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Trimming
- Assemble the model completely, ready to run, and place it
in a bath full of water.
- If you have installed the recommended robbe components,
the boat will automatically float at the Construction Water-
line (CWL). The trim can be adjusted by shifting the
drive
batteries fore and aft
, and the
RC components to either
side
.
- If you are using different RC system components, you may
need to adjust the boat's trim.
- Once you have recharged all the batteries, the boat is rea-
dy for its maiden run.
Painting the model
- Red
RAL3020
- White
RAL9016
- Black
RAL9004
- Dark grey RAL7040
- Silver
RAL9006
Checking the working systems
- Place the hull in the boatstand. Set the transmitter sticks
and trims to centre. Ensure that the throttle stick is at the
"motor stopped" position.
- Switch the transmitter on. Install the drive batteries, con-
nect them to the speed controller, and secure them well.
- The rudder should now be at centre. Adjust the rudder lin-
kage if necessary.
- Check the right / left function. If the servo rotates in the
wrong direction, correct it using the transmitter's servo re-
verse facility.
- Checking the power system:
Reverse the direction of rotation if necessary, by swap-
ping over the wires between motor and speed control-
ler
(e.g. if you are using components other than those we
recommend).
- Check all the auxiliary working systems.
Caution when testing the motors
- Always switch on the transmitter first.
- The motor should only be allowed to run slowly and briefly.
- First disconnect the battery from the speed controller, then
switch the transmitter off.
-
Caution:
check very carefully that the propeller is able to
turn freely whenever you are working on the boat with the
battery pack connected. Keep your hands well clear of the
spinning propeller - injury hazard.
Running the model
- Read the sections in the
Safety Notes
entitled
“Routine
checks before starting”
and
“Operating the model”
be-
fore attempting to operate the model for the first time.
- Wait for a day with little or no wind, and seek out a large
stretch of calm water.
- Always switch on the transmitter first, then install the drive
battery and connect it to the speed controller.
- Place the model in the boatstand, and repeat the check of
all the working systems.
- Place the boat in the water, and check that it floats absolu-
tely level.
- Start by running the boat at moderate speed so that you
become accustomed to its steering response.
- Reduce the throttle setting to slow the boat. Never switch
directly from full-throttle forward to full-throttle reverse.
Caution:
keep the boat's speed very low when running it in
reverse.
- When approaching the edge of a lake or an obstacle - such
as a buoy - be sure to reduce the throttle in good time.
Do not run the boat near swimmers or boats.
-
Note:
towards the end of the running time the battery will
lose power quite rapidly, causing the model to slow down
markedly. If the boat cannot reach the bank, stop the motor
(throttle stick to "stop"), and wait about three minutes. The
battery will recover during this period, and you will be able
to run the boat back to the bank.
- At the end of each run disconnect the drive battery from the
speed controller before switching the transmitter off.
- Open the boat and allow the battery pack and motor to cool
down. Leave the inside of the boat to dry out (condensati-
on).
- From time to time it is advisable to grease the propeller
shaft: release the shaft and withdraw it, then apply robbe
precision grease to the stern tube before re-installing the
shaft. Ensure that there is adequate axial clearance in the
shaft.
Building instructions - DÜSSELDORF fire-fighting boat
No. 1195
Notice de construction du bateau de lutte contre l’incendie DÜSSELDORF
réf. 1195
Istruzioni di montaggio battello dei pompieri DÜSSELDORF
No. 1195
