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The model's speed controller has an undervoltage recognition for the drive battery integrated for safety-technical
reasons.Ifthebatteryswitchesofftopreventharmfuldeepdischargeofthedrivebattery,themodelwouldoat,be
no longer controllable, and may be lost. Also observe the notes in chapter 11.
Therefore,interruptoperationintime(butnolaterthanafter5to6minutes,dependingontheoperatingstyleand
battery used), to reach the shore under the model's own power and to avoid deep discharge of the drive battery.
Trips under detriment conditions such as strong wind and strong waves are not permissible and may cause loss of
the model.
If you notice any unusual noise or sudden rotating or model speed loss during operation, terminate operation at once
andndthereason.Inmostcases,seaweedorsomethingsimilarwillhavebecometangledintheship'spropeller,
which may impair or render the drive near ineffective. If operation is continued, this may destroy drive components
from overheating. Loss of guarantee/warranty!
Check the water cooling function before any voyage. For this, you may use a small Bowden pull to blow air onto
thewatercoolinginlettube(seegure2,item4).Theair(orwaterindrivingoperation)mustcomeoutoftheoutlet
installedatthesideintheboat'sbody(seegure4,item3)again.
Never operate the model while the water cooling is clogged or does not work due to bent tubes. Observe the rudder
slitsaswellinthiscontext(gure2,item5).Theseslotsarethewaterinletofthewatercooling.Forthewatercooling
system to work, it must be free of contamination at all times. The drive components may otherwise overheat and be
damaged. Loss of guarantee/warranty!
Carefullyandhorizontallyputthemodelonthewater.Observethattheruddersystemaswellastheship'spropeller
has no ground contact and can turn freely.
Carefully pull the throttle lever towards the handle. The model starts to drive forward. Turning the remote control steer-
ing wheel to the left or right will cause your model to turn in the respective direction.
Driving time is approx. 5 to 8 minutes, depending on driving style and battery capacity. Terminate the trip in time and
return to the shore. Open the hull deck, unplug the drive battery, switch off the transmitter and check if any water has
entered the model. Ingressing water must be removed at once. Observe that the water does not enter the remote
control or drive parts during emptying.
 Lowwatervolumesentering(max.approx.50mlpertrip)isnormal;itmustbeemptiedaftereveryoperation.
After a trip, the motor and speed control must cool off to ambience temperature. Therefore, make a break of
approx. 5 to 10 minutes before the next trip. The hull deck should remain disassembled for better cooling.
Practical advice:
 Ifwateringressionincreasescontinually,theoilhasusuallybeenushedfromthedriveshaft.Inthiscase,
the shaft must be oiled or also removed and re-lubricated. Observe the notes in chapter "Maintenance and
Care" for this.
If the speed controller has switched off unexpectedly and the green LED is lit, the speed controller has
overheated.Letthespeedcontrollercooloffandndthecauseoftheoverheating(watercoolingleaking;
drive shaft stiff, etc.) and remove it.
 IfthespeedcontrollerhasswitchedoffthemotorunexpectedlyandtheredLEDashes,thespeedcon-
troller is not receiving a proper control signal from the receiver due to reception problems. Find the cause
(receiverhasbecomewet;receiveraerialdoesnotprotrudefromtheboatbody,etc.)andremoveit.