operating manual B100F / B140F 2019-06-27
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1. Directions for safe operation
1.1. General safety instructions
Even though jet engines are different from piston engines, it is easy to
safely operate and fly them when you follow some basic safety rules.
With this goal, the Gas Turbine Builders Association
GTBA
has created a
Code of Practice. It is available in multiple languages and can be found on
the GTBA website (www.gtba.co.uk/codes/).
It is mandatory to read this Code of Practice before mounting the jet engine
and follow the recommendations when mounting and operating the
engine.
The operation of any jet engine can be dangerous. This also holds true for
the B100F / B140F. During operation, the jetwash and parts of the jet
nozzle become very hot; the nozzle can reach up to 700 °C. In addition,
the turbine fans do reach very high rotary speeds, which leads to extreme
tensile loads and temperatures. Therefore, it cannot be excluded that parts
of failing turbine fan wheels and broken fans will strike through the housing
which can lead to damage and even injury or death.
Study the operation mode and the dangers of operation before using a jet
engine. In case you have no experience with the operation of gas turbines
and jet engines, instruction by an experienced person, especially before
initial operation, is mandatory. Errors in mounting and operation of a jet
engine can lead to damage, injury, or death.
Follow national laws concerning aircraft, the operation of jet engines, and
the handling of combustible liquids and gases. You are exclusively
responsible to have sufficient insurance when operating aircraft. You are
also responsible to protect other persons from injury and danger.
Operating personnel and their assistants must be in best physical and
mental condition and pay full attention to the operation.
This engine must only be used for unmanned operation in R/C aircraft.
The instructions in this manual must be exactly followed.
