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EDGE 540
Assembly Manual
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SG Models EDGE 540 Assembly Manual

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Kit features.
• Ready-made—minimal assembly & finishing required.
• Ready-covered covering.
• Photo-illustrated step-by-step Assembly Manual.
EDGE 540
Made in Vietnam.
Specifications
1.80 cu.in--------------- 4-stroke. Radio System required 6 channel with 6 digital servos - 6.5kg/cm. Flying skill level Intermediate/advanced.
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“Graphics and specifications may change without notice”.
MS: 26
Hand-made Almost Ready to Fly R/C Model Aircraft
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION.
Thank you for choosing the EDGE 540 ARTF by SG MODELS . 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.
1.60 2-stroke engine.
1.80 4-stroke engine. Computer radio with 6 digital servos
- 6.5kg/cm. Glow plug to suit engine. Propeller to suit engine. Protective foam rubber for radio system. Silicone fuel line.
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED.
Thick cyanoacrylate glue. 30 minute epoxy. 5 minute epoxy. Hand or electric drill. Assorted drill bits. Modelling knife. Straight edge ruler. 2mm ball driver. Phillips head screwdriver. 220 grit sandpaper. 90° square or builder’s triangle. Wire cutters. Masking tape & T-pins. Thread-lock. Paper towels.
PARTS LISTING.
FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY
(1) Fuselage. (1) Canopy hatch.
WING ASSEMBLY
(1) Right wing half / aileron. (1) Left wing half / aileron. (2) Aluminium dihedral brace.
Tail section assembly
(2) Horizontal stabilizer / elevator halves. (1) Rudder halves
Some more parts.
HARDWARE PACK
COWLING
Landing gear.....
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NOTE: To avoid scratching your new aero-
plane we suggest that you cover your workbench with an old towel. Keep a couple of jars or bowls handy to hold the small parts after you open the bags.
Please trial fit all parts. Make sure you have the correct parts and that they fit and are aligned properly before gluing! This will ensure proper assembly as the EDGE 540 is made from natural materials and minor adjustments may have to be made.
The paint and plastic parts used in
this kit are fuel proof. However, they are not tolerant of many harsh chemi­cals including the following: paint thinner, cyano-acrylate glue accel­erator, cyanoacrylate glue de-bonder and acetone. Do not let these chemi­cals come in contact with the colours on the covering and the plastic parts.
4)Deflect the aileron and completely
saturate each hinge with thin C/A glue. The ailerons front surface should lightly contact the wing during this procedure. Ideally, when the hinges are glued in place, a 1/64” gap or less will be maintained throughout the lengh of the aileron to the wing panel hinge line.
Note:
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.
1) Carefully remove the aileron from one
of the wing panels. Note the position of the hinges.
2) Remove each hinge from the wing panel
and aileron and place a T-pin in the center of each hinge. Slide each hinge into the aileron until the T-pin is snug against the aileron. This will help ensure an equal amount of hinge is on either side of the hinge line when the aileron is mounted to the wing panel.
HINGING THE AILERONS.
Note:
The hinge is constructed of a special material that allows the C/A to wick or penetrate and distribute throughout the hinge, securely bonding it to the wood structure of the wing panel and aileron.
3) Slide the aileron on the wing panel until
there is only a slight gap. The hinge is now centered on the wing panel and aileron. Remove the T-pins and snug the aileron against the wing panel. A gap of 1/64” or less should be maintained between the wing panel and aileron.
Hinge.
T-pin.
Hinge.
T-pin.
C/A glue.
Hinge.
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8) After both ailerons are securely hinged,
firmly grasp the wing panel and aileron to make sure the hinges are securely glued and cannot be pulled out. Do this by carefully applying medium pressure, trying to separate the aileron from the wing panel. Use caution not to crush the wing structure.
Note:
Work the aileron up and down several times to “work in” the hinges and check for proper movement.
HINGING THE ELEVATORS.
Glue the elevator hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.
HINGING THE RUDDER.
Glue the rudder hinges in place using the same techniques used to hinge the ailerons.
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS.
We recommended to use long servos arm
for all servos without throttle servo.
Using a small weight (
Weighted fuel pick-up
works well) and thread, feed the string through
the wing as indicated.
Thread.
Small weight.
Wing bottom.
7) Repeat this process with the other wing
panel, securely hinging the aileron in place.
5) Turn the wing panel over and deflect the
aileron in the opposite direction from the opposite side. Apply thin C/A glue to each hinge, making sure that the C/A penetrates into both the aileron and wing panel.
6) Using C/A remover/debonder and a
paper towel, remove any excess C/A glue that may have accumulated on the wing or in the aileron hinge area.
String.
Small weight.
Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the aileron servo. Test fit the servo into the aileron servo mount.
Because the size of servos differ, you
may need to adjust the size of the precut open­ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
Hinge.
C/A glue.
Servo.
Small weight.
Thread.
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Attach the thread to the servo lead and carefully thread it though the wing. Once you have thread the lead throught the wing, remove the string so it can use for the other servo lead. Tape the servo lead to the wing to prevent it from falling back into the wing.
Secure the servos with the screws pro­vided with your radio system.
Repeat the procedure for the other wing half.
ENGINE MOUNT.
See pictures below ( Engine mount do not include ) :
Mark and drill 4 holes for engine mount.
1) Using a modeling knife, carefully cut off the rear portion of one of the 3 nylon tubes leaving 1/2” protruding from the rear of the stopper. This will be the fuel pick up tube.
2) Using a modeling knife, cut one length of silicon fuel line. Connect one end of the line to the weighted fuel pick up and the other end to the nylon pick up tube.
3) Carefully bend the second nylon tube up at a 45º angle. This tube is the vent tube.
INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY.
FUEL TANK.
4x30mm.
Thread locker glue.
Electric wire.
Thread.
Wing bottom.
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Carefully use a lighter or heat gun to permenently set the angle of the vent tube.
Important:
When the stopper assembly is installed in the tank, the top of the vent tube should rest just below the top surface of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank.
4) Test fit the stopper assembly into the
tank. It may be necessary to remove some of
the flashing around the tank opening using a
modeling knife. If flashing is present, make sure none falls into the tank.
Attach the silicone fuel and pressure pipes to the tank. The lower pipe is the ‘feed’ and the upper two the ‘pressure and fill’. The fill pipe is the next pipe.
5) With the stopper assembly in place, the weighted pick up should rest away from the rear of the tank and move freely inside the tank. The top of the vent tube should rest just below the top of the tank. It should not touch the top of the tank.
6) When satisfied with the alignment of the stopper assembly tighten the 3 x 20mm machine screw until the rubber stopper ex­pands and seals the tank opening. Do not overtighten the assembly as this could cause the tank to split.
Fuel tank.
Rubber band.
Vent tube.
Fuel pick up tube.
Fuel fill tube.
You should mark which tube is the vent and which is the fuel pick up when you attach fuel tubing to the tubes in the stopper. Once the tank is installed inside the fuselage, it may be difficult to determine which is which.
Silicon tubing not inclued.
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Vent tube.
Fuel fill tube.
Fuel pick up tube.
2) Follow diagram below for wheel pant
installation:
Wheel Collar.
Axle.
Wheel.
Nut.
Wheel Pant.
Landing Gear.
Nut.
Plywood Washer.
1) Assembling and mounting the wheel
pants as shown below pictures.
Blow through one of the lines to ensure the fuel lines have not become kinked inside the fuel tank compartment. Air should flow through easily.
WHEEL AND WHEEL PANTS.
Plywood Washer.
Caution when cutting the axles and wear
protective goggles.
3) You have to trim each axles and using a
tool cutting and cut-off wheel.
57mm.
14mm.
7mm.
Plywood washer.
Thread locker.
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4) A drop of Thread locker glue on the
wheel collar screws will help keep them from coming lose during operation.
Repeat the process for the other
wheel.
1) The blind nuts for securing the landing
gear are already mounted inside the fuselage.
2) Using the hardware provided, mount the
main landing gear to the fuselage.
INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVO.
Engine 2 stroke.
Engine 4 stroke.
C/A glue.
Rudder servo.
Throttle servo.
Servo tray.
INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING
GEAR.
1) Locate and cut out the covering film
from the servo holes in both sides of fuselage.
ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLATION.
6mm X 20mm.
Throttle servo.
Rudder servo.
Landing gear.
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2) Install the rubber grommets and brass collets onto the elevator servo. Test fit the servo into the elevator servo mount.
Left side.
Remove covering.
Because the size of servos differ, you may need to adjust the size of the precut open­ing in the mount. The notch in the sides of the mount allow the servo lead to pass through.
Left side.
Elevator servo.
Right side.
Elevator servo.
2) Place your engine onto the engine mount. Adjust the engine is centered of the edges of the engine case.
3) When you are satisfied with the align­ment, mark the locations of the engine mounting.
MOUNTING THE ENGINE.
1) Install the pushrod housing through the
predrilled hole in the firewall and into the servo compartment. The pushrod housing should protrude 1/4" out past the front of the firewall.
Make a Z-Bend 1/4" from one end of the plain wire pushrod.
3) Secure the servos with the screws pro-
vided with your radio system.
4) Remove the engine. Using an drill bit, drill the mounting holes through the engine mount at the four locations marked.
