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RC Plane EZ Connector Installation Instructions

RC model airplanes require the use of electronic servo mechanisms to control aileron, rudder and engine throttle operation. Du-Bro E-Z Connectors allow the model builder to make servo connections to the controls without bending or otherwise damaging the pushrods. E-Z Connectors also make the task of adjusting the control pushrods in a precise manner. Installing Du-Bro E-Z Connectors to the servo controls mounted inside your model airplane is an easy task, with the correct tools at your disposal.

Things You'll Need

Model specific airplane instructions
Small pair of pliers
Small wrench set
Allen wrench set or small flathead screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Remove the model airplane's wing section from the fuselage, according to the instructions that came with your model airplane kit to expose the servo controls.
- 2
  Insert the stud portion of the brass E-Z Connector into the appropriate drilled slot of the servo arm. Line up the hole drilled through the side of the brass E-Z Connector parallel with the control rod.
- 3
  Secure the stud portion of the E-Z Connector to the servo arm, using either the removable round plastic connector, or the permanent metal locking ring. Use a pair of small pliers to press fit the plastic or metal connector to the E-Z Connector. Do not over tighten the E-Z Connector; the connector should have just enough play to turn freely on the servo arm.
- 4
  Insert the pushrod through the small hole, located on the side of the E-Z Connector. Thread the adjustment screw into the top portion of the E-Z Connector; do not tighten the adjustment screw at this point.
- 5
  Adjust the pushrod to the appropriate neutral setting and tighten the adjustment screw, using an appropriate size Allen wrench or flathead screwdriver. For throttle controls, adjust the pushrod so the throttle arm on the engine's carburetor is set to the idle position.
- 6
  Repeat the E-Z Connector installation procedure for the remaining servo controls on your model airplane.

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