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Extreme High Performance

Motor Setup*

EFLM1100

Park 400 Brushless Motor, 4200Kv

EFLM1912

Heat Sink, 20mm x 20mm: Park 400

EFLP1260

12 x 6 Slow Flyer Prop

(keep extras on hand)

EFLB1035

11.1V 2100mAh 3-Cell Li-Po, 16GA or

THP21003S

2100mAh 3-Cell 11.1V Li-Po, 16GA

* Use with included 12 x 6 prop, 6.6:1 gearbox, and 10T

pinion. Proper throttle management is required when using

high performance setups. Always monitor motor temperature

and gearbox wear.

Optional Accessories

EFLA110

Power Meter

EFLA212

Gear Puller: 1–5mm Shaft

JRPS281

DS281 Micro Digital Servo (4)

Additional Tools and Adhesives

Tools & Equipment

Hobby knife

Square

Ruler

Felt-tipped pen

T-pins

Paper towel / tissue

Heat gun
Wax paper

String

Tape

Pliers

Drill

Drill bit: 1/16" (2mm), 1/8" (3mm)

150–180 Grit sandpaper
Hex wrench: 3/32" (EFLA251 - included with EFLA250)
Nut driver: 5.5mm (EFLA255 - included with EFLA250)
Small Phillips screwdriver (EFLA257 - included with

EFLA250)

Adhesives

Thin CA

Medium CA

Canopy glue

Threadlock

6-Minute Epoxy - (HAN8000)

Summary of Contents for MINI EDGE 540 3D

Page 1: ...Mini Edge 540 3D Assembly Manual...

Page 2: ...National Model Aircraft Safety Code 42 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Mini Edge 540 3D ARF which is based on the popular 33 Hangar 9 Edge 540 and is capable of the same extreme 3D performa...

Page 3: ...Small Replacement Parts EFL2086 Hook Loop Tape EFL2229 Pushrod Set EFL2235 Wing Tube EFL2236 Stick Motor Mount EFLA200 Micro Control Horns EFLA202 Micro Tail Skid EFLA203 Micro Control Connectors EFL...

Page 4: ...3 Cell Li Po Charger EFLA250 Park Flyer Tool Assortment 5 pc Recommended High Performance Motor Setup EFLM1105 Park 400 Brushless Motor 3700Kv EFLM1912 Heat Sink 20mm x 20mm Park 400 EFLP1260 12 x 6 S...

Page 5: ...Always monitor motor temperature and gearbox wear Optional Accessories EFLA110 Power Meter EFLA212 Gear Puller 1 5mm Shaft JRPS281 DS281 Micro Digital Servo 4 Additional Tools and Adhesives Tools Equi...

Page 6: ...n We are recommending either the E ite Park 400 Brushless Motor with 4200Kv EFLM1100 or the version with 3700Kv EFLM1105 The 3700Kv motor provides plenty of power for sport and entry level 3D pilots w...

Page 7: ...use of the nal assembled product By the act of using the assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability Please note that once assembly of the model has been started you must contact Horizo...

Page 8: ...s Threadlock 1 8 3mm drill bit Drill Medium CA Hobby knife Hex wrench 3 32 Phillips screwdriver small Note You may consider using a larger diameter wheel such as 2 1 4 in if your flying site has rough...

Page 9: ...m washer and nut to attach the wheel to the lower hole on the landing gear Note Use threadlock on both nuts to prevent them from loosening during flight 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the remaining wheel...

Page 10: ...10 5 Glue the tail skid into position using Medium CA 6 Attach the landing gear using a 3 32 hex wrench two 4 40 x 1 2 socket head screws and two 4 washers black...

Page 11: ...and position the wheel pants parallel to the work surface Drill a hole through the landing gear into each wheel pant using a hobby knife 8 Secure the location of the wheel pants using 2mm x 6mm wood s...

Page 12: ...into the hinge to provide the best bond Using accelerator will not provide enough time for this process Aileron Hinging Required Parts Wing left and right Aileron left and right CA hinges 8 Required...

Page 13: ...re the hinge is fully saturated with CA Use a paper towel to clean up any excess CA from the wing and aileron Make sure to apply CA to both sides of the hinge 4 Firmly grasp the wing and aileron and g...

Page 14: ...n Aileron Servos and Linkages Required Parts Wing panel right and left Micro control connector 2 2mm x 4mm screw 2 3 3 8 85 mm pushrod 2 Control horn and backplate 2 Servos JR 241 Sub micro servo JRPS...

Page 15: ...vo lead and extension to prevent them from unplugging in flight Note We suggest using the Large Arms w Screws JRPA212 on all JR servos for the Mini Edge Replace all existing arms before installing the...

Page 16: ...16 5 Use 6 minute epoxy to attach the control horn to the aileron 4 Use a hobby knife to enlarge the center hole in the control horn to fit the 3 3 8 85 mm long aileron pushrod wire...

Page 17: ...stem and center the aileron trim and stick Make sure the aileron servo is operating properly using the transmitter Slide the pushrod wire through the micro connector Install the servo arm 90 degrees t...