6) Attach the Z-Bend in the pushrod wire to the throttle arm on the carburetor. You will need to remove the throttle arm from the car- buretor to be able to attach the Z-bend. When complete, re-attach the throttle arm to the car­buretor.
5) Bolt the engine to the engine mount using the four machine screws. Double check that all the screws are tight before proceeding.
Engine 2 stroke.
4.2mm.
150mm.
4x30mm.
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2) While keeping the back edge of the cowl flush with the marks, align the front of the cowl with the crankshaft of the engine. The front of the cowl should 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.
COWLING.
1) Slide the fiberglass cowl over the en­gine and line up the back edge of the cowl with the marks you made on the fuselage then trim and cut.
3) Slide the cowl back over the engine and secure it in place using six 3 x 10mm wood screws. See picture below.
4) Install the muffler and muffler extension onto the engine and make the cutout in the cowl for muffler clearance. Connect the fuel and pressure lines to the carburetor, muffler and fuel filler valve.
Thread locker .
Pushrod wire.
Engine 4 stroke.
Trim and cut.
3x10mm.
1.5mm wire
(needle valve).
Because of the diameter of the cowl, it may be necessary to use a needle valve ex­tension for the high speed needle valve. Make this out of sufficient length 1.5mm wire and in­stall it into the end of the needle valve. Se­cure the wire in place by tightening the set screw in the side of the needle valve.
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3x10mm(6pcs).
INSTALLING THE SWITCH.
Install the switch into the precut hole in the
side of the fuselage.
1) Install the spinner backplate, propeller and spinner cone. (spinner is not included).
INSTALLING THE SPINNER.
Switch.
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.
Remove covering.
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4) Slide the two horizontal fin halves together and carefully align them at the possition on the fuselage. Wipe away any excess epoxy using paper towels.
5) Bolt the horizontal fin to the fuselage using the 4 machine screws (3x10mm). Double cheek that all the screws are tight before proceeding.
VERTICAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION.
2)Sand the aluminium tube using sandpaper. This will improve the bond of the epoxy to the cardboard horizontal fin. Coat both sides of one half of the aluminium tube with 30 minute epoxy. Next, pour some epoxy into the cardboard horizontal fin. Use enough epoxy to fill any gaps.
3) Insert aluminium tube into the cardboard of fuselage.
Remove covering.
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.
2) Slide the vertical stabilizer into the slot in the top of the fuselage. The rear edge of the stabilizer should be flush with the rear edge
INSTALLING HORIZONTAL FIN.
1) Remove the covering at the rear tail root of horizontal fin as picture shown below.
Hinge.
3x10mm.
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4) Remove the stabilizer. Using a model- ing 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 stabilizer is aligned 90º to the hori­zontal stabilizer.
90º
Vertical
Stabilizer.
Horizontal
Stabilizer.
3) While holding the vertical stabilizer firmly in place, use a pen and draw a line on each side of the vertical stabilizer where it meets the top of the fuselage.
of the fuselage and the lower rudder hinge should engage the precut hinge slot in the lower fuselage. The bottom edge of the stabi­lizer should also be firmly pushed against the top of the horizontal stabilizer .
Remove covering.
pen.
C/A glue.
Hinge.
When cutting through the covering to re­move it, cut with only enough pressure to only cut through the covering itself. Cutting into the balsa structure may weaken it.
6) When you are sure that everything is aligned correctly , mix up a generous amount of 30 Minute Epoxy . Apply a thin layer to the mount­ing 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. Set the stabilizer in place and realign. Double check all of your measurements once more be­fore the epoxy cures. Hold the stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape and remove any excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding.
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1) Aileron control horn: Mix a small amount of 30 minute epoxy and lightly coat the inside of the hole in the aileron and the 3x50mm control horn screw.
2) Thread the screw (insert the washer) into the hole from the top of surface. Wipe away any excess epoxy on the wing and screw with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. Screw the M3 nut (insert the washer) in place as shown. Alllow the epoxy to fully cure.
Wing.
Aileron.
Repeat the procedure for orther elevator.
ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION.
Elevator pushrods assembly follow pictures below.
Aluminium washer.
M3 nut.
M3 lock nut.
Wing bottom.
M3 control horn.
Wing bottom.
Aileron control horn.
Center the servo using the radio system. Attach the servo arm to the servo using the screw provided with the servo.
Elevator control horn.
Horizontal fin.
Elevator.
Pushrod L= 138mm .
AILERON CONTROL HORN INST ALLA TION.
3x50mm.
Repeat the procedure for orther wing.
ELEVA T OR CONTROL HORN INST ALLA TION.
