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Seagull Models EDGE 540 EP, Assembly Manual

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HINGING THE RUDDER.

 

 Glue the rudder hinges in place using the

same tectniques used to hinge the ailerons.

   

 Assemble and mounting 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.

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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