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Sullivan S753 Skywriter Instructions

1) The SkyWriter smoke system uses a battery-powered pump to inject smoke fluid into an aircraft engine muffler. A battery between 4.8V and 12V can be used, with 6.0V or higher recommended. 2) The pump draws less than 250mA and works with radio control by connecting to a switched channel on the receiver. Programming allows for variable smoke output controlled by throttle or a switch. 3) The system plumbs the pump, fluid tank, muffler and filters together using tubing. Correct installation and setup is required to prime the pump and ensure proper fluid flow direction.

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Sullivan S753 Skywriter Instructions

1) The SkyWriter smoke system uses a battery-powered pump to inject smoke fluid into an aircraft engine muffler. A battery between 4.8V and 12V can be used, with 6.0V or higher recommended. 2) The pump draws less than 250mA and works with radio control by connecting to a switched channel on the receiver. Programming allows for variable smoke output controlled by throttle or a switch. 3) The system plumbs the pump, fluid tank, muffler and filters together using tubing. Correct installation and setup is required to prime the pump and ensure proper fluid flow direction.

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Plug a charged 4.

8V to 12V battery pack into the power plug,


making sure to observe correct polarity. The higher the voltage,
the wider the flow control range and the higher the maximum
flow rate. We recommend a 6.0V battery or higher. The pump Smoke Muffler
draws less than 250 mA, so a 150 mAH or greater pack is suf-
ficient.
Use a Smoke Muffler with
smoke orifice (such as Slimline)
For initial setup, plug the radio connector into a switched chan-
nel (such as Landing Gear or Flaps). Turn on radio, make sure Black tubing for heat
switch is off (100% negative) for at least 5 seconds and turn resistance from valve
on. If the pump pushes fluid toward the muffler, the plumbing to muffler
is correct. If it tries to pump toward the tank, reverse the yel-
low tubes on the pump. Note: The microprocessor has a 5 sec-
ond “off” requirement before it will begin pumping; this is to Antisiphon Valve
prevent accidental pumping if the receiver is switched on (flow to muffler) Battery
Connection: Red
before the radio. to positive
Use 4.8V to 12V
(6.0V or more
Radio setup: recommended)

Nonprogrammable radios
Use Nylon Hose Clamps on Radio connection
Use a switched channel to switch the SkyWriter on and off. Pump nipples Plug into receiver:
Since there is no trim control on a switched channel, there is brown to black or
no flow control, and flow will be at maximum when the switch S187 “Crap Trap” Filter brown, red to red
is on. and orange to
Use yellow tubing and size adapters as orange or white
needed to match nipple sizes
Programmable radios

The microprocessor on the SkyWriter control board thinks


like a servo. When the pump is off, the processor is responding
to a full throw in the negative direction. When it is pumping, it
responds to a throw past neutral in the other direction, and sets Smoke Tank
pump motor speed based on the positive throw percentage.

You will have to determine the best settings while the engine is Vent line (recom-
running at normal operating temperature, as the optimum flow mend using three
rate depends on the engine, muffler, ambient conditions and line fill system to Use gasoline compatible
the specific smoke fluid. prevent introduc- stopper and tubing
tion of air bubbles)
A. For simple switched operation with single speed flow con- INSTRUCTIONS
trol, use the ATV settings on the chosen switched channel to Install the SkyWriter pump where convenient. It can work in any
set desired flow rate. Note: The off position must be a value attitude, and can be mounted in foam or directly to the airframe.
below zero, as zero is neutral. We recommend off be negative The pump is CE certified for radio interference filtering.
100%. Unless the pump sees a suitable value below zero for
the off command, it will not initialize properly. Refer to your Plumb the system as shown. Use the aluminum adapters as needed
radio’s instructions for specific programming steps. to match tubing diameters to nipple sizes. We suggest twist-tie
(supplied) or other clamps on tubing connections. Note: It is easiest
B. For mixed control (slaving the SkyWriter to the throttle to do a system test before final installation; we suggest plumbing
control) set up as above then follow the radio manufacturer’s things up outside of the plane and operating it once as outlined in
instructions for mixing channels. Normally, a low setting “Initial Setup” to verify flow direction and radio settings.
would be used at idle and a higher setting used at full throttle.
The purpose of the antisiphon valve is to maintain pump prime.
Maintenance: Old smoke fluid can get gummy, so we recom- Before initial use, the pump must be primed by drawing smoke
mend flushing your system with a moderate solvent periodical- fluid through the pump. Test valve orientation by blowing air
ly. Be sure the solvent is gone before pumping fluid into a hot through it.
muffler! The filter can be cleaned by backflushing. The black tubing is for the valve-to-muffler connection. It can
withstand muffler heat. The remainder of the plumbing should be
PRODUCTS done with suitable yellow tubing.
1 North Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 To avoid air in the lines (which can cause the pump to lose prime)
www.sullivanproducts.com we recommend a three line tank stopper system, using the third line
for filling. To check for a full tank, route the vent line where over-
14-11753 Revised 03-20-04 flow can be seen.

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