ESTES 2441 Mini Arcas Installation Guide

ESTES 2441 Mini Arcas

Product Specifications:

• Product Name: Mini Arcas 2441
• Recommended Age: 10+
• Skill Level: Advanced

Product Usage Instructions

Supplies Needed:

• Scissors
• Yellow Glue
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Hobby Knife
• Fine Sanding Sandpaper Block
• White Primer
• Painter’s Tape
• Clear Tape
• Red Paint
• White Paint
• Plastic Glue

Prepare Tail Cone:

1. Using scissors, cut out part E.
2. Apply glue to part E as instructed.
3. Align and let it dry.

Prepare Fin Detail I:

1. Cut out all eight I pieces using a hobby knife.
2. Bevel both ends of I using a small sanding bar.
3. Round one edge of I using a sanding bar.
4. Measure and mark a pencil line in the center of I using Template A.
5. Cut part way through the center line of I using a hobby knife.
6. Repeat steps for all I pieces.

Assemble Engine Mount:

1. Follow the detailed steps for assembling the engine mount with parts A, B, C, D, and E.
2. Let it dry completely.

Fin Installation:

1. Cut out the marking guide and secure it around tube F.
2. Mark the tube using the guide and extend the lines using a door frame or Estes Tube Marking Guide.
3. Cut out and prepare G and H pieces for installation.
4. Follow the steps to align and glue the fins properly.

Launch Lug Attachment:

Follow the instructions provided in the manual for attaching the launch lug.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: What should I do if I encounter issues during assembly?
  A: If you face any difficulties or have questions during assembly, refer back to the instructions or contact customer support for assistance.

• Q: Can I reuse any parts after disassembling the rocket?
  A: It is recommended to use fresh parts for each assembly to ensure optimal performance and safety during launches.

MINI ARCAS

AGES10+

ADVANCED

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 manufacturer’s dry times during build.

SUPPLIES

TOOLS

PREPARE TAIL CONE

1. Using scissors, cut out E.
2. Apply glue to E between the end of E and the printed line.

PREPARE FIN DETAIL

1. Using a hobby knife, cut out all eight I pieces.
2. Using a small sanding bar, bevel both ends I.
3. Using a sanding bar, round one edge of I.
4. Use Template A below to measure and mark a pencil line in the center of I.
5. Using a hobby knife, cut part way through the center line of I just enough to bend it down.

NOTE: Repeat steps 2-7 for all I pieces.

ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT

1. Make a pencil mark in. from the end of D.
2. Apply glue 1 in. from the end on the inside of A.
3. Insert C into the end of A. Use D to push C further into tube A. Push D up to the pencil line, then remove.
4. Make a pencil mark in. from end of A.
5. Apply glue just past the pencil mark on A and on the opposite end of A.
6. Slide both B parts into place as shown below.
7. Apply glue to the end of A and slide E over the end of A.
8. Apply glue 2 in from the end on the inside of F and apply glue to the inside end of F.
9. Insert engine mount A into tube F.

FIN INSTALLATION

1. Cut out the full size n marking guide on page 3.
2. Wrap the n marking guide around tube F and secure it with clear tape. Make pencil marks on tube F for every line on the n marking guide.
3. Remove guide. Use door frame or Estes Tube Marking Guide to extend all lines.
4. Extend the n lines onto E.
5. Using a hobby knife, cut out all G and H pieces.
6. Round the leading edge of all the ns G.
7. Apply glue to the inside edge of G.
8. Align G with the n line.
9. Repeat for all four ns, using H to assist with alignment and spacing.
10. Apply glue along the n seam.Place I along n with rounded edge facing out and with bend aligning with end of F.
11. Repeat for both sides of every n.

NOTE: Use n alignment guide on page 3 to ensure proper n alignment.

LAUNCH LUG ATTACHMENT

1. Measure 4 in. from end of F apply a small line of glue on the launch lug line. Apply another small line of glue at the end of F.
2. Place launch lugs J 4 in. from the end of F. Place the other at the end of F. Be sure both are aligned with the launch lug line.

ASSEMBLE NOSE CONE

1. Apply plastic glue to the end on the inside of K.
2. Insert L into K.

PAINTING & DECAL

1. Spray rocket with white primer, let dry, and sand. Repeat until rocket is smooth.
2. Spray entire rocket with white paint and let dry. (Follow paint manufacturer recommended drying time)
3. Cut out paint mask pattern.
4. Wrap paint mask around tube and tape upper portion together.
5. Trace around mask edge lightly with a pencil.
6. Remove mask.
7. Use painter’s tape to mask the outside perimeter of pencil line.
8. Completely mask off the rest of the bottom of the rocket.
9. Spray unmasked part of rocket with red paint and let dry.
10. Mask bottom shoulder of nose cone with painter’s tape.
11. Spray nose cone with red paint and let dry.
12. Apply decals.

CAUTION: Please refer to packaging for suggested paint scheme and/or decal placement.

NOTE: Please refer to packaging for suggested paint scheme and/or decal placement.

INSTALL RECOVERY SYSTEM

PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY

NOTE :Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube. If too tight, redo.

PREPARE ENGINE

NOTE: Engine must have a snug t inside engine mount. Wrap masking tape around engine until a snug t is achieved.

NOTE: Always keep the key OUT until final countdown.

NOTE:
Estimated weight: 0.75 oz. (21.1 g)

ESTES® LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED (Sold Separately)

• Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad
• Electron Beam® Launch Controller
• Recovery Wadding
• Starters (with engines)
• Plugs (with engines)
• Estes® Engines: A3-4T ( rst ight), A3-2T, A3-6T, A10-3T

PRECAUTIONS

PRE-LAUNCH CHECK For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket’s body, nose cone and ns. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch lug(s). Repair any damage before launching the rocket.

FLYING YOUR ROCKET Choose a large eld (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. 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 propellant. 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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