Denford F1 User manual
User Guide
Denford F1 Race Track
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1: Contents ..............................................................................................................2
2: Contact Information .............................................................................................3
3: Warning Notices ..................................................................................................4
4: Unpacking the Track............................................................................................5
5: Identifying Track Parts.........................................................................................11
6: Assembling the Track ..........................................................................................13
7: Safe Operation of the Track.................................................................................21
Denford F1 Race Track Spares...............................................................................22
On-Line Technical Forum Information .....................................................................23
2: Contents
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1: Contact Information
Address: Denford Limited,
Armytage Road,
Brighouse,
West Yorkshire,
HD6 1QF,
UK.
Telephone: General Enquiries 01484 728000
Fax: 01484 728100
Technical Support: Visit Denford Technical Forum at www.denfordata.com/bb
Telephone Denford Customer Services: 01484 728000
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm GMT
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Warranty Disclaimer.
The Warranty on your Denford Race Track or Race System will be invalidated if any
modications are made that are not authourised by Denford Ltd.
Maintenance Disclaimer.
Always obtain permission from the person responsible for electrical equipment in your
establishment before accessing the electrical control panels housed in the Start and Stop
Gates if supplied. All work must be carried out by personnel suitably qualied to remove the
access covers to the electrical systems. Denford Limited cannot accept responsibility for any
damage, injury and/or loss that may occur through incorrect electrical practices.
Safe operation of the Denford F1 Race Track and Race System is outlined on page 18 of
this booklet.
Use of the Denford Race Track & Race System for any purpose other
than those for which it is designed may result in injury, and may also
invalidate the warranty.
3: Warning Notices
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4: Unpacking / Re-packing the track
The Denford Race Track is supplied in cardboard packaging as standard. A ight case is
available as an accessory.
The cardboard packaging consists three cardboard boxes, the two long cardboard boxes
house the track sections and the smaller box contains the track legs and leg braces.
The two long cardboard boxes hold eleven track sections in total, six sections in one
box and ve sections in the other. The track sections are protected inside the cardboard
boxes by either cardboard sleeves or separated by foam dividers.
To remove the track sections from the cardboard sleeves so they can be used for re-
packing the track, cut down the corners of the left hand end of the sleeve as shown.
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When unpacking the track It is important to take care not to damage the cardboard
boxes or the track section sleeves as these may be required to re-pack the track after
use.
When re-packing the track sections into the cardboard sleeves ensure the two track
sections are positioned as shown and that the rubber bands are placed around the ends
of the centre aluminium sections as shown. Note: there are 11 track sections so one of
the cardboard sleeves will only have one track section in it, it is important to put this into
the long cardboard box last so it is on top and less likely to be damaged.
Slide out the track sections noting that they are held together at both ends with rubber
bands to stop them moving in transit. Retain the rubber bands for re-packing the track.
4: Unpacking / Re-packing the track
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If the track sections are packed in the boxes protected and separated by foam spacers,
carefully lift out the track sections removing and saving the foam spacers for use when
repacking the track.
4: Unpacking / Re-packing the track cont:
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When re-packing track sections into the cardboard box it is important to carefully position
the foam spacers to avoid damage to the track sections. To position the foam spacers
(shown in purple) and track sections correctly please refer to the diagram below.
4: Unpacking / Re-packing the track cont:
Four spacers are positioned either end of the track sections no less than 500mm from the
ends of the sections as shown below to avoid fowling the track location and positioning
blocks located under the track sections.
500 500
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When a track is supplied in a ight case the track sections, legs and braces are all
packed in the one case. The track sections are packed horizontally, supported and
protected by foam spacers. The legs and leg braces are packed vertically in a separate
padded compartment
It is important to remove the track sections carefully and place the track spacers
back in the case for re-packing the tack after use. The track legs and leg braces are
stored in a separate padded compartment within the packing case and can be easily
removed.
