Spin Master Air Hogs Helix Instructions Manual

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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTION

ADULT SUPERVISION RECOMMENDED.

Upper

Rotor

Vertical

Tail Wing

Antenna

BEFORE FLYING!

Prop

Engine

Charger

INSTRUCTIONS

Check to make sure contents are complete:

Lower

Rotor

Prop

Engine

• 1 Air Hogs®HelixTMMicro Helicopter

• 1 Controller • 1 Charger

• 1 Instructions Manual

Helicopter

HELICOPTER BATTERY INFORMATION CONTROLLER BATTERY INSTALLATION

• Charge the Air Hogs®HelixTMbattery only with the provided Air Hogs

Lithium Polymer Charger.

• Charging operation should be performed by adults only.

• The HelixTMbattery is only partially charged. Fully charge the Helix

battery pack before its first flight.

• Always fully charge the HelixTMbattery pack in repeat use.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Do not attempt to open the LiPo battery pack.

• Stop using and do not recharge the LiPo battery pack if it shows

leakage, damage or deformation.

• Do not allow the HelixTMto get wet.

• Always store the HelixTMin a cool and dry place.

• Dispose of HelixTMproperly and never dispose of it in fire.

• Do not recharge the HelixTMbattery pack immediately after use.

Wait until it is cool before charging.

• Be sure the wall charger and HelixTMare kept out of the hands of infants and small children.

• Do not charge near fire, where temperature is extremely high, or when it is wet or damp.

• Do not continue to charge the Helix

if the charger fails to recognize

full charge.

elling of the LiPo cells is an indicator that they are in

erheating or s

•

er charged condition and the batteries should be disconnected

an o

from the charger immediately!!

• Do not allow the LiPo battery pack to overheat at any time. Cells which reach greater than 140°F (60ºC) can and USUALLY WILL become damaged physically and could possibly catch FIRE! Always inspect a battery which has previously overheated for potential damage and DO NOT reuse it if you suspect it has been damaged in any way.

• Do not allow LiPo batteries to be charged or discharged on or near combustible materials, including paper, plastics, carpets, vinyl, leather, wood, inside an R/V or full-sized automobile!

• Always provide adequate ventilation around LiPo batteries during charge, discharge, while in use and during storage. If a battery becomes overheated, remove it from the charger IMMEDIATELY and place it in a fireproof location until it cools.

not modify the Helix

•

manent damage or dangerous responses

per

batter

k in any way which might result in

y pac

• Immediately remove a LiPo battery from a model if it is involved in a crash in anyway. Do not use a LiPo battery if you suspect physical damage has occurred to the pack. Carefully inspect the battery for even the smallest of dents, cracks, splits, punctures or damage. A LiPo battery might not appear to be damaged after a crash, but it could smolder over a short amount of time and suddenly catch fire unexpectedly, if in doubt, place the battery in a fire-proof location indefinitely.

Fuselage

Landing Skids

Controller

Battery

Door

1-3

9 Volt

Alkaline

Battery

Compartment

NOTE: 9 Volt heavy duty battery included “For demonstration purposes only”.

1. Remove the battery door.

2. Install a 9 Volt alkaline battery (included) in

the battery compartment. Be careful to align the positive (+) and negative (-) polarities with the corresponding markings inside the battery compartment.

3. Reinstall the battery compartment door.

TTERY INFORMATION

CONTR

OLLER

• Battery installation should be performed by an adult.

• Use only batteries recommended on the package and in the instruction manual.

Be careful to install the batter

• polar

, as indicated.

ity

ies with the correct

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline

•

erent types of batter

diff

, standard or rechargeable, or

ies.

• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the toy before being charged (if removable).

Rechargeab

•

le batter

under adult super

ies are only to be charged

le).

vision (if remo

• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.

• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the toy, as they will adversely affect the performance.

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1. Make sure that your Helix helicopter’s “ON/OFF” switch is in the “OFF” position.

2. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.

3. Connect the “charge cable” to the

HelixTMcharging port. Make sure cable plug aligns with charging port. When charging, a red LED light on the helicopter will flash and when the charging is completed, the light will turn “OFF”.

CHARGING

Charge

Light

YOUR HELIX

“ON/OFF”

Switch

HELICOPTER

FLIGHT PREPARATION

Charge

Cable

1. Extend the controller antenna fully.

2. Turn the HelixTMhelicopter “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position.

3. Push the controller switch to the “ON” position.

Antenna

“ON/OFF”

Switch

“ON/OFF”

Switch

IMPORTANT: HELICOPTER ROTORS MUST BE TRIMMED CORRECTLY BEFORE FLYING!

• In order to fly your HelixTMproperly, you must first correctly trim the rotors. The trim wheel is located at the top of the rotors.

• Turn the helicopter and controller on. Increase the throttle slowly until the Helix

1. Location of adjustable trim wheel above rotors.

2. Slowly push on the throttle until the HelixTMtakes off from the ground.

3. If the helicopter is spinning counter clockwise, turn the wheel a little

bit clockwise.

4. If the helicopter is spinning clockwise, turn the wheel a little bit clockwise.

When properly trimmed, the helicopter will not spin, it may drift on take-off but the body should not spin independent of the directional control. It may take a few tries to find the right trim.

ou have your Helix

Once y

or the first flight, pick a pretty wide open space indoors.

immed correctly, you are ready to fly.

takes off. (You want to fly the helicopter low)

Trim

Wheel

Throttle

Practice! Flying a helicopter is a skill that takes time to acquire!

