Great Planes Syncro EDF - GPMA1581 - Manual (Page 4)

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Charging System
The LiPo batteries recommended for your Syncro require a
special charger capable of charging LiPos. LiPo batteries must
also be “balance charged” so that each of the three individual
cells making up the complete battery are charged evenly.
For pilots who wish to charge several batteries
simultaneously (reducing down time and optimizing flight
time), the Great Planes PolyCharge4
™ DC-powered LiPo
charger (GPMM3015) is recommended. The PolyCharge4
can charge up to four LiPo batteries at once. But the
PolyCharge4 does not have an internal LiPo cell balancer,
so for each LiPo battery you wish to charge simultaneously,
one Great Planes Equinox
™ LiPo Cell Balancer (GPMM3160)
will also be required. Finally, the PolyCharge4 does not have
AC capability, so if wall-charging from home is important,
a separate A/C 12-Volt power source must be purchased
separately. A suitable power supply for the PolyCharge4 is
the Great Planes 12V 12A DC power supply (GPMP0901).
Another viable battery charging option is the Triton ™ EQ
(GPMM3155) featuring the required built-in LiPo cell
balancing. The Triton EQ also features a built-in AC adapter
and wall cord so it can charge batteries from either a wall
outlet or a 12V source. The Triton EQ can charge only one
battery at a time.
Tools and Accessories
Other than common hobby tools such as screwdrivers,
needle-nose pliers, etc., here is the list of items illustrated
in this instruction manual required to assemble the Syncro.
❏
Thread-locking cement (GPMR6060)
❏
Great Planes stick-on lead weight (GPMQ4485)
❏
Masking tape
A standard “L-bend” hex key is included with this kit for
tightening the set screws in the fan rotor adapter (see
page 13), but it’s really only a “one-time” use tool. For any
future disassembly and reassembly, and even for this first-
time assembly, a high-quality 1.5mm hex wrench such as
the DuraTrax
® 1.5mm Ultimate Hex Driver (DTXR0288) is
suggested.
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement parts for the Syncro are available using the
order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows.
The fastest, most economical service can be provided by
your hobby dealer or mail-order company.
To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Great Planes web site
at greatplanes.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the
bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. Follow the
instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian
or International dealer.
Parts may also be ordered directly from Hobby Services
by calling (217) 398-0007, or fax at (217) 398-7721, but full
retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply.
Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax.
If ordering via fax, include a Visa
® or MasterCard ® number
and expiration date for payment.
Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to:
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in
the Replacement Parts List. Payment by credit card or
personal check only; no C.O.D.
If additional assistance is required for any reason, contact
Product Support by telephone at (217) 398-8970, or by
e-mail at [email protected].
Order No. Description
NOTE
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
Full-size plans are not available.
You can download a copy of this
manual at www.greatplanes.com.
GPMA4190
GPMA4191
GPMA4192
GPMA4193
GPMA4194
GPMA4195
GPMA4196
GPMA4197
GPMA4198
GPMA4199 Fuselage Set
Glider Wing Set
Sport Wing Set
Tail Set
Foam Fan Duct
Landing Gear Set
Hardware Pack
Canopy Hatch
Ducted Fan Unit
Ducted Fan Rotor