Value Hobby 39in EPP Edge-540 Kit User manual

39in EPP Edge-540 Kit
Instruction Manual
Specifications
Wingspan: 39.4in (1000mm)
Length: 40.2 in (1020mm)
Empty Weight: 8.1oz (230g)
Flying Weight: 15.9-17.6oz (450 - 500g)

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of Elite Models Edge-54039in EPP Kit from Value Hobby. We thank you for
your generous support, and hope you enjoy your new airplane.
At Value Hobby, we hope to offer competitive prices, good performance, and products that you can setup and
use with ease. That’s why we extensively researched and tested this airplane, and suggested all the products
necessary for you to setup properly. We understand that you have many choices when purchasing, and we are
grateful you choose to buy from us.
As vendors, one of the most gratifying things for us is to hear from our customers. We would welcome any
suggestion to help us improve. Please make us aware of any errors and imperfections in the airplane or the
instructions, or about the setup that we suggested. We hope you’ll find our setup suggestions to be helpful, and
enjoy flying your new airplane. Please feel free to contact us at [phone] or email us at
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Disclaimer
By purchasing and/or building this model, user assumes ALL liability and risk involved with this product. This
model should be built and flown by an experienced pilot and only flown at AMA sanctioned sites.
Value Hobby guarantees this model to be free of defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover any parts damaged by use or modifications. In no way shall Value Hobby liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased model. Further, Value Hobby reserves the right to modify this warranty
without notice. Value Hobby has no control over the final stages of assembly or the material used for the final
assembly. No liability shall be assumed nor materials used for the final user-assembled product. By the act of
using the final product the user accepts all resulting liability. Value Hobby, as a R/C product vendor, provides a
top quality airplane and instructions to complete the model. The quality and flight characteristics of the finished
model depend greatly on how it is built; we cannot guarantee the performance for the completed model and
representations are expressed or implied as to the performance of the completed model. If the buyer is not
prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return this kit
immediately, in new and unused condition.
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.

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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 too close to yourself or spectators.
Never run your motor inside a house or building with the propeller attached – Remove the prop for safety.
Required Items
Foam Glue
Hobby Knife
Small Phillips Screwdriver
Set Metric Allen Wrenches
Scissors
Small Pliers
Wire Cutters
Masking tape
Before Starting Assembly
Examination
Unpack your airplane and examine the components. Check for damage of any kind. If you see any damage,
please contact Value Hobby immediately.

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Main Parts:
1. Vertical Fuselage x 1
2. Horizontal Fuselage x 1
3. Wing Panel x 2
4. Tail x 1

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Accessories:
List:
1. 3mm plywood motor mount x 1
2. Self-tapping socket head screw for motor x 4 M2.5 x 12mm
3. Hook and loop Velcro tape x 1 length: 150mm
4. Fiberglass square tube (wing spar) x 1 4 x 4 x 850mm
5. Metal push rod connector x 4 Diameter: 1.0mm
6. Fiberglass extended servo arm x 4
7. Self-tapping screw for mounting extended servo arm x 8 M2 x 6mm
8. Aileron servo control horn x 2
9. Rudder servo control horn x 1
10. Elevator servo control horn x 1
11. Heat shrinking tube x 1 3m x 150mm
12. Landing gear wood mount x 1 set
13. Landing gear x 1 Diameter: 2mm
14. Wheel collar x 2 Diameter: 2.1mm
15. Self-tapping socket head screw x 1 M2 x 12mm
16. Foam wheel x 2 Diameter: 35mm
17. Tail skid (carbon fiber strip) x 1 Length: 92mm
18. Carbon fiber strip for elevator x 1 Length: 148mm
19. Steel wire with z-bend x 4 1 x 160mm
20. Aileron push rod x 2 1.5 x 100mm
21. Rudder and elevator push rod x 2 1.5 x 400mm
22. Wing tip SFG x2 Black EPP foam
23. Inboard SFG x 2 Black EPP foam
24. CA hinges x 1 bag

