Installing The Servos - GM Racing 94004 Manuel D'utilisation

landing shocks will be transmitted directly to it. landing shocks will be transmitted directly to it.
• • When installing the receiving system in a model powered by a glowplug or petrol engine, be sure When installing the receiving system in a model powered by a glowplug or petrol engine, be sure
to install all the components in well-protected positions so that no exhaust gas or oil residues to install all the components in well-protected positions so that no exhaust gas or oil residues
can reach the units and get inside them. can reach the units and get inside them.
• • Secure the receiver in such a way that the aerial, servo leads and switch harness are not under Secure the receiver in such a way that the aerial, servo leads and switch harness are not under
any strain. any strain.
• • Do not bend or shorten the receiver aerial! Do not bend or shorten the receiver aerial!
antenna wire and must be installed in the vehicle so far above as possible. Avoid antenna wire and must be installed in the vehicle so far above as possible. Avoid
damages of the antenna cable! damages of the antenna cable!

Installing the servos

Installing the servos
• • Always install servos using the vibration-damping grommets supplied. The rubber grommets Always install servos using the vibration-damping grommets supplied. The rubber grommets
provide some degree of protection from mechanical shocks and severe vibration. provide some degree of protection from mechanical shocks and severe vibration.
Installing control linkages Installing control linkages
• • The basic rule is that all linkages should be installed in such a way that the pushrods move The basic rule is that all linkages should be installed in such a way that the pushrods move
accurately, smoothly and freely. It is particularly important that all servo output arms can move accurately, smoothly and freely. It is particularly important that all servo output arms can move
to their full extent without fouling or rubbing on anything, or being obstructed mechanically at to their full extent without fouling or rubbing on anything, or being obstructed mechanically at
any point in their travel. any point in their travel.
• • It is important that you can stop your motor at any time. With a glow motor this is achieved by It is important that you can stop your motor at any time. With a glow motor this is achieved by
adjusting the throttle so that the barrel closes completely when you move the throttle stick and adjusting the throttle so that the barrel closes completely when you move the throttle stick and
trim to their end-points. trim to their end-points.
• • Ensure that no metal parts are able to rub against each other, e. g. when controls are operated, Ensure that no metal parts are able to rub against each other, e. g. when controls are operated,
when parts rotate, or when motor vibration affects the model. when parts rotate, or when motor vibration affects the model.
• • Metal-to-metal contact causes electrical "noise" which can interfere with the correct working of Metal-to-metal contact causes electrical "noise" which can interfere with the correct working of
the receiver. the receiver.
Operating your model Operating your model
• • Never fl y directly over spectators or other pilots, and take care at all times not to endanger Never fl y directly over spectators or other pilots, and take care at all times not to endanger
people or animals. people or animals.
• • Never run your model boat close to locks and fullsize boats. Model cars should never be run on Never run your model boat close to locks and fullsize boats. Model cars should never be run on
public streets or motorways, footpaths, public squares etc.. public streets or motorways, footpaths, public squares etc..
Checking the transmitter and receiver batteries Checking the transmitter and receiver batteries
• • It is essential to stop using the radio control system and recharge the batteries well before they It is essential to stop using the radio control system and recharge the batteries well before they
are completely discharged. are completely discharged.
• • It is vital to check the state of the receiver battery at regular intervals. When the battery is It is vital to check the state of the receiver battery at regular intervals. When the battery is
almost fl at you may notice the servos running more slowly, but it is by no means safe to keep almost fl at you may notice the servos running more slowly, but it is by no means safe to keep
fl ying or running your model until this happens. Always replace or recharge the batteries in good fl ying or running your model until this happens. Always replace or recharge the batteries in good
time. time.
• • Keep to the battery manufacturer's instructions and don't leave the batteries on charge for a Keep to the battery manufacturer's instructions and don't leave the batteries on charge for a
longer period than stated. Do not leave batteries on charge unsupervised. longer period than stated. Do not leave batteries on charge unsupervised.
• • Never attempt to recharge dry cells, as they may explode. Never attempt to recharge dry cells, as they may explode.
• • Rechargeable batteries should always be recharged before every session. When charging batte- Rechargeable batteries should always be recharged before every session. When charging batte-
ries it is important to avoid short-circuits. Do this by connecting the charge lead banana plugs to ries it is important to avoid short-circuits. Do this by connecting the charge lead banana plugs to
the charger fi rst, taking care to maintain correct polarity. Only then connect the the charger fi rst, taking care to maintain correct polarity. Only then connect the
the transmitter or receiver battery. the transmitter or receiver battery.
• • Disconnect all batteries and remove them from your model if you know you will not be using it Disconnect all batteries and remove them from your model if you know you will not be using it
in the near future. in the near future.
Capacity and operating times Capacity and operating times
• • This rule applies to all forms of electrical power source: capacity is greatly reduced at low tem- This rule applies to all forms of electrical power source: capacity is greatly reduced at low tem-
peratures, i. e. operating times are shorter in cold conditions. peratures, i. e. operating times are shorter in cold conditions.
• • Frequent charging of batteries, and use of battery maintenance programs, can also result in a Frequent charging of batteries, and use of battery maintenance programs, can also result in a
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94004 GM-Racing XG-6i 2.0 FHSS Race Spec
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