arf Edge540K User manual

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Edge540K\Edge540\ Edge540K\Edge540\ Edge540K\Edge540\
Edge540K\Edge540\
Edge540T\ Edge540T\ Edge540T\
Edge540T\
Extra260\Extra330L\ Extra260\Extra330L\ Extra260\Extra330L\
Extra260\Extra330L\
Extra300SHP Extra300SHP Extra300SHP
Extra300SHP
Mxs-R\MXS\MX2 Mxs-R\MXS\MX2 Mxs-R\MXS\MX2
Mxs-R\MXS\MX2
Yak54\Yak55SP\ Y ak54\Yak55SP\ Yak54\Yak55SP\
Yak54\Yak55SP\
Yak55M\ Y ak55M\ Yak55M\
Yak55M\
Sbach342\Sbach300\Slick540\Slick360\ Sbach342\Sbach300\Slick540\Slick360\ Sbach342\Sbach300\Slick540\Slick360\
Sbach342\Sbach300\Slick540\Slick360\
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CongratulationsonyourpurchasingofthisexcellentAlmost-Ready-to-FlyR/Cmodel!ThisARFadoptsthe
latest3Ddesignfeaturesandemphasizeshighperformance,lightweightandfun.Theplaneisdesignedby
professionalengineersandbuiltbyskilledcraftsmen.Manyofthepartsarealreadypre-installedforyou!
*Note:Thismanualdepictstheassemblyproceduresfortheseplanes.Plessereadthroughthemamualto
determinewhichstepsareappropriateforyouraircraft.
Cautions: Cautions: Cautions:
Cautions:
This This This
This
R/C R/C R/C
R/C
model model model
model
is is is
is
not not not
not
aaa
a
toy! toy! toy!
toy!

1.TheRCaircraftisnotatoy!Ifmisused,itcancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.Flyitonlyin
openareaandfollowallinstructionsincludingyourRadioandEngine.
2.Asthisproductwasdesignedforhighperformance,incorrectinstallationwouldaffecttheflyingperformance.
Pleaseaskforassistanceformanexpericncedmodelerifyoudon’tunderstandthemethodsofassembly.
3.Becausethepackagecontainsmanysmallparts.Pleasekeepchildrenawayfromassemblyareawhile
assemblytheplane.
4.Forsafetyreasons,pleaseconsidereverypossibleaccidentwhenoperatingthismodelairplaneandfollow
yourclub/countryrules.
5.Thismodelwasdesignedfor30CCto60CCgasengineand1.20to2.40Nitroengine,pleaseusethe
recommendedenginesizeorequivalentelectricmotor.
6.Pleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeassembly.Alwaysrefertoitduringassemblyanddonotdeviate
fromtheestablishedconstructionmethods.
Note:Thismanualdepictstheassemblyproceduresforboththeaircrafts.Pleasereadthroughthemanualto
determinewhichstepsareappropriateforyouraircraft.
Features: Features: Features:
Features:
Lateststructure
Lightweightconstructionandhighstructuralstrength
Superquality
Excellentaerobaticsand3Dperformance
Easyinstallation
Twopiecesremovablewingsandstabs
Completewithaccessories
Acrofoiltailwings
Lowwingloadingeasytoflying
Canopyandcowlingwithshockproofsiliconrubberblanket
Highperformancehardwareincluding:Balllinkagecontrolsystem
AdvancedPUwheels
C.F. landinggear
Twopieceswingsfittedourproducednylonscrews
C.F.Wingtube
Longservoarmincluded
C.F .tubestomaketheplaneslightweight
Specification: Specification: Specification:
Specification:

50~60cc 50~60cc 50~60cc
50~60cc
class class class
class
30~40cc 30~40cc 30~40cc
30~40cc
class class class
class
Edge540T Edge540T Edge540T
Edge540T
Extra260 Extra260 Extra260
Extra260
Extra330L Extra330L Extra330L
Extra330L
MXS-R MXS-R MXS-R
MXS-R
Wing
Span:
88”(2234mm)87”(2210mm)88”(2234mm)89”(2260mm)
Length:81”(2057mm)80”(2040mm)80.5”2044mm)82”(2143mm)
Wing
Area:
1465sq.in(94.5sq.dm.
)
1426sqin(92sq.dm.)
1465sq.in(94.5sq.dm.
)
1426sqin(92sq.dm.)
Flying
Weinght:
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
Edge540 Edge540 Edge540
Edge540
Edge540K Edge540K Edge540K
Edge540K
Slick360 Slick360 Slick360
Slick360
Slick540 Slick540 Slick540
Slick540
Wing
Span:
87”(2202mm)87”(2202mm)87”(2208mm)87”(2208mm)
Length:82”(2098mm)82”(2098mm)83”(2100mm)83”(2100mm)
Wing
Area:
1240sq.in(80sq.dm.)1240sq.in(80sq.dm.)1426sqin(92sq.dm.)1426sqin(92sq.dm.)
Flying
Weinght:
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
RAVEN RAVEN RAVEN
RAVEN
Yak54 Yak54 Yak54
Yak54
Yak55SP Yak55SP Yak55SP
Yak55SP
SU26M SU26M SU26M
SU26M
Wing
Span:
87”(2210mm)85”(2160mm)87”(2210mm)87”(2210mm)
Length:81”(2060mm)80”(2035mm)80.5/8”(2048mm)80.5/8”(2048mm)
Wing
Area:
1449sq.in(93.5sq.dm.
)
1429sq.in(92.2sq.dm.
)
1451sq.in(93.6sq.dm.
)
1466sq.in(94.6sq.dm.
)
Flying
Weight:
16-17.51(7250-
7900g)
16-17.51bs(7250-
7900g)
16-17.51bs(7250-
7900g)
16-17.51bs(7250-
7900g)
Sbach342 Sbach342 Sbach342
Sbach342
SSS
S
bach300 bach300 bach300
bach300
Yak55M Yak55M Yak55M
Yak55M
Extra300SHP Extra300SHP Extra300SHP
Extra300SHP
Wing
Span:
87”(2210mm)87”(2210mm)88”(2234mm)88”(2240mm)
Length:84”(2150mm)84”(2150mm)80.5”2044mm)80.7”(2050mm)
Wing
Area:
1426sqin(92sq.dm.)1426sqin(92sq.dm.)
1465sq.in(94.5sq.dm.
)
1457sq.in(94sq.dm.)
Flying
Weinght:
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)
15.5-171bs(7000-
7700g)

