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Heli-Max Novus 200 FP Instruction Manual

Novus 200 fp 2.4ghz rtf
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Novus 200 FP 2.4GHz RTF
Specifications
Length:
Width:
Height:
Entire Contents © 2011 Hobbico
Instruction Manual
16.54 in
[420 mm]
3.54 in
[90 mm]
5.9 in
[150 mm]
, Inc.
®
™
Rotor Span:
15.28 in
Weight:
5.82 oz.
(with supplied flight battery)
®
[388mm]
[165g]
HMXE0809

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  • Page 1 ® ™ Novus 200 FP 2.4GHz RTF Instruction Manual Specifications Length: 16.54 in [420 mm] Rotor Span: 15.28 in [388mm] Width: 3.54 in [90 mm] Weight: 5.82 oz. [165g] (with supplied flight battery) Height: 5.9 in [150 mm] Entire Contents © 2011 Hobbico ®...

  • Page 2: Important Precautions

    ® IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ● Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement part (GPMP0411). ● Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs. ● Never charge in excess of 4.20V per cell. ●...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    In that Heli-Max has no control over the fi nal assembly or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the fi...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ® TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ........2 WARRANTY.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious injury. When choosing a fl ying site for your Novus 200 FP, stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID fl ying in or near crowded areas. DO NOT fl y close to people, children or pets.

  • Page 6: Additional Items Required

    KIT INSPECTION KIT INSPECTION Before starting assembly, take an inventory of the Novus 200 FP to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support.

  • Page 7: Transmitter Features

    ® TRANSMITTER FEATURES TRANSMITTER FEATURES...

  • Page 8: Install The Transmitter Batteries

    ® INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ❏ To open the battery compartment push inward and pull downward on the battery cover. Carefully remove the battery holder and install eight AA batteries. Double check the polarity of each battery and ensure that the battery holder is connected to the transmitter.

  • Page 9: Charging The Flight Battery

    ® CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max Novus Helicopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any diffi culties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset.
  • Page 10 ❏ Plug the battery into the charger. The “charging” indicator light will start fl ashing green and a short tone will be emitted indicating that the battery is being charged. Once the battery is completely charged, the charge indicator light will turn solid green and a short tone will be emitted. Disconnect the battery from the charger.

  • Page 11: Lithium Battery Handling & Usage

    ® LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE WARNING! Read this entire page. Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and may cause bodily harm! ● Land your model immediately when the battery begins to lose power.

  • Page 12: Transmitter Controls

    ® TRANSMITTER CONTROLS TRANSMITTER CONTROLS All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you. This is the best way to fl y in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction. Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose-in.
  • Page 13 Moving the cyclic stick right will cause the helicopter to tilt right and start moving that direction. Helicopter Moves Right Helicopter Moves Right Helicopter Moves Right Moving the cyclic stick left will cause the helicopter to tilt left and start moving that direction.
  • Page 14 Moving the cyclic stick forward (away from you) will cause the helicopter to tilt forward and start moving that Helicopter Moves Forward Helicopter Moves Forward Helicopter Moves Forward direction. Moving the collective stick up (away from you) will cause the helicopter to climb higher.
  • Page 15 Moving the tail rotor stick towards the left will cause the helicopter nose to rotate left (counterclockwise). Nose Rotates Left Nose Rotates Left Nose Rotates Left Moving the tail rotor stick towards the right will cause the helicopter nose to rotate right (clockwise).

  • Page 16: Turning The Model On

    ® TURNING THE MODEL ON TURNING THE MODEL ON ❏ Move the throttle stick to the lowest position and then turn the transmitter on. Allow 30 seconds for the transmitter to initialize. Electric motors are very dangerous. Do not work on the model while the fl...
  • Page 17 ❏ Verify that the throttle is in its lowest position on the transmitter. With the helicopter on its side, connect the battery to the helicopter. Allow the helicopter to remain still for 10 seconds during initialization. After 10 seconds you can place the helicopter on its skids for takeoff.

  • Page 18: Flying

    Novus should be fl own in a large area of at least 75 feet [15.25m] square with no obstacles. The Novus 200 FP is lightweight and due to this it does not fl y well in ground effect (air disturbance when the model helicopter is hovered below 1 foot [30cm]).
  • Page 19 Landing Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the helicopter settles onto the ground. Basic Maneuvers Once you become comfortable with hovering at different orientations and landing, it’s time to move on to more advanced maneuvers. Slow Pirouettes –...

  • Page 20: Transmitter Information

    ® TRANSMITTER INFORMATION TRANSMITTER INFORMATION Transmitter Specifi cations: ● 2.4GHz FHSS ● 4 Channel Encoder ● 100mW Output Power ● Automatic Linking ● 230mAh Current Drain ● Requires (8) AA Alkaline Batteries (Rechargeable AA cells can be used) Stick Length Adjustment To adjust the stick length hold onto the lower portion of the stick and turn the upper portion counterclockwise to unlock and separate the upper stick end from the lower stick end.

  • Page 21: Ordering Replacement Parts

    ® ORDERING PARTS ORDERING PARTS Replacement parts for the Heli-Max Novus 200 FP are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer. To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com.

  • Page 22: Exploded View

    ® EXPLODED VIEW EXPLODED VIEW Main Frame Exploded View...
  • Page 23 Main Rotor Head Exploded View Tail Boom and Tail Rotor exploded view 4 - Complete Screw Set 13 - Complete Bearing Set...

  • Page 24: Parts List

    CNC Main Blade Grips Novus 200 FP HMXE9010 CNC Head Block Novus 200 FP HMXE8348 Feathering Shaft Novus 200 FP HMXE7815 Flybar with Carrier and Flybar Weights Novus 200 FP HMXE4131 Head Linkage Guide Novus 200 FP HMXE8353 Main Shaft Novus 200 FP HMXE8346...

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