REVELL 24056 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

27 MHz RADIO CONTROL

24056

Main Features

Helicopter The Big One:

• Sturdy aerodynamic aluminium fuselage

• Replaceable, rechargeable LiPo (lithium-polymer) battery

• New coaxial rotor system with electronic gyro for excellent ﬂ ying

• Easy battery recharging with the supplied charger

Controller:

• 3-channel MHz controller

• Trim function for ﬁ ne tuning

• LED indicator

Safety Precautions:

• Keep these instructions for future reference.

• Always follow these instructions when operating the helicopter.

• Do not ﬂ y the helicopter near people, animals, water or power cables.

• The LiPo battery charger is made speciﬁ cally for charging the helicopter battery. Only use it for this purpose. Do not use it to charge other batteries.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• The helicopter should not be used in temperatures above 45°C/113°F or below 10°C/50°F.

• This product is designed to be used indoors only. Do not use it outdoors unless there is absolutely no wind and no gusts.

• This helicopter is suitable for ages 15 and above. Parental supervision is necessary while ﬂ ying.

• Keep hands, face, hair and loose clothing away from the rotor blades.

• Turn off the controller and helicopter when not in use.

• Remove batteries from the controller when not in use.

• Always keep the helicopter in sight to avoid loss of control.

• We recommend using new alkaline-manganese batteries or eneloop rechargeable batteries for the controller.

• Insert new batteries in the controller as soon as any function becomes diminished.

Care and Maintenance:

• Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe the helicopter.

• Keep the helicopter and batteries away from direct sunlight and/or direct heat sources.

• Never let the helicopter come into contact with water, as this may damage the electronics.

Controller Battery Safety Advice:

• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the controller before charging.

• Rechargeable batteries must only be charged under adult supervision.

• Do not use different types of batteries or mix old and new batteries.

• Only use the recommended batteries or batteries of an equivalent type.

• To help the environment, consider replacing the disposable batteries for this controller and for other household electronic items with rechargeable batteries. We recommend eneloop rechargeable batteries from Sanyo.

• Insert batteries following the correct polarity (+ and -).

• Remove dead batteries from the controller.

• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals. Remove batteries from the controller when it is not used for a long period of time.

Battery Requirements for the Helicopter:

Power Supply: Rating: DC 7,4V / 1300 mAh Batteries: One 7.4 V rechargeable

LiPo battery (included)

Battery Requirements for the Controller:

Power Supply: DC 12 V

Batteries: 8 x 1.5 V “AA” (included)

The helicopter comes with a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Always follow these safety instructions:

• Never dispose of LiPo batteries in a ﬁ re or store near sources of heat.

• Only use the supplied Revell LiPo charger to recharge this LiPo battery. Using a different charger may result in permanent damage to the battery and adjacent parts, and may also cause injury!

• Never use a charger designed for NiCd/NiMH batteries!

• Always charge the battery on a ﬁ reproof surface and in a ﬁ re-resistant environment.

• Never leave the battery unattended during the charging and discharging processes.

• Always make sure that the battery is fully charged, but do not charge it for longer than 180 minutes.

• Batteries must be discharged or fully exhausted before being disposed of. Cover exposed poles with adhesive tape to prevent short-circuiting!

• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Safety Precautions:

• Never carry out any modiﬁ cations or alterations to the product as this

may result in damage or injury.

• To avoid risk of injury, never operate the helicopter while sitting on the

ﬂ oor or on a chair. Always ensure you are able to move quickly out of the helicopter’s ﬂ ight path.

• Always turn the helicopter and controller off completely after use and disconnect the helicopter’s ﬂ ight cable.

THE REGISTERED TRADEMA

REVELL IS

L GMBH & Co. KG, GERMAN

F REVEL

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Never touch the spinning rotor blades! Do not ﬂ y the helicopter near people, animals, water or power cables – always ﬂ y under adult supervision.

WEEE: At the end of this device’s useful life, please remove all the batteries and dispose of them separately. Take electrical appliances to the local collection points for waste electrical and electronic equipment. Other components can be disposed of in domestic refuse. Thank you for your co-operation!

Revell GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that this product complies with the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is available at www.revell-control.de.

