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    1. Components (Page 3)
  

1-1.   Components in the Box

  

1-2.   Components in the Box (Con’t)

  

1-3.   Components in the Box (Con’t)

  

1-4.   Tug Components

  

1-5.   Tug Components (Con’t)

  

1-6.   Radio Components

  

1-7.   Charger Components

  

1-8.   Spare Parts

  

1-9.   Track Tools

    2. Tug Assembly (Page 13)
  

2-1.    Front Assembly

  

2-2.    Back Assembly

    3. Tug Operation (Page 24)
  

3-1.    Radio Operation

  

3-2.    Operating the Tug

  

3-3.    Adjusting the Width of the Tug           

  

3-4.    Loading the Helicopter on the Tug

  

3-5.    Moving the Helicopter on the Tug

  

3-6.    Unloading the Helicopter

    4. Tug Care (Page 36)
  

4-1.   Adjusting the Track Tension

  

4-2.   Charging the Tug

  

4-3.   Charging the Transmitter

  

4-4.   Replacing the Transmitter Batteries

   5. Troubleshooting (Page 42)
   6. Warranty  (Page 46)

Contents

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Страница 1: ...Instruction Manual MODEL T1H2 Helicopter Tug World s First Portable Remote Control Aircraft Tugs 95631 Rev a ...

Страница 2: ...y Page 13 2 1 Front Assembly 2 2 Back Assembly 3 Tug Operation Page 24 3 1 Radio Operation 3 2 Operating the Tug 3 3 Adjusting the Width of the Tug 3 4 Loading the Helicopter on the Tug 3 5 Moving the Helicopter on the Tug 3 6 Unloading the Helicopter 4 Tug Care Page 36 4 1 Adjusting the Track Tension 4 2 Charging the Tug 4 3 Charging the Transmitter 4 4 Replacing the Transmitter Batteries 5 Troub...

Страница 3: ...3 1 Components 1 1 Components in the Box Right MainTug Assm 09612 Left MainTug Assm 09994 ...

Страница 4: ...1 2 Components in the Box Con t Left End Assembly Assm 09889 Right End Assembly Assm 09993 Short Front end Adjuster Assm 09621 Long Back end Adjuster Assm 09622 2X Frame Side Support Part 02617 ...

Страница 5: ... Part 02629 Battery Tray Part 95087 Radio Charger Part 95102 2X Tug Charger Part 95394 Owners Manual Part 95631 2X Spare Parts Bag Part 95631 4X T Handle Part 95545 4X T1H2 Frame Insert Part 24244 12X Socket Head Part 95304 2X Shoulder Bolt Part 95655 ...

Страница 6: ...s Track Assembly Main Plate Skid Loading Rollers Skid Guide Rollers Tug Charger Connection Power Switch Right Back end Connection Slot Side to Side Swivel Connection Note Left Main Tug is an Identical Mirrored Component ...

Страница 7: ...tion Right Main Tug Swivel Connection 1 5 Tug Components Con t Left Back End Insert Right Back End Insert Left Back End Insert Hole Right Back End Side to Side Insert Right Back End Connection Slot Right Back End Connection Slot ...

Страница 8: ... the power switch is turned OFF Note If the remote is not used for more than a couple minutes it will start beeping as a indicator that it is still in the ON position This is not an indicator of a low battery Radio Controller Control Stick Power Indicator LED ON OFF Switch Light Switch 3 Speed Toggle Charging Jack Lanyard Anchor Charging Indicator LED Optional Roller Engagement Switch ...

Страница 9: ...1 7 Charger Components Tug Charger 2 Included Radio Charger 110V Power Connection Tug Connection Charging Indicator LED 110V Power Connection Radio Connection ...

Страница 10: ...1 8 Spare Parts 4 4 Spare Track Parts Pins Rotoclips Treads Links Retainer Clip Tool Track Pin Tools 4 Amp Replacement Light Fuse 4 Amp Replacement Light Fuse Track Install Tools Spare Track Parts ...

Страница 11: ...de of the groove Retainer Clip Tool Rotoclip Teeth Pointing Down Track Pin The Track Tools are used to assist in the installation of new tracks This section is intended to show how the tools are used only A detailed instruction guide is provided when purchasing new tracks Refer to that instruction guide when installing new tracks 1 9 Spare Parts ...

