Assembling the canopy and hatch – E-flite ElectraJet EP w/ESC & Delta Mix User Manual

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Step 1. Remove the flashing around the hatch with a sharp
hobby knife.

Step 2. Mix an adequate amount of 12-minute epoxy and apply
to the recess in hatch (which is located at the rear of the hatch)
and to one plywood square hold-down.

Step 3. Mount the plywood hold-down to the hatch.

Step 4. Assemble the plastic hatch latch.

Step 5. Mix an adequate amount of 12-minute epoxy and coat
the underside on the plastic latch.

Step 6. Place the plastic latch onto the fuselage and glue in place.

Step 7. Using 12-minute epoxy, glue the hatch-latch recepticle
in place.

Step 8. Locate the clear canopy from the kit contents. If needed,
trim the canopy to fit onto the hatch. Place a bead of odorless
CA around the canopy edge and place it onto the foam hatch as
seen in the picture below. If needed, hold the canopy in place
using masking tape.

Assembling the Canopy and Hatch

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