Step 1: Do I Need to Loctite® the Set Screws?

IMPORTANT! IF YOU PURCHASED YOUR ELEV-8 V3 KIT AFTER FEBRUARY 2016 AND/OR HAVE MOTORS WITH TWO (2) SET SCREWS – SKIP THIS STEP AND GO TO STEP 2: ATTACH MOTORS TO MOTOR MOUNTS.

For users with V3 kits purchased before February 2016, and/or users with motors that have only one (1) set screw, please complete this step. Here you will apply Loctite® to the motor set screws to prevent them from loosening during flight and potentially causing equipment failure.

Tools Needed:

  • Paper Towels or other disposable work surface/wipes
  • 1.5 mm Hex Key

Parts Needed:

  • 4 – KEDA 1000kV Outrunner Motor (#750-90010)
  • 1 – Loctite® Threadlocker Blue 242® (#700-00106)

Instructions:

  1. Using the hex key, carefully remove the motor set screw from each motor. The screws may be very tight; be careful not to break your hex key. 

    Tip! To open the Loctite® twist off the cap. When you are done, use the other end of the cap to seal the Loctite®, you'll need it a few more times in the assembly process.

  2. For each motor, apply a small amount of Loctite® to the set screw threads and carefully reinstall the screws. Seat each screw firmly but do not over-tighten. Work over a paper towel or other disposable work surface for easy cleanup! If your motors have two set screws, remove and Loctite® the second set screw only after reinstalling the first one.

   3. Allow the Loctite® to set for 10 minutes; it will fully cure in 24 hours.