Estes CUSTOMIZER 64 LAUNCH SET Instruction Manual

20. PREPARE PARACHUTE
A. Insert 5-6 squ
ares of
loosely crumpled
recovery wadding
into body tube.
NOTE: Only Estes Wadding (302274) recommended.
2.1. PREPARE ENGINE
Á WARNING: FLAMMABLE
To avoid serious injury, read
instructions & NAR Safety Code
included with engines.
PREPARE ENGINE ONLY
WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE AT
THE LAUNCH SITE
PREPARING TO LAUNCH!
If you do not use your prepared
engine, remove the igniter
before storing engine.
ALWAYS 5
OUT UNTIL FINAL
COUNTDOWN!
MASKING
TAPE
WHILE HOLDING KEY DOWN FIRMLY, PRESS
A. Separate igniter
and plug.
C. Insert engine
into rocket.
BEEN REMOVED /
% IGNITER TIP N
&
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G. Gently bend
igniters to form
leads as shown.
INSERT KEY.
PUSH DOWN
HARD. BULB
WILL LIGHT.
ESTES LAUNCH SUPPLIES
(Sold Separately)
e Recovery Wadding (included with some engines)
e Igniters and Igniter Plugs (included with Estes engines)
e See Exploded View Assembly Chart for recommended
engines.
LAUNCH BUTTON UNTIL LIFTOFF!
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 cope. MISFIRES
TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING NEAR
THE ROCKET! Disconnect the igniter clips and remove the engine. Take the plug and igniter
out of the engine. If the igniter has burned, it worked but did not ignite the engine because it
was not touching the propellant inside the engine. Put a new igniter all the way inside the
engine without bending it. Push the plug in place. Repeat the steps under Countdown and
Launch.
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CUSTOMIZER 64 LAUNCH SET
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revere w PLEASE REVIEW ALL OF THE ASSEMBLY
INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING ANY OF THE
64 POSSIBLE ROCKET COMBINATIONS.
PRINTED IN CHINA
ASSEMBLY TIP: Read all instructions we
before beginning work on your model. M7'-
sure you have all parts and supplies.
TEST FIT ALL PARTS TOGETHER
BEFORE APPLYING ANY GLUE!
If any parts don't fit properly, sand as
required for precision assembly.
Thank you for purchasing the Estes Customizer™ 64 Launch Set. This one-of-a-kind set lets
you combine the various parts to create a single large rocket tor two smaller rockets. To utilize
everything this exciting rocket set has to offer, it is absolutely necessary that you read and review
the Full Size Parts Template, Exploded View Assembly Chart and the Customizer™ 64
Launch Set Instruction Manual and to become totally familiar with all of the possible rocket
combinations before you begin assembly.
After you have reviewed each and every rocket and made your customized rocket choice, refer
to the Exploded View Assembly Chart for the required assembly steps found in the Customizer™
64 Launch Set Instruction Manual. The manual has detailed drawings, measurements and
instructions for each assembly required to complete your customized rocket. After completing
your Customizer 64 rocket, you can create a more personalized custom rocket using the supplied
self stick decals.
How to use the Full Size Parts Template, Exploded View Assembly Chart and Customizer™
64 Launch Set Instruction Manual.
1. First, match each of the parts with the Full Size Parts Template.
2. Check out each of the 64 rocket combinations in the Exploded View Assembly Chart and
review each of the rockets and specifications (length, weight, engine used, and maximum altitude
prediction) in the column at the right to determine the best customized rocket for you.
3. Refer to the Customizer™ 64 Launch Set Instruction Manual for each detailed assembly step
referred to in the Exploded View Assembly Chart.
4. DRY ASSEMBLE (no glue) each of the 64 rockets. Do this to see how the parts fit together, to
gain some experience with the various assembly techniques before actually assembling and
gluing your rocket. This process will also help you decide which rocket(s) you want to create
with your Customizer™ 64 rocket parts.
5. Carefully following the instructions, charts and templates will ensure that your customized model
rocket reflects the creative rocket scientist in you.
SUPPLIES In addition to the parts included in the kit you will also need:
SCISSORS PENCIL RULER FINE SANDPAPER CARPENTER'S MODELING PLASTIC MASKING
(220-400 GRIT) G KNIFE CEMENT TAPE
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