ESTES 2121 - Liquidator Manual
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1. Lay shock cord over loop D Pass parachute through loop E Pull tight so parachute is attached about 3 4 19 mm from nose cone TIP If you will be switching chutes fairly often attach snap swivels not included to parachute loops and shock cords to make this easier A Insert 5 6 squares of loosely crumpled recovery wadding into body tube B Spike parachute s NOTE Only Estes Wadding 302274 recommended2. Spike the 18 46 cm red nylon B Tie one end of the 18 46 cm shock cord to the loop in the 18 46 cm parachute using a double knot C Tie the other end of the 18 46 cm shock cord to the eyelet on bottom of nose cone using a double knot parachute and form loop with CAVITY D Apply plastic cement around the outside of engine mount tube E Slide engine mount rear centering p ring onto engine mount tube gt gt DOUBLE KNOT Let dry 5 ATTACH COUPLER A Test fit tube coupler into the front end of the tube engine mount assembly Note that the shock cord exits the front of the coupler SHOCK CORD ALIGN LAUNCH LUGS eae TUBE BAY UA GY ENGINE MOUNT AS HALF B A Apply plastic cement BE SURE TO PRESS RING to the ring and tube ALLTHE WAY INTO ITS BAY B Insert engine mount tube RING BAY 6 ATTACH UPPER BODY TUBE C Test fit the other engine mount half to assembly Sand until halves fit together perfectly then apply plastic cement to areas shown and press halves together until cement sets A Feed shock cord through upper body tube and apply plastic cement around tube coupler as shown Do not get plastic cement on shock cord TUBE ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY TEST FIT 3 ATTACH ENGINE MOUNT amp FINS B Apply plastic cement to the base of the launch oe 5 lug and insert as shown Be sure launch lug C Test fit each fin into the fin slants toward fin slot See
3. end view slots on the engine mount tube When satisfied with fit A Apply plastic cement just y XO apply plastic cement along inside lower body tube Ho the root edge of each fin and and slide tube completely over engine mount insert Make sure fins are straight Let dry shoulder Let dry g y 7 APPLY DECALS A Carefully remove one decal at a time and apply where shown Rub down to remove bubbles ENGINE MOUNT FINSLOL 4 Zo z SHOULDER Z 90 ped END VIEW NOTE FINS MUST BE ATTACHED CORRECTLY B OPTIONAL Clear coat entire rocket FOR A STABLE FLIGHT after applying decals Page 2 ee Apply a small amount of plastic cement just inside the front of the lower body tube line up the lugs slide coupler into place and immediately check lug alignment A launch rod may be inserted to assure alignment Let dry LAUNCH ROD Slide upper body tube completely onto tube coupler Check tube alignment Let dry UPPER BODY TUBE Page 3 shroud lines DOUBLE KNOT DOUBLE KNOT E Tie shock cord from main body tube to the loop in the 12 30 cm parachute using a double knot D Spike the 12 30 cm parachute and form loop with shroud lines DOUBLE KNOT Or For Flights With Very Light or No Payloads A Tie shock cord from main body tube to eyelet on bottom of nose cone using a double knot B Form a loop with the 12 30 cm parachute shroud lines C
4. BLED PARACHUTE 12 30 CM 1 ASSEMBLED NYLON 35801 PARACHUTE 18 46 CM 1 35810 PLASTIC PARTS SUPPLIED AS A SET QD a ENGINE MOUNT HALF A 1 FINS 4 TUBE COUPLER 1 LUG 1 J mn ENGINE MOUNT Ai ENGINE MOUNT HALF B 1 LOCK RING 1 SENTERING RING 1 CAP 1 SUPPLIES in addition to the parts included in the kit you will also need PENCIL FINE CARPENTER S MODELING PLASTIC MASKING SAND GL KNIFE CEMENT TAPE PAPER COAT 400 600 GRIT OPTIONAL 1 PREPARE ENGINE MOUNT TUBE A Test fit the engine block into the engine mount tube remove and sand as necessary ENGINE MOUNT TUBE ENGINE BLOCK B Apply glue band 1 25 mm inside engine mount tube 4 ATTACH SHOCK CORD i B Feed the free end of the shock cord through C Insertiengine block the rear of the tube coupler ring until the NOTE THE 30 76 2 cm SHOCK CORD knot sits inside the shock cord cavity IS USED IN THIS STEP 1 A Tie a double knot in one end of the 30 76 2 cm shock cord and trim the free end to a point as shown C Carefully apply a small amount of plastic cement around the rear outside edge of the cavity and fit the cavity cap into place Do not get plastic cement on the shock cord Let dry 8 PREPARE ROCKET FOR FLIGHT For Flights With Medium to Heavy Payloads NOTE Payload should not exceed 4 fluid oz 118 ml of water or 26 pounds 4 17 mass oz 118 grams A
