THAMES KOSMOS 620502 Ultra Bionic Blaster STEM Experiment Kit User Manual

THAMES KOSMOS 620502 Ultra Bionic Blaster STEM Experiment Kit

ASSEMBLY VIDEO & STEP – BY -STEP guide
Scan this QR code for a step-by-step assembly video and manual guide.

Product Information: Ultra Bionic Blaster

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG
• Address: Pfizerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany
• Phone: +49 (0) 711 2191-0
• Website: www.kosmos.de
• Distributor: Thames & Kosmos
• Address: 89 Ship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA
• Phone: 1-800-587-2872
• Website: www.thamesandkosmos.com

Kit Contents **

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The Ultra Bionic Blaster experiment kit includes the following:

• A1-A18: Various plastic parts for assembly
• B1-B17: Additional plastic parts for assembly
• B5, B6, B7, B8, B9, B10, B11, B12, B13, B14, B15, B16: Various tubes and belts
• C: Cylinder
• D: Projectile
• E: Eyewear (recommended)
• F: Small Philips-head screwdriver (PH1 size recommended)
• G: Diagonal cutter or scissors and nail file

Dear parents and adults,
Children as young as eight years of age can enjoy experimenting with the built Ultra Bionic Blaster, but most children under ten years will need help building it. Please support your child with advice and a helping hand, especially during tricky assembly steps. Before beginning, discuss the safety instructions. Take special care when cutting the plastic parts out of the frames with the diagonal cutters or scissors because of the sharp edges on the tools and sharp edges or burrs on the plastic parts. These can be removed with the help of the diagonal cutters or a nail file. Supervise your child when they are using the sharp tools until you trust that they can handle the tools independently. We hope you and your child have a lot of fun building and playing with the Ultra Bionic Blaster!

WARNING
Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Strangulation hazard — long tubes and belts may become wrapped around the neck.
Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information.
Warning! Do not discharge an object other than the projectile provided with this toy.

• Do not aim at eyes or face. Use of eyewear recommended for players and people within range.  Do not modify the darts.

The right tool
It is best to cut the plastic parts out of their frames with a small diagonal cutter. If you don’t have these pliers at home, you can use scissors and a nail file. Normal scissors do not cut as precisely as a diagonal cutter, so you may have to file some of the rough edges down with the nail file.

You will also need:
Diagonal cutter or scissors and nail file, small Philips-head screwdriver (PH1 size recommended), device with internet connection for the experiments and additional science info.

Checklist

No.| Description| Quantity| Item No.| | No.| Description| Quantity| Item No.|
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C| Frame C with parts C1-C6| 1| 7080-W10-C1S| | A16| Piston hook| 1| 7080-W10-K2S|
D| Frame D with parts D1-D7| 1| 7080-W10-D1P| | A17| Piston rod| 1| 7080-W10-K3S|
E| Frame E with parts E1-E21| 1| 7080-W10-E1G| | A18| Air wheel| 1| 7080-W10-K4S|
F| Frame F with parts F1-F8| 1| 7080-W10-F1S| | B1| Outer lift support| 2| 7080-W10-B4S|
G| Frame G with parts G1-G6| 1| 7080-W10-G1S| | B2| Handle| 1| 7080-W10-H3S|
A1| Tube| 1| 1155-W85-17| | B3| Inner lift support| 2| 7080-W10-B3S|
A2| Arm adjuster| 1| 7080-W10-K5S| | B4| Axle connector| 1| 7413-W10-T1B|
A3| Reserve clip| 1| 7080-W10-H4S| | B5| Blaster fixture (left)| 1| 7080-W10-H1S|
A4| Cylinder support| 1| 7080-W10-B1S| | B6| Blaster fixture (right)| 1| 7080-W10-H2S|
A5| Arm band| 1| R33#7080| | B7| Cylinder pivot| 1| 7080-W10-B2S|
A6| Dart holder| 3| 7080-W10-I1S| | B8| Spring with loops| 1| M42-41|
A7| Dart| 6| R32#7080-2| | B9| Small spring| 1| M42-39|
A8| Oil packet| 1| T10-41| | B10| Medium spring| 3| M42-40|
A9| Blaster frame| 1| 7080-W10-A1S| | B11| Large spring| 1| M42-38-1|
A10 Outer cylinder| 1| 7080-W10-J1S| | B12 Foam pad| 1| R32#7080-1|
A11 Rear nozzle| 1| 7080-W10-J2S| | B13 Screw| 21| M20-44|
A12 Cylinder housing| 1| 7080-W10-J3S| | B14 Metal rod| 2| M10#1155|
A13 Piston cap| 1| 7080-W10-J4S| | B15 Small O-ring| 1| R12-19|
A14 Piston sleeve| 1| 7080-W10-J5S| | B16 Medium O-ring| 1| R12-30|
A15 Piston base| 1| 7080-W10-K1S| | B17 Large O-ring| 1| R12-29|
620502-02-300622| | | | | | |

