Heli-Max Novus UH-1D HUEY Instruction Manual

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)

Specifi cations

Entire Contents © 2010 Hobbico®, Inc. HMXE0808

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

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.

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WARRANTY

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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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INTRODUCTION

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

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.

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED

❏ (8) AA Alkaline cells (FUGP7308)

KIT INSPECTION

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: [phone], ext. 5

3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1 Fax: [phone]
Champaign, IL 61822 E-mail: [e-mail]

KIT CONTENTS

KIT CONTENTS

1. Helicopter

2. Flight Battery

3. Charger

4. Transmit ter

5. Replacement Main Rotor Blades

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TRANSMITTER FEATURES

TRANSMITTER FEATURES

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INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES

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

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CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY

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.

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❏ 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.

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.

Fast Flashing Red

Green (Solid or Flashing)

*Slow Flashing Red

*Solid Red

with Battery Connected

Solid Red

without Battery Connected

Charge Indicator Light

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

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