Great Planes Edge 540 1.60-43cc Performance Series ARF - GPMA1414 - Manual (Page 31)

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out of the included non-adhesive hook and loop material
by overlapping two halves by 2" [51mm]. The total length of
the strap will be determined by the size and quantity of the
LiPo packs you are using. We suggest starting out with a
strap that is approximately 18" [457mm] long. This length will
accommodate the largest batteries that will fit into the Edge.
Feed the strap through the strap holes in the battery tray.
o 5. The battery tray fits into place by inserting the tab at
the forward end of the battery tray into the slot in the first
former in the fuselage. The aft tab on the battery tray fits into
the notch in the second former as shown. Thoroughly glue
the tray into the fuselage by running a bead of epoxy or thick
CA on the tabs on the tray, the slots, and along the top of the
hardwood stick you installed in step 3. Being sure that the
tray is fully seated against the hardwood stick, run a bead
of glue along each side of the tray where it meets the fuse.
Confirm that the tray is securely glued in place.
o 6. When it is time to install the batteries into the plane,
apply a strip of self-adhesive hook and loop material to the
bottom of the battery packs and to the battery tray. Slide the
batteries in place and use the strap to hold them securely.
IMPORTANT: Before experimenting with different battery
combinations and connecting multiple battery packs with
adapter plugs, refer to the
“Battery precautions” on
page 43.
o 7. Locate the plywood ESC tray pieces.
o 8. Glue the blind nut spacers to the rectangular mounting
plates. Be sure that the holes in the spacers align with the
holes in the mounting plates.
o 9. Fit the tabs on the side pieces into the slots in the tray
and glue them in place. Cut two small pieces from the triangle
stock and glue them in place as shown.