BackFlip3D - Remote control toy Revell - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BackFlip3D Revell

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TRADEMARK OF REVELL GMBH

GERMANY Made in China

USER MANUAL

V01.05

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Control

Headless mode, even in inverted flight.
Starts from its top side or bottom side

• With different speeds and IFD lighting

Safety instructions:

Before commissioning for the first time, make sure that you have read and understood entire manual.

This model is suitable for pilots who are at least 8 years of age. Adult supervision is required when flying it.
- Warning! Not suitable for ch under 36 months. Small parts, Choking hazard!
This model is suitable for use indoors and in dry outdoor areas.
- Keep your hands, face and loose clothing away from the model during operation.
- Switch off the remote control and model when they are not in use.
Remove the batteries from the remote control and the model when they are not in use.
Always maintain visual contact with the model in order to avoid losing control of it. Inattentive and careless use can lead to considerable damage.
- Please keep this operating manual safe for later use.
The user should only operate this model in accordance with the instructions for use in this operating manual.
Do not use the model near people, animals, bodies of water or power lines.
This model is not suitable for people with physical or mental disabilities. We recommend that people who are unfamiliar with model helicopters operate the model under the guidance of an experienced user.

In general, it must be ensured that the model cannot injure anyone in consideration of potential malfunctions and defects.
The product may only be repaired or modified with approved original parts. Otherwise, the model can be damaged or pose a danger.
In order to prevent risks, always operate the model from a position which provides an easy line of retreat, if necessary.

Safety instructions for flying models:

• You are operating your aircraft in the general air traffic. As the pilot, you are responsible for your model. You are liable for your model and any damages resulting from its operation.
  damage resulting from its operation. If you want to use your aircraft commercially, you need an ascent permit.
  Before commissioning for the first time, familiarize yourself with the functions of the model.
  Check that the product is working correctly before every flight.
• observe the instructions of the manufacturer at all times.
• Always note the wind and weather conditions and any hindrances.
  You must always swerve away from manned aircraft immediately and land right away.
  Do not fly over private property owned by other people, crowds of people, military objects, hospitals, power plants, correctional facilities and similar.

• Do not fly close to airfields (<1.5 km).

• Never fly without direct visual contact with the model, it must be in the direct field of vision at all times. It is illegal to control a model using only a video image.

• Failure to observe these safety instructions may make you liable to prosecution!
  Information and additional help is available from the Association for Unmanned Air Vehicles under http://www.uavdach.org
  Flying models 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. This includes insurance.

Remote control safety instructions:

We recommend new alkali manganese batteries for the remote control. Single-use batteries for this remote control and other electrical devices operated in the home can be replaced with environmentally-friendly rechargeable batteries.
As soon as the remote control no longer functions reliably, new batteries should be inserted and/or the batteries should be charged.

Safety instructions for batteries:

• Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the remote control prior to recharging.
  Non-rechargeable batteries may not be charged.
  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.
• Remove the batteries from the remote control if they are not to be used for an extended period of time.

Charging unit safety instructions:

Non-rechargeable batteries may not be charged.
This charging unit is not suitable for people (including children) with physical or mental limitations, or those with insufficient knowledge and experience of charging units, unless under supervision or following proper directions from a parent or legal guardian.
Children must be supervised - the charging unit is not a toy!
- The charging unit for the LiPo battery is specially designed for the charging of the model battery. The charging unit may only be used to charge the model battery, not other batteries.

The model 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 charger 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 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!

Maintenance and care:

Please only use a clean, damp cloth to wipe off the model.
- Protect the model and batteries from direct sunlight and/or direct heat.
- Never allow the remote control and charging unit to come into contact with water, because the electronics will be damaged as a result.
Technical changes and differences in color reserved!

Required batteries for the model:

Power supply:
Rated output: 1 x DC 3.7 V / 1.7 Wb
Batteries: 3.7 V
echargeable
LiPo battery (included)
Capacity: 450 mAh

Battery requirement for the remotecontrol:

Power supply:

DC6V

Batteries: 4 x 1.5 v "AAA" (not included)

USB charger:

Power supply: DC 5V via USB port

500 mA or higher

Rated output: 4,2 V / 500 mAh max.

