Top Flite TOPA0970 - Manual (Page 7)

7
PREPARATIONS
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1. If you have not done so already, remove the
major parts of the kit from the box and inspect for
damage. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact
Product Support at the address or telephone number
listed in the “Kit Inspection” section on page 5.
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2. Carefully remove the tape and separate all the
control surfaces. Use a covering iron with a covering
sock on medium/high heat to tighten the covering if
necessary. Apply pressure over sheeted areas to
thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
ASSEMBLE THE WING
HINGE THE AILERONS & FLAPS
You can do the right wing fi rst so your work matches
the photos the fi rst time through, or you can work on
them together.
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1. Test fi t the included hinge points into the pre-
drilled pockets in the fl ap . Press the hinge points into
the pockets with the pins in the hinge points aligned
parallel with the hinge line on the fl ap. Push the hinge
points as far deep as they can fi t into the pockets in
the fl ap. Work the hinge up and down in the pocket. Be
sure that the hinges move freely inside the pocket. If
there is any interference, use a hobby knife to slightly
enlarge the pocket as necessary.
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2. Fit the fl ap to the wing panel by inserting the
other ends of the hinge points into the pockets in the
wing trailing edge. Position the fl ap so that there is
a 1/16" [1.6mm] gap between the fl ap trailing edge
and the edge of the recessed area in the wing as
shown. Work the fl ap up and down to ensure smooth
movement.