Manual - Graupner
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Manual 4 channel proportional module suitable for Multichannel No. 3973
FS-Impuls
Fail-safe
Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH
4 Kanal Propmodul
Index Personal notes..................................................................... 4 Introduction.......................................................................... 5 Service Centre..................................................................... 5 Intended use ....................................................................... 6 Package content.................................................................. 6 Declaration of conformity................................................... 6 Technical data...................................................................... 7 Symbols explication............................................................ 8 Safety notes......................................................................... 8 Installing the Module........................................................... 9 Setting the electric connections................................. 10-11 Occupation of the pin lines............................................... 12 Programming HoTT transmitter.................................. 13-15 Fail-Safe function.............................................................. 16 Positioning speed.............................................................. 16 Notes on environmental protection................................. 17 Care and maintenance...................................................... 17 Warranty............................................................................. 17
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Personal notes
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a Graupner 4 channel proportional module. This module is extremely versatile. Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with module and first of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre. Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by checking periodically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always updated with the products and firmware. This product complies with national and European legal requirements. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using the product!
NOTE This manual is part of that product. It contains important information concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for future reference and give it to third person in case you gave the product.
Service Centre Graupner Central Service
Servicehotline
Graupner/SJ GmbH
(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Henriettenstraße 96
Monday - Thursday
D-73230 Kirchheim / Teck
9:15 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Graupner USA 3941 Park Dr Suite 20-571 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Website: www.graupnerusa.com Phone: +1 855-572-4746 Email:[email protected]
Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web site www.graupner.de
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Intended use The module has to be controlled through the HoTT Multichannel of your transmitter and it is designed exclusively to be used in battery-powered, radio controlled models, any other use is not allowed. For any improper use no warranty or liability is accepted. Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install or use the module. Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all products; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and equipment. Target group The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14 years. The installation and operation must be performed by experienced modellers. If you do not have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models, please contact an experienced modeller or a model club.
Package content Prop module 1 patch cable 10 cm Operating instructions 1 Coding bridge 4 Distance sleeves
Declaration of conformity No. 3973 4 channel proportional module Graupner/SJ declares that the product is conform to EU norms. DIN EN 55014-1
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Technical Data 4 channel proportional module Operating voltage Operating current Maximum total current Impulse input voltage Weight Dimensions Operating temperature Required control channels
4,0 - 8,0 V ( Please pay attention to the maximal operating voltage of your servos!) < 10mA at 6,0 V 3,0 A < 6,0 V approx. 15 g 38 x 33 x 15 mm 0 - 40 °C 1
NOTE The technical data of the optional receiver are available in the manual included in the receiver package content.
Description Graupner transmitters mc-16, mc-20, mc-26, mc-28 and mc-32 offer the possibility to connect up to 4 independent servos to one transmitter channel. In HoTT systems it is just required to activate one of the two available muctichannels. The switch settings in the transmitter are transmitted in data packets, for this reason the servos can be controlled with a little delay. Through the interpolation of the data impulses it is sensibly possible Through the suitable cabling of the connection cable the functions can be powered by a single power source or separately by different power sources.
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Symbols explication
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Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign. Particularly those which are additionally marked with the CAUTION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries. The signal word Note indicates potential malfunctions. Attention indicates potential damages to objects.
Safety notes General
!
These safety instructions are intended not only to protect your own and other people’s safety, but also to protect the product. Therefore please read this section very carefully before using the product! Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around, since it might become a dangerous toy for children. Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, or not capable to use safely the transmitter must not use the transmitter without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be learned! If you have never operated a model of this type before, start carefully and make yourself familiar with the model's reactions to the remote control commands. Proceed always responsibly. This also means that you have for your own protection liability insurance. Protect all equipment from dust, dirt, moisture. All equipment must be protected from vibration as well as excessive heat or cold. The models may only be operated remotely in normal outside temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C.
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The 4 channel proportional module has been developed for use in RC models and it should only be used for the previewed scope. Please note that the module should only be used within the indicated limit values (see technical data). Use and store the unit in a dry environment only. Every mechanical or electric modification of the module or the trespassing of the indicated limit values brings immediately to loss of all dispute rights against the producer, including the warranty service. Any damage on the warranty seal on the back part of the module also brings to an immediate loss of waranty. Always proof the correct functions of the module before every use.
