ESTES 9991 Space Shuttle User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- ESTES
Table of Contents
ESTES 9991 Space Shuttle
Product Specifications
- Product Name: Space Shuttle 9991
- Scale: 1:200
- Recommended Age: 10+
- Weight: 3.6 oz. (103 g) with clear fin
- Engine: C6-3
Product Usage Instructions
Prepare Recovery System
- Double knot the shock cord to the parachute.
- Prepare flight recovery by folding the parachute into 5-7 squares and securing it with the shock cord. Wrap lines loosely.
- If nose cone fit is too loose, add masking tape or sand for a better fit.
Prepare Engine
- Insert the engine into the rocket and tighten until it stops. Ensure the tip touches the propellant.
- Attach the engine retainer cap and starter plug as directed.
- Handle engines carefully as they are flammable. Only prepare engines outdoors at the launch site.
Add Clay to Shuttle
- Fill the shuttle’s cavity with clay for balance.
- Adjust the center of gravity by adding or removing clay until it balances at the marked location.
Prepare for Flight
- Insert and push the fin units forward until they stop. Fins should have a snug fit; add clear tape if needed.
- Place the opening in the shuttle nose onto the peg for proper alignment.
Ready for Launch
Ensure fins are securely in place before proceeding with the launch. Use
caution and follow all safety instructions.
Countdown and Launch
Follow the provided countdown procedure, ensuring all safety precautions
are in place before liftoff.
Prepare Display Stand
- Place the support through the hole in the base and screw the retainer ring in place.
- Fully extend your launch controller wire before launching for proper operation.
Precautions
- Avoid launching in dry grass or weeds.
- Perform pre-launch checks to ensure the rocket is in good condition.
- Follow the NAR Safety Code and guidelines for safe rocket launching.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What should I do in case of misfires?
If there is a misfire, remove the key from the controller, wait for one
minute before approaching the rocket, and then disconnect the micro-clips and
remove the engine for safety.
READY TO FLY MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT: Please record date found on box near barcode, and keep for
future reference. __
Read all instructions carefully.
PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM
PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY
PREPARE ENGINE
ADD CLAY TO SHUTTLE
- Fill cavity in the bottom of the shuttle with clay.
- Lightly mark the center of gravity with a pencil at the location below. Add or remove clay from Shuttle until it balances at marked location. NOTE:
Use the edge of a table or similar area with a sharpe corner. Slide model back and forth over the CG mark you made until it balances.
AFTER FIRST FLIGHT – PERFORM THE FOLLOWING BASED ON PERFORMANCE
PREPARE FOR FLIGHT
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Insert and push fin units forward until they stop. Fin units are friction fit. To remove, pull in opposite direction.
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NOTE
Fins should have a snug fit when placed inside the boosters. If not, add clear tape to one or more sides of the upper fin units that enters the boosters until a snug fit is obtained. -
Place opening in Shuttle nose onto peg.
COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH
PREPARE DISPLAY STAND
ESTES LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED (Sold Separately)
- Launch Pad
- Launch Controller
- Recovery Wadding
- Starters (with engines)
- Plugs (with engines)
- Recommended Estes® Engine: C5-3 (first flight),
NOTE
Estimated weight: 3.6 oz. (103 g) w/ clear fin
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 C hoose 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 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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