Heli-Max HMXE0809 User Manual

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Novus 200 FP 2.4GHz RTF

Instruction Manual

Speciﬁcations

Length:

Width:

Height:

16.54 in

3.54 in

5.9 in

[420 mm]

[90mm]

[150 mm]

Rotor Span:

Weight:

(with supplied flight battery)

15.28 in

5.82 oz.

[388 mm]

[165g]

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

● Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement

part (GPMP0411).

● 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

INST ALL THE TRANSMITTER BA TTERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

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

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

TURNING THE MODEL ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

TRANSMITTER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Transmitter Speciﬁ cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Stick Length Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

EXPLODED VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

PARTS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max Novus 200 FP 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 200 FP. 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 200 FP, 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 200 FP 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 200 FP, 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 200 FP 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. Charger

3. Flight Battery

4. Tran smit ter

TRANSMITTER FEATURES

INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

❏ To open the battery compartment push inward and pull downward on the

battery cover. Carefully remove the battery holder and install eight AA batteries.

Double check the polarity of each battery and ensure that the battery holder is

connected to the transmitter. Place the battery holder into the transmitter and

slide the battery cover back into place.

❏ 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

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