GE-732
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A supercar with a high-tech look, it uses aerodynamics and the air cylinder is integrated with the car. It is light and easy to carry around! It can pump up to 14 times, the fastest speed is 4 meters per second, and the longest distance can be 20 meters! You can also paint the supercar decoration to look like you like!
★Scientific Principle: Air Principle
★ Power source: aerodynamic
★ Applicable age: 8 years old and above
★ Assembly time: 1.5HR
★ Difficulty level: ★★☆☆☆
★ Origin: Made in Taiwan, designed in Taiwan
★Scientific Principle: Air Principle
★ Power source: aerodynamic
★ Applicable age: 8 years old and above
★ Assembly time: 1.5HR
★ Difficulty level: ★★☆☆☆
★ Origin: Made in Taiwan, designed in Taiwan
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Leaking sound
1. Check if all the screws are locked and tightened properly.
2. Inspect if the rubber ring has slipped out of the groove.
3. Ensure that the two o-rings (small) are in the correct position (pressed down to the bottom).
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Silicone tube detaching during inflation
1. Check if the pump nozzle is coated with silicone oil.
2. Ensure that the silicone tube is installed all the way.
3. Verify if the inflation exceeds the standard (set at 14 pumps). -
Car unable to move forward
1. Check if the piston and gears are installed correctly.
2. Ensure that the front and rear wheels are pressed down completely.
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What should I do if parts A5 and A9 cannot be installed?
Please follow the red boxed area shown in the illustration and install the parts there first.
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What is the GE-732 Air-Powered Supercar, and does it require batteries?
The GE-732 Air-Powered Supercar is an assembly science kit driven by compressed air, so it does not require a motor or batteries. After assembly, the pump integrated into the car body forces air into the cylinder. The compressed air then drives the piston and gears, converting air pressure into the power that turns the wheels. This hands-on process helps children understand the principles of air power. -
What age is the GE-732 suitable for, and is it difficult to assemble?
The GE-732 is recommended for ages 8 and up. It has a 2-star difficulty rating, takes about 1.5 hours to assemble, and is considered a beginner-level build. Assembly still involves trimming burrs from parts, tightening screws, and applying oil. If a child is not familiar with model-making tools, an adult should provide supervision and help confirm part orientation and proper tool use. -
How fast and how far can the GE-732 Air-Powered Supercar travel?
With proper assembly and inflation on a level surface, the GE-732 can reach a maximum speed of 4 meters per second and travel up to 20 meters. Actual performance may vary with assembly quality, airtightness, the amount of air pumped in, and surface conditions. If speed or distance is noticeably reduced, first check for air leaks and confirm that the gears and wheels are installed correctly. -
How do I inflate and start the GE-732 after assembly?
First rotate the wheel to adjust the piston position and open the engine hood. Pump the body-mounted air pump up and down 12-14 times, using 14 pumps as the standard and avoiding overinflation. Close the engine hood, place the car on a level surface, and give the body a gentle push to start it. The manual also warns not to exceed 20 pumps, as this may cause the silicone tube to detach. -
What surfaces are suitable for the Air-Powered Supercar, and can it be used for racing?
Use the GE-732 on a level, clean, non-slippery surface. Dusty, slippery, or noticeably uneven surfaces are not recommended because they may affect how well the car moves. Once users are familiar with the basic operation, they can race two cars, try different level terrains, or decorate and color the car bodies to add observation and comparison activities to play. -
Which tools are needed to assemble the GE-732, and what precautions should I follow?
Prepare diagonal cutters, a hammer, tissue paper, and a PH#1 Phillips screwdriver; a basin is used for air-leak testing. When removing parts, trim only the burrs. Do not cut off the original protrusions or twist parts off by hand. The product contains functional edges and sharp points. Use a correctly sized screwdriver and tighten the screws fully, and provide adult supervision when children are assembling the kit. -
Which GE-732 parts require oil during assembly, and can I apply extra oil?
Apply oil only where the water-drop symbol appears in the manual, and keep it within the illustrated area rather than spreading it beyond the shaded boundary. Squeeze the oil packet onto tissue paper first, then use the specified part to pick up a small amount; the manual also cautions against spills. The correct amount helps the mechanism operate as designed, while excess oil may affect the connection between the silicone tube and pump nozzle. -
What should I check if I hear a continuous air-leak sound while inflating the GE-732?
First make sure every screw is fully tightened. Then check whether the rubber ring has slipped out of its groove and confirm that the two small O-rings are in the correct positions and pressed all the way down. If the assembled car still cannot be inflated, also inspect O-rings P9, P10, and P11, the cylinder screw and hex shaft, the orientation of part A3, the silicone tube position, and the designated lubrication points. -
What should I do if the GE-732 silicone tube keeps coming off during inflation?
First check whether the pump nozzle is coated with silicone oil. If oil is present, remove it, then push the silicone tube fully into place and confirm that the connection is secure. Next check whether too much air has been pumped in; use 14 pumps as the standard and do not continue pressurizing. Oil on the nozzle, a tube that is not fully inserted, or overinflation may cause the silicone tube to loosen during inflation. -
If the GE-732 is inflated but will not move, which parts may be assembled incorrectly?
First check whether the piston and gears are correctly aligned and assembled as shown, then press the front and rear wheels fully into place from above the car body. If the car still does not move, review the inflation procedure, airtightness, and level-surface requirement. A misaligned piston or gear, or wheels that are not fully seated, can prevent power from reaching the wheel assembly and keep the car from moving.