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Operating Instructions for the VELOX model boat
Order No. 2161
The full-size vessel
The VELOX escort tug was built at Astilleros Gondan in Spain in the year 2005, and
was delivered to Ostensjo Rederi AS, Haugesund, Norway, in 2006. The ship is fitted
with two
Type 32R6/210-2 Voith-Schneider
C25: 33L8P
diesel engines, each generating 2400 kW. This power train gives the tug
a maximum pulling power of 140 t at fifteen knots, and 150 t at ten
Overall length
.
Length between perps.
Overall beam
Draft at CWL
Max. draft
Speed
Bollard pull
Equipment:
Double hydraulic winch with 200 t pull
1 x 250 m 80 mm Ø steel cable
1 x 800 m 57 mm Ø plastic cable
Fire-fighting equipment:
1 Water monitor: 20.000 l / min
1 Foam monitor: 20.000 l / min
Accommodation:
Six single cabins, living room, galley, wash-rooms, laundry
Model description
Specification
Length approx.
Beam approx.
Draft approx.
Overall height approx.
All-up weight incl. RC approx.
Dry weight excl. battery approx.
Scale approx.
Our model of the VELOX was developed with the support of Voith Turbo Schneider
Propulsion, Heidenheim. Like the full-size vessel, the model is equipped with two
Voith Schneider propellers.
The Voith Schneider power units make the tug extremely manoeuvrable, as it can
move in any direction.
GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
propellers, powered by a pair of
37.00 m
33.85 m
14.00 m
5.40 m
6.90 m
15 kn
65 t
885 mm
350 mm
130 mm
550 mm
6.5 kg
4.5 kg
1 : 46
Bergen
knots.
10/2010
#0062222
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- Page 1 Operating Instructions for the VELOX model boat Order No. 2161 The full-size vessel The VELOX escort tug was built at Astilleros Gondan in Spain in the year 2005, and was delivered to Ostensjo Rederi AS, Haugesund, Norway, in 2006. The ship is fitted with two...
- Page 2 • Thread-lock fluid is not necessary at this point, as the linkage balls revolve in the links themselves. The balls should therefore be oiled lightly. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
- Page 3 • Fit the two batteries between the servo plate and the deck, pushing them aft on each side of the keel rail. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. 10/2010...
- Page 4 • Caution: the two servos have a mutually inter-active effect on the steering and running characteristics of the VELOX. For example, if you alter the centrepoint of the forward / reverse servo, this will also have an effect on the rudder setting.
- Page 5 It will take you a lot of practice and many runs before you completely master the model’s manoeuvring capabilities. All of us in the Graupner team hope you have loads of fun running your Voith Schneider VELOX escort tug. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors.
- Page 6 Order No. 2358 Voith Schneider propeller Order No. 2358.1 Propeller blade and circlips Order No. 2358.3 Toothed belt Best. Nr. 3499.20 Ball Link M2 GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. 10/2010 #0062222...
- Page 7 Direction of rotation Direction of rotation Order No 2994 solder Reverse - Reverse - forward forward Order Nr. 2989 Order Nr. 3031 GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. 10/2010 #0062222...
- Page 8 GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. 10/2010 10/2010 #0062222 #0062222...
- Page 9 Disconnect the motor from the power supply leads. Disconnect the servo linkages from the control lever. Unscrew the M3 x 3 grubscrew between the guide sleeve and the toothed belt pulley. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. 10/2010...
- Page 10 Caution: only tighten the screws moderately. Tighten the screws steadily, working sequentially round the circle; do not tighten them alternately, from side to side. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. 10/2010...
- Page 11 GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. 10/2010 #0062222...
- Page 12 If material defects or manufacturing faults should arise in a product distributed by us in the Federal Republic of Germany and purchased by a consumer (§ 13 BGB), we, Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany, acknowledge the obligation to correct those defects within the limitations described below.
- Page 13 Under all circumstances and in all cases the company’s overall liability is limited to the amount which you actually paid for this model. The VELOX is operated at the sole risk of the operator. To avoid injury to persons and damage to property please handle your model boat carefully and operate it conscientiously at all times.
- Page 14 We hope you have loads of fun building and running your VELOX model boat. GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved. 10/2010 #0062222...
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