Mikado Logo 480 User Manual

Manual

Mikado Model Helicopters GmbH • Friedrich-Klausing-Straße 2 • 14469 Potsdam • Germany

phone [phone] • fax [phone] • www.mikado-heli.de

© Mikado Model Helicopters GmbH 2013, V1.0019

Additional precautions for the prevention of injuries or damage:

Before you power on the helicopter, you must ensure that all screws and associated hardware are secured. One
single lose screw can cause the helicopter to become uncontrollable resulting in a crash or injury to personnel.

Also it is very important that you must check the model frequently and exchange any parts that show signs of

deterioration or wear.wearing out. Failure to complete frequent pre and post ight inspections will result in ying an

unsafe model and increasing the risk of damaging the helicopter and possibly injuring yourself and/or others. Use
only original Mikado parts and electronic components which are recommended by Mikado.

Always keep a minimum of 10 yards away from a spinning rotor head. Components that run hot such as the ESC
and Motor should never be touched until ample cool down time has been provided.

Before powering on:

Never operate the helicopter inside closed rooms as this helicopter is intended for operation outside and may only
be operated in sites where operation of Radio Control models is permitted. . Keep the helicopter at safe distance to
any persons or live animals at all times. When trimming, keep a minimum distance of 10 yards for safety and never
operate the helicopter alone. Always take someone with you, who can help in emergency situations.
The helicopter must also not be operated in the following circumstances:

• when children are present or in places where people are gathering

• close to houses or in park areas

• inside any rooms or buildings

• places with limited space

• in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, hail or during strong winds

• Near trees or power lines

Techical specications which must be obeyed during the operation of the

LOGO 480:

• maximum rotor head rpm: 2500 U/min.

• maximum pitch travel: +/- 12°

• Length of rotor blades: 473mm

• Lipo battery: 6S 3300-4000mAh

• admissible temperature 0° - 35° Celsius
If these values are exceeded, the electronic components may experience overload. This may result in damage or a
crash of the helicopter.

Before the rst ight, you must check proper functioning of the motor, the ESC and the VBar. To do this, please refer

to the respective manuals. For safety reasons, these tests should be performed without mounting the main rotor

blades and the tail rotor blades. It is advisable to y moderately during the rst ights. This is because you need to
get used to the new size of this helicopter during the rst few ights. Do not underestimate the size and power of

this helicopter. Keep a safe distance from the ground to provide for ample reaction time.

Index

Safety Instructions/ Tools for Assembly & RC Equipment 2
1 Mainframe + Servo Mounting 3
2 Mainframe 4
3 Landing Struts 5
4 Tail Rotor 6
5 Tail Boom 7
6 Tail Boom Brace 8
7 Main Gear 9
8 Swashplate 10
9 Rotor Head 11
10 Motor Installation 12
11 Wiring RC Components 13
12 Wiring RC Components + Battery Mounting 14
13 Canopy and Overview 15
14 Overview Spare Parts Mainframe 16
15 Overview Spare Parts Tail Boom 17
16 Overview Spare Parts Rotor Head 18

Thank you very much for your purchase of the Mikado LOGO 480. Prior to installation, please read and understand
this manual completely and follow all instructions exactly. If any instructions are not clear to you or if you have any
questions, you must contact us. You can reach Mikado on the LOGO-Forum on www.vstabi.info or contact the

Mikado support hotline via email or phone. Do not under any circumstances y this helicopter if you are unsure of

setup or assembly.

Experience in handling and ying aRC Helicopter are required in order to operate a LOGO 480.

Minimum Age : 14 Years

The LOGO 480 comes partially pre-assembled, i.e. the structural components are already screwed together.
However, the screws are not yet secured with Loctite. Throughout the manual you will not always be asked to secure
each screw. Nevertheless, you must secure all screws in all components yourself. In addition, it is necessary that
you secure all other screwed connection, by which you will assemble the different components of the
LOGO 480. We recommended to use securing glue Loctite 243 (blue). Please follow the recommendations of the

Loctite manufacture and allow proper curing time for the Loctite prior to ying the model.