1 MODEL

1A Rotors
18 Motors
1C Status LCD

10 Battery compartment

1E Battery connection

2 REMOTE CONTROL

2A Trim for rotation
2B 180° flip left
2C Control for thrust and rotation, press vertically: turbo switch
2D 180° flip right
2FPower1HD
2F Display
26 Control for forward/backward and sideways, press briefly; extended inverted flight, press and hold; headless mode

2H Trim for forwards/backwards
21 Trim for sideways
2 ON/OFF switch
2k Battery compartment cover

G BATTERIES (REMOTE CONTROL)

3A To open the battery compartment, press gently on the marked position of the battery compartment cover (2K) and pull downwards.

38 Insert 4 x 1.5 V AAA batteries and pay attention to the polarity specifications, as indicated in the battery compartment.

3C Close the battery compartment cover.

4 CHARGING THE MODEL

Attention: The battery and motor must cool down for 15 to 30 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 tireproof surface in a fire-resistant environment.

• Unplug the battery from the battery connection (1E) and switch off the remote control. Remove the battery from the model (4A). Plug the USB charger into an open USB port (4B).
• Plug the white battery plug into the socket of the charger. Make sure that the polarity is correct in the process (4C). The battery plug must be gently inserted into the charging socket - DO NOT USE FORCE. If the battery is not correctly inserted into the charging socket, the battery may become damaged and, under certain circumstances, cause injury.
• The status LED on the USB charger lights up continuously when the charging process starts.
• The charging process lasts approx. 60 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 USB port once charging is complete.

The model can fly for approx. 5-7 minutes after a charge time of approx. 60 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 model must be switched on first in order to connect it to the remote control. For this purpose, slide the battery into the battery compartment of the model and connect the battery plug to the battery connection (1E). Do not use force and ensure the correct polarity (5A). Then place the model on an even, flat and stable surface.

Before switching on the remote control, the control for thrust and rotation (2C) must point down (5B) to switch on the remote control, set the ON/OFF switch (2J) to ON and move the control for thrust and rotation (2C) briefly all the way up and then back down again. After approx. 3 seconds, the model activates and is ready for use.

Once you have finished flying, switch the model off first and then the remote control.

6 TRIM ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTROL

The model must be switched on first in order to connect it to the remote control. 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 helicopter approximately 0.5 to 1 metre in altitude.

6A If the model automatically moves slowly or quickly to the left or right .. gradually press the trim for sideways flight (21) in the opposite direction.

6B If the model moves by itself slowly or quickly around its own axis

press the trim adjustment for rotation (2A) incrementally in the opposite direction.

6C If the model automatically moves slowly or quickly forwards or backwards .. gradually press the forwards/backwards trim (2H) in the opposite direction.

8 CALIBRATION OF THE GYRO7 FLIGHT CONTROL

Note: Only minimal corrections of the controls are necessary for a smooth flying behavior of the model. The direction indication applies when the model is viewed from behind. If the model is flying forwards 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 (2C) forward.
7B Land or decrease altitude by moving the control for thrust and rotation (2c) backward.
7C fly forward by moving the controller for forward/backward and sideways flight (26) carefully forward.
7D Fly backward by moving the controller for forward/backward and sideways flight (2G) carefully backward.
7E Fly to the left by moving the controller for forward/backward and sideways flight (2G) carefully to the left.
7F Fly to the right by moving the controller for forward/backward and sideways flight (2G) carefully to the right.
7G Turn the model around to the left by moving the control for thrust and rotation (2C) to the left.
7H Turn model around to the right by moving the control for thrust and rotation (2C) to the right.
71 Inverted flight mode: Pressing the buttons 2B 180^ flip left and 2D 180^ flip right, the model automatically performs a half rotation in the corresponding direction to inverted flight. Alternatively, by pressing vertically on the control for forward/backward and sideways (2G), you can flip the model in any direction which you then actuate with the control for forward/backward and sideways (2G). Attention: If you flip to inverted flight with forward/backward, the front of the model faces the opposite direction and must be flown in the opposite manner.

