h1. Operating Manual v1.0

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h2. Hardware Operation

h3. Unpacking After Transport

# Check shipping container(s) for:
## Test stand
## Concrete block
## Box of accessories
### Launch controller
### D motor spacer ring
### Motor mount adapters (A, B, and C to D/E size)
### Thermocouple attachment tape (high temp)
## Computer and USB cable
## Motors to test (with igniters and igniter plugs)
## Fire extinguisher and maybe a bucket for water

h3. Test Stand Setup

# Place concrete block in location where test stand will be operated
# Set test stand on concrete block
# Create the safety perimeter.
## Delineate no stand zone for both proximity and positions
### Use length of cord for the igniter (radius of operations)
### Exclusion zones exist behind where exhaust escapes (30 degree cone), and in front on each side of the exhaust T (30 degree cone on each side)
# Set up the management area for test.
## Igniter
### Clip the igniter to a part of the test stand and deploy the cable to its full length and place it where the test(s) will be run from
## Computer
### Set up computer
### Boot computer
### Run USB cable from computer to test stand
### Connect Arduino-based DAQ system to USB cable at test stand
### Start the Test Stand App
### Ensure DAQ system and Computer are both running and connected

h3. Prepare For Test

# Test sensors
## Push on thrust sensor and confirm current value slider responds
## Put fingers around thermocouple(s) (after ensuring it is not hot) and confirm plot responds
# Install motor in test stand
## A-C Motors
### Attach thermocouple(s)
### Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads
### Install the motor in an adapter
### Insert D spacer ring into the motor mount
### Insert the motor assembly into the motor mount so a notch from the adapter lines up with the clip on the motor mount so it clicks into place
## D Motors
### Attach thermocouple(s)
### Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads
### Insert D spacer ring into the motor mount
### Insert the motor into the motor mount, pushing it all the way into the the motor mount, note the clip should close
## E Motors
### Attach thermocouple(s)
### Insert igniter into motor and cap with igniter plug, making sure to space leads
### Insert the motor into the motor mount, pushing it all the way into the the motor mount, note the clip should close
# Double check that the range is actually clear
# Set up igniter
## Make sure the firing pin is not in place
## Connect alligator clips from Launch Controller to the igniter (one to each lead)
### At this point the range is hot (ready to fire)