Heli-Max HMXE13 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Speciﬁ cations

Length: 6.29 in [160mm] Width: 1.77 in [45 mm] Height: 4.72 in [120mm]

Rotor Span: 7.87 in [200 mm] Weight: 1.37 oz [39g]

(with supplied ﬂ ight battery)

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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

part (GPMP0412).

● 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 140° F [60° 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

TRANSMITTER FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

INST ALL THE TRANSMITTER BA TTERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ELECTRIC MOTOR WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TURNING THE MODEL ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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

FLYING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max AXE CXn 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 AXE CXn

Helicopter visit the Heli-Max web site at:

www.helimax-rc.com

Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the AXE CXn. 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 AXE CXn, 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 CXn 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 CXn, 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

❏ (4) AA Alkaline cells (FUGP7300)

KIT INSPECTION

Before starting assembly, take an inventory of the AXE CXn 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

1 2

3. Charger

4. Transmitter

TRANSMITTER FEATURES

INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

❏

Open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter, and install four

AA batteries. Double check the polarity of each battery before replacing the

battery cover.

❏ Turn on the transmitter and verify that the LED indicator glows solid red. Turn

the transmitter off for now. If the LED indicator did not come on, 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 AXE CXn

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 charger into an AC outlet. The indicator light on the wall transformer

will ﬂ ash red during initialization and then turn solid green once initialization has been completed.

❏

Plug the battery into the charger. The charge indicator light will turn red; this indicates that the battery is being charged. Once the battery is completely charged, the charge indicator light will turn solid green. Disconnect the battery from the charger. Under normal operating conditions, the battery may take up to one hour to recharge.

Charge Indicator Light

Solid Red

Solid Green

(with battery connected)

Solid Green

(without battery connected)

The battery is being charged.

The battery is fully charged.

The charger is ready.

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