PASCO ME-9812 Roller Coaster - Manual (Page 7)

Roller Coaster Model No. ME-9812
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2. Using Support Feet with the Support Panels
There are many different track configurations possible (see pages 12-
20 for examples). Some use two support panels and others use three
support panels. The support panels can be used in different
orientations, rotated 90 degrees from the usual orientation. The panels
are supported in the vertical position by placing them end-to-end in
the slots of the black support feet. When all three support panels are
used, four support feet are required: one on the left end of the left
board, one on the right end of the right board, one spanning the
junction of the left and center boards, and one spanning the junction of
the right and center boards. The panels are not connected to each other
in any other way. If only two panels are used together, only three
support feet are required. If desired, a large binder clip can be used to
clip the joints together at the top of the boards.
3. Attaching the Track to the Support Board
The 9.1-m long track is shipped in a coil. Before first use, it may be
necessary to lay the track out flat for a few minutes to remove any set.
It is recommended that you cut this track into sections: A length of
approximately 4 m is required for the roller coaster loop. If the
track length exceeds the amount required for the selected track
configuration, let the excess track hang off one end.
a) Select the desired track configuration and push a peg into each one
of the holes. The pegs will snap into place. Pegs can be removed by
pulling firmly with your hand.
b) Begin connecting the track to
the board at one end. To attach
the track to a peg, place a peg clip
into the slot on the underside of
the track at the location of the peg.
The peg clips should be twisted in
the slot so the edges of the slot
capture the clip (See Figure 3).
Slide the clip in the slot a short
distance to align it with the peg on
the board.
c) Snap the clip onto the peg.
Two different lengths of pegs are supplied. Long pegs are required for
running two tracks side-by-side. Short pegs are occasionally required
to avoid collision between the peg and the car on the second track.
Figure 3: Snapping
the clip onto the peg
peg clip
CAUTION: To avoid
damaging the track,
do not coil the track
into a small radius
(less than 12 cm).