Aerotech High-Power RMS-PLUS 54/1706 Parts list manual

DO NOT OPEN RELOAD KIT UNTIL READY TO USE.
PARTS:
RMS™ HARDWARE
54mm aft closure 1
54/1706 case 1
54mm forward closure (std. reg. length or plugged reg. length) 1
54mm forward seal disk (1/8" thick flange) 1
RELOAD KIT
Nozzle (black plastic part) 1
Liner (2" O.D. black plastic tube) 1
Propellant grains 4
Fwd & aft o-rings (1/8" thick X 2" O.D.) 2
Seal disk o-ring (1/16" thick X 1-7/8" O.D.) 1
RMS-Plus™ smoke charge element (short solid part) 1
Delay charge insulator (1-1/8" O.D. paper tube) 1
Delay charge o-ring (1/8" thick X 1-1/8" O.D.) 1
Aft delay charge spacer (short colored paper tube) 1
Forward delay charge spacer (1-1/8" O.D. neoprene washer) 1
ITEMS NEEDED FOR USE:
• Synco™ Super Lube™ or other grease
• Hobby knife
• FirstFire or other igniter
• Wet wipes or damp paper towels
SAVE THE RELOAD KIT PLASTIC BAG FOR THE USED RE-
LOAD PARTS. DISPOSE OF BAG AND PARTS PROPERLY.
HIGH-POWER RMS-PLUS™HIGH-POWER RMS-PLUS™
HIGH-POWER RMS-PLUS™HIGH-POWER RMS-PLUS™
HIGH-POWER RMS-PLUS™ Assembly and Operation InstructionsAssembly and Operation Instructions
READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
• Study the illustrations and sequence of assembly. THE SEQUENCE OF
ASSEMBLYISEXTREMELYIMPORTANT. READALLINSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE. USE RMS™ MOTORS AND RELOAD KITS ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Review the parts list and
become familiar with all parts before assembly. IF ANY PARTS ARE
MISSING OR DAMAGED, CONTACT RCS AT 1-435-865-7100 OR
EMAIL AT [email protected].
• DO NOT USE ANY PARTS OF THE RMS™ SYSTEM THAT ARE
DAMAGED IN ANY WAY .If in doubt, contact RCS at the number above
for assistance.
• DO NOT MODIFY THE MOTOR IN ANY WAY . Modification of the motor
or the reload kit parts could result in motor failure, lead to the destruction
of both your rocket and motor and may cause personal injury, death and/
or property damage. Modification of the motor or reload kit in any way will
invalidate your motor warranty.
• USE ONLY AEROTECH™ RMS™ RELOAD KITS AND MOTOR PARTS
TO REFURBISH YOUR RMS™ MOTOR . The AeroTech/RCS reload kits
have been designed specifically for use in your particular AeroTech/RCS
RMS™ motor. Use of imitation components may destroy your motor,
rocket and payload and will invalidate your motor warranty. Only use
AeroTech/RCS RMS™ reload kits intended for your specific AeroTech/
RCS RMS™ motor. DO NOT INTERCHANGE PARTS! Do not use
AeroTech/RCS RMS™ reload kits or motor components for any other
purpose than to refurbish an AeroTech/RCS RMS™ motor.
• DO NOT REUSE ANY OF THE DISPOSABLE PARTS OF THE RMS™
RELOAD KIT .This includes the liner, nozzle and o-rings. These
components have been designed for one use only and must be discarded
after firing. Reuse can result in motor failure during subsequent operation
and will invalidate your motor warranty.
• Motors are hot after firing. Although the RMS™ operates at a lower
temperature than most disposable motors, the higher thermal conductiv-
ity of the aluminum motor parts may make it seem otherwise. If necessary
to handle a motor before it has cooled down, use a rag or similar article.
• Read and follow the safety code of the Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA)
and comply with all federal, state and local laws in all activities involving
high power rockets.
Chapter 1. Forward Closure Assembly
Chapter 2. Case Assembly
2-1. Fig.-4: Using a hobby knife or similar tool, remove the
burr (rough, raised edge) from both inside ends of the
liner tube. Insert the nozzle into one end of the liner tube
until the nozzle flange is seated against the liner.
2-2. Fig.-5: Push the liner assembly, open end first, into the
motor case until the nozzle protrudes from the case
about 1-1/4". NOTE: A light coat of grease on the
outside surface of the liner will facilitate installation and
casing cleanup after motor firing.
2-3. Fig.-5: Place the greased aft (1/8" thick X 2" O.D.) o-
ring into the groove in the nozzle insert.
2-4. Fig.-6: Thread the aft closure into the motor case by
hand until about 1/16" gap remains between the case
and the closure. NOTE: Final tightening will be done
after the other motor components are loaded into the
case.
2-5. Fig.-7: Install the propellant grains into the liner. NOTE:
Only two grains are shown in some illustrations for
simplicity. RMS-54/1706 motors use four (4) grains.
2-6. Fig.-8: Place the greased forward seal disk (1/16" thick
X 1-7/8" O.D.) o-ring into the groove in the forward seal
disk.
