Dynaflite GPMA1052 Bird of Time - Manual (Page 11)

the threaded end of the elevator pushrod. Cut the
servo arm so that there is only one arm left. Plug
the servo into the elevator connector of the
receiver. Turn on the radio system with the
elevator trim centered on the transmitter. Install
the servo arm on the servo, perpendicular to the
servo. Install the retaining screw on the servo
arm. Turn off the radio system and unplug the
servo. Insert the Z-bend on the elevator pushrod
into the outer hole of the servo arm. Position the
servo centered over the opening in the rear of the
fuselage. Note where you will need to position
the servo inside the fuselage so that the hole in
the nylon swivel clevis will line up over the center
of the slot for the forward elevator joiner.
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2. Use 80-grit sandpaper to roughen the
fuselage side where the servo will be mounted.
Clean the area with rubbing alcohol. Install the
servo in place in the fuselage with the forward
elevator joiner wire positioned through the hole
in the swivel clevis. Be sure the servo arm is
perpendicular to the servo.
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3. Cut the two 1/4" x 3/8" [6.4 x 9.6mm]
hardwood blocks so that they are as long as the
width of your servo. Glue the blocks to the
fuselage side with a 6-minute epoxy. Do not get
any epoxy on the servo. Note: The blocks are
not attached to the servo. They are used as
guides to hold the servo in place.
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4. Remove the servo from the fuselage. You
may have to break the blocks loose to remove
the servo. If so, glue them back into place when
you mount the servo in the next step. Put some
servo mounting tape on the side of the servo
that is against the side of the fuselage. Install
the screw holding the servo arm to the servo.
Install a 24" [610mm] servo extension wire on
the servo. Secure the extension with some heat
shrink tubing or tape. Note: If you will be
installing the receiver in the nose of the model
you will need a 30" [765mm] extension wire.
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5. Reinstall the servo in the fuselage with the
servo wire running to the front of the fuselage.
Reinforce the glue joints for the blocks but do
not get any epoxy on the servo.
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