Installing the Module The best solution is to fix the module through some double-sided adhesive tape or hook and loop tape in the model. Alternatively you can also screw the plate with the included spacers, through the four fix holes. While tightening the screws pay attention that the plate should not be bent and that the lower part of the plate does not touch any other construction component (short-circuit risk). For the holes dimensions please refer to the following illustration. According to the used screw type, the screws can touch the ground (GND) of the plate and establish an unwanted connection. In case of installation in a conducting surface, please pay particularly attention because of the risk of short-circuits.
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Setting the electric connections The module consumes so few current that you can connect it through the included patch cable directly to the multichannel output of the receiver. You can connect servos with low power consumption directly to the module, but only if the total power consumption of all the connected functions is lower than 3,0 A and only if the receiver voltage is enough (see switch plan). In case of low currents the power connection through the patch cable of the receiver is enough, on the other hand if the current is higher you should connect each ground separately (see switch plan).
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of an servo to channel 4 (high consumption) Anschluss Connection eines Servos Kanal 4 ( Hohe Belastung ) V+
V+ 4 Kanal Propmodul X1 - C6 X1 - 5C X1 - B6 X1 - 5B
Receiver ++ -
X1 - A6
Servo
-
X1 - 5A
Patchkabel
Servokabel .
V-/GND
of aan servo to channel 3 (normal consumption) AnschlussConnection eines Servos Kanal 3 ( Normale Belastung ) V+
V+ 4 Kanal Propmodul X1 - C6 X1 - 4C X1 - B6 X1 - 4B
Receiver ++ -
X1 - A6 Patchkabel
Servo
-
X1 - 4A Servokabel
V-/GND
In case of currents higher than 1,0 A connect, as represented, an accessory ground (GND) line to the related pin A of the channel (as shown in the illustration). So you can avoid an overcharging of the connection rails of the module.
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Dimensions of the plate with hole distance
No. 3973 6 5 4 3 2 1
FS Impulse Servo Servo Servo Servo Failsafe
Occupation of the pin lines:
X1 Pin C B A 6 FS-Impulse V+ GND 5 Servo 4 V+ GND 4 Servo 3 V+ GND 3 Servo 2 V+ GND 2 Servo 1 V+ GND 1 Fail Safe GND Low Speed
Attention: The tabular representation of the pin occupation is aligned similarly to the plate occupations - GND is always located in the outer side of the plate (excluded X1 / 1A).
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Programming the control in HoTT transmitter To allow the transmitter to transmit the data correctly, you still have to set one option in your transmitter. Enter the "Telemetry" menu, open the "Settings & view" line and move through the touch pads to the "CH OUT TYPE" line. Here please select the "SAME" mode! This mode is absolutely necessary for the use of the multiswitchmodule!! After having installed and connected all the required switches, now you have to assign the switches and to program correctly the multichannel functions. Search in the menu the voice "Multichannel".
Touch shortly the "Set" button to open the selection menu. Here you have two multichannels available, select one channel. Move to the desired channel and select it through the "Set" button. So you can activate (ACT) or deactivate (INH) the channel.
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Programming the switch assignment of HoTT transmitter Here activate both multichannels as multichannel, while the second multichannel has been assigned to the channel 6, with which we will proceed in the description.
Now move the cursor to the right field, select the "MULTICH 4CH" and confirm it through the "SET" button.
Then you are in this menu. Move the cursor to the red marked area and push the "SET" button.
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Programming the switch assignment of HoTT transmitter Soon after you will have to actuate the desired control (potentiometer). So the control is assigned to the channel.
After actuating the slide control SL1 it looks like this.
Use the same process to assign the other controls in the transmitter.
You can limit the central course of the servo through the "Offset" and "Travel" options.
If you open the "SERVO VIEW" menu, the related active multichannels flicker to give a notice of this optional setting - it is totally normal.
For information about other parameters of the transmitter refer to the manual of your transmitter.
