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short-circuits, especially if you attach the connectors yourself. Never combine
different types of connector, e.g. tin-plated and gold-plated contacts, as they
cannot be expected to work reliably in the long-term.
If you are using a BEC speed controller or switch (integral receiver power
supply), it must be fitted with Graupner gold-contact connectors.
Avoid short-circuits and reversed polarity.
The high energy density of Li-Po batteries involves a risk of fire and even
explosion.
A radio-controlled model aircraft can only work properly and fulfil your
expectations if it is built very carefully and in accordance with the building
instructions. If you wish to avoid injuring people and damaging property it is
essential to be careful and painstaking at all stages of building and operating
your model. Successful model flying is only possible with suitable training and
plenty of practice.
As manufacturers we are not in a position to influence the way you build and
operate your RC model aircraft, and for this reason we deny all liability. All we
can do is expressly point out the hazards involved in this activity.
We suggest that you ask an experienced model flyer for help, or join a model
club or flight training school. Your local model shop and the specialist
magazines are excellent sources of information. If at all possible, it is always
best to join a club and fly at the approved model flying site.
You alone are responsible for the safe operation of your radio-controlled
model.
If you have any questions regarding the safe operation of your RC model
aeroplane, please turn to your local model shop in the first instance, as the
staff will be pleased to help you.
Adhesives and paints contain solvents which may be hazardous to health
under certain circumstances. Read and observe the notes and warnings
supplied by the manufacturer of these materials.
The operator of the model must be in full possession of his or her bodily and
mental faculties. As with car driving, operating a model aircraft under the
influence of alcohol or drugs is not permissible under any circumstances.
If there are passers-by or spectators at your flying site, make sure that they are
aware of the dangers inherent in your activity before you start the motor, and
insist that they keep a safe distance away (at least 5 m behind the rotational
plane of the propeller).
Always keep a safe distance away from people and objects when flying; never
fly low over people’s heads, and never fly directly towards them.
Radio-controlled models should only be flown in “normal” weather conditions,
i.e. a temperature range of -5° to +35° C. More extreme temperatures can lead
