FUTABA 4PV - Installation Safety Precautions

Installation Safety Precautions
Warning
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Installation
Receiver (receiver antenna)
Receiver vibration-proofing / waterproofing
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Do not cut or bundle the receiver antenna wire.
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Do not bundle the receiver antenna wire together with the motor controller lead wire.
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Keep the receiver antenna wire at least 1cm away from motor, battery, and other wiring carrying heavy current.
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Install the receiver antenna holder as closely as possible to the receiver.
If the antenna wire is cut, bundled, or routed near a noise source, the receiving sensitivity will drop, the running (sailing)
range will decrease, and you may lose control of the model.
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(Car)
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Vibration-proof the receiver by wrapping it in foam rubber or other vibration-absorbing material and
mount it with thick double-sided tape.
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When using the receiver holder supplied with the model kit, mount the holder to the chassis through
a rubber grommet.
(Boat)
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Vibration-proof the receiver by wrapping it in foam rubber or other vibration-absorbing material. Also
waterproof the receiver by sealing it in a plastic bag.
If the receiver is exposed to strong vibration and shock, it will operate erroneously due to the invasion of water drops and
you may lose control of the model.
Screw
Mechanical plate
Nut (as required)
Receiver holder
Damper
When using the receiver holder sup-
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Mechanical plate
Thick double-
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