Order Number
40 MHz No. F4044
FC-16 Boat `n Truck
3
SAFETY ADVICE, PLEASE TAKE NOTE.
Before operating the equipment, please read these instruc-
tions paying special attention to the safety advice given here.
If you are operating a radio-controlled model for the first
time, we strongly recommend that you engage the help of an
experienced modeller.
This radio control system has only been designed and ap-
proved for the operation of radio-controlled models. robbe
Modellsport accepts no responsibility if used for other pur-
poses.
SAFETY ADVICE
Radio controlled models are not toys in the normal sense and
should not be operated by anyone under the age of 14 years old
without the consent and supervision of a responsible adult.
Their construction and operation requires technical understan-
ding, careful assembly and safety awareness in operation. Mi-
stakes or carelessness in the build or operation can lead to
serious damage to persons or property.
As the manufacturer and re-seller has no influence over the safe
construction and operation of the model, this risk is advised to
you and we absolve all responsibility for damage to persons or
property, howsoever caused.
Mechanical or electrical technical defects, can lead to an unex-
pected starting of drive motors. This can in turn lead to parts being
thrown from the drive train at high speed. Operation of the recei-
ving system without the transmitter being switched on can lead to
unexpected operation of motors and servos.
Therefore the possibility of serious wounding is always there. All
such driven rotating parts, offer a permanent threat to subject
damage to persons or property.
Avoid all personal contact with such parts of the model.
Never put your hands or body near the danger areas of electric
motors whilst they are connected to their power batteries. Ensure
that no other objects or clothing come into contact with rotating
parts!
Protect your equipment from dust, dirt and dampness. Keep it
away from excessive heat, cold and vibration. The equipment is
designed to operate in an ambient temperature range from –15
to +55 Celsius.
Use only the recommended chargers and charge your batteries
for the prescribed times. Take note of the advice given by the
battery manufacturer. Incorrect and over charging can lead to
explosion of the batteries. Ensure correct polarity is maintained.
Avoid shock or constant pressure loading on the electronic parts
of the system. Check for damage to casings and cables after a
crash. If a part becomes damaged or wet (even after drying out)
do not re use! Either send to robbe service to check or replace
the affected part yourself.
Hidden damage can occur through ingress of water or after a
collision, this can lead to function failure after a short operation
time. Only genuine robbe replacement parts or accessories may
be used with this equipment.
Always use genuine robbe-Futaba connectors and crystals. No
modifications may be made to the equipment.
Routine checks before use
If there is more than one modeller operating at your model site,
please check that no one else is using your frequency before
turning on your transmitter.
• Observe any frequency control procedures in operation at the
site.
• The transmitter aerial must be fully extended and secure in its
mounting
• Before switching on the receiver, ensure the throttle stick is at
its lowest setting.
• Always turn the transmitter ON first, then switch the receiver on
• Always turn the receiver OFF first, then the transmitter off
• Make a range check with collapsed transmitter aerial
• Go through a control check, taking special note that servo di
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rection and throw is correct for your model.
• Are mixers and switches in their correct positions?
• Is the battery condition sufficient for operation?
• Any doubts, don’t operate the model!!
Model operation
• Don’t put people or animals at risk
• Don’t operate your model near locks, weirs or other water
users
• Don’t operate your model on public roads, motorways, foot
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paths or other public areas etc.
Don’t operate your equipment in rain or stormy conditions.
For full control of your model, you must have the transmitter aerial
fully extended. Don’t point your aerial directly at the model as the
signal strength will be at its lowest. It is always best to have your
transmitter aerial acting parallel to the model axis.
When several transmitters are in operation and on neighbouring
channels, it is recommended that you stand in a group to avoid
unwanted interference from or to the other models.
Insurance
Ground-based models are usually insured by your own private
liability insurance, check that your insurance includes models and
has sufficient third party liability cover.
Liability exclusion:
robbe Modellsport are not in a position to influence the way you
install, operate and maintain the radio control system compon-
ents.
For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage
or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect
use and operation of our products, or which are connected with
such operation in any way.
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the obligation of the com-
pany to pay compensation is limited to the invoice value of the
robbe products, which were immediately and directly involved in
the event, which caused the damage.
This does not apply if robbe is found to be subject to unlimited
liability according to binding legal regulation on account of delibe-
rate or gross negligence.
