Estes 3221 - QCC Explorer - Manual

Part Qty Description Part Number
A 1 Engine Mount Tube 031320
B 1 Engine Hook 035022
C 1 Engine Holder Ring 030160
D 1 Green Engine Block 030164-2
E 2 Laser Cut Centering Ring Set 030119
F 1 Lower Body Tube 030396
G 1 Launch Lug 038166
H 4 Laser Cut Balsa Fins 066359
Laser Cut Balsa Sheet includes: 066358
I -R 4 Balsa Pieces
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PRE-LAUNCH CHECK
For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket's body, nose cone and
fins. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch lug. Repair any
damage before launching the rocket.
FLYING YOUR ROCKET
Choose a large field (500 ft. [152 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. The
larger the launch area, the better your chance of recovering your rocket. Football
fields and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility.
Always follow the enclosed National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE.
MISFIRES
TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE
GOING NEAR THE ROCKET! Disconnect the igniter clips and remove the engine.
Take the plug and igniter out of the engine. If the igniter has burned, it worked but did
not ignite the engine because it was not touching the propellant inside the engine.
Put a new igniter all the way inside the engine without bending it. Push the plug in
place. Repeat the steps under Countdown and Launch.
PRECAUTIONS
NAR Safety Code
NO DRY GRASS
OR WEEDS
Can Be Recycled
This Paper
#3221
SUPPLIES
In addition to the parts included in the kit you will also need:
Estes-Cox Corp.
1295 H Street, PO Box 227
Penrose, CO 81240-0227
Printed in Guangdong, China
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WARNING: FLAMMABLE
To avoid serious injury, read
instructions & NAR Safety
Code included with engines.
PREPARE ENGINE ONLY
WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE
AT THE LAUNCH SITE
PREPARING TO LAUNCH!
If you do not use your
prepared engine, remove the
igniter before storing engine.
ENGINE PREPARATION
IGNITER TIP
MUST TOUCH
PROPELLANT!
USE FOR D ENGINES
FLIGHT RECOVERY PREPARATION
7-8 PIECES
NOTE: Only Estes Recovery Wadding (302274) recommended.
NOSE CONE PREPARATION
DOUBLE KNOT
PENCIL RULER CARPENTER’S
GLUE
THIN CA MODELING
KNIFE
SPRAY
PAINT
PRIMER
WHITE
SCISSORS SPRAY PAINT
CLEAR COAT
(OPTIONAL)
SPRAY PAINT
WHITE
SPRAY PAINT
RED
SPRAY PAINT
BLACK
FINE
SANDPAPER
(#320-#400 GRIT)
MASKING
TAPE
X
Y
V
T
U
H
E
A
G
F
S
C
E
B
H
L
K
R
I
H
J
D
Z
W
M
N
O
P
Q
Part Qty Description Part Number
S 1 Fin Spacer Tool 066359
T 1 Upper Body Tube 030487
U 1 Red Tube Coupler 031777
Plastic Parts set includes: 072665
V 1 Nose Cone
W 1 Tail Cone
X 1 Shock Cord 038370
Y 1 Parachute 035802
1 Waterslide Decal (not shown) 066360
Z 1 Orange E to D Engine Spacer 035005
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4.
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1. 2.
3.
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6.
NOTE: Recovery wadding and parachute must slide easily into body tube. If too tight, remove and redo.
V
V
V
V
T X
Z
Y
Y
Y
ASSEMBLY TIP: Read all instructions, make sure you
have all parts and supplies and test fit all parts together
before applying glue. If parts don’t fit properly, sand as
necessary for precision assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Your Estes product is
marked with a four
digit lot code or
codes. The code is
two digits, a space
and two more digits
representing the
week and year of
manufacture,
respectively. Lot
codes can be found
on the product
package, decal,
launch controller,
launch pad and/or
blast deflector.
(Please record the
lot code found on
the decal and keep
for future
reference.) Lot code:
________
COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH
2... 2...
WHILE HOLDING KEY
DOWN FIRMLY, PRESS
LAUNCH BUTTON UNTIL
LIFTOFF!
4... 4...
INSERT KEY.
PUSH DOWN
HARD AND
BULB WILL
LIGHT.
4...
3...
2...
1...
5... 5...
3... 3...
1... 1...
MASKING TAPE
REST FOR
LAUNCH LUG
8” (203 mm)
KEY
KEY
ALWAYS
OUT UNTIL FINAL
COUNTDOWN!
ROCKET FINISHING
NOTE: We have found Testors One Coat Lacquer, Testors Model Master spray paints and Testors Gloss Lacquer to be excellent for
providing a long lasting and durable finish on your rocket. Always be sure to spray your models outside or in a well ventilated area .
STEPS FOR A QUALITY FINISH:
1. Insert shock cord into body tube and hold in place with paper.
2. Lightly sand rocket with fine sandpaper.
3. Apply glue fillets to all glued areas.
a. Let dry overnight.
4. Use a stick inserted into the engine tube end of the rocket for painting.
5. Hold nose cone by eyelet for painting. Cover shoulder with masking tape.
6. Apply 2 light coats of white primer to rocket body and nose cone,
lightly sanding with fine sandpaper between coats.
a. Let primer dry between coats.
7. Spray paint entire rocket white.
a. Let dry overnight.
8. Spray paint nose cone red.
a. Let dry overnight.
9. Mask off bottom of rocket, leaving upper 8” (20.3 cm) exposed. Spray paint gray.
a. Let dry overnight.
10. Spray paint W black.
a. Let dry overnight.
11. Glue W in place with CA glue.
12. Apply waterslide decals where shown.
a. Cut decals to be applied from decal sheet, trimming close to the decal edge.
b. Place one decal at a time in bowl of warm water until decal begins to curl.
c. Remove decal, position in place and slide decal off of backing material and onto the model as close to final position as possible.
d. Gently blot excess water with a clean paper towel. Allow decals to set overnight.
e. Apply protective clear coat, optional. This will provide added protection and shine to your QCC Explorer™ rocket!
8 in (20.3 cm)
CA
W
ESTES LAUNCH SUPPLIES NEEDED
(Sold Separately)
• Porta Pad ®
ll Launch Pad
• Electron Beam TM Launch Controller
• Recovery Wadding (302274)
• Igniters (with engines)
• Igniter Plugs (with engines)
• Recommended Engines:
C11-3 (First Flight), D12-5, E9-4*, E9-6*
*E Engines require Porta-Pad E
Launch Pad and E Launch
Controller.
15 ft (4.6 m)
*30 ft (9.1 m)
Do not cut off eyelet.
V W
PLASTIC PARTS SET