Amewi AFX MD500E Zivil RC Helicopter Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
AMEWi

Amewi AFX MD500E Zivil RC Helicopter

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Specifications

  • Model: AFX MD500E Helicopter 6G RTF
  • Model Numbers: 25334, 25336
  • Manufacturer: AMEWI
  • Website: amewi.com

Product Using Instructions

Safety and Hazard Warnings

Please carefully read and adhere to the following safety instructions:

  • This remote-controlled model is not a toy and is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
  • Keep fingers away from drive parts and other moving parts to prevent injury.
  • The model’s motor gets very hot. Allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes after use before touching.

Battery Notice and Disposal

Regarding batteries and disposal

  • Batteries labeled with the recycling symbol should be put into used battery collecting tanks (usually available at most supermarkets). They should not be put into local household garbage.
  • AMEWI Trade GmbH participates in a dual system for boxing over the company Landbell AG. All used boxes are collected, sorted, and properly utilized.

Important Notes

Please take note of the following important information:

  • This product is manufactured according to strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements.
  • This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
  • The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or accident caused by abnormal parts, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, or operation.

Precautions
Before using the model, please adhere to the following precautions:

  • Do not use the model in rain, snow, or thunderstorms as the liquid can irreparably damage the electronics.
  • Avoid using the model in environments with poor visibility assignal interference can cause loss of control.
  • Do not use the model near crowds, in public places, or near rivers, ponds, or lakes.

Welcome to AMEWI
The Amewi Trade GmbH is an international import- and wholesale company for R/C models, toys, and creative items, located in Borchen near Paderborn, Germany. Our product range includes over 10,000 items. Above all, this includes remote- controlled cars, helicopters, boats, and tank models as well as a wide range of accessories and all necessary spare parts. Our sales network includes over 700 specialist dealers and online retailers across Europe.
The company AMEWI Trade GmbH is a pure wholesale company. We only sell our products to retailers. When you purchase AMEWI products as an end consumer, you are entering into a contract with the retailer. Please always contact your dealer in warranty cases.

Servicezeiten: Dienstag 9:30 – 12:00 Uhr | Donnerstag 14:00 – 16:30 Uhr
Telefon: +49 180 5009821 (Festnetz 14Ct/Min., Mobil max. 42Ct/Min.)
Support : https://amewi.com

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product has been manufactured according to actual technical standards. The product matches the requirements of the existing European and national guidelines. The Declaration of Conformity has been proofed. AMEWI Trade GmbH declares that this product matches the basic requirements and remaining regulations of the guideline 2014/53/EU {RED). The declarations and documents are stored at the manufacturer and can be requested and applied there. https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen

For additional questions to the product and conformity please contact:
Amewi Trade GmbH Nikolaus-Otto-Str. 18, 33178 Borchen Germany or website https://amewi.com.

  • Servicezeiten : Dienstag 9:30 – 12:00 Uhr | Donnerstag 14:00 – 16:30 Uhr
  • Telefon: +49 180 5009821 (Festnetz 14Ct/Min., Mobil max. 42Ct/Min.)
  • Support: https://amewi.com

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product has been manufactured according to actual technical standards. The product matches the requirements of the existing European and national guidelines. The Declaration of Conformity has been proofed. AMEWI Trade GmbH declares that this product matches the basic requirements and remaining regulations of the guideline 2014/53/EU (RED). The declarations and documents are stored at the manufacturer and can be requested and applied there. https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen For additional questions to the product and conformity please contact:
Amewi Trade GmbH Nikolaus-Otto-Str. 18, 33178 Borchen Germany or website https://amewi.com.

SECURITY AND HAZARD WARNINGS

  • For damage, caused by disregarding the manual, the warranty expires.
  • We are not liable for secondary failures, material, or personal damage, caused by improper usage or disregarding the security notices.
  • Based on security and registration (CE) reasons, it is forbidden to modify the product personally. Do not disassemble the product.
  • Small parts. Danger of suffocation or risk of injury caused by small parts.
  • Suitable for people aged 14+!
  • The product is not allowed to get moist or wet. The product is only allowed to be used on flat and clean surfaces. Even a drop-down from a small height can cause damage to the product.