Safety Instructions:

RC Helicopters are not toys and must be treated with due diligence. Unless you use this helicopter responsibly it
can cause of severe injury and immense damage. Inappropriate use of this product can result in injury or death.
Each user must have the appropriate knowledge and skill to operate any RC Helicopter. Manufacturer / reseller
assumes no liability for the use or operation of this helicopter.

You are responsible for any injury and damage that may be caused by this helicopter. It is recommended that your
radio components be tested prior to installing in this helicopter. Improper radio installation or inadequate battery
voltage can result in the loss of control of the helicopter. Proper knowledge of your radio equipment is required prior

to ying this helicopter. You must check if other persons are using an RC-controlled model or device simultaneously,

as this may result in interference. If the helicopter behaves in an unusual or strange way, you must land it immediately

and turn off the power. Please meticulously check all of your radio gear and nd/x the problem before you continue

to operate the helicopter This is to avoid any accidents. As one irregularity can cause other defects or problems, an

increased risk of failure will ensue, if the rst problem is not xed.

hex wrenches

1,5/2,0/2,5/3,0/4,0 mm

needle

nose

pliers

scissors

grease

ball
link

pliers

thread lock

5

Minute

Epoxy

5

Minute

Epoxy

pitch gauge

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16mm 16mm

16mm

14-16mm

12x

4x
8x

M2,5x8

M2x10

M2

4x

4x

M2,5x12

M2,5 Stopp

Bag 3

Bag 1

Please secure the servo screws
with thread lock (Loctite).

Please secure the servo screws
with thread lock (Loctite).

Please secure the servo screws
with thread lock (Loctite).

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1 Mainframe + Servo Mounting

Bag 1+ 3

M2,5x8

M2,5x8

M2,5x8

M2,5x8

M2,5x8

M2,5x8

M2,5x8

M2x10

M2x10

3x7x3

3x17

14x

2x

4x

2x

2x

2x

6x M3

M2,5x6

M3x18

M3x14

M2,5x8

M3x5x7

18x

2x

4x

M2,5

M3

3x7x3

2x 3x17

4x

3x5x2,5

4x M3x8

Bag 1

Secure all srews with thread lock!

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2 Mainframe

Bag 1

M3x16

M2,5x8

M2,5x6

M2,5x6

M3x16

M3x8

M3x14

M3x14

M2,5x8

M2,5x6

M3x8

M3 Stopp

M3 Stopp

M3 Stopp

4x M3x16

4x

4x

M3

M3x3

4x

4x

10x19x5

SW5x19

4x

M3x20

Bag 5

Bag 1

Secure all srews with thread lock!

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3 Landing Struts

Bag 1+5

M3x16

M3 Stopp

M3x3

M3x16

M3x20

M3x20

10x19x5

M2,5x6

2,5x6x0,5

M3x16

M3 Stopp

5x M3

1x

M2,5x6

1x

5x22,3

2x

M3x5

5x

M3x30

3

2x 3x5x9

1x 3x10x4

2x 5x13x4

2x 5x8x0,5

2x 2,5x5x0,5

2x M2,5x6

2x 4x8x3

2x 4x8x2

2x

M3x16

2x 4x8x3,5

2x M3

1x M3x3

1

2

1x 3x5x5
1x M2x10

1x

Kugel/ball/Rotule

1x 3x5x0,5

1x M3x14

2x 3x6x2,5

Bag 7

Bag 7

Bag 5

Large
inner diameter

Small
inner diameter

Apply grease
on bearing

Do not apply thread
lock here

Apply thread lock only in the
theaded section inside the
tail rotor hub!

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4 Tail Rotor

Bag 5+7

3x10x4

2

M3x14

M2x10

3x6x2,5

3x5x0,5

3x5x5

M3 Stop
(5x)

3x5

5x13x4

M2,5x6

M3x35 (5x)

M3x8

3x5x9

4x8x2

4x8x3

5x8x0,5

1

a

b

c

d

2

22,3mm

22,3mm