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LAUNCH/LAND PLATFORM 

ORIENTED TO READ CORRECTLY WHEN FACING CENTER OF 

LANE

Place at bottom of panel, beyond landing circle if there is room.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

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LANE CENTER

LANDING

42

STANDARDTEST METHODS

RESPONSE ROBOT CAPABILITIES

AERIAL • GROUND • AQUATIC

C

HALLENGE • TRAIN • EVALUAT

E

LAUNCH/LAND PLATFORM 

ORIENTED TO READ CORRECTLY WHEN FACING CENTER OF 

LANE

Place at top of panel, beyond landing circle if there is room.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

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LANDING

43

LAUNCH/LAND PLATFORM 

ORIENTED TO READ CORRECTLY WHEN FACING CENTER OF 

LANE

Place in middle of panel.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

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L

L

L

L

L

2020B

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of BucketOrient so that top of sticker is in the same 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of BucketOrient so that top of sticker is in the same 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

10

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4” Obstructed Scenario 

aka Confined Scenario

(3.5” stickers for quart sized tubs)

This file is split into 2 parts. 

Pages 1 to 4: Stickers for pre-assembly of landing pads and the 

outer sides of perpendicular buckets. These should read upright 

when the bucket is facing sideways. 

Pages 5 to 8: Stickers to be applied after buckets are screwed 

down, and placed over the screws. See Page 5 for further 

instructions

Example
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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(White Buckets)

9

35

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(White Buckets)

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30

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

8

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of BucketOrient so that top of sticker is in the same 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

7

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of BucketOrient so that top of sticker is in the same 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

7

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Confined Scenario (3.5” Black and White tubs)
22

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(Black Buckets)

6

23

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(Black Buckets)

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18

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

5

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of BucketOrient so that top of sticker is in the same 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

4

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of BucketOrient so that top of sticker is in the same 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

4

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Compiled 2023-04-17 16:43

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Confined Scenario (3.5” Black and White tubs)
10

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(White Buckets)

3

11

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(White Buckets)

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6

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

2

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of Bucket. Orient so that top of sticker is in the same 

direction as the top of the sticker inside the bucket.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of BucketOrient so that top of sticker is in the same 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

1

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TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

TRIM LINE FOR SIDEEXTERIOR BUCKETSTICKERS

Exterior Sides of BucketOrient so that top of sticker is in the same 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

1

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Compiled 2023-04-17 16:43

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Confined Scenario (3.5” Black and White tubs)
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LANE CENTER

LANDING

42

STANDARDTEST METHODS

RESPONSE ROBOT CAPABILITIES

AERIAL • GROUND • AQUATIC

C

HALLENGE • TRAIN • EVALUAT

E

LAUNCH/LAND PLATFORM 

ORIENTED TO READ CORRECTLY WHEN FACING CENTER OF 

LANE

Place at top of panel, beyond landing circle if there is room.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:38

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LANE CENTER

LANDING

42

STANDARDTEST METHODS

RESPONSE ROBOT CAPABILITIES

AERIAL • GROUND • AQUATIC

C

HALLENGE • TRAIN • EVALUAT

E

LAUNCH/LAND PLATFORM 

ORIENTED TO READ CORRECTLY WHEN FACING CENTER OF 

LANE

Place at top of panel, beyond landing circle if there is room.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:38

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

1

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OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

1A

1A

1A

1A

1A

2020B

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Stickers to be applied after buckets have been screwed down. 

Stickers should be applied over the screws as follows. 

Initial Assembly: Odd Numbered Buckets (white) Initial Assembly: Initial Assembly: Even Numbered Buckets (black) Initial Assembly: 

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4” Obstructed Scenario aka Confined Scenario

(3.5” stickers for quart sized tubs)
5

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(Black Buckets)

2

8

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(Black Buckets)

2A

2A

2A

2A

2A

2020B

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

3

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

3A

3A

3A

3A

3A

2020B

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

4

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

4A

4A

4A

4A

4A

2020B

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Confined Scenario (3.5” Black and White tubs)
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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(White Buckets)

5

20

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(White Buckets)

5A

5A

5A

5A

5A

2020B

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

6

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(Black Buckets)

6A

6A

6A

6A

6A

2020B

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

7

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OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

7A

7A

7A

7A

7A

2020B

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Confined Scenario (3.5” Black and White tubs)
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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(Black Buckets)

8

32

Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

(Black Buckets)

8A

8A

8A

8A

8A

2020B

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

9

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

the inner base. After installation, rotate so sticker is upright.

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

2022-08-22 10:37

(White Buckets)

9A

9A

9A

9A

9A

2020B

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

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(Black Buckets)

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Attach bucket with a single center screw before applying this sticker to 

OBSTRUCTED SCENARIO, Black and White

Compiled 

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(Black Buckets)

10A

10A

10A

10A

10A

2020B

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Confined Scenario (3.5” Black and White tubs)