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RECOMMENDED RADIO EQUIPMENT
Product
SKU
Quantity
Radio
Flysky FS-i6 Transmitter and Receiver Set
FLY-RC-4572
1
Servo
Towerpro SG90 9g servo
TWP-SV-0352
4
Y-harness
Universal Y-harness 6in (15cm)
AMS-AC-2397
1
RECOMMENDED POWER SETUP
Product
SKU
Motor
GForce E400(2212-1250kv)Brushless Outrunner Motor
VHB-MT-5336
ESC
GForce 30A Brushless ESC
HWG-SC-4496
Battery
GForce 30C 1300mah 3S LiPO
RFI-LP-1870
Prop
10 x 4.5 Slow Flyer Prop (2pcs)
GFH-MP-2665
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Product
SKU
Charger
GT Power C6 6S LiPO Charger
GTP-CH-1427
Foam Glue
Thin Foam Safe Glue
VHB-AC-2511
Watt Meter
GT Power 130A Watt Meter
GTP-AC-0591
Connector
Male JST Connector (10pcs)
AMS-AC-1401
Female JST Connector (10pcs)
AMS-AC-1402
LiPO Bag
LiPO Safe Bag
RFI-LP-2725

Step1. Locate the wood pieces for landing gear
mount.
Step2. Glue the wood pieces together as shown.
Step3. Glue the assembled landing gear mount to
the vertical fuselage.
Step4. Glue two wing panels to the horizontal
fuselage.
Step5. Glue the wing spar to the slot pre-cut in the
wing and fuselage.
Step6. Put some weights on the wing till the foam
glue fully cures.
Step7. Glue the carbon fiber strip (148mm long) to
the slot in the elevator.
Step8. Glue the horizontal tail to the fuselage. (the
fuselage is thicker than the horizontal tail, make
sure they are aligned on the top side.)

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Step9. Install the extended servo arm using two M2
x 6mm self-tapping screws.
Step10. Install a push rod connector to the servo
arm.
Step11. Install two aileron servos as shown using
hot glue.
Step12. Install elevator servo and rudder servo
onto the fuselage using hot glue. (the rudder servo
arm’s direction is toward to left, and the elevator
servo arm’s direction is toward to right.)
Step13. Glue the wood motor mount to the
fuselage.
Step14. Slide the horizontal fuselage into the
vertical fuselage. Align the tabs from the vertical
fuselage into the slots in the horizontal fuselage.
Adjust the vertical fuselage to make it in the center
line of the horizontal fuselage.

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Step15. Cut a slot on the aileron for the control
horn and Install an aileron control horn.
Step16. Install the rudder control horn and elevator
control horn.
(The slots for rudder and elevator control horn are
pre-cut.)
Step17. Install the tail skid (92mm long carbon
fiber strip).
Step18. Prepare the landing with two wheels
installed.
Step19. Insert the landing gear to the mount, and
install a M2 x 12mm self-tapping screw to secure
the landing gear.

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Step20. Cut the 160mm steel wire with z-bend to 2
wires.
Step21. Attach the z-bend wire to the control horn,
and one short wire to the push rod connector, then
tighten the screw on the push rod connector.
Step22. Use heat shrinking tube to connect the
short steel wire and 100mm long aileron servo
push rod wire.
Step23. With aileron control surface centered, use
the heat shrinking tube to connect the z-bend steel
wire and the push rod wire.
Step24. Repeat the steps from 20 to 23 to finish
the remaining aileron servo linkage installation.
Step25. Insert two support guides into the fuselage
for the rudder push rod.
Step26. Insert two support guides into the fuselage
for the elevator push rod.
Step27. Finish the elevator servo linkage
installation using the same methods for the aileron
servo linkage.

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Step28. Finish the rudder servo linkage installation.
Step29. Prepare a motor with motor mount and
prop adapter installed.
Install the motor to the motor mount using four
M2.5 x 12mm self-tapping screws.
Step30. Install the prop to the motor.
Step31. Cut the hook and loop tape into two pieces,
and stick them to the two sides of the fuselage for
the battery and esc.
Recommended CG
The recommended CG is 250mm (9.8in) from the
nose of the fuselage.
Recommended Control Throw
1. For beginner & sport
Ailerons - Approx +/- 20 degrees
Rudder ---Approx +/- 20 degrees
Elevator --Approx +/- 25 degrees
2. For extreme & 3D
Ailerons - Approx +/- 40 degrees
Rudder ---Approx +/- 45 degrees
Elevator --Approx +/- 60 degrees

2015-10-05