ESTES 7294 Vapor Rockets Installation Guide

: June 6, 2024
: ESTES

Table of Contents

MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS
- SUPPLIES
TUBE MARKING GUIDE & SHOCK CORD MOUNT
ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT
MARK TUBE
INSERT ENGINE MOUNT
PREPARE AND ATTACH FINS
INSTALL LAUNCH LUGS AND UPPER BODY TUBE
INSTALL SHOCK CORD
INSTALL SHOCK CORD
ATTACH PARACHUTE
PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM
INSTALL ENGINE RETAINER
PREPARE ENGINE
COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH
PRECAUTIONS
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

ESTES 7294 Vapor Rockets

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.

SUPPLIES

TUBE MARKING GUIDE & SHOCK CORD MOUNT

Make a copy if you want to keep instructions.

ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT

MARK TUBE

INSERT ENGINE MOUNT

PREPARE AND ATTACH FINS

INSTALL LAUNCH LUGS AND UPPER BODY TUBE

INSTALL SHOCK CORD

ROCKET FINISHING — ONE ROCKET WITH TWO LOOKS

Spray rocket with white primer, let dry, and sand. Repeat until rocket is smooth, then paint. Apply decals only after paint is dry.
Cut decals from sheet, trimming close to edge.
One at a time, place in warm water until decal curls and begins to relax.
Remove and position on rocket, sliding decal away from backing material.
There are two design styles to choose from.
Blot with clean paper towel. Let set overnight.
OPTIONAL: Apply protective clear coat.

ATTACH PARACHUTE

PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM

INSTALL ENGINE RETAINER

PREPARE ENGINE

COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH

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 (enclosed).
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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