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GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY

 

Not liable for printing errors. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. 

 

 

 

 

11/2011

 

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Operating instructions for the model Rhode Island 

Order No. 2204   

Description of the model 

 

Almost-Ready-to-Run (ARTR) model 

 

GRP hull and deck pre-bonded 

 

Powerful brushless electric motor with outboards 

 

Aluminium outboards  

 

Water-cooled moor, rudder linkages sealed with rubber accordion seals  

 

Rudder servo and electronic speed controller pre-installed 

 

Included in delivery: Hull pre-bonded with deck, cockpit canopy, motor, shaft with drive system  

 

Ship stand, applied decal sheet, controller, and servo 

Specification 

 

Overall length about 

 

605 mm 

Beam about 

 

 

240 mm 

Total weight about 

 

1.86 kg 

Manufacturer's declaration of the company GRAUPNER GmbH & Co.

 

Content of the manufacturer's declaration

 

If material defects or manufacturing faults should arise in a product distributed by us in the Federal Republic 
of Germany and purchased by a consumer (§ 13 BGB), we, Graupner GmbH &  Co. KG, Kirchheim/Teck, 
Germany, acknowledge the obligation to correct those defects within the limitations described below.  
The consumer is not entitled to make claims under this manufacturer’s declaration if the failure in the 
usability of the product is due to natural wear, use under competition conditions, incompetent or improper 
use (including incorrect installation), or external influences. 
This manufacturer’s declaration does not affect the consumer’s legal or contractual 

 

rights regarding defects arising from the purchase contract between the consumer and the vendor (dealer).  
 

Extent of the guarantee 

If a claim is made under guarantee, we undertake at our discretion to repair or replace the defective goods. 
We will not consider further claims, especially for reimbursement of costs relating to the defect (such as 
installation / removal costs) and compensation for consequent damages unless they are allowed by statute. 
This does not affect claims based on legal regulations, especially according to product liability law.  
 

Guarantee requirements 

The purchaser is required to make the guarantee claim in writing and must enclose original proof of 
purchase (such as invoice, receipt, delivery note) and this guarantee card. The defective goods must be sent 
to us at the purchaser's own cost, using the address stated above. 
 

Fa. Graupner GmbH & CO KG, Serviceabteilung, 

Henriettenstr. 94 -96, D 73230 Kirchheim/Teck

 

 

Summary of Contents for Rhode Island

Page 1: ...itations described below The consumer is not entitled to make claims under this manufacturer s declaration if the failure in the usability of the product is due to natural wear use under competition conditions incompetent or improper use including incorrect installation or external influences This manufacturer s declaration does not affect the consumer s legal or contractual rights regarding defec...

Page 2: ... connected with such operation in any way Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law the obligation of GRAUPNER to pay compensation for any reason whatsoever including personal injury death damage to buildings damage due to loss of business or turnover interruption of business or other direct or indirect consequent damage stemming from the operation of the model is excluded The total liability in ...

Page 3: ... the drive motor are insulated never let them come into electrical contact When the model begins to slow down the drive battery is nearly empty Sail immediately to shore and stop operating the model Before a new trip the battery must be recharged If you operate the model in moving water such as a river be aware that the model can drift away if there is a malfunction or if the battery runs down Whe...

Page 4: ...PNER recommends using only dry cell batteries for the transmitter power supply Use rechargeable batteries in this area at your own risk Never use batteries with different energy states meaning full in combination with empty batteries or different types or manufacturers Dry cell batteries for the power supply may never be recharged Only rechargeable batteries can be re charged The batteries must be...

Page 5: ...s 11 2011 5 Assembly and operating instructions Assembly of the propeller Place the propeller on the shaft and screw it on using the drive dog nut Installation of the outboard The cover is placed on the outboard as shown in the illustration The outboard is now fastened to the hull using the boom Make sure that the 4 screws are tight ...

Page 6: ...ect them with the connecting cables coming from the controller Check the running direction of the motor after you have finished everything as described in the instructions If the propeller turns in the wrong direction switch 2 of the connecting cables Shove the rudder linkage through the bolt and attach it using the grub screw Let the rudder linkage stick out about 8 to 12 mm cut off the remaining...

Page 7: ...ake technical modifications 11 2011 7 Assembly of the boot stand Install the boot stand in the sequence illustrated in the drawing To do so use fast setting glue or casein glue Inserting the battery Place the battery into the loops provided in the boat Make sure to use ONLY a maximum 11 1 V 2100 4500mAh Lipo ...

Page 8: ...ontrol system or receiver is not working properly When everything is working properly you can charge the battery and start your maiden voyage with your model Before each trip make sure that the water cooling tubes are properly connected Water in the RC system can destroy the controller and the receiver Also check the exit point for the cooling water and the connections of the motor cooling loop be...

Page 9: ...ter from the outboard motor to keep it from oxidising Maiden voyage Charge the batteries and test the functions of the model Secure the cover with tape so that it can not fall down and so that no water can get into the model Now you can start the maiden voyage During the maiden voyage start slowly first get familiar with the sailing behaviour Test the steering behaviour stopping distance and range...

Page 10: ...6 Computer System 8 Channel Gr HoTT or 33112 MX 12 Computer System 6 Channel Gr HoTT Optional accessories not included in delivery 6466 Charger Ultra Trio plus 14 for drive battery transmitter battery mains and car battery operation Notes on environmental protection Disposal Electronic and electrical products may not be placed in the rubbish Dispose of the product at the end of its useful life in ...

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