KDS Chase 360 User manual

This radio controlled helicopter is NOT A TOY! It has some technical
requirements, you must pay attention to the flying environment and
correct operation. Never fly your radio controlled helicopter over
people or near crowds. Teenagers must fly under the guardian’s guide.
Beginners must fly under the guardian of experienced pilot.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for buying Chase products. Please read this manual
carefully before assembling. We recommend that you keep this
manual for future reference regarding tuning and maintenance.
INSTRUCTION MANUALINSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version No：20150423
Length：690mm
Height：200mm
Width：95mm
Main Blade Length：360mm
Tail Blade Length：58-62mm
Motor Pinion：18T/19T
Servo：KDS N300S/T
Motor KV：1900KV
Driving Gear：(18/50)(18/80)
Gear Ratio：18T(12.34:1)
Tail Gear Ratio: 4.73:1
Flying Weight: 1100g
Battery：22.2V 1300-1500mAh
ESC：50A 6S
Product Specifications
Version No：20150423

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Chase 360 radio controlled helicopter kit. Chase 360 was designed in Europe by Australia by Glen Kimpton and is proudly manufactured by KDS Model.
Our goal was to offer you something different with a minimum of parts, easy maintenance, and outstanding flying performances.
It’s time to fly different!...
IMP OR TANT N OTE S
NOTE F OR A SS EMB LY
R/C helicopters, including the Chase 360 are not toys. R/C helicopters utilize various high-tech products and technologies to provide superior performance. Improper use of this product can
result in serious injury or even death. Please read this manual carefully before using and make sure to be conscious of your own personal safety and the safety of others and your environment
when operating all CHASE products. Chase 360, KDS Model, their affiliates and authorized distributors are not responsible for personal injuries to the operators and others, and property
damages that could occur from the assembly, maintenance or your use/misuse of this product. Always respect the rules provided by your local remote control aircraft organization.
The following manual provide important instructions to correctly assemble the model. It is structured in a logical way, based on the work done in previous step. If you change the order, it may
result in additional or unnecessary steps. So we suggest you to read this user manual very carefully to understand correctly the assembly procedure. Failure to do so may not only downgrade
performances but also increase the risk of danger. Apply thread lock as indicated, allow the threadlock to cure before mounting parts. It is recommended to use threadlock on each bolt or
screw that are engaged with metal parts.
LOCATE AN A PP ROP RIATE LOC ATI ON
R/C helicopters fly at high speed, thus posing a certain degree of potential danger. Choose an appropriate flying site consisting of flat, smooth ground, a clear
open field, or a large open room, such as gymnasium or warehouse without obstacles. Do not fly near buildings, high voltage cables, or trees to ensure the
safety of yourself, others and your model. Do not play your model in inclement weather, such as rain, wind, snow or darkness.
OBTA IN T HE A SSISTA NC E OF A N EXP ER IE NC ED PI LOT
Before turning on your model and transmitter, check to make sure no one else is operating on the same frequency. Frequency interference can cause your
model, or other models to crash. The guidance provided by an experienced pilot will be invaluable for the assembly, tuning, trimming, and actual first
flight(recommend you to practice with computer-based flight simulator).
1.INTRODUCTION
2.SAFETY NOTES
During the operation of the helicopter, the main rotor will be spinning at a high rate of speed. The blades are capable of inflicting serious bodily injury and
damage the environment. Be conscious of your actions, and careful to keep your face, eyes, hands, and loose clothing away from the blades. Always fly the
model a safe distance from yourself and others, as well as surrounding objects. Never take your eyes off the model or leave it unattended while it is turned on.
lmmediately turn off the model and transmitter when you have landed the model.
ALWAYS BE A WARE OF T HE ROTAT ING BLA DE S
Enjoy the built and have a great time with you Chase 360!

