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Model No. ME-9838

Hovercraft

Safety

Read the instructions before using this 
product. Students should be supervised 
by their instructors. When using this 
product, follow the instructions in this 
manual and all local safety guidelines 
that apply to you.

Technical Support

For assistance with any PASCO product, 
contact PASCO at:

Address: PASCO scientific

10101 Foothills Blvd.
Roseville, CA 95747-7100

Phone: (916) 786-3800

(800) 772-8700

Fax: (916) 786-3292

Web: www.pasco.com

Email: support@pasco.com

Limited Warranty

For a description of the product warranty, 
see the PASCO catalog.

Copyright Notice

The PASCO scientific 012-08990B 

Hovercraft Manual 

is copyrighted with all 

rights reserved. Permission is granted to 
non-profit educational institutions for 
reproduction of any part of this manual, 
providing the reproductions are used only in 
their laboratories and classrooms, and are not 
sold for profit. Reproduction under any other 
circumstances, without the written consent 
of PASCO scientific, is prohibited.

Summary of Contents for ME-9838

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual No 012 08990B Hovercraft ME 9838...

Page 2: ...Hovercraft Model No ME 9838 2...

Page 3: ...1 2 meter diameter 1 9 cm thick 648 08988 Nylon Skirt 648 08985 Rubber Bumper 622 08686 Liquid Level 699 010 Connection Hose for Air Source 640 048 Hose Clamps 2 623 069 Additional Equipment Recommend...

Page 4: ...ding to the included instructions and drawings See pages 8 9 Equipment Setup and Basic Operation 1 Place the Hovercraft on a smooth non carpeted surface such as tile or wood flooring An unobstructed s...

Page 5: ...rker to mark the position of the Hovercraft each second after the pusher releases the rider 6 After moving across the floor for about 10 seconds stop the Hovercraft Questions 1 Describe the motion bot...

Page 6: ...for about 3 seconds 5 Ask the marker to mark the position of the Hovercraft each second 6 After moving across the floor for about 5 seconds stop the Hovercraft Questions 1 Describe the motion both du...

Page 7: ...o the ground 4 The rider should place the other Force Platform up against the pusher s 5 The pusher should provide a force to the rider for about 1 second 6 After moving across the floor for about 5 s...

Page 8: ...rce a small section of the bumper onto the platform and work your way around the circumference of the platform 7 Secure the rubber bumper to the plywood with the provided staples 8 Cut wire approximat...

Page 9: ...wires do not stick out 15 Using the included wood screws attach the air source adapter to the top of the wood platform See Figure 4 16 Use glue or double sided tape to affix the bubble level to the to...

Page 10: ...ne 916 786 3800 800 772 8700 Fax 916 786 3292 Web www pasco com Email support pasco com Limited Warranty For a description of the product warranty see the PASCO catalog Copyright Notice The PASCO scie...

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