MODSTER Segelyacht SR100 Hurricane User Manual

MODSTER Segelyacht SR100 Hurricane User Manual

Introduction
Thank you for choosing a product from MODSTER. We are sure you will have a lot fun with your MODSTER Compass!
All models are carefully checked for their completeness and function before delivery. Due to continuous development and improvement of our products, we reserve the right to make technical changes as well as changes in equipment and design without notice.
Claims from minor deviations against data and illustrations of these instructions regarding the product you are presented with, can not be claimed. The responsible handling of the product is for your own safety and the safety of the uninvolved. Read the safety instructions in this manual carefully!
These operating instructions explain the most important notes for you, which should be observed, help you with tips for the maintenance and care of your Modster Compass and describe the correct operation of the model for safe and longterm use.
All information is based on the current state of technology at the time of writing. Any changes or additions  made in the meantime may not be included in this version. You can find the latest version online on the MODSTER website in the Downloads“ section.

In case of any questions or problems, we would be pleased to support you. Please contact us at [email protected] and we will do our best to provide you with a quick and uncomplicated help

Warning and Safety Notes
RC boat models are no toy!
Always use the product responsibly.

As a distributor of the product, we have no direct influence on the correct handling and the correct operation of the product.
The following safety instructions are designed to protect you and your environment from damage that may result from improper use.
But also the product itself should be protected by the appropriate notes against damage. Please read this chapter carefully before using the product!

Before Starting
Use this product only on appropriate water surfaces.
Take care not to endanger anyone, take particular care with children!
We do not assume liability for non-observance of the safety instructions.
In such cases, the warranty / guarantee will be void.
We will not accept any liability for consequential damages!
The product is suitable for children under 14 years under the supervision of an adult.
Dispose of the packaging material, as this could become a hazard for children. Check with your insurance company whether the operation of a radio-controlled model falls under the insurance cover.
If you do not have any experience in controlling RC models, first get familiar with the responses to the control commands on the standing model. If necessary, contact an experienced model pilot or rc club.

• Before commissioning, check the remote control system and the model for proper operation and visible damage, such as: Defective plug connections or damaged cables. All moving parts must work easily, but without bearing.
• Check that all screw and plug connections, wheel nuts and electrical contacts are secure, as these can be loosened or damaged during trans- port, driving or due to minor accidents.
• Fasten long cables in a way that they can not get into moving / rotating parts. Cables must also not be kinked. Please observe the separate operating instructions for possible accessories.

Warning: Safety Notes

• Do not swim against a capsized boat
• Do not operate the boat while standing in the water or when swimmers are near
• The boat has sharp-edged components – risk of injury
• Be careful when handling the model while the ship propeller is running
• Only drive in a safe distance from you and other people.
• Protect the electronics inside the boat from water and moisture
• Dry all components well after using
• Never leave the battery in the boat after use, do not charge it in the boat
• Use in salt water leads to loss of warranty

Lieferumfang

1. Jib Sail and Boom
2.  Main Sail and Boom
3. Long Mast
4. Short Mast
5. Backstay Crane
6. Assembled Hull
7. Radio Transmitter
8. Display Stand Parts
9. Ballast
10.  Keel
11. Rudder
12. Shrouds Cross
13. Cord Storage Board
14. Forestay Crane
15. HM5*90mm Screw
16. Waterproof Rubber Piece – 2pcs
17. Spare Dyneema Cord
18. Luff Ring- 6pcs
19. Clip
20. Rudder Arm
21. Deck Cover
22. HM5*50mm Screw
23. H2.0mm Allen Key
24. H4.0mm Allen Key

Installation und Nachtjustierung

1. Setup the display base as shown in picture. Insert the tubes into the sockets, no gluing is required.

2. 3. Fix the keel, waterproof rubber piece and bal-last with a HM5*25mm screw, using a H4.0mm allen key.

3. Setup the keel, waterproof rubber piece into hull by HM5*50mm screw, using a H4.0mm allen key.

4. Insert the rudder from hull bottom to deck through a rudder arm, connected with a clip, make sure rudder is able to rotate freely. Then insert push rod through the knob on rudder arm, keep rudder in center position and tighten the knob with a H2.0mm allen key. Stick the water-proof cover to the deck.

5. Connect backstay crane, forestay crane , short mast, shrouds cross, long mast and the pre-installed main sail & boom by the order of above instruction. Remember to hang the main sail on the mast with the 6pcs luff rings.
   

6. Hang the main sail on the backstay crane by the pre-rigged cord.

7. Insert the installed mast into the hull. Now the Hurricane is installed as shown on above image.7. Insert the installed mast into the hull. Now the Hurricane is installed as shown on above image.

