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Edge 540/2.6m
measure your servo and servo arm to make sure the
measurements suit your needs. If not make the necessary
adjustments.
Cut out the marked out area using your Dremel tool with a cut off
wheel or burr. You can also use a sharp X-Acto hobby knife. Take
your time if using a Dremel!
Mount your servo using the 2.9mm sheet metal screws provided.
The output shaft of the servo goes toward the stab tube. Pass the
servo lead through the pre drilled hole in the rib before dropping
the servo in place. You will need to assemble the components that
make up the push rod. It may be necessary to trim the 3mm
threaded rod and brass tube. The brass tube slides over the
threaded rod to add strength. The brass tube should not be loose,
a snug fit is required.
Alternatively you may want to use an aftermarket turnbuckle, such
as those provided by SWB, Secraft or Hanger 9. A turnbuckle
length of 50mm (2”) is required. A suitable ball link may also be
used in place of the alloy clevis.
This Section is mandatory, not an option!
It is important to semi balance the elevator to assist in
preventing flutter. You will need to epoxy 15 grams of lead
into the elevators balance tab. This is a simple procedure
and will not detract from the performance of your model.
Make a hole in the inner edge at the front of the elevator
balance tab, large enough to accommodate the 15grams of
lead. A RC car body reamer makes this job pretty simple.
Fishing sinkers make ideal weights, and come in some
various sizes and shapes.
Apply some epoxy through the hole to the area where the
lead will sit. Push the 15gram lead piece into place and let
the epoxy set. Make sure you have enough epoxy on and
around the weight, so it won’t break loose!