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Read the instructions provided with your radio control system and accessories, and observe the recom-
mendations.
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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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Dry batteries must never be recharged. Only batteries marked as “rechargeable” are safe to recharge.
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Check the range of the radio control system before each session: ask a friend to walk about 100 m away
from the model carrying the transmitter. Your friend will be able to tell you whether all the working func-
tions operate correctly at this range.
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Ensure that the frequency you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never run your
boat if you are not certain that your channel is free.
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Bear in mind that other radio equipment and transmitting stations can cause serious interference to the
model. Ensure that no equipment of this type is being used in the vicinity while you are operating the
model.
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Do not carry out any work on the drive train unless you have disconnected and removed the battery.
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When the drive batteries are connected, keep
well clear
of the area around the propellers, and make
sure any spectators do the same.
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Do not be tempted to exceed the recommended operating voltage. Higher voltages may cause the motor
or speed controller to overheat, and the electrical cables may even melt. If this should happen, the model
could easily be completely ruined.
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Check that all the drive train components work smoothly and freely. This applies in particular when the
boat is running, as leaves and other debris may get caught in the power system components. The motor
and speed controller could then be ruined by overloading.
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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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Remove the rechargeable battery and the dry cells in the transmitter and receiver pack if the model is to
be transported, or will not be used for a long period.
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Do not subject the model boat to high levels of humidity, heat, cold or dirt.
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Secure the model and your RC equipment carefully when transporting them. They may be seriously
damaged if they are free to slide about.
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Please ensure that the daughter boat is always ready to run when it is on board the cruiser; this enables
you to run the smaller boat ‘back home’ if the stern flap is opened accidentally. Should you wish to run
the cruiser with the daughter boat switched off, we suggest that you take steps to prevent the stern flap
opening by chance, e.g. by holding it closed with clear adhesive tape.
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The daughter boat should
only
be operated on very smooth water, as any waves tend to fill the two de-
pressions in the deck with water, and this makes the boat heavier. The model’s increased draught may
then cause water to get inside the hull, and it could sink.
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Never
operate the boat in moving water (e.g. a river), as the model would drift away downstream if a
fault were to occur.
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If you have to
salvage
the model, take care
not to risk your own life or that of others.
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Take particular care to ensure that the boat is completely watertight, as it will sink if too much water en-
ters the hull. Check the model for damage before every run, and ensure that water cannot penetrate
through the shaft bearings and rudder bush.
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Allow the boat to dry out thoroughly after each session.
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Be sure to check repeatedly during the first run that the shaft system is watertight. If water enters the hull
through the shaft tubes, remove the shafts and lubricate the tubes with plenty of grease, Order No. 570.
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NOTE:
the electric motors installed in the models must not be discarded in the household rubbish. When
they are worn out, they should be removed from the boats and taken to your local collection point for
electrical waste.
Care and maintenance
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Clean the models carefully after every run, and remove any water which penetrates the hull. If water gets
into the RC components, dry them out carefully and send them to your nearest GRAUPNER Service
Centre for checking.
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Clean the model and transmitter using suitable cleaning agents only. All you need is a lint-free cloth.
Never
use chemical cleaners, solvents, methylated spirits, white spirit or similar.
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Lubricate the propeller shafts at the close of each session by applying a small drop of oil to the bearings.
The outer shaft bearings at the propellers must also be lubricated. Use a type of oil which does not soil
or contaminate water, e.g. Order No. 206. At the end of the season we recommend that you remove the
propeller shafts and re-lubricate them using water-neutral grease, e.g. Order No. 570.
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Maintenance of the daughter boat simply involves a drop of oil at the bearing end of the stern tube after
each session; it is not necessary to remove the shaft for this.
