GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
No liability for printing errors. We reserve the right to introduce modifications.
04/2006
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GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG
D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK
GERMANY
No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
Id. No. 56375
04/2006
Guarantee conditions
The guarantee covers replacement of any parts which can be shown to exhibit manufacturing faults or
material defects within the guarantee period of 24 months from the initial date of purchase. No other
claims will be considered. Cost of transport, packing and freight are payable by the purchaser. We accept
no liability for damage in transit. When you send the product to GRAUPNER, or to the approved Service
Centre for your country, you must include a clear and concise description of the fault together with the
invoice showing the date of purchase. The guarantee is invalid if the component or model fails due to an
accident, incompetent handling or incorrect usage.
The following points are important and must be observed at all times:
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This model is not suitable for young persons under 14 years of age.
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You must
NEVER
operate this boat when there are persons or animals in the water, otherwise there is
a serious risk of causing injury.
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Check whether there are any persons on the bank. If you make a mistake controlling your model, or if
a fault occurs, the boat could strike the bank, slide up onto the ground and cause injury. Please make
sure any onlookers are aware of the danger, and ask them to leave the hazard zone.
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Never run your boat in a protected site, an animal or plant sanctuary or a site of special scientific
interest (SSSI). Check with your local authority that the stretch of water you wish to use is suitable for
model boats.
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Do not run the vessel in salt water.
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Never run your boat in adverse conditions, e.g. rain, storm, strong wind, choppy water or strong
currents.
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Before you run the model check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all
connections are secure.
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If you are using dry cells as a power supply, please note that these must never be recharged. Only
batteries marked specifically as “rechargeable” can safely be recharged.
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It is important to charge the batteries before each session, and to check the range of the radio control
system. The transmitter and receiver batteries in particular must be fully charged at the start of each
run.
Ensure that the channel you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never run the boat
if you are not certain that your channel is free.
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Read and observe the recommendations and instructions supplied with your radio control system and
accessories.
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Do not work on the power system unless the motor is disconnected from the drive battery.
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When the drive battery is connected, keep well clear of the area around the propellers, as this
represents the greatest risk of accident and injury. Make sure any spectators do the same.
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Do not exceed the recommended voltage of the drive battery. Increasing the voltage may cause the
motor and / or the speed controller to overheat, and the electrical leads may even melt. In the worst
case this could cause the model to go up in flames and be completely ruined.
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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
happens and you do not remove the obstruction, the motors, speed controller or rudder servo may be
ruined due to overloading.
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Ensure that the servos are not mechanically obstructed at any point in their travel.
Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited. Do not allow them to come into
direct contact with water.
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Allow the drive motors and speed controller to cool down after each run. Don’t touch the hot surfaces!
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Remove all batteries from the model prior to transporting and storing it.
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The lead-acid battery which is the boat’s main energy source must not be stored in the discharged
state. Always charge it up before storing it, and recharge it at regular intervals if it is not to be used for
a protracted period.
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Do not subject the model to high levels of humidity, heat, cold, vibration or dirt.
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Secure the model, batteries and RC equipment carefully when transporting them. They may be
seriously damaged if they are free to slide about.
If you wish to operate the model on moving water (e.g. a river), remember that it could be washed
away downstream if the battery fails or a malfunction occurs.
