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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 battery 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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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 bearings or the rudder bush.
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The hatch cover
must be sealed thoroughly with clear adhesive tape
before each run; make sure
the tape cannot come adrift when the boat is on the water.
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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 tube, remove the shaft and lubricate the tube with plenty of grease, Order No.
570.
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. All you need is a lint-free cloth.
Never
use chemical cleaners, solvents, methylated spirits, white spirit or similar.
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Lubricate the propeller shaft at regular intervals by applying a small drop of oil to the bearings. Use a
type of oil which does not soil or contaminate water, e.g. Order No. 206. At the end of the season we
recommend that you remove the propeller shaft and re-lubricate it using water-neutral grease, e.g.
Order No. 570.
Notes on assembling the model
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Before you start building the model, please take the time to study the plan and read right through the
instructions, using the Parts List as an aid. In general terms the instructions and the parts list reflect
the sequence of assembly.
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You will find a sketch at the end of these instructions showing the part numbers; this is intended to
help you identify the laser-cut components.
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Before gluing parts together it is important to clean the joint surfaces carefully. This is best done by
sanding lightly, followed by wiping with a non-greasy liquid detergent or methylated spirit (“meths”).
The same applies to all surfaces which are to be painted, as this improves the paint’s adhesion
considerably.
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Recommended adhesives for joining particular materials:
Material - material
Suitable adhesives
GRP - metal / plastic / wood
Cyano-acrylate, UHU plus
GRP - rubber
Cyano-acrylate
Wood - wood
Cyano-acrylate, UHU hart, white glue
Read the instructions supplied with the adhesives. Be sure to observe any special notes in the instructions regarding particular adhesives. If
you are using acetone, methylated spirits or any other solvent as a cleaning agent, special safety measures are necessary. Read the
instructions supplied with these materials.
