Carl Goldberg Products Ex-treme 540 3-D ARF User manual

CARL GOLDBERG PRODUCTS LTD.
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©copyright 2003 Carl Goldberg Products, Ltd.

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This R/C kit and the model you will build from it is not a toy! It is capable of
serious bodily harm and property damage. It is your responsibility, and yours
alone - to build this kit correctly, properly install all R/C components and
flying gear (engine, tank, radio, pushrods, etc. and to test the model and fly it
only with experienced, competent help, using common sense and in accor-
dance with all safety standards as set forth in the Academy of Model
Aeronautics Safety Code. It is suggested that you join the AMA and become
properly insured before attempting to fly this model. If you are just starting
R/C modeling, consult your local hobby dealer or write to the Academy of
Model Aeronautics to find an experienced instructor in your area.
Write to: Academy of Model Aeronautics, 5151 Memorial Dr. Muncie, IN 47302
LIMITED WARRANTY
Carl Goldberg Products is proud of the care and attention that goes into
the manufacture of parts for its model kits. The company warrants that for
a period of 90 days, it will replace, at the buyers request, any part or materi-
al shown to the company's satisfaction to have been defective in workmanship
or material at the time of purchase.
No other warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is made with respect to
the merchandise sold by the company. The buyer acknowledges and under-
stands that he is purchasing only a component kit from which the buyer will
himself construct a finished flying model airplane. The company is neither
the manufacturer of such a flying model airplane, nor a seller of it. The
buyer hereby assumes the risk and all liability for personal or property dam-
age or injury arising out of the buyers use of the components or the finished
flying model airplane, whenever any such damage or injury shall occur.
Any action brought forth against the company, based on the breach of the
contract of sale to the buyer, or on any alleged warranty there under, must
be brought within one year of the date of such sale, or there after be
barred. This one-year limitation is imposed by agreement of the parties as per-
mitted by the laws of the state of Georgia.
Important Information
Covering coming loose is not COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. Due to tempera-
ture changes the plane may develop some wrinkles in the covering that you
will need to remove with an iron. Be sure to seal the edges down first so that
you do not cause the covering to shrink and leave exposed areas of wood.
Please inspect the plane before beginning to assemble to make sure you are
happy with it. After assembly has begun you cannot return the kit. If you find
a problem before beginning to assemble the plane you must contact us, please
do not return it to the dealer.

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Ex-treme 5 eme 540 40
Congratulations on your purchase of the Lanier Ex-treme 540 3-D ARF. This is
a very unique aircraft, with great 3-D capabilities. Every effort has been
made to produce a lightweight, straight, easy to assemble aircraft. Because
of its oversize control surfaces which are double beveled to allow for
extreme throws, great care must be taken in the set-up and flying of this air-
plane. Quality hardware components have been provided to allow for 3D set-
up while maintaining adequate mechanical advantage to eliminate flutter. It is
you responsibility as an advanced pilot to fly the aircraft in an intelligent
manner. THROTTLE MANAGEMENT IS A MUST!!!!!!!! We ar Lanier have put the
Ex-treme 540 through a very rigorous flight-testing schedule and have
stressed the airframe beyond all practical parameters without a single fail-
ure. Lanier will NOT warrant the Ex-treme 540 against flutter due to improp-
er set-up or excessive speed maneuvers. having said that, we believe you will
find the Ex-treme 540 to be one of the most responsive, in-the-grove aircraft
on the market. The Ex-treme 540 excels at high-alpha maneuvers including
Harriers (both upright and inverted), high-alpha rolls, and high-alpha knife
edge. Torque rolls, waterfalls, knife edge loops and elevators are all within
the performance parameters of this unique aircraft. Just remember to use
common sense when flying this high performance machine.

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Parts
Layout

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2.5mmx10mm screws 7 3 tail wheel mount 4 wire holder
2.5mmx8mm screws 8 hatch covers
2mmx20mm screws 8 control horns
3mmx30mm screws 2 landing gear
3mmx20mm screws 4 motor mount
3mm lock nuts 6 2 landing gear 4 motor mount
3mm washer 12 4 landing gear 8 motor mount
axles 2
8mm lock nuts 2 axle mount
8mm washer 2 axle mount
4mm wheel collars 4
60mm main wheels 2
aluminum gear 2
tail wheel bracket 1
2mm wheel collar for tail wheel 1
25mm tail wheel 1
fuel tank with hardware 1
cable ties 4
2mm pushrods with clevis 4
silicone clevis retainers 4
1.5mmx 6" throttle pushrod 1
nylon sleeve for throttle rod 1
nylon control horns 4
control horn plates 4
elevator joiner wire 1
9/16"x19-5/8" nylon servo lead cover 1
brackets for cover 2
e-z connector body 1
e-z connector screw 1
snap nut 1
snap-r-keepers 4
2-56x1" screws 2 elevator control horn
Hardware
List

