™ ™ ™ Novus FP Specifications Length: Width: Height: Rotor Span Flying Weight: 9.0 in [229mm] 1.6 in [41mm] 3.0 in [76mm] 7.9 in [200mm] 1.8 oz [51.3g] (with supplied flight battery) Entire Contents © Copyright 2009 Novus CX Specifications Length: Width: Height: Rotor Span Flying Weight: 8.0 in [205mm] 1.6 in [40mm] 5.1 in [130mm] 6.9 in [175mm] 1.85 oz [52.
important precautions •O nly use the included charger with the included battery or replacement part (GPMP0408). • Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs. • Never charge in excess of 4.20V per cell. • If the battery should become damaged, discard the battery. Do not attempt to use a damaged battery. • Do not leave the charger unattended while charging.
warranty Heli-Max™ guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Heli-Max’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Heli-Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
table of contents INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 KIT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious injury. When choosing a flying site for your Novus Helicopter, stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID flying in or near crowded areas. DO NOT fly close to people, children or pets. Maintain a safe pilot-to-helicopter distance while flying. 1.Your Novus Helicopter should not be considered a toy, but rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like a full-size helicopter.
ordering replacement parts Replacement parts for the Heli-Max Novus Helicopter are available using the order numbers in the Parts List on pages 29 and 31. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer. To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer.
™ kit contents ™ 3 1 2 4 1. Novus FP Helicopter 2. 3.7V LiPo Battery 3. 4-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter 4. 110V Wall Charger ™ ™ 3 1 2 4 1. Novus CX Helicopter 2. 3.7V LiPo Battery 3. 4-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter 4.
assembly instructions Install Batteries in the Transmitter o Remove the battery cover from the back of the transmitter and remove the battery box. Install eight (8) “AA” batteries into the battery box. Double-check the polarity of each battery before placing the battery box back into the transmitter and replacing the battery cover. o Turn on the transmitter using the power switch as shown above and verify that the indicator illuminates. Turn the transmitter off for now.
get the model ready to fly Charging the Flight Battery WARNING! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max Novus Helicopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difficulties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset.
WARNING! Do not leave the battery connected to the charger if the charge indicator is solid red. This may over-discharge the battery, possibly causing damage to the battery or the charger. Once the battery has been disconnected from the charger, contact technical support immediately for further assistance. o Plug the battery into the charger. The charge indicator light will start flashing red quickly; this indicates that the battery is being charged.
Land your model immediately when the battery begins to lose power. Recharge the battery before attempting another flight. A dangerous situation can occur when attempting to recharge an over-discharged battery! •A LWAYS charge the battery inside a fireproof container placed in a fireproof location clear of combustible materials. Failure to do so can result in property damage and/or bodily harm! • ALWAYS keep charging batteries within eyesight.
PREFLIGHT Turning the Model On The Novus Helicopter uses a 2.4GHz system that requires a binding process when the unit is powered up. This process involves connecting the flight battery to the ESC with the transmitter turned off. Ensure that the throttle stick is at its lowest position and turn the transmitter on. You will notice that the transmitter logo begins to flash, indicating that the binding process is taking place.
controls Transmitter Controls All controls described as follows are with the tail pointing directly towards you. This is the best way to start out since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same. Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose-in. Moving the cyclic stick right will cause the helicopter to tilt right and start moving that direction.
Moving the cyclic stick left will cause the helicopter to tilt left and start moving that direction. Moving the cyclic stick backwards (towards you) will cause the helicopter to tilt backwards and start moving that direction.
Moving the cyclic stick forward (away from you) will cause the helicopter to tilt forward and start moving that direction. Moving the collective stick up (away from you) will cause the helicopter to climb higher.
Moving the collective stick down (towards you) will cause the helicopter to descend. Moving the tail rotor stick towards the left will cause the helicopter nose to rotate left (counterclockwise).
Moving the tail rotor stick towards the right will cause the helicopter nose to rotate right (clockwise). flying The Heli-Max Novus CX and FP are extremely lightweight helicopters. Taking that into consideration, you should only fly the helicopter indoors or in calm winds less than 1mph. The Novus CX coaxial helicopter is very stable and easy to fly in comparison to the Novus FP single rotor helicopter.
Takeoff Slowly add power and observe the model. If you feel it needs trimming, do so before lift off. You will find that model helicopters never allow you to return the sticks to center. You just need to position the stick as needed to maintain a steady hover. You will notice the cyclic controls lag behind your inputs. This is perfectly normal and something you get the feel for with time. It’s normal to drift around a little in a hover until you get used to flying the model.
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR The Heli-Max™ Novus CX and FP are very small helicopters. Working on these small models will require very small tools. The DTXR0170 DuraTrax ® Precision Phillips Screwdriver 00x75mm is recommended for both the Novus CX and FP. Both the Novus CX and FP are very sturdy helicopters. On occasion it will be necessary to replace damaged parts after a crash. Please use this section as a guide to performing these steps.
