GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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Änderungen
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11/2010
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If water should get inside any of the RC system components, dry them off before sending them to your
nearest GRAUPNER Service Centre for checking (see list of Service Centres at the end of these in-
structions).
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An effective method of protecting the RC components installed in the model is to spray them with
Wet.Protect conservation spray, Order No. 968.50.
Notes regarding the RC system
Transmitter power supply
We recommend that you use AA-size alkaline dry cells; always use dry cells. When inserting the cells ensure
that they are fitted with correct polarity; the correct arrangement is engraved in the bottom of the compart-
ment. Fitting the batteries the wrong way round may ruin the transmitter. You will find a list of suitable batter-
ies at the end of these instructions.
NOTE:
the transmitter is fitted with a charge socket, but this must not be
used if dry cells are fitted as the power supply.
Receiver power supply
The receiving system draws power from the drive battery via the speed controller.
There is no need for a receiver battery of any kind.
Receiver aerial
Never shorten the overall length of the flexible wire aerial attached to the receiver, as it is tuned to match the
transmitter. The aerial should always be fitted as shown in the following assembly instructions for the model.
If you prefer to use a steel whip aerial, you must shorten the flexible aerial attached to the receiver by the
same length as the whip, so that the overall aerial length remains the same.
Instructions for assembling and operating the model
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Apply the supplementary decals to your model. The police and coastguard decals are not applied at the
factory, in case you wish to operate your model as a non-service yacht.
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Fix the mast to the marked area of the cabin roof using double-sided adhesive tape.
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Attach the inflatable boat to the stern platform using Velcro (hook-and-loop) tape.
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Charge up both drive batteries. Only one battery is required to run the model; the second is used to trim
the boat. If both batteries are fully charged, you can extend the running time by re-connecting the speed
controller to the second battery.
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Important:
read the instructions supplied with the transmitter. Open the transmitter battery compartment
and place the dry cells in it, taking care to maintain correct polarity. This is accom-plished by pressing on
the areas marked PUSH with both thumbs, then sliding the battery cover down and off. Re-fit the cover
when the batteries are in place.
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Charge the batteries using the charger supplied.
NOTE
: if the battery is flat, a full charge using the
charger supplied in the set takes about sixteen hours.
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Uncoil the receiver aerial and slip it into the plastic sleeve.
TIP:
if you find it difficult to push the wire ae-
rial through the sleeve, moisten the cable lightly and it will slip in easily. Push the aerial sleeve into the
socket on the deck. Clamp the wire by pushing the small rubber cap on top.
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The correct position of the drive batteries for the
maiden run is shown in the photo. The hook-and-
loop tape allow you to re-position the batteries in
order to adjust the Centre of Gravity; this alters the
boat’s handling characteristics. If the model does
not rise up onto the step (‘planing’) at maximum
forward speed, move the batteries aft, towards the
stern. If the model jumps at maximum speed, shift
the batteries further forward.
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Switch the transmitter on, and set the throttle trim
and rudder trim to centre.
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Connect one drive battery to the speed controller.
When you do this, the green LED on the unit will
light up: the controller is now programmed. When
the boat is reversing (full-throttle setting), the red
LED should also light up. If this is not the case, you
need to reverse it by moving the servo reverse switch for the throttle channel (TH.) to the other position;
you will find this on the MULTI LED DISPLAY.
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If the rudder system is not central, you should unscrew the output lever from the servo, re-position it, and
tighten the retaining screw again. Minor deviations can be corrected using the trim slider on the transmit-
