Megatech MTC95XX Chopper 1 Ambulance Design Helicopter User Manual manual

Megatech International Inc. Chopper 1 Ambulance Design Helicopter manual

User Manual

Entire contents © Megatech 2008 Rev. 200808121700
Flight Manual
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If you have questions about operating or assembling your new Megatech product...
Please Call Megatech First!
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE
Call our Service Department at:
(201) 662-8500
or email support@megatech.com
10am - 5pm EST Monday through Friday (except holidays)
Technical assistance is also available on the web at www.megatech.com
READ ENTIRE MANUAL FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FLY
IMPORTANT NOTE: The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects only and does NOT cover
damage caused by operator error. Spare parts, baƩeries, and accessories are available.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions ........................................................................ 3
Package Contents ......................................................................... 4
The Radio System ......................................................................... 4
Installing The Batteries ............................................................... 5
Charging Your Chopper-1 ......................................................... 6
Pre-Flight Checks ........................................................................... 7
Flight School ...................................................................................8
Repairing Your Chopper-1 ....................................................... 10
Parts List ......................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 12
FCC Emissions Information ..................................................... 14
Warranty ........................................................................................ 15
Important! Before you begin, please read all safety precautions and warnings.
Failure to comply with any of the following could lead to bodily harm or
injury. The Megatech Chopper-1 is not intended for use by those under 8
years of age without proper adult supervision.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TRANSMITTER SAFETY
(See Page 14 for complete FCC information)
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the transmitter. When the red LED light becomes dim or does not glow on the transmitter, immediately
install fresh batteries. Failure to do so could result in loss of control and (most likely) a crash.
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batteries inside the transmitter.
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other radio controlled devices are being operated on the same frequency.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
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responsible for your own safety and the safety of others around you. Follow these basic safety guidelines
at all times.
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any article of clothing away from the spinning rotor and tail blades.
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damage may occur. If the Chopper-1 ever comes in contact with any moisture, dry it carefully and allow it
to stand overnight before attempting to use it again.
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electronics. Only use a dry, soft cloth for cleaning.
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person walking by can affect its performance.
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affected.
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any length of time.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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other rechargeable batteries. Improper handling of Lithium Polymer batteries could result in the battery
drastically overheating, so please follow all warnings and instructions.
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battery can occur.
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B. Tail Rotor Control Stick - This control stick will spin the Chopper-1 clockwise or
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rotor control stick when throttle input is given.
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control stick is in the neutral position.
D. Charging Cord - Located inside a compartment at the base of the transmitter and
used when charging the Chopper-1.
E. Hover-Only Mode - There is a counterweight located inside the center of the
charging cord compartment. The weight is added to the tail of the helicopter to
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F. Power & Charge LEDs - The bottom most LED illuminates green when the
transmitter is in the charging mode. When the top most LED illuminates red, the
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If the red LED light becomes dark or does not glow on the transmitter, the
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the red LED light is dim or does not glow! This will result in loss of control and a
possible crash. Contact our service center at 201-662-8500 if you think there may
be a problem with your radio system.
G. Power Switch - Turns your transmitter on and off.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
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position.
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remove the hatch.
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transmitter, paying close attention to the
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IMPORTANT! If the transmitter batteries are
not installed according to proper polarity, the
transmitter will not function and electrical
damage may occur.
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hold-down screw. (Do not over tighten)
5) Locate the transmitter antenna. Insert and
thread the antenna into the top of the transmitter and rotate the antenna clockwise
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
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(sold separately)
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B. Transmitter w/ integrated peak charger
C. Spare tail rotor blade (1)
D. Transmitter antenna
RADIO SYSTEM
THE CONTROLS
A. Throttle Control Stick8IFOUIJTDPOUSPMTUJDLJTBMMUIFXBZJOUIFiEPXOwPS
pulled back) position, the motor is off. For safety, make sure the throttle control
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The rotor blade speed increases as the throttle control stick is moved up (or
forward). The Chopper-1 gains altitude as power is increased, and descends as
power is decreased.
Full power is reached when the throttle control stick is positioned all the way
forward.
A.
B.
C.
D.
A. B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
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NOTE: THE TRANSMITTER IS ALWAYS THE FIRST TO BE
SWITCHED ON, AND THE LAST TO BE SWITCHED OFF!
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
Before you switch ON your Chopper-1 ALWAYS make sure to release the throttle control stick (left) so the
rotor blades do not start up unexpectedly when the Chopper-1 is switched ON. Always follow the safety
start up procedure.
RADIO RANGE CHECK
Important Tip: Always perform a motor-check and radio-range check with the help of a friend or parent.
Doing so alone may cause the Chopper-1 to get away from you and cause damage.
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Chopper-1. Make sure that the transmitter antenna is
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fuselage with the rotors pointing away from him/her
and away from their person and loose clothing.
5) Walk 25-ft away from the Chopper-1.
6) Check the motor and tail rotor controls as follows.
MOTOR CHECK
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when the stick is in the back position.
