122” V2 ARF 60-85cc FLIGHT PREPARATION PREFLIGHT CHECK Check the operation and direction of the 1) Completely charge your transmit- elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle. ter and receiver batteries before your irst day of lying. A) Plug in your radio system per the 2) Check every bolt and every glue manufacturer’s instructions and turn eve-...
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