Multiplex Alpina Carbotec, Assembly Instructions Manual

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Safety Information for MULTIPLEX model aircraft
This model is NOT A TOY in the usual sense of the term.
By operating the model the owner affirms that he is aware of the
content of the operating instructions, especially those sections
which concern safety, maintenance, operating restrictions and
faults, and is capable of fulfilling these requirements.
This model must not be operated by any child under fourteen years of
age. If a person below this age operates the model under the supervision
of a competent adult who is acting as the child’s guardian within the legal
sense of the term, this individual is responsible for the implementation of
the information in the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
THE MODEL AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES MUST BE KEPT OUT OF
THE REACH OF CHILDREN UNDER THREE YEARS OF AGE! MODELS CON-
TAIN SMALL DETACHABLE PARTS WHICH MAY BE SWALLOWED BY CHIL-
DREN UNDER THREE YEARS. CHOKING HAZARD!
All the warnings in the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS must be observed
whenever the model is operated. Multiplex Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG
accepts no liability for loss or damage or any kind which occurs as a result
of incorrect operation or misuse of this product, including the accessories
required for its operation. This includes direct, indirect, deliberate and
accidental loss and damage, and all forms of consequent damage.Every
safety note in these instructions must always be observed, as all the in-
formation contributes to the safe operation of your model. Use your mod-
el thoughtfully and cautiously, and it will give you and your spectators
many hours of pleasure without constituting a hazard. Failure to operate
your model in a responsible manner may result in significant property
damage and severe personal injury. You alone bear the responsibility for
the implementation of the operating instructions and the safety notes.
Approved usage
The model is approved exclusively for use within the modelling hobby. It is
prohibited to use the model for any other purpose than that stated. The
operator of the model, and not the manufacturer, is responsible for dam-
age or injury of any kind resulting from non-approved use.
The model may only be operated in conjunction with those accessories
which we expressly recommend. The recommended components have
undergone thorough testing, are an accurate match to the model, and
ensure that it functions safely. If you use other components, or modify the
model, you operate it at your own risk, and any claim under guarantee is
invalidated.
To minimise the risk when operating the model, please observe the fol-
lowing points:
• The model is guided using a radio control system. No radio control
system is immune to radio interference, and such interference may
result in loss of control of the model for a period of time. To avoid
collisions, you must therefore ensure at all times that there is a wide
margin of safety in all directions when operating your model. At the
slightest sign of radio interference you must cease operating your
model!
• Never operate your model until you have successfully complet-
ed a thorough check of the working systems, and carried out a
range-check as stipulated in the instructions supplied with your
transmitter.
• The model may only be flown in conditions of good visibility. You can
avoid being temporarily blinded by not flying towards the sun, or in
other difficult light conditions.
• A model must never be operated by a person who is under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medication which have an adverse effect on
visual acuity and reaction time.
• Only fly your model in conditions of wind and weather in which you are
able to maintain full control of the model. Even when the wind is light,
bear in mind that turbulence can form at and around objects which
may have an effect on the model.
• Never fly in any location where you may endanger yourself of others,
e.g. close to residential areas, overhead cables, open roads and rail-
way lines.
• Never fly towards people or animals. You may think that flying low over
other people’s heads is proof of your piloting skill, but all it does is
place others at unnecessary risk. It is in all our interests that you let
other pilots know that this is what you think. Always fly in such a way
that you do not endanger yourself or others. Bear in mind that even
the best RC system in the world is subject to outside interference. No
matter how many years of accident-free flying you have under your
belt, you have no idea what will happen in the next minute.
Residual risks
Even if the model is operated in the correct manner, and you observe all
safety aspects, there is always a certain residual risk.
For this reason it is mandatory to take out third-party liability insurance. If
you join a club or flying association, insurance is usually available or in-
cluded in the annual fee. Make sure that your insurance cover is adequate
(i.e. that it covers powered model aircraft). Always keep your models and
your radio control equipment in perfect order.
The following hazards may occur owing to the model’s construction and
type:
• Injury caused by the propeller: you must keep well clear of the area
around the propeller from the moment that the battery is connect-
ed. Please bear in mind that objects in front of the propeller may be
sucked into it, and objects behind the propeller may be blown away
by it. The model may start moving when the propeller starts to turn.
You must therefore position the model in such a way that it cannot
move towards other persons if the motor should unexpectedly start
running. When you are carrying out adjustment work involving the
running motor, you must ensure that the model is always held
securely by an assistant.
• Crash caused by pilot error: this can happen even to the best of
pilots, so it is essential to fly exclusively in a safe environment: an
approved model flying site and suitable insurance are basic essen-
tials.
• Crash caused by technical failure or unnoticed damage in transit or
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