Range Test; The First Trip - Reely Triumph ARR Notice D'emploi

Check the function of the sail winch.
The control lever of the transmitter (figure 13, two lower image series) can be set used to smoothly adjust the angle of
attack of the sails. If you move the control lever forward (away from the body), the sail winch must turn counterclockwise
(to the left). In this case, the control ropes of the mainsail and head sail are „extended" and the possible angle of attack
of the sails enlarged.
If the rope is not running counter-clockwise in this test, you need to operate the reverse function for the rope winch at
your transmitter. For this, observe the operating instructions for the remote control system.
If the control lever is pulled backward (towards the body), the rope winch has to turn clockwise and „shorten" the
control ropes. This shortens the possible angle of attack of the sails.
Attention!
The rope winch, like the steering servo, for example, reacts proportionally to the control signals of the transmitter
but with a much larger control path than conventional servos. The reel is controlled by several turns here.
This may, however, cause the control lines to either block and possibly even tear, or to jump out at the
deflector pulleys. Therefore, we recommend practising sail adjustment on land before first operation.
b) Range Test
Before first use, the receiver battery and any rechargeable batteries used in the transmitter have to be charged
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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 having 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.
c) The First Trip
Pick a day with slight wind for your first trip. The body of water that you use must be deep enough for the
ballast not to touch the ground anywhere. You should be able to sail as close to the banks as possible.
Check the correct function of the remote control system. All ropes must be inspected for correct seat or tension. The
boat deck must be closed with the cover and additionally sealed with a few strips of transparent adhesive tape at rough
operation (e.g. high waves).
Sailing with model boats requires practise. Be patient. When performing any manoeuvres, observe that you have no
motor and can only return to the banks by wind power.
For more information on sailing manoeuvres, see the corresponding specialist literature or the internet.
Carefully and horizontally put the model on the water. Observe that the ballast keel has no ground contact and the
boat can move freely. The wind should ideally blow into the sails from behind.
Move the control lever for the rope winch carefully so that the sails have a low angle of attack. Give the boat a gentle
push in the direction in which you want it to go. 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.
For more manoeuvres, see the following chapters „Angle of Attack of the Sails to the Wind" and „The First Sailing Trip".
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