2C Turbo switch: When the model is switched on, only the lowest speed level is activated. If you press the control for thrust and rotation (2c) once vertically, the medium level is activated and you will hear two short beeps. When you press the control again, three short beeps will sound from the remote control, indicating the highest speed. Press the switch once more to return to the initial level.

2G Pressing the control for forward/backward and sideways flight for three seconds activates headless mode: Headless mode supports beginners in the initial stages. Regardless of where the quadrotocopter turns, the direction of flight always corresponds exactly to the direction specified with the control for forwards/backwards and sideways movement (26). An example: If the model were to be turned 180^ and flown towards the operator, the operator would have to convert the forwards/ backwards and sideways movement accordingly. This is no longer necessary if headless mode is activated, as the internal processor always converts the control directions automatically. This function is also active in inverted flight. Regardless of the position of the model, the model will fly forward if you activate the forward control. If headless mode is activated, the model's LEDs blink alternatingly. Pressing the button (26) again for three seconds deactivates the mode.

Attention: With each activation the model ' notices' the forward alignment. This means that the operator must not turn when controlling the model, as this would change the concept of 'forwards' and 'right/left' in relation to the model. If you switch position and would like to use headless mode - or the control direction is no longer correct due to a collision - headless mode must be restarted.

If the model cannot be trimmed despite correct use of the trim buttons, it may be due to one of two causes:

1 One or multiple rotors is/are bent/damaged. The gyro does not work correctly due to vibrations occurring as a result. Please replace the defective rotors (point 9).
2. The gyro may lose track of its neutral position. In order to ensure that the model floats straight, the gyro must be recalibrated. For this purpose, you switch the model off, then on again, and repeat the switch-on procedure as described under number 5. Attention: The model must be absolutely straight and the control for thrust and rotation (2C) may only be pushed briefly forwards and back, wherein the rotors may not rotate. Now move the control for forward/back and sideways (2G) diagonally downward to the right and hold until the TFDs (1C) on the model begin blinking. The calibration is now complete.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE FLYING

GENERAL FLYING TIPS:

Always place the model on a level surface An inclined surface can, under certain circumstances, have a negative impact on the starting behavior of the model.
- Always operate the controls slowly and with a gentle touch.
- Always maintain visual contact with the model and do not look at the remote control!
- Move the thrust control down again some what as soon as the model lifts off from the ground. Maintain flying altitude by adjusting the thrust controller.
- if the model lowers, move the thrust control slightly upward again.
- if the model climbs, move the thrust control 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 model'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 model does not necessarily have to fly straight at the beginning initially, it is more important to maintain a constant height of approximately one meter above the ground by repeatedly tapping the thrust control. Only then should the pilot practice steering the model left and right.

BATTERY STATUS:

The battery is empty if the model begins to lose thrust. Land in order to avoid crashing.

9 CHANGING THE PROPELLERS

If the rotor blades on the model are damaged, they must be replaced. To do so, proceed as follows:
9A Reach under the rotor with two fingers and carefully slide it upwards and off.
98 Carefully press the new rotor blade vertically onto the shaft.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: The propellers do not move.

Cause: No connection has been established. The battery is too weak or depletion

Remedy: - Switch everything off and switch on again in the correct sequence.
- Charge the battery.

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

Cause: The battery is too weak.

Remedy: Charge the battery.

Problem: The model cannot be controlled with the remote control.

Cause: The ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. The batteries were not inserted corr. The batteries do not have enough p

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

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

Cause: Incorrect arrangement of the propellers.

Remedy: Install the propellers and arms as outlined in the manual.

Problem: The model will no longer fly loops.

Cause: Battery too weak.

Remedy: Charge the battery

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

SERVICE NOTES

Go to www_REVell-control.de for ordering information and tips on replacing spare parts, plus other useful information on all Revell Control models.

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INDICATIONS DE SERVICE

Electrical and electronic waste ordinance: 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 pails 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/EC. The declaration of Conformity can be found at www.revell-control.de