®
INSTRUCTION GUIDE
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR BATTERIES
HOW TO CHARGE YOUR HELIX
®
360
BATTERY INSTALLATION – CONTROLLER/CHARGER
1. Open the battery door with a screwdriver (pic.1). 2. If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by pulling up on one end of each
battery.
3. Install new batteries as shown in the polarity diagram (+/-) inside the battery compartment (pic.2). 4. Replace battery door securely (pic.3).
5. Check your local laws and regulations for correct recycling and/or battery disposal.
HOW TO FLY YOUR HELIX
®
360
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STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
STEP FOUR
TROUBLESHOOTING
Helicopter is not reacting to the
controller.
Suddenly stops and drops while flying.
Helicopter is losing control.
Helicopter is not holding a charge.
PROBLEM
Helicopter may not be turned ON.
Weak battery.
Weak power.
Helicopter may be out of range from controller.
Bright lights may be affecting the IR control.
You may be too far away from the helicopter.
Helicopter might be turned ON while charging.
Controller/charger is low on battery power.
CAUSE
Turn helicopter ON.
Re-charge the helicopter using the charging port OR
check batteries in the controller.
Re-charge helicopter or check battery power in controller.
Move closer to the helicopter with the controller.
Turn down lights or change flight environment.
Move closer to the helicopter with the controller.
Turn OFF the helicopter so that it is not flashing.
Replace batteries in the controller.
SOLUTION
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Battery requirement for Controller/charger:
Power Supply :
Rating : DC 6 V, 0.45 W
Batteries : 4 x 1.5 V "AA"/LR6/AM3
Requires 4 x 1.5 V "AA" size batteries (not included)
Battery requirement for Helix
®
360:
Power Supply :
Rating : DC 3.7 V, 1.8 W
Batteries : 1 x 3.7 V Li-Poly Rechargeable Battery Pack
Requires 1 x 3.7 V Li-Poly Rechargeable Battery Pack (included)
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION:
- Requires 4 x 1.5-V AA alkaline batteries (not included).
- Batteries are small objects.
- Replacement of batteries must be done by adults.
- Follow the polarity (+/-) diagram in the battery compartment.
- Promptly remove dead batteries from the toy.
- Dispose of used batteries properly.
- Remove batteries for prolonged storage
- DO NOT incinerate used batteries.
- DO NOT dispose of batteries in fire, as batteries may explode or leak.
- DO NOT mix old and new batteries or types of batteries
(i.e. alkaline/standard).
- DO NOT use rechargeable batteries.
- DO NOT recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
- DO NOT short-circuit the supply terminals.
Care and Maintenance:
- Always remove batteries from the toy when it is not being used for
a long period of time. (controller/charger only)
- Wipe the toy gently with a clean damp cloth.
- Keep the toy away from direct heat.
- Do not submerge the toy in water. This can damage the electronic
assemblies.
Note:
- Parental guidance is recommended when installing or replacing
batteries.
- In an environment with electrostatic discharge, the toy may
malfunction and require user to reset the toy.
Special Note to Adults:
- Regularly examine the toy for damage to the plug, enclosure and
other parts. In the event of any damage, the toy must not be used
with the controller/charger until the damage has been repaired.
- This toy is not intended for children under 3 years old.
- This toy must only be used with the recommended
controller/charger.
- Do not try to charge other batteries with controller/charger.
Safety Precautions:
- Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the rotors when power
switch is turned ON.
- Turn off controller/charger and helicopter when not in use
- Remove battery from controller/charger when not in use.
- Parental guidance is recommended for the flight.
- Keep your helicopter in your sight so that you can supervise it all the time.
- New alkaline batteries are recommended for use in controller/charger to
obtain maximum performance.
- Users should keep strict accordance with the instruction manual while
operation the product.
- Your controller/charger is tailor-made for the Li-Poly rechargeable battery
used in your Helix
®
360. Do not use it to charge any battery other than that
in the helicopter.
This product 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 undesirable operation. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference to
radio communications. Because this toy generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy, there can be no guarantee that interference will not
occur. If this toy does cause interference to radio or television reception (you
can check this by turning the toy off and on while listening for the
interference), one or more of the following measures may be useful:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation
between the toy and the radio or the TV • Consult the dealer or an
experienced TV-radio technician for help.
NOTE: Changes, adjustments or
modifications to this unit, including but not limited to, replacement of any
transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) could result in a
violation of FCC rules under part 15 and/or 95 and must be expressly
approved by Spin Master Ltd. or they could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Your Helix
®
360 is equipped with a Lithium Polymer battery.
SPECIAL LiPO BATTERY INSTRUCTIONS:
- Never charge battery unattended.
- Charge battery in isolated area. Keep away from flammable
materials.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight. There is a risk of the batteries
exploding, overheating, or igniting.
