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Cautionary and Warning Statement
• This kit is designed and intended for educational purposes only.
• Use only under the direct supervision of an adult who has read and
understood the instructions provided in this user guide.
• Read warnings on packaging and in manual carefully.
• Safety glasses required when soldering.
• Always exercise caution when using soldering iron.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium)
batteries.
Soldering Iron Safety Tips
• Always get permission from an adult before using a soldering iron.
• Be sure to read and follow all of the manufacturer's instructions provided with
your soldering iron.
• Never touch the element or tip of the soldering iron.
• Always return the soldering iron to its stand when not in use.
• Turn unit off or unplug it when not in use.
Electric Energy
Prop Racer
User Guide
58544 V0912
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Summary of Contents for Pitsco Education Electric Energy Prop Racer
- Page 1 Electric Energy Prop Racer User Guide Cautionary and Warning Statement • This kit is designed and intended for educational purposes only. • Use only under the direct supervision of an adult who has read and understood the instructions provided in this user guide. • Read warnings on packaging and in manual carefully. • Safety glasses required when soldering. • Always exercise caution when using soldering iron. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Soldering Iron Safety Tips • Always get permission from an adult before using a soldering iron. • Be sure to read and follow all of the manufacturer’s instructions provided with your soldering iron. • Never touch the element or tip of the soldering iron. • Always return the soldering iron to its stand when not in use. • Turn unit off or unplug it when not in use. 58544 V0912...
- Page 2 • AA battery (2) • Drill • Transparent tape • Glue • Pencil • Wire strippers Building the Racer 1. Locate the three balsa wood pieces. Use a straightedge and pencil to draw a straight line down the middle of one piece (Figure 1). Use a utility knife to cut it in half. These will be the side rails of the vehicle. 2. Using the tape, put the two halves together back-to-back (Figure 2). On each piece, make a mark 3/4" from each end, centered in the middle. Drill a 3/16" hole at each point. Remove the tape and Figure 1 Figure 2 separate the pieces. Electric Energy Prop Racer User Guide 58544 V0912...
- Page 3 Figure 4 piece of wood onto the end of the body (Figure 6). Be sure the piece hangs over the end at least 2" and that the hole in the piece hangs over the body. 7. While the glue dries, find the four CDs and CD hubs. Using the small screws with the hub set, screw the hubs into the center holes of the Figure 6 CDs (Figure 7 corner). 8. Place four bushings from the hub set into the holes of the side rails. Locate the 1/8" axles and push them through the bushings (Figure 7). Push the CDs onto the ends of the axles to make the wheels. 9. Find the black battery holder and Figure 7 the two alligator clips. You might need to strip the insulation back a little to expose the wires on the tip. Using a soldering iron, solder the wires to the ends of the alligator clips. 10. Using the screw, washer, and wing nut, attach the plastic motor mount through the hole on the 1-1/2" x 5" piece (Figure 8). The screw should be inserted into the center of the mount, and the washer should be placed between the bottom of the balsa wood and the wing nut to prevent the wing nut from grinding into the wood. Electric Energy Prop Racer User Guide 58544 V0912...
- Page 4 11. Secure the battery holder about 1/2" behind the small strip of balsa wood by placing double-sided tape on its base (Figure 8). Push the propeller onto the front shaft of the motor and slide the motor into the mount. The two leads should be pointed toward the battery holder. Figure 8 12. Use two AA batteries in the battery holder. To activate the racer, crimp the alligator clips to the leads of the motor. Caution: When the batteries are inside the holder, keep the alligator clips from touching. Designate a specific area to attach one of the alligator clips (on the front wheel or the side rail) so they do not touch one another. Allowing them to touch will result in a heat transfer that could cause burning. Your Electric Energy Prop Racer is ready to roll! To change the direction of the racer, switch the alligator clips to crimp onto the opposite leads. P.O. Box 1708 • Pittsburg, KS 66762 shop.pitsco.com Toll-Free Orders 800-835-0686 Electric Energy Prop Racer User Guide 58544 V0912...
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