Great Planes Shoestring GP/EP ARF - GPMA1328 - Manual (Page 23)

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[13mm] self-tapping screw into each hole in the fuselage and
back it out. Apply a couple drops of thin CA to each hole
in the blocks. Enlarge the fi ve holes in the cowl with a 1/8"
[3.2mm] bit. Install the cowl onto the fuselage using fi ve #4 x
1/2" [13mm] self-tapping screws and fi ve #4 fl at washers.
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10. Install the spinner backplate, propeller, prop washer,
and prop nut onto the motor. Install the spinner cone using
the screws included inside the spinner package.
You have now completed the assembly!
APPLY THE DECALS
1. Use scissors or a sharp hobby knife to cut the decals from
the sheet.
2. Be certain the model is clean and free from oily fi ngerprints
and dust. Prepare a dishpan or small bucket with a mixture
of liquid dish soap and warm water—about one teaspoon of
soap per gallon of water. Submerse the decal in the soap and
water and peel off the paper backing. Note: Even though the
decals have a “sticky-back” and are not the water transfer
type, submersing them in soap and water allows accurate
positioning and reduces air bubbles underneath.
3. Position decal on the model where desired. Holding the decal
down, use a paper towel to wipe most of the water away.
4. Use a piece of soft balsa or something similar to squeegee
remaining water from under the decal. Apply the rest of the
decals the same way.
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
Install and Operate the Motor Battery
(Brushless Only)
IMPORTANT: If using multiple battery packs connected with
an adapter, never charge the batteries together through the
adapter. Always charge each battery pack separately. Charge
the batteries, then read the following precautions on how to
connect multiple packs for fl ying the model:
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS:
There are two ways to connect multiple battery packs: In
Series and in Parallel.
These are two 3200mAh batteries (one 11.1V
and the other 7.4V). When joined in SERIES,
the result will be a 18.5V, 3200 mAh battery.
It’s okay to connect batteries with different voltages in
series to achieve the new, desired voltage.
This is a SERIES battery
adapter (GPMM3143)
that connects two
batteries in series.
11.1V (3-Cell)
3200mAh
OKAY
7.4V (2-Cell)
3200mAh
Connecting batteries in “Series” means to connect the
(+)’s to the (–)’s and the (–)’s to the (+)’s. This combines the
voltages of the batteries, but the capacity remains the same.
These two 1500mAh batteries (both 11.1V) are
being joined in PARALLEL. The result will be
one 11.1V, 3000mAh battery.
This is a PARALLEL battery adapter (GPMM3142)
that connects two batteries in parallel.
11.1V (3-Cell)
1500mAh
OKAY
11.1V (3-Cell)
1500mAh
Connecting batteries in “Parallel” means to connect the
(+)’s to the (+)’s and the (–)’s to the (–)’s. This combines the
capacities of the batteries, but the voltage remains the same.