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Congratulations on your purchase of the SPARC!
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Delta Defender
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helicopter. Your Delta Defender comes with
everything needed to fly, so you can start flying as soon as you have thoroughly read the instruction manual
and have charged the built-in flight battery.
Key Features:
• Advanced selectable infrared (IR) radio control system with digital trims
• Fully proportional throttle and steering control (2 channels)
• Durable foam body
• Built-in Li-Po battery for longer flight duration
• Quick charging directly from the transmitter
Safety Precautions:
Warning
: Any change or modification to this product will void all warranties.
• Choking hazard: Small parts contained; not for children under age 8.
• Keep everything, especially hair, away from the main rotor blades and tail rotor at all times.
• Make sure the transmitter and Delta Defender have their power turned off when not in use.
• Keep your Delta Defender in your sight when flying.
• Do not attempt to charge any battery other than the specified built-in Li-Po with the charger in the
transmitter. Never leave the Delta Defender unattended while charging.
• To help protect your Delta Defender from damage, remember to lower the throttle stick to idle immediately to
stop the blades if your Delta Defender is falling over or hitting something.
Battery Cautions for Li-Po Battery:
• Charge the battery with the specified built-in charger only. Please carefully follow the charging instructions as
described on the following page.
• Do not over discharge or overcharge.
• Do not short-circuit, drop or damage the battery.
• Do not put the battery near/in fire or heat.
• Store the Delta Defender in a cool, dry place and out of the reach of children.
For Transmitter:
• Use of alkaline AA batteries for replacement is recommended. Do not mix brands or types of batteries.
• Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
Notes for Adults:
• Examine the Delta Defender carefully for any possible damage prior to every flight. Do not attempt to fly until
all damage has been repaired.
• Adult supervision is required when a child is charging/installing/replacing the batteries in the Delta Defender.
Notes for Maintenance:
• Remove the batteries installed in the transmitter if you are not going to use this product for a long time.
• Clean the transmitter’s surface with a dry, soft cloth if it is dirty. Do not use any water or spray cleaner
on this transmitter.
• Store this product in a cool, dry place.
• Replace the batteries in the transmitter when you hear the low battery alarm (beeping sound).
• If you do not replace the batteries in time, you could lose control of your Delta Defender or crash it.
• If the Delta Defender body becomes damaged, it can easily be repaired using foam-safe CA glue purchased
from your local hobby store. Adult supervision is required when using adhesives on your model.
Where to fly:
• Large, indoor room
• 2 car garage
• Basement
Note
: It is not prefererd to fly your Delta Defender outside as sunlight will greatly
reduce the range of your transmitter.
Warnings and Safety:
• Never fly in places full of people, pets or furniture.
• When flying the Delta Defender, keep enough distance away from people for safety.
• Adult supervision is recommended for children age 12 and under.
• Keep the blades away from body parts, even when they aren’t spinning; the unit could be turned on by accident.
Note
: Your Delta Defender has a built-in safety feature that prevents running the battery down accidentally which
could damage the helicopter battery. After 30 seconds, if the helicopter has been left on and the transmitter has
been turned off, the blades of the helicopter will rotate slightly every second and the helicopter will emit a beep
and the blades will move at the same time.
Use of the Infrared (IR) Radio:
General Operation:
Your infrared transmitter operates on a “line of sight” principal which means
the transmitter must be able to “see” your Delta Defender to operate properly.
If there are obstructions between the transmitter and helicopter such as walls,
windows, furniture or any other objects, your helicopter may not operate
properly. Make sure to operate your Delta Defender in an open area to avoid any
obstructions between your transmitter and your Delta Defender. Also use caution
when flying near windows where direct sunlight is entering the room as this may
reduce the range of your radio system.
Changing Channels:
Your Delta Defender is shipped on Channel A and is ready to fly out of the box after charging. Two Delta Defenders
can be flown at the same time if you change the channel of one of the models. To change the channel of your
Delta Defender, you will need to follow the procedure below.
Channel A
: Press and hold the “A” button on the transmitter. Move the power switch to “ON” then release the “A”
button. Quickly turn on the power of your Delta Defender. The transmitter will now emit a series of beeps. Once
the beeps have stopped, the channel has been changed.
Channel B
: Press and hold the “B” button on the transmitter. Move the power switch to “ON” then release the “B”
button. Quickly turn on the power of your Delta Defender. The transmitter will now emit a series of beeps. Once
the beeps have stopped, the channel has been changed. Channel B is the optional channel for your Delta Defender.
Troubleshooting:
Problem
Unit does not operate
Delta Defender won’t lift
Loss of control or flight battery will
not charge
Unit does not respond to transmitter
Solution
1. Check polarity installation or replace
with fresh AA batteries
2. Fully charge the battery
3. Replace the Delta Defender
4. Turn on the Delta Defender
Recharge battery
1. Replace transmitter batteries
2. Remove obstruction from IR signal
Follow procedure under “Changing
Channels” to set transmitter and
helicopter to same channel
Possible Cause
1. Transmitter AA batteries are depleted
or installed incorrectly as indicated by
the low-battery alarm
2. Delta Defender battery is not charged
3. Crash has damaged the Delta
Defender
4. Delta Defender is not turned on
Flight battery is low
1. Transmitter batteries are
running low
2. Obstruction blocking IR signal
Transmitter is on different channel than
helicopter
Replacement Parts:
Part#
Description
Retail
HBZ9007
Rotor Blade Set: Delta Defender
$9.99
EFLA209
Foam-Safe CA
$9.99
EFLA207
Foam-Safe CA Activator
$4.99
Please keep this Instruction Manual for future reference.
Please call the Horizon Product Support Staff with any questions regarding operation of the Delta Defender at
1-877-504-0233.
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RADIO CONTROL RESCUE HELICOPTER
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