Pro29® Reloadable Rocket Motor System

FOR USE ONLY BY CERTIFIED HIGH-POWER ROCKETRY USERS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER
SALE TO PERSONS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE IS PROHIBITED BY FEDERAL LAW
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL – KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME, CIGARETTES OR OTHER HEAT SOURCES AT ALL TIMES

USE WITHIN 1 YEAR OF MANUFACTURING DATE TEMPERATURE RANGE: -5 to 30°C

Pro29® High-Power Reloadable Rocket Motors are professionally engineered propulsion systems designed for safe use,
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high performance, ease of assembly and high reliability. The Pro29 system also features a unique user-adjustable time
delay. Reloading is a quick, easy, 3-step operation. Select and adjust the time delay, motor assembly and igniter
installation.

You will see that we’ve added a number to the front of the standard motor type code system. This number indicates the
total impulse of the motor in Newton-seconds. For example, 200H300-15A is an 200Ns “H” motor, with 300N average
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thrust and a 15s adjustable delay. Please study Figure 1 for an overview and nomenclature of the Pro29 motor system.

Assembly and Operating Instructions

WARNING
Comply with all Federal, State/Provincial and local laws in all activities with high-power rockets.
Read and follow the Safety Codes of the Tripoli Rocketry Association (TRA), National Association
of Rocketry (NAR) and Canadian Association of Rocketry (CAR).

Fig.1: Pro29 Components

Pro29 grains

Motor Casing

Rear closure
Delay/Eject
Module

Nozzle

Nozzle Cap Nozzle

Liner

Igniter

Step 1 – Time Delay Adjustment

Each motor is equipped with a full-length delay grain which provides the delay time shown in the motor designation. This
delay may be reduced by 3,5,7, or 9 seconds as required down to the minimum delay time allowed for the motor type.
Refer to the following table to select the proper adjustment for your application:

Delay Delay adjustment and resulting delay time:

designation
in motor type None -3 -5 -7 -9
code:
-11A 11s 8s 6s 4s 2s
-12A 12s 9s 7s 5s 3s
-13A 13s 10s 8s 6s 4s
-14A 14s 11s 9s 7s 5s
-15A 15s 12s 10s 8s 6s
-16A 16s 13s 11s 9s 7s

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 CAUTION
Work in a tidy area, away from other rocket motors and materials, well away from any open flame or heat source.
Perform delay adjustments in the field during rocket preparation.
Delay adjustments are irreversible, and safer if done outside.

NOTE: The ejection charge on all Pro29 motors is 1.2g of FFFFG black powder. If additional ejection charge is required,
do not remove white cap. Instead, add additional powder on top of white cap and seal cavity with tape.

Remove the delay/ejection module (Figure 1) from the reload kit liner. Return the reload kit to the package and store
safely away during the delay adjustment operation. Check the drill guide and drill holder for debris and clean if
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required before proceeding. Only use the Pro38 drill guide (Pro-DAT) in combination with the Pro29 centering
ring. DO NOT attempt to use without the centering ring, as the delay may not be drilled correctly.
Select the delay adjustment desired, rotate the drill holder to the appropriate notch in the drill guide and seat the drill
holder tab into the drill guide notch.
Drop the Pro29 centering ring into the drill guide cavity.
Holding the drill guide and drill holder together in one hand, insert the delay module into the drill guide cavity with
insert until the drill bit touches the delay material. Rotate the drill holder clockwise while applying light pressure. Drill
into the delay material until the drill guide bottoms out against the delay material. Rotate the drill for several more
revolutions in order to clear the delay material from the hole.
Remove the delay module from the guide. Empty any residue from the module.
For safety, we recommend that you dispose of the delay residue by soaking it in water for a minimum of 1 hour then
discarding the residue. A small zip-lock bag or plastic container filled with water is ideal and will safely dissolve the
oxidizer from the delay material. This aqueous solution is not harmful to septic or sewage systems.

NOTE: If using an electronic recovery system, remove the white plastic disc from the end of the delay/ejection module and transfer the powder to your
remote ejection charge holder and follow the recovery system instructions. Reinstall the module into the reload assembly.

Step 2 – Motor Assembly

Inspect the motor casing for damage. Discard if damaged. Modification of the casing can cause property damage or
result in serious personal injury.
Using a gentle twisting motion, insert the delay/ejection module into the forward end of the plastic liner as far as it will
go. A small gap between the forward end of the liner and the shoulder on the delay/ejection module as shown is
normal.
Fig. 2: Reload assembly

If the grains are already assembled inside the liner (“HAZ-MAT” shipping config.), proceed with Step 3 on Page 3.
Remove the nozzle from the liner (Figure 2). Leave the protective cap on the nozzle.
Remove the individual grains from the packaging.
For reload kits with more than 1 grain: Slide the grains inside the motor liner. Make sure the beveled end is inserted
first (facing the delay/ejection module). One grain is factory installed in the reload assembly. This grain has a small
pressed black powder igniter pellet and should be located closest to the delay/ejection module.
Using a gentle twisting motion, insert the nozzle into the rear end of the plastic liner as far as it will go. Remove the
nozzle cap.
Insert the liner assembly (which includes delay/ejection module, grains and nozzle) into the rear end of the motor
casing by pushing on the nozzle end. Screw rear closure into the casing. Tighten firmly by hand. The assembly is
designed to have a small gap between the thrust ring and the rear end of the motor casing. If the gap is more than
1/16” (1.6 mm) (Figure 4), check the assembly carefully and re-assemble. If required, apply a small amount of light
grease on the threads of the rear closure.
Re-install the nozzle cap to protect the nozzle and propellant from the elements.