Adjust positions of the silicone rings on main boom and jib boom as shown in above picture.

•  Move Silicone Rings („SR“ for short) to appropriate position as shown in picture. If further rigging needed, ad-just refering to below instruction:

• Move SR1 to adjust main sail until it is appropriately tight, but leaving little bending angle for better sailing ability. Normally if in strong wind environment it needs more bending room, in gentle wind environment it needs less bending room.

•  Normally you don‘t need to move SR2, keep it in the position as shown in picture.

•  Move SR3 to adjust the main boom if it is too tight(move to boomvang direction) or too loose (move to SR2 direction), in order to keep the main boom in center position of the hull when sail stick is at lowest position.

•  Move SR4 to adjust jib sail until it is appropriately tight, but leaving little bending room so that it can sail. Normally if in strong wind environment it needs more bending room, in gentle wind environment it needs less bending room.

• Move SR5 to adjust the expand angle when you power on and move up the sail stick.
  Make sure the jib sail is able to travel larger angle than the main sail(normarlly the jib sail travels about 90° – 100°, the main sail travels about 80° – 90°).
  If it is too tight(angle too small), move SR5 to SR4 direction to increase the angle. If it is too loose(larger angle), move SR5 to SR6 direction to decrease the angle.

Note : If need to adjust main sail expand angle, move SR2 to SR3 direction to increase angle, or move SR3 to mast direction to decrease angle.
But normally the position of SR2 is preset and no need to adjust.

• Move SR6 to adjust the cord tied in step 15 if it is too tight (move to SR6 direction) or if too loose (move to SR4 direction), to keep the jib boom with 30 – 35mm expand distance to mast when the sail stick is at lowest position.

•  Move SR7 to adjust the distance between the jib boom and the mast if they are too close (move to SR6 direction) or if too far away (move to counterweight direction) to keep about 8 – 12mm between the jib boom and the mast.

•  Move the bowsie as shown to adjust the bended angle of the mast.
  The mast should be bended little like a bow as the dotted line shown in picture, but ensure it is a straight center line between top and bottom of mast.

• Move the lower bowsie to tighten or loosen the jib sail.

• Move the bowsie as shown to tighten or loosen the jib boom.

• Move the bowsie as shown to adjust distance between the jib boom and the deck.

• Move the bowsie as shown to tighten or loosen the main sail.

•  Move the bowsie as shown to adjust the ben-ded angle of the mast.
  It should be bended little like a bow as dotted line shown in picture, but ensure it is a straight center line between top and bottom of mast.

• Loosen the screw and move the boomvang to adjust the height of the main boom (it is only required when the cord tied on SR1 is not at perfect length).

Binding the transmitter and receiver

Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter.
When a receiver is bound to a transmitter, the receiver will only respond to that specific transmitter.
If you need to rebind for any reason, please follow these steps:

1. With the transmitter switched OFF.
2. Power on the receiver, then turn on the transmitter within 5 seconds.
3. After the receiver LED stop flashing, it means the binding is done.
4. Now you are ready to run.

Radio Controller
The yacht comes with a 2.4G 4-channels radio system. For sailing you will only need 2 channels. Learn all instructions as below:

1. Sail stick controls maximum expand angle of main sail and jib sail. When you move sail stick in upper position, both sails will be allowed with larger expand angles when wind comes. Both sails can expand to left or right depends on wind direction.
2. Rudder stick controls rudder to left or right direction.
3.  ail trim / rudder trim allows to adjust neutral position of sail / rudder if needed to center.

Sailing instructions
Unlike propeller driven boats that you basically point and accelerate, sailboats present some more interesting challenge. Sailing requi- res constant reaction to water movements and wind directions. These reactions require adjustments of rudder and sails, in order to find the best possible course. There is no substitute for actual „on-the-water“ experience and after your first couple of outings you may want to ready through this manual again until you get better understanding of the art of sailing. While learning it, it will be a good idea to pick up on as much sailing terminology as possible. This will make it easier to grasp some aspects.

Sailing Checklist

1. Always switch on the transmitter first
2. Check all sails and moving parts for correct functionality and installation
3. Sail only on level water surfaces
4. We recommend to switch the Dual Button to 100%.

After Driving:

1. Turn off the controller
2. Turn off the transmitter
3. Remove the transmitter batteries from the transmitter
4. Fully dry the boat on the inside and outside. Remove the hatch and radio box cover before storing.
5. Repair any damage or wear to the boat.
6. Make note off lessons learned from the trimming of your boat, including water and wind conditions

Tip: The hook and eye strips in the boat store water. To dry them, press them with a dry cloth.
Note : Always store the boat without the cover to prevent moisture damage.

