Heli-Max Novus 200 FP, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...2011 Hobbico Inc HMXE0809 with supplied flight battery Length Width Height Rotor Span Weight 16 54 in 3 54 in 5 9 in 420mm 90mm 150mm 388mm 165g 15 28 in 5 82 oz Specifications Novus 200 FP 2 4GHz RTF Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...smoke Never charge at currents greater than 1C Always charge in a fireproof 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 ...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...CTION 6 KIT CONTENTS 6 TRANSMITTER FEATURES 7 INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES 8 CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY 9 LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING USAGE 11 TRANSMITTER CONTROLS 12 TURNING THE MODEL ON 16 FLYING 18 TRANSMITTER INFORMATION 20 Transmitter Specifications 20 Stick Length Adjustment 20 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 21 EXPLODED VIEW 22 PARTS LIST 24 ...

Page 5: ...wdrivers 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 flying site for your Novus 200 FP stay clear of buildings trees and power lines AVOID flying in or near crowded areas DO NOT fly close to people children or pets Maintain a safe pilot to helicopter distance while flying Your Novus 200 FP should no...

Page 6: ...ty 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 KIT CO...

Page 7: ...7 TRANSMITTER FEATURES TRANSMITTER FEATURES ...

Page 8: ... Double check the polarity of each battery and ensure that the battery holder is connected to the transmitter Place the battery holder into the transmitter and slide the battery cover back into place 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 wer...

Page 9: ...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 charger will illuminate red and a continuous tone will be emit...

Page 10: ...one will be emitted Disconnect the battery from the charger Under normal operating conditions the battery may take up to ninety minutes to recharge Charger Indications Power Indicator Charging Indicator Ready to charge battery Charging Battery is fully charged Charger is not powered Charger error Solid Solid Solid Off Flashing Off Flashing Solid Off All indications Once the battery has been discon...

Page 11: ... of combustible materials Failure to do so can result in property damage and or bodily harm ALWAYS keep charging batteries within eyesight Leaving the battery unattended is dangerous ALWAYS keep a supply of sand accessible when charging Dumping sand on the battery will extinguish the LiPo chemical fire NEVER use anything EXCEPT a LiPo approved charger NEVER charge over 4 20V per cell NEVER charge ...

Page 12: ...e best way to fly in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose in The dual rate switch provides dual control rates for the cyclic and tail rotor controls Please use the low rate until you become accustomed to your Novus ...

Page 13: ...ht Moving the cyclic stick left will cause the helicopter to tilt left and start moving that direction Helicopter Moves Left Helicopter Moves Left Helicopter Moves Left Moving the cyclic stick backwards towards you will cause the helicopter to tilt back wards and start moving that direction Helicopter Moves Backwards Helicopter Moves Backwards Helicopter Moves Backwards ...

Page 14: ... Forward Helicopter Moves Forward Helicopter Moves Forward Moving the collective stick up away from you will cause the helicopter to climb higher Helicopter Climbs Helicopter Climbs Helicopter Climbs Moving the collective stick down towards you will cause the helicopter to descend Helicopter Descends Helicopter Descends Helicopter Descends ...

Page 15: ...e helicopter nose to rotate left counterclockwise Nose Rotates Left Nose Rotates Left Nose Rotates Left Moving the tail rotor stick towards the right will cause the helicopter nose to rotate right clockwise Nose Rotates Right Nose Rotates Right Nose Rotates Right ...

Page 16: ...n Allow 30 seconds for the transmitter to initialize Electric motors are very dangerous Do not work on the model while the flight battery is plugged in as interference may cause the main rotor blades to spin possibly causing injury to yourself Slide the flight battery into the battery compartment and close the battery door ...

Page 17: ...After 10 seconds you can place the helicopter on its skids for takeoff Your Novus helicopter has a safe start feature built in that prevents the motor from activating unless the collective stick has been lowered to the lowest position If the motor won t run and turn the main blades please make sure the collective stick is all the way down and leave it there for a couple of seconds Then try moving ...

Page 18: ...elicopter in the crash The main rotor blades carry a lot of RPM and inertia during flight Cutting the power to the main rotor blades will prevent most of the crash damage Takeoff Slowly add power observe the model and make all of the necessary corrections to keep the model level If you feel a trim adjustment is needed lower the throttle to idle and make trim adjustments before lifting off for the ...

Page 19: ...which is called a pirouette The helicopter can drift during these so make sure you have plenty of room when you first start practicing Nose in Hovering After pirouettes it s time to move on to nose in hovering Take off and climb to 10 feet 3m Practice half pirouettes from tail in to nose in hovering and try to lengthen the delay in between This will give you a little practice nose in and still giv...

Page 20: ...To adjust the stick length hold onto the lower portion of the stick and turn the upper portion counterclockwise to unlock and separate the upper stick end from the lower stick end Rotate the upper stick end to adjust the length Once you have the desired stick length set hold onto the upper stick end to prevent it from rotating and tighten the lower stick against the upper stick end to lock it into...

Page 21: ...directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or via facsimile at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax If ordering via fax include a Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date for payment Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Ch...

Page 22: ...22 2 Main Frame Exploded View 25 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 32 33 33 34 35 EXPLODED VIEW EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 23: ...23 1 1 2 2 3 3 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 Complete Screw Set Main Rotor Head Exploded View Tail Boom and Tail Rotor exploded view 12 14 14 15 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 22 23 24 13 Complete Bearing Set ...

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