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EFLH3000

E-flite

®

 products are distributed exclusively by 

Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

4105 Fieldstone Road 

Champaign, IL 61822

USA

© 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc.

US patent D578,146

US patent number 7, 391, 320

Multiple patents pending

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25335 Elmshorn 

Germany

DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 

The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby, Inc.

E-fliteRC.com

15762

Printed 6/09

Specifications

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 in (190mm)

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 in (90mm)

Main Rotor Diameter  . . . . . . . . . 7.0 in (180mm)

Weight with Battery  . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 oz (28 g)

Main Motor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coreless (1 installed)

Tail Motor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Micro coreless (1 installed)

Battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120mAh 1-cell 3.7V 14C battery Li-Po (2 included)

Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Celectra

 4-port 1-cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po charger 

(included)

Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V, 1.5-amp AC/DC power supply (included)

Transmitter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MLP4DSM 2.4GHz DSM 4-channel (included)

Onboard Electronics . . . . . . . . . . 5-in-1 receiver/servos/mixer/ESC/gyro (installed)

RTF Instruction Manual

Note: Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual  

may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to  

the helicopter.

Summary of Contents for EFLH3000

Page 1: ... are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby Inc E fliteRC com 15762 Printed 6 09 Specifications Length 7 5 in 190mm Height 3 5 in 90mm Main Rotor Diameter 7 0 in 180mm Weight with Battery 1 0 oz 28 g Main Motor Coreless 1 installed Tail Motor Micro coreless 1 installed Battery 120mAh 1 cell 3 7V 14C battery Li Po 2 included Charger Celectra 4 port 1 cell 3 7V 0 3A DC Li Po charger included Power...

Page 2: ...anual Keep loose items that can get entangled in the rotor blades away from the main and tail blades including loose clothing or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the rotor blades Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni Cd Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All manufacture...

Page 3: ...he model out into the street or populated areas for any reason Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and prote...

Page 4: ...mer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in fire By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries If you do not agree with these conditions return your complete mSR alo...

Page 5: ...hout the flight and if at any time the helicopter begins to require more throttle than typical to maintain hover or flight you should land the helicopter immediately Routinely discharging the battery to the soft LVC can still cause permanent damage to the battery Note When the battery power voltage is getting low you will typically find that significant rudder trim and or rudder stick adjustments ...

Page 6: ...o will discharge and possibly damage the batteries NEVER LEAVE THE ADAPTER POWER SUPPLY OR CHARGER PLUGGED IN UNATTENDED Celectra 4 Port Li Po Charger Warning Lithium Polymer Li Po batteries are significantly more volatile than other rechargeable batteries used in RC applications Failure to read and follow these instructions and safety precautions may result in fire personal injury and damage to p...

Page 7: ...or 1 cell Lithium Polymer batteries ONLY It MUST NOT be used to charge other size Li Po batteries Ni MH or Ni Cd battery packs Never attempt to dismantle the charger Always disconnect the charger from the power supply after charging the battery Disposal of Li Po batteries requires special care Follow the manufacturer s instructions for safe disposal Installing the Transmitter Batteries Install fou...

Page 8: ...ustomers find it easier to lay the helicopter on its side while connecting the flight battery then leaving it on its side during the initialization process Do not move sway the helicopter during the calibration process Failure to do this will cause unstable flight performance Transmitter Control Identification Note Each time before you fly you should ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connectin...

Page 9: ...same side usually toward the top of the helicopter Mode 2 Mode 1 Position the helicopter to view it from behind Move the elevator stick on the transmitter forward and aft to check elevator pitch control When the stick is pushed forward the right hand servo should pull the swashplate downward Mode 1 Mode 2 With the stick pulled back the right hand servo should push the swashplate upward Mode 1 Mode...

Page 10: ... 5 Information Channel 5 affects rate settings of the 5 in 1 Control Unit If using the stock MLP4DSM Transmitter this information is not pertinent If using an LP5DSM or HP6DSM Transmitter please turn the Channel 5 knob clockwise completely If using any other DSM2 compatible transmitter please ensure Channel 5 is set to default servo reversal and the switch or knob is set to a position that allows ...

Page 11: ... but you have no control of the motors you have a positive Radio Frequency RF link between the transmitter and receiver but the throttle stick and throttle trim may not be set to the correct positions Check to be sure that the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position and that the throttle trim is set to the middle or a lower than the middle position If you now have control of the motors p...

