Seagull Models ERCOUPE User manual

Specifications:

Wingspan------------------------------98.4in(250cm).

Wingarea----------------1576.4sq.in(101.7sqdm).

Weight----------------------13.2-15.4lbs(6.0-7.0kg).

Length------------------------------67.3in(171.0cm).

Engine -----------------------------33-40cc.

Radio-------------------6channelswith7 servos.

“Graphics and specifications may change without notice”.

MS:176

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

ERCOUPE Instruction Manual.

INTRODUCTION.

Thank you for choosing the ERCOUPE ARTF by SEAGULL MODELS COMPANY LTD. The

ERCOUPE was designed with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a semi scale

airplane whichiseasytoflyandquicktoassemble.Theairframeisconventionallybuiltusingbalsa,

plywoodto makeitstrongerthan theaverageARTF, yetthedesignallows theaeroplanetobe kept

light. You will find that most of the work has been done for you already.The motor mount has been

fitted and the hinges are pre-installed . Flying the ERCOUPE is simply a joy.

This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this

manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your ERCOUPE. Use the parts listing below to

identify all parts.

WARNING.

Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is

capable of causing injury to people or property. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU

ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

IfyouareinexperiencedwithbasicR/CflightwestronglyrecommendyoucontactyourR/Csupplier

and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training

proceduresdesigned tohelpthenew pilotonhis waytosuccessfulR/C flight.Theywillalso beable

to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

KIT CONTENTS

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED..

Engine 33cc-40cc.

Computer radio with 7servos.

Glow plug to suit engine.

Propeller to suit engine.

Protective foam rubber for radio

system.

Siliconefuel line.

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.

Thick cyanoacrylate glue.

30 minute epoxy.

5 minute epoxy.

Hand or electric drill.

Assorted drill bits.

Modellingknife.

Straight edge ruler.

2mm ball driver.

Phillips head screwdriver.

220 grit sandpaper.

90° square or builder’s triangle.

Wire cutters.

Masking tape & T-pins.

Thread-lock.

Paper towels.

KIT CONTENTS.TS

1 Fuselage

2 Wing Set

3 Tail Set

4 Cowling

5 Main Landing Gear

6 Wing Tube

7 Hardware Set

8 Fiberglass Wheel Pants

9 Canopy

10 Pilot

11 Fuel Tank

Aileroncontrolhorn.

INSTALL THE AILERONS CONTROL

HORN.

1) Locate the hardware necessary to install

the control horns for the ailerons.

Fiberglass control horn.

2)Position the Control horn on the Aileron

and use 30-minute Epoxy

Epoxy.

Install the elevator control horn using the

same method as same as the aileron control

horns.

INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN.

Fiberglass control horn.

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AdjustableServo

connector.

Servoarm.

Loctite secure.

1PCS.

INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS.

Throttle servo.

1) Installtherubber grommets and brass

colletsonto the throttle servo. Testfit theservo

into the aileron servo mount.

 2) Secure the servos with the screws pro-

vided with your radio system.

Because the size of servos differ, you

mayneed to adjustthesizeofthe precut open-

ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the

mount allow the servo lead to pass through.

THROTTLE SERVO ARM INSTALLATION.

Installadjustableservoconnectorin the servo

arm as same as picture below:

Ruddercontrol horn.

Epoxy.

Elevator control horn.

Position the Control horn on the Aileron and

use 30-minute Epoxy

INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN.

Repeatsteps to install the ruddercontrol horn

as same as steps done for ailerons.

Fiberglass control horn.

Epoxy.

Nose Retractable servo.

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Throttleservoarm.

3/32” Hole.

INSTALLING THE SWITCH.

Installtheswitchintotheprecutholeinthe

side, in the fuselage.

Trimand cut.

1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut

off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes

leaving 1/2” protruding from the rear of the

stopper. This will be the fuel pick up tube.

INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY.

2) Usingamodeling knife, cut one length

ofsiliconfuelline. Connectoneendoftheline

totheweighted fuel pick up and the other end

to the nylon pick up tube.

Nose Retractable servo arm.

Venttube. Fuel pick up tube.

Fuel fill tube.

Switch

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5) With the stopper assembly in place,

the weighted pick-up should rest away from

therear of the tank and move freely inside the

tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just

below the top of the tank. It should not touch

the top of the tank.

6) When satisfied with the alignment of

the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm

machine screw until the rubber stopper ex-

pands and seals the tank opening. Do not

overtighten the assembly as this could cause

the tank to split.

3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube

up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube.

4) Test fit the stopper assembly into the

tank. It may be necessary to remove some of

the flashing around the tank opening using a

modeling knife. If flashing is present, make

sure none falls into the tank.

You should mark which tube is the vent

and which is the fuel pickup when you attach

fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once

thetankis installed inside the fuselage, it may

be difficult to determine which is which.

FUEL TANK INSTALLATION.

 7) Slide the fuel tank into the fuselage. Guide

the lines from the tank through the hole in the

firewall.

Fueltank.

 8) Use plywood template to hold in place

the fuel tank with C/A glue to secure the fuel

tank inside the fuselage.

C/Aglue. Blow through one of the lines to en-

sure the fuel lines have not become kinked

inside the fuel tank compartment. Air

should flow through easily.

Venttube.

Fuel pick up tube.

Fuel fill tube.

9) Connect the lines from the tank to the engine

and muffler. The vent line will connect to the

muffler and the line from the clunk to the

carburetor.

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MOUNTING THE ENGINE.

5 x 80 mm

5x80mm.

Screw.

150mm

5.2mm

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NOSE LANDING GEAR

INSTALLTION.

1)Locatetheitems necessary to attach the

nose landing gear that are included with your

model.

2)Installnoselandinggear andwheel pant.

Thread locker glue.

Screw.

M3x25mm.

Drillhole.

Screw.

5.2mm

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3)Install nose landing gear at the top

Fuselage.

Axle.

wheel collar

wheel

Screw.

3)Install nose landing gear at the top

Fuselage.

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Becauseofthesizeofthecowl,itmaybe nec-

essarytouse a needle valve extension for the

highspeedneedlevalve. Makethisoutof suf-

ficient length 1.5mm wire and install it into the

end of the needle valve. Secure the wire in

placebytightening the set screw in the side of

the needle valve.

Trim and cut.

COWLING.

1)Slidethefiberglasscowl over the engine

and line up the back edge of the cowl with the

marksyoumade on the fuselage then trimand

cut as shown.

Crimp.

Cableend. M3

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