4: Unpacking / Re-packing the track cont:
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When re-packing track sections into a ight case it is important to carefully position the
foam spacers to avoid damage to the track sections. To position the foam spacers (shown
in purple) and track sections correctly please refer to the diagram below.
4: Unpacking / Re-packing the track cont:
Six spacers are positioned at either end of the track sections no less than 500mm from
the ends of the sections as shown to avoid fowling the track location and positioning
blocks located under the track sections.
500 500
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When the Denford Race Track is unpacked you should have the following equipment
listed below:
Track Sections as follows:
1 - Off Start Section
9 - Off Mid Sections
1 - Off Finish Section
12 - Off Track Support Leg
14 - Off Leg Support Brace
10 - Off Track Connection Thumb Screws, 9-Off 30mm long 1-Off 20mm long.
1 - Off Spool - Tether Line
The following drawing will make identication of the parts easier for assembly of the track.
5: Identifying Track Parts
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5: Identifying Track Parts
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No tools are required to assemble the track.
The track must be assembled by two or more people. It is advisable to have two people
to support the sections whilst a third person can help align the mating parts. Care must
be taken when lifting and positioning the track sections otherwise damage can occur to
the track.
It is essential to locate a at unobstructed area with enough space to position the track
which is nearly 24m in length when assembled. Adequate space is required around the
track but especially at the ends to allow for loading and unloading of the cars.
Ensure that you have a power supply close to the area you choose to position the start
section.
It is important that you position the rst section of track correctly and take care aligning it
as it will be difcult to reposition it once it is assembled.
6: Assembling the Track
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6: Assembling the Track cont:
Locate the Start section of the track. This can be clearly identied by the two circular discs
mounted to the underside
Take a track support leg and 2 cross braces and assemble the rst leg. Ensure the leg has
the wider section on the oor and the cable management slots are correctly positioned.
Assemble the second leg in the same way. These legs are the only two that have a
cross brace top and Bottom.
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6: Assembling the Track cont:
Align the legs so that they are spaced to line up with the discs on the underside of the
track.
Lift the start section onto the Legs and locate the round discs in the cup created by the top
of the Leg and the cross brace. Adjust the position of the two legs are correctly spaced
and then take care to check the alignment of the section.
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Lift the Mid section up and place the central rail onto the start section of track, then place the
other end onto the support leg.
Take care to ensure the leg is correctly positioned with the cable slots at the top and the align-
ment tongue ts into the alignment slot on the leg.
This must be done prior to sliding the sections together to prevent damage to the track sur-
face.
One person should hold the start section while another slides the two track sections together.
6: Assembling the Track cont:
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6: Assembling the Track cont:
Once the sections are pushed together check the alignment of the support leg as this will
ensure the faces of the track sections are ush.
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6: Assembling the Track cont:
As each section of track is assembled to the next the track sections should be secured
together by inserting the thumb clamping screws provided from the underside of the track.
To secure the Start Section to the rst Mid Section of track the thumb screw is inserted
though a pre drilled hole in the track board as shown below. Use the shorter of the thumb
screws provided here to avoid the thumb screw mis-clamping.
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Do not over tighten the thumb clamping screws as this can damage the track.
If during operation it is required to realign or adjust the track sections for any reason always
slacken the thumb clamping screws rst to avoid damaging the track.
To secure the remaining sections of track together use the longer thumb screws which are
inserted though the pre drilled holes in the track positioning blocks as shown below.
Note: The nish section of track is the last section to be tted and can be identied as
the aluminium sections nish ush with the end of the track and the Emitter and
receiver circuits are mounted at the nish line.
6: Assembling the Track cont:
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6: Assembling the Track cont:
When the track is fully assembled the guide lines can be tted. These are nylon cords to
which the cars are attached prior to racing.
On both the start and nish sections there are small screws near the edge of the track
boards as shown below to which the cord is attached with a loop. The loop enables the
cord to be unhooked from the screw to load and un-load the cars during racing. The cords
should be cut and looped so that they are taught when tted.
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