Install The Elevators Hinges; Install The Elevators; Install The Motor; Install The Radio System - GREAT PLANES EDGE 540 T Performance Series Instruction Manual

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4. Test fi t the elevators to the stab with the hinges. If the
hinges don't remain centered, stick a pin through the middle
of the hinge to hold it in position.

Install the Elevators

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1. Install the elevators onto the stab with the elevator
joiner wire in each elevator half. Check that both elevator
halves are aligned. If not, remove the elevators and while
holding one leg of the elevator joiner wire, slightly bend the
other. Reinstall the elevator halves and check again.
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2. Coat the inside of the two elevator joiner wire holes and
the ends of the elevator joiner wire with epoxy. Install the two
elevator halves, remove the pins and glue the hinges with
thin CA.

Install the Motor

The Edge 540T EP has been designed to use the Great
Planes RimFire 42-50-800 Out-runner Brushless motor.
If you will be installing a different motor, you may need to
modify the plywood motor box.
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1. Install the RimFire motor using four 4-40 x 1/2" [12.7mm]
SHCS, four 3mm lock washers and four 3mm fl at washers.
Before installing, apply a drop of threadlocker to the threads of
the SHCS.
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2. Connect the ESC to the motor. The ESC can be attached
to the side of the motor box with hook and loop material.
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3. Use hook and loop material to mount the receiver in the
fuselage. The antenna can be routed out the bottom of the
fuselage and taped to the covering.

INSTALL THE RADIO SYSTEM

Install the Elevator Servo

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1. Cut the covering away from the lower opening on the
left side, in the rear of the fuselage for the elevator servo.
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