EN Manual PEP R/C electric airplane Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH No.
Index Introduction.............................................................................. 5 Service centre............................................................................ 5 Intended use ............................................................................ 6 Glue........................................................................................... 6 Parts list No. 4318..................................................................... 6 Technical data.........................
Assembly step 23.................................................................... 16 Assembly step 24.................................................................... 17 Assembly step 25.................................................................... 17 Assembly step 26.................................................................... 17 Symbol description................................................................. 18 Safety notes.............................................................
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Graupner PEP. This 4318 is extremely versatile. This manual is valid for all the models listed on the cover sheet. Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your 4318 and first of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre. Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in this manual without prior notice.
Intended use PEP is an electric airplane model for advanced beginners. It is suitable for 2S lipo batteries up to max. 2200 mAh. The flight characteristics and look of the model depend directly on the quality of the bodywork, so the assembly of the model requires a precise and considered approach. PEP is designed exclusively to be used in battery-powered, radio controlled models, any other use is not allowed. For any improper use no guarantee or liability is assumed.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Triangle stick Support Captive nut Polyester band Fuselage side part right Fuselage side part left Pushrod tube 4 1 2 1 1 1 1 Balsa Plywood Steel Polyester Balsa Balsa Plastic 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Sunk-head screw Holder Cover part Cover part Cover fixation Reinforcement Cover lock Tapping screw Cover disc Elevator Conjunction part Elevator Rudder Rudder Elevator pushrod Rudder horn Rudder hinge (not included) Wing central part Reinforcement Winglet Edg
49 2 50 51 Rudder hinge (not included) Sunk-head screw Decals sheet 52 53 54 Angle template 88° Support Sanding block 1 1 1 2 1 Plastic 270 x 20 x 0,1 Polyamide M3x16 Self180 x 65 x gluing film 0,1 Plywood Laser part 3 Balsa Laser part 3 Hardwood 120x40x20 Technical data Wingspan approx. Length o.a. approx. Wing area approx. Tailplane area approx. Total surface area approx. Flight weight approx. Wing loading approx. Current consumption approx.
Assembly step 1 First mark a straight line in the middle of the construction board, then cover the construction board with transparent film so that no parts stick to it. Fasten the fuselage bottom (1) and (3) as well as the cover (2) congruently. Insert the cover (2) loosely, do not glue it. Glue the bulk (4) inclined by 2 ° forward using the angle template (52). This results in a motor inclination of 2 °. Glue the other bulks (5) to (7) vertically. Assembly step 2 Remove the cover (2).
Assembly step 4 After hardening the wood glue, carefully remove the fuselage from the construction board. Sand the outer sides of the fuselage with the sanding block (54) using the coarse grained side. Do not sand off the protruding noses of part (53). Please note that this sanding work is carried out thoroughly, this is very important for the further construction and is the prerequisite for an optimally shaped model fuselage.
Assembly step 6 Cut off the ends of the polyester tape protruding below and cut the tape over the nuts (13). Try to install the elevator servo from RC drive set No. 4318.90 (No. 4318.90 is not included in the quickkit No. 4318). To do so, spare the right-hand reinforcement (8) accordingly. This process takes place only at the present time, so that the reinforcement (8) is rectilinear. The elevator servo can already be fixed in the fuselage with a few drops of instant glue.
(35) with the sanding block. To check, attach the wing to the building board as shown in the figure and place part (20). Please note, the small radius is on the underside of the wing, the top is profiled to a depth of about 15 mm finished with a large radius. Assembly step 9 Thoroughly sand the top of the fuselage with the sanding block (54), then glue on the hull covers (20) and (21) and secure them.
The disc (26) serves as a template. First round off the fuselage edges with the balsa plane, then with the coarse-grained side of the sanding block (54). Make sure that the left and right sides are evenly rounded by removing the cover (2). Lower the holes in the bulkhead (4) and (26) for the screws (18). The figure on the left shows the finished and sanded upper side of the fuselage. Please note that there is still 3 mm contact surface at the tail end for the rudder.
Assembly step 12 Insert the prepared tail units into the fuselage and align them exactly, place the wing (35) on the fuselage for control, sight from the front whether the rudder is vertical and the elevator is parallel to the wing. If necessary, check with a triangle ruler placed on the wing. If all is correct, as shown, apply a few super glue in all corners between the fuselage and tail. The assembly of the fuselage is complete.
Assembly step 15 Bevel the leading edge of the reinforcement (41) before sticking. Then stick together with the holes in the wing (35). Check that the end edge is parallel to the wing leading edge and check the triangle ruler. Lower the holes for the screws (50) so that the screw heads do not protrude. Assembly step 16 Cut off the end strips (38/39) and glue them on, the underside should rest flat. Then align the end strips (39) to the contour of the winglets.
Assembly step 20 The illustration shows the fully installed aileron servos. Insert the slots for the rudder horns (33) with the balsa cutter into the ailerons (40). Cut off the aileron linkage (rest part of (32)) and trim off with a pair of flat nose pliers at the end, first push on the reinforcement (44) and glue with superglue. Connect the ailerons to the wing with hinge strap (49) (not included). The assembly of the wing is complete. Assembly step 21 These parts of motor set No. 4318.
Glue the rudder horn (33) in the elevator (29), hook the cranked end of the elevator pushrod (32) into the rudder horn, connect the elevator (29) with hinged band to the elevator. Unhook the elevator pushrod at the front and attach it to the servo lever. Assembly step 24 Mount the wing onto the fuselage with the screws (50). Install and tighten the propeller. Connect the GR-12 HoTT receiver and insert it behind the bulkhead (5).
Symbol description ! Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign. Particularly those which are additionally marked with the words CAUTION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries. The signal word Note indicates potential malfunctions. Attention indicates potential damages to objects.
Package content • Clear construction manual in German with detailed views. • English, French and Italian manuals available for download. • Laser cut boards made of balsa wood and plywood. • Profile sawn end strips and ailerons made of balsa wood. • Bowden cable pushrods for elevator. • Fasteners for motor and wing. • Decals with stamped lettering. • Ready-to-use sanding block.
