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[Liftoff]

This is an area about which I'd like to have the opinions of EOs or tech checkers to see if I comply with the rules.
I have not included a dump/vent valve in the system. The reason behind this being that when solenoid valve has no power supply the flipper will fire, and I'm not keen on removing the power manualy from the robot (ie removing the link) before the gas system is vented.
So after a fight is over, I will fire the weapon - now the system is totally empty of gas and the flipper is open. I can now remove the link, with the link out, there is no way the weapon will fire again. Last step I will close the on/off valve.
Don't know if it's clearly explained, I will do a step by step guide with pictures of what is happening and where.

[maddox10]

That weapon has a default stand. No gas or power, flipper open.

So, make sure you can cut all power remotely. Maybe just by shorting the main wires blowing the fuse.

[Liftoff]

Rather than pulling at the fuse or link to cut the power I was more of the idea of switching power off to the weapon sonenoid valve via the transmitter remotely. Then with the flipper open I can lock the flipper and remove the link or fuse. Also the on/off valve is under the flipper, I know it's been mentioned before that this is not ideal but the way this weapon works makes it different to conventional gas powered systems. Would it pass a tech check?

[maddox10]

As a tech-checker I would be very reluctant to let it pass. Common sense dictates that the removable link is out of the weapons movement line.
And it is easy to have link, dump and on/off valve under the same hatch

[Liftoff]

I see, will need to rethink the location of some parts then.
Just to clarify, the removable link will be placed at the back of the robot away from the flipper so it can be removed away from any moving parts. The only thing I cannot move is the on off valve as it will be part of the solenoid valve and is mounted directly to the main tank under the flipper.