TAIL ROTOR CHECK
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NOTE: It might be difficult for you to tell which way the tail motor is spinning. You can also perform
this check when you start to fly by moving the control stick and seeing which way the Chopper-1 spins
after it has been trimmed correctly by following the directions on page 9.
7) Once this is complete turn the Chopper-1 OFF and then turn OFF the transmitter.
If your Chopper-1 does not respond from 25 feet away, do NOT attempt to fly. Contact Megatech at
(201)662-8500 for further assistance.
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will provide about 3-hours or more of power to the transmitter depending on use.
NOTE: If the red LED does not illuminate or is dim change the transmitter batteries with fresh alkaline
batteries. If the transmitter LED still does not illuminate contact Megatech Service Department at 201-
662-8500 for further assistance.
CHARGING YOUR CHOPPER-1
1) The Chopper-1 features an automatic peak-sensing charging circuit built into the
transmitter.
2) The charging cord is located behind the door on the
bottom left of the transmitter. Push on the side of the
door and lift to open the compartment and access the
cord.
3) Make sure that the power switch on the Chopper-1
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4) Plug the charging cord into the Chopper-1 charging
receptacle located under the on/off switch. Pay close attention to the polarity of the
charging connector.
5) The green LED on the transmitter will illuminate when charging is in process and will
automatically turn off when charging is complete.
Note: Charge time may vary depending on how much power the Chopper-1’s flight
pack has and also how much power is left in the transmitter batteries.
CAUTION
READ THIS SECTION BEFORE CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK FOR THE FIRST TIME!
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Note: Please be aware that it is normal for the transmitter to become warm during the
charging process.
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25 FEET
MOTOR CHECK
ADVANCE
THROTTLE
STICK
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located below the tail rotor control stick. Rotate the trim dial until the Chopper-1
does not move left or right when no tail rotor control stick input is given. For
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given then rotate the trim dial clockwise (right) until the helicopter stops spinning.
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locate the included counter weight inside the center
of the charging cord compartment. The weight is
removed from the transmitter by pushing the retaining
clips apart. The weight is attached to the lower rear tail
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hole. Insert the counter weight into the hole and then
rotate clockwise to lock in place. The Chopper-1 is now setup for hovering only
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and remove it from the tail.
10) Landing is accomplished by reducing the throttle speed slowly and letting the
Chopper-1 gently land on the ground. Do not reduce the throttle speed too quickly
or the Chopper-1 may crash. Once the helicopter has landed, reduce the throttle
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the Chopper-1 OFF then turn OFF the transmitter.
TIP: Practice your first landings by only raising your Chopper-1 about 12 to 24
inches off the ground so as not to damage the helicopter on rough landings from
higher altitudes. Once you feel confident, start taking the Chopper-1 to greater
altitudes.
TIPS ON CONTROL STICK MOVEMENTS AND TRIM ADJUSTMENTS
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your helicopter. Just remember, smooth and gentle inputs!
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release the tail rotor control stick or reduce the throttle speed! The Chopper-1 will
slow down or stop turning by itself. If the Chopper-1 continues spinning add some
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FLIGHT SCHOOL
PRE-FLIGHT NOTES
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the transmitter batteries.
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displacement from fans, air conditioning, someone walking by, or even a slight outdoor
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FLYING YOUR CHOPPER-1
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Important: DO NOT touch any of the control sticks on the transmitter until the
Chopper-1 is placed on the ground and is 5 feet from you and any onlookers.
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Continue to increase the throttle speed until the Chopper-1 lifts off the ground.
4) To reach an altitude you desire you will need to continue to increase throttle speed
by pushing the throttle control stick forward.
5) To reduce rotor speed and decrease your altitude, decrease the throttle input by
pulling the throttle control stick back slowly. When the left control stick is pulled all
the way back the rotor blades will stop spinning.
Tip: Always gradually increase or decrease throttle speed. If you increase or
decrease the throttle speed too quickly the helicopter may crash.
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7) Turning the Chopper-1 is accomplished by pushing the tail rotor control stick on the
transmitter in the appropriate direction. To turn the Chopper-1 to the right, push the
tail rotor control stick to the right. To turn the Chopper-1 to the left, push the tail
rotor control stick to the left. The Chopper-1 will continue to turn as long as you are
holding the control stick.
LEFT TURN RIGHT TURN
CHOPPER-1 SPINS RIGHT
ROTATE DIAL
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
CHOPPER-1 SPINS LEFT
ROTATE DIAL
CLOCKWISE
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SPARE PARTS LIST
Spare, repair and replacement parts are readily available for your Chopper-1. Should
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from Megatech. Use this sheet as a guide.
1"35 %&4$3*15*0/
MTC950906 3&1"*3(-6&06/$&56#&
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MTC951603 53"/4.*55&3#"55&3:$07&3
MTC951601 3&1-"$&.&/553"/4.*55&3.);
MTC951701 3&1-"$&.&/553"/4.*55&3.);
MTC951602 $0.1-&5&3&1-"$&.&/5)&-*$015&3.);
MTC951702 $0.1-&5&3&1-"$&.&/5)&-*$015&3.);
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damage to the Chopper-1.
