Heli-Max HMXE0816 User Manual

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Axe 100 FP 2.4GHz RTF/Tx-R

Instruction Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Tx-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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

TRANSMITTER CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

TURNING THE MODEL ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PARTS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

EXPLODED VIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max Axe 100 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, visit the Heli-Max web site at:

www.helimax-rc.com

Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the Axe 100 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

Follow these safety precautions when operating this or any model helicopter.

● 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 Axe 100 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 Axe 100 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 Axe 100 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.

● 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.

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.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

❏ For Tx-R: Tactic AnyLink and your transmitter

KIT INSPECTION

Before starting assembly, take an inventory of the Axe 100 FP kit. If any parts are missing, damaged, or defective, 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

1. Helicopter

2. USB Charger

KIT CONTENTS

3. Flight Battery

4. Transmitter (RTF only)

5. AA Batteries (4)

6. Screwdriver

Your new Axe 100 FP uses SLT protocol. This means that with the simple addition

of the Tactic Anylink™, you can enjoy your new machine with nearly “any” transmitter.

AnyLink Tx Compatibility Chart (Check Tx-ready.com for updates)

4YF (72MHz), 4YBF, 6EX, 6J, 7C, 8FG, 9C, 10C, 12FG

Futaba

Hitec

JR Spektrum

Tower Hobbies

Graupner

4VF, 5U, 6A, 6DA, 6H, 6YF, 6YG, 7NFK, 8U, 9Z 4YF (2.4 GHz), 12Z, 14MZ, 18MZ Neon, Flash (4sx, 5, 5sx), Focus (4, 6), Laser (4, 6), Optic 5 (72MHz),

Optic 6 (72MHz, 2.4GHz), Eclipse 7 (72MHz), Prism (7, 7X)

Aurora 9 Optic 5 (2.4GHz), Optic 6 Sport, Eclipse 7 (2.4GHz) All aircraft transmitters with trainer jack DX6, DX6i, DX7

DX4e, DX5e, DX7s, DX8, DX10t, DX18 4TH, 6XM

4FM, 6FM

MX-16

*Includes a rechargeable 6.6V LiFe battery. LiFe-compatible charger required.

Required Cable

INCLUDED TACM0003 TACM0007*

TACM0003 TACM0004

TACM0005*

INCLUDED

INCLUDED TACM0005*

INCLUDED TACM0003

INCLUDED

WARNING: AnyLink must be in Normal Mapping (1 Beep) when Futaba or Hitec transmitters are used with Tx-R aircraft. If using Spektrum, JR, or Graupner transmitters, AnyLink must be in Alternate Mapping (2 Beeps). (See AnyLink manual.)

This helicopter is unique in that it can work with either an airplane or helicopter

radio. Use the following guide as a setup. Once you feel comfortable, ﬁ ne tune to your liking.

Setup Note: Only adjust the listed parameters and keep all other airplane or helicopter functions inhibited. If you ﬂ y in heli mode, make sure your swash is setup for a 90 deg system (H-1).

channel 1 channel 2 channel 3 channel 4

Reverse N N N N Endpoint 140* each way 140* each way D/R 100/80 100/80 100

Futaba

Expo pos 20 pos 20 0

Reverse R R R R Endpoint 140* each way 140* each way D/R 100/80 100/80 100 Expo neg 20 neg 20 0

Spektrum

*or as high as you can go

Spektrum is a registered trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc.

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