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0.40 cu.in. displacement 2-cycle
0.52 cu.in. displacement 4-cycle
Radio required : 5 channels, 6 servos airplane radio
Specifications
Wing Span
Wing Area
Flying Weight
Fuselage Length
54.0 in / 1370mm
564 sq in / 36.4 sq dm
6.0 lbs / 2650g
54 in / 1370mm
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.*
Warning !This model is not a toy.
It is designed for maximum performance. Please seek advice if one is not familiar with this kind of engine powered precision model. Operating this model without prior preparation may cause injuries. Remember, safety is the most important thing. Always keep this instruction manual at hand for quick reference.
THE WORLD MODELS
MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
FACTORY PRE-FABRICATED
ALMOST-READY-TO-FLY (ARF) SERIES
MADE IN CHINA www.theworldmodels.com
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
1 Read through the manual before you begin, so you will have an overall idea of what to do.
2 Check all parts. If you find any defective or missing parts contact your local dealer. Please DRY FIT and check for defects for all parts that will require CA or Epoxy for final assembly. Any parts you find to be defective after the gluing process may be difficult to remove for warranty replacement. The manufacturer will replace any defective parts. but will not extend to the parts that are good before gluing to defective parts during assembly.
3 Symbols used throughout this instruction manual comprise of the following : -
Apply epoxy glue.
Assemble left and right sides the same way.
Peel off shaded portion covering film.
3mm
Drill holes with the specified diameter (here: 3mm).
Pay close attention here!
Pierce the shaded portion covering film.
Apply instant glue
(C.A.glue, super glue.)
Ensure smooth non-binding movement while assembling.
Cut off shaded portion.
Must be purchased separately!
Warning!
Do not overlook this symbol!
P . 1
Parts List
1. FUSELAGE & BELLY PAN --1 set
2. MAIN WING --1 pc.
3. STABILIZER & ELEVATOR --1 set
4. RUDDER --1 set
5. CANOPY --1 set
6. COWLING --1 pc.
TRANSPARENT DUMMY COWLING --1 pc.
7. PILOT (#PC001050A) --1 pc.
8. SPINNER Ø62mm --1 pc.
9. ENGINE MOUNT PL5111-050 --1set
10.FUEL TANK 320cc --1 set
11.SPONGE 10x80x200mm (For Radio Equipment) --2 pcs
12.TAIL LANDING GEAR --1 set
13.MAIN WHEEL Ø50mm --2 pcs
14.TAIL WHEEL Ø23mm --1 pc.
15.PUSHROD , PUSHWIRE & PULLWIRE:--
COPPER TUBE d2.0xD2.4x8mm (For Rudder) --4 pcs
METAL ROD Ø1.8x27mm (For Rudder) --2 pcs
METAL ROD Ø1.8x27mm w/Threads (For Rudder) --2 pcs
METAL ROD Ø1.8x80mm (For Elevator) --1 pc.
METAL ROD Ø1.8x105mm w/Threads (For Aileron) --2 pcs
METAL ROD Ø1.8x160mm w/Threads (For Elevator) --1 pc.
METAL ROD Ø1.8x165mm w/Threads (For Elevator) --1 pc.
PLASTIC TUBE d2xD3x700mm (For Elevator) --2 pcs
PLASTIC TUBE d2.5xD3x50mm (For Rudder) --2 pcs
WOODEN ROD Ø8x580mm (For Elevator) --1 pc.
16.THROTTLE PUSHWIRE Ø1.2x420mm
w/Plastic tubed2xD3x200mm --1 set
P . 2
17.WOODEN PARTS:--
BALSA 10x10x91mm (For Fixing Fuel Tank) --1 pc.
PLYWOOD 1x10x20mm (For Belly Pan ) --2 pcs
PLYWOOD 6x20x33mm (For Belly Pan) --2 pcs
PLYWOOD 3x61x85.5mm (Rudder Servo Stand) --1 pc.
PLYWOOD 3x61x87.5mm
(Throttle & Elevator Servos Stand) --1 pc.
PLYWOOD 3x10x77mm (For Rudder Servo) --2 pcs
PLYWOOD 3x10x79mm
(For Throttle & Elevator Servos) --2 pcs
18.PLASTIC PARTS:--
CLEVIS --8 pcs
SILICON GROMMET d1.5xD6.5mm
(For Cowling, Canopy & Belly Pan)--12 pcs
HORN --4 sets
HORN (w/o-Base For Rudder) --2 sets
STRAPER --3 pcs
19.METAL PARTS:--
LINKAGE CONNECTOR 2.1mm --3 sets
COLLAR 2.1mm w/set screw --1 set
COLLAR 4.1mm w/set screw --2 sets
NUT2mm --2 pcs
NUT 3.5mm --8 pcs
SCREW PA 3x12mm --2 pcs
SCREW PM 2x16mm --4 pcs
SCREW PM 2x20mm --2 pcs
SCREW PM 2x25mm --4 pcs
SCREW PM 3.5x30mm --4 pcs
SCREW PM 4x25mm --4 pcs
SCREW PM 4x35mm --2 pcs
SCREW PWA2.3x8mm --6 pcs
SCREW PWA2.3X12mm--4 pcs
WASHER d3.5xD8mm --8 pcs
WASHER d4xD9mm --4 pcs
WASHER d4xD15mm --2 pcs
20.FUEL TUBE Ø6x5mm --9 pcs
HEAT-SHRINK TUBE Ø8x40mm --2 pcs
21.DECALS: ST 200 035 --1 set
1 Main Wing
Peel off shaded portion covering film.
2 Aileron Servo
Peel shaded
Portion covering film.
