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P/N 31097
Competition Launch Tower
P/N 07696
The Apogee Components Competition Launch
Tower allows your rockets to fly higher in the air,
because you can remove the drag-producing
launch lug from the rocket. This tower is light-
weight, easily adjustable for different diameter
models, and can be disassembled for transport
to and from the rocket range.
Parts List
13089
Rod End Caps
13090
Graphite Rods
13091
1/4-20 Thumb Screws
13092
1/4-20 Hex Bolts
13093
1/4-20 Wing Nuts
13099
Laser-Cut Plywood Set
Top Plate
Base Plate
Leg with Lock-Down Slot
Leg Stiffener
Rod Support (spares included)
Leg Lock-Down Key (spare included)
Rod Spacer Rings (spares included)
31099
Instruction Sheet
Additional Tools and Supplies To
Construct This Launch Tower
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Hobby Knife
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Fine grit sandpaper
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Wood Glue
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Epoxy or CA glue to attach the Rod End Caps to the
Graphite Rods
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Paint or Polyurethane to seal the surface and inhibit
moisture seeping into the wooden parts.
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Stakes to anchor the tower to the ground on breezy
days
3355 Fillmore Ridge Heights
Colorado Springs, CO 80907 USA
www.ApogeeRockets.com
Made in the USA
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Summary of Contents for Apogee 07696
- Page 1 Competition Launch Tower P/N 07696 The Apogee Components Competition Launch Tower allows your rockets to fly higher in the air, because you can remove the drag-producing launch lug from the rocket. This tower is light- weight, easily adjustable for different diameter models, and can be disassembled for transport to and from the rocket range. Parts List 13089 Rod End Caps...
- Page 2 Water will warp the plywood. Before continuing assembly, coat the wood and all edges with sealant (clear spray paint or polyurethane). Keep the wood from getting damp or wet. Apogee Components does not warranty this product against warping or break- age of the wooden pieces! Allow the surface to complete- ly dry before assembly.
- Page 3 7.) Install the three legs to the lower base plate. DO NOT GLUE THEM! They are installed by slipping the slotted tab into the slot on the base plate. The slotted tab of the leg will be fully visible on the top side of the base plate. Now slide one of the leg lock-down keys through the slot. It should fit snugly and hold the leg firmly to the base plate.
- Page 4 Adjusting the tower for the diameter of the rocket: Loosen the thumb screws on the support arms, so the support arms can slide along the plates. Using the diameter pointer line on the top side of the support arm, slide the support arm to the desired tube diameter. Once in position, tighten the wing nuts to lock it into place. Do NOT over tighten, as it could damage the wooden pieces. Follow this same procedure for the remaining support arms. Aligning the rods: Once the diameter is set, and before you slide the rocket into the tower, the rods must be aligned to make sure they are all parallel. First, Slightly loosen the thumb screws on the base of the three rods!!! Tilt the tower over to one side.
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