5. For Flights With Medium to Heavy Payloads B Insert payload and make sure nose cone is screwed on tight A Wrap lines loosely around the 12 30 cm chute Insert chute shock cord and nose cone into body tube oz 118 ml of water or 26 pounds 4 17 mass oz 118 grams C Wrap lines loosely around the 18 46 cm chute Insert chute shock cord and nose cone with payload section into body tube NOTE If flying with medium to heavy payloads use both parachutes and insert the parachute attached to the main body tube first then the parachute attached to the nose cone For Flights With Very Light or No Payloads AERA A Wrap lines loosely around the 12 30 cm chute Insert chute shock cord and nose cone with payload into body tube 9 PREPARE ENGINE B Insert and twist plastic engine lock ring to hold engine in place A Slide engine WARNING FLAMMABLE into engine To avoid serious injury read mount instructions amp NAR Safety Code included with engines PREPARE ENGINE ONLY WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE AT THE LAUNCH SITE PREPARING TO LAUNCH If you do not use your prepared engine remove the igniter before storing engine aap SINIONA 13X904 1300W D Hold rocket upright drop in igniter Igniter must touch propellant NOTE Payload should not exceed 4 fluid HOLD THIS SECTION lt TOTIGHTEN amp LOOSEN NOSE CONE lt DONOT HOLD HERE IMPORTAN
6. T Parachute s and payload section should slide easily into body If fit is too tight unfold and repack again C Separate igniter and igniter plug E Insert F Firmly push all igniter igniter the way in wires back COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH KEY ALWAYS OUT UNTIL FINAL COUNTDOWN Masking Tape f ESTES LAUNCH SUPPLIES Sold Separately Porta Pad ll Launch Pad Requires 3 16 5 mm Maxi Rod 302244 Electron Beam Launch Controller Recovery Wadding 302274 Igniters with engines Igniter Plugs with engines e Estes Engines D12 3 D12 5 Uquiddlaiss NOTE When using the configuration for large payloads your rocket will separate and return in two separate parts LAUNCH NO DRY GRASS OR WEEDS ap aavu guida Tm Hef INSERT KEY PUSH DOWN FIRMLY AND HOLD WHILE HOLDING KEY DOWN FIRMLY PRESS LAUNCH BUTTON UNTIL LIFT OFF 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 lugs 2 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 enclosed National As
7. sociation of Rocketry NAR SAFETY CODE MISFIRES TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET Disconnect the igniter clips and remove the engine Take the plug and igniter out of the engine If the igniter has burned it worked but did not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant inside the engine Put a new igniter all the way inside the engine without bending it Push the plug in place Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch 2006 Estes Cox Corp All rights reserved PN 61148 6 06 LIQUIDATOR www estesrockets com FLYING MODEL ROCKET KIT INSTRUCTIONS ep ere KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Penrose CO 81240 Printed in China ASSEMBLY TIP Read all instructions before beginning work on your model Make sure you have all parts and supplies TEST FIT ALL PARTS TOGETHER BEFORE APPLYING ANY GLUE If any parts don t fit properly sand as required for precision assembly PARTS Locate the parts shown below and lay them out on the table in front of you DO NOT USE THIS DRAWING TO ASSEMBLE YOUR ROCKET 2121 BODY TUBE BT 60 2 NOSE CONE Soa 78 Gay BOTTLE PAYLOAD 61686 SECTION 1 61692 UPPER BODY TUBE RUBBER SHOCK CORD 1 1 4 X 18 38368 LOWER BODY TUBE ENGINE MOUNT TUBE BT 1000 WHITE 1 z ENGINE BLOCK 30463 mess EB 1000 1 30464 ASSEM
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