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Motor installation – E-flite RV-9 450 ARF User Manual

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E-flite RV-9 450 Assembly Manual

HALF FLAP

UP FLAP

We have shown three positions for the flaps. If you

are using a transmitter with only a 2-position switch,

then the half flap position would not be used. Flap

throws are covered at the end of the manual.

Motor Installation

Required Parts

Fuselage assembly

Motor battery

#4 washer (4)

Hook and loop material

Motor with hardware Transmitter

Speed control

Hook and loop strap

4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head screw (4)

Required tools

Threadlock

Scissors

Phillips screwdriver: #1

Hex wrench or ball driver: 3/32-inch

The installation for the Power 450 and Power 480

motors follow the same procedure. Make sure to

use a 30-amp speed control for the Power 450

and a 40-amp speed control for the Power 480.

1. Attach the X-mount to the motor using the

screws provided with the motor. Use a #1 Phillips

screwdriver to tighten the screws after placing a

drop of threadlock on each screw to prevent it from

vibrating loose.

2. Attach the motor to the firewall using four #4

washers and four 4-40 x 3/8-inch socket head

screws. Use a 3/32-inch ball driver or hex wrench

to tighten the screws. Make sure to use threadlock

on the screws to prevent them from vibrating loose.