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Installing the vectored thrust lock, Opening the fuselage – E-flite Carbon-Z Scimitar BNF User Manual

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Installing the Vectored Thrust Lock

1. Disconnect the vector-thrust servo connector from the AUX 1 servo

extension under the receiver hatch.

2. Remove the linkage (A) from the arms of the vector-thrust unit (B) and

the servo.

3. Install a screw (C) through both the arms of the vector-thrust unit and the

lock (D) into the fuselage.

4. Install the other end of the lock on the fuselage using a screw.

TIP: Four screws and the vector-thrust servo may be removed from the
fuselage if the vector-thrust lock is used. (See Servo Service instructions for
Vectored Thrust.)

Opening the Fuselage

1

• Lift the front edge of the canopy (A) then pull the canopy

forward and off the fuselage.

• Loosen the screw (B) from the front of the receiver hatch (C), then

lift the front edge of the receiver hatch and pull it forward and off

the fuselage (carefully moving the tabs from under the retainers).

2

• Remove four screws (D) and the motor hatch (E) from the

fuselage.

Remove these hatches when setting up the Scimitar. Replace these
hatches before checking CG.

A

B

2 X 14mm (2)

C

A

C

3 X 10mm

B

1

2

2.5 X 10mm (4)

D

E

When the use of the Vectored Thrust (VT) is not desired, the VT can be locked.
Follow the directions below to lock the Vectored Thrust.

The upper motor housing is not shown here for clarity. The upper motor housing may remain installed during setup.

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