ESTES 9979 65th Anniversary Red Sapphire Instruction Manual

June 17, 2024
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ESTES 9979 65th Anniversary Red Sapphire

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MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS

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. Refer to your glue manutactJ.Jrer’s dry times during build.

SUPPLISE

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CONTENTS

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TUBE MARKING GUIDE I SHOCK CORD MOUNT I FIN ALIGNMENT GUIDE

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ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT

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PREPARE FINS

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MARK BODY TUBE

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ATTACH FINS & LAUNCH LUG

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INSTALL ENGINE MOUNT

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INSTALL SHOCK CORD

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PREPARE THE RECOVERY SYSTEM

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ROCKET FINISHING

  1. Spray rocket with white or gray primer, let dry. Lightly sand as needed. Paint rocket white and let dry completely.
  2. Use masking or painters tape to mask body tube. Paint fins and nose cone, let dry completely.
  3. Apply decals after paint is dry, cut decals from sheet, trimming close to edge.
  4. One at a time, place in wann water until decal curls and begins to relax.
  5. Remove and position on rocket, sliding decal away from backing material. Blot with clean paper towel.
  6. OPTIONAL: Apply protective clear coat.
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PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY

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PREPARE ENGINE

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COUNTDOWN & LAUNCH

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PRECAUTIONS

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  • 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 open park areas 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 micro-clips and remove the engine.
    Take the plug and starter out of the engine. A burned starter means the starter tip was not touching engine propellent. Install a new starter; be sure the tip is touching
    propellant inside the engine. Push the plug in place. Repeat steps under Countdown and Launch.

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