E-flite F-16 400 DF ARF w/Motor & Fan Unit - Manual (Page 3)

3 E-flite F-16 ARF Assembly Manual
Recommended Radio Equipment
You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter,
receiver, and four or five servos (if using nose gear
steering). You can choose to purchase a complete
radio system. If you are using an existing transmitter,
just purchase the other required equipment separately.
We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free
Spektrum ™ DX6i 2.4GHz DSM ® 6-channel system. If
using your own transmitter, we recommend the E-flite
S60 Super Sub-Micro servos .
If you own the Spektrum DX6i radio, just add
the AR6200 DSM2 ™ 6-channel receiver and four
or five (nose gear steering) E-flite S60 Super
Sub-Micro servos.
Complete Radio System
SPM6600 DX6i DSM2 6CH system
Or Purchase Separately
SPMAR6200 AR6200 DSM2 6-Channel Full-
Range Receiver (for DX6i or
DX7)
And
EFLRS60 S60 Super Sub-Micro Servo (4,
5 if using nose gear steering)
EFLREX3L 3-inch Extension, Lightweight (2)
EFLREX9L 9-inch Extension, Lightweight (2)
Note: If you are not using a computer radio,
you will be required to purchase the following
items:
EFLRYH3 3-inch Y-Harness, Lightweight
EXRA320 Y-Harness 6-inch/Reverser
Standard
Optional Accessories
EFLA110 Power Meter
EFLC3005 Celectra ™ 1- to 3-Cell
Li-Po Charger
EFLC505 Intelligent 1- to 5-Cell
Balancing Charger
Required Tools and Adhesives
Tools & Equipment
Mixing sticks Paper towels
Rubbing alcohol Mixing cups
Dental floss Hobby knife (#11 blade)
Pin drill Drill bit: 5/64-inch (2mm)
Sandpaper Epoxy brushes
Phillips screwdriver: #00, #1
Adhesives
Threadlock 6-Minute Epoxy (HAN8000)
Medium CA (optional for missile installation)
Required Speed Control and Battery
EFLA1025 25-Amp Pro Brushless ESC
THP21003SPL 2100mAh 3-Cell 11.1V LiPo,
16GA
Notes Regarding Servos and ESC
WARNING: Use of servos other than those we suggest
may overload the BEC of the recommended Electronic
Speed Control (ESC). Please use only the servos listed
when utilizing the recommended ESC’s BEC, or the use
of a separate BEC (like the UBEC) or receiver battery
pack when using other servos.
We recommend the use of our E-flite 25-Amp Pro
Brushless ESC (EFLA1025). You will notice that the
manual for the ESC recommends the use of only 4
servos while using the BEC. The F-16 uses 5 servos
with the optional nose gear steering. We have tested
this setup and due to the low usage and current draw
of this nose gear steering servo, the ESC is capable of
operating with the BEC under this condition.
Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries
Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly
more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/
Ni-MH batteries used in RC applications.
All manufacturer’s instructions and warnings
must be followed closely. Mishandling of
Li-Po batteries can result in fire. Always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries.
Warning
An RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause
serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly
only in open areas, preferably at AMA (Academy of
Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites, following all
instructions included with your radio.
Keep loose items that can get entangled in the
propeller away from the prop, including loose clothing,
or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers.
Especially keep your hands away from the propeller.
During the course of building your F-16 we suggest
that you use a soft base for the building surface.
Such things as a foam stand, large piece of bedding
foam or a thick bath towel will work well and help
protect the model from damage during assembly.