GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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This model is not suitable for young persons under 14 years of age.
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NEVER
operate the model when there are persons or animals in the water, as the boat constitutes a
considerable injury hazard.
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Ensure that there are no people standing close by the bank when you are operating the boat. If you
make a mistake at the controls, or if a fault should occur, the model could slide up the bank and injure
anyone in the vicinity. Inform spectators of the risk, and ask them politely to leave the primary hazard
zone.
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Never run your model in protected sites, animal or plant sanctuaries or sites of special scientific
interest (SSSIs). Check with your local authority that the stretch of water you wish to use is suitable for
model boats.
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Never run the boat in salt water.
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Never
run the boat in adverse conditions, e.g. rain, storm, strong wind, choppy water or strong
currents.
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Before you run the model check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all
connections are secure.
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Dry batteries must never be recharged. Only batteries marked as “rechargeable” are safe to recharge.
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Before each session, check that the batteries are fully charged, and that the range of the radio control
system is adequate.
Ensure that the frequency you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never run your
boat if you are not certain that your channel is free.
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Read and observe the instructions and recommendations supplied with your radio control system and
accessories.
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Do not carry out any work on the drive train unless you have already disconnected and removed the
battery.
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When the drive battery is connected, keep well clear of the area around the propeller, because it
constitutes a serious safety hazard. Make sure any spectators do the same.
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Do not be tempted to exceed the recommended operating voltage. Higher voltages may cause the
motor or speed controller to overheat, and the electrical cables may even melt. If this should happen,
the model could easily be completely ruined.
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Check that all the drive train components work smoothly and freely. This applies in particular when the
boat is running, as leaves and other debris may get caught in the power system components. The
motor, speed controller and rudder servo could then be ruined by overloading.
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Ensure that the servos are not mechanically obstructed (stalled) at any point in their travel.
Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited. Do not allow them to come into
direct contact with water.
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Allow the motor and the speed controller to cool down after each run. Don’t touch the hot parts.
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Remove the rechargeable batteries if the model is to be transported, or will not be used for a long
period.
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The lead-acid battery which powers the motor must not be stored in the discharged state. Charge the
battery before storing it, and recharge it at regular intervals if you have to leave it unused for a
protracted period.
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Do not subject the model boat to high levels of humidity, heat, cold or dirt.
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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.
If you have to operate the boat on moving water (e.g. a river), please bear in mind that it could drift
away downstream if a fault were to occur.
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If you have to salvage the model, take care not to risk your own life or that of others.
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Take particular care to ensure that the boat is completely watertight, as it will sink if too much water
enters the hull. Check the model for damage before every run, and ensure that water cannot penetrate
through the shaft bearings.
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Avoid water getting inside the boat by sealing it carefully before each run. For example, apply
adhesive tape all round the hatch cover to prevent it shifting.
Care and maintenance
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Clean the model carefully after every run, and remove any water which penetrates the hull. If water
gets into the RC components, dry them out carefully and send them to your nearest GRAUPNER
Service Centre for checking.
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Clean the model and transmitter using suitable cleaning agents only. Ask your model shop owner if
you are not sure what to use.
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Lubricate the propeller shaft at regular intervals.
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If the model will not be used for a long period, dismantle all the moving parts (propeller shaft etc.),