Страница 12: ...Track Pin Tools are used to assist in the installation of new tracks Insert the Track Pin Tools on the inside and outside adjacent pins to the missing pin hole Note You will need to hold these in place by hand ...

Страница 13: ... 1 2 4 3 Center Numbered Tube Insert End Numbered Tube Insert 5 Center Tube 6 Adj Handle NOTE BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY PROCESS PLACE BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT TUGS APART ABOUT 5 INCHES LESS THAN THE SKID WIDTH MEASURED EARLIER IT IS POSSIBLE BOTH TUGS CANNOT BE PLACED 5 INCHES LESS WITHOUT INTERFERRING AND IN THIS CASE THE TUG WIDTH WILL BE AT ITS MOST MINIMUM Assembly Figure 1 2 Tug Assembly ...

Страница 14: ...icopter frame insert and end of the tube shown and insert T han dle pin Part 95545 far enought until the handle cannot slide out freely Step 1 Slide the smaller diameter end of the Helicopter Frame Insert Part 24244 into swivel connection shown above Align the non threaded thru holes and while holding the insert in place screw in Shoulder Bolt Part 95655 ...

Страница 15: ...is connection does not adjust and will remain intact when adjusting the width of the T1H2 tug Facing down on the adjusment handle turn it counter clockwise until it can no longer turn Step 3 Align the thru holes on both the center numbered tube and end of the tube shown and insert T handle pin Part 95545 far enought until the handle cannot slide out freely Take note this pin will be removed and ad...

Страница 16: ...tep three and looking down on the adjusment handle rotate it clockwise guiding the tube to the desired length Once the desired length has been achieved insert the T Handle pin to connect both the center tube and end numbered tube together Center Tube End Numbered Tube T Handle Pin Step 3 Step 5 Slide the smaller diameter end of the end numbered tube insert into the swivel connection shown above Al...

Страница 17: ...he numbers the T handle Pins have been inserted to after adjustment is com plete as shown in the figure below These numbers will aide with the backend assembly width adjusment in the final step Measured Helicopter Skid Center to Center Distacne Mid Section Tube Number End Tube Number ...

Страница 18: ...cks Using a 3 16 allen wrench screw in and firmly tightened 4X socket head screws two per side Insert 2X Frame Side Support tubes into the larger diameter ends of T1H2 Frame Inserts Align the thru holes on both the T1H2 Frame Insert and Frame Side Support and insert 2X T Handle Pin for each side 4X 1 4 20 Socket Head Part 95304 2X T1H2 Frame Insert Part 24244 2X Frame Side Support Part 02617 Right ...

Страница 19: ...Right Back End Tug Part 09993 Left Back End Tug Part 09889 2X T1H2 Frame Insert Part 24244 8X 1 4 20 Socket Head Part 95304 1 2 6 4 5 3 T1H2 Long Adjuster Part 09622 6 Back End Fully Assembled T1H2 Roller Block Long Support ...

Страница 20: ...er Block Long Supports Using a 3 16 allen wrench screw in and firmly tightened 4X socket head screws two per side Insert Fixed Long Frame Insert into the T1H2 Roller Block Long Support on the right side back end assembly Align the two threaded holes on the fixed long frame support with the thru holes on the T1H2 Roller Block Long Support Screw in and firmly tightened 2X socket head screws 8X 1 4 20 S...

Страница 21: ...in Part 95545 far enough until the handle cannot slide out freely Remove the T Handle Pin on the side with the adjustment handle and leave out until the tug s width has been adjusted to the previously measured width This connection does not adjust and will remain intact when adjusting the width of the T1H2 tug Facing down on the adjusment handle turn it counter clockwise until it can no longer tur...

Страница 22: ...T Handle Pin Number will vary and should be the same as the T1H2 Front Adjuster End Adjust to number on front T1H2 Short Adjuster Mid Section Step 5 Insert the T1H2 Long Adjuster End Numbered tube into T1H2 Roller Long Block and align the two threaded holes with the thru holes on the Left Back end assembly Screw in 2X 1 4 20 Socket Head to secure the Long Adjuster assembly to the Left Back end Ass...