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PROPER O PE RAT ION
Please use the replacement of parts on the manual to ensure the safety of instructors. This product is for R/C model, so do not use for other purpose.
SAF E OP ER ATION
Operate this unit within your ability. Do not fly under tired condition or improper operation, which may cause danger.
3.Safety Check Before Flying
Before flying, for safety reasons, make sure that no one else is operating a R/C model on the same frequency as yours.
Before flying, please check that the power of your transmitter and your helicopter are sufficient for the flight.
Before turning on the transmitter, please check that the throttle stick is in its lowest position, IDLE UP switch must be on OFF position.
When turning off the model, please follow the power on/off procedure. Power ON: turn on the transmitter first, then turn on
helicopter power. Power OFF: turn off the helicopter power first and then turn off the transmitter. Improper operating procedure
may cause the model to be out of control, so please do make this your habit.
Before operation, check that every movement is smooth and directions are correct. Inspect servos carefully for interferences and broken gears.
Check for missing or loose screws and nuts. See if there is any cracked and/or incomplete assembly of parts.
Check main rotor blades and rotor holders carefully. Broken and premature failures of parts might result in a dangerous situation or crash.
Check all ball links to avoid excess play and replace as needed. Failure to do so will result in poor flight stability.
Check that the battery and power plugs are fastened. Vibrations and violent flight might loosen the plugs and so lead to out of control.
Check for the tension of main drive belt.
PRE VE NT M OISTU RE
R/C models are composed of many precision electrical components. lt is critical to keep the model and associated equipment away from moisture and other contaminants.
The introduction or exposure to water or moisture in any form can cause the model to malfunction resulting in loss of use, or a crash. Do not operate or expose to rain or
moisture.
KEE P AWAY FROM HEAT
R/C models are made up of various forms of plastic. Plastic is very susceptible to damage or deformation due to extreme heat and cold climate. Make sure not to store the
model near any source of heat such as an oven, or heater. lt is best to store the model indoors, in a climate-controlled, room temperature environment.
4.Tools Required
-Hex drivers : 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4mm
-Nut Drivers : 2, 4, 7mm
-Ball link pliers
-Diagonal cutting pliers
-Scissors
-Metric ruler
-Soldering iron + solder (for motor and ESC wiring)
-Pitch gauge (for set up)
-Swashplate leveller
-Threadlock blue * (medium)
-Threadlock red * (high strength)
-Bearing retainer compound
-Epoxy A+B Glue
-Grease
-Oil
*Colors may vary depending on your area.

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5.Equipment Required for Assembly
RADIO TRANSMITTER AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
6.Package Illustration
•Brushless electric motor: 6s Lipo - 1900KV
(3mm Bolt holes, 25mm mount width, 4mm * 57.5mm motor shaft)
•Speed controller: minimum 50A
(ESC specs limits should be rated accordingly to the maximum amps handling by the motor)
•Lipo Batteries: 6S 1200-1500 mAh
•Electronic flybarless system
•3 cyclic servos, standard size
•1 tail rotor servo, standard size, high speed required
•360 mm main rotor blades
•58-62mm tail rotor blades
•6 channel or more helicopter transmitter system, 2.4 Ghz frequency preferred
•Receiver 6 channel or more (working with your transmitter specs)
“A” Glue width: approx. 2mm
2mm
“OIL” Lubrication grease. “A” thread lock, apply a small amount on screws or metal parts
and wipe surplus off. When disassembling, recommend to heat the metal joint about 15
seconds. (NOTE: Keep plastic parts away from heat.)
When you see the marks as below, please use glue or grease to ensure flying safety.
Tail boom x1
Drive shaft(torque tube) x1
Tail boom brace x2
Tail pitch linkage rod x2
Main blade holder x1
Metal parts of main Rotor Head x1
Metal parts of main frame x1
Metal parts of Tail Unit x1
Colorful painting canopy x1
Electronic
Accessories Boxes

200mm
688mm
90mm
Centre of Gravity
96mm
814mm
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1
Main belt (147MXL-9MM)
Lower motor block
18T 2nd Stage pinion
1ST Stage pulley pin
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 1
28
3 1
41
51
6 1
72
8
9
10
11
1
1
1
1
Round head screw(M2.5 x 6)
Bearing (4x10x4)
Motor mount bracket right
Motor mount bracket left
Upper motor block
50T Pulley
1ST Stage belt (63MXL-6mm)

