Extreme Flight 3DHobbyShop Edge 540 User manual

Assembly Manual / Airframe – 48” Edge 540
Thank you for purchasing this 3DHobbyShop by Extreme Flight ARF RC aircraft If you have
any issues, questions, concerns or problems during assembly, please contact our tech
department at: [email protected] or 770-887-1794 10am-5pm Eastern Monday thru
Friday
SAFETY in Assembly
During assembly of this aircraft, you will be asked to use sharp knives and hobby adhesives
Please follow all safety procedures recommended by the manufacturers of the products you use,
and always follow these important guidelines:
ALWAYS protect your eyes when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially power
tools Safety glasses are the best way to protect your eyes
ALWAYS protect your body, especially your hands and fingers when using adhesives, knives,
or tools, especially power tools Do not cut toward exposed skin with hobby knives Do not
place hobby knives on tables or benches where they can roll off or be knocked off
ALWAYS have a first-aid kit handy when working with adhesives, knives, or tools, especially
power tools ALWAYS keep hobby equipment and supplies out of the reach of children
SAFETY in Flying
This is NOT a toy! It is a very high-performance RC airplane capable of high speeds and
extreme maneuvers It should only be operated by a competent pilot in a safe area with proper
supervision
ONLY fly your aircraft in a safe, open area, away from spectators and vehicles and
where it is legal to fly NEVER fly over an unsafe area, such as a road or street
NEVER fly near overhead power or utility lines If your airplane ever becomes stuck in
a line or a tree DO NOT attempt to retrieve it yourself Contact the authorities for
assistance in retrieving your aircraft Power lines are DANGEROUS and falls from
ladders and trees CAN KILL!
Never fly too close to yourself or spectators
Spinning propellers are DANGEROUS!
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached Remove the
prop for safety Always fly within your control
Always follow manufacturers instructions for your radio system
Always preform a pre-flight check of your aircraft to be certain of the aircraft's
airworthiness
Always obtain proper insurance before flying Always fly model aircraft in accordance
with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) Safety Code Visit the AMA's website
at www.modelaircraft.org for more information
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Limits f Resp nsibility
Extreme Flight provides high-quality aircraft and components to it's
customers and end users. These aircraft and components are assembled
by the end user to produce a flying model. It is beyond Extreme Flight's
control to monitor the end user's completed aircraft. Therefore, Extreme
Flight in no ay accepts or assumes responsibility or liability for damages
resulting from the end user assembled product. The end user assumes all
responsibility and liability in use of Extreme Flight aircraft and components
and agreeing to hold harmless Extreme Flight, it's distributors and dealers.
Required Items
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Adjustable wrench
Masking tape
Drill and drill bits
Threadlocker (Blue Loctite)
Optional:
Heat gun and covering iron
Dremel tool
Assembly Instructi ns – Read c mpletely bef re starting assembly!
UNPACK :
Unpack your airplane and examine the components Check for damage of any kind If you have
damage, please contact Extreme Flight to discuss Contact info listed above
WRINKLES :
Your airplane was packed in plastic at the factory without any wrinkles in the covering You may
notice some wrinkles now; more likely, you will notice a few in a day or two or the first time you take
the plane out to the flying field These wrinkles are the result of wood shrinkage and/or expansion
Balsa wood changes size and shape slightly as it is exposed to varying humidity in the air This is a
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natural property of balsa wood As your airplane adjusts to the weather in your part of the world,
wrinkles may appear and disappear Wrinkles may be removed with the gentle application of heat to
the covering material on your airplane The best tools to use are a heat gun and covering iron Apply
the heat gently: the covering material will shrink as you apply the heat, and this will remove the
wrinkles BE CAREFUL! Too much heat applied too quickly can damage the covering, either by
causing it to pull away from the wood at seams and corners or even by melting it The covering will
shrink at low temperature with patient application of heat Wrinkles in the covering DO NOT affect
flight performance If you must shrink on a color-seam, use the iron and go slowly and carefully to
avoid any pulling or lifting at the seam
Remove the canopy before attempting to use heat on your covering! The canopy is made of thermo-
activated plastic and WILL deform with the application of heat Do not apply heat to the canopy
PAINT:
If you need to clean your airplane, we recommend using a damp towel The paint used on the canopy
and cowl is not safe for all cleaners In particular, DO NOT use alcohol on these parts, it will remove
the paint
Let’s get started!
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ASSEMBLY
Remove covering material over landing gear slot as indicated with a sharp hobby knife.
Remove covering from bottom of fuselage in the area shown to function as a hot-air vent.
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Trial-fit the wire landing gear into the fuselage slot. Make sure you can easily put it all the way into the
slot. Apply a generous amount of 30-minute epoxy into the slot and install the landing gear.
Apply more epoxy into the slot and install the gear brace plywood piece as shown. Slide it all the way into
the slot.
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Clean up any excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol on a paper towel. All the landing gear to cure.
Remove the covering on both sides of the fuselage as shown, for the wing spar tube, aileron wire access,
wing retaining screw, and anti-rotation pin. Use a sharp hobby knife.
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Make sure your hobby knife blade is very sharp, and remove the covering over the horizontal stabilizer
opening in each side of the fuselage as shown.
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Slide the wheel pant over the end of the landing gear as shown. Slide on first wheel collar as shown.
Slide on wheel and second wheel collar, center wheel in wheel pant and tighten collars with 1.5mm hex
wrench.
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Use two of the included wood screws to install the nylon plastic gear strap onto the wheel pant as shown.
Apply some 30 minute epoxy between the strap and the pant before tightening the screws. Take your
time with this step, make sure the wood screws are penetrating into the plywood piece inside the pant.
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Locate the gear leg fairing. Remove the covering over the groove in the fairing as shown.
Apply a generous amount of 30 minute epoxy into the groove and install the fairing as shown.
Allow all epoxy to cure.
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