Страница 23: ... into the Heli Tube Connectors and align the thru holes Thru holes Thru holes T Handle Pin T Handle Pin Fully Assemble T1H2 Tug NOTE T1H2 TUG WILL VARY IN WIDTH DEPENDING ON THE HELICOPTER IT IS UTILIZED TO MOVE FIRST TIME LOAD ING SHOULD BE CAREFULLY OBSERVED BY OPERATOR TO ENSURE THE T1H2 HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TO THE PROPER WIDTH OF THE HELICOPTER SKIDS ...

Страница 24: ...e the control stick in the desired direction 3 The Roller Engage Lock Free Roll Switch is a 3 position switch The Roller Engage position is used to drive the cradle rollers when loading and un loading the helicopter The Lock postion is to lock the rollers from turning after the helicopter is loaded on the tug Free Roll is for manual unloading only ON OFF Power Switch Roller Engage Lock and Free Ro...

Страница 25: ...ping sound ON OFF Switch 3 Turn on the power switch on the radio controller The power indicator LED will illuminate green blue in color It is recommended that you practice maneuvering the tug prior to loading the plane It is recommended that you practice maneuvering the tug prior to loading the plane 5 When towing your helicopter ALWAYS be cautious of your surroundings in reagrds to both the main ...

Страница 26: ...it could result in damage to the track 7 Visually check tracks for wear on the treads and wear on the inner plastic surfaces Also inspect for damaged or missing rotoclips as a result of driving over small rocks Damaged treads should be replaced before operating the tug Check sprockets for proper seating and alignment 8 It is recommended that you operate the tug for a while without the helicopter o...

Страница 27: ...e and left side tugs Use the numbers on the extension tubes as reference for getting the front and back connecting tubes set at equal lengths HINT 1 Use a tape measure to measure the Center to Center distance of the skids and then use the tape measure to set the tug width HINT 2 Use two people adjusting the two cranks at the same time to speed up the process Front Crank Back Crank ...

Страница 28: ...d centered with the tail as shown in the picture Fig 3 1 Air Bag Figure 3 1 CG NOTE The center of gravity CG will vary depending on the model of helicopter being tugged STEP 1 Identify the center of gravity CG and mark or be able to readily identify its location as shown in the picture Fig 3 1 ...

Страница 29: ...29 Top View Skid Centered on tug Center 2 3 Forward Backwards Skid Centered onto cradle Skid Centered onto cradle 2 STEP 3 Align and center the skids onto the T1H2 rollers as shown below ...

Страница 30: ... as pictured below Slowly advance for ward load helicopter while maintiaining the skids centered as much as possible If skids go off center adjust postition by turning either left or right until centered once again Center Center Forward Loading Forward Loading Backwards Unloading Backwards Unloading Left Cradle Right Cradle Gear Box Gear Box NOTE Rollers should always turn opposite of Tug direction...

Страница 31: ...the helicopter the front of the skids will be raised above the back end cradles and eventually drop down as you proceed forward The drop can be easily controlled by holding the tail at the critical drop point and easing the skids down slowly Make sure the fronts of the skids are centered in the Back End cradles of the tug WARNING DO NOT LET THE BACK OF THE SKIDS GO PAST THE MIDDLE ROLLER ON EI THE...

Страница 32: ...ending on the model of helicopter being tugged CG Safe Zone CG Safe Zone STEP 5 When Loading the helicopter ensure the CG stays between the two points indicated below If the CG passes the furthest from the loading side point indicated below immediately stop and reverse direction until it is back at the safe CG point or before Center Roller ...

Страница 33: ...rning If ei ther one of them is turning then reverse the movement of the tug forward moving very slowly and verify the rollers are not turning Roller Engage Lock and Free Roll Position Switch Engaged Free Roll Locked Left Cradle Right Cradle WARNING IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL SLOW JOGS BETWEEN FORWARD AND BACKWARDS BEFORE BOTH ROLLERS ARE LOCKED DO NOT PROCEED UNTIL BOTH ROLLERS HAVE STOPPED TURNING Roll...

Страница 34: ...much faster then the expect ed 3 When going up a slope make sure the center of gravity is far enough forward to prevent the tail from falling 4 Don t make any sudded start or stop manuevers 5 If either side of the tug starts beeping then it is a Low Battery indication Ei ther swap out batteries with fresh charged ones or reconnect the chargers to the tug to recharge them 6 Try and make gradual tur...