BATTERY NOTICE & DISPOSAL

Attention: Battery do not belong in the hands of children. A change of the battery must be done by an adult person. Never mix rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable batteries. Never mix fully charged batteries with almost empty batteries. Never mix batteries of different capacities. Never try to charge dry batteries. Take care of the correct polarity. Defective batteries belong to special waste. Never leave a charging battery unattended. For questions about the charging time please read the manual or ask the manufacturer.

  • Read the safety instructions and warnings before using or charging the Li-Ion battery.
  • Stop using or charging it immediately if it leaks, has a temperature above 70° C or anything else unusual occurs.
  • Use only a qualified and specific Li-Po/Li-Ion charger. Never charge the battery unattended. Do not charge the battery if the charge exceeds 4.2 V / cell. Do not charge the battery with a charging current above 2C. Please check and ensure that you are using a qualified charger. An unqualified charger may cause a fire.
  • Do not discharge the battery with a current exceeding the maximum discharge current. Otherwise, this will cause the battery to overheat. This may result in bursting, fire or explosion.
  • Never disassemble puncture, knock, drop, short circuit, and/or throw the battery into a fire.
  • Improper use such as short-circuiting, or overcharging may result in an explosion or fire.
  • Keep the battery in a safe place that babies or children cannot reach.
  • The above indicates the danger of using the battery. The user assumes full responsibility for the outcome of using the battery.

DISPOSAL

AMEWI is registered below the Bat-Reg.-No. DE 77735153 and WEEE-Reg.-No. 93834722 at the foundation EAR and recycles all used electronic parts properly. Electric and electronic products are not allowed to be put in household garbage. Please dispose of the product at the end of the lifetime according to the actual laws. You as a customer are responsible by law for the return of all used batteries, a disposal of household garbage is forbidden! Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the alongside symbols, which point to the prohibition of disposal in household garbage.
Additional notations for the critical heavy metal are Cd=Cadmium, Hg=Quicksilver, Pb=lead {Label is placed on the batteries, for example below the bottom left trash symbols).

Based on RoHS labeling the manufacturer confirms, that all limit values were taken care of at the time of manufacturing.
Batteries labeled with the recycling symbol can be put into a used battery collecting tank. (Most supermarkets have)
They are not allowed to be put into local household garbage.

All used boxes are collected from partner companies (waste disposal contractors) at private customers (local households), sorted, and properly utilized. The involvement in Dual Systems helps to save C02 Emissions.

THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing the Amewi AFX MD500E Helicopter. Please read the instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

WARNING

  • This remote-controlled model is not a toy. It consists of many small parts and is not suitable for children under 14 years.
  • Four 1.5V AA batteries are required for the remote control.
  • A 7,4V Li-Po battery is used for the model (included).
  • Always keep your fingers away from the drive parts and other moving parts to avoid injury.
  • The model’s motor gets very hot. To avoid burn injuries, allow the motor to cool for 10-15 minutes after use before touching it.

ON INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE PRODUCT **

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Please do not disassemble or modify the model in any way. Do not use this product improperly or illegally and do not operate it in a manner that could endanger others or yourself.

MAXIMUM TRANSMITTING POWER DATA

Betriebsfrequenz 2460-2475 MHz Operation Frequency:
Maximale Funkfrequenzstärke: Maximale Spitzenleistung 8dBm Maximum Radio

Frequency power:

Maximum peak power

IMPORTANT NOTES

Note: This product is manufactured according to strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements. This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or accident caused by using abnormal parts, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, or operation. Please operate this product safely and responsibly

PRECAUTIONS

Please read the following safety information before using the model. Please do not use the model in rain, snow, or thunderstorms. If liquid enters the electronics, they may be irreparably damaged. Please do not use the model in an environment that you cannot see. Signal interference can cause the model to go out of control. Please do not use the model in the following places:

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please do not operate the model if you are tired or unwell, have drunk alcohol, or have taken drugs – this may cause injury to yourself or others. To avoid burns, never touch drive parts and motors during or immediately after use as they can be very hot. Incorrect operation of the transmitter can cause injury to you or others. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the operation before using the model. Check the model and the remote control before use. Check screws to make sure they are tight. When you have finished using the model, always switch off the model first and then the remote control. Otherwise, the model may get out of control. If the model gets out of range, it may get out of control. Please always stay close to the model with the transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Be sure to read thoroughly the manual before you begin.

