Seagull Models EDGE 540 EP Assembly Manual Download Page 2

EDGE  540.

                        

                             Instruction Manual.

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INTRODUCTION.

   Thank you for choosing the 

 EDGE  540 

ARTF by SEAGULL EP. The 

EDGE  540 

was designed

with the intermediate/advanced sport flyer in mind. It is a  semi scale  airplane  which is easy to fly
and quick to assemble. The airframe is conventionally built using balsa, plywood   to make it stronger
than the average ARTF , yet the design allows the aeroplane to be kept light. You will find that most
of the work has been done for you already.Flying the 

EDGE  540

is simply a joy.

   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

. 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. WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU
ASSUME ALL RISK & RESPONSIBILITY.

   If you are inexperienced with basic R/C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R/C
supplier and join your local R/C Model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs offer a variety of training
procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C flight. They will also be able
to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may apply.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED.

EP Motor.

 

Radio :4 channel with 5 digital servos

(medium size).

Speed control: 45A  to 50A

Battery:  Power battery 3 cells

                2200 mAh  -  3200mAh

EP MOTOR.

Speed control: 45  to 50amp.

Summary of Contents for EDGE 540 EP

Page 1: ...ions WingSpan 42 7in 108 5cm WingArea 376 7sqin 24 3sqdm Weight 2 4 2 9Ibs 1100 1300g Length 38 8in 98 6cm Need to Complete Speed Control 45A 50A amp Recommended Battery 3 cell 2200mAh to 3200mAh Li Po Radio 4 channel with 5 digital servos medium size ASSEMBLY MANUAL MS X12 A B ALMOST READY TO FLY Graphics and specfications may change without notice 2 ...

Page 2: ...assemblyofyourEDGE 540 Usethepartslistingbelowtoidentify 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 WHEN YOU FLY THIS AEROPLANE YOU ASSUME ALL RISK RESPONSIBILITY If you are inexperienced with basic R C flight we strongly recommend you contact your R C supplier and join your local R C...

Page 3: ... to be made The paint and plastic parts used in this kit are fuel proof However they are not tolerant of many harsh chemi cals including the following paint thinner cyano acrylate glue accel erator cyanoacrylategluede bonder and acetone Do not let these chemi cals come in contact with the colours on the covering and the plastic parts TOOLS SUPPLIES NEEDED Thick cyanoacrylate glue 30 minute epoxy 5...

Page 4: ...ailerons The control surfaces including the ailerons elevators and rudder are prehinged with hinges installed but the hinges are not glued in place It is imperative that you properly adhere the hinges in place per the steps that follow using a high quality thin C A glue Note Hinge T pin T pin 4 Deflect the aileron and completely saturate each hinge with thin C A glue The ailerons front surface sho...

Page 5: ...the wheel pants as shown in the following pictures WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS C A glue C A glue C A glue C A glue Using the hardware provided mount the main landing gear to the fuselage INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING GEAR A drop of C A glue on the wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation Repeat the process for the other wheel ...

Page 6: ...lets onto the aileron servo 2 Turn the wing panel right side up Using a modeling knife remove the covering at servo tray AILERON SERVOS LINKAGES Secure the servos with the screws pro vided with your radio system Attach the micro control connector to the servo arms Be sure to use the lock tie but it could free rotation Wing bottom Aileron control horn 5 Insert aileron control horn to the aileron Fu...

Page 7: ...INSTALLATION HORIZONTALSTABILIZER 2 Using a modeling knife carefully remove the covering at mounting slot of horizontal sta bilizer both side of fuselage 1 Using a ruler and a pen locate the centerline of the horizontal stabilizer at the trail ing edge and place a mark Use a triangle and extend this mark from back to front across the top of the stabilizer Also extend this mark down the back of the...

Page 8: ...overlaps the stabilizer mounting platform sides in the fuselage Re move the covering from both the top and the bottom of the platform sides Pen COVERED WOOD FILLER PIECE INSTALLATION 1 Using a modeling knife remove the covering from over the precut hinge slot cut into the lower rear portion of the fuselage This slot accepts the lower rudder hinge VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION 2 Slide the vertic...

Page 9: ...emount ing slot in the top of the fuselage and to the sides and bottom of the vertical stabilizer mounting area Apply epoxy to the bottom and top edges of the filler block and to the lower hinge also 4 Remove the stabilizer Using a mod eling knife remove the covering from below the lines you drew 5 Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place Using a triangle check to ensure that the vertical stabi...

Page 10: ...l as same as method of pushrod wing See pictures below PUSHROD INSTALLATION MOUNTING THE TAIL SKID See pictures below ATTACHMENT WING FUSELAGE Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage C A glue Rudder control horn Elevator control horn Rudder servo Elevator servo Pushrod C A glue ...

Page 11: ...covering Battery Tie wrap INSTALLING THE BATTERY RECEIVER See pictures below INSTALLING ELECTRIC MOTOR There are 2 mouting box for your option It is depended your motor size Receiver Tie wrap Battery Insert blind nut 4 5 mm C A glue Motor ...

Page 12: ...uld be positioned so the crankshaft is in nearly the middle of the cowl opening Use the spinner backplate as a guide Hold the cowl firmly in place using pieces of masking tape 4 Slide the cowl back over the motor The propeller should not touch any part of the spinner cone If it does use a sharp modeling knife and carefully trim away the spinner cone where the propeller comes in contact with it 5 S...

Page 13: ...cate 7cm back from the lead ing edge of the wing measured at wing tip 2 If the nose of the plane falls the plane is nose heavy To correct this first move the battery pack further back in the fuselage If this is not possible or does not correct it stick small amounts of lead weight on the fuselage sides under the horizontal stabilizer If the tail of the plane falls the plane is tail heavy To correc...

Page 14: ...hange the direction 5 If your radio transmitter is equipped with dual rate switches double check that they are on the low rate setting for your first few flights 6 Check to ensure the control surfaces are moving the proper amount for both low and high rate settings 7 Check the receiver antenna It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage PREFLIGHT CHECK 1 Completely charge you...

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