Page 18: ...ead screw 2 Hex wrench 3 32 1 Slide the wing tube into a wing panel 2 Remove the hatch from the fuselage Slide the wing panel with tube into position on the fuselage 3 Slide the remaining wing panel i...

Page 19: ...ller plug Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Felt tipped pen Ruler T pins Thin CA 1 Position the stabilizer into the slot in the aft end of the fuselage Center the stabilizer in the slot in the...

Page 20: ...e sure the wing and stab are parallel If not lightly sand the stab saddle until they are 4 Double check the adjustments from Steps 1 through 3 Use a felt tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselag...

Page 21: ...o the underlying wood as this will weaken the stab and cause it to fail in flight Note You can use a soldering iron instead of a knife This will eliminate the chance of cutting into the wood 6 Hinge t...

Page 22: ...om Do not use accelerator allow the CA to wick in as far as possible providing the best bond Place the filler plug in place behind the elevator but do not glue at this time Rudder and Fin Required Par...

Page 23: ...om of the fin using the same technique used for the stabilizer 3 Position the fin back onto the fuselage Use a square to check the alignment between the fin and stabilizer Lightly sand the bottom of t...

Page 24: ...n CA to glue the fin to the fuselage 5 Attach the rudder using three CA hinges Use the technique as described in Aileron Hinging for this procedure Use thin Ca to glue the filler plug at the rear of t...

Page 25: ...and the gear s mesh is smooth with no binding The E flite gearbox features adjustable slotted mounting holes so that you can ensure your gear mesh is correct Remember if your mesh is too loose or too...

Page 26: ...provided with the gearbox for some helpful installation hints 3 Locate the motor support stick Position the stick so it extends 2 1 8 forward of the firewall as shown Use 6 minute epoxy to glue the su...

Page 27: ...Slide the gearbox into position on the motor support stick Use a hobby knife to make a hole in the gearbox and into the motor stick Secure the gearbox to the motor stick using a 2mm x 8mm sheet metal...

Page 28: ...12 305 mm servo extension Micro cable adjust connector 2 Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver small Hobby knife Medium CA Thin CA 1 Install the grommets and brass eyelets in the elevator...

Page 29: ...minute epoxy 4 Install the micro control connector onto the elevator servo arm Pass the elevator pushrod wire through the connector With the radio on and elevator trim centered center the elevator Se...

Page 30: ...Note Steps 6 through 13 illustrate the installation of the pull pull system When using the pull pull system continue on starting at Step 6 5 Lightly sand both sides of the middle section of the plast...

Page 31: ...he servo arm on the rudder servo 9 Use tape to hold the rudder in neutral Slide a cable crimp onto the control cable The cable then goes through the horn then back through the crimp twice Pull the wir...

Page 32: ...nter the fuselage You can see the exit holes through the covering by holding the plane up to a light 11 Slide the micro cable adjust connector into the micro control connector and use a 2mm x 3mm scre...

Page 33: ...to get the proper geometry for the rudder to operate correctly 13 Remove the tape from the control surface Install the second cable following Steps 9 through 11 Tension the cables lightly using the ca...

Page 34: ...wever many consumers are still running four sub micro servos with success If you choose to attempt this you must setup your plane properly and check the current draw under load of your radio system ma...

Page 35: ...k and loop Plug in the rudder elevator and aileron servos Route the receiver antenna to the rear of the plane Note Do not cut the receiver antenna as this will greatly reduce the range of the radio sy...

Page 36: ...ing the remaining piece of hook and loop material The battery must be mounted at the forwardmost position against the firewall for proper Center of Gravity Installing the battery into that position ma...

Page 37: ...canopy Trace the outline of the canopy onto the canopy hatch using a felt tipped pen 3 Lightly sand the inside edge of the canopy where it contacts the hatch Also sand the hatch inside the line drawn...

Page 38: ...cknut 3mm washer 2mm x 8mm wood screw 4 Required Tools and Adhesives Hobby knife Phillips screwdriver small 1 Slide the cowl onto the fuselage Center the motor shaft in the opening 4 Glue the canopy t...

Page 39: ...y strip the gear When installing the propeller please do not over tighten the 3mm locknut The use of the locknut will prevent the propeller from coming loose 3 Check to make sure the propeller and spi...

Page 40: ...e airplane elevator move up 3 Use a ruler to adjust the throw of the elevator ailerons and rudder Adjust the position of the pushrod at the control horn to achieve the following measurements when movi...

Page 41: ...g You can experiment with the best locations to suit your ying style Range TestYour Radio 1 Before each flying session be sure to range check your radio This is accomplished by turning on your transmi...

Page 42: ...ully or deliberately fly my models in a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 4 The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55 pounds except models flown under Experimental Aircraft rules 5 I will no...

Page 43: ...e exists Allocation plans or interference test reports shall be signed by the parties involved and provided to AMA Headquarters Documents of agreement and reports may exist between 1 two or more AMA C...

Page 44: ...7711 2005 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 horizonhobby com e fliterc com...

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