Great Planes RimFire Brushless Outrunner Motor - GPMG4500 User Manual
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3. Drill four 5.5mm
holes to clear the three
machine screws and
motor shaft through the
firewall, and drill three
pilot holes for mounting
the motor to the firewall
with wood screws as
shown here.
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4. The prop will be installed on the motor’s built-in prop-saver
on the rotating section of the can. It will not be necessary to use
the included prop-adapter for this application. Install the two
included 2.6 x 10mm machine screws into the two holes on the
side of the motor’s built-in prop-saver. Make sure the screws are
tight, but do not overtighten the screws as they could strip the
threads inside the prop-saver!
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5. The prop-saver is designed for use with APC Slo-Flyer
props. Press the larger of the two adapter rings included with the
propeller into the ACP Slo-Flyer prop hub and press the prop onto
the prop-saver.
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6. Use one of the included rubber
O-rings to secure the propeller to
the screws on the prop saver. For
high-power applications, use two
O-rings for a stronger mount.
The motor can be installed behind a firewall. To do so:
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1. Use the printed template shown on the reverse page to mark
the mounting holes on the firewall.
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2. Following the template, drill three 3mm holes (for the
mounting screws) and one 10mm hole (for the output shaft)
through the firewall.
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3. Secure the motor to the firewall
using the three included 3 x 5mm
machine screws. If the firewall is
very thick it may be necessary to
use longer screws (not provided).
Here, the long end of the motor’s
shaft will protrude forward through
the firewall.
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4. The included prop adapter will need to be installed onto the
motor’s long shaft as it protrudes through the firewall. There is no
need to install the 2.6 x 10mm machine screws into the two holes
on the side of the motor’s built-in prop-saver for these installations.
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5. Remove the prop nut and
prop washer from the prop
adapter and slip the prop adapter
onto the shaft. Install the propeller
on the prop adapter. Re-install the
prop washer and prop nut. Tighten
the prop nut. This will cause the
collet to tighten down and grip the
motor’s shaft.
IMPORTANT! Always make sure the motor is mounted firmly to
the aircraft to prevent it from accidentally coming loose when
power is applied to the system!
When all motor/ESC connections are complete, make sure the
motor connections are not touching each other while power is
applied, as permanent damage to the motor/ESC could result.
Make sure all input connections are insulated electrically.
Installing heat-shrink tubing over each connection is
recommended. Do not attempt to cut or remove any of the input
wires from the motor as it will likely damage the motor beyond
feasible repair.
RimFire motors have three input connectors, each with 2mm
male bullet connectors pre-installed. Connect all three of the
motor’s input wires to the output wires on the ESC. It is not
necessary to match up the colors of the wires on the ESC to the
wires on the motor. If the motor operates in the opposite direction
as required, switch any two of the wires from the ESC to the
motor to reverse the motor’s rotation.
RimFire brushless motors require virtually no maintenance. There
aren’t any brushes to wear out and replace. The ball-bearings
have a very long service life and should maintain good operating
condition for a very long period of time. Blowing pressurized air
into the motor can help to remove dirt and debris, and improve
overall efficiency. The output wires should not require
replacement. If used with a gear drive, the gear drive itself might
require addition of lubricating grease after a certain period of
time. See the instructions which came with your gear drive for
detailed information.
Great Planes
®
warrants this product to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
During that period, Great Planes will, at its option, repair or replace
without service charge any product deemed defective due to those
causes. You will be required to provide proof of purchase (invoice or
receipt). This warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse,
alteration or accident. If there is damage stemming from these causes
within the stated warranty period, Great Planes will, at its option, repair
or replace it for a service charge not greater than 50% of its then current
retail list price. Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case
we need to contact you about your repair. This warranty gives you specific
rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
For service on your Great Planes product, warranty or non-warranty,
send it post-paid and insured to:
HOBBY SERVICES
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 398-0007
E-mail:
*For warranty and service information if purchased outside the USA or
Canada, see the additional warranty information insert (if applicable) or
ask your retailer for more information.
www.greatplanes.com
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1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – *U.S.A. AND CANADA ONLY
MAINTENANCE
MOTOR CONNECTIONS
MOUNTING THE MOTOR BEHIND THE FIREWALL
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