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back on the throttle a bit and enjoy.
REPAIRING YOUR CHOPPER-1
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Press on the new tail rotor blade, included with your kit, onto the motor shaft until it
cannot go any further. Use care not to break the motor or the tail assembly.
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may eventually damage the helicopter. If you need to replace both the upper and
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Phillips head screwdriver remove the two blade holder screws. Pull apart the top
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proper place, with the beveled side facing up, and attach with the two screws. Do
not over tighten. If you are replacing a lower blade you will need to reattach the top
blade holder support and then tighten the screws. Make sure the top blade holder
support is aligned correctly with the printed arrows facing outwards.
TIP: Always use extra care when handling parts on the Chopper-1. Take your time
and be patient. Remember that it is important to use as little additional materials
for repair as possible. The Chopper-1 is lightweight and balanced. Make sure to
always balance your Chopper-1 after a repair. “An example would be if you glue
parts on the fuselage and the Chopper-1 seems to lean or go to one side in flight,
you can add similar weight to the other side to balance.”
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Technicians at (201)662-8500. We will have you up and running in no time!
Always make sure your transmitter batteries are fresh and your
Chopper-1 is fully charged, as this can be the cause of many
operational issues
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Rotors do not spin Rotors may be binding Check to make sure both rotor
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Rotor blades only run for
short time before turning
off OR
Throttle/Tail rotor pulse OR
Control signal is lost
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antenna
Signal path from Transmitter to
Chopper-1 is blocked
Make sure there is no obstruction
Transmitter is too far or too close
to the Chopper-1
Move the transmitter closer or
further from the Chopper-1 until
you regain signal.
You may have radio interference Try a different location
Chopper-1 does not hover,
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Improper take off Review take off procedure on
page 8
Chopper-1 is not trimmed
correctly
Make sure the tail rotor is
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following the instructions on
page 9
Too much tail rotor control input
is being used
Use smaller gentle inputs
Counterweight was not added to
the tail.
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only mode. See page 9 for further
instructions.
Tail is not securely mounted on
the fuselage
Double check to make sure tail
is secure and if needed use foam
safe glue to repair
Chopper-1 loses altitude
rapidly during turns
Too much or too little control
input is given
Reduce or increase the amount
of control input given until the
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transmitter and charger or
the transmitter RED LED is
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Batteries in the transmitter are
incorrectly installed
Make sure batteries are installed
in the correct direction
Batteries in the transmitter are
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Replace the batteries with new
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position
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position
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
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transmitter when charging
or Chopper-1 will not charge
Power switch on the Chopper-1
and/or the transmitter is not in
the correct position for charging
Set the Transmitter power switch
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Chopper-1 power switch is set to
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the Chopper-1 and the green LED
on the transmitter will illuminate.
Charger Cord is not properly
plugged into the Chopper-1
charge port
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$IPQQFSJTOPUnZJOHIJHI
enough
You are not using good throttle
control
Increase throttle speed to allow
the Chopper-1 to gain altitude
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desired altitude.
Chopper-1 crashed into the
ground while landing
You may have used to much tail
rotor control stick input
Reduce the amount of tail rotor
control stick input. Only use very
little input to keep the Chopper-1
level and stable when landing.
You may have reduced the
throttle speed too quickly or too
much
Lower the throttle speed more
gradually to allow the Chopper-1
to land softly.
The Chopper-1 vibrates
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Rotor blades may be damaged
or broken
Replace damaged or broken rotor
blade. Review blade replacement
procedure on page 10
Main shaft may be damaged do
to a crash or light impact
Please contact Megatech Service
Department at 201-662-8500 for
further assistance
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Megatech® International guarantees this item to be free from defects for a
period of 30 days from the date of purchase. If any component of this product
fails to function properly due to defects in materials or the manufacturing
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and the manufacturer can choose to either repair or replace the item.
This warranty is void if the product in question has been altered or repaired by
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circumstances will Megatech International or any of its representatives be held
liable for injury to persons or property damage resulting from assembly or use
of the product. Megatech is not liable if any outside radio frequencies interfere
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will not be held liable for any injury to persons or property damage resulting
from an out-of-control model caused by use or misuse of the product.
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the description of the warranties contained herein.
Contact the Megatech International Service Department before returning
any item that is defective according to the limitations listed above. Please be
sure to pack the returned item(s) carefully. The customer must return the
product along with proof of purchase, a letter describing the problem
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will either repair the defective part or replace it and return it to the customer.
Return shipping and handling in the 48 contiguous states is $10.99.
Shipping outside of the 48 states will be quoted by location.
This warranty does not cover any damage caused by use, misuse, alteration,
accident, or neglect, nor does it cover normal wear and tear of the product.
Product returned to us which falls under this category will be submitted to our
service department for repair. We reserve the right to charge any service and
parts fees incurred when repairing the item.
Megatech® International
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FCC EMISSIONS INFORMATION
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a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
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there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the fol-
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which the receiver is connected.
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you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using
your product.
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equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
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1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Megatech® International
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(201) 662-8500
www.megatech.com
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