Seagull Models Zivko Edge 540 V3 User manual

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ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Code : SEA 363
Specications:
Wingspan---------------91.0 in--------------(231.0 cm)
Wing area---------------1481.5--------------sq.ins (95.6 sq.dm)
Weight-------------------19.4-20.3 lbs------(8.8-9.2 kg)
Length-------------------93.1 in -------------(236.5 cm)
Engine/Motor size---------------------------60-70cc gasoline
Radio---------------------6 channels with 6 servos

Zivko Edge 540 V3 - 92” wingspan 60-70cc Instruction Manual.
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ank you for choosing the Zivko Edge 540 V3 - 92” wingspan 60-70cc ARTF by SG
MODELS. e Zivko Edge 540 V3 - 92” wingspan 60-70cc was designed with the inter-
mediate/advanced sport yer in mind. It is a semi scale airplane which is easy to y and
quick to assemble. e 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 nd that most of the work has been done for you already. e motor mount has been
tted and the hinges are pre-installed. Flying the Zivko Edge 540 V3 - 92” wingspan 60-
70cc is simply a joy.
is instruction manual is designed to help you build a great ying aeroplane. Please read
this manual throughly before starting assembly of your Zivko Edge 540 V3 - 92” wing-
span 60-70cc
If you are inexperienced with basic R/C ight we strongly recommend you contact your
R/C supplier and join your local R/C model Flying Club. R/C Model Flying Clubs oer a
variety of training procedures designed to help the new pilot on his way to successful R/C
ight. ey will also be able to advise on any insurance and safety regulations that may
apply.
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 & REPONSIBILITY.
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
KIT CONTENTS
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KIT CONTENTS
SEA363 Zivko Edge 540 V3 - 92”
wingspan 60-70cc
1. Fuselage
2. Wing set (2)
3. Tail set (3)
4. Cowling
5. Wing tube
6. landing gear
7. Fuel tank
8. Wing tip (2)
9. Spinner
10. Tail wheel
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
in cyanoacrylate glue.
Medium 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.
read-lock.
Paper towels.
�60-70cc gasoline engine.
�Computer radio 6 channel with 6
servos.
�Glow plug to suit engine.
�Propeller to suit engine.
�Protective foam rubber for radio
system.
INSTALL THE AILERONS
CONTROL HORN
1.
2.
3.
Fiberglass control horn
Prepare the aileron control horns by sand-
ing the section that extends into the control
surface with medium grit sand paper. Use iso-
propyl alcohol and a paper towel to remove
any excess debris from the control horn.

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8.4.
9.5.
10.6.
11.7.

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16.12.
17.13.
18.14.
19.15.
Epoxy
Epoxy

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20.
2.
3.
1.
4.
Fiberglass control horn
Epoxy
38mm
INSTALLING THE AILERON SERVOS
Please study images below.
Layout the servo on the wing to test fit
the installation and ensure servo lead is
he correct length.
NOTE : servos arm for aileron is not
provided from manufacturer.
Attach the extension to the servo lead
and secure with Safety Clip, safety wire,
tape or other method. Ensure the plugs
will not come apart from vibration or
light tension.
Fasten the pull string from the servo
hole to the male plug of the servo exten-
sion.
Minimum servo spec.
Torque : 27.3 kg-cm (378 oz-in) @6.0V
33.7 kg-cm (467 oz-in) @7.4V
38.2 kg-cm (530 oz-in) @8.4V
Transit Speed : 0.14 sec/60 @6.0V
0.11 sec/60 @7.4V
0.10 sec/60 @8.4V Loctite

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2.
6.
3.5.
4.
6.
5.
INSTALLING THE AILERON PUSHROD
Please study images below.
Repeat all the above steps for the other
wing.
80mm

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INSTALL ELEVATOR CONTROL HORN
ELEVATOR SERVO INSTALLATION
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1.
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2.
3.
4.
Please study images below.
e elevators have been pre-hinged
and glued to the stabs and are ready for
ight. No other steps are necessary for
hinging.
Attach the extension to the servo lead
and secure with Safety Clip, safety wire,
tape or other method. Ensure the plugs
will not come apart from vibration or-
light tension.
NOTE : servos arm for elevator is not
provided from manufacturer.
Epoxy
2”
Minimum servo spec.
Torque : 27.3 kg-cm (378 oz-in) @6.0V
33.7 kg-cm (467 oz-in) @7.4V
38.2 kg-cm (530 oz-in) @8.4V
Transit Speed : 0.14 sec/60 @6.0V
0.11 sec/60 @7.4V
0.10 sec/60 @8.4V