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Fail-Safe function
In case of malfunction of the receiver or in case of loss of the receiver impulse you can program the proportional module so that all the servo channels are automatically deactivated. In this way you can avoid undesired servo movements which could damage your model. Therefore connect the X1-1B with X1-1C and set also your transmitter and receiver in this mode. Only with active Fail-Safe function the module can deactivate the servos. The mode for the Fail-Safe function is requested when the module is switched on, changes during the use of the module are not saved.
Positioning speed In order to minimize the system-induced jerking by the serial data transmission, the pulses are output interpolated, which in turn reduces the control speed. Through the connection of X1-1A with X1-1B the positioning speed can be further reduced (setting e.g. for a crane).
Firmware The firmware in the 4 channel proportional module has been adjusted and developed specifically for Graupner HoTT 2,4 GHz systems. If you have an older Graupner/JR transmitter (40 MHz or IFS) and you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Hotline: [email protected] or +49 (7021) 722-130
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Notes on environmental protection Disposal notes This symbol on the product, user manual or packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its life. It must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The materials are recyclable as marked. By recycling, material reusing or other forms of scrap usage you are making an important contribution to environmental protection. Batteries and accumulators must be removed from the device and disposed of at an appropriate collection point. Please inquire if necessary from the local authority for the appropriate disposal site.
Care and maintenance
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Notes on care The product does not need any maintenance, it works so as it is without any special care. In your own interests protect it from dust, dirt and moisture.
Warranty The Graupner, Henriettenstrassee 96, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck grants from the date of purchase of this product for a period of 24 months. The warranty applies only to the material or operational defects already existing when you purchased the item. Damage due to misuse, wear, overloading, incorrect accessories or improper handling are excluded from the guarantee. The legal rights and claims are not affected by this guarantee. Please check exactly defects before a claim or send the product, because we have to ask you to pay shipping costs if the item is free from defects. The present construction or user manual is for informational purposes only and may be changed without prior notice. The current version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de on the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in construction or operation manuals. No liability can be accepted for printing errors.
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Manual 4 channel proportional module suitable for Multichannel No. 3973
FS-Impuls
Fail-safe
Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH
4 Kanal Propmodul
Index Personal notes..................................................................... 4 Introduction.......................................................................... 5 Service Centre..................................................................... 5 Intended use ....................................................................... 6 Package content.................................................................. 6 Declaration of conformity................................................... 6 Technical data...................................................................... 7 Symbols explication............................................................ 8 Safety notes......................................................................... 8 Installing the Module........................................................... 9 Setting the electric connections................................. 10-11 Occupation of the pin lines............................................... 12 Programming HoTT transmitter.................................. 13-15 Fail-Safe function.............................................................. 16 Positioning speed.............................................................. 16 Notes on environmental protection................................. 17 Care and maintenance...................................................... 17 Warranty............................................................................. 17
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Personal notes
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a Graupner 4 channel proportional module. This module is extremely versatile. Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with module and first of all to safely control your models. If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre. Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by checking periodically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always updated with the products and firmware. This product complies with national and European legal requirements. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using the product!
NOTE This manual is part of that product. It contains important information concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for future reference and give it to third person in case you gave the product.
Service Centre Graupner Central Service
Servicehotline
Graupner/SJ GmbH
(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Henriettenstraße 96
Monday - Thursday
D-73230 Kirchheim / Teck
9:15 am - 4:00 pm Friday 9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Graupner USA 3941 Park Dr Suite 20-571 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Website: www.graupnerusa.com Phone: +1 855-572-4746 Email:[email protected]
Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web site www.graupner.de
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Intended use The module has to be controlled through the HoTT Multichannel of your transmitter and it is designed exclusively to be used in battery-powered, radio controlled models, any other use is not allowed. For any improper use no warranty or liability is accepted. Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install or use the module. Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all products; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and equipment. Target group The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14 years. The installation and operation must be performed by experienced modellers. If you do not have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled models, please contact an experienced modeller or a model club.
