MegaTech MTC8210 User's Manual
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1. MTC8209 ORANGE MTC8210 GREEN www megatech com Entire contents 2003 Megatech HeliChopper Manual indd 1 10 14 2003 12 37 29 PM HeliChopper Manual indd 2 Zu 42 Ki v 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 HeliChopper The self stabilizing GyroHelix rotor design makes the HeliChopper the easiest to fly radio control helicopter ever offered Flying has never been more fun Get ready to launch into a new world of high flying excitement Your new HeliChopper comes completely assembled and within minutes of opening the box it will be ready to soar through the sky at heights up to 60 feet You simply charge the batteries and take off on your new adventure Please read this entire flight manual carefully before you attempt to fly your HeliChopper If you experience any problems DO NOT take your HeliChopper back to the store Call one of our MegaTechnicians at 1 888 MEGA 911 or send an e mail to info megatech com 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 DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE TABLE OF CONTENTS Satety Warnings EE 3 Getting Acquainted with your2. 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 e After every two or three flights let your HeliChopper cool down for 10 15 minutes This will help prolong the life of your helicopter e Always remove the batteries from your charger when you finish flying for the day Do not store batteries inside the charger or transmitter 4 First make sure the contents of your package are complete HELICOPTER A Radio Control Transmitter B Charger Heliport C HeliChopper Your HeliChopper Package Fuselage Main Rotor Landing Gear Charging Port Charging Off On Switch Tail Rotor A bes ue SN CHARGER HELIPORT 1 Launch Pad 2 On Off Switch 3 Charger Link 4 Battery Compartment Bottom HeliChopper Manual indd 4 10 14 2003 12 41 42 PM CONTROLLER 1 Antenna 2 Power Light 3 Battery Hatch 4 On Off Switch 5 Trigger Throttle 6 Directional Control Knob NOTE Keep the box and packaging to safely store your HeliChopper between flights Proper storage will prevent the rotors from warping and help maintain flight performance The Charger Heliport Using a Philips screwdriver unscrew the battery hatch Paying careful attention to their direction install 8 D size alkaline batte
3. visit your local hobby dealer first If unavailable you may contact Megatech Use this sheet as a guide Part Number Description 8209 01 Main Rotor Blade Orange 8210 01 Main Rotor Blade Green 8209 02 Tail Rotor Blade Orange 8210 02 Tail Rotor Blade Green 8209 03 Transmitter Orange 8210 03 Transmitter Green 8210 04 Rechargeable Ni MH Heli Battery Pack 8209 05 Landing Gear Orange 8210 05 Landing Gear Green 8210 06 Transmitter Battery Hatch 8209 07 Base Heliport Orange 8210 07 Base Heliport Green 8210 08 Base Heliport Battery Hatch un 9 LL UN AR JI Contact us at e Megatech Parts Department 8300 Tonnelle Avenue North Bergen NJ Telephone 201 662 2800 Fax 201 662 1450 E mail info 9 megatech com HeliChopper Manual indd 10 10 14 2003 12 52 20 PM Megatech International guarantees this item to be free from defects for a period of 90 days from date of purchase If any component of this prod uct fails to function properly due to defects in materials or manufacturing process during this 90 day period the manufacturer s obligations are limited and manufacturer can choose to either repair or replace the item 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
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5. 4 Installing the Batteries gy A ie cn SE 5 Cilisimaing tigesisatteries me EE en 5 Preparing korYour First ue 0 6 COD DC eerie i o MR Accel 6 Landing 10 DC 7 Y alios S INO OMNIA Cs eee cay ck neers o c emm LS 8 opare Pano E 10 NUT ex eee ae aaa neater Ne oem ase eet en seat Lee LEE 10 Limited Warranty e a a cr Lr cL Uu MT 11 10 14 2003 12 39 15 PM n i A Important Before you begin please read the warnings 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 e listed on the following page Failure to comply with the A Please read these before operating your HeliChopper A You alone are responsible for operating your helicopter in a safe manner When flying you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you Follow these basic safety guidelines at all times The spinning main rotor and tail rotor on this aircraft can be dangerous When operating flying always be aware of the spinning rotors Be careful not to let them come close to your body other people or loose clothing Keep your hands fingers and any article of clothing away from the rotors Keep spectators behind you when flying Fly only on calm days Gusty winds and winds over 5 MPH will make it difficult 1f not impossible to cont
6. 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 Megatech International will not be held liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from an out of control model caused by use or misuse of the product Megatech International expressly excludes any and all express warranties not specifically stated here and all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of the warranties contained herein m lt Contact the Megatech International Service department before return ing any item that is defective according to the limitations listed above Please be sure to pack the returned item s carefully The customer must return the product along with proof of purchase a letter stating the prob lem the customer s address and telephone number At this point in time we will either repair the defective part or replace it and return it to the customer Return shipping and handling in the 48 contiguous states is 12 99 Shipping outside of the 48 states will be quoted by location This warranty does not cover any damage caused by use misuse altera tion accident or neglect nor does it cover normal wear and tear of the product Produ
7. ct returned to us which falls under this category will be submitted to our service department for repair We reserve the right to charge any service and parts fees incurred when repairing the item Megatech International 8300 Tonnelle Avenue North Bergen NJ 07047 201 662 2800 www megatech com HeliChopper Manual indd 11 10 14 2003 12 53 46 PM LOOK FOR THESE OTHER FINE MEGATECH PRODUCTS MTC9932 COSMIC FLYER R C EASY FLYER event MTC7702 ua OCEAN EXPLORER 1 R C SUBMARINE MTC7701 H20 ELECTRIC MINI R C SPEEDBOAT Megatech International 8300 Tonnelle Avenue North Bergen NJ 07047 201 662 2800 www megatech com HeliChopper Manual indd 12 10 14 2003 12 55 26 PM
