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39in EPP Edge-540 Kit Instruction Manual
Specifications Wingspan: 39.4in (1000mm) Length: 40.2 in (1020mm) Empty Weight: 8.1oz (230g) Flying Weight: 15.9-17.6oz (450 - 500g)
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Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of Elite Models Edge-54039in EPP Kit from Value Hobby. We thank you for your generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane. At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are grateful you choose to buy from us. As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at (630) 948-0947 or email us at
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Disclaimer By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites. Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby liability exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as a R/C product vendor, provides a top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit immediately, in new and unused condition.
Safety in Assembly During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives. Please follow all safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use, and always follow these important guidelines: ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Safety glasses are the best way to protect your eyes. ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives. Do not place hobby knives on tables or benches where they can roll off or be knocked off. ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power tools. ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children.
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Safety in Flying This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and extreme maneuvers. It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper supervision. ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles–and where it is legal to fly. NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street. Never fly too close to yourself or spectators. Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.
Required Items Foam Glue Hobby Knife Small Phillips Screwdriver Set Metric Allen Wrenches Scissors Small Pliers Wire Cutters Masking tape
Before Starting Assembly Examination Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage, please contact Value Hobby immediately.
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Main Parts:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Vertical Fuselage x 1 Horizontal Fuselage x 1 Wing Panel x 2 Tail x 1
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Accessories:
List: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
3mm plywood motor mount x 1 Self-tapping socket head screw for motor x 4 M2.5 x 12mm Hook and loop Velcro tape x 1 length: 150mm Fiberglass square tube (wing spar) x 1 4 x 4 x 850mm Metal push rod connector x 4 Diameter: 1.0mm Fiberglass extended servo arm x 4 Self-tapping screw for mounting extended servo arm x 8 M2 x 6mm Aileron servo control horn x 2 Rudder servo control horn x 1 Elevator servo control horn x 1 Heat shrinking tube x 1 3m x 150mm Landing gear wood mount x 1 set Landing gear x 1 Diameter: 2mm Wheel collar x 2 Diameter: 2.1mm Self-tapping socket head screw x 1 M2 x 12mm Foam wheel x 2 Diameter: 35mm Tail skid (carbon fiber strip) x 1 Length: 92mm Carbon fiber strip for elevator x 1 Length: 148mm Steel wire with z-bend x 4 1 x 160mm Aileron push rod x 2 1.5 x 100mm Rudder and elevator push rod x 2 1.5 x 400mm Wing tip SFG x2 Black EPP foam Inboard SFG x 2 Black EPP foam CA hinges x 1 bag
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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT Product Flysky FS-i6 Transmitter and Receiver Set Radio
SKU
Quantity
FLY-RC-4572
1
Servo
Towerpro SG90 9g servo
TWP-SV-0352
4
Y-harness
Universal Y-harness 6in (15cm)
AMS-AC-2397
1
RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP Motor ESC Battery Prop
Product
SKU
GForce E400(2212-1250kv)Brushless Outrunner Motor
VHB-MT-5336
GForce 30A Brushless ESC
HWG-SC-4496
GForce 30C 1300mah 3S LiPO
RFI-LP-1870
10 x 4.5 Slow Flyer Prop (2pcs)
GFH-MP-2665
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Charger Foam Glue Watt Meter Connector LiPO Bag
Product
SKU
GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger
GTP-CH-1427
Thin Foam Safe Glue
VHB-AC-2511
GT Power 130A Watt Meter Male JST Connector (10pcs) Female JST Connector (10pcs) LiPO Safe Bag
GTP-AC-0591 AMS-AC-1401 AMS-AC-1402 RFI-LP-2725
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Step1. Locate the wood pieces for landing gear mount.
Step5. Glue the wing spar to the slot pre-cut in the wing and fuselage.
Step2. Glue the wood pieces together as shown.
Step6. Put some weights on the wing till the foam glue fully cures.
Step3. Glue the assembled landing gear mount to the vertical fuselage.
Step4. Glue two wing panels to the horizontal fuselage.
Step7. Glue the carbon fiber strip (148mm long) to the slot in the elevator.
Step8. Glue the horizontal tail to the fuselage. (the fuselage is thicker than the horizontal tail, make sure they are aligned on the top side.)
www.valuehobby.com/39in-edge540-epp.html Step9. Install the extended servo arm using two M2 x 6mm self-tapping screws.
Step12. Install elevator servo and rudder servo onto the fuselage using hot glue. (the rudder servo arm’s direction is toward to left, and the elevator servo arm’s direction is toward to right.)
Step10. Install a push rod connector to the servo arm.
Step13. Glue the wood motor mount to the fuselage.
Step11. Install two aileron servos as shown using hot glue.
Step14. Slide the horizontal fuselage into the vertical fuselage. Align the tabs from the vertical fuselage into the slots in the horizontal fuselage. Adjust the vertical fuselage to make it in the center line of the horizontal fuselage.
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www.valuehobby.com/39in-edge540-epp.html Step17. Install the tail skid (92mm long carbon fiber strip).
Step15. Cut a slot on the aileron for the control horn and Install an aileron control horn. Step18. Prepare the landing with two wheels installed.
Step16. Install the rudder control horn and elevator control horn. (The slots for rudder and elevator control horn are pre-cut.)
Step19. Insert the landing gear to the mount, and install a M2 x 12mm self-tapping screw to secure the landing gear.
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www.valuehobby.com/39in-edge540-epp.html Step20. Cut the 160mm steel wire with z-bend to 2 wires.
Step24. Repeat the steps from 20 to 23 to finish the remaining aileron servo linkage installation.
Step21. Attach the z-bend wire to the control horn, and one short wire to the push rod connector, then tighten the screw on the push rod connector.
Step25. Insert two support guides into the fuselage for the rudder push rod.
Step22. Use heat shrinking tube to connect the short steel wire and 100mm long aileron servo push rod wire.
Step26. Insert two support guides into the fuselage for the elevator push rod.
Step23. With aileron control surface centered, use the heat shrinking tube to connect the z-bend steel wire and the push rod wire.
Step27. Finish the elevator servo linkage installation using the same methods for the aileron servo linkage.
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www.valuehobby.com/39in-edge540-epp.html Step30. Install the prop to the motor.
Step31. Cut the hook and loop tape into two pieces, and stick them to the two sides of the fuselage for the battery and esc.
Step28. Finish the rudder servo linkage installation.
Recommended CG The recommended CG is 250mm (9.8in) from the nose of the fuselage.
Step29. Prepare a motor with motor mount and prop adapter installed. Install the motor to the motor mount using four M2.5 x 12mm self-tapping screws.
Recommended Control Throw 1. For beginner & sport Ailerons - Approx +/- 20 degrees Rudder ---Approx +/- 20 degrees Elevator --Approx +/- 25 degrees 2. For extreme & 3D Ailerons - Approx +/- 40 degrees Rudder ---Approx +/- 45 degrees Elevator --Approx +/- 60 degrees 11
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