2-7. Fig.-9: Insert the smaller (o-ring) end of the seal disk
into the open end of the liner tube until the seal disk
flange is seated against the end of the liner.
2-8. Fig.-10: Place the greased forward (1/8" thick X 2"
O.D.) o-ring into the case, seated against the forward
seal disk.
2-9. Fig.-11: With the motor case held in a horizontal
position, thread the completed forward closure assem-
bly into the open end of the motor case by hand until it
is seated against the case.
2-10. Finish tightening the aft closure by hand until it is seated
against the case. NOTE: There will be some resistance
to threading in the closure during the last 1/32" to 1/16"
of travel. It is normal if a slight gap remains between the
closure and the case after tightening and the grains
rattle slightly inside the liner.
Fig.-4
Fig.-5
Nozzle Flange
Liner
Liner
Case
Aft Closure
(1/16" Gap)
Fig.-9
Propellant Grains
Liner
Assembly
Fig.-6
Case Assembly
Fig.-3
Fig.-2
Fig.-1
Fig.-7
Aft O-ring
Nozzle Protrudes
about 1-1/4"
Case
Assembled
Forward
Closure
1-1. Apply a light coat of Synco™ Super Lube™ or other grease to all
threads and all 4 o-rings. This will facilitate assembly and prevents
the threads from seizing.
1-2. Fig.-1: Chamfer both inner edges of the delay charge insulator with
your fingernail. Assemble the RMS-Plus delay charge element,
delay charge insulator, aft dealy charge spacer and delay charge
o-ring as shown. NOTE: It is not necessary to tape the delay
charge element or insulator, the hot gas seal is provided by the
delay charge o-ring alone.
1-3. Fig.-2: Insert the forward delay charge spacer (1-1/8" O.D. neo-
prene washer) into the delay charge cavity until it is seated against
the forward end of the cavity. Apply a light film of grease to the
inner circumference of the delay charge cavity (but not the forward
end of the cavity).
1-4. Fig.-3: Insert the delay charge assembly shown in Fig.-1 into the
smoke charge cavity, o-ring end first, until it is seated against the
forward smoke charge spacer. NOTES: When using a plugged
forward closure ONLY, fill the opening in the forward delay charge
spacer with grease prior to installing the delay charge assembly,
and install the delay charge components in this order: Forward
delay charge spacer, delay charge o-ring, delay charge element,
delay charge insulator and aft delay charge spacer.
Fill with grease
when using
plugged forward
closure ONLY
Forward Delay
Charge Spacer
(1-1/8" O.D.
Washer)
RMS™
54mm
Extended
Forward
Closure
Delay
Charge
Cavity
Delay Charge
Assembly Inserted
Completely Into
54mm Forward
Closure
Delay Charge
Insulator
(Chamfered)
Aft Delay
Charge
Spacer
RMS-Plus™
Delay Charge
Element
Delay
Charge
O-Ring
Forward
Delay
Charge
Spacer
Delay
Charge
O-Ring
Apply Grease to
This Surface
Forward Seal
Disk (Aluminum
Washer)
Greased Forward
Seal Disk O-ring
Fig.-8 Fig.-9
Forward Seal
Disk Assembly
Liner
1/8" Forward O-Ring
Case Assembly Forward
Seal Disk
Fig.-10 Fig.-11

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RMS
™
PLUS
®
RMS
RMS 54/1706 Four Grain
Typical Time-Thrust Curves:
DO NOT OPEN
RELOAD KIT
UNTIL READY
TO USE
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS ONE RMS-PLUS™ RELOAD KIT:
High-Power RMSHigh-Power RMS
High-Power RMSHigh-Power RMS
High-Power RMS
Reloadable Motor System
TM
TM
Certified By the Tripoli Rocketry Association
NOTE: SALE TO PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL
LAW. WARNING-FLAMMABLE: Read Instructions Before Use. KEEP OUT
OF REACH OF CHILDREN. FOR USE ONLY BY CERTIFIED HIGH-POWER USERS
21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. DO NOT SMOKE when loading these motors or use
in the vicinity of open flames.
NOTE: Total impulse shown is typical. Motor lengths are measured from end of aft closure to end of forward closure.
RMS-54/1706 HARDWARE DATA
RMS-54/1706 FOUR GRAIN RELOAD KIT DATA
The reload kits shown above are ONLY for use in AeroTech/RCS, Dr. Rocket™ or Rouse-Tech™ RMS-54/1706 high-power motors.
W= White Lightning™, T = Blue Thunder™, FJ = Black Max™, R= Redline™
Short = approx. 6 sec, Medium = approx. 10 sec., Long = approx. 14 sec., Extra-Long = approx. 18 sec.
K550W-L K1100T-L
K1100T
K695R
NOTE: RMS-54/1706 reload kits do not include ejection charge. Use FFFFG black powder.