8. move so be ready to correct HeliChopper average flight time on a full charge is between 3 and 6 minutes If your flight times are less than this you should change the 8 D size alkaline batteries in your Charger Heliport TI D d Oo fe Landing Your HeliChopper 2 Find a soft grassy area to land Although built to be incredibly tough your HeliChopper may be damaged by harsh landings To land slowly ease off on the throttle trigger until your HeliChopper starts to slowly descend in a spiral Do not ease off too much or the rotors will stop and your HeliChopper may crash HeliChopper Manualindd 7 10 14 2003 12 47 30 PM C Uonisod 00 YOJIMS O 9PI S Soloed 2715 0 8 E uonIsod 4UO O 395 c Uorbeuuoo oq J099 erqnoq T Mou ou e pesu are ANS IJEN c uonisod UO 01 YOUMS MAON NOLLVGNHIAINOO T I e JONIUSULIL c Uo JOU SI 191015082 orpew peisneuxo are soLionegq Uontsod 10 ur SI 1987602 UO YOUMS I9A 0g 2 uo yod ou KA 1odoud jou SI 9JZZOU 931209 I are SIOPE Y lt Il IA are SILY c uonisod cl 90 UI
9. om the Charger LL Heliport uc e ZS o eur Switch in Off Charger Link Charger lights position plugged in show charging is in progress Before your first flight it is important to cycle the HeliChopper s batteries at e least twice Here s how Charge the battery pack as instructed on page 5 Fully extend the transmitter antenna Next turn on the radio control transmitter first and then the receiver Always remember to turn on the transmitter first Firmly hold the helicopter at the center of the fuselage so the main rotor and tail rotor are unobstructed and away from fingers loose clothing etc Now slowly squeeze the throttle trigger on the transmitter to start the rotors spinning Continue to run the motor until it stops Allow the battery pack to cool and then recharge it again Perform this process of running the motor until the battery 1s drained at least twice The battery pack will now supply more power and your first flights will be much easier and safer 1 Fully extend the antenna on the radio control transmitter 2 Switch on the radio control transmitter red light on the transmitter will glow to indicate power Never attempt to fly 1f the red light on the transmitter 18 not glowing HeliChopper Manual indd 6 10 14 2003 12 45 31 PM 10 11 12 e Slide the switch on the HeliChopper to the position all the way to the right o
10. r 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 1s important It keeps the HeliChopper from sliding before it lifts off Step back at least 5 yards and face the helicopter Double check to make sure that your flying area 15 clear of people trees buildings electric lines or other obstructions Grip the transmitter in your left hand so that the trigger throttle is controlled by your left index finger Use your right hand to operate the Directional Control Knob Squeeze the trigger throttle gradually until the rotors begin to spin The rotors need to spin for 1 5 2 seconds to build up energy before lifting off As the helicopter lifts off it may be shaky Allow the HeliChopper to stabilize before attempting to turn Trying to turn while your helicopter is unbalanced will make it difficult to control and may lead to a crash You determine how high your HeliChopper will fly with the proportional trigger throttle The harder you squeeze the trigger the higher your helicopter will fly Turn your HeliChopper by using the Directional Control Knob like a steering wheel Turn it left to turn to the left right to turn to the right Be careful not to turn too much Small turns should be all you need to hold your HeliChopper in a stable hover NOTE Any wind will make your HeliChopper
11. ries Reattach the battery hatch and securely tighten the screws NOTE For best results replace the 8 D size alkaline batteries in the Charger Heliport after every 15 20 flights The Radio Controller Using a Philips screwdriver unscrew the battery hatch Install 6 AA alkaline batteries Be sure the batteries are properly arranged or your controller will not function Reattach the battery hatch and securely tighten the screws S9l1931eg Hulbsieuy buljjeqsu Your HeliChopper features a built in rechargeable NiMH nickel metal hydride battery that must be charged before each flight l Begin by moving the Off On switch on your HeliChopper to the Off position all the way to the left or toward the tail of the helicopter If the switch is in the On position your helicopter will not charge 2 Plug the Charger Link into the charge port beneath your HeliChopper Make sure it is securely connected or charging will not occur HeliChopper Manualindd 5 10 14 2003 12 43 34 PM e EL Place the HeliChopper onto the Charger Heliport 4 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 T 9 When the red light stops flashing and a green light begins to D low your battery is fully charged D glow your battery is fully charged eg 6 You may now disconnect the HeliChopper fr
12. rol your helicopter properly Do not attempt to disassemble or modify any of the HeliChopper s components or allow them to get wet Electrical damage may occur that could affect safe operation Only use the rechargeable battery pack provided with your HeliChopper Using any other type of battery will damage your helicopter and possibly make it dan gerous to operate Since your HeliChopper is controlled by a radio link it may be subject to inter ference from outside radio sources Do not fly your helicopter if other models are being operated on the same frequency in the area 27Mhz It is very important to always use fresh alkaline batteries in the transmitter We recommend Megatech s Golden Power battery series designed specifically for R C products Always fly your helicopter in a wide open area free from wires trees buildings and other obstructions Never fly your HeliChopper after dark Always take off from the heliport base Never hold the HeliChopper when launching A sudden wind shift could send the helicopter in your direction pos sibly resulting in injury Avoid flying in very hot or very cold weather Your HeliChopper features an automatic temperature guard When the helicopter gets too hot it will automati cally shut down and land to prevent overheating and protect the internal circuitry Un CU gt D r t lt CU Ec D del Uu HeliChopper Manualindd 3 10 14 2003 12 40 18 PM
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