GRAUPNER Rhode Island Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating instructions for the model Rhode Island
Order No. 2204
Description of the model

• Almost-Ready-to-Run (ARTR) model

• GRP hull and deck pre-bonded

• Powerful brushless electric motor with outboards

• Aluminium outboards

• Water-cooled moor, rudder linkages sealed with rubber accordion seals

• Rudder servo and electronic speed controller pre-installed

• Included in delivery: Hull pre-bonded with deck, cockpit canopy, motor, shaft with drive system

• Ship stand, applied decal sheet, controller, and servo

Specification

Overall length about 605 mm
Beam about 240 mm
Total weight about 1.86 kg

Manufacturer's declaration of the company GRAUPNER GmbH & Co.

Content of the manufacturer's dec laration

If material defects or m anufacturing f aults shou ld arise in a product d istributed b y us in the F ederal Repub lic
of Germany and purc hased by a consumer (§ 13 BG B), we, Graupner GmbH & Co. KG, Kirchheim/T eck,
Germany, acknowledge the obligation to correct those defects within the limitations described below.
The consumer is not entitled to make claims under this manufacturer’s declaration if the failure in the
usability of the produc t is due to natural wear, use under com petition conditions, incompetent or improper
use (including incorrect install ati on), or externa l inf lue n c es.
This manufacturer’s declaration does not affect the consumer’s legal or contractual
rights regarding defects arising from the purchase contract between the consumer and the vendor (dealer).

Extent of the guarantee

If a claim is made under guarantee, we under take at our discretion to repair or replace the defective go ods.
We will not consider further claims, especially for reimbursement of costs relating to the defect (such as
installation / removal cost s) and compensation f or consequent dam ages unless they are al lowed by statute.
This does not affect claims based on legal regulations, especially according to product liability law.

Guarantee requirements

The purchaser is required to make the guarantee claim in writing and must enclose original proof of
purchase (such as invoic e, rec eipt, de li ver y not e) and this guarantee card. T he defective goods mus t be s ent
to us at the purchaser's own cost, using the address stated above.

Fa. Graupner GmbH & CO KG, Serviceabteilung,

Henriettenstr. 94 -96, D 73230 Kirchheim/Teck

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The purchaser should state the material defect or manufacturing fault or the symptoms of the fault in as
accurate a manner as possible so that we can check whether our guarantee obligation is applicable.
The goods are transported from the consumer to us and from us to the consumer at the risk of the
consumer.

Duration of validity

This declaration only applie s to claims made to us during the claim period as stated in this declaratio n. The
claim period is 24 months f rom the date of purchase of the product by the consumer from a dealer in the
Federal Republic of Germ any (date of pur chase). If a defect arises af ter the end of the c laim period, or if the
evidence or documents required according to this declaration in order to make the claim valid are not
presented until after this period, then the consumer forfeits any rights or claims from this declaration.

Limitation by lapse of time

If we do not acknowledg e t he valid it y of a claim that is prop erl y made un der th is dec laratio n with in the c laim
period, all claims based on this dec laration expire aft er six months from the time of claim, but not befor e the
end of the claim period.

Applicable law

This declaration, and the claims, rights and obligations arising from it, are based exclusively on the
applicable German Law, without the norms of international private law, and excluding UN retail law.

Important safety notes

You have acquired a k it that can be assembled into a full y working RC m odel - when fitted out with suitable
accessories. However, GRAUPNER has no control over whether you observe the instructions for the
installation and opera tion of the model or th e use and maintenanc e of the associated c omponents. For th is
reason GRAUPNER assumes no liability for losses, damage, or costs, which are incurred due to the
incorrect use of our products or due to improper behavi our on the part of the user, or which are connected
with such operation i n any way. Unles s otherwise prescribed b y binding law, the obligation of G RAUPNER
to pay compensation for any reason whatsoever (including personal injury, death, damage to buildings,
damage due to loss of business or turnover, interruption of business, or other direct or ind irect consequent
damage) stemming from the operation of the model is excluded.
The total liability in all cas es and und er all circum stances is limited to the amount of money that you actuall y
paid for this model.

This model is started up and operated at the sole and exclusive risk of th e operator. To avoid injuring
people and damaging property, it is essential to be careful and thoughtful when operating your
model.

Before operating the model for the first time, check whether the operation of model ships of this kind is
covered by your private liability insurance. If necessary, purchase a special RC model liability insurance
policy.
These safety notes must be retained and provided to the buyer if sold to another person.

The following items must be observed:

• The model is not suitable for children under 14 years old.

• Because of the high sp eed, never operat e the m odel when pe ople or an imals are in the water, bec ause

this represents a great danger of injury to them.

• Do not operate your model in nature preserves, landscape protection areas, or water conservation
districts. Find out from your local government which waters are approved for model shipbuilders.

• Never operate the model in salt water.