Страница 35: ... backward and visually check that the rollers on both sides are engaged and rolling If they are not rolling then stop and slowly move forward and backward a few times until they are engaged Step 4 When the rollers are engaged then just slowly back the tug out from under the skids Step 1 Put the optional air bag under the tail or position a person at the tail to en sure it doesn t drop too low and ...

Страница 36: ...each tug and remove the outside track covers 2 Use a 9 16 hex socket and a ratchet to loosen Hex bolts shown above 4 Tug Care 4 1 Adjusting the Track Tension Track Cover Screws Outside Track Covers Right Tug Left Tug 9 16 Hex Head Screws Prying Direction of Slotted Flat Head Screwdriver Track Adjusment Prying Slot Direction of Rail Support Adjustment ...

Страница 37: ... the bolts have been the tracksw has been adjusted and the tug is ready for use Do not over tighten the tracks they should only be adjuted to allow you to put two fingers between To loosen the track for removal or repair follow these steps 4 Once the track has been adjusted tighten the front end retainer bolt 5 Re install the outside track cover 6 Repeat steps 1 thru 5 for the other track 1 Remove ...

Страница 38: ...The charging indicator LED should light up red once the charger is connected properly The tug will be fully charged once the charge indicator LED turns green 4 Leave the charger connected to the tug whenever the tug is not being used The charger is a smart charger and this will prolong the life of the battery 110V Power Connection Tug Connection Charging Indicator LED Power Switch Tug Charging Jac...

Страница 39: ...g the connector from the charger into the charging jack on the transmitter The charging indicator LED located on the side of the transmitter will illuminate green indicating the charger is charging Once the transmitter is fully charged the charging indicator LED will turn off 3 The charging rate of the charger is 150mAh When using the 1200mAh batteries that are supplied the radio requires an 8 hour...

Страница 40: ...ransmitter batteries be sure the radio transmitter and tug are both turned OFF 2 Remove the 2 screws on the back cover of the radio transmitter then remove the back cover Note Do not remove the front cover with etched logo No Battery Access Cover Screws Back Cover ...

Страница 41: ...able AA Lithium Ion batteries Refer to section 2 9 in the owners manual 5A Reconnect the battery to the transmitter circuit board 6A Re install back cover and screws Note A shrink wrapped battery pack can be purchused from AC Air Techology to replace the installed battery tray To use a shrink wrapped battery pack 1 Disconnect the battery tray from the transmitter circuit board 2 Connect the new sh...

Страница 42: ... MEASURE THE WIDTH ACCURATLEY BELOW ARE A FEW WAYS TO DO SO BUT ULTIMATELY IT IS AT THE OPERATORS DESCRETION AND LIA BILTY TO PROPERLY LOAD THE HELICOPTER ANY DAMAGE INCURRED AS A RESULT OF FAILING TO PROPERLY MEASURE THE SKIDS WIDTH IS SOLELY THE RESPONSIBILTY OF THE TUG OPERTOR IT IS THE TUG OPERATORS RESPON SIBILTY TO ALSO KEEP A VISUAL ON THE SKIDS WHEN LOADING THE HELICOP TER IMMEDIATELY REVE...

Страница 43: ...tug charger Tug charger indicator light will illuminate red when charging and green when fully charged Tug does not turn on Battery is not plugged into the PC Board Turn off the remote controller and tug Open the magnetic tug cover and plug the battery into the PC board Ensure the connection is fully engaged During shipping the battery connection can become loose or disengage from the PC board Bat...

Страница 44: ...iver Call or email tech support for further assistance One track turns but the other track does not Speed controls are not plugged into radio receiver correctly Turn off the radio controller and tug Open the magnetic tug cover Visually inspect the wire from the speed control to the receiver on the PC board for any damage If there is damage replace the speed controls Verify that the wires from the ...

Страница 45: ... with 4 screws Disconnect and reconnect the joystick Do not forget to reconnect the remote control battery Joystick needs to be recalibrated To verify issue remove remote control front cover which is held on with 2 screws Turn the remote off then back on without moving the joystick the screen will read Throttle Warning Call or email tech support for further assistance Roller Cradle Symptom Cause A...

Страница 46: ...n use modification or misuse of this product thus no liability shall be assumed or ac cepted for any resulting damage or injury By the first act of use set up or assembly the user in using the product accepts all resulting liability Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner can result in damage or injury both to the user as well as to others the product or property This produc...

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