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® ™ Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
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NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superfi...
Optional Parts List ............22 Control Tests ..............8 Limited Warranty ............23 Pre-Flight Checklist ............9 Warranty and Service Contact Information ......24 Flying the Blade Fusion 270 ..........9 FCC Information ..............24 Gyro Gain Adjustment .............10 IC Information ..............24 Tail Belt Tension .............10 Compliance Information for the European Union ....24 Post-Flight Inspections and Maintenance ......10...
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist ❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst • Remove and inspect contents ❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the ESC • Begin charging the fl ight battery (not included) ❏ Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly •...
Transmitter Setup (Bind-N-Fly Basic) ® Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fl y the helicopter. Always start by creating a new model in the transmitter to ensure no existing settings are inadvertently used. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the ™...
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DX6G2, DX6e, DX7G2, DX8G2, DX9, iX12, DX18, DX20 SYSTEM SETUP FUNCTION LIST Servo Setup Model Type HELI Channel Travel Reverse Channel Travel Reverse Swash Type Normal 100/100 Normal 100/100 Normal F-Mode Setup 100/100 Normal AX2* 100/100 Normal Switch 1 Switch B 100/100 Normal AX3*...
Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle. 7. Do not move the helicopter until the AR636A initializes. The swashplate will center, indicating that the unit 2. Power on the transmitter. is ready. The AR636A status LED will illuminate once 3.
Throttle Hold Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering on helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both. inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time you The blades will continue to spin briefl y when throttle hold is need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls.
fl ying. Takeoff The Blade Fusion 270 is intended to be fl own outdoors by Deliberately increase throttle and establish a hover experienced pilots at least 24” (0.6 meter) high, outside of ground effect.
Establish a low level hover. Deliberately lower the throttle until the helicopter lands. WARNING: Do not use wooden main blades with the Blade Fusion 270 or injury and/or property When the helicopter is in stunt mode: damage could occur. Only use Blade Fusion 270 •...
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Advanced Settings (AR636A only) The Fusion 270 default settings are appropriate for most users. We recommend fl ying with the default parameters before making any adjustments. WARNING: Always disconnect the motor wires from the ESC before performing the following steps. After completing the adjustments, reconnect the motor wires to the ESC before attempting to fl...
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Entering Gain Adjustment Mode (AR636A only) ™ Spektrum Transmitters: 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. 2. Power ON the transmitter. 3. Install the fl ight battery on the helicopter frame, securing it with the hook and loop strap. 4.
Servo Adjustment (AR636A only) Your Blade Fusion 270 helicopter was setup at the factory Adjusting the Servo Neutral Position and test fl own. The servo adjustment steps are usually only With the model in Servo Adjustment Mode, the control stick...
Trim Flight (AR636A only) Perform this procedure if the model is not performing well or has been recently rebuilt from a crash. The trim fl ight procedure was performed during the factory test fl ight and only needs to be performed if you notice the model is not returning to level consistently or if the model does not remain still during stationary pirouettes.
To perform the calibration procedure below, the Spektrum ™ AR636 receiver installed in the Blade Fusion 270 must have the most recent fi rmware. Receiver fi rmware updates and instructions are available under “PC Firmware Updates” at www.spektrumrc.com/technology/AS3X.aspx. The transmitter/receiver programming cable (SPMA3065) is required to update the receiver fi...
Almost-Ready-to-Fly Assembly 1. Begin assembly by removing the gyro plate from the rear of the frame. 2. Center the three swash servos and install the servo arms and linkage balls as shown. 3. Mount the cyclic servos to the bearing blocks as shown.
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5. Attach the tail servo mount to the tail servo. 6. Center the tail servo and attach the servo arm to the servo. Attach the ball end to the servo arm. 7. Mount the tail servo assembly to the inside of the right frame side, as shown.
Optional AR7210BX Setup (ARF version) ™ ® The following table provides the settings for the Spektrum AR7210BX DSMX Flybarless Control System when used in ™ conjunction with Spektrum H3050 and H3060 digital servos. NOTICE: Always follow the manual included with the fl ight controller to perform a Factory Reset of the AR7210BX prior to beginning a new model setup.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Low fl ight battery or transmitter Fully charge or replace the fl ight battery and/or transmitter batteries battery voltage AR636A is not in bind mode Make sure the bind plug is connected to the AR636A BND/DAT port Helicopter will not Power on the transmitter while holding the Trainer/Bind switch.
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address Purchase Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/ (Repairs and Repair Requests) productsupport@horizonhobby.com Horizon Product Support United States 4105 Fieldstone Rd (Product Technical Assistance) of America 877-504-0233 Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA websales@horizonhobby.com Sales 800-338-4639...
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