Landing; Maintenance; Troubleshooting - XciteRC Rocket 400 GPS Mode D'emploi

Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Repairs
flying.
7. Calibration: In rare cases it can happen that the Quadrocopter flies unstable barely holding its position,
then it has to be re-calibrated. The procedure is as follows:
a. Lock motors: Move the throttle lever to the lowest left position and wait until the red LED on the model
blinks.
b. Now move the throttle lever to the lowest right position and wait until the red LED won't blink anymore,
then start. Hold the model in the air for approximately 20 seconds and land again. Lock the motors
(throttle lever lower left), the calibration is completed.

Landing:

• Carefully push the left throttle lever rearward. Try to land „smooth" without damaging the Quadrocopter.
• Switch of the Quadrocopter and then the transmitter.
WARNING: the motor of the XciteRC Rocket 400 GPS may get very hot during operation. Allow to cool
down minimum 20 minutes before the next start to avoid damage. Fire hazard!

Maintenance

To have fun with your model over a long period, occasional service work is required to get your model in good
condition and to minimize wear.
• Remove dirt or dust depending with compressed air or a soft brush after each use. For stubborn dirt, a
harder brush or a toothbrush can be used.
• To clean the body/fuselage no chemical cleaners such as thinners may used, as this damage the plastic
of the body/fuselage. Normally a piece of soft cloth is ok, stubborn dirt can be removed with washing-up
liquid.
• Check the tightness of all screws and tighten if necessary.
• Also check all connections, cables and power battery / rechargeable battery for damage.
WARNING: Damaged batteries or rechargeable batteries must not be used again and must be
•
disposed of immediately – fire hazard! Please note the disposal notes at the end of this manual.
• Check the model for worn, broken or jammed parts and gears and repair if necessary.
WARNING: remove the batteries / rechargeable batteries of the transmitter and model when not in
•
use – fire hazard!

Troubleshooting

Problem
Model flies circles in Hold
mode
Motors won't start
Model doesn't take off
Modell lands in Coming Home
mode far away from the star-
ting position
Model has no stable hover
flight
XciteRC Rocket 400 GPS
Solution
GPS signal poor, look for another place and try again
GPS signal poor, fly. 3-5 minutes in normal mode and check the green
GPS-LED. If it is still on check Position Hold once more
Switch SWA not in position 0
Battery voltage low, recharge or exchange battery
Check the assembly of the propellers – rotational direction
GPS signal poor, look for another place and try again
Re-calibrate model (see paragraph Operation, point 7)
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