| 1. Power Pack - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor |
| 1.1. Power Pack - #VMM-J210XPP1 For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - READ ME FIRST | PLEASE READ ME FIRST
BEFORE PROCEEDING TO ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE THIS PRODUCT
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| LIABILITY DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT NOTICE | LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
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| Please Note the following Caution | CAUTION
A Remote Control (RC) model aircraft is not a toy. It is a flying model that functions much like a full size airplane. If you do not assemble and operate model aircraft properly you can cause injury to yourself and others and damage property. DO NOT FLY a model aircraft unless you are qualified.
You are ultimately responsible for the mechanical, aeronautical and electrical integrity of any model you fly and all of the components that make up the model including but not limited to the airframe itself, control surfaces, hinges, linkages, covering, engine, motor, radio, servos, switches, wiring, battery and parts. Check all components before and after each flight. It is essential that you act with the clear understanding that you are solely responsible for all aspects of the model at all times. DO NOT FLY until it is right.
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| When working with Batteries, Electric Models, Motors & Propellers, Chargers & Electrical Devices |
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ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY
or other electrical power source from any motor, device or charger when transporting, storing, not using or when you are not in attendance.
Keep hands, tools, clothing and all foreign objects well clear of equipment prior to and during operations. Take particular care to safeguard and protect your eyes and fingers and the eyes and fingers of other persons who may be nearby.
STAY CLEAR OF PROPELLER. PROTECT YOURSELF & OTHERS AT ALL TIMES
Use only a good quality propeller that has no cracks or flaws. Ensure propellers are securely attached. Stay clear of the propeller and stay clear of the plane of rotation defined by the propeller prior to connecting your battery to any motor or power system.
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| 1.1.2. Power Pack - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - General Information | |
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| COPYRIGHT | Copyright Richmond RC Supply Ltd. All rights reserved.
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| Tips for Avoiding Common Problems |
We have supplied thousands and thousands and thousands of model aircraft in the past 20 plus years. We're not bragging! We tell you this to give some credibility to our suggested list of tips that follow. In talking to modelers around the world, here is what we have found is the key to...
AVOIDING 90% of PROBLEMS that can arise:
- READ THE CAUTION ABOVE & READ THE LIABILITY DISCLAIMER.You are responsible for all aspects of any model you fly. You're It!
- READ ALL DOCUMENTATION before doing anything else!
- INSPECT CAREFULLY immediately upon arrival!.
- RETAIN ALL PACKAGING until the checkout is complete! If you need to return anything you must have all of the original packaging.
- READ & LOOK! At everything! Do it once & then do it again.
- REMEMBER WHAT "ARF" STANDS FOR. ARF means ALMOST Ready to Fly with an emphasis on ALMOST! Some assembly and modeling skills are required.
- ALLOW ENOUGH TIME to enjoy the assembly process! Rushing into a 6 hour job with 3 hours to spare simply will not work. This is a Hobby... take your time.
- DRY FIT & TEST ASSEMBLE EVERYTHING before you glue anything!
- USE 30 MINUTE EPOXY when joining wings & installing stabilizers and other structural components but only after you have dry fitted and test assembled the components without glue! Once parts are glued together they cannot be unglued and they cannot be returned or replaced without charge.
- PLAN AHEAD! BE CAREFUL! If you get into trouble, DON'T PANIC. Review everything again, talk it over with an experienced modeler and if still in difficulty consult our Support Services.
- TEST TEST!!! TUG TUG TUG!!! EVERYTHING... BEFORE & AFTER EACH FLIGHT! Your model may have been largely pre-constructed and may have pre-installed control rods, hinges, control surfaces and many other essential components. Hinges may have been pinned after they have been installed. However, you must double check every control surface and component before and after each flight. You and only you are responsible for the integrity of all components and the integrity of the model itself. Check everything before and after each flight. Tug on control surfaces, control rods, mounting bolts, T-nuts, mounting plates... tug on everything!
- DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN WING BOLTS or other fasteners. You want bolts and nuts snugly tight and if metal you can use a medium grade thread locker such as Pacer Z42 to help them stay tight. Fasteners must be snug and secure. However a model airplane is not a farm tractor or a garbage compactor. You do not need a pipe wrench or an electric drill to tighten up wing bolts or any other fastener. Leave your plumbing and power tools at home.. hand tools only and go easy on the torque... snug and secure... not stripped or torqued until they squeak or break. Wing bolts can take tremendous torque before breaking... but when you over tighten them or use an electric screw driver on a set of wing bolts, long before the bolts break you can fracture the fuselage, crack the mounting blocks or pull the heads of the bolts through the wing... these problems have a nasty habit of revealing themselves when you least expect the wing to fall off!
- DO NOT OVERPOWER ANY MODEL! Stay within the recommended power range for the model. If you overpower the model you run a high risk of structural failure that will lead to loss of control and a subsequent crash that will destroy the model and may cause injury and/or property damage.
- ASSUME NOTHING! Remember the old yarn about what happens when you ASS-U-ME something. Check everything repeatedly and frequently and DO NOT FLY any model unless you are satisfied that everything is in good working order.
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| 1.1.3. Power Pack - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - Introduction | |
Before beginning the Installation Instructions please read the Overview and check off the components provided. Each component is in a labelled parts bag. Please check off the components against the Contents list below. Leave the components in their parts bags for now. Do not remove the components from their parts bags until each is needed during the installation process.
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| Power Packs - For VMAR Electric Models - Overview | VMAX Power Packs are intended for modelers who want to purchase a factory designed power system specifically engineered for their VMAR Electric ARF. VMAX Power Packs come complete with Power Module Firewalls, Brushless Motors, Electronic Speed Controls, Li Po Batteries, Propellers and Wiring Harness Sets necessary to get your model in the air with the least amount of mucking around and the maximum amount of performance value.
VMAX Power Packs are perfect for the entire gamut of the modeler spectrum ranging from novices who would rather fly than integrate third party electronics to prosumer RC experts who are short on time and long on experience. For your next VMAR Electric ARF, ask for a VMAX Power Pack to help get you in the air and keep you there!
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| 1.1.4. Power Pack - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - Contents | This VMAX Power Pack (#VMM-J210XPP1) contains the following:
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| Wiring Harness Set - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - Contents | This VMAR Wiring Harness Set (WHS) contains the following
- Aileron Wiring Harness (WHA) to connect the two aileron servos in the wings to the aileron channel of the receiver in the fuselage. Total Length = approx 32 in. (813 mm). Length from aileron channel connector to Y = approx 7 in. (178 mm)
- (Note: The aileron wiring harness does NOT provide for flaperon operation using a computer radio and two discrete receiver channels. VMAR models utilizing two aileron servos will usually support computer radio flaperon functionality in conjunction with the aileron wiring harness if additional aileron extensions are purchased in addition to the aileron wiring harness included with the wiring harness set).
- Throttle Wiring Harness (WHT) to connect three Electronic Speed Controls (ESC) to the throttle channel of the receiver in the fuselage. Total Length = approx 12.5 in. (318 mm). Length from throttle channel connector to Y = approx 6 in. (152 mm)
- Power Wiring Harness (WHP) to provide Positive (+) and Negative (-) power to three motors from a single battery (fused in line). Total Length = approx 14 in. (355 mm). Length from battery connector to quick disconnect joint = approx 5.0 in. (127 mm)
This VMAR Wiring Harness Set also contains:
- Flap Wiring Harness (FHE) to connect the flap servos located in the wing (inboard locations) to the flap channel of the receiver in the fuselage. Total Length = approx 22.5 in. (571 mm). Length from flap channel connector to junction = approx 7 in. (178 mm)
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End User Wiring Labels
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| Power Module - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - Contents | This VMAX Power Module (#VMM-J210PM1) contains the following
- One (1) power pylon for the fuselage, consisting of:
- Laser cut wood fuselage power module firewall assembly (a component of #VMA-J210XPMV),
- Brushless Motor (#VMM-111B18VM),
- Pre-installed motor mounting fasteners,
- Propellor mounting hardware,
- Electronic Speed Control (ESC) (#VMC-120B15VC),
- Wiring between the Motor and the ESC,
- Wiring leads from the ESC to provide Positive (+) power, Negative (-) power and throttle control
- Two (2) power assemblies for the wings, each consisting of:
- Laser cut wood motor mounting plate (a component of #VMA-J210XPMV),
- Brushless motor (#VMM-111B18VM),
- Semi-installed motor mounting fasteners,
- Propellor mounting hardware,
- Electronic Speed Control (ESC) (#VMC-120B15VC) with mounting block secured by a zip strap,
- Wire extension set (3 wires) for each motor to provide electrical power between each wing motor and it's respective ESC,
- Wiring leads from the ESC to provide Positive (+) power, Negative (-) power and throttle control
- Crimp on bullet connectors (female) for the ESC power feeds (3 Red, 3 Black),
- All components have been factory connected & tested.