3 Aileron Servo
PM 2x25mm Screw
P.3
Ø1.8x105mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Clevis
PM 2x25mm
4 Main Landing Gear
4.1mm Collar
3mm Set Screw
KA 3x14mm Screw
3mm Set Screw
4.1mm Collar
Wheel Ø50mm
KA 3x14mm
5 Landing Gear Servo
Linkage Stopper
3 X 3mm Set Screw
L i n k a g e C o n n e c t o r
2mm Nut
1.5mm
2 mm Washer
26mm Storke
26mm Storke
Wheels up position
To R-side
Wheels down position
6 Stabilizer
P.4
7 Vertical Fin/Rudder
8 Tail Landing Gear
PA 3x12m Screw
3mm Set Screw
2.1mm Collar
Wheel Ø23mm
PA 3x12mm
3mm Set Screw
2.1mm Collar
9 Engine Mount
PM 4x25mm Screw
4mm Washer
Engine Mount
PL5111-050
PM 4x25mm
4mm
P.5
2mm
1.5mm
Apply thread locker to screws.
Blind nuts are off-centered to keep the spinner at the fuselage axis.
10 Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank 320cc
Install Balsa & Plywood for fixing fuel tank
Balsa 10x10x91mm
Fuel Tank
Bottom View
11 Engine
PM 3.5x30mm Screw d3.5xD8mm Washer d3.5mm Nut
3.5mm
Plastic tube d2xd3x200mm
Throttle Pushwire
Ø1.2x420mm
12 Elevator Pushrod
1.8x80mm
heat-shrink Tube
Ø1.8x165mm
5mm
Ø1.8x160mm
1.8x165mm
Install Engine position
Spinner
Ø62mm
Fire
Wall
Illustratuin is for inverted mounting.
You can mount the engine upright or sideways simply by rotating the engine mount. thrust angles will not be affected.
3.5mm
PM 3.5mmx30mm
115mm
4.5in.
Clevis
8x580mm
1.8x160mm
Be careful not to scorch the heat-shrink tube!
COMPLETED
P.6
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
13 Elevator Pushrod
Elevator Pushrod
14 Elevator Pushrod
PM 2x16mm Screw
Plastic Tube d2xD3x700mm
Elevator Pushrod
PM 2x16mm
Plastic Tube d2.5xD4x50mm
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
15 Servo Set
Linkage Connector
3 X 3mm Set Screw
L i n k a g e C o n n e c t o r
2mm Nut
2 mm Washer
Throttle Pushwire
2mm
2mm
2mm
3mm
Please refer to attachecd sheet for linkage connector installation.
P.7
Included with the Radio Set.
Throttle Servo
16 Rudder Pullwire
PM 2x20mm Screw
2mm Nut
Plastic Tube d2xD3x50mm
Copper Tube
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
Metal Rod
Ø1.8x27mm
w/Threads
2mm Nut
PM 2x20mm
17 Radio Equipment
Plywood3x61x87.5mm
Throttle
Servo
Install and arrange the servo as shown in the diagram.
Clamp the copper tube
Plywood3x61x85.5mm
Rudder
Servo
Fuel Tube
Ø6x5mm
18 Main Wing
PM 4x35mm Screw d4xD15mm Washer
Elevator
Servo
Plywood3x10x79mm Plywood3x10x77mm
Bottom View
Metal Rod
Ø1.8x27mm
PM 4x35mm d4xD15mm
Plywood
6x20x33mm
P.8
19 Belly Pan
PWA2.3x12mm Screw d1.5 xD6.5 mm Silicon Gro mmet
PWA2.3x12mm
Silicon Grommet d1.5x6.5mm
1.5mm
Plywood
1x10x20mm
1.5mm
20 Cowling
PWA2.6x12mm Screw d1.5xD6.5mm Silicon Grommet
Silicon Gr omme t d1.5x6.5mm
1mm
PWA2.6x12mm
21 Canopy
PWA2.3x8 Screw d1 .5x D6.5m m Silico n Grom met
Silicon Grommet d1.5xD6.5mm
PWA2.3x8mm
3mm
Pilot
1mm
P.9
22 Wing Setting Adjust the wing and fuselage configuration as in the diagrams.
23 Control Throws
Elevator
Rudder
Aileron
18mm
18mm
45mm
45mm
Adjust the control throws as shown in the diagram. These throws are good for general flying. You can adjust according to your personal preference.
10mm
10mm
24 C.G.
The ideal C.G. position is 135mm (5.32in.) behind the leading edge measured at where the wing meets the fuselage. In order to obtain the C.G.
specified, add weight to the fuselage or move the battery position. Check the C.G. before flying.
135mm
5.32in.
P.10
Important Safety Precautions
#First time flyer should never fly by himself / herself. Assistance from experienced flyer is
absolutely necessary.
#Zen 50 is specially designed to be powered by 2 C 0.40 or 4C 0.52 engine, using a more powerful engine does not mean better performance. In fact, over powered engine may
#If you find wrinkles on the covering as a result of weather changes, you can use hot iron
to remove the wrinkles. Please begin with lower temperature setting and gradually raise
ADDENDUM
LINKAGE CONNECTOR
HW7111030 & HW7111060
Drill 2mm hole at servo horn.
Insert linkage connector into servo horn.
Make sure shoulder of screw is cleared from servo horn.
Add washer to reduce play if necessary.
Shoulder
Tighten up the round nut against the shoulder. Apply
CA or permanent thread locker.
After fastening the round nut, make sure that the linkage connector can rotate freely.
P.11
s u of t pre-painted cowling.
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