- Do not disassemble, modify heat, or short circuit the batteries. Do
not place them in fires or leave them in hot places.
- Do not drop or subject to strong impacts.
- Do not allow the batteries to get wet.
- Only charge the batteries with the specified Spin Master™ battery
charger.
- Only use the batteries in the device specified by Spin Master™.
- Carefully read the instruction guide and use the batteries correctly.
- In the unlikely event of leakage or explosion use sand or a
chemical fire extinguisher for the battery.
- Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Turn the controller switch to the ON
position. The Charge and Power LED
will be on. Once completed, the charge
LED will turn off. Turn the controller
switch OFF. Pull the charge plug out of
the helicopter and store in controller.
Insert the charge plug into the
charge port located on the bottom
of the helicopter.
Turn the helicopter OFF using
the ON/OFF switch on the
bottom of the helicopter.
Front of Heli
Front of Heli
4
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2
3
Helicopter will not lift off the ground.
Helicopter only turns in one direction.
PROBLEM
Helicopter may not be fully charged.
Helicopter is not trimmed correctly.
CAUSE
Charge helicopter fully, until green light turns off.
Refer to the TRIMMING section in the instruction sheet.
SOLUTION
For further questions and problems, please visit our website
www.airhogs.com.
NOTE: If normal function of the product is disturbed or interrupted, strong
electro-magnetic interference may be causing the issue. To reset product,
turn it completely off, then turn it back on. If normal operation does not
resume, move the product to another location and try again.
To ensure normal performance, change the batteries, as low batteries may
not allow full function.
Things to remember:
1. Flight times and charge times are influenced by numerous factors. Typical flight times vary from 4-7 minutes
with a 20+ minute charge time.
2. Before you recharge the battery, wait 10-15 minutes to let the battery cool down.
CANADIAN Class B statement: This class B digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
CONTENTS LIST AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AH HELIX
®
360
AH Helix
®
360
Spare
Tail Rotors
IR (infrared) Controller/Charger
Instruction Guide
AH HELIX
®
360
®
CHOKING HAZARD
WARNING:
Not for Children under 3 years.
Small parts.
DANGER!
NEVER INSERT ANY SHARP OBJECTS, PINS
OR SCREWS INTO THE HELICOPTER AS THIS
MAY PUNCTURE THE INTERNAL BATTERY!
Do not touch the running propeller!
Do not play above someone’s head!
Adult supervision is required!
CAUTION:
Key Features
AH Helix
®
360:
- Durable, pre-colored plastic body
- On/Off switch and charging jack
- Built-in LiPo (lithium-polymer)
rechargeable battery
- Realistic 360° Control: left/right, up/down,
forward/backward and roll left/right helicopter
like movement
Controller/Charger:
- Trim knob to adjust flight orientation
- Charge status and power-on LEDs
- Easy helicopter battery recharging using the
controller/charger
Tail Rotor
Landing Gear
CONTROLLER/CHARGER
Forward/Backward,
Roll Left/Right
Control Stick
Charging Indicator
Power Indicator
Up/Down,
Turn Left/Right
Control Stick
OFF/ON Switch
Cover and
Charging Wire
Charge Port
Power Switch
12
EXPERT
YRS
+
Problems flying?
Do not return your Air Hogs
®
to the store. Email us at
or call us toll-free at
1.800.622.8339
WWW.AIRHOGS.COM
IR Emitter
Trim Button
Headlight Button
1. FLYING INDOORS
Location – Fly in a wide-open room [ideally over 3 m (10 ft) (W) x 5 m (16.5 ft) (L) x 2.5 m (8 ft) (H)], away from breakable items. Avoid flying near vents and/or fans,
as these may overpower the Helix
®
360 and make it difficult to control.
NOTE: Always get permission to fly your Helix
®
360 indoors.
CAUTION:
Never fly near your face. Keep rotor away from your fingers, hair, eyes and other body parts. Always lift off from a flat surface. Never hold the flying
heli in your hand when lifting off. DO NOT launch heli near people or animals. Stay away from obstacles and electrical hazards.
Minimum Control Position
STEP ONE
Gently push the left control stick up to raise your helicopter about 1.5 metres (4.5 feet) above the surface.
STEP TWO
If the helicopter spirals to the
right or keeps turning right,
turn the trim button to the left
until the helicopter flies
straight.
Spirals right
Keeps turning right
or
STEP THREE
If the helicopter spirals to the
left or keeps turning left, turn
the trim button to the right
until the helicopter flies
straight.
Spirals left
Keeps turning left
or
4. FLIGHT CONTROL (After Trimming)
- Put the helicopter on a smooth surface. An uneven floor surface will affect its ability to lift off.
- Slowly push the left control stick up from the minimum control position.
- DO NOT look at the controller/charger but focus on the helicopter.
