GRAUPNER/SJ GmbH D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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03/2012
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The commissioning and operation of the model is solely at the risk of the operator. Only cautious,
considered handling during operation of the model will prevent personal injuries and property damage.
Before operating the model for the first time, check if your private liability insurance provides coverage for model
ships of this type. If this is not the case, obtain special liability insurance coverage for RC models.
These safety instructions must be kept and, if the model is sold, passed on the purchaser.
Guarantee terms
The guarantee provides for the free-of-charge repair or replacement of parts which exhibit proven manufacturing
or material defects within the 24 month guarantee period that begins with the date of purchase. Further reaching
claims are excluded. Freight, packaging and travel expenses must be borne by the purchaser. No liability is
accepted for transport damage. A factual description of the fault or defect as well as proof of purchase which
shows the purchase date must be enclosed with the return shipment to GRAUPNER/SJ or its service center
responsible for the given country. The guarantee is void if the failure of the part or the model was caused by an
accident, improper handling or incorrect usage.
The following points must absolutely be observed:
This model is not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
The model is to be operated with
caution
if persons and/or animals are in the water.
Always
maintain an
adequate distance between the model and persons or animals.
Basically we recommend operation of the model only in clean bodies of water (i.e. where there are no solids
floating in the water such as algae, leaves, branches, etc) where visibility through the water is good down to
the bottom and there are no water plants in which the boat can become entangled. Operation in small
swimming pools which are not too deep, large clean aquariums and bathtubs can be recommended. There
should
always
be a readily available option for recovering the model
without
the need for a person to get
into the water.
Never allow the model to dive too deeply as this could cause its loss. We recommend that dives be
restricted to the limit of visibility but which does not exceed a maximum depth of 0.5 m.
Do not operate the model in nature reserves, landscape protection areas or water conservation areas. Ask
local authorities about the water bodies where operating model ships is permitted.
Never
operate the model in saltwater.
Never
operate the model in adverse weather conditions like rain, storms, strong wind, high waves or water
currents etc.
Never
attempt to recharge the power supply's dry-cell (i.e. primary cell) batteries. Only rechargeable (i.e.
secondary cell) batteries may be charged.
The use of comparable rechargeable batteries is at one's own discretion and is not recommended by
GRAUPNER/SJ. Only dry-cell batteries of the 9 V block type or BABY should be inserted into the transmitter
and charger power supply.
Check the model for reliable response to the remote control unit before operating the model.
The remote control unit's effective range must be checked prior to operation of the model. Do this by moving
with the transmitter about 5 m away from the switched-on model. At this distance it must be possible to
operate all model functions without any problem.
Check if the 27.145 MHz radio frequency is free. Never operate the model if it is not sure that the radio
frequency is free.
Be aware that radio devices, other remote control units in the 27 MHz range or transmission equipment can
strongly interfere with the model's functionality. Try to ensure that such devices are not operated in the
vicinity while the model is being operated.
Particles suspended in the water must not get into the ballast tank through the intake opening as this could
block the mechanics and overload adjustment mechanisms.
Pay attention to the smooth, free movement of all drive components. This is particularly applicable while the
model is operating because leaves and other things in the water can become entangled in the drive
components. If this should happen, the motors and/or speed regulator can be destroyed by overload
conditions.
Batteries must never be short-circuited or come into direct contact with water.
The charger has a time-controlled switch-off. The battery charging process must be monitored. The
charging process may not be done repeatedly without intervening discharge cycles as this will heavily
overload the battery which could cause it damage or destroy it.
Remove
the
transmitter/charger
batteries
when
the
model
is
not
in
use.
