GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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Limitation by lapse of time
If we do not acknowledge the validity of a claim based on this declaration within the claim period, all claims
based on this declaration are barred by the statute of limitations after six months from the time of implemen-
tation; however, this cannot occur before the end of the claim period.
Applicable law
This declaration, and the claims, rights and obligations arising from it, are based exclusively on the pertinent
German Law, without the norms of international private law, and excluding UN retail law.
Important safety notes
You have purchased a kit which can be assembled to produce a fully working RC model boat when fitted out
with the appropriate accessories. As manufacturers, we at GRAUPNER are not in a position to influence the
way you install, operate and maintain the boat, nor the other components used in connection with the model.
For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs which are incurred due to the
incompetent or incorrect use and operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in
any way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the GRAUPNER company to pay
compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is excluded. This includes personal injury, death,
damage to buildings, loss of trade or turnover, interruption of business or other indirect or direct damages
which are caused by the operation of the model.
Under all circumstances and in all cases the company’s overall liability is limited to the amount which you
actually paid for this model.
The model is operated at the sole risk of the operator. To avoid injury to persons and damage to
property please handle your model boat carefully and operate it conscientiously at all times.
Before you run the boat for the first time it is important to check that your private third party insurance policy
provides cover when you are operating model boats of this kind. If you are not sure, take out a special insur-
ance policy designed to cover the risks of RC modelling.
These safety notes are important, and must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the model, be
sure to pass them on to the new owner.
The following points are important and must be observed at all times:
•
This model is not suitable for children or young persons under fourteen years of age.
•
This is a high-speed model, which means that you must
never
operate it when there are persons or
animals in the water, otherwise there is a serious risk of severe injury.
•
Do not run your boat in protected sites, animal or plant sanctuaries or sites of special scientific interest
(SSSI). Check with your local authority that the location you wish to use is suitable for model boats.
•
Never run the model in salt water.
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Never operate your boat in adverse conditions, e.g. rain, storm, strong wind, choppy water or strong
currents.
•
Before you run the model check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all connec-
tions are secure.
•
Read and observe the recommendations and instructions supplied with your radio control system and
accessories.
•
Ensure that the channel on which you intend to run the model is not already in use by other modellers.
Never run the boat if you are not certain that your channel is free.
•
Never
work on the model’s power system unless the drive battery is isolated from the system.
•
When the drive battery is connected, make sure that you and everybody else
always
keep clear of the
area around the propeller, as this represents a serious injury risk.
•
Do not exceed the recommended operating voltage. Higher voltages may cause the motor and / or the
speed controller to overheat, and the electrical wiring may even melt. If this should happen, the model
will be wrecked.
•
The speed controller supplied in the set is designed to tolerate continuous loads no higher than 15 Am-
pere.
•
Check that all the drive train components work smoothly and freely. This applies in particular when you
are running the model, as leaves and other detritus can get caught up in the power train. If this hap-
pens, the motor, the speed controller and / or the rudder servo may be ruined due to overloading.
•
Allow the drive battery to cool down before recharging it.
•
The drive battery must not be left on charge unsupervised. Observe the information in the instructions
supplied with the charger and the battery.
