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Straw Rocket Launcher User Guide 45186 V0918

Materials Included

• Launcher base (preassembled)

• Angle plate (predrilled and slotted)

• 2 pan head screws (6-32 x 5/8")

• 2 knurled nuts (6-32 x 5/8")

• Piston assembly

• Spring

• Launch cylinder assembly (clear tube and enclosed graduated rod)

• Tube of silicone-based lubricant

Items Required (not included)

• Completed straw rocket

• Safety goggles (one pair per student near the launcher)

• Range paper (optional)

• Tape measure (optional)

Safety Tips

• Straw rockets should never be launched at people.

• Before launching a straw rocket, make sure that all people are clear of the rocket’s anticipated

flight path.

• Never attach sharp objects (needles, pins, and so forth) to a straw rocket.

Straw Rocket

Launcher

User Guide

Summary of Contents for Straw Rocket

Page 1: ...ted rod Tube of silicone based lubricant Items Required not included Completed straw rocket Safety goggles one pair per student near the launcher Range paper optional Tape measure optional Safety Tips...

Page 2: ...igure 4 Be sure that the launch cylinder is seated completely onto the tube support mount The Straw Rocket Launcher is now ready for use Be sure to test your launcher prior to classroom use by followi...

Page 3: ...uch as index cards Modeling clay or poster mounting putty Scissors Straw packages don t usually list the diameter We recommend testing the straw on the launcher before purchasing a large quantity 1 Th...

Page 4: ...gn with the desired degree mark which is indicated on the angle plate Figure 12 1 Slip the straw rocket over the launch tube Figure 13 2 If the launch tube moves carefully move it and the rocket back...