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Smoke System Install with pics ( Updated Pics )
Well, it seems like I am a bugger for punishment. With the cold weather -7C, I find my self working in the hanger. I purchased a Smoking Airplanes 3.5 Gallon system was was eager to get it installed. So, with hot coffee in hand into the frozen wonderland of the hanger I go. First thing i did was to install the injector on the exhaust behind the Y joint. I was surprised at how easily the pipe drilled, maybe that particular bit had not seen any stainless or fibre glass yet ! I decided on one injector for now, and will see how that works for me.
Instructions say to keep the bulkhead fitting as low as possible for a clean smoke cut off. I also looped the braided line to limit the amount of fluid that might trickle down the line after shut off of pump.
I mounted the tank behind the passenger seat, simply to help with balance of plane in flight. I am no light weight and every bit helps balance my fat butt. Yes ,there is clearance between the motor and side wall.
you can see in the previous pic where the vent line is looped up under the cross member and then runs down through the flap access panel. I installed the vent fitting directly below on the bottom skin. I thought it looked tidy like this. The top of the vent line goes through an adel clamp attached to the nut that holds on the delrin block. There is also a support clamp proved with the kit that holds the hose to the tank for support. I decided to put the clamp on one of the screws that hold the flap access cover on, it supports the hose well about three inches from the valve allowing a bit of damping of any vibration. I also put the ground lug between the cover and bulkhead on the same screw. close to the pump connection for when I need to remove the tank.
Next up was to run the wire and hose to the front cabin area and panel. I decided not to put a momentary switch in my grip, but rather near the throttle. It is easily with in reach with my hand on the go fast knob.
I mounted the three way switch and led pump on light on the panel away from where it could accidentally get switched on.
The breakers are mounted up behind the panel as they are not crucial to flight and can be easily checked on the ground.
I must say that this kit is extremely well thought out and very complete. The quality of parts is very nice and packaging and instruction are clear as a bell. If you decide to install a kit from Smoking Airplanes, you will not be disappointed.
The project was completed in 11 hours with no help in a freezing cold hanger. my feet froze when I was in the cockpit working upside down under the panel with no shoes on. A quick heat up of the boots with the heat gun and problem solved.
Now I just need to get some smoke oil(whole other thread there !). Some other projects are happening and will be a little bit before I get a chance to test in flight, but I have no doubt it will be great.
Well, it seems like I am a bugger for punishment. With the cold weather -7C, I find my self working in the hanger. I purchased a Smoking Airplanes 3.5 Gallon system was was eager to get it installed. So, with hot coffee in hand into the frozen wonderland of the hanger I go. First thing i did was to install the injector on the exhaust behind the Y joint. I was surprised at how easily the pipe drilled, maybe that particular bit had not seen any stainless or fibre glass yet ! I decided on one injector for now, and will see how that works for me.
Instructions say to keep the bulkhead fitting as low as possible for a clean smoke cut off. I also looped the braided line to limit the amount of fluid that might trickle down the line after shut off of pump.
I mounted the tank behind the passenger seat, simply to help with balance of plane in flight. I am no light weight and every bit helps balance my fat butt. Yes ,there is clearance between the motor and side wall.
you can see in the previous pic where the vent line is looped up under the cross member and then runs down through the flap access panel. I installed the vent fitting directly below on the bottom skin. I thought it looked tidy like this. The top of the vent line goes through an adel clamp attached to the nut that holds on the delrin block. There is also a support clamp proved with the kit that holds the hose to the tank for support. I decided to put the clamp on one of the screws that hold the flap access cover on, it supports the hose well about three inches from the valve allowing a bit of damping of any vibration. I also put the ground lug between the cover and bulkhead on the same screw. close to the pump connection for when I need to remove the tank.
Next up was to run the wire and hose to the front cabin area and panel. I decided not to put a momentary switch in my grip, but rather near the throttle. It is easily with in reach with my hand on the go fast knob.
I mounted the three way switch and led pump on light on the panel away from where it could accidentally get switched on.
The breakers are mounted up behind the panel as they are not crucial to flight and can be easily checked on the ground.
I must say that this kit is extremely well thought out and very complete. The quality of parts is very nice and packaging and instruction are clear as a bell. If you decide to install a kit from Smoking Airplanes, you will not be disappointed.
The project was completed in 11 hours with no help in a freezing cold hanger. my feet froze when I was in the cockpit working upside down under the panel with no shoes on. A quick heat up of the boots with the heat gun and problem solved.
Now I just need to get some smoke oil(whole other thread there !). Some other projects are happening and will be a little bit before I get a chance to test in flight, but I have no doubt it will be great.
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