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ELEVATOR PUSHROD INSTALLATION
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3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Please study images below.
Feed servo extension through the elevator
servo mounting hole.
Install servo with servo mounting screws.
Repeat all the above steps for the other
elevator.
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5.
2.
2.
3.
4.
1.
INSTALL HINGE FOR RUDDER AND
FIN
Please study images below.
You have two choices to install sevor
rudder, We recommend setting the sevor
rudder on the front of the fuselage when
using 61cc engines and setting the sevor
on the rear of the fuselage when using the
DA70cc or GP76cc engines, this will help
balance the CG better.
INSTALL RUDDER CONTROL HORN
Epoxy
Epoxy
Epoxy
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2
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Minimum servo spec.
Torque : 27.3 kg-cm (378 oz-in) @6.0V
33.7 kg-cm (467 oz-in) @7.4V
38.2 kg-cm (530 oz-in) @8.4V
Transit Speed : 0.14 sec/60 @6.0V
0.11 sec/60 @7.4V
0.10 sec/60 @8.4V

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5.
7.
8.
9.
6.10.
3.
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14.18.
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16.
1.5”
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11.
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22.
INSTALL RUDDER CABLE AND SEVO
Gather one rudder ervo, mounting
screws, servo arm and the rudder control
linkage parts shown below.
NOTE : servos arm is not provided from
manufacturer.
1.
2.
4”
Tape the rudder balance tab to the top
leading edge of the vertical n in the
neutral position as shown. is ensures
the rudder is straight when the cables are
attached.
3.
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read the rudder cable through a brass
swage tube, then the threaded coupler,
and back through the brass swage tube
on both sides. Pull light tension on the
cable through the coupler on both sides
as shown.
4.
5.
Loop the cable back through the brass
swage tube and tighten the second loop
through the brass swage tube as shown.
6.
9.
7.
8.
Crimp the brass tube with a crimping
tool or pliers.
Cut o excess cable as shown.
10.

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11.
Feed one rudder cable through the pre
installed cable exit tube in the rear of the
fuse toward the front of the fuse. Repeat
for other side.
read cable through the threaded
co pler hole, and back through the brass
swage tube as shown.
Loop the cable back through the brass
swage tube and pull tight.
read cable through brass swage tube.
15.
13.
14.
Cut o excess cable as shown.
Crimp the brass swage tube with a
crimping tool or pliers.
16.
Attach ball links to the rudder servo arm
and then attach the servo arm to the rud-
der servo as shown.

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18.
NOTE : Cable is installed crossed “ X”,
not parallel.
Attach the aluminum tube to combine
two elevator as below pictures.
Locate items necessary to install
tailwheel.
1.
2.
TAILWHEEL INSTALLATION
Epoxy
3.
Epoxy
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19.

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8.4.
6.10.
5.
7.11.
Loctite
3x15mm
9.

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3.3.
4.4.
4x25mm
Install gear cover into landing gear.
5.
6.
3x10mm
INSTALLING THE MAIN LANDING
GEAR TO FUSELAGE
1.
Please study images below.
e blind nuts for securing the landing
gear are already mounted inside the
fuselage.
Using the hardware provided, mount
the main landing gear to the fuselage.
Place the fuselage inverted on the work-
bench in a suitable stand. Set the landing
gear in place and use a screwdrive to se-
cure the landing gear to the fuselage us-
ing bolts M4x25mm and washers. Make
sure to use the threadlock on the bolts so
they don’t vibrate loose.
2.
4x25mm
Loctite
12.

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7.
2mm
3x10mm
8.
9.
in CA
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16.
M3x4mm
17.
Install the wheel and outer wheel collar.
Use blue Loctite on the wheel collar set
screw before nal tightening.
M3x4mm
21.
18.
19.
20.
Use blue Loctite on the bolts before
nal tightening.
M3x10mm
Loctite
M3x10mm
Align the wheel pant slot over the axle
bolt as shown. Slide the wheel pant slot
over the at sides of the axle bolt and align
blind nuts in wheel pants with mounting
holes in landing gear. When all bolt holes
are aligned tighten axle in place.