Estes Vapor User guide

VAPOR

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MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT: Please record date found on decal and keep for future reference. ______________

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you have all parts and supplies. Test fit all parts before applying glue.

SUPPLIES

TM

7294

One rocket — two looks! Decals included for both!

SCISSORS

090051-7294

Laser cut balsa sheet

C 090052-7294

Laser cut centering rings

PENCIL

FINE SANDPAPER

RULER CARPENTER’S

EPOXY

E

030164-2

B

Green engine block

M

034997

Yellow spacer tool

GLUE

PLASTIC CEMENT

D

030396

Body tube

HOBBY KNIFE

MASKING TAPE

I

072305

Nose cone

E

CLEAR TAPE

F

038166

Launch lug

PRIMER (WHITE)

H

038363

Shock cord

D

030396

Body tube

CLEAR COAT

(OPTIONAL)

PAINT (BLACK)

PAINT (YELLOW

OR PURPLE)

G

031777

Red tube coupler

SAND BLOCK

L

K

072417

Engine retainer set

A 030463

Engine mount tube

N

035005

C

Orange E to D engine spacer

C

J

035802

Parachute

1

090001-7294

Waterslide decal

TUBE MARKING GUIDE & SHOCK CORD MOUNT

Make a copy if you want to keep instructions.

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FIN

LINE

ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT

Measure and

1.

mark

A.

2.

A

1/2”

(13 mm)

2”

(5.1 cm)

5.

FIN

LINE

Measure and mark M (yellow spacer

M (yellow spacer tool) to insert

tool). Use

B (green engine block) into position.

M

3/8”

(10 mm)

B

A

LAUNCH

LUG

3”

(7.6 cm)

FIN

LINE

INSERT M TO MARK.

7.

3.

LET DRY

4.

QUICKLY

3 3/8”

(8.6 cm)

REMOVE

M

C C

2

1

A

C

MARK TUBE

1.

NOTE:

Cut from above.

2.

C

Masking tape.

6.

C

A

GLUE

FILLETS

C

1/2”

(13 mm)

2”

(5.1 cm)

SIDE VIEW

OF ENGINE MOUNT

D

DOOR FRAME

Remove

4.

guide. Use door frame to extend all lines.

3.

2

INSERT ENGINE MOUNT

ENDS EVEN

1.

2. Apply glue inside D.

Insert the engine mount.

D

PREPARE AND ATTACH FINS

1.

Sand both sides.

3. Apply ring of glue

D

2”

(5.1 cm)

to inside of

D and C meet.

C

D,where

2.

E

3.

ROUND LEADING EDGE

E

X3

4.

E

6.

5.

CHECK ALIGNMENT LET DRY

Repeat for

remaining fins.

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INSTALL LAUNCH LUGS AND UPPER BODY TUBE

1. Cut F in half.

2.

3. Mark middle of G.

Insert to mark and let dry.

1 1/2”

(3.8 cm)

G

F

12”

(30.5 cm)

F

4.

5.

Apply glue fillets to all joints. Smooth with finger. Let dry.

A

WRAP MASKING TAPE AROUND END OF

PROTECT SURFACE FROM

PRIMER AND PAINT.

A TO

INSTALL SHOCK CORD

2.

3.

1.

L

6. Glue shock cord

mount to the inside of

NOTE:

Cut from page 1.

ROCKET FINISHING — ONE ROCKET WITH TWO LOOKS

1. Spray rocket with white primer, let dry, and sand. Repeat until rocket is smooth, then paint. Apply decals only after paint is dry.

2. Cut decals from sheet, trimming close to edge.

3. One at a time, place in warm water until decal curls and begins to relax.

4. Remove and position on rocket, sliding decal away from backing material. There are two design styles to choose from.

5. Blot with clean paper towel. Let set overnight.

6. OPTIONAL: Apply protective clear coat.

DECAL

D.

DECAL

1 1/2” (3.8 cm)

D

BLACK PAINT

4. Hold until set.

YELLOW PAINT

5. Apply glue to

shock cord mount.

7.

1 1/2” (3.8 cm)

Use finger to hold until glue sets.

DECAL

PURPLE PAINT

BLACK PAINT

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ATTACH PARACHUTE

1.

J

4.

2.

I

3.

5.

DOUBLE KNOT

D

H

PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM

1.

Push recovery wadding down towards end of body tube.

INSTALL ENGINE RETAINER

Rough up inside surface

1.

of

K with sandpaper.

K

2.

3.

J

5.

D

NOTE:

Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube. If too tight, redo.

Attach K with epoxy. Mix and apply

2.

according to epoxy instructions. Let dry.

K

LET DRY

L

3.

4.

I

Wrap lines loosely.

4.

PREPARE ENGINE

1.

®

2.

4.

3.

STARTER

Use 1 each.

5. 6.

PLUG

TIP MUST

TOUCH

PROPELLANT!

NOTE:

If you are using a D engine, insert orange spacer, then engine.

5

N

035005

7.

WARNING: FLAMMABLE

To avoid serious injury, read instructions & NAR Safety Code included with engines. PREPARE YOUR

ENGINE ONLY WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE AT THE LAUNCH SITE PREPARING TO LAUNCH. If you do

not use your prepared engine, remove the starter before storing your engine.

COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH

NOTE:

Key always out until

final countdown!

1.

4”

(10.2 cm)

2.

3.

ESTES® LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED

(Sold Separately)

• Porta-Pad

• E Launch Controller or Pro Series II Launch Controller

• Requires 3/16 in. (5 mm) Maxi TM Launch Rod

• Recovery Wadding

• Starters (with engines)

• Plugs (with engines)

• Estes® Engines: D12-5 (first launch), E12-6

® E Launch Pad

4.

5.

30 ft. (9.1 m)

NOTE:

Fully extend your

launch controller wire

before launching.

6.

KEY

MASKING TAPE

Re-cap rod.

10.

PRECAUTIONS

9.

NAR

SAFETY CODE

8.

7.

4...

2...

1...

3...

While holding key down FIRMLY, press launch button until LIFTOFF!

Insert key, push down hard. Bulb will light.

Estimated weight: 3.5 oz. (99.2 g)

NO DRY

GRASS OR WEEDS

PRE-LAUNCH CHECK For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket's body, nose cone and fins. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch lug(s).

Repair any damage before launching the rocket. FLYING YOUR ROCKET Choose a large field (500 ft. [152 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. The larger the launch area, the better your chance of recovering your rocket. Football fields and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility. Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE (enclosed). MISFIRES TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET. Disconnect the micro-clips and remove the engine. Take the plug and starter out of the engine. A burned starter means the starter tip was not touching engine propellent. Install a new starter; be sure the tip is touching propellant inside the engine. Push the plug in place. Repeat steps under Countdown and Launch.

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Estes Vapor, 7294 User guide