Throttle Hold; Control Tests - Horizon Fitness BLADE 230 S Smart Instruction Manual

Throttle Hold

Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering
on inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time
you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction
controls.

Control Tests

Ensure the throttle hold is ON when doing the direction
control tests. Test the controls prior to the first flight to
ensure the servos, linkages and parts operate correctly.
Elevator
Elevator down
Aileron
Aileron left
Collective Pitch
Collective pitch up
Motor
Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, flat and level
surface (concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always
stay clear of moving rotor blades.
CAUTION: Keep pets and other animals away
from the helicopter. Animals may injure themselves
if they attack or run toward the helicopter.
1. Confirm that throttle is at full low position.
2. Turn Throttle Hold OFF.
WARNING: Stay at least 30 feet (10 meters)
away from the helicopter when the motor is
running. Do not attempt to fly the helicopter at
this time.
Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the
helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both.
The blades will continue to spin briefly when throttle hold
is activated.
If the controls do not react as shown in the illustrations
below, confirm the transmitter is programmed correctly
before continuing on to the Motor test.
Left Side View
Rear View
Rear View
Collective pitch down
3. Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to
spin. The main blades should spin clockwise when
viewing the helicopter from the top. The tail rotor
blades should spin counterclockwise when viewing the
helicopter from the right side.
NOTICE: If the main rotor blades are spinning
counterclockwise, reduce the throttle to low immediately.
Disconnect the battery from the helicopter and reverse
any two motor wire connections to the ESC and repeat
the motor control test.
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Elevator up
Aileron right
Left Side View
Rear View
Rear View
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