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RedWing RC Edge 540 v3 Owner's Manual

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--Specifications--

Wing span: 78" w/tips
Wing area: 1145 sq. in
Length: 70.5"
All up flying weight: 11.5lbs

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Summary of Contents for RedWing RC Edge 540 v3

  • Page 1: Specifications

    --Specifications-- Wing span: 78” w/tips Wing area: 1145 sq. in Length: 70.5" All up flying weight: 11.5lbs...

  • Page 2: Needed To Complete

    STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC Needed to complete: Begin by removing everything from the box Engine- 30cc-40cc 2-stroke (DLE 35ra / PTE 36 and inspecting for damage or any missing parts. or VVRC 40 w/ ¼-32 plugs) If there are any damaged or missing parts 19x8-20x9 prop please contact RedwingRC immediately.

  • Page 3: Wing Assembly

    STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Lightly scuff the glue surface of the horns using Wing Assembly coarse grit sand paper or a rotary sanding tool. The ailerons arrive pre-hinged. Firmly pull on the aileron to ensure all hinge points are secured properly.
  • Page 4 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Locate the servo pocket and remove the •Center the servo and install the servo horn covering. Then drop the servo into place and pointing toward the wingtip, aligning with the drill for the servo screws with a 1/16” drill bit. control horn.
  • Page 5 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Using the included linkage hardware, join the Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator two horns as shown. Then mix a small batch of •The elevators arrive pre-hinged. Firmly pull on 15 min epoxy and coat the inside of the slots. them to ensure all hinge points are secured Lightly coat the ends of the control horns and properly.
  • Page 6 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Next drop the servo into place and drill for the •Assemble the control rods to 5.75” length servo screws with a 1/16” drill bit. making sure the turnbuckle is centered with room to adjust both ends, and secure the elevator end.
  • Page 7 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC • Once the horizontal stabilizer is installed to Rudder and Tail Wheel the fuselage, center the servo and connect the servo end with the included hardware. Start by removing all the hinge points from the rudder.
  • Page 8 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Using a toothpick, apply epoxy into each hinge •Once cured, mix another batch of epoxy and point bore. Then coat one end of the point coat the inside of each hinge point bore as hinge with epoxy to install.
  • Page 9 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC From the Pro: •Then mix a small batch of 15 min epoxy and Use heat coat the inside of the slots. Lightly coat the shrink tube to rudder control horns and insert them into the secure the slots, angled toward the hinge line as shown.
  • Page 10 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Install the tailwheel bushing to the carbon fiber mount. •Next install the tiller pin into the rudder. Drill Then install the wheel to the a 1/8” hole in the bottom of the rudder 3.5" wire using the wheel collar back from hinge line.
  • Page 11 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC Rudder Servo and Pull-Pull •Install the servo with the output to the front of •Locate the pull-pull hardware - - one set of the fuselage and center using the radio. links should already be installed to the rudder. •Route the pull-pull cables from the slots in the •...

  • Page 12: Main Landing Gear

    STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Next, place a piece of masking tape at the Main Landing Gear rudder counter balance to lock the rudder in •Locate the the centered position. Then power on the radio landing gear to lock the rudder servo in the center position hardware and and install the servo horn.
  • Page 13 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Trim the axle, leaving the mark visible allowing From the Pro: install the rear-most nut and bolt first on each side to avoid the front nut from being in the 1-2mm excess to remain and file a flat as shown way of tightening for the wheel collar.

  • Page 14: Engine Installation

    STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC Engine Installation •Next, temporarily mount the motor in place to •The firewall comes marked for the DLE 35RA mark for the throttle linkage, fuel lines, and any and DLE 40 twin. ignition cable routing. NOTE: The DLE40 Twin will NOT fit inside the •Check the engine’s spacing by measuring from cowl without the plug caps showing.
  • Page 15 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC From the Pro: Use heat shrink tube to secure the servo lead to NOTE: A the extension. gusseted mount is included •Drop the servo into place and drill for the and can servo screws with a 1/16” drill bit. Then, be mounted anywhere in remove the servo and thread a servo screw in the forward fuselage...

  • Page 16: Ignition Module

    STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Route the leads to the plug and hall sensor Ignition Module using the wire loom supplied with the engine as needed. NOTE: While not required the use of an electronic kill switch is strongly recommended. •Choose a location for the ignition model a few inches or more away from the throttle servo if possible.

  • Page 17: Cowl Installation

    STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC Fuel Tank Cowl Installation •The fuel tank comes pre-assembled, remove •First make templates for each cut-out of the the stopper and verify everything is correct. cowl – typical muffler tube templates shown. •Once you have templates made for each of the cutouts, tape them in place on the fuse to properly locate the cowl cutout.
  • Page 18 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC •Install the cowl for the final time using thread lock compound and bonded washers on all the •Mark all the screws . cutouts on the cowl. Then, remove the cowl and trim using a rotary tool. •After the initial cutouts are complete, test fit and adjust as needed until the cowl fits without any rubbing and a minimum 1/8”...
  • Page 19 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC OPTIONAL: SFG’s and Wing Tips Air Dam •Install the side force generators (SFG’s) and •Included in the kit is an air dam to divert the wing tips to the wing. The SFGs are installed air from the cowl thru a cutout in the forward using the screws provided with a drop of thread fuselage ahead of the landing gear.
  • Page 20 STRONG DESIGNS RW EDGE 540V3 30CC Receiver and Setup NOTES: The receiver will typically be located behind the ______________________________ wing tube support or on the rudder servo tray ______________________________ with the batteries placed to achieve the proper ______________________________ balance of the model. Make all connections and ______________________________ use a soft mounting to help isolate from vibration.

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