MTC8209 ORANGE MTC8210 GREEN Entire contents © 2003 Megatech HeliChopper Manual.
If you have questions about operating or installing your new Megatech product, or if you are missing parts... Please Call Megatech First! Table of Contents DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE Call our Customer Service Department at: (201) 662-2800 10:00am - 5:00pm, EST Monday through Friday (except holidays) Technical assistance is also available on-line at www.megatech.com or by e-mail to info@megatech.com Congratulations on your purchase of a Megatech® HeliChopperTM.
Important! Before you begin, please read the warnings listed on the following page. Failure to comply with the following recommendations could lead to bodily harm or injury. The Megatech HeliChopper is not intended for those under 12 years of age without proper adult supervision. Please read these before operating your HeliChopper. • • • • • • • • • • • Safety Warnings Safety Warnings manner. When flying, you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you.
Your HeliChopper Package • • • Always have an adult install the batteries into the transmitter and charger/heliport. Never mix old and new batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries for the charger/heliport or the transmitter. Avoid mixing alkaline and other types of batteries. After every two or three flights, let your HeliChopper cool down for 10-15 minutes. This will help prolong the life of your helicopter. Always remove the batteries from your charger when you finish flying for the day.
1 5 2 3 6 5 NOTE: Keep the box and packaging to Bottom safely store your HeliChopper 4 between flights. Proper storage will prevent the rotors from warping and help maintain flight performance. Installing the Batteries Using a Philips screwdriver, unscrew the battery hatch. Paying careful attention to their direction, install 8 D-size alkaline batteries. Reattach the battery hatch and securely tighten the screws.
Preparing for Flight 6 3. 4. 5. 6. Place the HeliChopper onto the Charger/Heliport. Move the switch on the Charger/Heliport to the “On” position. The red light should start blinking. This indicates that it is charging the batteries on your HeliChopper. When the red light stops flashing and a green light begins to glow, your battery is fully charged. You may now disconnect the HeliChopper from the Charger/ Heliport. 4 7 Switch in Off position. Charger Link plugged in.
3. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Flying and Landing 4. 7 Slide the switch on the HeliChopper to the “On” position (all the way to the right or front of the helicopter). Always switch on the transmitter before you switch on the helicopter. Center the helicopter on the Charger/Heliport with the landing gear straddling the “H” as shown. This is important. It keeps the HeliChopper from sliding before it lifts off. Step back at least 5 yards and face the helicopter.
CAUSE 1. Power switch is in the “off” position. 2. Batteries are incorrectly installed. 3. Batteries are exhausted. 1. Charge nozzle is not properly plugged into the charge port on the HeliChopper. 2. Power switch on charger is in the “off” position. 3. Batteries are exhausted. 1. Radio control transmitter is not turned on. 2. Transmitter PROBLEM No power to radio control transmitter or charger. HeliChopper Manual.indd 8 No blinking red light when charging. Chopper is not under control.
HeliChopper Manual.indd 9 HeliChopper crashed to the ground while landing. 1. HeliChopper needs time to steady and balance itself. Helicopter can not rotate left or right. 1. You may have released the throttle/trigger too quickly or too far. 2. Battery is losing power. 1. Charger Battery life is nearly exhausted. 2. Battery pack is not fully charged. Chopper is not flying high enough. 1. Try again and release the trigger more slowly to allow the helicopter to slow and spiral down for a landing. 1.
Obtaining Spare Parts 10 Ordering Spare Parts Spare, repair and replacement parts are readily available for your aircraft. Should you need parts, visit your local hobby dealer first. If unavailable, you may contact Megatech. Use this sheet as a guide.
Megatech® Limited Warranty This warranty is void if the product in question has been altered or repaired by anyone other than Megatech International or an authorized agent. Under no circumstances will Megatech International or any of its representatives be held liable for injury to persons or property damage resulting from assembly or use of the product. Megatech is not liable if any outside radio frequencies interfere with the product’s frequency causing loss of control.
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