Installing control linkages
Installing control linkages
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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
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 me-
move to their full extent without fouling or rubbing on anything, or being obstructed me-
chanically at any point in their travel.
chanically at any point in their travel.
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It is important that you can stop your motor at any time. With a glow motor this is achieved
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
by adjusting the throttle so that the barrel closes completely when you move the throttle
stick and trim to their end-points.
stick and trim to their end-points.
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Ensure that no metal parts are able to rub against each other, e. g. when controls are
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.
operated, when parts rotate, or when motor vibration affects the model.
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Metal-to-metal contact causes electrical "noise" which can interfere with the correct wor-
Metal-to-metal contact causes electrical "noise" which can interfere with the correct wor-
king of the receiver.
king of the receiver.
Operating your model
Operating your model
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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.
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Never run your model boat close to locks and fullsize boats. Model cars should never be
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..
run on public streets or motorways, footpaths, public squares etc..
Checking the transmitter and receiver batteries
Checking the transmitter and receiver batteries
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It is essential to stop using the radio control system and recharge the batteries well before
It is essential to stop using the radio control system and recharge the batteries well before
they are completely discharged.
they are completely discharged.
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It is vital to check the state of the receiver battery at regular intervals. When the battery
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
is 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
to keep fl ying or running your model until this happens. Always replace or recharge the
batteries in good time.
batteries in good time.
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Keep to the battery manufacturer's instructions and don't leave the batteries on charge for
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.
a longer period than stated. Do not leave batteries on charge unsupervised.
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Never attempt to recharge dry cells, as they may explode.
Never attempt to recharge dry cells, as they may explode.
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Rechargeable batteries should always be recharged before every session. When charging
Rechargeable batteries should always be recharged before every session. When charging
batteries it is important to avoid short-circuits. Do this by connecting the charge lead bana-
batteries it is important to avoid short-circuits. Do this by connecting the charge lead bana-
na plugs to the charger fi rst, taking care to maintain correct polarity. Only then connect the
na plugs to the charger fi rst, taking care to maintain correct polarity. Only then connect the
charge lead to the transmitter or receiver battery.
charge lead to the transmitter or receiver battery.
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Disconnect all batteries and remove them from your model if you know you will not be
Disconnect all batteries and remove them from your model if you know you will not be
using it in the near future.
using it in the near future.
Capacity and operating times
Capacity and operating times
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This rule applies to all forms of electrical power source: capacity is greatly reduced at low
This rule applies to all forms of electrical power source: capacity is greatly reduced at low
temperatures, i. e. operating times are shorter in cold conditions.
temperatures, i. e. operating times are shorter in cold conditions.
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Frequent charging of batteries, and use of battery maintenance programs, can also result
Frequent charging of batteries, and use of battery maintenance programs, can also result
in a gradual loss of battery capacity. For this reason you should always check the actual
in a gradual loss of battery capacity. For this reason you should always check the actual
capacity of your packs at regular intervals - every six months at least.
capacity of your packs at regular intervals - every six months at least.
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Purchase only genuine GRAUPNER batteries!
Purchase only genuine GRAUPNER batteries!
Care and maintenance
Care and maintenance
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Don't use cleaning agents, petrol, water or other solvents to clean this equipment. If the
Don't use cleaning agents, petrol, water or other solvents to clean this equipment. If the
case, the whip aerial etc. should become soiled, wipe clean with a soft dry cloth.
case, the whip aerial etc. should become soiled, wipe clean with a soft dry cloth.
GRAUPNER does not accept liability if this equipment is used in conjunction with components
GRAUPNER does not accept liability if this equipment is used in conjunction with components
or accessories made by other manufacturers which have not been approved. We are not in
or accessories made by other manufacturers which have not been approved. We are not in
a position to assess whether every individual product made by other companies can be used
a position to assess whether every individual product made by other companies can be used
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