Other Other Other
Other
Items Items Items
Items
Needed(not Needed(not Needed(not
Needed(not
included included included
included
in in in
in
the the the
the
kit kit kit
kit
)))
)
Slick360 Slick360 Slick360
Slick360
Slick540 Slick540 Slick540
Slick540
Extra330 Extra330 Extra330
Extra330
Egde540 Egde540 Egde540
Egde540
Wing
Span:
74”(1900mm)74”(1900mm)75”(1900mm)75”(1900mm)
Length:72”(1825mm)72”(1825mm)71”(1810mm)71”(1809mm)
Wing
Area:
868sq.in(56sq.dm.)868sq.in(56sq.dm.)868sq.in(56sq.dm.)868sq.in(56sq.dm.)
Flying
Weinght:
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
Edge540T Edge540T Edge540T
Edge540T
Extra260 Extra260 Extra260
Extra260
Extra330L Extra330L Extra330L
Extra330L
MXS-R MXS-R MXS-R
MXS-R
Wing
Span:
74”(1880mm)74”(1880mm)75”(1900mm)75”(1915mm)
Length:69.5”(1770mm)69.5”(1770mm)78”(1983mm)69”(1760mm)
Wing
Area:
837sq.in(54sq.dm.)837sq.in(54sq.dm.)837sq.in(54sq.dm.)888sq.in(57.3sq.dm.)
Flying
Weinght:
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
Sbach342 Sbach342 Sbach342
Sbach342
SSS
S
bach300 bach300 bach300
bach300
Yak55M Yak55M Yak55M
Yak55M
Extra300SHP Extra300SHP Extra300SHP
Extra300SHP
Wing
Span:
73”(1850mm)73”(1850mm)75”(1900mm)75”(1900mm)
Length:69.5”(1770mm)69.5”(1770mm)73”(1850mm)71”(1809mm)
Wing
Area:
837sq.in(54sq.dm.)837sq.in(54sq.dm.)837sq.in(54sq.dm.)837sq.in(54sq.dm.)
Flying
Weinght:
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
RAVEN RAVEN RAVEN
RAVEN
Yak54 Yak54 Yak54
Yak54
Yak55SP Yak55SP Yak55SP
Yak55SP
SU26M SU26M SU26M
SU26M
Wing
Span:
74”(1880mm)74”(1880mm)75”(1900mm)75”(1900mm)
Length:69.5”(1770mm)69.5”(1770mm)73”(1850mm)71”(1809mm)
Wing
Area:
837sq.in(54sq.dm.)837sq.in(54sq.dm.)837sq.in(54sq.dm.)837sq.in(54sq.dm.)
Flying
Weinght:
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)
9.2-10.6lbs(4200-
4800g)

Propeller19*1023*8,30ccuse19*10~20*10,50ccuse22*10~23*10
Spinner(3”-4”)
18”or36”servoExtension
Additional Additional Additional
Additional
Requried Requried Requried
Requried
Equipment Equipment Equipment
Equipment
Radio Radio Radio
Radio
Equipment Equipment Equipment
Equipment
6-channelradiosystem
1standardservoforthrottle
5hi-torqueservos
Recommended Recommended Recommended
Recommended
JRsystemsFutabasystems
JR9XorJR9X11Futaba9CHPS
JRPCM10X12ZAP
JRPCM12X14MZA
Recommended Recommended Recommended
Recommended
engines engines engines
engines
Gasoline:30-60CC
2-Stroke:1.20-2.40
4-Stroke:2.40-6.00
Additional Additional Additional
Additional
Required Required Required
Required
tools tools tools
tools
and and and
and
adhesives adhesives adhesives
adhesives
Tools Tools Tools
Tools
Adjustablewrench(small)Hobbyknife
4-40TapMaskingtape
CanopyscissorsPhilipsscrewdriver(small)
Drill(drillpresspreferred)Razorsaw
Drillbit:1mm-6mmsetScissors
DrumsanderSquare
CutoffwheelSyringes
Flatbladescrewdriverw/shorthandle Tap handle
Foam:6mmT oothpicks
HexwrenchVelcrostraps
Adhesives Adhesives Adhesives
Adhesives
5-minuteepoxyMediumCAGlue
30-minuteepoxyThreadlock
Other Other Other
Other
Required Required Required
Required
Items Items Items
Items

