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Never
operate the model when there are persons or animals in the water, as its high speed
constitutes a considerable injury hazard.
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Do not 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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Read the instructions provided with your radio control system and accessories, and observe the
recommendations.
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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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Check the range of the radio control system before each session: ask a friend to walk about 100 m
away from the model carrying the transmitter. Your friend will be able to tell you whether all the
working functions operate correctly at this range.
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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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Bear in mind that other radio equipment and transmitting stations can cause serious interference
to the model. Ensure that no equipment of this type is being used in the vicinity while you are
operating the model.
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Do not carry out any work on the drive train unless you have disconnected and removed the
battery.
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When the drive batteries are connected,
keep well clear
of the area around the propellers, and
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
motors or speed controller to overheat, and the electrical cables may even melt. If this should
happen, the model could easily be 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 motors and speed controller could then be ruined by overloading.
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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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Remove the rechargeable batteries and the dry cells in the transmitter and receiver pack if the
model is to be transported, or will not be used for a long period.
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Do not subject the model boat to high levels of humidity, heat, cold or dirt.
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Do not subject the model to strong, protracted sunshine, or to radiated heat from hot lamps: the
hull and deck are made of different materials which expand at different rates, and this could cause
cracking.
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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.
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Never
operate the boat in moving water (e.g. a river), as its low speed may result in the model
drifting off downstream.
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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 or rudder bearings.
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Allow the boat to dry out thoroughly after each session.
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Be sure to check repeatedly during the first run that the shaft system is watertight. If water enters
the hull through the shaft tubes, remove the shafts and lubricate the tubes with plenty of grease,
Order No. 570.
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NOTE:
it is important not to dispose of the electric motors installed in the model in the ordinary
household waste. They must be removed from the boat and taken to the appropriate collection
point for electrical waste.
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NOTE:
if you install two drive batteries and wire them in parallel, they should only be connected
while you are operating the boat, as inter-actions can occur between the two batteries under no-
load conditions, and may cause damage to the packs. It is always best to connect the batteries
just before running the model, and then disconnect them immediately afterwards. On no account
store the boat with the batteries connected using the parallel lead.
