E-flite Power 52 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 590Kv - Manual

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WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar
with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the
product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property
and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be operated
with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability.
Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in
injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended
for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disas-
sembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way
without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the
instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in
order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
CAUTION: This product can become extremely hot when in use,
which could lead to burns.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are
subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com
and click on the support tab for this product.
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to
indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility
of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the
probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the
probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious
injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
Meaning of Special Language
Power 52 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 590Kv (EFLM4052A) Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the E-flite ® Power 52 Brushless Outrunner motor. The Power 52 is designed to deliver clean and quiet power for 40- to 50-size sport
and scale airplanes, 40- to 50-size 3D airplanes, or models requiring up to 1650 watts of power.
Features
• Equivalent to a 46- to 55-size glow engine for 5.00- to 7.50-pound
(2.20–3.40 kg) airplanes
• Ideal for 40- to 50-size 3D airplanes up to 6.00 pounds (2.70 kg)
• Ideal for models requiring up to 1650 watts of power
• High-torque, direct drive alternative to inrunner brushless motors
• Includes mount, prop adapter and mounting hardware
• Quiet, lightweight operation
• External rotor design 6mm shaft can easily be reversed for
alternative motor installations
• High-quality construction with ball bearings and hardened steel shaft
• Slotted 14-pole outrunner design
Power 52, 590Kv (EFLM4052A) Specifications
Diameter: 50mm (2.00 in)
Case Length: 60mm (2.35 in)
Weight: 346 g (12.2 oz)
Shaft Diameter: 6mm (0.24 in)
Kv: 590 (rpms per volt)
Io: 2.3-Amp @ 18.5V (no load current)
Ri: .016 ohms (resistance)
Continuous Current: 65-Amp*
Maximum Burst Current: 75-Amp*
Watts: up to 1650
Cells: 14–20 Ni-MH/Ni-Cd or 4–6S Li-Po
Recommended Props: 4S 14 x 7–15 x 8; 5S 13 x 8–15 x 7;
6S 11 x 10–12 x 8
Brushless ESC: 80-Amp
NOTICE: Maximum operating temperature is 220° F (104° C) and
maximum burst current duration is 15 seconds. Decrease throttle
to let motor cool after operation at maximum current levels and to
prevent overheating. Maximum Burst Current rating of 75 Amps is
for 3D and limited burst current operations.
Battery Choices
We recommend E-flite ® or Thunder Power RC batteries for the Power
52 Brushless Outrunner Motor, depending on the airplane application.
Battery technology is constantly changing and manufacturers are improving
and updating older packs with new ones. Please refer to your model’s
manual or our website for recommended batteries.
Accessories and Spare Parts
See our web site at www.E-fliteRC.com or www.horizonhobby.com for our
complete line of brushless motors. We have posted a specification comparison
sheet on our web site so you can compare the different motors we offer.
• EFLA110
Power Meter
• EFLA249 Gold Bullet Connector Set, 4mm (3)
• EFLM1926 Prop Adapter with Collet, 6mm
• EFLM40521 Shaft: Power 52 Brushless Outrunner
• EFLM40462 X-Mount/Hardware
• EFLM1934 Prop Adapter, 8mm Shaft for Power 46, 52, 60
• EFLA1080B 80-Amp Pro SB Brushless ESC, EC5 (V2)
Box Contents
Contact Information
Compliance Information for the European Union
Declaration of Conformity
(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2011080602
Product(s):
EFL Power 52 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 590Kv
Item Number(s): EFLM4052A
The object of declaration described above is in conformity with
the requirements of the specifications listed below, following
the provisions of the European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:
EN61000-6-1:2007
EN61000-6-3:2007
Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign, IL USA
August 06, 2011
Instructions for disposal of WEEE
by users in the European Union
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s
responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment
at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or where you purchased the product.
Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number / Email Address
Horizon Service Center
(Electronics and engines)
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA 877-504-0233
Online Repair Request:
visit www.horizonhobby.com/repairs
Horizon Product Support
(All other products)
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA
877-504-0233
[email protected]
United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited
Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 1279 641 097
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Germany Horizon Technischer Service
Hamburger Str. 10
25335 Elmshorn
Germany
+49 4121 46199 66
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France Horizon Hobby SAS
14 Rue Gustave Eiffel
Zone d’Activité du Réveil Matin
91230 Montgeron
+33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70
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United States of
America
Steven A. Hall
Vice President
International Operations and Risk Management
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
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