Graupner GmbH & Co. KG MC-20 User Manual
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Safety notices
transmitter unit. This is necessary for compliance
with diverse regulations like FCC, ETSI, CE etc.
Follow the respective instructions provided for this
with the transmitter and receiver.
Prior to every fl ight, perform a complete functional
with diverse regulations like FCC, ETSI, CE etc.
Follow the respective instructions provided for this
with the transmitter and receiver.
Prior to every fl ight, perform a complete functional
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test, range test and execute a complete simulated
fl ight in order to exclude the possibility of system
faults or problems with the model's programming.
Never program the transmitter or receiver while
fl ight in order to exclude the possibility of system
faults or problems with the model's programming.
Never program the transmitter or receiver while
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the model is being operated.
Care and maintenance
Never clean the housing, antenna, etc. with cleaning
agents, gasoline, water or similar means. Use only a
dry, soft cloth.
Never clean the housing, antenna, etc. with cleaning
agents, gasoline, water or similar means. Use only a
dry, soft cloth.
Components and accessories
As manufacturer of this equipment Graupner GmbH &
Co. KG recommends only components and accessories
which have been tested and approved by Graupner
for their suitability, functionality and safety. If this
recommendation is followed, Graupner accepts
responsibility for the product.
Graupner cannot accept any responsibility for
the parts or accessories of other manufacturers
which have not been approved and Graupner
cannot evaluate every individual product made by
other companies to assess if they are safe to use.
As manufacturer of this equipment Graupner GmbH &
Co. KG recommends only components and accessories
which have been tested and approved by Graupner
for their suitability, functionality and safety. If this
recommendation is followed, Graupner accepts
responsibility for the product.
Graupner cannot accept any responsibility for
the parts or accessories of other manufacturers
which have not been approved and Graupner
cannot evaluate every individual product made by
other companies to assess if they are safe to use.
Liability exclusion / damage compensation
This manual serves only as a source of information
and can be changed without prior notifi cation.
Graupner accepts no responsibility or liability for
errors or inaccuracies which may be contained in this
manual.
Graupner cannot monitor compliance with the
assembly instructions, the operating instructions or
the conditions and methods under which remote
control components are installed, operated, utilized
or maintained. Therefore Graupner accepts no form
This manual serves only as a source of information
and can be changed without prior notifi cation.
Graupner accepts no responsibility or liability for
errors or inaccuracies which may be contained in this
manual.
Graupner cannot monitor compliance with the
assembly instructions, the operating instructions or
the conditions and methods under which remote
control components are installed, operated, utilized
or maintained. Therefore Graupner accepts no form
Safety notices and handling regulations for Lithium-Ion
(LiIo) and Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) batteries
(LiIo) and Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) batteries
of liability for loss, damage or costs consequential
to incorrect usage or operation or which can be
attributed to same.
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the obligation
of Graupner to provide damage compensation,
regardless of legal grounds, is limited to the invoice
value of the quantity of Graupner goods contributing
directly to the damage-inducing event. This does not
apply if Graupner is found to be subject to unlimited
liability pursuant to binding legal stipulations with
respect to intent or gross negligence. As applicable
for all highly technical products, observance of the
following safety notices and handling instructions is
essential for a long service life, fault-free operation,
and harmless utilization of lithium/polymer batteries.
These instructions are to be safeguarded. If the unit is
transferred to another user, these instructions should
certainly be passed along to the new user.
to incorrect usage or operation or which can be
attributed to same.
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, the obligation
of Graupner to provide damage compensation,
regardless of legal grounds, is limited to the invoice
value of the quantity of Graupner goods contributing
directly to the damage-inducing event. This does not
apply if Graupner is found to be subject to unlimited
liability pursuant to binding legal stipulations with
respect to intent or gross negligence. As applicable
for all highly technical products, observance of the
following safety notices and handling instructions is
essential for a long service life, fault-free operation,
and harmless utilization of lithium/polymer batteries.