- Documentation
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| 1.1.5. Power Pack - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - Installation Instructions | |
Consult any labels carefully, particularly the larger WARNING labels. The labels are largely self explanatory. Reading the labels will save you a great deal of time and help prevent damage to your equipment.
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| 1.1.5.1. Stage 1 - Install Power Module - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor |
a) Review the Read Me First documentation and the Assembly & Operations Manual that came with your model.
b) Install the Power Module (both pylons) following the Read Me First instructions provided with the Power Module.
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| 1.1.5.2. Stage 2 - Install Wiring Harness Set - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor |
a) Review the Read Me First documentation and the Assembly & Operations Manual that came with your model.
b) Install the Wiring Harness Set following the Read Me First instructions provided with the Wiring Harness Set.
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| 1.1.5.3. Stage 3 - Install Props, Battery etc - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor |
a) Review the Read Me First documentation and the Assembly & Operations Manual that came with your model.
b) Install the Propellers and Battery Pack following the instructions provided in the Read Me First documention and the Assembly & Operations Manual that came with your model.
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| 1.1.6. Power Pack - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - Operating | |
Consult any labels carefully, particularly the larger WARNING labels. The labels are largely self explanatory. Paying attention to the operating limits will help prevent damage to your equipment.
We developed this Power Pack as a "system" suitable for your model. We strongly advise against changing any component within this system. If a component requires replacement, ensure you replace it with a new but identical component to that which is being swapped out.
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| 1.1.6.1. Motors - Power Pack Operations - VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor |
a) Review the Read Me First documentation and the Assembly & Operations Manual that came with your model.
b) Follow the Read Me First "Operating" Instructions provided with the Power Module.
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| 1.1.6.2. Battery - Power Pack Operations - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor |
a) Review the Read Me First documentation and the Assembly & Operations Manual that came with your model.
b) Follow the Read Me First Instructions provided with the Battery.
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| 1.1.7. Power Pack - For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - No No's & Must Do's |
a) Review the Read Me First documentation and the Assembly & Operations Manual that came with your model. Take careful note of all cautions and warnings related to the safe and reliable operation of your model.
b) Review the Read Me First "No No's & Must Do's" provided with the Power Module.
c) Review the Read Me First information provided with the Battery. Pay particular attention to safety considerations related to transporting and charging your battery. We must again emphasize the importance of disconnecting your battery whenever you are transporting it, storing it, not using it or if you suspect any problems with your battery, motor or radio.
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| 1.1.8. Support | On Line, eMail, Fax, Phone, Mail
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| We offer the Best in Support Services. | We back up our products and our customers with the best support services available. From our industry leading Knowledge Base to information about your Shipment, we've got you covered!
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| 1.1.8.1. Contact Us | For Sales and other Inquiries
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| Support - Contact Us - Reach our Sales Department by eMail, Fax, Phone or Mail | Technical Inquiries: Please review the information provided in our Knowledge Base. After checking our Knowledge Base, if you need further assistance please use our Submit A Question service to get a response within 2 Business Days. Sales Inquiries: Please note that our Sales Department personnel are trained and dedicated to:
- Helping you with non-technical pre-purchase questions,
- Helping you place your order,
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- Resolving any invoicing problems, and
- Helping to sort out any missing shipment or shipment damage issues.
Their depth of technical knowledge is about on par with what is shown in our printed sales literature. In most cases, they are working from the same printed advertisements or content from our web site that you are. Asking sales personnel to confirm the size, color and availability of a product is well within their capabilities. However, asking detailed questions about technical issues is not.
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| 1.2. Power Pack - #VMM-J210XPP1 For VMA-J210X JU52 Trimotor - Additional Information | In general "Additional" Information is:
- In addition to that found in other documentation related to this product,
- Often reflects feedback &/or questions from users of the product.
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