EpoxybrushesPetroleumjelly
Felt–tippedpenorpencilRubbingalcohol
Measuringdevice(e.g.ruler,tapemeasure)Sandpaper(coarse)
MixingsticksforepoxyCoveringiron
PapertowelsDentalflossorstring
Before Before Before
Before
starting starting starting
starting
Assembly Assembly Assembly
Assembly
Beforebegintheassemblyofthesemodels,thoroughlyinspectthefuselage,wingpanels,
rudder,andstabilizer.Ifyoufindanypartdamagedormissing,pleasecontactthelocaldealer.
Ifyoufindanywrinklesinthecovering,pleaseuseaheatgunorcoveringirontosmooththem.
Assembly Assembly Assembly
Assembly
.Hinging .Hinging .Hinging
.Hinging
the the the
the
Control Control Control
Control
Surfaces Surfaces Surfaces
Surfaces
Beforestarthinging,youneedtoprepare:
Hinges
30-minuteepoxy
T oothpicks
Applyepoxyintotrailingedgehingeholesofthewing.
Applyepoxyononesideofthehinges.
Insertthemintotheholes.

Applyepoxyintothehingeholesof
theleadingedge.
Applyepoxytotheothersideofthehinges.
Installthecontrolsurfaces.
Movethesurfaceupanddownacoupleoftimestomakesure all thehingesarealignedcorrectlyandthe
desiredthrowisattained(Aileron:40degrees,others:45degrees)
Usesomemaskingtapetoholdthesurfacestogetheruntil all ofthesurfacesaresecureinplacewith
epoxy.
HingetheElevatorandRudderwiththesameway.
.Landing .Landing .Landing
.Landing
Gear Gear Gear
Gear
Installation Installation Installation
Installation
Main Main Main
Main
Landing Landing Landing
Landing
Gear Gear Gear
Gear
Insertthewheelaxlethroughthecenterholeofthewheel.

Installtwowheelcollars.ensurethatthewheelrollsfreely.
Whenthewheelandwheelpantareinstalledcompletely,youcanadjustthesetwowheelcollarstoletthe
wheelbeinthecenterofthewheelpant.
Note: Note: Note:
Note:
Use Use Use
Use
thread thread thread
thread
locking locking locking
locking
compound compound compound
compound
when when when
when
installing installing installing
installing
all all all
all
nuts nuts nuts
nuts
and and and
and
bolts bolts bolts
bolts
during during during
during
assembly. assembly. assembly.
assembly.
ThenInserttheaxlethroughtheholeinthelandinggear.Andattachtheaxleforthemainlandinggear
firmlywiththelocknut.
Installthewheelpantwithtwobolts.Makingsurethewheelisinthecenterofthewheelpant.
Installthemainlandinggearonthebottomofthefuselage.Considerusing“threadlock”onthescrewsto
keepthemfromvibratingduringflight.
Note:Use Note:Use Note:Use
Note:Use
thread thread thread
thread
locking locking locking
locking
compound compound compound
compound
when when when
when
attaching attaching attaching
attaching
all all all
all
nuts nuts nuts
nuts
to to to
to
bolts bolts bolts
bolts
during during during
during
assembly. assembly. assembly.
assembly.

Coverthemainlandinggearwiththehousing by attaching it withthescrewsprovided.Thisstepisonly
forYak55SP/Yak54/SU26M.
Tail Tail Tail
Tail
Wheel Wheel Wheel
Wheel
Instllation Instllation Instllation
Instllation
Centerthetailwheelbracketonthemountingblock.
Markthemountinglocationsforthelargewoodscrews.
Drillthreesmallpilotholesforthewoodscrews.
Usethreemetalserewstosecurethetailwheelbracketinplace.
Installthetailwheelparts.
Drillaholefortheconnectiveboltandinstall it withglue.

Letthecontrolwirethroughtheholesofconnectiveboltandlandinggearconnector.
Tightenthescrewtosecurethecontrolwire.
Installthewheelwithtwowheel
collars,ensuerthatthewheelrollsfreely.
...
.
Tail Tail Tail
Tail
surfaces surfaces surfaces
surfaces
Installation Installation Installation
Installation
Highperformanceaccessories-BallLinkageControlSystem.
Findouttheslotpre-openedforruddercontrolhorn,removethefilm.
Fitthecontrolhornintotheslot,meansurethecorrectlengthforit.
Cutthelongerpart,thenCAgluethehornsintotherudderofeachside.