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HOVERING YOUR HELIXTMHELICOPTER

1. Slowly push on the

throttle until the helicopter takes off from the ground.

2. The helicopter will

ays hover slowly

alw

orward and in a bit of a

n either right or left.

tur

vering Left or Hovering Right

FLYING YOUR HELIXTMHELICOPTER

IMPORTANT:TO BEST FLY THE HELICOPTER, DIRECTIONAL INPUTS NEED TO BE SPACED OUT AND ACTIVATED WHEN THE HELICOPTER IS FLYING RELATIVELY STABLE. CRAMMING DIRECTIONAL INPUTS OR TRYING TO COMPLETELY CHANGE DIRECTIONS IN A HARSH MOVE WILL DE-STABILIZE THE HELICOPTER’S FLIGHT PATTERN.

Slowly apply the throttle until the helicopter takes off from the ground. Once it is in flight, increase or decrease the throttle slowly to get to a clear flying altitude.

Once you have tentatively set your altitude, let helicopter float around the room and center itself before giving any directional inputs.

The helicopter will always hover slowly forward and in a bit of a turn. Learn how the helicopter tends to fly and controlling it will be much easier.

NOTE: When direction inputs (Forward/ Back, Right /Left) are applied, the helicopter will lose some altitude. You can compensate for this with small increases to the throttle.

LEFT TURN

RIGHT TURNFORWARD

When flying the helicopter near obstacles

•

• To land the helicopter, reduce throttle slowly. A fast reduction in throttle will crash the unit.

1. When finished flying the

helicopter, turn the “ON/OFF” switch on the helicopter to the “OFF position.

2. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch

on the controller to the “OFF” position.

3. Then push the controller

antenna in to its stored position.

OUR

LANDING

ys land it when it seems lik

, alw

WHEN FINISHED FLYING

“ON/OFF”

Switch

HELIX

HELICOPTER

e it is going to hit something.

“ON/OFF”

Switch

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REPAIRS

The HelixTMhelicopter is equipped with folding rotors to

Clear tape can be used to repair the

helicopter fuselage. prevent damage when the helicopter lands. Reset the rotor positions as shown.

Clear Tape

OTHER CARE AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

• NEVER leave the HelixTMunattended at any time while being charged or discharged.

• The charger will become slightly heated while charging. Allow sufficient free space around the charger.

• If the power of the battery pack is weak in spite of proper charging, the LiPo battery may have been worn out from repeated use.

• ALWAYS store the HelixTMin a secure location away from small children.

PRE-FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT CHECK

ying Indoors?

Fl Location – Fly in a wide-open room, f

reat options. Avoid flying near vents and/or fans, as these may overpower the helicopter and make it difficult to control.

TE:

ying Outdoors?

ays get a parent’s permission to fly your Helix

Alw

1. Location – Fly in a wide open grassy location that it is free of buildings, trees, overhead wires and other obstructions.

Do not fly near people or animals.

2. Weather – Fly on mild, sunny days. Do not fly in electrical storms, rain, sleet, snow or other adverse weather conditions.

Do not fly if the temperature is below 45°F/7°C. In very cold temperatures, the helicopter will become fragile and the engine performance will decrease.

3. Wind Conditions – Do not fly in wind. Winds may overpower the helicopter and make it difficult to control. In windy conditions,

it may appear as though you have no control over the helicopter.

WARNING: Never fly near your face. Keep rotors away from your fingers, hair, eyes and other body parts. Always lift off from a flat surface. Never hold the helicopter in your hand when lifting OFF. Always store the helicopter in its original container to avoid bending the rotors.

NOTE: Regardless whether you’re flying indoors or outside, make sure that the batteries are in working order.

ar away from breakable items. An empty double car garage or unfinished basement are

indoors

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Helicopter does not turn ON.

Re-charge.

Helicopter spins out of control.

Rotor is bent or broken.

Damaged fuselage

WARNING:

Lithium P properly. Please refer to and read the included care and handling instructions for this part.

Turn power OFF on helicopter and controller for 10 seconds, (HelixTMmay need to be re-set after crashes) then turn ON.

When charging, a red LED light should start flashing. When the light goes out, the helicopter is charged. HelixTMis equipped with LiPo low voltage detection to protect the battery, but users should always turn OFF and re-charge when power is drained enough to adversely affect performance.

Helicopter rotors m

ANT

“IMPOR

ust be tr

: HELICOPTER ROTORS MUST BE TRIMMED CORRECTLY BEFORE FLYING!”

The plastic rotors can be bent bac together

immed proper

k to shape

Just tape back in place with clear tape.

erent from other types of batteries and must be handled and disposed of

y diff

olymer (LiP

o) batter

ies are v

SOLUTION

ly. See previous section –

, and brok

en ones can e

en be taped back

FCC REQUIREMENTS

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired oper

ity to oper

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TM and © 2006 Spin Master Ltd. Air Hogs ® is a registered trademark of Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved. Conforms to product safety standards ASTM F963-03, regulator Products and colors may var future reference. Patent Pending. MADE IN CHINA.

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Contains LiPo batter Battery pack must be recycled or disposed of

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