® ™ Novus 200 FP 2.4GHz RTF Instruction Manual Specifications Length: 16.54 in [420mm] Width: 3.54 in [90 mm] Height: 5.9 in [150 mm] Entire Contents © 2011 Hobbico®, Inc. Rotor Span: 15.28 in [388mm] Weight: 5.82 oz.
® IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ● Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement part (GPMP0411). ● 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 it. 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 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
® INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max Novus 200 FP Helicopter. We are certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at helihotline@ hobbico.com. For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to the Novus Helicopter visit the Heli-Max web site at: www.helimax-rc.com Open the “Helicopters” link, and then select the Novus 200 FP.
® ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED ❏ (8) AA Alkaline cells (FUGP7308) ® KIT INSPECTION Before starting assembly, take an inventory of the Novus 200 FP to make sure it is complete, and inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality. If any parts are missing or are not of acceptable quality, or if you need assistance with assembly, contact Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list.
® TRANSMITTER FEATURES 7
® INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ❏ To open the battery compartment push inward and pull downward on the battery cover. Carefully remove the battery holder and install eight AA batteries. Double check the polarity of each battery and ensure that the battery holder is connected to the transmitter. Place the battery holder into the transmitter and slide the battery cover back into place. ❏ Turn on the transmitter and verify that the LCD initializes. Turn the transmitter off for now.
® 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. If this issue re-occurs during normal use, please contact technical support for further assistance.
❏ Plug the battery into the charger. The “charging” indicator light will start flashing green and a short tone will be emitted indicating that the battery is being charged. Once the battery is completely charged, the charge indicator light will turn solid green and a short tone will be emitted. Disconnect the battery from the charger. Under normal operating conditions, the battery may take up to ninety minutes to recharge. Charger Indications Power Indicator Charging Indicator Ready to charge battery.
® LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE WARNING! Read this entire page. Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and may cause bodily harm! ● Land your model immediately when the battery begins to lose power. Recharge the battery before attempting another flight.
® TRANSMITTER CONTROLS All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you. This is the best way to fly in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction. Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose-in. The dual rate switch provides dual control rates for the cyclic and tail rotor controls. Please use the low rate until you become accustomed to your Novus.
Moving the cyclic stick right will cause the helicopter to tilt right and start moving that direction. Helicopter Moves Right Moving the cyclic stick left will cause the helicopter to tilt left and start moving that direction. Helicopter Moves Left Helicopter Moves Backwards 13 Moving the cyclic stick backwards (towards you) will cause the helicopter to tilt backwards and start moving that direction.
Helicopter Moves Forward 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. Helicopter Climbs 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). Nose Rotates Left Moving the tail rotor stick towards the right will cause the helicopter nose to rotate right (clockwise).
® TURNING THE MODEL ON ❏ Move the throttle stick to the lowest position and then turn the transmitter on. Allow 30 seconds for the transmitter to initialize. Electric motors are very dangerous. Do not work on the model while the flight battery is plugged in as interference may cause the main rotor blades to spin, possibly causing injury to yourself. ❏ Slide the flight battery into the battery compartment and close the battery door.
❏ Verify that the throttle is in its lowest position on the transmitter. With the helicopter on its side, connect the battery to the helicopter. Allow the helicopter to remain still for 10 seconds during initialization. After 10 seconds you can place the helicopter on its skids for takeoff. Novus helicopter has a safe start feature built in that prevents *theYour motor from activating unless the collective stick has been lowered to the lowest position.
® FLYING The Heli-Max Novus 200FP is a lightweight helicopter. Taking that into consideration, you should only fly indoors or in calm winds less than 5mph. The Novus should be flown in a large area of at least 75 feet [15.25m] square with no obstacles. The Novus 200 FP is lightweight and due to this it does not fly well in ground effect (air disturbance when the model helicopter is hovered below 1 foot [30cm]).
Landing Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the helicopter settles onto the ground. Basic Maneuvers Once you become comfortable with hovering at different orientations and landing, it’s time to move on to more advanced maneuvers. Slow Pirouettes – Add a small amount of tail rotor (left or right) and try rotating the helicopter slightly sideways and see if you can hold it there. If you feel uncomfortable, then bring the tail back toward you.
® TRANSMITTER INFORMATION Transmitter Specifications: ● 2.4GHz FHSS ● 4 Channel Encoder ● 100mW Output Power ● Automatic Linking ● 230mAh Current Drain ● Requires (8) AA Alkaline Batteries (Rechargeable AA cells can be used) Stick Length Adjustment To adjust the stick length hold onto the lower portion of the stick and turn the upper portion counterclockwise to unlock and separate the upper stick end from the lower stick end. Rotate the upper stick end to adjust the length.
® ORDERING PARTS Replacement parts for the Heli-Max Novus 200 FP are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. 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.
® EXPLODED VIEW 25 Main Frame Exploded View 2 26 27 28 29 28 31 30 33 32 32 35 34 33 22
Main Rotor Head Exploded View 1 5 11 2 6 3 7 3 1 5 2 8 9 10 Tail Boom and Tail Rotor exploded view 12 14 15 14 16 22 17 20 18 21 19 21 22 23 24 4 - Complete Screw Set 13 - Complete Bearing Set 23
® PARTS LIST Key No. Part No.