NOVUS FP – REPLACING THE FLYBAR Loosen the screws on both flybar paddle collars. Rotate the paddles counter clockwise to remove the paddle and the collar from the flybar. Loosen the screws on the flybar carrier (both sides). At this point the flybar can be slid out of the flybar carrier. Slide the new flybar into the flybar carrier and ensure that the new flybar is centered. Tighten the flybar carrier screws and reinstall the paddles.
NOVUS FP – REPLACING THE TAIL SHAFT AND TAIL ROTOR Use a flat blade screw driver to carefully pry the tail rotor from the tail rotor shaft. Slide the tail drive gear off of the shaft. Slide the tail rotor shaft out the opposite side of the tail rotor case. Slide the new tail rotor shaft into the tail rotor housing.
NOVUS FP – REPLACING A MOTOR Unplug the motor from the E-Board and remove the motor mounting screws. Remove the old motor and install the new motor. Reinstall the motor mounting screws and plug the motor connector back into the E-Board. NOVUS FP – E-BOARD CONNECTIONS In addition to the connections there is an adjuster located on the other side of the E-Board. This adjuster is used to increase or decrease the total servo throw. This is set at the factory for the optimum setting.
The Heli-Max™ Novus CX and FP are very small helicopters. Working on these small models will require very small tools. The DTXR0170 Duratrax Precision Phillips Screwdriver 00x75mm is recommended for both the Novus CX and FP. NOVUS CX – MAIN ROTOR BLADE REPLACEMENT Remove the blade bolt using a #00 phillips screwdriver. After the blade bolt has been removed, slide the rotor blade out of the blade grip. Reinstall the new blade, ensuring that the hole within the blade and blade grip are aligned properly.
NOVUS CX – REPLACING THE FLYBAR Remove the flybar linkage from the blade grip. Press outward on one side of the head block and simply rotate the flybar carrier from the head block. Once the flybar carrier has been removed, press the flybar weights inward and turn them 90 degrees. Now pull them off the end of the flybar. Remove the flybar linkage from the old flybar and install the linkage onto the new flybar. Install the flybar weights onto the new flybar and slide the flybar pivot back onto the head block.
NOVUS CX – REPLACING THE MAINSHAFT AND UPPER HEAD The Novus CX uses an inner solid main shaft and a hollow outer main shaft. Remove the lower main gear retaining screw. When performing the following step please be careful not to lose any small bearings or bearing blocks. Slide the inner shaft and upper rotor head from the outer main shaft by pulling upwards. If you need to remove the lower shaft, disconnect the servo linkages from the swashplate and pull upwards.
NOVUS CX – REPLACE THE TAILBOOM Loosen the tail boom screw and slide the tail boom out of the frame. Loosen the two screws used to attached the tail fin and tail assembly to the tail boom. Slide the tail assembly from the tail boom. Please note that there are two small holes at the back of the tail boom and these must be aligned with the tail assembly. Install the tail assembly onto the new tail boom and carefully tighten the two screws used to attach the tail fin to the tail assembly.
NOVUS CX – E-BOARD CONNECTIONS In addition to the connections there is an adjuster located on the other side of the E-Board. This adjuster is used to set the gyro gain. The factory setting is the optimum value. Due to different climates it may be necessary to make slight adjustments. If you notice the tail does not remain still, try increasing the gain. If you notice that the tail constantly oscillates back and forth, decrease the gain.
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Heli-Max™ Novus CX Parts List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. HMXE8535 . . . . Main Rotor Blades Upper and Lower (4) Novus CX HMXE8536 . . . . Flybar Assembly Novus CX HMXE8537 . . . . Main Blade Grips (2) Novus CX HMXE8428 . . . . Tail Boom Assembly Novus CX HMXE7942 . . . . Landing Gear Assembly w/ Mounting Screws Novus CX HMXE8538 . . . . Ball Link Pushrod Set Servo and Swash Links Novus CX HMXE8539 . . . .
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Heli-Max Novus FP Parts List 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. HMXE8325 . . . . Main Rotor Blades Novus FP HMXE8545 . . . . Flybar Paddles Novus FP HMXE8430 . . . . Tail Rotor Blade Novus FP HMXE8546 . . . . Flybar Weight/ Paddle Mount Novus FP HMXE8547 . . . . CNC Main Blade Grips Novus FP HMXE8548 . . . . Flybar Assembly w/ Linkage Novus FP HMXE8549 . . . . Servo Linkage Set Novus FP HMXE8550 . . . .
Optional products available for the Novus CX CNC Main Blade Grips Upper & Lower HMXE7468 Outer Shaft w CNC Retainer Collar HMXE7469 CNC Head Block W Inner Rotor Shaft HMXE7470 CNC Swashplate Assembly HMXE7471 32
Optional products available for the Novus FP Brushless ESC HMXM3005 Brushless Motor HMXG8013 RX2400BL Brushless Version HMXM3006 Tail Motor Upgrade For Brushless Kit HMXM8014 Brushless Upgrade Kit RX, ESC,Tail Motor, BL Motor HMXG8016 33
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