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Estes 2161 Operating instructions

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DISPLAY SETUP
MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT: Make sure you have all the parts and supplies. Test fit all the parts for assembly. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Key always out until
nal countdown.
NOTE:
1. Remove display
nozzle.
2. Push display rod into display adapter. Push display nozzles onto rod.
3. Push display base onto rod as shown.
4. Slide assembled display stand into the engine mount and rotate nozzles to lock in place.
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2161
FALCON 9
1:100 Scale
ESTES LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED
(Sold Separately)
• Launch Pad
• Launch Controller
• Recovery Wadding
• Starters (with engines)
• Plugs (with engines)
• Recommended Estes® Engine: C5-3, C6-3
PRE-LAUNCH CHECK For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket's body, nose cone and ns. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch lug(s).
Repair any damage before launching the rocket.
FLYING YOUR ROCKET Choose a large eld (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 elds and open park areas are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility. Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE.
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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PAP
NAR
SAFETY CODE
COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH
2.
4...
3...
2...
1...
SAFETY KEY
MASKING TAPE
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10.
3 in.
Estimated weight: 5.4 oz. (153 g)
May also be launched from 2310 Lifetime Launch System. Do not launch on paved areas due to risk of damage to rocket.
Stand and nozzle included
for display purposes only.
NO DRY GRASS
OR WEEDS
NOTE:
Clear fin unit must be used
when launching rocket.
Insert key, push down hard.
Bulb will light.
While holding key down FIRMLY, press
launch button until LIFTOFF!
5.
16.4 ft. (5 m)
Fully extend your
launch controller wire
before launching.
Dragon Spacecraft
Parachute
Falcon 9 Rocket
Display Adapter
Display Nozzle
Display Rod
Display Base
Fin Unit
PRECAUTIONS
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FLIGHT PREPARATION PREPARE ENGINE
INSERT STARTER AND PLUG
PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM
PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY
TIP MUST TOUCH
PROPELLANT
1. Remove rocket from display nozzles and adapter. 2.
5. Wrap lines loosely.
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2.
2.
7.
3.
3. 4.
1. Slide engine into engine mount.
2. Slide n unit onto engine and into rear of model rocket.
Rotate n unit to lock in place.
3.
SHOCK CORD
DOUBLE KNOT
PARACHUTE
SHOCK CORD
SHOCK CORD
PARACHUTE
6-7 SQUARES
RECOVERY
WADDING
NOTE:
Only Estes
®
recovery wadding recommended.
NOTE:
Fold parachute from the top only once and wrap in from sides.
Parachute must be rolled slim enough to easily slide into body tube.
NOTE:
Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube. If too tight, redo.
1. Use one each.
2.
3.
4.
5.
STARTER
PLUG
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