Bergen INTREPID GAS EB Manuel d'instructions

WARNING! The radio controlled model helicopter built from this kit is not a toy and is not meant for children. It is a flying machine capable of c

Loosely install the lower frames onto your Turbine with the 10 ea 4X12mm SHCS and 4M washers, 3 in the front, 2 in the

Now’s a good a time as any to install the receiver battery under the lower rear tray, square pack shown on the left, fl

Using a #6 drill bit, locate and install the quick disconnect for the gas bottle in this approximate location.

Using double sided tape or Velcro, install the fuel and gas valves on the front tray. Cut the green tubing from the Turbine, leaving s

Neatly secure the wiring and ECU using Velcro or tye wraps. Pad the ECU when securing it, and remember to allow for plugging in the

Begin assembling the upper frames by installing the 6X12X4 flanged bearings in the frames. The flange goes to the inside of the

Gather the gyro mounting plate, 3 hole blocks, and hardware, 6 ea 3X8 SHCS and 1 ea 3X

Install the clutch assembly into the frames using 4 ea 3X8 SHCS and 3M washers, loosely at this p

You want to have the long shaft sticking out on the right side of the frames. Assemble the main shaft drive system, start

Install one split collar on the shaft, under the elevator yoke. Note the ring on the bottom of the collar goes against the bottom

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Install the tail drive pinion on the shaft, and push the shaft all the way forward into the front bearing. Look through the threa

Start assembling the control system with the single and triple bellcranks, 2 ea long balls and 2 ea short balls. Loctite into pl

Assemble the collective arms (popsickle sticks), aileron bellcranks and elevator bellcrank (“X” arm). Install 10 ea short ball

Install one popsickle stick on the left side, matching the flats on the upper collective axle with the broach in the popsickle

The elevator bellcrank is installed on the long shaft of the elevator yoke, the long arm of the bellcrank points up. Use a 3X4 SHCS and 3M w

Install the rear canopy mounts using 2 ea 3X8 SHCS and loctite. Install them in the upper of the two holes behind the main shaft. Again, n

Install swashplate onto main shaft and snap the elevator yoke ball links onto the balls. The washout unit is next, start with the w

Insert the 3X16 special SHCS into the bearings, place a 3M brass washer on the bolt and thread into the washout unit. Note the orien

Now use the 3X10X3 bearings, inserting a 3X8 SHCS and placing a 3M brass washer over the threads, and a drop of loctite. Inserting t

Insert the headaxle into the head. Put grease in the gap between the axle and headblock, then slide 2 ea dampening o’rings on eac

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Insert this race into the blade grip first, groove facing out. Then insert the greased ballcage, open side in. The

Install the bell/hiller mixers onto the bladegrip pitch arms, starting by installing the 3X7X3 flanged bearings into the mixer

Slide the head onto the mainshaft, matching the jesus bolt hole in the head and mainshaft. Install the 3X20 SHCS loosely for no

Measure the flybar from the arm to the end, checking that both sides are exactly the same, then tighten the setscrews lightly

Start servo installation by putting the rubber grommets in place on the servo ears. Depending on where the servo is located and

Then the screws are installed through the mount plate or frame, into the plastic servo tabs. As an alternative, or for Futaba servo u

As an alternative, you can mount the tail servo and servo mount on the opposite side. Make up the 2 pushrods w/ ballink

The rods from the seesaw to the bell mixer arms use 2 ea 3X12 setscrews and require trimming of the ballinks. Cut approxim

The last set of pushrods that are needed are from the “X” arm to the elevator bellcrank. They are 70mm from center to center. The ballinks used

Threaded, Unthreaded, Bolt Start in the rear, on one side. And work your way forward. This is where leaving the

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Insert the plastic servo mount tabs into your collective servo and bolt it to the collective servo plate. Notice the servo is be

Route wiring and plumbing through the center front of the upper frames and down right side of lower frames on the inside. Velcro

The following is the setup we use for JR radio systems. Futaba users can copy the hole pattern from a JR wheel after centering the servos and wheels

Once you have all the servo wheels marked, install the hardware into the wheel. Each one gets 2 ea 2X10m Philips screw, 2 ea 5X

Working on the tail drive system, start off with the “dogbone”. Install the cross pin and secure with a 3X4 setscrew from insid

Complete the TT drive train by inserting the “dogbone” into the TT shaft, securing it with a collar and 1 setscrew. Using a #5

Line up the holes in the gearbox with the holes in the tail boom, and secure with the 3X4 SHCS using loctite. Find all the

When you’re happy with the adjustment, install the 3M locknut as a jam nut onto the bolt. Hold the bolt in place while installing

Tail blade grips are next; Note the order of installation as follows; Blade grip with bearings installed, 10mm dia. spacer wa

There are 2 special ball links, just for the tail rotor system. You will note a rib on the sides of the link. Carefully remove

1. Not withstanding the paragraph above, this warranty is in addition to whatever implied warranties may be granted to the Purchaser by law. To t

Note orientation of Tail Blade, leading edge up and forward. Repeat for opposite tail blade. Locate your boom suppor

Horizontal fin is next, secured with 2 ea 3X8 SHCS. Do not over tighten as you can strip out the delrin fin mount. Use a drop o

Start the Tail pushrod assembly with the endcaps, inserting a 3X20 SHCS into the cap, threading a 3M locknut to secure, then ins

Collect all the fuel system components. Start off by drilling a #6 hole into the very center of the fuel bottle caps.

Using either 2 sided Velcro or tye-wraps fed through the slots in the frames, secure the fuel bottles to the tank saddles.

At this point you will need a “T” fitting for the fuel lines feeding from the bottles. Locate at the rear as shown. Make these

Insert the tail boom into the boom clamps in the rear of the upper frames. Wiggle the boom while pushing it in, also turn the ta

Snap the tail control rod ballink on to the servo wheel and the bellcrank in the back. As an extra precaution, you can install a

Install the 800 mm V-Blades using 4X25 SHCS w/18m shoulder and 4m locknuts. Install the blades tight enough that they will not fall

At full stick you should be able to get at least 10 degrees, low stick should give at least -10 degrees. Different radios ma

The Bergen R/C Helicopters Intrepid Turbine. Using the Wren MW 54 Turbine Gas Generator and Wren Gearbox, proven mechanics b

As well as side to side. Full swashplate travel will give you 7 degrees of cyclic, which is plenty for most any aerobatic maneuv

1 2 To check the tail blade track

Canopy trimming can be done before or after painting. These pics are just a suggestion. Keep in mind the need for cooling and air int

Secure the canopy to the heli with the supplied thumbscrews. Make sure they are secure before flying each time. A canopy that fal

Your turbine has been test run on the bench. Your gearbox may also have been test run and leak checked. Read through the instruction manual provi

You will need a few items to operate and maintain your Bergen Intrepid Turbine. Here are some of the things we recommend. Powerma

Let’s get started! First thing we’ll build is the landing gear. Insert the skids into the crossbars as shown. Leave them lo

Insert the turbine mount heatsink in the corresponding oval in the lower frames. Note the heatsink sits on the outside of the f