PASCO ME-6617 ROCKET ENGINE TEST BRACKET - Manual (Page 2)

Rocket Engine Test Bracket 012-06418A
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Important Safety Notes
➤ Read all the warnings and follow the instructions provided with the Estes Model Rocket Engine and Igniter.
➤ Review the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Safety Code prior to igniting a rocket engine. Point
number 9 of the NAR Safety Code is of particular importance:
“The system I use to launch my model rocket will be remotely controlled and electrically operated. It
will contain a launching switch that will return to “off” when released. The system will contain a
removable safety interlock in series with the launch switch. All persons will remain at least 15 feet (5
meters) from the model rocket when I am igniting model rocket engines totalling 30 newton–seconds
or less of total impulse . . . I will use only electrical igniters recommended by the engine manufac-
turer that will ignite model rocket engines within one second of actuation of the launching switch.”
➤ Choose an asphalt or concrete launch area free of any combustible material, animals, or people.
➤ Use a remote electrical launching system that includes a safety key feature to ignite the model rocket engine.
Remote electrical launching is the only safe and approved way to ignite model rocket engines.
➤ Install igniters only when you are outdoors and almost ready to launch.
➤ Wear safety glasses when installing the igniter and connecting the cables to the launch controller.
➤ Never put the safety key in the launch controller unless the exhaust area of the rocket engine is clear.
Otherwise, accidental ignition causing injury may result.
➤ Before igniting the rocket engine, check to be sure there are no objects, people, or animals near the exhaust of
the model rocket engine.
➤ Remove the safety key as soon as the rocket engine is ignited.
➤ Do not allow the igniter leads or alligator clips on the cables to touch each other.
➤ Wait 10 minutes after ignition of the rocket engine before touching the Rocket Engine Test Bracket—it will
be hot.
➤ Comply with any regulations from your state or country for igniting rocket engines.
➤ Use ony Series A–D Estes model rocket engines.
➤ In the event of a misfire, remove the safety key from the controller and wait 60 seconds before disconnecting
the micro-clips. Then replace the igniter.
➤ Never store or transport model rocket engines with igniters installed.