As the product contains small parts, keep it away from small children.

Never reverse connection / disassemble the battery.

Do not operate the model on public roads or crowded places.

SPECIFICATIONS

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PACKAGING LIST

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  1. Helicopter
  2. Transmitter
  3. Battery
  4. Charging cable
  5. Tools
  6. Spare rotor
  7. Instruction manual

Overview

THE HELICOPTER

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THE REMOTE CONTROL

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INSTALL BATTERY

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INSTALL REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY

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CHARGING BATTERY

Connect the USB charging cable to a free USB socket on your PC, laptop, power bank or charger. Then connect the battery to the USB-C connector

The LED lights up during the charging process. When the charging process is finished, the LED goes out.

INSTALLATION OF THE LANDING GEAR

Align the landing gear with the corresponding holes on the fuselage and attach one skid to each with two screws.Amewi-AFX-MD500E-Zivil-RC-Helicopter-
FIG-17

INSTALLATION OF THE ANTENNA

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INSTALLATION OF THE WEAPONS

INSTALLATION OF THE WEAPONS (25336 ONLY)

Mount the weapon system in numerical order. First assemble parts 1 and 2. Mount them under the lower carrier plate (steps 3 and 4). Now mount the lower carrier plate to the fuselage (step 5). Now mount the upper carrier plate (step 6)

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FIRST FLIGHT PREPARATION

CAUTION

  1. Make sure the batteries in the remote control are full and the battery is charged.
  2. Make sure you have enough space to fly. Do not fly near roads with traffic, people, or electrical wires.
  3. Check that the screws on the rotor blades are not too tight, otherwise, the helicopter will vibrate, and the unstable flight will result. The rotor blades must move easily. (see picture 1)
  4. In emergencies, the motors of the helicopter can be switched off. Press the stop button for three seconds. The motors will then switch off immediately. Please note that the helicopter will crash and may be damaged

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OPERATION

Familiarize yourself with the operation of the helicopter before you fly for the first time.

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FLIGHT OPERATION STEPS

  1. First, turn on the remote control.
  2. Insert the battery and secure it. Switch on the helicopter electronics. Close the hatch.
  3. Place the helicopter on a level surface.
  4. The LEDs on the helicopter and the status light of the remote control flash. Quickly push the throttle up and then down. A beep sounds and the LEDs on the helicopter and remote-control light up continuously. This means that the connection between the helicopter and the remote control has been established.
  5. Pull both levers outwards and downwards to start the helicopter. Alternatively, you can press the “Take off” button to let the helicopter take off directly.
  6. Keep the front of the helicopter forward while also keeping a safe distance.
  7. If you want to land the helicopter manually, pull the throttle down and hold it. Once the helicopter has landed and the engines are off, you can release the lever. Alternatively, you can also land the helicopter using the “Auto landing button”.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODELLBEZEICHNUNG

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Note: Beginners should keep the head of the helicopter forward to prevent accidents.

FLIGHT YAW CORRECTION

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GYRO CALIBRATION

If the helicopter drifts too much, the gyro should be recalibrated. To do this, place the helicopter on a level surface. Push both levers down to the left. The status light flashes quickly during calibration. When the calibration is finished, the LED is permanently on.

RECEIVER DIAGRAM

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can children under 14 years of age use this product?
    • A: No, this product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
  • Q: Where can I dispose of batteries labeled with the recycling symbol?
    • A: You can put batteries labeled with the recycling symbol into used battery collecting tanks, which are usually available at most supermarkets. Do not put them into local household garbage.
  • Q: Can I use the model in rain or snow?
    • A: No, it is not recommended to use the model in rain or snow as liquid can damage the electronics.
  • Q: How long should I let the motor cool after use?
    • A: Allow the motor to cool for 10-15 minutes after use before touching it to avoid burn injuries.

References

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