Product Usage Instructions

Assembly
To assemble the Ultra Bionic Blaster, follow the step-by-step guide provided in the assembly video and manual guide. You can access the video and guide by scanning the QR code provided in the user manual. If you prefer written instructions, refer to page 2 of the manual for assembly instructions.

Important: REMOVE ALL BURRS FROM THE PARTS AFTER CUTTING THEM OUT OF THE FRAMES with diagonal cutters.

Apply oil all around the teeth of E12, as shown by the yellow arrows. Only a small amount of oil is needed; the oil should not be dripping off the part.

Orient parts E12 and G3 so that both of the R letters are face up.

Note: C3 is labeled with an R.

1. Apply a small amount of oil to the teeth of E11.
2. Orient parts E11 and G1 so that both of the L letters are face up.

Note: C1 is labeled with an L.

Assemble in order.

Press A13 in all  the way.

Compress the spring with A16 and align the holes of A16 and A17.

Press the metal rod through the holes as shown.

Pull A16 back with your finger. It should spring back.

Press down so that A16 hooks around the metal rod.

1. Add the large spring (B11).
2. Slide A12 all the way in.

Hold A12 down as  you secure  it with four  screws.

Flip over.

1. Apply oil to the groove as shown.
2. Add the medium O-ring.

Apply oil to the O-ring.

1. Apply oil to A18 as shown.
2. Place the small O-ring onto A18.
3. Place A18 as shown.

Apply oil to the O-ring.

Line up the opening in  A11 with  this line.

STOP
Perform cylinder tests A and B before continuing to step 31.

Testing the Cylinder **

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Before operating the Ultra Bionic Blaster, it is important to test the cylinder.

Follow these steps:

1. Insert the cylinder into the blaster body.
2. Load the projectile into the cylinder.
3. Press the trigger to release the projectile.
4. Observe if the cylinder rotates smoothly and if the projectile is discharged properly.

If there are any issues with the cylinder or projectile discharge, refer to the troubleshooting section in the user manual or contact tech support for assistance.

Make sure the piston rod has been installed correctly.

1. Insert E4 into the hole of the piston rod.
2. Place the two forks of the lever tool (E10) under E4 on either side of the piston rod.
3. Push down on the lever to lift up the piston rod, then release. Repeat two times.

As you do this, observe the piston rod from the side:

Demo:
Scan this QR code for a video showing how to test the cylinder.

Make sure the air wheel (A18) is in the correct position.

1. Place the notch of B7 all the way into the groove of the cylinder.
2. Slide the notch of B7 along the groove as shown.

Press all the way down, aligning the grooves.

Use a screwdriver or other tool to press E14 down until you hear a click.

1. Confirm the orientation of E6, then press into B7 until you hear a click.
2. Confirm the orientation of E5, then press into B7 until you hear a click.

Make sure to insert G5 parallel to G2.

Align the three lines.

Make sure the fuzzy side faces out.

Place one loop of the spring (B8) over the small peg on B1.

Place A4 as shown. Pay attention to the orientation.

Push the lower sections of both purple parts inwards as you slide subassembly K onto the blaster frame.

1. Slide both green sliders on subassembly H up into the locked position.
2. Install subassembly H, paying attention to the orientation of the parts.

Hold the assembly in your hand while you place subassembly F.

Press subassembly F all the way in until you hear a click. The cylinder will lock automatically.

Installing the Cylinder
Check out the assembly video to  see how to install the cylinder:

Unlock both green sliders. The cylinder will spring back.

1. Notice there are R (right) and L (left) letters on the parts.
2. Press all the way in until you hear a click.

1. Push the slider all the way down.
2. Place subassembly B.
3. Place C4.
4. Rotate C4 clockwise to lock.

Align gears exactly as shown.

