Jet Stream 500
5
Installation and Setup
Unpack the wind tunnel from the shipping container. Retain the packing material provided the unit
must be returned to the factory at a later date.
Do not ship the unit in anything other than this
container or damage to the tunnel will result.
After unpacking everything, you will find a wind tunnel with the test bed, control panel, 9 pin data
cable, USB cable, power cord. If you are missing any of these parts, please contact Interactive
Instruments immediately.
To assemble the wind tunnel, place the tunnel on a flat stable, surface near a wall socket. Place the
tunnel in a location at room temperature (70 - 80 degrees) and preferably out of direct sunlight. Be
sure that the test bed is on the right hand side of the operator so the wind exhausts to the left.
Place the control panel in front of the wind tunnel so it is accessible to the operator.
Plug the 9 pin data cable into the rear of the test bed and also into the side of the control panel.
Secure both ends with the cable screws supplied.
Plug the wind tunnel fan power cord into the rear of the control panel and verify it is fully seated.
Plug the wind tunnel controller power cord into the rear of the control panel, but do not plug the
power cord into the wall socket yet.
Inspect the wind tunnel for shipping damage. If any damage was caused in shipping, please
contact Interactive Instruments immediately. Operating a damaged tunnel may result in additional
damage to the tunnel or personal injury.
Be sure the intake and exhaust ports are free from obstruction. There should be no papers or
shipping material in the test area or around the Jet Stream 500 during operation.
Level the wind tunnel using the 5 adjustable feet to eliminate measurement errors. If the tunnel is
operated on an uneven surface, the lift and drag forces may be inaccurate. If the tunnel is not
stable during operation, vibrations may also affect the results. To level the Jet Stream 500
properly, start by shortening all of the adjustable feet to the shortest position. Then look at the
level above the test area and use this as a guide to make the remaining adjustments. If the bubble
in the level is out of the center circle, adjustments will be necessary. If the bubble is closest to the
motor (large end of the tunnel), lengthen the feet nearest the intake (small end) first. If the bubble
level is closest to the intake, lengthen the feet under the motor. Be sure to adjust them in pairs.
Next, adjust the feet side to side to place the bubble in the center of the level. Once the tunnel is
level, be sure that all of the outside feet are touching the ground. This can be checked by placing
paper under each foot and pulling on it to check the clearance. If a foot is not touching, adjust it so
it is. Once the tunnel is level and stable, adjust the foot in the center of the tunnel base until it
touches the floor. Check to see that the Jet Stream is stable by rocking the tunnel. If it is balanced
properly, the tunnel will not rock.
Verify that the control panel's main power is off before plugging the control panel into a 110 volt,
50 or 60 Hz grounded wall outlet. Since the wind tunnel's fan motor may draw as much as 10
amps, be sure the wiring and circuit protection is rated at 15 amps or more. Do not bypass the
ground pin on the power cord, this is needed for your safety.