QuickBurst Disposable EZ Ejection Canisters
Before using our EZ Canisters it is advisable to check it’s e-match or any other e-match for continuity. This is a simple task and can be accomplished in one simple test. This will assure that your EZ canister will function as designed and has not been damaged during shipment. We check each one prior to shipping but it’s a good idea to recheck as part of your pre flight check. Follow the simple procedure below.
You
will need a volt meter (VOM) capable of checking continuity. Most all meters will do this.
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Step |
Description |
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1.
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Cut
the ends of the e-match leads at the twisted end, opposite end from the
canister. |
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2.
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Strip
about ½” insulation from both lead ends. |
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3.
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Set
your VOM to read continuity. |
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4.
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Hold
each lead end to one probe of your meter and take a reading. There is no polarity so use either lead it
does not matter. |
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5.
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A
reading of zero, or no tone indicates that the bridge wire in the match has
broken and there is no continuity, discard, do not use. |
How
to use the EZ Ejection Canisters.
After
checking the continuity your disposable canister is ready to use. The canister is designed to be discarded
after use as they are not re-useable.
Simply remove it dispose of properly.
EZ Ejection Canisters SM are 1 ½”long and ½” ID, LG are 2.5” long and
3/4” ID. The SM will hold up to 2.5
grams, the LG will hold a massive amount of 4F Black Powder, anywhere from one
to twelve grams. Our e-matches are
compatible with all known electronics packages.
Resistance: 1 Ohm +/- .2 Ohms
Minimum all fire current: .5 Amp
Max no Fire Current: .30 Amp,
Recommended Min. Firing Current: .75 Amp
Recommended Nominal Firing Current: 1.0 Amp, Maximum Test Current: .04 Amp
* (Equal to Oxral)
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Danger ….. You will be handling an explosive. Use eye and ear protection. |
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Step |
Description |
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6.
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Weigh
out your 4F black Powder. |
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7.
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Pour
the measured amount of black powder into the open end of the canister. The Black Powder must be installed first,
in order to cover the match head.
Always keep your powder in contact with the match head. |
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8.
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Now place Cellulose insulation or any fire proof wadding (dog barf) on top of the powder. Use enough completely fill the canister void all the way to the top and pack lightly. The packing will assure that the Black Powder stays in place during the stresses of flight. |
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9.
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Use
one layer of masking tape to cover the top, 1 ½ tape works well. Then put a wrap all the way around the top,
like a collar. You don’t need to go
overboard here, you are not building a firecracker All you want to do is close the top in
order to hold the packing in place. I
also like to poke a small hole (pencil tip size) in the top closure, this
will provide a weak point. Colored
powders can be added for color bursts if needed. |
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10. |
You
are ready to go. Make the necessary
electrical connections and fly. |
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11. |
Always
use a fresh battery in your electronics, we advise replacing the battery as a
vital part of your flight prep. A weak or inferior battery will not fire an
e-match. We recommend Eveready
Titanium E2 or Duracell batteries. A
fresh battery is the best insurance for a successful flight. |