Aerotech Barracuda Assembly And Operation Instructions Manual

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1 Assembly and Operation InstructionsAssembly and Operation Instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN: • Study the illustrations and sequence of assembly. The sequence of assembly is important. Review the parts list and become familiar with all parts ...

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2 NOTE: FROM THIS POINT ON, DO NOT USE ANY CEMENT UNTIL REACHING ASSEMBLY STEP 5. 1. With their motor hook channels aligned with the motor hook, slide a FIN-LOK™ ring and then an AERO-FI- BRE™ centering ring over the front end...

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3 FIN-LOK™ ASSEMBLY (CONT.) LABYRINTH™ ASSEMBLY Fin Locks Front End Cement Beads Front Centering Ring Screw Eye Shock Cord Permanent Cooling Mesh (Stretch Out - 6") Ejection Gas Baffle Shoulder Baffle Flange Motor Tube 1/4&quo...

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4 BODY AND FIN ASSEMBLY 4. Cement the bulkhead to the end of the coupler tube. 5. Make a pencil mark 2" (51mm) from an end of the coupler tube. Lightly sand the surface of the tube between the mark and the bulkhead. Use a small dowel to apply ...

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5 FINAL ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING 1. Slide the other centering ring over the back of the motor tube and motor hook and push it against the back FIN- LOK™ ring. Apply a bead of cement where the centering ring meets the body tube. 2. Carefully cut out ...

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6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. RECOMMENDED MOTORS: Only use AEROTECH composite model rocket motors when flying your AEROTECH rocket. See enclosed chart for recommended motors and projected altitudes. 2. RECOVERY SYSTEM PREPARATION: Roll the parachute...