Summary of Contents for Black Horse Model EDGE 540-V3
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Instruction Manual book EP & Glow Engine SPECIFICATION Wingspan : 1,610 mm. 63.39 in. Length 1,290 mm. 50.79 in. Weight 2.9kg. 6.38 lbs. Radio 4 channels. Servo 5 servos. Engine 2 stroke. 4 stroke. Electric Motor: EMAX 2832. Battery: 4 Cells-Li-Poly-14.8V- 4,000 mAh . Made in Vietnam.
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Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 This instruction manual is designed to help you build a great flying aeroplane. Please read this manual thoroughly before starting assembly of your EDGE 540-V3.Use the parts listing below to identify all parts. WARNING. Please be aware that this aeroplane is not a toy and if assembled or used incorrectly it is capable of causing injury to people or property.
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. Caution: this model is not a toy! Caution! do not heat the film more than is If you are a beginner to this type of powered absolutely necessary. If the air or the iron is...
EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 A. Cowling. E. Vertical stabilizer B. Wing panel. F. Aluminium wing dihedral brace. C. Fuselage. G. Decal sheet. D . Horizon stabilizer. REPLACEMENT SMALL PARTS INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS. 1. Aluminium landing gear.
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EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. 2. Using a modeling knife, remove the cov- ering servo tray. Remove covering C/A glue Servo tray 3. Drill 1,5mm pilot holes through the block of wood for each of the four mounting screws provided with the servo.
EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 2x10mm. Secure. Repeat the procedure for the other wing half. 2.INSTALLING THE AILERON CONTROL HORN. 3mm x 30mm. M3 lock nut. Nilon control clasp Aileron control horn. Repeat the procedure for the other wing half.
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EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. 200 mm Repeat the procedure for the other wing Cut. half. THERE ARE TWO OPTIONS: 1. ELECTRIC MOTOR 2. ENGINE MOUNT. OPTION 1: ELECTRIC MOTOR INSTALLING ELECTRIC MOTOR. 4 x 60 mm Secure.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 secure. Motor. Rotor sharft. Front view. COWLING. 1) Slide the cowl over the motor and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage. 4 x 60 mm Battery.
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. 2. OPTION 2: ENGINE MOUNT. INSTALLING THE ENGINE MOUNT. See pictures below: 3x 20mm 4x 30mm Secure. Secure. Drill a hole 5mm diameter.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 FUEL TANK. INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the factory. ( not included) Silicon tube. 2. Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel line (the length of silicon fuel line is...
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. 9. To secure the fuel tank in place, apply a bead of silicon sealer to the forward area of the tank, where it exits the fuselage behind the engine mounting box and to the rear of the tank at the forward bulkhead.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 Right side. Drill a hole 2mm diameter. Pushrod wire Left side. Pushrod wire. Right side COWLING. 1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en- gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with 3 x 20mm the marks you made on the fuselage.
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EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. 2) While keeping the back edge of the Trim and cut cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The front of the cowl should be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 INSTALLING THE SPINNER. Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. The spinner cone is held in Throttle servo place using two 3mm x 12mm wood screws. 3 x 15mm Secure. INSTALLING THE THROTTLE PUSHROD.
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EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. Bottom side Landing gear Mark line. Secure. 4 x 20 mm 2) Using the hardware provided, mount the main landing gear to the fuselage. 3) A drop of C/A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 C/A glue. Drill 5mm hole. Secure 5mm. Secure Repeat the process for the other wheel. Bottom side.
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. ELEVATOR INSTALLATION. SERVO INSTALLATION. 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator servo. Test fit the servo into the servo tray. 2. Mount the servo to the tray using the...
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 1. Draw a center line onto the horizontal stabilizer. Then slide the horizontal into the fuselage. R e m o v e covering Center line 2 Using a modeling knife, cut away the covering from the fuselage for the stabilizer and remove it.
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. 5. When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the top and bottom of the stabilizer mounting area and to the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 E l e v a t o r E l e v a t o r pushrod pushrod Elevator control horn. ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Elevator and rudder pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod.
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. C/A glue VERTICAL INSTALLATION. Rudder servo install as same as method of elevator servo. See picture below: 1. Put the rudder into the fuselage as same Hinge. as picture below. 2. Mark the shape of the vertical on the left and right side of the rudder on to the horizon- tal stabilizer using a felt-tip pen.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 3. Now, remove the rudder and using a Vertical modeling knife, carefully cut just inside the Stabilizer. Horizontal 90º marked lines and remove the film of the rud- Stabilizer. der. Just as you did with the horizontal stabi- lizer, make sure you only press hard enough to cut the film, not the balsa rudder.
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. C/A glue C/A glue C/A glue C/A glue RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLA- TION. Rudder control horn install as same as the way of aileron control horn. Please see pic- tures below. 3mm x 40mm.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 Rudder control horn. Rudder control horn RUDDER PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Rudder pushrod install as same as the way of aileron pushrod. M2 lock nut. Rudder control horn. R u d d e r pushrod.
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL BRACKET. Secure 1. Set the tail wheel assembly in place on the plywood plate. The pivot point of the tail wheel wire should be even with the rud- der hinge line and the tail wheel bracket should be centered on the plywood plate.
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EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 Remove covering Plastic parts of rudder and elevator pushrod. Cut. Epoxy glue C/A glue...
EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. C/A glue INSTALLING THE SWITCH. Elevator 1. Cut out the switch hole using a modeling pushdrod knife. Use a 2mm drill bit and drill out the two mounting holes through the fuselage side.
EDGE 540-V3- Instruction Manual ITEM CODE: BH91 3. Position the battery pack and receiver WING ATTACHMENT. behind the fuel tank. Use two tie wraps to hold the battery and receiver securely in place as Locate the aluminium wing dihedral brace.
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EDGE 540-V3- INSTRUCTION MANUAL ITEM CODE: BH91. Wing bolt. Drill a hole 3mm diameter Drill a hole 3mm diameter Top side 4 x 30mm Left wing. Top side Secure Secure Left wing.
4. Check the control surface. 5. Check the receiver antenna . It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage. 6. Properly balance the propeller. We wish you many safe and enjoy- able flights with your EDGE 540-V3.
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