These instructions are to be safeguarded. If the unit is
transferred to another user, these instructions should
certainly be passed along to the new user.
General notices
LiIo-/LiPo batteries require particularly attentive
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handling. This applies to charging, discharging as
well as for storage and other handling. Adherence
to the following special specifi cations is necessary:
Incorrect handling can lead to explosions, fi re,
well as for storage and other handling. Adherence
to the following special specifi cations is necessary:
Incorrect handling can lead to explosions, fi re,
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smoke and poisoning hazards. Furthermore,
disregard for instructions and warnings can lead to
performance losses and other defects.
The battery's capacity is reduced by every charge/
disregard for instructions and warnings can lead to
performance losses and other defects.
The battery's capacity is reduced by every charge/
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discharge cycle. Storing the battery at temperatures
which are too high or too low can also lead to a
gradual reduction in capacity. In model operation,
battery capacity drops to about 50 … 80 % of new
battery capacity after about 50 charge/discharge
cycles – even though all charge/discharge rules are
followed. This is due in part to the high discharge
currents and inductive currents caused by motors.
Battery packs may only be connected in series or
which are too high or too low can also lead to a
gradual reduction in capacity. In model operation,
battery capacity drops to about 50 … 80 % of new
battery capacity after about 50 charge/discharge
cycles – even though all charge/discharge rules are
followed. This is due in part to the high discharge
currents and inductive currents caused by motors.
Battery packs may only be connected in series or
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parallel in exceptional cases as cell capacities and
charged state can differ too greatly. This is why the
battery packs we deliver are selected.
battery packs we deliver are selected.
Special notices for charging LiIo-/LiPo batteries
from Graupner
from Graupner
Since
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Graupner GmbH & Co. KG cannot supervise
the correct charging and discharging of cells,
the entire guarantee is void in cases of improper
charging or discharging.
Never leave batteries being charged unattended.
the entire guarantee is void in cases of improper
charging or discharging.
Never leave batteries being charged unattended.
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Only approved chargers with appropriate charging
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cables may be used for charging LiIo-/LiPo
batteries. Any manipulation to the charger or
charger cables can lead to severe damage.
The maximum charging capacity must be limited
batteries. Any manipulation to the charger or
charger cables can lead to severe damage.
The maximum charging capacity must be limited
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to 1.05 times the battery's capacity.
Example: 700 mAh battery = 735 mAh max.
charging capacity
Use only the outlet-charger included with the set
Example: 700 mAh battery = 735 mAh max.
charging capacity
Use only the outlet-charger included with the set
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or a specially designed charger/discharger from
Graupner to charge and discharge LiIo-/LiPo
batteries, refer to page 17 or www.graupner.de.
Ensure the settings for the number of cells or for
Graupner to charge and discharge LiIo-/LiPo
batteries, refer to page 17 or www.graupner.de.
Ensure the settings for the number of cells or for
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fi nal charging voltage and fi nal discharge voltage
are correct. Be sure to observe the operating
instructions for your charger/discharger.
are correct. Be sure to observe the operating
instructions for your charger/discharger.
Other handling notices
The battery to be charged must be placed on a
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non-combustible, heat resistant, non-conducting
surface during the charging process. Combustible
or readily ignited objects are to be kept away from
the charging confi guration. Batteries may only be
charged under supervision.
LiIo-/LiPo batteries connected in series within
surface during the charging process. Combustible
or readily ignited objects are to be kept away from
the charging confi guration. Batteries may only be
charged under supervision.
LiIo-/LiPo batteries connected in series within
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a pack may only be charged as a group if the
voltage of individual cells do not differ by more
than 0.05 V. The LiIo battery included with the
set, order no. 33000.1 (changes reserved), is
equipped with a special safety circuit such that
voltage of individual cells do not differ by more
than 0.05 V. The LiIo battery included with the
set, order no. 33000.1 (changes reserved), is
equipped with a special safety circuit such that