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Batteries

220 V AC adapter

Antenna

Pitch trim dial

LED indicator

Forwards/backwards ﬂ ight (pitch)

Left/right ﬂ ight (roll)

Left/right trim dial (ﬁ ne tuning)

Roll trim dial

Throttle Stick

Indicator lights

Speed selection

switch

ON/OFF-

switch

Throttle trim dial

Insert batteries

HELICOPTER

CONTROLLER

ON/OFF switch

HELICOPTER BATTERY:

Flight cable

Spare rotors

Automatic LiPo

charger

ACCESSORIES:

Starting position Note: The throttle stick and

trimming dial must be in the down position when the controller is turned on.

Battery cover

Note: Before recharging and after every ﬂ ight, always wait 15–30 minutes for the battery to cool down in order to avoid damage. Never leave the helicopter unattended when recharging.

Always charge the battery on a ﬁ reproof surface and in a ﬁ re-resistant environment.

1. Turn off the helicopter and the controller (Pic. 1).

2. Carefully separate the connectors on the ﬂ ight cable on the helicopter (Pic. 2).

3. Connect the 220 V mains adapter to the LiPo charger. Insert the mains adapter into

a plug socket. The RED LED on the charger lights up.

4. Insert the white plug on the LiPo battery carefully into the LiPo charger.

Do not force (pic. 3).

5. The battery takes about 180 minutes to charge. Never leave charging batteries

unattended. As soon as the battery is completely charged, the green LED indicator on the charger will start to blink.

The helicopter can ﬂ y for about 10 minutes after approximately 180 minutes of charging. The battery should not need longer than 180 minutes to charge. If the LED indicator does not illuminate after this time, stop the charging process. See if the helicopter works and, if necessary, continue to ﬂ y the helicopter until it runs out of power or the rotors stop turning. Then repeat the charging process described above.

Warning: The LiPo battery warms up during the charging process. If it becomes extremely hot or exhibits changes to the outer surface, stop charging immediately.

Charging the helicopter battery

Pic. 3Pic. 2

LLER

Tail rotor

LiPo battery

Stabilizer

Landing gear

Coaxial rotor system

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Helicopter and Controller

4. Replace the battery holder in the

compartment and slide the battery compartment cover back up and close.

5. If the LED indicator emits

a continuous red light, the battery charge is OK.

1. To open the battery cover,

slide it downwards

3. Insert eight 1.5 V AA batteries ac-

cording to the polarity indicated in the battery compartment.

2. Remove the battery holder

using the strap.

Pic. 1

LED indicator

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Before you start, make sure that the throttle stick (on the left of the controller) is in the down position to prevent the helicopter from taking off unexpectedly. Move the controller’s ON/OFF switch to “ON”. Carefully connect the two parts of the ﬂ ight cable on the helicopter. Turn the helicopter’s ON/OFF switch to “ON”. Place the helicopter on the ﬂ oor at a distance of 1-2 metres with the tail pointing towards you. The controller needs around 5 seconds to synchronise with the helicopter. To start the helicopter, slowly move the throttle stick upwards and set the trim dial to the lowest position.

Flying the Helicopter

1. GETTING STARTED:

2. TRIMMING THE CONTROLLER:

Taking time to adjust the trimming will ensure that the helicopter ﬂ ies smoothly. It is easy to do, but does require a little patience and a light touch. Please follow these instructions carefully: Slowly move the throttle stick up to raise the helicopter to a height of about 0.5 metres to 1 metre.

Roll trim: If the helicopter continues to drift to one side when ﬂ ying, try to correct this by moving the roll trim dial in the opposite

direction to the way the helicopter is drifting.

If the helicopter spirals right or keeps turning slowly to the right, turn the left and right precision trim dial anti-clockwise until the helicopter stops turning.

If the helicopter spirals left or keeps turning slowly to the left, turn the left and right precision trim dial clockwise until the helicopter stops turning.

If the helicopter spirals

right or keeps turning

slowly to the right…

If the helicopter spirals

left or keeps turning slowly

to the left…

Distance 2 m

If the helicopter ﬂ ies forwards independently, move the pitch trim dial downwards until the helicopter no longer moves forwards.

If the helicopter ﬂ ies backwards independently, move the pitch trim dial upwards until the helicopter no longer moves backwards.

The helicopter ﬂ ies forwards independently…

The helicopter ﬂ ies backwards independently…

If the helicopter takes off independently, move the throttle trim dial downwards until the helicopter no longer takes off.

If the helicopter loses altitude independently, move the throttle trim dial upwards until the helicopter no longer loses altitude.

The helicopter takes off independently…

The helicopter loses altitude independently…

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