Sky Champion - Remote control toy Revell - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sky Champion Revell

upper Main Gear with axle

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Akku Battery

Motoren Motors

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Steuerstangen Steering Rod

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HELICOPTER

SKY CHAMPION

Revell

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© 2016 Revell GmbH, Henschlstr. 20-30, D-32257 Bündte. A subsidiary of Hobbico Inc. REVELL IS THE REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF REVELL GMBH, GERMANY. Made in China.

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WICHTIG MERKMALE

Sky Champion:

New coaxial rotor system with electronic gyro for outstanding flight characteristics
Sturdy aluminium hull with LED lighting
- Integrated rechargeable LiPo battery (Lithium Polymer battery)

• Simple charging of the battery on a special balancer charger with micro processor-monitored charge control

Safety instructions:

Before commissioning for the first time, make sure that you have read and understood the entire manual.
This model is suitable for pilots who are at least 14 years of age. Adult supervision is required when there is
Supervision is required when flying it.
- 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.
This model is suitable for use indoors and in outdoor areas when there is no precipitation or wind.
- 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
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.uadvach.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.
• Transformers, mains adapters or chargers that are used together with the model must be checked regularly for damage to cables, plugs, housings and other parts and any damages must be repaired before the devices may be used again.

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

• Never throw LiPo batteries into a line 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!

1 MODEL

1A Counter-rotating rotor blades
18 Stabiliser
1C Canopy
10 Akkustecker

1E Charge socket
1F ON/Off button
16 Charging connection

2 REMOTE CONTROL

2A Control for thrust
2B Control for forward/backward flight and clockwise/anticlockwise rotation
2C LED on/off
2D Power LED

2E Button for speed
2F Control for trim
26 Battery compartment cover
2H Battery compartment securing screw
21 ON/OFF button

3 INSERTING BATTERIES (REMOTE CONTROL)

3A Unscrew and remove the cover.
38 Insert 4 × 1.5 V AA batteries and pay attention to the polarity, as shown in the battery compartment.
3C Close the battery cover and secure with the screw

4 CHARGING THE MODEL

Attention: The battery and motor must cool down for 15 to 30 minutes before charging and alter 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.

4A Switch off the helicopter and the remote control, disconnect the battery plug (1D) and the battery connection (1E). Connect the balancer unit to the mains adapter and plug the mains adapter into a mains socket. The left LED on the charger illuminates red; the right LED slowly blinks green.
4B Insert the battery plug (1D) in the socket on the balancer unit. The right LED on the charger illuminates green continuously when the charging process starts.
4C The charging process is complete as soon as the green LED on the charger goes out. Then disconnect the battery from the charger and remove the charger from the mains socket.

The model can fly for approx. 5-7 minutes after a charge time of up to 150 minutes.

5 START PREPARATION

5A The control for thrust (2A) must point down before the remote control is switched on. To switch on the remote control, move the ON/OFF switch (2I) forward. The power LED (2D) flashes.

58 To switch on the model, first connect the battery plug (1D) to the battery connection (1E). Then switch the ON/OFF switch (1F) to ON. Place the helicopter on the ground so that its tail points toward you.

5C Then briefly move the control for thrust (2A) forward and back again. After a few seconds for initialisation, the Power LED illuminates continuously.

After the flight, first switch off the helicopter, then the remote control.

6 TRIM ADJUSTMENT OF THE CONTROL

The correct trim is a basic requirement for fault-free flying behavior of the model.

6A

If the helicopter begins to automatically rotate clockwise quickly or slowly ...

If the model begins to quickly or slowly rotate clockwise by itself, press the left/right trim control (2F) to the left incrementally until the model no longer rotates by itself.

6B

If the helicopter begins to automatically rotate anti-clockwise quickly or slowly ...

If the model begins to quickly or slowly rotate anticlockwise by itself, press the left/right trim control (2F) to the right incrementally until the model no longer rotates by itself.

7 FLIGHT CONTROL

7A Take off or increase altitude by carefully moving the control for thrust (2A) forward.

78 Land or decrease altitude by moving the control for thrust (2A) backwards. Only minimal corrections to the controller are necessary to ensure smoothing flying of the model.

7C To fly along a left-handed curve, carefully move the control for forward/ backward and clockwise/anti-clockwise rotation (28) to the left, as long as the model tail is facing toward the pilot.

70 To fly along a right-handed curve, carefully move the control for forward/backward and clockwise/anti-clockwise rotation (2B) to the right, as long as the model tail is facing toward the pilot.

7E Fly forward by moving the control for forward/backward flight and right/left rotation (2B) carefully forward.

7F Fly backwards by moving the control for forward/backward flight and right/left rotation (2B) carefully backward.

76 Pressing the button for speed (2E) activates the second speed level. Pressing the button again switches back to the first speed level.

7H Use button (2C) to switch the IFD on the nose of the helicopter on and off.

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 somewhat 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
  In order to fly along a curve, it often suffices to tap the control for forward/back and clockwise/anti-clockwise rotation very slightly in the respective direction. There is a general tendency during preliminary attempts at flight to operate the model's controls too aggressively. The control for forward/backward and clockwise/anti-clockwise rotation should always be moved 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 lie 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.

SUITABLE FLYING ENVIRONMENT:

The location in which the helicopter is flown should fulfil the following criteria:
- It should be an indoor location without any wind. Insofar as possible, there should be no air conditioning systems, heaters, etc. that can cause air currents.
The room should be at least 10 metres long, six metres wide and three metres high.
- No disruptive objects, such as fans, lamps, etc. should be present in the room.
- When initialising take-off, make absolutely sure that all persons and animals
- including the pilot - are at least 1-2 metres removed from the aircraft before flight begins.
Always watch the aircraft to ensure it does not fly into and injure the pilot, other

8 CHANGING THE ROTOR BLADES

If the rotor blades of the helicopter should become damaged, they must be replaced. To do so, proceed as follows:

8A Prior to installation, make sure that you do not mix up the rotor blades. The rotor blades are marked with A (top) and B (bottom).
88 Unscrew the blade retaining screw in anticlockwise motion.
8C Remove the defective rotor blade and replace it with a new one. Screw in the blade retaining screw.
8D Tail rotor: Unscrew the screw in the centre of the rotor blade in an anticlockwise motion
8E Place the new tail rotor on the shaft and tighten the screw again.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem: The rotor blades do not move.

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

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

Problem: The helicopter 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 helicopter using the remote control.

Cause: The ON/OFF switch is set to 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 rotates around its axis clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Cause: Excessive trimming to the left or right.

Remedy: - Reset the left/right trim adjustment in the opposite direction (see point 6: Adjusting the Trim Controller).

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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CHARACTERISTIQUES PRINCIPALES

Sky Champion :

INDICATIONS DE SERVICE

Electrical and electronic waste ordinance: All batteries should be removed for disposal. Supply should only be severed individually. When disposals of batteries, they must be discharged or their cap must be fully depleted. Cover exposed terminals adhesive tape in order to prevent short-circuiting, off all batteries and electrically operated devices, communal collection centres for electrical and elec waste. Disposae of the remaining parts along with household rubbish.

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

Attention :

Reveil GmbH hereby declares that this product conforms with the applicable standards and directives. The Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.reveil-control.de.