GRAUPNER HYDROPLANE 3D Instructions De Montage page 18

any manner which will disturb other flyers and jeopardise safe, orderly flying at the site.
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The operator of the model must be in full possession of his or her bodily and mental faculties. As with car
driving, operating a model aircraft under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not permissible under any
circumstances.
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If you have any questions regarding the safe operation of your RC model aeroplane, please turn to your
local model shop in the first instance, as the staff will be pleased to help you.
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Radio-controlled model aircraft are highly demanding and potentially dangerous objects, and require a
considerable level of technical knowledge and skill from the operator, together with a sense of
responsibility.
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In legal terms our models are classed as aircraft, and as such are subject to legal regulations and
restrictions which must be observed. Our brochure "Luftrecht fuer Modellflieger" (Aviation Law for the
Model Flyer) is available under Order No. 8032, and contains a summary of all these rules. Your local
model shop should have a copy which you can read. There are also Post Office regulations concerning
your radio control system, and these must be observed at all times. Refer to your RC system instructions
for more details.
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A radio-controlled model aircraft can only work properly and fulfil your expectations if it is built very
carefully and in accordance with the building instructions. If you wish to avoid injuring people and
damaging property it is essential to be careful and painstaking at all stages of building and operating your
model. Nobody would dream of climbing into a full-size aircraft and attempt to fly it without appropriate
training, and model flying has to be learned in just the same way. We suggest that you ask an
experienced model flyer for help, or join a model club or flight training school. Your local model shop and
the specialist magazines are excellent sources of information. If at all possible, it is always best to join a
club and fly at the approved model flying site.
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If you are a beginner to model flying it is always an advantage to ask an experienced modeller to help and
support you during the first few flights.
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Be sure to use only those parts included in the kit, together with other genuine Graupner accessories and
replacement parts as recommended expressly by us. Even if you change a single component you can no
longer be sure that the system will work reliably, and such changes also invalidate your guarantee.
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The high energy density of Li-Po batteries involves a risk of fire and even explosion. It is therefore
essential to read and observe the safety notes provided with the batteries.
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Never operate your model aircraft close to high-tension overhead cables, industrial sites, residential
areas, public roads, squares, school playgrounds, public parks or sports grounds etc.
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If there are passers-by or spectators at your flying site, make sure that they are aware of the dangers
inherent in your activity, and insist that they keep a safe distance away: at least 5 m behind the rotational
plane of the propeller.
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Always keep a safe distance away from people and objects when flying; never fly low over people's
heads, and never fly directly towards them.
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This is a high-speed model, which means that you must NEVER operate it when there are persons or
animals in the water, otherwise there is a serious risk of causing injury.
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Never run your model in a protected site, an animal or plant sanctuary or a site of special scientific
interest (SSSI). Check with your local authority that the stretch of water you wish to use is suitable for
model boats.
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Never run the boat in salt water.
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Never run your boat in adverse conditions, e.g. rain, storm, strong wind, temperatures below -5°C or
above +35°C, choppy water or strong currents.
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Before you run the model check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all connections
are secure.
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Be sure to use matching polarised electrical connectors. All high-current cables, connectors and the drive
battery terminals must be insulated to prevent short-circuits, especially if you attach the connectors
yourself. Never combine different types of connector, e.g. tin-plated and gold-plated contacts, as they
cannot be expected to work reliably in the long-term.
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The batteries must be fully charged before you run the model, and it is important to carry out a range-
check with the radio control system. Check in particular that the transmitter battery is sufficiently charged
before each session.
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Ensure that the spot frequency you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never run your
boat if you are not certain that your channel is free. If there are other modellers at the site, ask them
individually which channels they are using.
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Read and observe the instructions and recommendations supplied with your radio control system and
accessory components.
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Do not work on any part of the power train unless the drive battery is disconnected and removed from the
model.
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