Repeat the procedure for the elevator control horn as same as the way of aileron control horn.
Metal clevis.
M lock.
3
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Repeat the procedure for orther aileron.
See pictures below:
RUDDER CONTROL HORN
INSTALLATION.
RUDDER PULL - PULL CABLE SYSTEM.
Rudder control horn: Using the same tectniques used aileron control horn. See picture below .
Repeat the procedure for orther elevator.
Repeat the procedure for wing panel as same as elevator pushrod.
AILERON PUSHROD INSTALLATION.
M3 lock nut.
Rudder
control horn.
Elevator pushrod.
Pushrod L= 65mm .
Metal clevis.
vetical fin.
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2) With the radio on, check the operation of the rudder. Adjust the cables so when the rudder servo is centered, the rudder is centered as well. There will be tension on the cables. Adjustment s can be made at the rudder control horn and at the servo arm. Once adjustments are made, secure the servo arm to the rudder arm servo using the screw that came with the servo
MOUNTING THE TAIL WHEEL.
See picture below
M3 x20 mm.
Cable.
Right side.
M3 x20 mm.
Rudder.
1) Insert servo arm into servo.
Cable wire.
Cable.
Metal clevis.
Control horn.
Pushrod.
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1) Plug the servo leads and the switch lead into the receiver. Plug the battery pack lead into the switch also.
2) Wrap the receiver and battery pack in the protective foam rubber to protect them from vibration.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY-RECEIVER.
3) Route the antenna in the antenna tube
inside the fuselage and secure it to the bot­tom of fuselage using a plastic tape. See pic­ture below.
Tie wrap.
Receiver.
Battery.
Insert two wing panels as pictures below:
ATTACHMENT WING-FUSELAGE.
Attach the aluminium tube into fuselage.
THROTTLE SERVO ARM
INSTALLATION.
1
) Install adjustable servo connector in
the servo arm.
Throttle.
Antenna wire.
Adjustable Servo connector.
Servo arm.
Antenna.
2) Install the pushrod throttle.
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Wing bolt.
It is critical that your airplane be balanced correctly. Improper balance will cause your plane to lose control and crash. The center of gravity is located 95-110mm back from the leading edge of the wing, measured at the Wing Tip.
BALANCING.
CONTROL THROWS.
1) We highly recommend setting up the
EDGE 540 using the control throws listed at right. We have listed control throws for both Low Rate (initial test flying/sport flying) and High Rate (aerobatic flying).
3) When the elevator, rudder and aileron control surfaces are centered, use a ruler and check the amount of the control throw in each surface. The control throws should be
measured at the widest point of each sur­face!
2) Turn on the radio system, and with the trim tabs on the transmitter in neutral, center the control surfaces by making adjustments to the clevises or adjustable servo connectors. The servo arms should be centered also.
INITIAL FL YING/SPORT FL YING
Ailerons : 3/16” up 3/16” down Elevator : 3/8” up 3/8” down Rudder : 3/4 right 3/4 left
Ailerons : 3/8” up 3/8” down Elevator : 7/8” up 7/8” down Rudder : 1-1/4” right 1-1/4” left
Do not use the aerobatic settings for initial test flying or sport flying.
AEROBA TIC FL YING
Wing bolt.
95 - 110mm.
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PREFLIGHT CHECK.
1) Completely charge your transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying.
2) Check every bolt and every glue joint in the EDGE 540 to ensure that everything is tight and well bonded.
3) Double check the balance of the air­plane. Do this with the fuel tank empty .
4) By moving the position of the adjust­able control horn out from the control surface, you will decrease the amount of throw of that control surface. Moving the adjustable con­trol horn toward the control surface will in­crease the amount of throw.
4) Check the control surfaces. All should move in the correct direction and not bind in any way.
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.
8) Properly balance the propeller. An out of balance propeller will cause excessive vi­bration which could lead to engine and/or air­frame failure.
We wish you many safe and enjoyable
flights with your EDGE 540.
7) Check the receiver antenna. It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
A) Check the operation and direction of the elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle.
B) Plug in your radio system per the manufacturer's instructions and turn every­thing on.
C) Check the elevator first. Pull back on the elevator stick. The elevator halves should move up. If it they do not, flip the servo re­versing switch on your transmitter to change the direction.
D) Check the rudder. Looking from be­hind the airplane, move the rudder stick to the right. The rudder should move to the right. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction.
FLIGHT PREPARATION.
E)Check the throttle. Moving the throttle stick forward should open the carburetor bar­rel. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction.
F) From behind the airplane, look at the aileron on the right wing half. Move the aileron stick to the right. The right aileron should move up and the other aileron should move down. If it does not, flip the servo reversing switch on your transmitter to change the direction.
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