Helion Invictus 10MT, Owner'S Manual And Exploded Views

ADJUSTING AND TUNING YOUR INVICTUS 10M

SAFETY TIPS

GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE...

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Although great for fi rst time users, Helion RC products are indeed advanced radio controlled vehicles with sensitive electronics and 
moving parts capable of causing injury if used improperly. Always use caution and common sense as failure to operate your Helion 
RC product in a safe and responsible manner can result in damage to the product or other properties. Therefore this product is not 
intended for use or maintenance by children without direct adult supervision. Helion RC and your hobby dealer shall not be liable 
for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, arising from the use, misuse, or abuse of this 
product or any product required to operate or maintain it.

•  Do not operate your vehicle in rain, electrical, or thunder storms.
•  The vehicle should never be turned ON without the transmitter being turned ON.
•  Never operate your vehicle when with low transmitter batteries.

› Indicated by fl ashing LED on the transmitter.

•  Always check for proper radio system operation (steering and throttle) prior to letting go of the vehicle. If the vehicle does not 

respond properly to transmitter input, turn the vehicle OFF and inspect all connections and operating environment. Also see the 
Troubleshooting guide in this manual.

•  Optimal enjoyment and safety will occur in a dry (no puddles), open environment away from traffi c, and cars (never run into the 

street for any reason).

•  Always turn off both transmitter and ESC and disconnect the battery from the ESC after use.
•  Exercise extreme caution when touching the motor and battery connectors immediately after running your vehicle, they may be 

HOT and cause a burn.

•  Always allow the motor in your vehicle to cool before using again.

NOTE: Only use genuine replacement or aftermarket parts available from your local hobby dealer to ensure proper opera-
tion of your Helion RC product.

The Invictus 10MT has been engineered with some available tuning options listed here for reference. The default confi guration has 
been chosen to provide what we feel is the most enjoyable experience for most operating conditions. However we do encourage 
experimentation and testing as that’s where the real fun begins!

Ride height adjustment: 

It is possible to adjust the ride height of your Invictus 10MT by installing and or removing adjustment 

clips located directly above the shock springs.

•  Adding more clips will raise the ride height of the vehicle and if done excessively may decrease stability. 
•  Removing clips will lower the ride height and may cause the chassis to drag on the ground.
•  It is ideal to have the drive shafts above level but still allow the shocks to extend when you lift the truck while the vehicle is sit-

ting on a fl at surface with the body installed. Add or remove clips to achieve the desired ride height.

Upper Shock Position: 

There are two shock installation locations for the top mounting location of the shock towers. The de-

fault position is outside (located farther from the centerline of the chassis). Moving the shock mounting location to the inner location 
will result in a slightly less responsive feel on the front or rear of the vehicle but it will be a little more stable.

Lower Shock Position:

 There are two shock installation locations for the lower mounting location of the shocks in the suspen-

sion arm. The default location is inside. Moving the shocks to the outside location will result in a slightly less responsive feel on the 
front or rear of the vehicle but become a little more stable. This change will also decrease the vehicle’s articulation and you will no-
tice less body roll. Always check and adjust, if necessary, the ride height of your vehicle after moving the shock mounting locations.

Battery mounting: 

Your vehicle comes equipped with and default mount setting for a 8-Cell NiMH hump battery. It is also pos-

sible to fi t lower cell count NiMH batteries and also 2-3s LiPo batteries (we highly recommend hard cased batteries that resist wear). 
Ensure the foam block is in place to keep the battery pack from changing position in the battery tray. 

Body Mount Height: 

The body mounts are capable of vertical adjustment with many height options available. The default set-

ting allows for the lowest body position while maintaining component clearance. Adjust the body mounts to achieve a desired look, 
we recommend the lowest possible mounting for best performance.

General Care:

•  Always use clean, dry cloth or soft bristle brush to clean your equipment.
•  Never use chemical cleansers to avoid damage to the sensitive electronics and plastics.

Maintenance:

We want you to enjoy your product to its fullest potential. For this to happen it is important to keep your product clean and properly 
maintained. Lack of cleaning and maintenance can cause component failure. For best and continued performance from your product 
it is recommended to briefl y inspect your product for damage every few runs. Typically, a good time to do this is when changing the 
battery or while it is charging. If a problem is discovered, stop use immediately and perform repairs or seek assistance. Continued