User manual

To extend your enjoyment of your model, carefully read
this entire manual and pay special attention to the safety
instructions. You should also register now under https://
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If you are a beginner on remote-controlled model
airplanes, ships our cars, contact an experienced model
pilot for their advice.
PROPER USE
NOTE:
This remote-control system mast only be
used for the purpose specified by the
manufacturer for operation of remote
control models without passengers. Any other type
of use is not permitted and may damage the system
and cause significant property damage and/or
personal injury. No warranty or liability is therefore
offered for any improper use not covered by these
provisions.
NOTE:
THIS SYSTEM IS UNSUITABLE FOR UNSU-
PERVISED CHILDREN UNDER 14. SAFETY
IS INTENTIONAL, AND REMOTE-CON-
TROLLED MODELS ARE NOT TOYS.
If improperly used or mishandled by third parties, even
small models can cause significant property damage
and/or personal injury.
This operating manual is considered part of
the product. It contains important instructions
on how to operate and handle your remote
control system. These instructions must therefore be
stored in a safe place and passed on to any subsequent
user.
The warranty expires in case of not observing
the operating and safety instructions.
Additional instructions and warnings
Technical defects of electrical or mechanical
nature may cause motors to start without
warning, or may generate flying parts which
can cause significant injury to both you and others.
Avoid short-circuits in any circumstance. Short-circuits
can destroy parts of the remote control system and
cause serious burns or explosions depending on the
circumstances and the battery charge.
All parts driven by the motor such as air and water
propellers as well as helicopter rotors, exposed gears,
etc. always pose an injury hazard. Never touch these
parts! A fast-rotating propeller can cut off a finger! Make
sure that no other objects come into contact with driven
parts.
Once the battery is connected or the motor is running,
always maintain a safe distance from the hazard area
posed by the propulsion system.
While programming, make sure that a connected
gas motor or electric motor cannot start accidentally.
Disconnect the fuel supply or drive battery beforehand.
Protect all equipment from dust, dirt, moisture and other
foreign parts. All equipment must be protected from
vibration as well as excessive heat or cold. The models
may only be operated remotely in normal outside
temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C.
Avoid impacts and crushing. Check for damage to
the housing and cables. Devices that become wet or
damaged may not be used anymore even if they dry out.
Only use the components and recommended spare
parts. Always use matching, original Graupner plug-in
connectors of the same design and material.
When running the cables, make sure that they are not
excessively tight, kinked, or severed. A sharp edge may
damage insulation.
Make sure that all of the plug-in connectors are tight.
When disconnecting the plug-in connectors, do not pull
the cables.
No changes may be made to the devices. This will void
permission to use the device along with the warranty. If
appropriate, send the relevant device to the responsible
Graupner service center; see page 227.
Installing the receiver
For flying models, the receiver is installed
behind a strong rib and is protected against
dust and splash water in car and ship models.
When you install your receiver, make sure that it is not
excessively airtight to prevent it from overheating during
operation.
The receiver may not not directly touch the fuselage
or chassis since this may can directly transmit motor
vibration or impact from landing. When installing the
receiver in a model with a gas motor, all of the parts
must be protected to prevent exhaust or oil from
penetrating. This holds true in particular for the ON/OFF
switch that is installed in the shell of the model in most
cases.
Install the receiver so that the connecting cables for
the servos and power supply remain loose, and so that
the receiving antennas are at least 5 cm from all large
metal parts or wires that do not directly originate from
the receiver. This includes carbon fiber parts, servos,
electric motors, fuel pumps, all types of cables, etc. in
addition to metal parts.
It is preferable to install the receiver away from all
other installed parts at an easily accessible location
in the model. Servo cables may not be wound around
antennas or run next to them.
Make sure that the cables cannot shift to lie directly
adjacent to antennas during flight.
Installing the receiver antennas
The receiver and antennas should be as far away as
possible from drives of all kinds. If the tails are made of
carbon fiber, the ends of the antennas should extend
from the fuselage by at least 35 mm. If necessary,
exchange the approx. 145 mm standard antennas of
HoTT receivers with longer antennas.
It does not matter how the antennas are aligned.
However, a vertical installation of a single receiver
antenna in the model is advantageous. In the case of
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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Please follow the instructions.
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