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- Page 1 500 3D Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
- Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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: The purpose of safety symbols is to atttract your attention to possible dangers.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WARNING: This helicopter is equipped with carbon fiber blades that spin at very high RPM. Always follow all safety precautions found in this manual. *Transmitter, Li-Po, AA Batteries and Charger not included with BNF Basic Version Table of Contents Blade 500 3D Specifications Charging the Flight Battery ................ -
Page 4: Charging The Flight Battery
Charging the Flight Battery The Blade® 500 3D BNF comes with a Li-Po DC balancing charger and 6S Li-Po battery. Use only Horizon Hobby approved battery packs and chargers compatible with this product. Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire. When charging, ensure the battery is on a heat-resistant surface. Charge the flight battery before binding the... -
Page 5: Charging Warnings
Charging Warnings CAUTION: Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury, and/or property damage. • By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries. • If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire. -
Page 6: Transmitter Setup
Transmitter Setup Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i, DX7/DX7se, DX7s and DX8. The Spektrum model files for AirWare™ transmitters are also available for download on the Spektrum Community website. CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel. Spektrum DX6i SETUP LIST ADJUST LIST Model Type Reverse Swash Type... - Page 7 Transmitter Setup Spektrum DX7s SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Switch Select F Mode Setup Warnings Frame Rate 3 Servos All Switches Flight Mode — F Helicopter Throttle —Over 10 11ms Mode Hold — Hold Stunt 1—Active DSMX Hold—Active Alarm—Tone/Vibe FUNCTION LIST SERVO SETUP D/R AND EXPO...
- Page 8 Transmitter Setup Spektrum DX8 SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Switch Select F Mode Setup Trim Step Warnings Frame Rate Helicopter 3 Servos 120 All Switches INH Flight Mode — F Mode THR 5 Throttle —Over 10 11ms Hold — Hold AIL 5 Stunt 1—Act DSMX...
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Page 9: Transmitter And Receiver Binding
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. The Blade 500 3D RTF transmitter and receiver are bound at the factory. Should you need to re-bind the transmitter and receiver, follow the steps below. -
Page 10: Rudder Control Test
Rudder Control Test 1. Disconnect any two main motor wires from the ESC. 2. Power on the transmitter. 3. Make sure the transmitter is in Normal Mode. 4. Connect the flight battery to the ESC. 5. Move the rudder control to the right. The tail rotor blades move as shown. If they do not move as shown, reverse the rudder channel in the transmitter (refer to your transmitter manual for instructions). -
Page 11: Motor Control Test
Move the throttle hold switch to the ON position. 5. Turn TH HOLD on. Disconnect the battery from the helicopter and reverse any two motor wire connections to the ESC. Blade 500 3D Pre-Flight Checklist ❏ Check all screws and ensure that they are tight ❏ Check all wire connections ❏ Check belt tension and ensure that it is tight ❏... -
Page 12: Low Voltage Cutoff (Lvc)
• Always keep moving parts clean. • Always avoid flying in inclement weather such as rain. WARNING: Always use Horizon approved carbon fiber Main Rotor Blades with the Blade 500 3D to avoid injury and/or property damage. Adjusting the Drive Belt Tension Belt tension that is too tight results in loss of power and causes the belt to wear more quickly. Tension that is too loose can cause belt damage and loss of... -
Page 13: Blade 500 3D Post-Crash Check List
Blade 500 3D Post-Crash Check List ❏ Inspect and identify all damaged parts ❏ Make sure the main blade and tail rotor blade directions are correct. ❏ Replace all damaged parts ❏ Tighten the main blade bolts through the nylon in the locknut. ❏ Use threadlock on all metal to metal connections. ❏ Thread the flybar paddles all the way on to the flybar. ❏ Firmly tighten the spindle bolts after repairs. ❏ Tighten the flybar weight setscrews. ❏ Tighten the upper and lower main shaft bolts through the nylon in the locknut. -
Page 14: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
Customer Service Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Address Phone Number / Email Address United States 4105 Fieldstone Rd (800) 338-4639 Sales Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA sales@horizonhobby.com Units 1-4 Ployters Rd +44 (0) 1279 641 097 United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Staple Tye sales@horizonhobby.co.uk Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NS, United Kingdom... -
Page 15: Compliance Information For The European Union
(includes Spektrum DX6i Transmitter Equipment class: with Spektrum AR6210 Receiver) BLH1800M1 Blade 500 3D RTF Mode 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the require- (includes Spektrum DX6i Transmitter with Spektrum AR6210 ments of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the Receiver) European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:... -
Page 19: Parts List
Parts List / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio Head Explosion/ Explosionszeichnung Rotorkopf / Vue éclatée de la tête/ Vista esplosa della testa Part # English Deutsch Françias Italiano Amortisseurs 80 degrés (4) : B500 BLH1802 80 Degree Dampers (4): B500 3D/X Blade 80° Dämpfer (4): B500 3D/X 80 Smorzatori angolari (4): B500 3D/X 3D/X One-Way Bearing Hub with One way Moyeu de roue libre/roue libre : B500 Mozzo ingranaggio di autorotazione con BLH1803... - Page 20 Main Frame Explosion / Explosionzeichnung Rumpf / Vue éclatée de la cellule principale / Vista esplosa telaio principale Part # English Deutsch Françias Italiano Blade Carbon Hauptrahmen Set: BLH1839 CF Main Frame Set: B500 3D/X Set de cellule principale CF : B500 3D/X Set telaio principale CF: B500 3D/X B500 3D/X Blade Kabinenhaubenhalter : B500 BLH1841 Canopy Mounts: B500 3D/X Supports de bulle : B500 3D/X Montanti calottina: B500 3D/X 3D/X Blade Aluminum Motorhalter : B500...
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Page 21: Optional Parts
Bearings / Lager / Roulements à billes / Cuscinetti Part # English Deutsch Françias Italiano EFLH1115 3x6x2.5 Bearing (2) Blade 3x6x2,5 Kugellager(2) Roulement 3×6×2,5 (2) 3×6×2.5 Cuscinetto (2) BLH1605 4x8x3 Bearing (2) Blade 4x8x3 Kugellager (2) Roulement 4×8×3 (2) 4×8×3 Cuscinetto (2) BLH1642 5x10x4 Bearing (2) Blade 5x10x4 Kugellager (2) - Page 22 Optional Parts / Optionale Bauteile / Pièces optionnelles / Pezzi opzionali Part # English Deutsch Françias Italiano Aluminum Canopy Mounts: B500 Blade Aluminium Kabinenhaubenhalter Supports de bulle en aluminium : B500 BLH1841A Montanti calottina in alluminio: B500 3D/X 3D/X : B500 3D/X 3D/X Blade Kufengestell schwarz : B500 Jeu de train d'atterrissage principal, noir : Set del carrello di atterraggio, nero: B500 BLH1845B Landing Gear Set Black: B500 3D/X 3D/X...
- Page 24 ©2012 Horizon Hobby, Inc. Blade, DSM, DSM2, Celectra, AirWare and EC3 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. DSMX is a trademark of Horizon Hobby, Inc., registered in the US. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan US 7, 391, 320. Other patents pending. Created 5/12 30939 BLH1800/BLH1850...
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