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- Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Wingspan : 1650 mm (64.96 inch) Length : 1590 mm (62.6 inch) Weight : 4000gr - 4500gr Radio : 6 servo / 4 channel Engine : 91 - 120 two stroke...
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Page 3: Kit Contents
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you have all of parts required before you begin assembly. -
Page 4: Tools And Supplies Needed
1. Please trial fit all the parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The EDGE 540 is hand made from INSTALLING THE AILERONS natural materials, every plane is unique and minor adjustments may have to be made. -
Page 5: Installing The Control Horns
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 INSTALL THE AILERONS SERVOS & PUSHRODS 1. Install the servo in the wing require the use of one 305mm servo extension for each aileron servo. One Y-harness connector is required and is used to allow the aileron servo to plug into one slot in your receiver. -
Page 6: Installing The Aileron Linkages
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 2. Secure the control horn into the aileron. 1. Locate the pushrod wire. Slide a silicon clevis retainer onto a clevis. Screw a M3 nut and a threaded metal clevis onto the threaded end of the wire. Tighten the nut against the clevis and... -
Page 7: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 2. Remove the covering from the stabilizer. When cutting through the covering to remove it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering it's self. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it. This could lead to possible failure during flight. -
Page 8: Installing The Rudder
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 INSTALLING THE RUDDER 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 bottom Repeat step 1 - step 2 from the installing aileron and to the top of the stabilizer mounting area for the installing rudder. -
Page 9: Installing The Tail Wheel
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL 5. Connect the spring. 1. The tail wheel set. INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR 2. Remove the covering. 1. Nuts have been installed at the factory. 2. Install main landing gear into the fuselage using (4) 4mm x 20mm socket head screws and flat washers provided in the kit. -
Page 10: Installing The Wheel Pants
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 INSTALLING THE WHEEL PANTS If your engine is equipped with a remote needle valve, we suggest installing it into the engine at this time.. 2. When satisfied with the alignment of the engine, use a pencil and mark the mounting hole location onto the firewall, where the throttle pushrod will exit. -
Page 11: Installing The Stopper Assembly
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 4. Carefully bend the third nylon tube down at a 45 degree angle (using a cigarette lighter). This Install with OS 120 two stroke tube will be vent tube to the fueling valve. When the stopper assembly is installed in the tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just below the top surface of the tank. -
Page 12: Installing The Throttle Servo
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 CA glue To carburator To muffler To vent tube 3. The elevator has a block wood plate for INSTALLING THE THROTTLE SERVO mounting the control horn. One elevator control horn in positioned on each elevator. 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos. -
Page 13: Installing The Rudder Linkages
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 . Repeat these step as installing the aileron 2. The control horn should be mounted on the right linkages (Page 4 and page 5). side of the rudder at the leading edge, in line with the rudder pushrod. -
Page 14: Mounting The Cowl
Instruction Manual EDGE 540 6. Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure 2. Plug the throttle servo into the receiver and turn it in place using four 3mm x 12mm wood screws. on the radio system. Check to ensure that the throttle servo output shaft is moving in the 7. - Page 15 Instruction Manual EDGE 540 INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND BATTERY INSTALLING and secure the wing 1. Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into 1. Find the hole on the top of the wing by taking the receiver. You may want to plug an aileron measurements as picture below.
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Page 16: Lateral Balance
25mm 115mm Rudder Control 3-D PERFORMANCE SETTINGS The EDGE 540 will perform 3-D aerobatics easily if you use the largest engines recommended within the engine range. If you setup your airplane to do 3D maneuvers, you will need to be throttle conscious; that is,... - Page 17 Instruction Manual EDGE 540 I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation.
- Page 18 Instruction Manual EDGE 540 I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions.
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