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BUILDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting to build this kit, we
urge you to read through these
instructions. They contain some
important building sequences as well
as instructions and warnings con-
cerning the assembly and use of the
model.
We expect that you have some build-
ing experience to take on this model.
However, every minute detail is not
covered. This is not a basic trainer.
The instructions together with the
simplicity of this kit will allow you to
produce a first class EX-TREME 330 3-
D.
BUILDING SUPPLIES NEEDED
Hobby knife w/ #11 blade
Thin Zap CA
30 Minute Z-poxy
Thread lock
Wire cutters
Pliers
Drill with bits: 1/8", 5/32", 1/16”
5/64”
Phillips and standard screwdriver
Small clamps
Masking tape
Tape measure
Washable marker
Paper towels
Rubbing alcohol
See the list at the end of the instruc-
tion book for a list of additional R/C
equipment you will need to complete
the EX-TREME 540 3-D.
Test fit the wing in the fuse. Make
any adjustments needed with a sand-
ing block or round file. Try to keep
the fit as tight as possible. Use a
ruler to measure to make sure dis-
tance A - B and C - D are equal. This is
important to make sure the plane
tracks straight and predictably.
AB
D
C
Use a washable marker to mark the
location of the wing in the fuse on
both sides, then remove the wing.
Remove the covering from the wing
joint with a sharp hobby blade, being
careful to only cut the covering and
not the balsa.

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It is easier to do some of the work on
the wing and fuselage before you
glue them together. Locate the tem-
plate at the rear of the book for
locating the landing gear and cut it
out with scissors. Place it over the
fuselage and drill 1/8” holes at the
location of the mounting holes.
Check the aluminum gear and make
sure it matches the holes in the
paper, if not transfer those holes
and use the template to get the right
angle.
Next mount the aileron servos in the
wing.
Mount with the output arm forward.
The front screws will be a little
hard to get to but can be put in at a
slight angle. Trim the extra legs off
a 4 hole output arm and install on
the servo with the output toward the
inside next to the fuselage.
use a straight edge to mark a line
from the center of the servo out put
to the trailing edge, square to the
servo.
1-3/8”

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measure back from the opening 1-
3/8” and cut a slot 1/8” wide cen-
tered on the mark you made.
we are now ready to mount the wing
on the fuselage.
Slide the wing back in the fuse,
almost to the wing joint. Coat the
bare balsa at the joint with 30 minute
z poxy and slide the wing in the rest
of the way. Use your marks to realign
the wing, then remeasure A to B, and
C to D. Clean up any zpoxy that
squeezed out with a paper towel and
alcohol. Block the entire assembly
on your workbench until cured.
Test fit the horizontal stab in the
rear of the fuse. Center it the same
way you did the wing using a ruler and
make sure it square to the wing.
Install the tail wheel bracket on the
bottom of the fuselage using 3
2.5mmx10mm screws. Drill a 1/16”
pilot hole in the location of the
three holes in the metal bracket.
Make sure the tiller arm is centered
on the rudder post. before mounting
the bracket, harden the holes in the
fuse by apply a couple of drops of
thin CA in each hole.
center arm
Install the tail wheel and retain with
the 2mm wheel collar.
Mark the covering and remove where
it contacts the fuselage. Reposition
the stab in the fuselage and recheck
alignment. Epoxy in place with 30
minute epoxy.

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Install the gear on the fuselage
using the two 3mmx30mm bolts, four
3mm flat washer, and two 3mm lock
nuts.
Locate the elevator joiner wire and
the two elevator halves. Measure the
width of the stab and lay the eleva-
tors spread to that length. Mark the
location of the holes for the eleva-
tor joiner wire on the stab.
width of stab
Drill a 1/8” hole at the location of
the mark and notch the leading edge
of the stab so the wire will be flush
with the leading edge. Repeat for the
other elevator half.
Install the axle in the aluminum gear
and secure with a 8mm flat washer
and lock nut. Install one of the
wheel collars, the main wheel and
secure on the outside with the other
wheel collar.

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Glue the joiner wire in place with
epoxy. Make sure the elevators are
lying on a flat surface so both will
be parallel. Use a straight edge to
make sure the leading edge is
straight and the tips are at the prop-
er width.
Fit the elevators in place on the CA
hinges.
Deflect the elevator to full travel
and glue hinges with two drops of
thin CA on each hinge. Turn over and
repeat on bottom side.
Fit the rudder in place on the fin and
mark the location of the elevator
wire.
elevator wire
Go to the bottom of the rudder and
mark the location of the tail wheel
tiller arm.
tail wheel
tiller arm