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Safety notices
In order to enjoy your modelling hobby for a long time,
please read these instructions thoroughly and give
particular attention to the safety notices.
If you are a beginner with remote controlled model
aircraft, ships or cars, you should really ask an experi-
enced model pilot for assistance.
INTENDED USE
ATTENTION:
This remote control system may only be
used for the purpose intended by the
manufacturer, i.e. for the operation of
unmanned remote controlled models. Any other
usage is not permissible and can cause damages
to the remote control system, to other things and/
or to the people. For damages derived from other
use we offer no warranty and take no liability.
ATTENTION:
NOT SUITABLE FOR KIDS UNDER 14 YEARS
OLD, SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT and REMOTE
CONTROLLED MODELS ARE NOT TOYS
… because even small models can cause substantial
property damage and/or personal injuries if they are not
handled properly - even if caused by third parties.
This manual is an important part of the set, it
contains important information for a proper and
safe use and maintenance. If this remote con-
trol system changes ownership, these instructions
should surely be included with remote control system.
Failure to comply with the operating instruc-
tions and the safety instructions will void the
warranty.
Other notes and warnings
Technical defects of an electrical or mechanical nature
can lead to unexpected startup of a motor and/or parts
being hurled through the air to pose a danger of injury
to you and to others.
Short circuit conditions are to be avoided absolutely! A
short circuit condition may not only destroy parts of the
remote control system but, depending on the circum-
stances and the battery energy involved, may also
pose acute danger of incineration or even explosion.
All motor-driven parts, such as aircraft or ship propel-
lers, helicopter rotors, open gearboxes etc. represent
a constant danger. Contact with these parts must be
avoided. A rapidly turning aircraft propeller can, for
example, sever a finger. Also pay attention that other
objects do not come into contact with driven parts.
When a drive battery is connected or a motor is run-
ning: never get into the danger zone of driving mecha-
nisms.
Be sure to pay attention that motors do not start up
unintentionally while performing programming opera-
tions. Disconnect the fuel supply or battery terminals to
motors before programming.
Protect all units from dust, dirt, moisture and other
foreign parts. Never expose these units to vibrations
or excessive hot or cold temperatures. Remote con-
trol operation may only be performed under “normal”
outdoor temperatures, i.e. within a range of -10 °C to
+55 °C.
Avoid mechanical jarring and pressure stresses. Always
check units for damage to housings and cables. Do
not use units which have been damaged or become
wet, even after they are dry again.
Only those components and accessories which we
recommend may be used. Always use original Graup-
ner plug and jack connectors which are made for one
another out of the same materials.
When routing cables, pay attention that they are not
stressed, unduly kinked or broken. The sharp edges
of adjacent parts also represent a hazard for insulated
conductors.
Be sure that all plug and jack connections are firmly
seated. Do not pull on the cable to disconnect a
plugged connector.
No modifications whatsoever may be made to units.
Modifications will void the operating permit and all
insurance protection. If necessary, send the device
concerned to your local Graupner Service Centre; see
page <?>.
Installing the receiver
The receiver is to be installed with a cushion of
foam rubber to afford protection against jarring;
in aircraft models behind a strong rib, for a car
or ship model the location must be protected against
dust and spraywater. However, do not enclose your
receiver completely, otherwise it may overheat in use.
The receiver may not be mounted in direct contact with
the hull or chassis as this would allow motor vibrations
and/or roadway jarring to be transferred directly to the
receiver. When a receiver system is installed in a model
with a combustion motor, all receiver parts should
always be protected against the intrusion of exhaust
gases and oil residue. Above all, this applies to the
model’s ON/OFF switch, which is typically built into the
model’s outer surface.
Position the receiver such that connecting cables to
the servos and the power supply are routed with a bit
of slack and that the receiver’s antennas are at least
5 cm away from any large metal parts or wiring except
for other receiver wires/cables. In addition to steel, this
also includes carbon fiber parts, servos, electric mo-
tors, fuel pumps and all sorts of cables, etc.
Optimally the receiver should be placed at a readily ac-
Safety notices
Be sure to pay attention!
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