EB Excalibur US5918 User manual

U.S. ArmyTM
Combat Chopper
Remote Control Helicopter
User Guide
#US5918 © 2011 EB Excalibur, Inc.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
READ COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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Congratulations on your new EXRC purchase! EXRC pilots experience superior remote control ight and excellence in the look and feel of our
products while commanding the skies. Now that you are an honorary EXRC
pilot, we recommend reading through this manual thoroughly before
attempting your rst ight. Inside this manual you will nd ight tips, safety
precautions, and care instructions to keep your EXRC helicopter in tip-top
shape for multiple ight missions.
No need to make sure your seats and tray tables are in the upright and locked
position, no need to worry about loss of cabin pressure, and no ight
attendants to do a nal check before air-craft take o. Just follow the
instructions, enjoy your EXRC helicopter to the fullest and command the skies.
BATTERY INSTALLATION & CHARGING
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control:
1. Using a Phillips-head screwdriver,
remove the screw from the
battery compartment cover.
2. Insert 6 AA batteries, making
sure to follow the battery
polarity (+ and -) drawing
on product.
3. Replace the battery compartment
cover and secure with the screw.
Charging the Helicopter:
1. Pull the cover o the side compartment of the
controller, and take out the charging wire.
2. Turn the helicopter power OFF. Insert the
charging plug into the socket on the
helicopter.
3. The LED will turn red when charging. When
the product is fully charged, the LED will turn
green. Remove the plug from the helicopter.
Note: If the LED begins to twinkle, the batteries
are running low on power and should be replaced.
Requires approximately
20-30 minutes charge for
a full 5-6 minute ight.
Charging Wire
Compartment
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FLYING YOUR HELICOPTER
GETTING STARTED
• Set the frequency band on the controller to match the frequency on the
helicopter.
• Switch the helicopter’s ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The power
light will turn on.
• Place the helicopter on the ground with the tail pointed toward you and
the nose facing away from you.
• Make sure your surroundings are clear of obstacles before ying.
• Do not y if the helicopter has become damaged in any way.
• NEVER y the helicopter around another person or animal.
HOVER UP AND DOWN
When the helicopter is ying steadily,
you can slowly press the throttle stick
up to make the helicopter y higher,
or release the stick to make the
helicopter y lower. For smooth ying,
only make small movements.
TURNING CLOCKWISE
AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE
Keep the helicopter at a steady height.
Push the rudder stick on the right side
to the left to turn the helicopter
counterclockwise. Push the rudder stick
right to turn the helicopter clockwise.
FORWARD AND REVERSE
Push the right rudder stick up to make
the helicopter move forward. Push the
right rudder stick down to make the
helicopter move in reverse.
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DIRECTION CONTROL - TRIM KNOB
If the helicopter rotates during ight,
use the Rudder Trim Knob to adjust.
1. Clockwise Rotation - when the
helicopter is spinning counter-
clockwise, turn the Rudder Trim
Knob clockwise to adjust.
2. Counterclockwise Rotation - when
the helicopter is spinning
clockwise, turn the Rudder Trim
Knob counterclockwise to adjust.
FLIGHT CONDITIONS
Please ensure the following conditions for your ight location:
• Indoor Environment with little air conditions. Heavy air-conditioning can
be too strong for heli ight. It is highly recommended to turn o all fans,
air conditioning units, or reading lamps that could impair ying.
• We recommend that the area/space for ight be at least 10 x 15 x 10 feet.
CONTROL TIPS
• It is best to start with both joysticks on the remote control in the middle
position. Do not immediately push into extreme positions. Start by gently
easing the joystick into the position of the direction you would like to go.
• EXRC recommends for initial piloting of the helicopter, focus on learning
to control the throttle joystick rst. During your rst ight we recommend
you work at learning to keep the helicopter at a constant 3 foot altitude
before attempting to learn directional control of the helicopter. After the
pilot has mastered the throttle joystick, then start learning to turn with
the direction joystick.
SAFETY TIPS
• Read the entire manual before attempting to pilot your helicopter.
• This product is intended for indoor use, and works best indoors. We do
not recommend using the product outdoors.
• Never attempt to y your helicopter in a cluttered space. This helicopter
was intended for obstacle free wide area spaces.
• Make sure all people and animals are 3-5 feet from the helicopter before
you start ying it.
• Always keep focus on your helicopter, and do not attempt to y/land/or
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crash anywhere on or near any other people or animals.
• The rotating parts on the helicopter could lead to injury. Never put any
body part including the hands and face, close to the rotating parts. Only
operate this product standing, as it allows for quick movement away from
the helicopter if necessary.
• Never operate the helicopter using parts that are altered in shape or dam-
aged in any form.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Set the ON/OFF Switch to the ON
position.
Recharge the helicopter battery.
If this does not work, replace
the batteries in the remote and
recharge o fresh batteries.
Problem Cause Correction
Helicopter is
not responding
to remote
Incorrect channel
selection on the
remote
Gently press forward on the left
joystick and switch between all 3
channels until the helicopter takes
ight. This is the correct channel.
Loss of Control Interference of
another remote
controlled device
Interference by
other conditions
such as lighting
Avoid all other remote controlled
devices running on the same
channel.
Change environment to better
suited conditions.
Helicopter
Spinning out of
control
Incorrect trim
adjustment
Adjust the trim as shown above
to nd the proper adjustment.
Helicopter
stops and drops
in midight
or has weak
performance
Weak battery
power
Recharge the helicopter battery.
If this does not work, replace
the batteries in the remote and
recharge o fresh batteries.
Propellers are not
moving
Helicopter is
powered o
Weak battery
power
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CARE & HANDLING
• Do not submerge in water or other liquids.
• Do not disassemble the product for any reason.
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures.
• Do not drop, throw, smash or otherwise cause physical shock.
• Clean using only a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not use cleaners with chemical agents.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.
CAUTION – Battery Safety Information
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged
• The pre-installed battery is non-replaceable
• Rechargeable batteries should only be recharged under adult supervision
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed
• Do not mix old and new batteries
• Do not dispose of product in re; batteries may explode or leak
• If this product will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the
batteries from the product
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited
• Batteries are to be inserted with correct polarity
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the product prior to battery
installation
• As always, dispose of batteries in an eco-friendly manner
WARNING
CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts.
Not for children under 3 years.
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FCC Part 15 Compliance
The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes
or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the product.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the transmitting equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
Ocial Licensed Product of the U.S. Army
By federal law, licensing fees paid to the U.S. Army for use of its trademarks provide
support to the Army Trademark Licensing Program, and net licensing revenue is de-
voted to U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation programs.
U.S. Army trademarks and copyrights are used under the ocial license of the U. S. Army.
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Miami, Florida
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