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NOTICE
● The instruction manual, warranties and other associated documentation are subject
to change without notice. Hobbico assumes no responsibility for inadvertent errors to
this manual.
● Heli-Max products are to be used by ages 14 and over.
Entire Contents © 2013 Hobbico
®
, Inc.
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HMXE0852 RTF HMXE0853 Tx-R
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
● The instruction manual, warranties and other associated documentation are subject to change without notice. Hobbico assumes no responsibility for inadvertent errors to this manual. ● Heli-Max products are to be used by ages 14 and over. ® Entire Contents © 2013 Hobbico , Inc. - Page 2 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max EC145 Helicopter. We are certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at: helihotline@hobbico.com.
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Page 3: Safety Precautions
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the EC145 visit the Heli-Max website at www.helimax-rc.com. Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the EC145 helicopter. If there is any new technical information, changes or important updates to this model, a “tech notice” box will appear on the page. -
Page 4: Battery Warnings
Further, Heli-Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Heli-Max has no control over the fi nal assembly or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability... -
Page 5: Kit Contents
Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible. ® KIT CONTENTS KIT CONTENTS 1. Heli-Max TX 610 Transmitter and Manual (not included in HMXE0853) 2. EC145 Helicopter 3. 600 mAh LiPo Flight Battery 4. Adjustable LiPo Battery Charger with Wall Adaptor 5. -
Page 6: Specifications
fl ight battery. Toward the end of a fl ight you will notice a slight power reduction. Land the model immediately. The fl ight time of the EC145 can be as long as 6 minutes (Standard Hover) but this will vary depending on your fl... - Page 7 Transmitter (RTF model) Please fully read the transmitter manual included with your helicopter to learn more about how to use and adjust your TX610. Important Transmitter Functions The Throttle Hold Switch (HOLD/ FLAP) is used to disable the power output of the motor but has no effect on the other controls.
- Page 8 Stick Controls Throttle/Collective (Pitch) Tail (Rudder) Left and Right Cyclic (Aileron)
- Page 9 (see how this is done in the TX610 Manual). If you decide to do a system reset, the factory setup numbers for the Heli-Max EC145 are listed here. Below are the factory default parameters (Model Memory 8) for your EC145 Helicopter.
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Page 10: Install Batteries In The Transmitter
® GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Install Batteries In The Transmitter Remove the battery cover from the back of the transmitter and install eight “AA” batteries into the transmitter. Double- check the polarity of each battery before replacing the battery cover. -
Page 11: Install The Flight Battery
Now is a good time to make sure the electronic trim buttons on the transmitter are centered. We do not need to use them as the incredible Heli-Max TAGS™ system controls all fl ight center trims. - Page 12 Now is a good time to turn on the HOLD/FLAP switch until you are ready to start fl ying. To learn more about fl ying your EC145, skip forward to the “Flying Your EC145” portion of the manual.
- Page 13 We have listed the setup of a Futaba T6J transmitter. It’s also worth noting that even though the EC145 uses 120 degree CCPM (cyclic-collective-pitch- mixing), with the Heli-Max TAGS system you must select the 90 degree swash arrangement. In a Futaba system this is called H-1 or 1-S under swash type.
- Page 14 ® We have also included a basic setup for Spektrum users as well. EC-145 / Spektrum DX6i AILE ELEV THRO RUDD GYRO PITC Type HELI Reverse Dual Rates (D/R) 100/80 100/80 100/100 Exponential (EXPO) POS 10 POS 10 Travel Adjustment 100% 100% 100%...
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Page 15: Slow Pirouettes
During “spool up,” it is important to note that the torque of the main blades can cause the helicopter to rotate slightly clockwise. This is normal. Your EC145 has the incredible Heli-Max TAGS system. The TAGS system takes care of all center trim functions of the transmitter. Having said this you do not need, or want, to move or adjust the trim buttons during fl... -
Page 16: Forward Flight
the helicopter to the side and turning back. Then fl y back to the other side in straight lines. You can try rotating the helicopter around 360°, which is called a pirouette. The helicopter can drift during this maneuver so make certain you have plenty of room when you fi... -
Page 18: Parts List
® PARTS LIST PARTS LIST Parts List in Key Number Order Key # Stock No. Description HMXE2225 Rotor Head Set HMXE2232 Feathering Shaft Set HMXE2229 681 Bearing Set HMXE2118 Servo Arm Set HMXE2231 Screw Set HMXE2226 Main Blade Set HMXE2233 Pitch Lever Set HMXE2107 Main Shaft Set... -
Page 19: Exploded View
® EXPLODED VIEW EXPLODED VIEW... - Page 20 Hobbico, ® Inc., Champaign, IL, 61826, U.S.A. EC145 and eurocopter are trademarks of EUROCOPTER. The body design of the helicopter is subject to intellectual property owned by EUROCOPTER. Reproduction authorized by EUROCOPTER. © 2013 Hobbico, Inc. 3222867 HMXE0852 RTF HMXE0853 Tx-R...
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