Maintainance and Care

Driving Tips: Do not drive…

•  in close areas to other boats,
• near objects in the water, waves, swirls, animals or plants.
• near swimming people, in water parks or on fish ponds.

Always ask those responsible for permission to use the boat at the appropriate location.
The maximum speed is achieved only with calm water surface and perfect wind conditions. If there is too much swell, wind or even violently controlled changes of direction, the boat may capsize.
Get used to the driving and steering behavior of the boat slowly.
Operating in salt water leads to loss of warranty.

Note: Disposal of used batteries
The following notice is addressed to those who use batteries or products with built-in batteries and no longer resell them in the form delivered to them.

1. batteries must not be disposed of with household waste
   You are legally obligated to return used batteries so that proper disposal can be ensured. You can return used batteries to a municipal collection point or to your local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obligated to take back used batteries, although our take-back obligation is limited to used batteries of the type that we carry or have carried in our range as new batteries. Used batteries of the aforementioned type you can either return them to us with sufficient postage or hand them in directly at our dispatch warehouse at the following address:
   MSG Online GmbH, Wirtschaftspark 9, AT-8530 Deutschlandsberg.

2.   meaning of the battery symbols
   Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out garbage can. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. Batteries that contain more than 0.0005% mer-cury by mass, more than 0.002% cadmium by mass or more than 0.004% lead by mass are marked with a chemical symbol under the dustbin symbol. the chemical name of the pollutant used in each case is shown below the waste garbage can symbol. the chemical name of the pollutant used in each case: „Cd“ stands for cadmium, „Pb“ stands for lead, and „Hg“ stands for mercury.“

3.   Starter batteries
   The following special features apply to the sale of starter batteries: According to § 10 BattG, the seller is obligated to charge end users a deposit of 7.50 euros, including sales tax, if the end user does not return a used starter battery to the seller at the time of purchase. if the end user does not return a used starter battery to the seller at the time of purchase of the new starter battery. The customer shall re-ceive a deposit voucher when purchasing a starter battery. deposit voucher. When returning the old starter battery to a collection point set up by the public waste disposal authority, the Customer must have the disposal confirmed by means of a stamp and signature. The customer then has the option of returning this confirmation to the seller for reimbursement of the deposit, stating his customer num-ber. Alternatively, the customer can return his old starter battery together with the deposit receipt for refund of the deposit directly to the seller. (Due to the dangerous goods regulations, shipping the old battery to the seller is not permitted).

General:
Dispose of the product at the end of its service life in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries:
Batteries and rechargeable batteries:
You, as the end user, are legally obligated to return all used batteries and rechargeable batteries, disposal via household waste is prohibited! Batteries / rechargeable batteries containing harmful substances are marked with the adjacent symbols, which indicate the prohibition of disposal in household waste. The designation is under the waste garbage can symbols shown on the left).
You can return your used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge to the collection points in your municipality, to our branches or wherever they are sold. By doing so, you fulfill the legal obligations and make your contribution to environmental protection. Electrical Equipment Ordinance:
Electrical items do not belong in household waste. You can hand in your old, used items free of charge at the public collection points in your municipality.

Disclaimer of Warranties:

• This model must not be used by children younger than 14 years
• It contains small parts that could be swallowed – keep away from little kids
• Keep hands, face, hair and loose clothing away from the propeller
• Do not reach into rotating parts
• Always disconnect the battery connector after driving and remove the battery from the model!
• Only drive where it is safe and where you do not endanger third parties
• Keep the operating instructions in a save place and read them carefully and completely
• We recommend people with no knowledge of model driving to commission the model under the guidance of an experienced person
• Before each drive, test the range of the remote control and the charge status of the rechargeable battery and check the batteries or rechargeable batteries in the remote control.

Do not drive…

• near crowds of people,
• towards people or animals,
• in poor visibility,
• near high-voltage lines or radio masts
• during thunderstorms, rain, snow or in a damp environment.

Never use in salt water, this leads to loss of warranty

1. Always keep the boot in sight and under control.

2. Always use fully charged batteries / rechargeable batteries.

3.  Always switch on model first, then transmitter, and always switch off model first, then transmitter.

4. Do not use the model if it is visually or mechanically damaged.

5.  Always check all screw connections, check the lock lever of canopy and structures for tightness and damage

6. Never reach into the rotating propeller – risk of injury!

7. Always disconnect and remove the battery from the model after driving.

8. If disposable batteries are used, do not leave them in the boat / remote control after driving.
   Damage caused by leaking batteries is not covered by the warranty

9. Always charge the battery outside of the model, charge on a non-flammable surface, never store the battery in the model.

Never charge batteries unobserved!
Check about the legal provisions applicable in your country

References

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