0.5mm MIN
0.5mm MIN
Turn the motor over by hand to test belt positioning.
Adjust the motor pinion height until the belt runs
central on the front pulley
Make sure your motor has
a flat ground on the shaft
for the pinion grub screw.
This step can be completed at any time.
But is easier before installing the 1st stage assembly into the model
2
13
4
Set Screw (M3)
Flat head screw M3X6
Motor(1880KV)
pinion 18T(19T )
1
2
1
1
ITEM NO DESCRIP TION QTY.
1
2
3
4
tip : the pinion should be positioned as
close as possible to the top plate
to avoid rubbing and correct belt
alignment
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Bearing (3x7x3)
Belt guide pulley
spacing washer
GYRO TRAY
Boom Clamp
1
2
4
6
3
71
2
3
4
5
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 1
24
3 2
42
51
6 4
72
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 1
24
3 2
CAP Screw (M3 x 24)
UP Pulley holder SET
Spacer sleeve
Down Pulley holder SET
Flat head screw M2.5X6
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15mm Nominal
Tip - It is best to position the servo arms on servos
(with 0 trim) closest to level during this step.
6
4
Long side of the
brackets face
clockwise.
CYCLIC SERVO
Lock Nut (M2)
UPPER BEARING BLOCK
Bearing (8x16x5)
SERVO MOUNT
LOWER BEARING BLOCK
1
2
3
4 5 6 7
12
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 6
23
3 6
46
54
6 1
73
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 1
21
Round head screw (M2 x 6)
Round head screw (M2.5 x 6)
Bearing (8x16x5)
Power the servo to adjust the central
point at level condition before assemble
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Recommended lipo 1200 - 1400 mah.
Size restrictions 39mm x 45mm x 116mm.
Or unlimited length with front tail servo
mount option (Refer to Step 26)
Mirror this step for
Left side frame.
Lipo tray button (right)
Side frame
LIPO 1200 - 1400mAh
1
2
4
3
1
2
4
3
Round head screw (M2 x 4)
ITEM NO DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 1
2 3
3 1
4 1
canopy locating pin
ITEM NO DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 1
2 2
3 1
4 1
Flat head screw M2x6
Lipo tray
Lipo tray fixed mount
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ITEM NO DESCRIP TION QTY.
1LANDING GEAR - LEFT 1
2LANDING GEAR - RIGHT 1
3LANDING GEAR MOUNT 2
4 FROM STEP 6 1
5 8
lock the screws only after main
frame left is well-assembled.
1234
5
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 10)
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FRAME SPACERS 2
Lipo sliding rail (right)1
Round head screw (M2 x 4) 2
2
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 6) 5
1
2
3
ITEM
NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1
2
3
4
5
4
5
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 8)
6
Frame Washer (Red) 7
6
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1
2
4
3
5
6Ensure no free play in the
tail shaft by fastening the Locking collar
and pinion against the bearings.
Tail shaft
Tail shaft locking collar
Tail Pinion (15T)
Set Screw (M3x3)
Tail Box
Bearings (4x8x3)
1
1
2
1
1
2
ITEM NO DESCRIP TION QTY.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Tip: Tighten Screws in a few
stages to ensure the bracket
remains parallel with the tail shaft.
Refer to step 25 for details.
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1
Fin Spacer 1
2Tail Boom 1
3 2
4
Pitch Slider Bracket 1
5
Tail Belt 1
6 1
7 1
8 1
9
Tail control guide 2
10 1
11 1
11
1 2
345
8
7
6
10
9
12
12 2
CAP Screw (M2 x 10)
CAP Screw (M2 x 4)
CAP Screw (M2 x 6)
CF Vertical stabilizer
Tail boom brace mount
Heat shrink tubing
CAP Screw (ST2 x 6)
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ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1Parts From Step 4 1
2Tail Belt 1
3Parts from Step 10 1
4Boom Clamp 1
1 2 3
4
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X2
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1Parts From Step 5 1
2Parts From Step 10 1
3 5
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 Front canopy mounting bolt 1
2 1
1 2 3 1
2
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 6)
Frame Washer (Red)
4 5
4
Set Screw (M2.5x10)
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Main shaft is symmetrical with
no top or bottom.
May be installed either way.
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 One way bearing(10x14x6)1
2 1
3 1
4 1
5 1
6 1
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 Parts From Step 1 1
2 1
3 1
4 1
1
2
4
3
12
3
4
5
6
Bearing (8x14x4)
First reduction gear(80T)
Bearing (10x15x4)
Auto-rotation gear (50t)
Shaft sleeve(10x14x6)
CAP Screw (M3 x 24)
Washer (8x10x0.5)
Main shaft
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1

ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 2
2 2
3 2
1
2
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 6)
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 10)
Frame Washer (Red)
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3

1
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 1
2
3
14
4 12
5 1
6 2
7
8
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
10
2
Set Screw (M2.5x10)
Frame Washer (Red)
1
Rear canopy mounting bolt
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 6)
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 8)
Round head screw (M2 x 4) 1
Lipo sliding rail left 1
CF front electronics board
CAP Screw (M2.5 x 10)
1
4
Side frame
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10

note : factory pre-assembled
ITEM NO. DESCRIP TION QTY.
1 1
2 1
3 6
4 1
5 1
6 5
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Oscillating bearing
Swashplate Internal
Linkage ball A
Swashplate Outer ring
Swashplate mounting pin
Round head screw (M2 x 4)
Bearing (20x27x4) 1
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