Page 12: ...er Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your Blade mSR please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight When the throttle stick is in the lowest possible position and throttle trim is set to the middle or a lower than middle position the main rotor blades will not spin Advancing the stick upward will i...

Page 13: ...ng the left hand rudder trim button until the nose stays as close to straight as possible The elevator stick controls fore and aft pitch of the helicopter Pushing the stick forward will pitch the nose of the helicopter downward allowing the helicopter to be flown forward Mode 1 Mode 2 Helicopter Moves Forward Pulling the elevator stick backward will pitch the tail of the helicopter downward allowi...

Page 14: ...is powered on When the transmitter is first powered on it will be in the high rate mode You can tell you are in the high rate mode when the LED on the transmitter glows solid red In the high rate mode the controls are allowed to reach their maximum values which is typically preferred by experienced pilots interested most in maximum control authority By pushing in on the right hand stick while in t...

Page 15: ...ely off The training gear is most effective when keeping the helicopter at or below 2 feet and flown at low speeds The training gear is not designed as a force field or protective armor to help prevent any damage during a crash However it is a great tool to help prevent damage to your helicopter when used properly Slide one O ring on each training gear rod Insert each training gear rod into the tr...

Page 16: ...e As you will find the Blade mSR requires minor throttle adjustments to maintain its altitude in hover Remember to keep these throttle adjustments as minimal as possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and or a possible crash While attempting to establish a low level hover you can also check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the Blade mSR from constant...

Page 17: ...ts may benefit from a more aggressive setup The more aggressive setup can be achieved by simply popping off the lower rotor head links and moving them onto the longer set of inner swashplate control balls Precision Swashplate Calibration Tool The Blade mSR includes a precision swashplate calibration tool This tool should be used after every crash or when rebuilding to ensure rotor head swashplate ...

Page 18: ...flight battery is disconnected from the 5 in 1 unit and the transmitter is turned off Plug the flight battery into the 5 in 1 unit Plug the flight battery into the 5 in 1 unit After 5 seconds the LED on the 5 in1 unit will begin flashing After verifying the LED is flashing on the receiver 5 in 1 PUSH directly down on the left hand stick while switching the transmitter on you will feel a click when...

Page 19: ... and recharge flight battery completely Replace EFLB1201S battery and read Battery Warnings and Guidelines section of manual Pages 7 8 Problem Possible Cause Solution Charger light stays on after Li Po battery is disconnected or remains on for longer than 40 minutes when charging D batteries in the charger have inadequate power Replace D batteries in the charger or switch to power supply EFLC1005 ...

Page 20: ...inion BMSR EFLH3003 13 Main Shaft Collar and Hardware 1 EFLH3007 14 Main Motor Pinion 1 EFLH3003 15 Main Outer Shaft Bearing 3x6x2mm 2 BMCX MSR EFLH2215 16 Servo Pushrod Set with Ball Link 2 BMSR EFLH3008 17 Main Frame with Hardware BMSR EFLH3005 18 Replacement Servo Mechanics BMCX MSR EFLH1066 19 Complete Blue Canopy with Vertical Fin BMSR EFLH3018 20 Canopy Mounting Grommets 8 BMSR EFLH3021 21 5...

Page 21: ...rk Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware BMSR EFLH3017GL Glow In The Dark Tail Rotor 1 BMSR EFLH3019 Complete Red Canopy with Vertical Fin BMSR EFLH3020R Vertical Fin Red BMSR EFLH3020GL Vertical Fin Glow In The Dark BMSR EFLH3023 Ultra Micro Training Gear Set BMCX MSR EFLB1501S 150mAh 1 Cell 3 7V Li Po BMCX MSR FUG7100 D Alkaline Battery 2 Note Due to the nature of the glow in the dark plastic mater...

Page 22: ...ir or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby 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 not transferable REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED U...

Page 23: ... 50 of the retail purchase cost By submitting the item for repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification Repair estimates are available upon request You must include this request with your repair Non warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horiz...

Page 24: ...on about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product Declaration of Conformity in accordance with ISO IEC 17050 1 No HH2009051501 Product s Blade mSR RTF Item Number s EFLH3000 Equipment class 1 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements...

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