E-flite Alpha 450 Sport ARF - Manual (Page 17)

17 E-flite Alpha Sport 450 ARF Assembly Manual
 2. Slip the hook and loop strap through the holes
in the battery tray as shown. Make sure the softer
loop tape is facing out or you will not be able to
secure the battery with the strap.
When installing the hook and loop strap,
make sure the wire to the nose gear does not
interfere with the strap. The wire must remain
free to move when the strap is installed.
 3. Take the connector from the speed control for the
battery and insert it though the hole in the battery
tray into the battery compartment.
 4. Use the hook and loop strap to secure the
motor battery in the battery compartment. If the
motor battery slides forward or rearward in the
compartment, use a piece of hook and loop tape
between the motor battery and battery tray to keep
it from moving.
When balancing your model, you will be
required to move the battery forward or
aft to achieve the best CG for flight.
Centering the Rudder, Nose
Gear and Elevator
Required Parts
Fuselage assembly Transmitter
Motor battery (charged)
Required Tools and Adhesives
Ruler Phillips screwdriver: #1
Threadlock
 1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the
screws that secure the rudder, nose gear and
elevator pushrod to the connectors at the servo.
 2. Move the switch on your transmitter to the on
position. Make sure the throttle stick is toward the
bottom of the transmitter, or low throttle position.
Connect the leads for the battery and motor.