Heli-Max HMXE08 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Bell, UH-1D Huey, emblems, logos, and body designs are trademarks of Textron Innovations Inc. and are used under license by Hobbico®, Inc.

Speciﬁ cations

Length: 8.27 in [210mm] Width: 1.93 in [49mm] Height: 4.80 in [122mm]

Rotor Span: 7.68 in [195mm] Weight: 2.75 oz [78g]

(with supplied ﬂ ight battery)

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

● Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement part (GPMP0410).

● Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs.

● Never charge in excess of 4.20V per cell.

● If the battery should become damaged, discard it. Do not attempt to use

a damaged battery.

● Do not leave the charger unattended while charging. Disconnect the battery and remove input power from the charger immediately if either becomes hot! However, it is normal for the charger to get warm.

● Disconnect the battery from the charger and carefully move the battery to a ﬁ reproof location if the battery begins to swell or smoke!

● Never charge at currents greater than 1C.

● Always charge in a ﬁ reproof location.

● Never trickle charge.

● Never allow the battery temperature to exceed 150° F [65° C].

● Never disassemble or modify pack wiring in any way or puncture cells.

● Never discharge below 2.75V per cell.

● Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects into the charger.

● Do not block the air intake holes, which could cause the charger to

overheat.

● Do not place the charger or any battery on a ﬂ ammable surface or near a combustible material while in use.

● Do not charge on a carpet, cluttered workbench, paper, plastic, vinyl, leather, wood, or inside an R/C model.

● Never charge inside a full-sized vehicle.

● Always disconnect the battery from the charger and the power supply

from the charger when not in use.

● Do not attempt to charge a battery if it is swollen or hot.

● ALWAYS KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

WARRANTY

Heli-Max™ guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modiﬁ cation. In no case shall Heli-Max’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Heli-Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.

In that Heli-Max has no control over the ﬁ nal assembly or material used for ﬁ nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the ﬁ nal user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.

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 to the place of purchase.

To make a warranty claim, send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at

this address.

Hobby Services

3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 USA

Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible (daytime telephone number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.

READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING

THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TRANSMITTER FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

ELECTRIC MOTOR WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

TURNING THE MODEL ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

TRANSMITTER SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

TRANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

STICK LENGTH ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PROGRAMMING YOUR TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

NAVIGATING & SETTING VALUES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

CHANNEL REVERSING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

AUX CHANNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

BUZZER SETTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

NOVUS 125FP DEFAULT SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

E-BOARD ADJUSTMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max Novus UH-1D Huey CX Helicopter. We

are certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at helihotline@ hobbico.com. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Novus Helicopter visit the Heli-Max web site at:

www.helimax-rc.com

Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the Novus UH-1D Huey CX. If there is new technical information or changes to this model a “tech notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of the page.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in severe injury to yourself and others.

Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away from the plane of rotation of the rotors whenever the battery is connected.

Keep these items away from the rotors: loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the rotors.

The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious injury. When

choosing a ﬂ ying site for your Novus UH-1D Huey CX, stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID ﬂ ying in or near crowded areas. DO NOT ﬂ y close to people, children or pets. Maintain a safe pilot-to-helicopter distance while ﬂ ying.

Your Novus UH-1D Huey CX should not be considered a toy, but rather a

sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size helicopter. Because of its performance capabilities, the Novus UH-1D Huey CX, if not operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and damage to property.

Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so may result in an unsafe or unﬂ yable model. In a few cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those instances the written instructions should be considered as correct.

You must check the operation of the model before every ﬂ ight to insure that all

equipment is operating and that the model has remained structurally sound. Be sure to check linkages or other connectors often and replace them if they show any signs of wear or fatigue.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

❏ (8) AA Alkaline cells (FUGP7308)

KIT INSPECTION

Before starting assembly, take an inventory of the Novus UH-1D Huey CX to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the

Kit Contents list.

Heli-Max Product Support Ph: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Fax: (217) 398-7721 Champaign, IL 61822 E-mail: helihotline@hobbico.com

KIT CONTENTS

1. Helicopter

2. Flight Battery

3. Charger

4. Transmit ter

5. Replacement Main Rotor Blades

TRANSMITTER FEATURES

INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

❏ Open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter, remove the battery box and install eight AA batteries into the battery box. Double check the polarity of each battery before placing the battery box back into the transmitter and closing the battery cover.

❏ Turn on the transmitter and verify that the LCD initializes. Turn the transmitter

off for now. If the LCD did not initialize, remove the battery box from the transmitter and verify that the batteries were installed correctly

CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY

WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max Novus Helicopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difﬁ culties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger

and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset. If this issue re-occurs during normal use, please contact technical support for further assistance.

❏ Plug the wall transformer into an AC outlet. The power indicator light on the

wall transformer will be green and the charge indicator light will be solid red.

WARNING!! Do not leave the battery connected to the charger if the charge indicator is solid red. This may over-discharge the battery, possibly causing damage to the battery or the charger. Once the battery has been disconnected from the charger, contact technical support immediately for further assistance.

❏ Plug the battery into the charger. The charge indicator light will start ﬂ ashing

red quickly; this indicates that the battery is being charged. Once the battery is completely charged, the charge indicator light will turn green (solid or ﬂ ashing). Disconnect the battery from the charger. Under normal operating conditions, the battery may take up to one hour to recharge.

Charge Indicator Light

Fast Flashing Red

Green (Solid or Flashing)

*Slow Flashing Red

*Solid Red

with Battery Connected

Solid Red

without Battery Connected

The battery is being charged.

The battery is fully charged.

A time-out has occurred.

The battery voltage is too low or the charger is not powered.

The charger is ready.

Once the battery

has been disconnected from the charger contact technical support for further assistance.

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