Astra 1714 Estes Workshop Rocket Kit Instructions
- June 3, 2024
- ASTRA
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Astra 1714 Estes Workshop Rocket Kit
MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT: Please record date found on box and keep for future reference.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you have all parts and supplies.
ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT FIN CAN UNIT
ATTACH BODYTUBE
ATTACH SHOCK CORD MOUNT
INSTALL SHOCK CORD
ATTACH PARACHUTE AND SHOCK CORD
PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY
NOTE:
Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube. If too tight,
redo.
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.
NOTE:
When tightening engine cap, make sure launch lugs are centered between engine
retainer cap ridges.
COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH
ESTES LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED
(Sold Separately)
- Recovery Wadding
- Launch Pad
- Launch Controller
- Starters (with engines)
- Plugs (with engines)
- EstesEngines:
A8-3 (first launch), B4-4, B6-4, 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 t. [152 m] square) free of
dry weeds and brown grass. The larger the launch area, the beter 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 (enclosed).
MISFIRES TAKE THE KEY OUT OFTHE 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 propellant. Install a new starter; be sure the tip is
touching propellant inside engine.
Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch.
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