Specifications length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 .4 in (415mm) height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 .2 in (180mm) main rotor diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 .6 in (345mm) weight rtf w/battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 .0 oz (227 g) main motor . . . . . ....
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5 6 additional safety precautions and warnings as the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others . This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to ...
7 8 battery warnings and guidelines while the 7.4v 800mah 2-cell lithium polymer battery pack (eflb0990) included with your blade cx3 md 520n features charge protection circuitry and balance charging via the included 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer balancing charger (eflc3110) to help ensure a safe cha...
9 10 battery charging it is important that you only charge the included 7.4v 800mah 2-cell li-po battery pack (eflb0990) with the included 2-3 cell 7.4-11.1v li-po balancing charger (eflc3110). Your battery pack is equipped with special charge protection circuitry and a balance charge lead with conn...
11 12 once you have connected the charger to a power source (use care to ensure proper polarity when connecting the charger to the power source), its red led will flash to indicate the charger has power and is ready to begin charging . Connect the li-po battery pack to the charger using the speciall...
13 14 installing the flight battery use the included hook and loop material for mounting the li-po battery pack . The “hook” material is already installed on the battery frame stop . The included “loop” material can be installed on the end of the battery without the wire leads, depending on how you ...
15 16 transmitter control identification note:eachtimebeforeyouflyyoushouldalwaysturnthetransmitteronbeforeconnectingtheflightbatteryto the unit . After each flight, be sure that you always disconnect the flight battery from the unit before powering the transmitter off . Control test although each b...
17 18 when the stick is pulled back, the servo on the right should pull the swashplate downward . Mode 2 mode 1 position the helicopter to view it from the front move the elevator control stick on the transmitter forward and back to check elevator pitch control . When the stick is pushed forward, th...
19 20 move the right-hand control stick on the transmitter left and right to check aileron roll control . When the stick is pushed to the left, the servo on the left side should push the swashplate upward . When the stick is pushed to the right, the servo on the left should pull the swashplate downw...
21 22 if at any time during the test the controls do not respond properly, double-check the servo reversing switches located under the door on the bottom left front of the transmitter . Dip switches 1, 6 and 7 should be positioned as shown to ensure proper servo reversing . Note: all other dip switc...
23 24 the following checklist contains the steps you must follow to ensure proper arming and operation of the 3-in-1 unit as well as proper motor control response: q each time before you fly you must always turn on the transmitter power first before connecting the flight battery to the 3-in-1 unit. ...
25 26 installing the optional training gear if the blade cx3 md 520n is your first helicopter model, we suggest that you install the optional training gear set (eflh1205) before making your first flight . The training gear helps to further increase the stability of the model while also providing add...
27 28 • afterensuringthattherodsaresecureinthebase,adjustthepositionsoftheattachmentsonthelandingskids so that the base is centered under the main shaft of the helicopter . Once confirming the base is centered under the main shaft, make sure that each of the landing skids is still firmly installed i...
29 30 moving the rudder stick to the left will turn (yaw) the nose of the helicopter to the left about the axis of the main shaft . This is accomplished by increasing the speed of the lower main rotor blade while decreasing the speed of the upper main rotor blade . Moving the stick to the right will...
31 32 the aileron stick controls roll . Moving the stick left will roll the helicopter to the left, causing the helicopter to fly to the left . Moving the stick to the right will roll the helicopter to the right, causing the helicopter to fly to the right . The aileron trim can be used to help keep ...
33 34 or other obstacles to help prevent main rotor blade strikes . Also, the optional training gear set (eflh1205) will help to further prevent damage to the helicopter in the event that you must make an abrupt landing to avoid walls or other obstacles . • intheunfortunateeventofacrashorrotorblades...
35 36 • ifthenoseofthehelicopterisdriftingtotherightinhover,youwillwanttoincreasethepowertotheleft-hand motor (spinning the lower main rotor blade) . This is accomplished by turning the “proportional” trimmer pot counterclockwise (-) . Note: you must always power down the 3-in-1 unit before making a...
37 38 upper main rotor blade tracking adjustment caution: be sure to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter (approximately 10–15 feet) when tracking the upper main rotor blade. Yourbladecx3md520nisequippedwithanadjustablelinkagebetweenthestabilizerflybaranduppermain rotor blade . This linkage ...
39 40 channel 5 knob description and function the transmitter included with your blade cx3 md 520n is equipped with an optional-use “channel 5” knob (labeled as “ch 5”) on the top right panel . This knob allows you to control function of the transmitter’s 5th channel . This channel remains un-used f...
41 42 • inordertobindthear6100ereceivertothetransmitter,youmustfirstinsertthebindplug(includedwithyour blade cx3 md 520n) into the “bat” opening on the receiver . Then you will need to power on the receiver by connecting the flight battery into the 3-in-1 control unit before powering the transmitter...
43 44 2008 official ama national model aircraft safety code general 1 . A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere . It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or...
45 46 replacement parts list eflh2000 blade cx3 md 520n rtf electric coaxial heli eflb0990 7 .4v 800mah 2-cell li-po, jst/balance eflc3110 2-3 cell li-po balancing charger, 0 .65a eflc4000 ac to 12vdc, 1 .5 amp power supply eflh1022 bind plug eflh2001 3-in-1control unit, mixer/escs/heading lock gyro...
47 48 exploded view reference number exploded view reference number description (quantity required) description (quantity required) included in item number included in item number 001 stabilizer flybar rubber tip (2) eflh1219 002 stabilizer flybar weight (2) eflh1219 003 stabilizer flybar (1) eflh12...
49 50 warranty period horizon hobby, inc ., (horizon) warranties that the products purchased (the “product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the purchaser . Limited warranty (a) this warranty is limited to the original purchaser (“purchaser”) and is ...
51 52 united states electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: horizon service center 4105 fieldstone road champaign, illinois 61822 all other products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: horizon ...
