iKarus ECO8 Royal Notice De Montage page 3

1. Thank you...
for purchasing this IKARUS product. It has been carefully packed and checked at our facility. Nevertheless, please
check immediately that this product is complete and undamaged. You will understand that we cannot accept any
claims arising at a later date.
2. Care...
is a very sensible subject for this high performance helicopter. Assembled and flown by skilled hands it offers fun
and satisfaction. Nevertheless, it is not a toy and should be operated with care and responsibility.We have to reject
any claims arising from inexperienced use or misuse.
Helicopters are subject to various physical laws which can result in a successful flight or a disappointing crash. Our
job has been to develop a safe flying model. The model has been professionally developed and tested substan-
tially. The assembly is now your part. Please carefully read, understand and follow the building steps. Indicated
angles and other measurements have to be followed precisely. Therefore: Build and maintain your helicopter
very carefully. If you have any doubts, take a break, think carefully or ask an experienced model helicopter
pilot. It's worth the effort.
Most of the parts are packed in building steps. First read the entire instructions manual and familiarize yourself
with the system. Open only one bag at a time as needed for the building step and put the parts in a small bin or
bowl. Assemble the helicopter step by step, bag by bag. This way qou will not loose or misplace any parts.
3. Warranty
We guarantee that this product is free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship according to the
current "IKARUS Business Terms". No claims will be accepted for failure due to a crash, incompetent handling, al-
terations, lack of maintenance, incorrect or commercial use or the use of other than original IKARUS replacement
or tuning parts. Direct or subsequent damage claims are not accepted.
4. Load
The standard rotor head configuration as supplied in the kit should not exceed 1550 rpm. The model has been
Limitation designed for dynamic aerobatic maneuvers (loops, rolls, turns and combinations thereof). If you wish the fly 3D
aerobatics at higher rpms, the aluminum rotor head is required.
5. You will
Item
need
The Motor
The Motor Controller
The R/C System
The Crystals
The Gyro System
The Flight Battery
The Charger
The Connectors
The Lubricant
6. Dimensions
Main Rotor Diameter 1060 mm (41.7in)
Length 970 mm (38.2 in)
Weight from 1500 g (3.3 lbs)
7. Requiered
• Razor blade knife (X-acto with blade # 11)
Tools • Allen Key Set (IKARUS # 8012001)
• Profi Tool Set (IKARUS # 67950)
• CA (Speed) Glue like ZAP
• Balancer and Gauge Set (IKARUS # 67951, contains the
Pitch Gauge # 67680, Blade Balancer # 631080 and the
Tailrotor Balancer # 67957)
Introduction
Item No. Description
70503 H8 – Hi-Performance Brushless Motor and
67618 19 T Pinion
70504 Lexors H40 Brushless Controller
177220 6 channel Nova 6 plus transmitter 72 MHz (only in USA/ Canada) with
7011072 GigaTronic Helicopter Program Module 72 MHz (only in USA/ Canada)
or a computerized radios system with helicopter program with
173671 MR 6 Receiver 72 MHz (only in USA/ Canada)
... you find the crystals on our website www.ikarus.net
171400 Lexors Mini Servo 400 BB (4 required)
720717 Profi Micro Gyro with Heading Hold or
720654 Mini Gyro
2027029 Lithium-Polymer battery, 5000 mAh
2027014 Multi-Charger for Li-Po and NiMh/Nicad batteries or
RO8393 Power Peak 3/24 Sport Li-Po Charger
8013003 Gold Connectors (1 pair)
67959 Special Grease for Metal and Plastic
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• Phillips screw driver small
• A pair of pointed pliers
• Bowls for small parts
• Loctite Thread Locker
• Ball-Link Pliers (IKARUS # 67958)