User manual NOVAK BRUSHLESS CONVERSION KIT INSTRUCTIONS

[. . . ] · Non-Slotted Plates: require the four screws (and cupped washers depending on model) that were originally used to mount the nitro engine to the chassis. Mount motor assembly to chassis with the proper screws and adjust gear mesh before tightening, being sure that the two clamping screw holes in the heat sink face the outside of the buggy. The motor's solder tabs should face in the direction that will provide the shortest wire length from the ESC to the motor. · For Losi 8ight Vehicle: refer to Figures 17-19 (on specifics sheet). a. [. . . ] These motors have a 1/8" shaft and need to be updated with a 5mm rotor with Novak #5924 Upgrade Kit. Change the gearing to avoid overheating! Note: For non-slotted plates, use the hardware that was included with your Nitro engine. Free-running your brushless motor in a no-load condition can cause rotor failure & ESC transistor damage and will void the product's warranty. DO NOT frEE-rEV MOTOr! TOOLS NEEdEd · RoToRy/DREMEl Tool WITH CUT-OFF WHEEL ANd SANdINg dRUM PoWER HaND DRill 3. 6mm oR 9/64" DRill BiT 4mm oR 5/32" DRill BiT 3/32" HEX WRENCH · · · · · · 3. 0mm HEX WRENCH 2. 5mm HEX WRENCH 2. 0mm HEX WRENCH PHilliPS SCREWDRiVER 90O COUNTER SINK TOOL THREaD-loCKiNg agENT *HV4. 5 is for high-speed runs only 5. INSTALL MOTOR FAN ON HEAT SINK For optimal performance, place the included 40x40mm fan square and flush on top of heat sink (refer to label on fan for direction). Quality Racing Electronics since 1978 ·Using a 3/32" Hex Wrench, screw four 4-40x1/2" socket cap screws (in Add'l Hardware Bag) through fan into heat sink -- see Figure 11 & Figure 14 (on specifics sheet). ·Use included Y-harness (see Figure 1) to plug the motor fan and ESC fan into the Novak HV High-Voltage Brushless ESC. · P4 Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm (PST) · (949) 833-8873 · FAX (949) 833-1631 E-MAIL: cs@teamnovak. com · WEB: www. teamnovak. com NOvAK ELECTRONICS, INC. · · · This product is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding or natural disaster. Because Novak has no control over the installation of this conversion kit, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use of this product. By the act of installing the components of this conversion kit, user accepts all resulting liability. In no case shall our liability exceed the product's original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice. ProducT WArrAnTy P1 ©2008 Novak Electronics, inc. · all Rights Reserved · No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. STEP 1 - REMOvE NITRO COMPONENTS 1. REMOVE NITRO COMPONENTS · Nitro Engine · Muffler · Fuel Tank · Radio Box (keep for Losi 8ight) · Throttle Servo STEP 3 - InSTALL BATTEry BoX For optimal side-to-side balance and vehicle performance, Novak recommends installing one battery box. Novak's battery box can accommodate two, 2S Li-Po packs, which provides excellent power and runtime. For Dual Battery Box Setups: Refer to Figure 15 on the backside of the vehicle-specific sheet for dual battery box instructions for the oFNa 9. 5 (#5015) and Kyosho inferno (#5013) series buggies. The other buggies require major modifications to mount a second battery box, and we don't recommend it. STEP 3 INSTALL BATTERY BOX (Continued) 3. LOCATE & DRILL BATTERY BOX MOUNTING HOLES battery box with a 3. 6mm (or 9/64") drill. 5. With a 2. 5mm Hex Wrench, screw one end of the battery strap Remove the following items from your buggy (see Figure 2). · Steering Servo and Mount (keep for all conversions) a drill completely through the two mounting screw holes in the · Mechanical brake assembly parts · other parts specific to the fuel engine (keep mounting screws) Buggy with Components Removed figurE 2: b. The front of battery box and the battery wires must clear the steering servo and its linkages. The back of the battery box must go inward as far as possible so that it will clear the body. Refer to Figure 14 (on vehicle specifics sheet) for correct location. into battery box with a M4x20 BH screw -- refer to Figure 7. b At the other end, screw in an M4 post and use a body clip to fasten the battery strap. [. . . ] Note: In some installations, some of the stone guard screw posts may interfere with the ribs on the bottom of the battery box. Simply remove that portion of the rib until you have proper clearance. When you are done, you should have a stable battery box with little rocking motion. (continued) Clamping holes in heat sink face toward outside of buggy. 2. [. . . ]