EDGE 540T OPERATING MANUAL Specifications: Length: 33.1 inches Wing Span: 36.6 inches Wing Area: 17.9dm² Flying Weight: 19oz Wing Loading: 30.2g/dm² Motor: Brushless High Torque 850kv Motor Propeller: 11 X 4.7 Battery: 3 cell 11.1V Li-Poly 1800mAh Radio: F.M. 4 Channel on 72MHZ Band Speed Control: Sensorless 18 Amp Servos: 9 Gram Micro (3Pcs) Thank you for purchasing the Edge-540T.
Safety Precautions 1) Never fly the EDGE-540T where there are crowds of people, power lines overhead, automobiles or near highways. Give yourself plenty of room for flying, as the plane can travel at a high rate of speed. Remember you are responsible for the safety of others. 2) Do not fly in strong winds. 3) Do not attempt to catch the EDGE-540T while flying. 4) Children under 16 years old should have an adult present.
ASSEMBLY Steps 1-3 1) Slide the Rudder (vertical stab) into elevator (horizontal stab). Make sure the control horn on elevator is facing down when you do this. Line up plastic (L-shape piece on Rudder) onto the molded groove on the elevator. 2) Insert the assembled tail into the fuselage. Make sure that the tail is fully secured into the fuselage by gently pushing it forward as far as it can go.
Steps 4-6 4) Gently open the clevis and fasten it to the inner most hole on the control horn on both the rudder and the elevator (using the inner most hole provides maximum control throws that are recommended for proper aerobatics). You may need to adjust the clevis for neutral position. 5) Insert the main landing gear into the small opening in front of the battery bay on the underside of the fuselage.
Steps 7-9 7) Remove the top canopy by un-screwing set screw counter clockwise. Slide the wire coming out of the aileron servo into the receiver cabin as shown. Now flip the plane over and insert aileron servo into channel 1 on receiver. (Make sure to match the colors of all the plug wires for correct polarity) 8) Insert the main wing onto the fuselage by inserting the male plastic portion into female receptor. 9) Use the nylon bolt to fasten the main wing to the fuselage. Do not over tighten.
Steps 10-12 10) Take off the pre-installed propeller spinner. 11) Attach the propeller by sliding it onto the motor shaft. Tighten the nut holding the propeller securely onto the motor shaft. 12) Now gently push the rubber nose cone onto the motor shaft end.
Steps 13-14 13) Plug the battery into the speed controller. Next, insert the connected wires into the front opening of the cabin inside the battery bay. (Make sure the wires are clear of the battery bay so that the battery can be pushed in fully. 14) Now slide the battery in securely and close the cover with both tabs. Setting up Controls: Setting up your transmitter controls properly is the key to having full control over Edge 540T.
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Caring for your Li-Poly Battery • Plug the charger into the AC power outlet. Warning: This charger is for 3-cell 11.1 Volt Li-Poly batteries only. • Charger will completely charge the battery in 1 to 2 hours. It will cut off automatically after the battery is fully charged. • The red light is on while charging and the green is on when fully charged. • Never completely discharge a Li-poly battery. Doing so may result in irreversible damage.
Always take off toward the wind. If you want to launch the plane by hand, apply full throttle and run several feet, and throw the plane horizontally into the wind. If you want to launch the plane on the ground, apply full throttle and let the plane accelerate on the ground in a straight line for approximately 15 feet. Now pull up on the elevator (down stick), and cruise to a safe flying altitude. 4) Flying To maintain level flight, only 30% throttle is needed.
Flight Tips 1) If you have a computer flight simulator, it is a good idea to practice with it before actually flying the EDGE-540T. 2) Taxi the plane on the ground at a very slow speed to familiarize yourself with the controls. 3) When first learning how to fly, apply gentle directional inputs to avoid sudden extreme movements which may cause you to panic and crash. 4) If you have access to a flight instructor with experience, you will be more likely to succeed the first time you fly.