Package content Prop module 1 patch cable 10 cm Operating instructions 1 Coding bridge 4 Distance sleeves
Declaration of conformity No. 3973 4 channel proportional module Graupner/SJ declares that the product is conform to EU norms. DIN EN 55014-1
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Technical Data 4 channel proportional module Operating voltage Operating current Maximum total current Impulse input voltage Weight Dimensions Operating temperature Required control channels
4,0 - 8,0 V ( Please pay attention to the maximal operating voltage of your servos!) < 10mA at 6,0 V 3,0 A < 6,0 V approx. 15 g 38 x 33 x 15 mm 0 - 40 °C 1
NOTE The technical data of the optional receiver are available in the manual included in the receiver package content.
Description Graupner transmitters mc-16, mc-20, mc-26, mc-28 and mc-32 offer the possibility to connect up to 4 independent servos to one transmitter channel. In HoTT systems it is just required to activate one of the two available muctichannels. The switch settings in the transmitter are transmitted in data packets, for this reason the servos can be controlled with a little delay. Through the interpolation of the data impulses it is sensibly possible Through the suitable cabling of the connection cable the functions can be powered by a single power source or separately by different power sources.
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Symbols explication
!
Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign. Particularly those which are additionally marked with the CAUTION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries. The signal word Note indicates potential malfunctions. Attention indicates potential damages to objects.
Safety notes General
!
These safety instructions are intended not only to protect your own and other people’s safety, but also to protect the product. Therefore please read this section very carefully before using the product! Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around, since it might become a dangerous toy for children. Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge, or not capable to use safely the transmitter must not use the transmitter without supervision or instruction by a responsible person. Operation and use of radio-controlled models needs to be learned! If you have never operated a model of this type before, start carefully and make yourself familiar with the model's reactions to the remote control commands. Proceed always responsibly. This also means that you have for your own protection liability insurance. Protect all equipment from dust, dirt, moisture. All equipment must be protected from vibration as well as excessive heat or cold. The models may only be operated remotely in normal outside temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C.
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The 4 channel proportional module has been developed for use in RC models and it should only be used for the previewed scope. Please note that the module should only be used within the indicated limit values (see technical data). Use and store the unit in a dry environment only. Every mechanical or electric modification of the module or the trespassing of the indicated limit values brings immediately to loss of all dispute rights against the producer, including the warranty service. Any damage on the warranty seal on the back part of the module also brings to an immediate loss of waranty. Always proof the correct functions of the module before every use.
Installing the Module The best solution is to fix the module through some double-sided adhesive tape or hook and loop tape in the model. Alternatively you can also screw the plate with the included spacers, through the four fix holes. While tightening the screws pay attention that the plate should not be bent and that the lower part of the plate does not touch any other construction component (short-circuit risk). For the holes dimensions please refer to the following illustration. According to the used screw type, the screws can touch the ground (GND) of the plate and establish an unwanted connection. In case of installation in a conducting surface, please pay particularly attention because of the risk of short-circuits.
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Setting the electric connections The module consumes so few current that you can connect it through the included patch cable directly to the multichannel output of the receiver. You can connect servos with low power consumption directly to the module, but only if the total power consumption of all the connected functions is lower than 3,0 A and only if the receiver voltage is enough (see switch plan). In case of low currents the power connection through the patch cable of the receiver is enough, on the other hand if the current is higher you should connect each ground separately (see switch plan).
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of an servo to channel 4 (high consumption) Anschluss Connection eines Servos Kanal 4 ( Hohe Belastung ) V+
V+ 4 Kanal Propmodul X1 - C6 X1 - 5C X1 - B6 X1 - 5B
Receiver ++ -
X1 - A6
Servo
-
X1 - 5A
Patchkabel
Servokabel .
V-/GND
of aan servo to channel 3 (normal consumption) AnschlussConnection eines Servos Kanal 3 ( Normale Belastung ) V+
V+ 4 Kanal Propmodul X1 - C6 X1 - 4C X1 - B6 X1 - 4B
Receiver ++ -
X1 - A6 Patchkabel
Servo
-
X1 - 4A Servokabel
V-/GND
In case of currents higher than 1,0 A connect, as represented, an accessory ground (GND) line to the related pin A of the channel (as shown in the illustration). So you can avoid an overcharging of the connection rails of the module.
