GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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10/2006
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Before you fly the model for the first time you must check whether your private third party liability insurance policy
covers you for operating model aircraft of this type. If you are not sure, take out a special policy designed to cover
modelling risks.
These safety notes must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the model, be sure to pass them on to the new
owner.
Guarantee conditions
The guarantee covers replacement of any parts which can be shown to exhibit manufacturing faults or
material defects within the guarantee period of 24 months from the initial date of purchase. No other claims
will be considered. Cost of transport, packing and freight are payable by the purchaser. We accept no liability
for damage in transit. When you send the product to GRAUPNER, or to the approved Service Centre for your
country, you must include a clear and concise description of the fault together with the invoice showing the
date of purchase. The guarantee is invalid if the component or model fails due to an accident, incompetent
handling or incorrect usage.
The following points are important and must be observed at all times:
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Before you fly the model check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all connections are
secure.
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If you are using dry batteries as an energy source, note that they must never be recharged. Only batteries
marked specifically as “rechargeable” may be recharged safely.
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The batteries must be charged and the range of the radio control system must be checked before you operate the
model. In particular, the radio control system batteries must be fully charged before each session.
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Ensure that the channel you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never fly the model if you are
not certain that your channel is free.
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Read and observe the instructions and recommendations provided by the manufacturer of your radio control
system and accessory components.
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Ensure that the servos are not mechanically obstructed at any point in their travel.
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Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited.
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Remove all batteries from the model prior to transporting and storing it.
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Do not subject the model to dirty or cold conditions, or high levels of humidity or heat.
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Secure the model and your RC equipment carefully when transporting them. They may be seriously damaged if
they are free to slide about.
Pre-flight checks
Check that the radio control system works correctly and at full range before every flight: switch on the transmitter and
the receiving system, but leave the transmitter aerial collapsed. Walk away from the model, and check that all the
control surfaces work smoothly and immediately at an appropriate distance, and deflect in the correct “sense”
(direction) relative to the stick movements.
Repeat the checks with the motor running, while a friend holds the model firmly for you.
If you are a relative beginner to model flying, we recommend that you enlist an experienced model pilot to help you
check and test-fly the model.
Care and maintenance
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Clean the model carefully after every flight, and remove any dirt from the propeller. Clean the model and RC
components using suitable cleaning agents only. Ask your model shop for information.
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If the model is not to be run for a considerable time it is important to clean and re-lubricate all the moving parts.
Notes on completing the model
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Before building the model it is important that you study the plan and read the instructions right through to the end.
Use the parts list constantly as an aid to construction. The instructions and parts list reflect the sequence of
assembly.
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Tools can be dangerous; be aware of the hazards involved in using them.
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Use cable of adequate cross-section, capable of carrying the currents which will flow when the model is flying.
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Install the receiver aerial well away from any high-current leads (min. distance 3 cm).
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Before making any glued joints, be sure to clean the surfaces and remove all traces of grease. We recommend
sanding lightly, or wiping with a non-greasy cleaning agent. The same applies to surfaces to be painted,
otherwise the paint is unlikely to adhere well. Before gluing parts to the fuselage it is essential to roughen the
surfaces with fine abrasive paper and de-grease them with acetone or similar solvent, otherwise you will not
obtain strong, durable joints. This applies in particular to moulded GRP fuselages.
Additional items required
Motor and accessories
Motor
Capacity
Silencer
Propeller
Order No.
cc
Order No.
Order No.
OS MAX 91 FX
14.95
1895.72
38 x 20 cm
1816
1318.38.20
OS MAX 91 SX
14.95
1895.72
40 x 20 cm
ACRO SPORT
1318.40.40