GRAUPNER Alpha 250 Q User Manual

Manual

Race Copter Alpha 250 Q

No. 16520

English

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Index

Introduction ........................................................................ 3

Service centre ..................................................................... 3

Intended use ...................................................................... 4

Package content ................................................................ 4

Symbols explication ............................................................ 4

Safety notes ....................................................................... 5

Chassis assembly with motors and speed controllers ......... 7

Assembly example with camera and transmitter ............... 14

Technical Data .................................................................. 14

Conformity declaration ...................................................... 14

Spare parts ....................................................................... 15

Suggested accessories .................................................... 15

Notes for environmental protection ................................... 16

Warranty ........................................................................... 16

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Introduction

Thank you very much for choosing a Graupner RACE COPTER
ALPHA 250Q. This Race Copter is very versatile.

Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with
your Race Copter and first of all to control safely your model. If
you experience any trouble during operation, take the instruc­tions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.

Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in
this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by check­ing periodically for news on our website, www.graupner.de

This product complies with national and European legal re­quirements.

To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using
the product!

NOTE

This manual is part of that product. It contains important in­formation concerning operation and handling. Keep these
instructions for future reference! Take this into consideration
when you pass it on to other future owner.

Service centre

Graupner/SJ-Zentralservice

Graupner/SJ GmbH
Henriettenstrasse 96
D-73230 Kirchheim / Teck

Servicehotline

(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Mon - Thu
7:30 am - 9:00 am
9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

For the service centres outside Germany please refer to our web­site www.graupner.de

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Intended use

The Race Copter is the base to build a RC multicopter model.
More punctual information about receiver can be found in the
Technical data section.
The Race Copter is designed exclusively to be used as a bat­tery-powered, radio controlled model, any other use is not
allowed. For any improper use no warranty or liability is ac­cepted. Read through this entire manual before you attempt
to program or set the receiver.
Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all prod­ucts; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology
and equipment.

Target group

The Race Copter is not a toy. It is not suitable for children un­der 14 years. The assembly and operation of the Race Copter
must be performed by experienced modellers. If you do not
have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled
models, please contact an experienced modeller or a model
club.

Package content

Ð RACE COPTER ALPHA 250Q Chassis kit

Ð 2x S7047 ULTRA 2804 2300KV brushless motors
Ð 2x S7048 ULTRA 2804 2300KV brushless motors
Ð 4x S3055 Ultra Control 12A speed controllers
Ð 2x 1347.5x3 propellers
Ð 2x 1348.5x3 propellers
Ð Manual for Race Copter Alpha 250Q

Symbols explication

Always follow the information marked with the CAUTION or
WARNING symbol. The signal word WARNING indicates the po-

tential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates po­tential minor injuries.
The NOTE indicates important information that should alert you
to potential property damage.

Glue instruction This symbol shows that it is necessary to use
a 2 components glue. Follow the related safety notes.

Glue instruction This symbol shows that it is necessary to use
thread lock . Follow the related safety notes.

Soldering instruction This symbol shows that it is necessary to
solder some cables and connectors.

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Shrinking instruction This symbol shows connections which

should be isolated by shrink tube.

Safety notes

WARNING

Ð These safety instructions are intended not only to protect

the product, but also for your own and other people’s safe­ty. Therefore please read this section very carefully before
using the product!

Ð Do not leave the packaging material lying around, this could

be a dangerous toy for children.

Ð Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
or not capable to use safely the Race Copter, must not
use it without supervision or instruction by a responsible
person.

Ð The operation of radio controlled models must be learned!

If you have never driven such a model, then start extra
carefully and make sure to be familiar with the reactions
of the model to the remote control commands. Proceed
responsibly.

Ð Always carry on a first range test and function test on the

ground (hold the model tightly) before your model is used.
Repeat the test with the motor running and with short
bursts of throttle.

Ð Before you start using the remote control model, you have

to check the further relevant laws and regulations. These
laws you must obey in every case. Pay attention to the pos­sibly different laws of the countries.

Ð The insurance is mandatory for all kinds of model opera-

tion. If you already have one check out whether the opera­tion of the model is covered. If applicable, extend it to spe­cial model liability insurance. We recommend to provide the
copter with a label, where are indicated the name, address,
tel. n., E-mail and Insurance n. So that the copter can be
clearly assigned in the event of a crash.

Ð For safety and (CE) certification the unauthorized conver-

sion and / or modification of the product is not permitted.

Ð They may only be used our recommended components

and accessories. Use only genuine matching Graupner con-
nectors of the same design and the same material.

Ð Make sure that all connections are secure. Do not pull on

the cables when you unplug the connector.

Ð Protect the receiver from dust, dirt, moisture and oth-

er foreign parts. Do not expose this equipment to vi­bration and excessive heat or cold. The remote con­trol operation may be carried out only in “normal”
ambient temperatures, in a range from -10 ° C to +55 ° C.

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