Hexatron - Remote control toy Revell - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Hexatron Revell

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ordination: After the end of use, remove all batteries and separately dispose of all electrically operated devices at the communal collection centres for electrical and electronic waste. Dispose of the remaining parts with household waste. Thank you for your cooperation!

Attention: Risk from heat development and rotating parts during operation! Adult supervision is required!

Revell GmbH hereby declares that this product conforms with the basic requirements and the additional applicable provisions of Directive 1999/5/FC. The Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.revell-control.de.

Charging unit and battery

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• 6 propellers on 6 motors for smooth flight and complex manoeuvres
• Looping function
  (for experienced pilots only!)

Rechargeable lithium battery
For indoors and outdoors

Safety instructions:

This helicopter is suitable for pilots who are at least 8 years of age. Adult supervision is required when flying it.
- Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 month, Small parts. Choking hazard! Used under the direct supervision of an adult! The packaging must be saved, because it contains important information. Changes to the colour and technical modifications reserved.
Due to its design, this multicopter achieves extremely high flying speeds and needs time to slow down again! Plan your flight accordingly!
This manual must be read and understood in its entirety prior to operating the helicopter!
This multicopter is suitable for use indoors and as well as outdoors when there is no wind. Flying in wind is only recommended for experienced pilots!
- Keep your hands, face, hair and loose clothing away from the rotors.
- Switch off the remote control and multicopter when they are not in use.
- Remove the batteries from the remote control when it is not in use.
Always maintain visual contact with the multicopter in order to avoid losing control of it.
We recommend new alkali manganese batteries for the remote control. Single use batteries for this remote control can be replaced with environmentally-friendly rechargeable batteries.
- As soon as the remote control no longer functions reliably, new batteries should be inserted.

• Please keep this operating manual safe for later use.
  The user should only operate this multicpter in accordance with the Instructions for use in this operating manual.
  Do not fly the multicopter near people, animals, bodies of water or power lines.
  The charger for the LiPo battery is specially designed for the charging of the multicopter battery. The charger may only be used to charge the multicopter battery, not other batteries.
• Never allow the multicapiter to come into contact with water, because the electronics can be damaged as a result.
  Always watch the aircraft to ensure it does not fly into and injure the pilot, other people or animals.
  In general, it must be ensured that the model cannot injure anyone in consideration of potential malfunctions and defects.
  This multicopter is not suitable for people with physical or mental limitations. We recommend that persons who are unfamiliar with model multicopters commission the vehicle under the instruction of an experienced pilot.
  The multicopter range is about 50 metres. Therefore, the aircraft may never be more than 50 metres away from the pilot.

Maintenance and care:

• Please only use a clean, damp cloth to wipe off the multicopter.
• Protect the multicopter and batteries from direct sunlight and/or direct heat.

Remote control battery safety instructions:

Non-rechargeable batteries may not be charred.
- Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the remote control prior to recharging.
Rechargeable batteries may only be charged under the supervision of an adult.
The combination of different types of batteries as well as new and used batteries must be avoided.
Only recommended batteries or those of an equivalent type may be used.
- Batteries must be inserted according to the correct polarity (+ and -).
- Depleted batteries must be removed from the remote control.
- The connection terminals may not be short-circuited. Please remove the batteries from the remote control if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.

The multicopter is equipped with a rechargeable lithium polymer battery, Please observe the following safety instructions:

• Never throw LiPo batteries into a fire or store them in a hot location.
  Only use the supplied charging unit to charge the battery. The use of a different charger may lead to the permanent damage of the battery and neighbouring parts, as well as physical injury!

• Never use a charger for NiCd/NiMH batteries!
  Always ensure that the charging process takes place on a fireproof surface in a fire-resistant environment.
  Do not leave the battery unsupervised during the charging and discharging process.

• Never disassemble or alter the battery contacts. Do not damage or puncture the battery cells. There is a risk of explosion!
  The LiPo battery must be kept out of reach of children. When disposing of batteries, they must be discharged or their capacity must be fully depleted. Cover exposed terminals with adhesive tape in order to prevent short-circuiting!

Safety instructions:

The product may never be structurally modified. This may lead to it becoming damaged or posing a danger.
- Avoid the risk of danger by never operating the aircraft while sitting on the ground or in a chair. Operate the aircraft from a position that allows easy evasion if needed.

Always switch off the aircraft and the remote control after use. Otherwise, it is possible for the model to be unintentionally started.

