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Aerotech SUMO Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual page 2

Advanced high power model rocket

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Back Edge of
Motor Tube
FIN-LOK™
Ring
Motor Hook
Using the Location Guide, make a mark along the motor
1.
tube line 4" from the back end of the motor tube. This mark
locates where the back edge of the front FIN-LOK™ ring
will be. Make another mark 1-15/16" from the back end of
the motor tube. This mark locates where the front edge of
the rear most FIN-LOK™ ring will be.
FIN-LOK™
NOTE: FROM THIS POINT ON, DO NOT USE ANY
CEMENT UNTIL REACHING ASSEMBLY STEP 5.
1.
Slide the motor hook, centering ring, and FIN-LOK™ ring
over the rear end of the motor tube. The tab of the motor
hook will be facing up and rest against the forward face
of the centering ring. Push on the FIN-LOK™ ring until the
back edge of the FIN-LOK™ ring is moved to the forward
most mark made in Step 1 above. (NOTE: The rings are
designed to be a tight fit on the motor tube. If the rings are
difficult to slide onto the motor tube, round the inside edges
of the rings with sandpaper. If the FIN-LOK™ rings need to
be turned after they are on the motor tube,
1-15/16"
Front Edge of
Back FIN-LOK™
Ring
MOTOR TUBE LAYOUT
Motor Tube
FIN-LOK™/ LABYRINTH ASSEMBLY
Rings
4"
Back Edge of
Front FIN-LOK™
Ring
Middle Centering Ring
NOTE: This motor tube assembly does not require thrust
rings or a slot for the motor hook. Motor spacing is accom-
plished with the yellow and black spacer tubes for RMS
motors, or masking tape for Single Use motors. This allows
the use of the widest range of motors manufactured by
Aerotech. No cooling mesh to be used.
Middle Centering ring
use a small piece of cloth to provide a better grip.)
2.
Slide the other FIN-LOK™ ring over the back end of the
motor tube. Push on the FIN-LOK™ ring until the front edge
of the FIN-LOK™ ring is at the rear most mark made in Step
1 above.
3.
Using the line on the motor tube as a guide, gently twist the
fin locks of the back FIN-LOK™ ring until they are aligned
with the fin locks of the front FIN-LOK™ ring.
2
LOCATION
GUIDE
Motor Tube
Front End
FIN-LOK™ Ring Location Marks
1-15/16" and 4" from Back Edge
Of Motor Tube
19924 SUMO KIT REV: 8/04
1/4"
Motor Tube
Front End

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