After installing subassemblies A, B, and C, test the trigger.

• When the trigger is at rest, both green sliders should be all the way down, and there should be no gap between the trigger and the handle.
• Now squeeze the trigger. The motion should be smooth, and the trigger should spring back easily.

If you have problems with any of these checks, go back to step 57 or watch this video:

1. Apply oil to the top and bottom of the two E7 parts as shown.
2. Slide the tracks (E7) all the way in (see image below).
3. Then place the tracks down so that their teeth mesh with the gears below.

Place the neck of E19  into the semi-circular  notch as  shown.

1. Place subassembly G, making sure to align the grooves as shown.
2. To lock in place, slide back until you hear a click.

1. Press down on the platform.
2. Place the hooks of C5 into the slots as shown.

1. Line up the three holes on the right side of subassembly J as shown.
2. Line up the other three holes and press down all the way.
3. Use both hands to push subassembly J back until you hear a click.

1. Line up all six holes of C2 as shown and press down.
2. Slide C2 back to lock in place.

Press B2 down until you hear a click.

Use the ruler above to cut two pieces of tube to a length of 25 cm, and one piece of tube to 28.5 cm.

1. Place one end of a 25-cm tube on the right-most nozzle.
2. Clip the tube into the right most clip.
3. Place the other end of the tube on the top right nozzle at the back of the blaster.

1. Place one end of the 28.5-cm tube on the middle nozzle.
2. Clip the tube into the middle clip.
3. Place the other end of the tube on the bottom nozzle at the back of the blaster.

1. Place one end of the other 25-cm tube on the left-most nozzle.
2. Clip the tube into the left-most clip.
3. Place the other end of the tube on the top left nozzle at the back of the blaster.

Leave about 2.5 cm (1 inch) of space for the tube as shown.

You have finished assembling the blaster!

Now it’s time to test it out and troubleshoot any issues.

Operating Instructions **

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Once the Ultra Bionic Blaster is assembled and the cylinder is tested successfully, you can start using it.

Follow these operating instructions:

1. Load a projectile into the cylinder.
2. Aim the blaster away from people and valuable objects.
3. Hold the blaster firmly with both hands.
4. Press the trigger to release the projectile.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for continuous firing.

Remember to always follow safety precautions and avoid aiming at eyes or face. It is recommended to use eyewear for both players and people within range. Do not modify the darts provided with this toy.

HOW TO INSTALL THE DARTS

Push hard on the dart caps to compress the darts all the way into the barrels.

Trouble shooting?
If your blaster is not working properly, don’t panic! We’re here to help. Scan this QR code to access troubleshooting resources. Engineering is all about figuring stuff out!

HOW TO ADJUST THE LAUNCH ANGLE

Rotate the green dial up to 180° clockwise to expand the angle of the dart holders. Do not rotate more than 180° clockwise.

HOW TO ADJUST THE POSITION OF THE ARM BAND

Press and hold the purple buttons on both sides as you slide the track forward or backward to adjust to a comfortable position.

Loosen the arm strap and adjust to a comfortable position. Then reattach the hook and loop fastener.

HOW TO ADD THE RESERVE CLIP

When you are happy with the position of the arm band, add the reserve clip (A 3).

The reserve clip allows you to carry three extra darts.

HOW TO LIFT THE LAUNCH PLATFORM

HOW TO LAUNCH DARTS
Squeeze the green trigger with your hand.

Experiments and science info!
Scan this QR code to see awesome experiments you can do with your Ultra Bionic Blaster!

Plus learn about pneumatics and devices that use air to perform work.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Q: Is the Ultra Bionic Blaster suitable for children under 3 years?
   A: No, the Ultra Bionic Blaster is not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts that may pose a choking hazard.

2. Q: What should I do if I have missing parts or any questions?
   A: If you have missing parts or any questions, please contact our tech support team for assistance. You can reach us via email at support@thamesandkosmos.com or call us at 1-800-587-2872.

3. Q: What tools do I need for assembly?
   A: For assembly, it is recommended to have a diagonal cutter or scissors and a nail file. Additionally, a small Philips-head screwdriver (PH1 size recommended) is required. You will also need a device with an internet connection for accessing experiments and additional science info.

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