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Manual Launching
This mode allows competitors to individually fire their own
cars. The competitors’ reaction times – or the start times –
are a factor in the race.
Caution: Do not unplug any of the race system components
while using the system.
1. Set the mode lever on the front of the control box to
Manual (Figure 16).
2. Make sure everyone is clear of the track.
3. Ready the competitors – each should have his or her
respective trigger and be attentive to the “Christmas tree” display on the start gate.
4. Move the launch pod safety levers to the Off position.
5. When ready, press the Reset button on the control box.
The Christmas tree lights will activate. The three top pairs of yellow bulbs will light in succes
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sion, followed by the pair of green lights. Competitors should activate their launch triggers when
the green bulbs light.
And They’re Off!
After the cars cross the finish line, the finish gate will indicate the winning lane with alternating red
lights.
The start gate will display the race times and reaction times. The winning times will flash.
In Case of a Red Light
If a competitors activates the launch trigger too early
(before the green lamps light), his or her car will not launch.
Then, the bottom red lamp for that lane will illuminate
(Figure 17). This is known as a “red light” start.
Figure 16
Figure 17
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