GRAUPNER G-BOOSTER 160 – Manual 1.91
Checklist for the First Operation
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Install and connect the components according to the
installation plan
(see page 9). Pay
special attention to the correct connection of the FUELvalve (red ring) and the STARTvalve
and to a proper laying of the tubes without crimping them. An arrow on the fuel pump
indicates the flow direction to the engine.
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The QS quick connectors (blue) should snap in when you plug in the tube. The tube can
only be released by pressing on the blue ring while pulling the tube out. Only use approved
PUN tubes with a diameter of 3 mm (0.12") or 4 mm (0.16"), respectively.
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Adjust the temperature sensor to the environment temperature via the parameter
AUTOSTART 47:EGT/AMBIENT (see page 23).
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Teach-in the remote control: OFF, IDLE, 100 %, via the R/C-SETTINGS parameters 51, 52,
53 (see page 25).
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Charge all batteries, paying special attention to the correct charging program for the lithium
battery, i.e. a maximum charging voltage of 12.60 V (4.20 V per cell).
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Open the fuel tank ventilation, then fill the fuel tank(s) with fuel containing approx. 5 % of
oil, i.e. one can of turbine oil in 20 litres (5.3 US gallons) of kerosene.
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Have a CO
2
fire extinguisher at hand!
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Turn on the R/C transmitter, then turn on the receiver.
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Place your aircraft model with the nose against the wind.
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Start the jet engine (keep a safe distance, see page 6!):
1. Trimming down + throttle down => remove LOCK
2. Trimming up => RUN – cleared
3. Throttle up and down again => AUTOSTART activated, see EDT display (page 11).
Checklist for Turning the Engine Off
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Place the aircraft model with the nose against the wind.
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Turn the jet engine off: trimming down + throttle down => -OFF
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Wait until the automatic cool-down procedure of the engine is finished.
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Check the INFO data about the operating states (see page 14 ff).
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After finishing the flight activities, remove all fuel from the tank(s) and close the fuel tank
ventilation.
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