Required batteries for the multicoptor:

Power supply: =

Rated output: DC 7.4 V/4.81 Wh Batteries: 1 x 7.4 V rechargeable LiPo battery (interchangeable) Capacity: 1600 mAh

Battery requirement for the remote control:

Power supply: —
DC9V
Batteries: 6 x 1.5 V "AA" (not included)

Charger:

Input: AC 100-240 V 50-60 Hz;

Output: DC 7.4 V=800 mA

1 MULTICOPTER

1A Rotors
1B Protective rings
1C Electronic turret

1D Landing skid
1E Battery compartment
1F Battery plug

2 REMOTE CONTROL

2A Antenna
2B Power LED 2C Not assigned
2D Thrust and clockwise/anticlockwise rotation joystick
2E ON/Off switch
2F Clockwise/anticlockwise rotation trim adjustment
26 40% speed
2H 70% speed

21 90% speed
21 Not assigned
2k light
2L 100% speed
2M Right/left banking trim adjustment
2N Forward/backward trim adjustment
20 Forward/backward and bankingJoystick
2P Button for looping
2 Battery compartment
2R Not assigned

3 INSERTING BATTERIES (REMOTE CONTROL)

3A Slide down with light pressure to open the cover.

3B Insert 6 x 1.5 V AA batteries and pay attention to the polarity, as shown in the battery compartment.

3C fit the cover again.

4 CHARGING THE MULTICOPTER

Attention: The battery and motor must cool down for 10 to 15 minutes before charging and after every flight. Otherwise they can be damaged. The charging process must be constantly monitored. Always ensure that the charging process takes place on a fireproof surface in a fire resistant environment.

• Unplug the multicapacitor from the battery, switch off the remote control and plug the charger into an outlet. The control LED on the charger illuminates green (4A).
• Remove the battery from the battery compartment (do not hold by the cable!) (4B).
  Now plug the battery into the charger. Pay attention to the polarity. Please do not use
  force, when the charging process begins, the second LED on the charger illuminates red.
• The charging process lasts approx. 150 minutes and must be continuously monitored.
  The red LED on the charger goes out as soon as the charging process is finished.
• Disconnect the battery from the charger and disconnect the charger from the mains after the charging is completed (4c).

After a charge time of approx. 150 minutes the multicopter can fly for approx. 5 minutes.

Warning notice: The battery does not normally heat up while charging. If it should become warm or even hot and/or changes to the surface begin to appear, immediately discontinue the charging process!

5 START PREPARATION

The thrust controller (left controller on the remote control) must point down before switching on (5A). Then set the ON/OFF switch (5B) on the remote control to the

ON" position and the Power LED begins to blink (5c). Connect the battery cable with the connecting cable (5d). Now the LEDs on the multicopter begin to blink. Place the multicopter on the ground so that the tail faces you and both propellers are towards the front. For the initialisation, the controller for thrust must be briefly moved all the way up and then back down again. The Power LED on the remote control now illuminates continuously.

Attention! Make sure that you place your multicopter on a level surface - the control electronics align their neutral position to the ground!

6 TRIM ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTROL

The correct trim is a basic requirement for fault-free flying behaviour of the multicopter. Its adjustment is simple, but it requires some patience and a feel for it. Please observe the following instructions precisely: Carefully move the thrust control up and raise the multicopter approximately 0.5 to 1 metre in altitude.

6A If the multicopter moves by itself slowly or quickly to the left or right ...

press the trim adjustment for banking incrementally in the opposite direction.

6B If the multicopter moves by itself slowly or quickly around its own axis ... press the trim adjustment for rotation incrementally in the opposite direction.

6C If the multicopter moves by itself slowly or quickly forwards or backwards ...

press the trim adjustment for forward and backwards flight incrementally in the opposite direction.

7 FLIGHT CONTROL

Note: Only minimal corrections of the controls are necessary for a smooth flying behaviour of the multicopter! The direction information applies if the multicopter is viewed from behind. If the multicopter is flying towards the pilot, it must be moved in the opposite direction.

7A Take off or increase altitude by carefully moving the control for thrust and rotation forward.
7B Move the thrust/rotation control back for landing or to fly lower
7C Fly forward by moving the controller for forward/backward flight and banking carefully forward.
7D Fly backward by moving the controller for forward/backward flight as well as banking carefully backward.
7E Fly to the left by moving the controller for forward/backward flight and banking carefully to the left.
7F fly to the right by moving the controller for forward/backward flight and banking carefully to the right.
76 Turn helicopter around to the left by moving the controller for thrust and rotation to the left.
7H Turn helicopter around to the right by moving the controller for thrust and rotation to the right.