TM
Advanced Delay
Sealing System
With
K695R-L
Thrust in Pounds
Time in Seconds
K550W
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6071/45-™SMR
W055K ces-N3961 )bl49.1(g088 )bl43.3(g5151
T0011K ces-N4951 )bl16.1(g337 )bl10.3(g8631
JF315K ces-N7641 )bl51.2(g479 )bl36.3(g7461
R596K ces-N2561 )bl38.1(g038 )bl91.3(g0541
noitangiseDerawdraH retemaiDrotoM htgneLrotoM thgieWerawdraH desUsdaoleR
6071/45-™SMR )mm45("521.2 "51.61 )bl978.0(g993 ,T0011K,W055K
R596K,JF315K
NOTE: This reload kit is sold in a "long" delay configuration ONLY. For other delays, use one of the
appropriate AeroTech Reload Delay Kits (RDK's) for the delay time desired. Please refer to the
RDK cross-reference list on back of the reload kit header card for proper RDK selection.
Division of RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc.
K513FJ-L
K513FJ
Chapter 5. First Aid
WARNING: DO NOT BREATHE EXHAUST FUMES! For a
minor burn, apply a burn ointment. For a severe burn, immerse
the burned area in ice water at once and see a physician as
quickly as possible. In the unlikely event of oral ingestion of the
propellant, induce vomiting and see a physician as quickly as
possible. The AeroTech/RCS composite propellant consists
primarily of Ammonium Perchlorate and a rubber-like plastic
elastomer.
Chapter 6. Disposal
Damaged or defective reload kits should be returned to RCS.
Chapter 7. Fire Safety
Tests show that the pyrotechnic components of RMS™ reload
kits will not explode in fires and normally will not ignite unless
subjected to direct flame and then will burn slowly. Use water to
fight any fires in which AeroTech RMS™ reload kit pyrotechnic
components may become involved: Direct the water at theAero-
Tech RMS™ reload kit pyrotechnic components to keep them
below their 550 deg. F autoignition temperature. Foam and car-
bon dioxide fire extinguishers will NOT extinguish burning pro-
pellants of the type used in RMS™ reload kit pyrotechnic com-
ponents. Keep reload kit pyrotechnic components away from
flames, sources of heat and flammable materials.
Disclaimer and Warranty
NOTICE: As we cannot control the storage and use of our
products, once sold we cannot assume any responsibility for
product storage, transportation or usage. RCS shall not be held
responsible for any personal injury or property damage resulting
from the handling, storage or use of our product. The buyer
assumes all risks and liabilities therefrom and accepts and uses
AeroTech/RCS products on these conditions. No warranty ei-
ther expressed or implied is made regarding AeroTech/RCS
products, except for replacement or repair, at RCS's option, of
those products which are proven to be defective in manufacture
within one year from the date of original purchase. For repair or
replacement under this warranty, please contact RCS. Proof of
purchase will be required. Note: Your state may provide addi-
tional rights not covered by this warranty.
AeroTech Division
RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc.
Cedar City, UT 84720
www.aerotech-rocketry.com
P/N 20070-3 Rev. 9/9/08
Made in U.S.A.
©2008 RCS Rocket Motor Components, Inc., All rights reserved
3-1. Fig.-12: Insert the coated end of a FirstFire™, Firestar™
or other igniter through the nozzle throat until it stops
against the delay charge element.
3-2. Secure the igniter to the nozzle with a piece of masking
tape.
3-3. Install the motor into the rocket's motor mount tube.
Ensure that the motor is securely retained in the rocket
by using positive mechanical means to prevent it from
being ejected during recovery system deployment.
3-4. Prepare the rocket's recovery system and then launch
the rocket in accordance with the Tripoli Rocketry
Association (TRA) Safety Code and National Fire Pro-
tection Association (NFPA) Code 1127.
Chapter 4. Post-Recovery Cleanup
NOTE: Perform motor clean-up as soon as possible after motor
firing. Propellant and delay charge residues become difficult to
remove after 24 hours and can lead to corrosion of the metal
parts. Place the spent motor components in the reload kit plastic
bag and dispose of properly.
4-1. After the motor has cooled down, unthread and remove
the forward and aft closures.
4-2. Remove the delay charge assembly components from
the forward closure and discard. Using wet wipes or
damp paper towels, remove all smoke charge and
propellant residue from the closures. WARNING: FAIL-
URE TO COMPLETELY REMOVE DELAY CHARGE
RESIDUE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FORWARD
CLOSURE CAN LEAD TO GAS LEAKAGE ON A
SUBSEQUENT FLIGHT AND DAMAGE TO YOUR
RMS MOTOR FORWARD CLOSURE AND ROCKET
VEHICLE. NOTE: Use of a plugged forward closure will
eliminate the possibility of this failure mode.
4-3. Remove the liner from the casing by pushing on either
end. Remove the forward seal ring from the liner. Discard the
liner, nozzle and forward seal ring o-ring ONLY. Using wet
wipes or damp paper towels, wipe the inside of the
casing and the forward seal ring to remove all propellant
residue. DO NOT discard the forward seal ring!
4-4. Apply a light coat of grease to all threads and the inside
of the motor case. Reassemble metal parts and store
motor in a dry place.
Fig.-12
Chapter 3. Preparation For Flight
Install Igniter Against Delay Charge
Nozzle Throat