23 94003 GM-Racing XG-4i 2.0 FHSS Race Spec
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Installing control linkages
Installing control linkages
The basic rule is that all linkages should be installed in such a way that the pushrods move
The basic rule is that all linkages should be installed in such a way that the pushrods move
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accurately, smoothly and freely. It is particularly important that all servo output arms can move
accurately, smoothly and freely. It is particularly important that all servo output arms can move
to their full extent without fouling or rubbing on anything, or being obstructed mechanically at
to their full extent without fouling or rubbing on anything, or being obstructed mechanically at
any point in their travel.
any point in their travel.
It is important that you can stop your motor at any time. With a glow motor this is achieved by
It is important that you can stop your motor at any time. With a glow motor this is achieved by
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adjusting the throttle so that the barrel closes completely when you move the throttle stick and
adjusting the throttle so that the barrel closes completely when you move the throttle stick and
trim to their end-points.
trim to their end-points.
Ensure that no metal parts are able to rub against each other, e. g. when controls are operated,
Ensure that no metal parts are able to rub against each other, e. g. when controls are operated,
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when parts rotate, or when motor vibration affects the model.
when parts rotate, or when motor vibration affects the model.
Metal-to-metal contact causes electrical “noise” which can interfere with the correct working of
Metal-to-metal contact causes electrical “noise” which can interfere with the correct working of
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the receiver.
the receiver.
Operating your model
Operating your model
Never
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y directly over spectators or other pilots, and take care at all times not to endanger
Never
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y directly over spectators or other pilots, and take care at all times not to endanger
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people or animals.
people or animals.
Never run your model boat close to locks and fullsize boats. Model cars should never be run on
Never run your model boat close to locks and fullsize boats. Model cars should never be run on
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public streets or motorways, footpaths, public squares etc..
public streets or motorways, footpaths, public squares etc..
Checking the transmitter and receiver batteries
Checking the transmitter and receiver batteries
It is essential to stop using the radio control system and recharge the batteries well before they
It is essential to stop using the radio control system and recharge the batteries well before they
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are completely discharged.
are completely discharged.
It is vital to check the state of the receiver battery at regular intervals. When the battery is
It is vital to check the state of the receiver battery at regular intervals. When the battery is
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almost
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at you may notice the servos running more slowly, but it is by no means safe to keep
almost
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at you may notice the servos running more slowly, but it is by no means safe to keep
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ying or running your model until this happens. Always replace or recharge the batteries in good
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ying or running your model until this happens. Always replace or recharge the batteries in good
time.
time.
Keep to the battery manufacturer’s instructions and don’t leave the batteries on charge for a
Keep to the battery manufacturer’s instructions and don’t leave the batteries on charge for a
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longer period than stated. Do not leave batteries on charge unsupervised.
longer period than stated. Do not leave batteries on charge unsupervised.
Never attempt to recharge dry cells, as they may explode.
Never attempt to recharge dry cells, as they may explode.
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Rechargeable batteries should always be recharged before every session. When charging batte-
Rechargeable batteries should always be recharged before every session. When charging batte-
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ries it is important to avoid short-circuits. Do this by connecting the charge lead banana plugs to
ries it is important to avoid short-circuits. Do this by connecting the charge lead banana plugs to
the charger
fi
rst, taking care to maintain correct polarity. Only then connect the
the charger
fi
rst, taking care to maintain correct polarity. Only then connect the
charge lead to
charge lead to
the transmitter or receiver battery.
the transmitter or receiver battery.
Disconnect all batteries and remove them from your model if you know you will not be using it
Disconnect all batteries and remove them from your model if you know you will not be using it
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in the near future.
in the near future.
Capacity and operating times
Capacity and operating times
This rule applies to all forms of electrical power source: capacity is greatly reduced at low tem-
This rule applies to all forms of electrical power source: capacity is greatly reduced at low tem-
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peratures, i. e. operating times are shorter in cold conditions.
peratures, i. e. operating times are shorter in cold conditions.
Frequent charging of batteries, and use of battery maintenance programs, can also result in a
Frequent charging of batteries, and use of battery maintenance programs, can also result in a
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landing shocks will be transmitted directly to it.
landing shocks will be transmitted directly to it.
When installing the receiving system in a model powered by a glowplug or petrol engine, be sure
When installing the receiving system in a model powered by a glowplug or petrol engine, be sure
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to install all the components in well-protected positions so that no exhaust gas or oil residues
to install all the components in well-protected positions so that no exhaust gas or oil residues
can reach the units and get inside them.
can reach the units and get inside them.
Secure the receiver in such a way that the aerial, servo leads and switch harness are not under
Secure the receiver in such a way that the aerial, servo leads and switch harness are not under
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any strain.
any strain.
Do not bend or shorten the receiver aerial!
Do not bend or shorten the receiver aerial!
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The actual „antenna“ is the stripped en of the
The actual „antenna“ is the stripped en of the
antenna wire and must be installed in the vehicle so far above as possible. Avoid
antenna wire and must be installed in the vehicle so far above as possible. Avoid
damages of the antenna cable!
damages of the antenna cable!
Installing the servos
Installing the servos
Always install servos using the vibration-damping grommets supplied. The rubber grommets
Always install servos using the vibration-damping grommets supplied. The rubber grommets
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provide some degree of protection from mechanical shocks and severe vibration.
provide some degree of protection from mechanical shocks and severe vibration.
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