Higher flight speed

For greater speed, press one of the buttons for 70% , 90% or 100% speed (71). Now the multicopter has a greater tilt, which enables higher flight speed. Please do not use this function until you have gained sufficient experience in the standard setting, because the multicopter is very sensitive, which makes a line touch necessary when controlling it.

Fly loops - advanced users only! When you have sufficiently mastered your multicopter, you can try your hand at the stunt flying function. Press the right upper shoulder button on the remote control (7) once briefly. If the multicopter is in looping mode, the remote control beeps continuously. Make sure that you have sufficient room in each direction (at least 10 metres). Also observe the safety height - fly at a height of at least 5m , as your multicopter loses height when rolling over and has to be caught and corrected afterwards!

Note: Looping is more successful when the battery capacity is near full.

Now climb to safety height. Press the control for forward and backwards flight and banking all the way forward and all the way back very quickly. The multicopter performs a forward looping manoeuvre - looping in other directions are performed corresponding to the movement of the controller. Be prepared to catch the multicopter, as the flying height, direction and speed alter rolling over depend heavily on the wind and preceding flight movements.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE FLYING

GENERAL FLYING TIPS:

• Always place the multicopter on a level surface. An inclined surface can, under certain circumstances, have a negative impact on the starting behaviour of the multicopter.
• Always operate the controls slowly and with a gentle touch.
  Always maintain visual contact with the multicopter and do not look at the remote control!
• Move the thrust control down again somewhat as soon as the multicopter lifts off from the ground. Maintain flying altitude by adjusting the thrust controller if the multicopter leaves above the thrust
• If the multicopy lowers, move the thrust control slightly upward again.
• If the multicloptec climbs, move the thrust controller down slightly.

To fly along a curve, tapping the directional controller very slightly in the respective direction often suffices. There is a general tendency during preliminary attempts at flight to operate the
multicopter's controls too aggressively. Always operate the controls slowly and carefully. Never fast and fitfully.
- Beginners should first master trimming before attempting to master the thrust controller. The multicopter does not necessarily have to fly straight at the beginning - initially, it is more important to maintain a constant height of approximately one metre above the ground by repeatedly tapping the thrust control. Only then should the pilot practice steering the multicopter left and right.

BATTERY STATUS:

• If the multicopter begins to lose thrust or the LED on the underside begins to blink, the battery is depleted. Land in order to avoid crashing.

ATTENTION!

Flying model aircraft and helicopters outdoors has required mandatory liability insurance since 2005. Contact your private liability insurer and make sure that your new and earlier models are included in your insurance coverage. Request written confirmation and keep this in a safe place. Alternatively, the DMFV offers a trial membership free of charge online at www.dmfv.aero, which includes insurance.

8 CHANGING THE PROPELLERS

If the rotor blades of the multicopter are damaged, they must be replaced. Proceed as follows:
8A Prior to installation, make sure that you do not mix up the propellors. The multicopter has 4 different propellers, which differ in colour and direction of rotation. If the propellars are mixed up, the multicopter will not fly. The two blue propellers are in front.
8B Unscrew the securing screw of the propeller anti-clockwise from the hub of the propeller and carefully remove the defective propeller from the shaft.
8C Carefully fit the new propeller on the shaft and carefully screw the securing screw on again in a clockwise motion.
8D Figure 8D shows a top view of the helicopter. The propellers are marked with a small 1 or 2 on the underside in the centre. Please assemble as follows:

Black 2 centre left

Blue 1 front left

Blue 2 front right

Black 1 centre right

Black 2 right rear

Black 1 rear left

Flight direction

The rear side of the multicopter is where the battery cable was soldered to the printed circuit board.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: The propellers do not move.

Cause: The ON/OFF switch is in the "OFF" position.
- The battery is too weak or depleted.

Set the ON/OFF switch to the "ON" position. Charge the battery.

Problem: The multicopter stops and descends during flight for no apparent reason..

Cause: The battery is too weak.

Remedy: - Charge the battery.

Problem: It isn't possible to control the multicopter using the remote control.

Cause: The ON/OFF switch is in the "OFF" position.
- The batteries were not inserted correctly.
- The batteries do not have enough power.

Remedy: Set the ON/OFF switch to the "ON" position. Check whether the batteries are inserted correctly. Insert new batteries.

Problem: The helicopter only turns on its vertical axis or rolls over when started.

Cause: Incorrect arrangement of the propellers.

Remedy: Install the propellers as outlined in the manual.

Problem: The multicopter won't fly a looping manoeuvre.

Cause: The 3-stage switch is not set to 100% , battery too weak.

Remedy: Press the 3-stage switch all the way to the right, charge the battery.

Additional tips and tricks can be found online at www_REVell-control.de.

SERVICE NOTES

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