• Never operate the m odel in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, thunderstorm , strong wind, or in

high waves or strong currents, et cetera.

• Before you fly the model, c heck that the r adio con trol s ystem is working reli abl y, and that a ll connec tions
are safe and secure.

• Observe the operating information on the installed remote control system and accessories.

• Ensure that the channe l you intend to use is not a lready in use. Never oper ate the model if you are not

certain that your channel is free.

• Work on the parts of the drive system only with the motor power supply disconnected.

• When the drive batter y is connected, you and other persons must never get near the sh ip's propeller,

because it poses a substantial risk of injury.

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• Do not exceed the recommended operating voltage. A higher voltage can lead to overheating of the
motor or speed controller o r cause electrical lines to melt. This can c ause the model to be dest royed or
catch fire.

• Make sure all drive com ponents can move freel y. This applies especially during operations, because
leaves and other things c an get caught in the drive m echanism. In such a case, the motor, the s peed
controller, or the rudder servo can be destroyed by an overload.

• Never leave the battery to charge unattended. Observe the instructions for the charger and battery.

• When using a car charger, always charge the battery outside the car.

• Ensure that the servos are not mechanically obstructed at any point in their travel.

• The batteries and r echargeabl e batteries ma y not be shor t-circ uited or be expose d to direc t contact with

water.

• Let the motor and the speed controller cool off after each trip. Do not touch the hot parts.

• Do not subject the model to intense humidity, heat, cold, vibrations, or dirt.

• When storing the model, rem ove the rechargeable batt eries / batteries and store t hem so that they can

not be short-circuited.

• The drive battery must always be removed when transporting the model.

• Protect the model, batteries, and RC components against damage and slipping during transport.

• Always make sure that the sheet m etal contacts bet ween the RC box and the driv e motor are insulated;

never let them come into electrical contact.

• When the model begins to slow down, the drive batt ery is nearly empty. Sa il immediately to shore and
stop operating the model. Before a new trip, the battery must be recharged.

• If you operate the model in m oving water (s uc h as a river) be aware that the model can drift away if there
is a malfunction or if the battery runs down.

• When trying to retrieve the model, never put yourself or others in danger.

• Take particular care to ensur e that the model is watertigh t. A model boat can sink if enough water gets

in. Check the model before each trip to see whether there is any damage and whether water can
penetrate through the drive and rudder shafts . In particular, check the rubber seals on the m odel. The
RC box should also b e closed, to e nsure that no water can splash in from above. Water dam age is not
covered by warranty!

• Secure the cover by inserting the splint through the hole in the mount.

Care and maintenance

• Clean the model carefull y after each use. Immediately remove any water t hat has penetrated using a
dishtowel or something similar. Always leave the cover open for a longer period of time to allow the
residual moisture to dry out.

• Clean the model and th e RC components us ing suita ble clean ing agents onl y. Ask your model sh op for
information.

• Lubricate the shaft regularl y. Yo ur r etai ler c an pro vi de you with information about suitable t ypes of water-
neutral grease.

• If the model is not to be oper ated for a c o nsider able t im e, all the m oving parts ( shaf t, et ceter a). m us t be
disassembled, cleaned, and re-lubricated . All recharg eable and other bat teries shou ld also be removed
from the model and transmitter and stored separately.

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Important safety and operating information for the RC system

• Always switch the transmitter on first; then switch on the receiver (model)!

• Always switch the receiver off first; th en switch off the transmitter!

• Protect all equipment ag ains t dust, dirt, hum idit y, vibrat ions, and o ther f oreign o bjec ts. Never ex pose t he

equipment to excessive heat or cold.

• Avoid impacts and pressure. Always check the equipment for damage to housings and cables.

• Never pull on cables to disconnect them.

• Avoid incorrect polar ity and short-c ircuits of a ll k inds a s well as excess voltage in the pow er suppl y. The

devices are not protected against these hazards.

• Use only components specified and approved by GRAUPNER.

• GRAUPNER recommends using only dry cell batteries for the transmitter power supply. Use

rechargeable batteries in this area at your own risk!

• Never use batteries with different energy states (meaning full in combination with empty batteries) or
different types or manufacturers.

• Dry cell batteries for the power supply ma y never be recharged. Onl y rechargeab le batteries can be r e-
charged.

• The batteries mus t be adequately charged, and the range of the radio control system must have been
checked. In case of doubt and for the sake of safety, the transmitter and receiver batteries should b e
replaced if the state of the batteries is unknown.

• During operations, the transmitter aerial must be securely installed and completely extended.

• Run the receiver aer ial onl y as des igned for t he mode l. It sho uld be as far as possible away fr om po wer

cables.

• If water has penetrated the RC components, lay them out to dry and send them to the appropriate
GRAUPNER service unit to be checked (see list of responsible service centres at the end of the
instructions).