d) Range Test
Before first use, the drive battery and any rechargeable batteries used in the transmitter have to be charged as
instructed by the manufacturer.
Perform a range test of the remote control system first.
Switch on the remote control and then the receiver. Now check the range of your remote control with a helper, by ha-
ving the helper hold the operational model ship and you moving away from the model. Control must work interference-
free at least at a distance of 50 metres.
e) The First Trip
The control electronics only permit the model to drive forwards. When manoeuvring, observe that you do
not have a reverse gear as in a car model, for example.
Operation is only permissible with the canopy put on and latched (the three arresting levers are set to „LOCK"). Other-
wise, splashing water may enter the boat and destroy the remote control and drive parts. Loss of guarantee/warranty!
The model's control electronics have no undervoltage recognition for the drive battery integrated for safety-technical
reasons.
If the battery switches off to prevent harmful deep discharge of the drive battery, the model would float and be no
longer controllable, and might be lost. Therefore, interrupt operation in time (but no later than after 10 to 12 minutes)
to reach the shore under own power and to avoid deep discharge of the drive battery.
Trips under detriment conditions such as strong wind and strong waves are not permissible and may cause loss of
the model.
If you notice any unusual noise or sudden rotating or model speed loss during operation, terminate operation at once
and find the reason.
In most cases, seaweed or something similar will have become tangled in the ship's propellers and/or drive shafts,
which may impair or render the drive near ineffective. If operation is continued, this may destroy drive components.
Loss of guarantee/warranty!
Carefully and horizontally put the model on the water. Observe that the ship's propellers have no ground contact and
can turn freely.
Carefully pull the throttle lever towards the remote control's handle. The model starts to drive forward. Turning the
remote control steering wheel to the left or right will cause your model to turn in the respective direction.
Driving time is approx. 10 to 12 minutes, depending on driving style.
Terminate the trip in time and return to the shore. Put the switch (figure 5, item 1) into the „OFF" position. Open the
canopy, disconnect the drive battery and only then switch off the transmitter. Check whether any water has entered
the model. Ingressing water must be removed at once. Observe that the water does not enter the remote control or
drive parts during emptying.
Low water volumes entering (max. approx. 10 ml per trip) is normal; it must be emptied after every opera-
tion.
After a trip, the motors and control electronics must cool off to ambience temperature. Therefore, make a
break of approx. 5 to 10 minutes before the next trip.
The canopy should remain disassembled for better cooling.
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