GRAUPNER MULTIBOAT Instructions De Montage page 18

cessories.
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Do not carry out any work on the drive train unless you have already disconnected and removed the battery.
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When the drive battery is connected, keep well clear of the area around the propeller and other rotating
parts, as they constitute a serious injury hazard. Make sure any spectators do the same.
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Do not be tempted to exceed the recommended operating voltage. Higher voltages may cause the motor or
speed controller to overheat, and the electrical cables may even melt. If this should happen, the model could
easily burst into flames and be completely wrecked.
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Check that all the drive train components work smoothly and freely. This applies in particular when the boat
is running, as leaves and other debris may become caught in the power system components. If this should
happen, the motor and speed controller could be ruined by overloading.
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Ensure that the servos are not mechanically obstructed at any point in their travel.
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Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited. Do not allow them to come into direct
contact with water.
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Allow the motor and speed controller to cool down after each run. Try not to touch the hot parts.
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Remove the rechargeable battery and the dry cells in the transmitter and receiver pack if the model is to be
transported, or will not be used for a long period.
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Do not subject the model boat to high levels of humidity, heat, cold or dirt.
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Secure the model and your RC equipment carefully when transporting them. They may be seriously dam-
aged if they are free to slide about.
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If you intend to operate the boat in moving water (e.g. a river), please remember that the model could drift off
downstream if a malfunction occurs, e.g. a flat drive battery.
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If you have to salvage the model, take care not to risk your own life or that of others.
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Take particular care to ensure that the boat is completely watertight, as it will sink if too much water enters
the hull. Check the model for damage before every run, and ensure that water cannot penetrate through the
shaft bearings, the rudder system or the water pump intake tube.
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Check constantly that water cannot penetrate the hull: ensure that any hatches or covers cannot come adrift
while the boat is running. Check that water cannot reach the RC components if it does get inside the boat.
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The model is designed to be powered by two parallel-wired drive batteries. The packs should only be con-
nected while you are operating the boat, as inter-actions can occur between them under no-load conditions,
and this may cause damage to the cells. It is always best to connect the batteries just before running the
model, and then disconnect them immediately afterwards. On no account store the boat with the batteries
connected using the parallel lead.
Care and maintenance
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Clean the model carefully after every run, and remove any water which penetrates the hull. If water gets into
the RC components, dry them out carefully and send them to your nearest GRAUPNER Service Centre for
checking.
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Clean the model and RC system components using suitable cleaning agents only. Ask for advice at your
model shop if you are not sure what to use.
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Lubricate the propeller shaft at regular intervals.
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If you know that the model will not be run for a considerable period, dismantle all the moving parts (propeller
shaft etc.), and clean and re-lubricate them prior to re-assembly.
Notes on building the model
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Before you start assembling the model please be sure to read right through the instructions, studying the
plan as you proceed, and using the Parts List as an aid to understanding. Wherever possible the Building
Instructions and the Parts List reflect the sequence of assembly.
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Tools can be dangerous; please handle them carefully at all times.
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NOTE: the raised lug on the plastic housing of all G2 connectors
should always be the positive terminal (red wire). If you keep consis-
tently to this principle, your batteries and speed controllers will be in-
terchangeable, and the system will be protected against accidental
reversed polarity. We recommend that you follow the tips outlined be-
low, which will make it easier to solder the connectors.
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Stick a sheet of abrasive paper to a smooth, flat piece of wood using
double-sided adhesive tape, and use this for sanding the trimmed
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