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Dimensions of the plate with hole distance
No. 3973 6 5 4 3 2 1
FS Impulse Servo Servo Servo Servo Failsafe
Occupation of the pin lines:
X1 Pin C B A 6 FS-Impulse V+ GND 5 Servo 4 V+ GND 4 Servo 3 V+ GND 3 Servo 2 V+ GND 2 Servo 1 V+ GND 1 Fail Safe GND Low Speed
Attention: The tabular representation of the pin occupation is aligned similarly to the plate occupations - GND is always located in the outer side of the plate (excluded X1 / 1A).
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Programming the control in HoTT transmitter To allow the transmitter to transmit the data correctly, you still have to set one option in your transmitter. Enter the "Telemetry" menu, open the "Settings & view" line and move through the touch pads to the "CH OUT TYPE" line. Here please select the "SAME" mode! This mode is absolutely necessary for the use of the multiswitchmodule!! After having installed and connected all the required switches, now you have to assign the switches and to program correctly the multichannel functions. Search in the menu the voice "Multichannel".
Touch shortly the "Set" button to open the selection menu. Here you have two multichannels available, select one channel. Move to the desired channel and select it through the "Set" button. So you can activate (ACT) or deactivate (INH) the channel.
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Programming the switch assignment of HoTT transmitter Here activate both multichannels as multichannel, while the second multichannel has been assigned to the channel 6, with which we will proceed in the description.
Now move the cursor to the right field, select the "MULTICH 4CH" and confirm it through the "SET" button.
Then you are in this menu. Move the cursor to the red marked area and push the "SET" button.
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Programming the switch assignment of HoTT transmitter Soon after you will have to actuate the desired control (potentiometer). So the control is assigned to the channel.
After actuating the slide control SL1 it looks like this.
Use the same process to assign the other controls in the transmitter.
You can limit the central course of the servo through the "Offset" and "Travel" options.
If you open the "SERVO VIEW" menu, the related active multichannels flicker to give a notice of this optional setting - it is totally normal.
For information about other parameters of the transmitter refer to the manual of your transmitter.
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Fail-Safe function
In case of malfunction of the receiver or in case of loss of the receiver impulse you can program the proportional module so that all the servo channels are automatically deactivated. In this way you can avoid undesired servo movements which could damage your model. Therefore connect the X1-1B with X1-1C and set also your transmitter and receiver in this mode. Only with active Fail-Safe function the module can deactivate the servos. The mode for the Fail-Safe function is requested when the module is switched on, changes during the use of the module are not saved.
Positioning speed In order to minimize the system-induced jerking by the serial data transmission, the pulses are output interpolated, which in turn reduces the control speed. Through the connection of X1-1A with X1-1B the positioning speed can be further reduced (setting e.g. for a crane).
Firmware The firmware in the 4 channel proportional module has been adjusted and developed specifically for Graupner HoTT 2,4 GHz systems. If you have an older Graupner/JR transmitter (40 MHz or IFS) and you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Hotline: [email protected] or +49 (7021) 722-130
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Notes on environmental protection Disposal notes This symbol on the product, user manual or packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its life. It must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The materials are recyclable as marked. By recycling, material reusing or other forms of scrap usage you are making an important contribution to environmental protection. Batteries and accumulators must be removed from the device and disposed of at an appropriate collection point. Please inquire if necessary from the local authority for the appropriate disposal site.
Care and maintenance
P
Notes on care The product does not need any maintenance, it works so as it is without any special care. In your own interests protect it from dust, dirt and moisture.
Warranty The Graupner, Henriettenstrassee 96, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck grants from the date of purchase of this product for a period of 24 months. The warranty applies only to the material or operational defects already existing when you purchased the item. Damage due to misuse, wear, overloading, incorrect accessories or improper handling are excluded from the guarantee. The legal rights and claims are not affected by this guarantee. Please check exactly defects before a claim or send the product, because we have to ask you to pay shipping costs if the item is free from defects. The present construction or user manual is for informational purposes only and may be changed without prior notice. The current version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de on the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in construction or operation manuals. No liability can be accepted for printing errors.
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