- As soon as the helicopter leaves the ground, move the left control stick back slightly as necessary to maintain altitude. In the worst case scenario,
the helicopter will drop back to the floor, but that is better than crashing against the ceiling.
- VERY gently move the left control stick up if helicopter goes down.
- VERY gently move the left control stick down if helicopter goes up.
Main Rotor Blade
Flybar
Connecting Shaft
Up or Down Hovering
From a steady flight, slowly pushing
the left control stick upwards will
make the helicopter fly higher. To
make it fly lower, just pull the left
control stick down a little. Smooth
flying takes only small changes in
the sticks position.
Left or Right Turns
Hold the helicopter steady in the air.
Push the left control stick left to turn
left or right to turn right. Initially you
may have to apply a little forward or
backward control to achieve this.
Forward or Backward Flight
Hold the helicopter steady in the air.
Push the right control stick up to make
the helicopter fly forward or pull the
control stick downward to make the
helicopter fly backward. Initially you may
have to apply a little left or right control
to achieve this.
Roll Left or Right
Hold the helicopter steady in the air.
Push the right control stick left and the
helicopter will roll to the left. Push the
right control stick right and the helicopter
will roll to the right.
In addition to using the control sticks separately for change of direction, they can also be used in unison to create banking turns,
spiral dives, or very tight turns.
TM
Air Hogs
®
, related trademarks & © 2010 Spin Master Ltd. All rights reserved.
• Please retain this information for future reference. • Please remove all packaging materials
before giving to children. • An adult should periodically check this toy to ensure no damage
or hazards exist, if so, remove from use. • Children should be supervised during play. • Keep
addresses and phone numbers for future reference. • The item inside this package may vary
from the photographs and/or illustrations. This product conforms to safety requirements of
ASTM F963 & CHPA. Designed and Engineered by Silverlit Toys.
MADE IN CHINA.
20032974, 20032975 REV 1 NBL English
T44401_0001_20032974_NBL_IS_R2
Spin Master Ltd., 450 Front Street West, Toronto,
ON M5V 1B6 Canada
Spin Master, Inc., PMB #10053, 300 International Drive,
Suite 100, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA
Spin Master Toys Far East Limited, Rm #1113, 11/F,
Chinachem Golden Plaza, 77 Mody Rd., Tsimshatsui E., Kowloon, HK
North American Consumer Information
Phone: 1-800-622-8339
Email: [email protected]
www.spinmaster.com
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2. GETTING STARTED
1. Set the ON/OFF switch on the bottom of the helicopter to ON (pic.1). 2. Place the helicopter on a flat surface with its tail pointing toward you and the nose
facing away (pic.2).
3. Move the left hand control stick on the controller/charger to its minimum control position (pic.3). 4. Move the controller/charger OFF/ON
switch to ON (pic.4). The cockpit light on the helicopter will blink slowly for a few seconds then rapidly when the helicopter is synchronized with the controller/
charger. Now you are ready to fly.
NOTE: Helicopter comes with a headlight. Press the Headlight button once to turn ON and press once again to turn OFF.
Turn the controller off and lift
the cover up. Take out the
charging plug.
Headlight
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R
D
U
L
R
B
F
3. TRIMMING YOUR HELICOPTER
NOTE: The helicopter needs to be trimmed every time it’s switched on and off or when flight becomes unstable.
NOTE: If hair or debris gets caught in rotor
and prevents rotor from turning, remove as
above and clean.
1. Hold tail boom and
rotor with fingers.
2. Pull rotor off
carefully. Clean or
replace if broken.
3. Push rotor on.
1
3
2
CAUTION:
Tail rotor to be replaced
or cleaned by adult only.
PRODUCT BATTERY REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Internal battery is factory installed, product disassembly and battery removal
must be performed by an adult. Do not puncture, cut, tear, compress or deform
product during disassembly. Ensure product is turned off, then use a screw
driver to remove all screws. Separate product body halves to expose internal
electronics. When battery is visible in its entirety use scissors to cut a single
battery wire, immediately wrap the cut wire end with tape to isolate it, repeat
until all battery wires are cut and isolated, and the battery is free from the rest
of the product. Dispose of battery in accordance with your local battery
recycling or disposal laws.
NOTE: Opening of product and/or removal of
battery will render product inoperative and voids manufacturer warranties,
dispose of remaining product components in accordance with local laws.
TROUBLESHOOTING cont’d...
HOW TO FIX YOUR ROTOR FLYBAR ASSEMBLY
If the linkage between your twin rotors comes undone and is dangling below the bottom rotor,
it is very EASY to fix!
(A)
Carefully re-attach the linkage back onto the top connector and gently push it into place.
(B)
While your there, you might want to check around the area for any fibers or debris that might
affect your flight performance. Carefully remove it with tweezers and you are ready to start
flying again!
B
RIGHT
A
WRONG