ESTES 2161 SpaceX Falcon 9 Instructions

ESTES 2161 SpaceX Falcon 9

MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS

KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

DISPLAY SETUP

1. Remove display nozzle.
   

2. Push display rod into display adapter. Push display nozzles onto rod.
   

3. Push display base onto rod as shown.
   

4. Slide assembled display stand into the engine mount and rotate nozzles to lock in place.
   
   

FLIGHT PREPARATION

1. Remove rocket from display nozzles and adapter
   

PREPARE RECOVERY SYSTEM

PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY

NOTE :
Fold parachute from the top only once and wrap in from sides. Parachute must be rolled slim enough to easily slide into body tube.

PREPARE ENGINE

1. Slide engine into engine mount.
   

2. Slide fin unit onto engine and into rear of model rocket. Rotate fin unit to lock in place.
   

INSERT STARTER AND PLUG

COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH

NOTE
Key always out until final countdown

Stand and nozzle included for display purposes only.

NOTE
May also be launched from 2310 Lifetime Launch System.

NOTE
Do not launch on paved areas due to risk of damage to rocket.

NOTE
Estimated weight: 5.4 oz. (153 g)

PRECAUTIONS

• NAR SAFETY CODE

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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References

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