READ THIS BEFORE USING THE SIMULATOR FOR THE FIRST TIME!
The RC4 is a powerful motion platform and should be operated as such. Please make sure to clear the area before turning it on and keep children and animals at a safe distance while in use.
The machine is much stronger than you, therefore do not try to force it or do maintenance on it while turned on. When the machine is on, a Stay Clear rule should apply, this means no one enters its operating area and no stepping out.
Stay clear while power is on!
The emergency button located on either the left or right is also an on and off switch, while the machine is not in use or someone is getting in and out, turn off the simulator. When the simulator is on, treat it like it could move any time at any speed. If left on and in-game the simulator will be able to move if something happens and you will have a bad time.
While in use, depending on the settings used, the simulator can “crawl” on the floor. This can either be due to s slippery floor or aggressive settings. We recommend checking on the position regularly if VR is used to make sure that cables is not stretched. Please make sure the cables are long enough to prevent connectors being pulled out or damaged.
Please do not open or attempt to repair the simulator without consulting us beforehand. If the policy is violated warranty might be void and it can cause damage by electrical shock or broken/cut off limbs.
We have both electronic and physical safety measures on the platform that will prevent the system from overheating and malfunctioning.
Electronic power cutoff is built directly into the motor drivers, this prevents the system from getting too hot. The current will be limited if too much power or weight is applied on the platform and you will therefore see the motors slowing down.
Heat sensors are present in the RC4-CR version to add an additional layer of safety. The heat sensor is placed on the motor brushes (RC4-CRCR) and will cutoff at 100o C This will prevent the brushes and motors from getting too hot. The RC4-CRB and CR4-PRO have builtin sophisticated sensors in both motors and drivers.
Physical motor and feedback protection. The feedback system is attached with special plastic designed to melt at a certain temperature. This will make the motor stop functioning and therefore protect the motor from further damage. The mount is easy and cheap to replace.
To protect the whole system and your house, there is a 10amp fuse in the IEC panel (power socket) on the front panel. A second fuse is installed in all internal power supplies.
For countries that uses G sockets (UK, south Africa etc.) there is a third fuse in the power cable.
The simulator works by lifting you with three actuators, in order to give you the best experience and distribute the load it is important you balance the simulator.
The center of balance should be in the center of the three actuators, meaning there should be no more or less weight at the front or back of the simulator. A perfect balance can be hard to achieve and is not necessary, but a relative balance will improve performance drastically. If multiple people with a big difference in height or weight distribution will be using the simulator, we recommend using the seat slider and the slider with hand knobs at the lower frame. For longer sessions with the same driver it is important to balance the platform properly to prevent actuator overheating.
If you use screens and other heavy gear with the platform it is very important to balance the platform properly. Failing in doing so, will overheat the actuators and in worst case our physical protection sets in. Replacing that is not a part of the warranty.