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Notes on the radio control system
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Before switching the radio control system on, please read the instructions supplied with the transmitter you
intend to use to control the boat.
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The receiver is switched on and off by operating the On / Off switch.
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When switching the system on: always switch the transmitter on first, and only then the receiver.
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When switching the system off: always switch the receiver off first, and only then the transmitter.
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Check the model's working systems in turn. If any of the functions do not operate in the direction you pre-
fer, you can change them using the servo reverse facility at the transmitter: on simple transmitters this will
be by means of mechanical switches; on more sophisticated types by software. Refer to your transmitter
instructions for information on how to operate the servo reverse function.
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Never attempt to sail the model with flat batteries in the transmitter or model. The dry cells in the model are
subject to quite heavy loads, and will be flattened fairly quickly; for this reason you will need to replace
them more frequently than the transmitter batteries. If you are not sure whether the cells are still sufficiently
charged, it is always safer to replace them. Your model shop will stock battery testers which you can use to
check the state of your batteries.
Notes on building the model
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Please refer to the photos and the drawing when assembling the model.
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If you do not understand the technical terms relating to sailing boats, you can download a sketch showing
the basic terminology from the Internet website www.micromagic-rc-segeln.de.
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Before you start building the boat, please take the time to study the plan and read right through the instruc-
tions for the boat and the transmitter.
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Please bear in mind that many tools can be dangerous if misused or handled carelessly.
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Deploy the receiver aerial as high up in the hull as possible, and wind the external part of the aerial round
the backstay. Reception will be very poor if the aerial is positioned below the waterline, and effective range
will be greatly reduced.
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Completing the rig requires a few knots; they can be secured with a small drop of cyano.
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If the circular reinforcing stickers on the sail come loose, stick them back in place using a drop of cyano.
Assembly instructions
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Assemble the parts of the boatstand, and apply glue
to all the joints for additional strength.
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The next step is to install the rudder system. This is
accomplished by setting the rudder servo and the rud-
der blade to centre, and securing the tiller arm. Se-
cure the two rudder linkages by tightening the shroud
tensioners. Note that the control cords should only be
tightened to the point where they are just taut; if you
over-tighten them, the rudder servo may be over-
stressed.
GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
No liability for printing errors. Technical modifications reserved.
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09/2011
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