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 Step 3 – Igniter Installation

NFPA 1127 – Code for High Power Rocketry, 1995 edition, states the following:

“2-12.4 A person shall install an ignition device in a high-power rocket motor at the launcher or within the area
designated by the safety monitor. The rocket shall be pointed in a safe direction during and after installation of the
ignition device.”

This rule must be followed when removing or installing igniters for ANY reason.

WARNING
Never store rocket motors with igniters installed. Do not install igniters until the rocket motor is installed in the rocket
vehicle and the rocket vehicle is completely prepared and ready for launch. If weather, safety or other conditions result in
a delay of the launch, disconnect all igniters from the launch system and replace the shunts. If the launch is aborted for
any reasons, remove the igniters from the motors and install the shunts.

WARNING
Twist the bare igniter leads together several times BEFORE proceeding with igniter installation. NEVER check continuity
of an electric igniter after it has been installed in a rocket motor unless done remotely from launch control while all
personnel are in the safe location for rocket launch.

Fig. 3: Igniter installation Fig. 4: Igniter installed

Maximum gap of
1/16” Allowed

Igniter specifications*:

Bridge wire resistance: 0.8 – 1.2 Ω

Recommended nominal firing current: 1.25 A
Maximum no-fire current: 0.4A
Maximum test current: 0.04A
(*) These are manufacturer’s specs. CTI assumes no responsibility for their use or misinterpretation.

Carefully uncoil the igniter leads. Remove any kinks or twists and straighten the wires for about 24” (60 cm) from the
igniter head. Remove the yellow nozzle cap from the motor and feed the shunted ends of the igniter leads through
the inside of the nozzle cap and out through the hole.
Insert the igniter head into the nozzle and push until it stops against the igniter pellet. With the igniter in this position,
bend a loop into the igniter leads one cap length from the nozzle exit (Figure 3 – igniter shown outside motor for
indication of approximate location of the igniter pellet).
Slide the nozzle cap up to the loop made in the previous step and firmly push the yellow nozzle cap over the nozzle
and loop previously made to retain the igniter (Figure 4).
Remove the shunt and separate the wire leads ONLY while the rocket is installed on the pad and the launch control
system is rendered safe (i.e. disarmed and shunted where applicable).

Important notes:
Only use the igniter provided with the reload kit. Do not interchange with other Pro29 igniters or with any other type
of igniter.
The following motors do not use an igniter pellet, but use a fortified (dipped) igniter instead: 282H399 and 348I204.

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 Step 4 – Post Firing

CAUTION
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Your Pro38 rocket motor may be hot after firing. Allow the motor to cool COMPLETELY before proceeding.

Unscrew the reload kit from the motor casing and discard - there are no reusable parts. If the delay module remains in
the motor casing after removal of the reload assembly, push it out through the forward end of the motor case with a
wooden or plastic tool. Be careful not to dent or scratch the motor casing in any way. The use of metal tools is NOT
recommended.
Ordinarily, the motor casing will not require any post-flight cleanup. In the event that any combustion residue remains,
the casing should be cleaned as soon as possible with hot soapy water and a non-abrasive cloth. When not is use,
store the motor casing in its original package for protection. Care must be taken not to dent the motor casing or to
damage the internal threads.

MEANS OF DISPOSAL: Remove forward closure and remove propellant grains from plastic liner. Discard plastic liner and
nozzle assembly. Place forward closure and grains in a shallow hole in the ground, away from any combustibles, install
igniter in forward grain in contact with the igniter pellet, secure with tape if necessary. Ignite electrically from distance of 10
meters (min). Wait until flames cease. Remnants may be disposed of with household garbage.

First Aid: If ingested, induce vomiting. Burns from flames are to be treated as regular burns with normal first aid
procedures. In either case, seek medical attention.

Cesaroni Technology Incorporated (“CTI”) certifies that it has exercised reasonable care in the design and manufacture of its products. We do not
assume any responsibility for product storage, transportation or usage. CTI shall not be held responsible for any personal injury or property damage
resulting from the improper handling, storage or use of their products. The buyer assumes all risks and liabilities and accepts and uses CTI products on
these conditions. No warranty either expressed or implied is made regarding Pro29® products, except for replacement or repair, at CTI’s option, of
those products which are proven to be defective in manufacture within one (1) year from the date of original purchase. For repair or replacement under
this warranty, please contact your point of purchase. Proof of purchase will be required. Your province or state may provide additional rights not
covered by this warranty.

⇒ Check out our web site at http://www.pro38.com/ for tech tips, FAQ’s, user feedback and photos
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⇒ For technical and warranty inquiries, please contact your Pro29 dealer.

Pro29® is a registered trademark of Cesaroni Technology Incorporated.

Patent # US06079202. Other patents pending.
Made in Canada.

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WARNING FOR ALL Pro29 SKIDMARK™ RELOAD KITS

SKIDMARK™ motors can produce a risk of FIRE. The user MUST adhere to the NFPA/NAR/Tripoli/CAR Safety Codes. The
user MUST have a minimum 70' diameter cleared of all combustible materials, or dry grass. Sparks are emitted and can
cause fire if not properly flown. Water or fire equipment should be on hand. The user assumes all risks.

NOTES:

Assembled Pro29-4G motor (igniter not shown).

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