Durafly EDGE 540 V3 User manual

EDGE 540 V3 RC aircraftEDGE 540 V3 RC aircraft
Instruction Manual

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION
Thank you for choosing this classic model airplane.
This model is for the intermediate and experienced hobby
enthusiast.Hope you have a nice time with this wonderful
model!!! Happy flying !
Disclaimer: Do not fly this Airplane at full-throttle for
long periods of time, recommended 20-25 seconds burst!
2.Safety Instructions ...............................................2
1.EDGE 540 V3 specifications ...................................2
3.What's in the box ................................................ 3...
4.Assembly Instructions ...........................................3
5.Center of Gravity (CG) ………………………………… 5
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6.Charging the Li-Po Battery ………………………… 6
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7.Control direction test ………………………………… 7
8.Trouble shooting ……………………………………… 8
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9.Accessories …………………………………………….
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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This manual provides simple step by step assembly instructions.
However, if this is your first plane, we recommend that you ask
a fellow flier for some help putting your together.
They will probably jump at the chance just to get a look at it!
EDGE 540 V3
Assembly Instructions
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1- Do not fly in storms, strong winds, bad weather or lightning
2-NEVER FLY NEAR POWERLINES, overhead wires, roads, railroads or airports
3-Never fly near houses or people! Your is a fast plane, and
could cause damage and injury!
4-Do not fly where other models on the same frequency are flying, until you
do a preflight check of all your controls
5-Make sure you do a preflight check- inspect the whole plane and make sure
the motor runs smoothly and all your controls work properly. Do this before
EACH FLIGHT!
6- Use only genuine Durafly replacement parts
7-Don't try to catch the during flight- you could be badly
injured! Take off from and land on a suitable landing strip.
8- Not recommended for children under 12 years old. Children under 14
should operate the model only with a responisble adult.
9-The includes small parts (choking hazards) and sharp edges!
Assemble and store your plane out of the reach of children.
10-Never install batteries incorrectly- check the polarity
(positive and negative) before connecting or installing batteries
11- Keep your out of direct sunlight (unless you're flying it!)
and away from heat sources. Foam can distort when it is overheated.
12-Fly intelligently-don't fly towards yourself or other people, or structures,
cars, trees, animals, or anything else on the ground.
EDGE 540 V3
EDGE 540 V3
EDGE 540 V3
EDGE 540 V3
First Flight preparation Maintenance After Flying
Remove and inspect contents.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly.
Install the flight battery in the aircraft
(Once it has been fully charged).
Ensure pushrods move freely.
Perform the Control Direction Test with
the transmitter
Find a safe and open area
Plan flight for flying field conditions
Adjust battery for center of gravity(CG)
Perform a radio system Range Check
Adjust flight controls and transmitter
Disconnect flight battery from ESC
(Required for Safety)
Turn off transmitter
Remove flight battery from aircraft
Recharge flight battery
Repair or replace all damaged parts
Store flight battery apart from aircraft
and monitor the battery charge
Make note of flight conditions and flight
plan results,planning for future flights
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Technical Parameter
Wingspan: 490mm(19.29 inch)
Length : 421mm(16.57 inch)
Weight: 80g
ESC: 6A*1
Servo: 1.7g*4
Radio: 4-channel
Motor: Brushless motor*1(KV3000)
Battery: Li-po 7.4v 180mah 15C*1
Design Features
1.Super fast and flexible flight performance.
2. Good acceleration and high thrust.
3.High performance for Acrobatic Flight.
4.Impact and crash resistant.
EDGE 540 V3 SPECIFICATION
WHAT'S IN THE BOX

2. Install the main wing to the fuselage.
3.Add glue as shown in pictures,wait for a while and paste the motor cover on the fuselage.
1.Apply glue to area where wing
will attach.
4.Add glue on the side of the wheel 5.Fix the wheel cowling on the wheel
6.Put the landing gear into the bottom groove (as shown in the pictures)
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7. Plug the wires into the receiver, connecting them to the appropriate places
(please see the instructions on the receiver)
8.Connect the JST connectors of the ESC and battery.Fasten the battery in the right place.
And close the battery hatch.
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Center of Gravity (CG)
126mm
126mm
9.Assembly finished.
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Assembly

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Do not over charge or over dis-charge battery.
Cautions
1.Do not disassemble or reconstruct the battery.
2.Do not short-circuit the battery.
3.Do not use or leave the battery nearby the fire,stove or heated place(more than 80℃)
4.Do not immerse the battery in water or sea water,do not get it wet,
5.Do not charge the battery
6. Do not impact or toss the battery.
7. Do not use the battery with conspicuous damage or deformation.
8. Do not attempt direct soldering on the battery.
9.Do not reverse charge or over discharge the battery.
10.Do not reverse charge or reverse connect.
11.Do not connect the battery to the ordinary charger socket or car cigarette jack.
12.Do not use the battery for unspecified equipment.
13.Do not touch the leaking battery directly,please wash your skin or clothes with water.
14.Do not mix the Li-Poly battery with other dis-charged battery in using.
15.Do not continue charging the battery over the prescribed time.
16.Do not use or keep the battery under the sunlight.
17.Do not use the battery nearby the place where generates static electricity.
18.Do not use the battery when the environmental temperature is under 0℃ or over 45℃.
19.If you find the battery leaking ,smelling or abnormal,stop using it and return it to the seller.
20.Keep the battery away from children.
21.Use the specified charger and observe charging requirement .
22.When used by minors ,parents should show them to the correct instruction.
in direct sunlight.
direct
Safety Instruction of li-poly battery
WARNING- before plugging in the battery, turn on the transmitter and make
sure the throttle and the throttle trim are set to OFF (all the way down).
KEEP CLEAR OF THE PROPELLER! (Remember that this is very
sharp propeller!)
Open the battery hatch cover at the top of the fuselage and install the
battery in the forward compartment, which is angled down towards the nose.
Install the battery first, and then plug it in.
Make sure that no wires are out of place, and close the battery hatch.
CHARGING THE LI-PO BATTERY
You should bind your aircraft and transmitter before doing these
tests Move the controls on the transmitter to make sure aircralt
control surlaces are moved correotly.
Note:Make sure tail pushrods move freely and that paint or decals
are not adhered to them.
CONTROL DIRECTION TEST
Elevator
down
Elevator
up
Elevator
Aileron
left
Aileron
right
Aileron
Rudder
left
Rudder
right
Rudder

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Problem Cause Solution
Motor does not run
1.Battery is not fully charged.
2.The battery of transmitter is
not sufficient
3.Check the wire connection
inside the model
1.Charge the batteries.
2.Install a full charged
battery
3.Contact the local dealer
No reaction of the
control surface
1.The servo cable didn’t plug
properly or inverted plug.
2.the servo is damaged
1.Check the connection of
the servo cable
2.Change another servo.
Can not fly straight
1.The rudder is not in the center
position of the airframe
2.The main wing is not fixed in
the center position of the
airframe.
1.Adjust the trim switch
on the transmitter
2.Re-assembly the
main wing
Can not climb
1.The battery is not fully
charged.
2.Elevator is out of trim.
1.Charge the battery
2.Adjust the trim on
the Transmitter.
Limited control range The batteries are almost flat Install new batteries
Accessories
E-01 E-02 E-03
E-04 E-05 E-06
E-07 E-08 E-09
E-010 E-011 E-012
E-013 E-014
TROUBLE SHOOTING