ESTES 1225 Alpha Beginner Rocket Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- ESTES
Table of Contents
ESTES 1225 Alpha Beginner Rocket
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT: Please record date found on decal and keep for future reference. __
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you have all parts and supplies. Test fit all parts before applying glue. Sand as necessary for precision assembly. Product color and shape may vary.
SUPPLIES
TUBE MARKING GUIDE & SHOCK CORD MOUNT
- PREPARE FINS
- ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT
- MARK TUBE
- ATTACH FINS
- ATTACH LAUNCH LUG
- INSTALL ENGINE MOUNT
- INSTALL SHOCK CORD
ROCKET FINISHING
Spray rocket with white primer, let dry & sand. Repeat until rocket is smooth,
then paint. Apply decals after paint is dry.
NOTE Please refer to packaging for suggested paint scheme and/or decal placement.
PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM
PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVER
- NOTE Only Estes RecoveryWadding recommended.
- NOTE Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube. If too tight, redo.
PREPARE ENGINE
WARNING: FLAMMABLE
To avoid serious injury, read instructions & NAR Safety Code included with
engines. PREPARE YOUR ENGINE ONLY WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE AT THE LAUNCH SITE
PREPARING TO LAUNCH. If you do not use your prepared engine, remove the
starter before storing your engine.
FULLY EXTEND YOUR LAUNCH CONTROLLER WIRE BEFORE LAUNCHING
ESTES LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED (Sold Separately)
- Launch Pad
- Launch Controller
- Recovery Wadding
- Starters (with engines)
- Plugs (with engines)
- Estes Engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3 (first launch), A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, C6-7
PRECAUTIONS
- 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 CODE.
- MISFIRES TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET! Disconnect the starter clips and remove the engine. Take the plug and starter out of the engine. If the starter has burned, it worked but did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant inside the engine. Put a new starter 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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References
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