Relocating the connector panel, Spirit folio rac pac – SoundCraft Spirit Folio Rac Pac User Manual

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Relocating the connector panel

The connector panel is fitted as standard to the rear of the frame, allowing the mixer to be used as a free-standing,

desktop unit. If the mixer is to be rack-mounted, it may be found more convenient to move the connector panel to the

optional position in the base of the frame, opposite the front panel, giving rear access to connectors when fitted in the

rack. A cover plate is mounted in the alternative position, and this is swapped with the connector panel in a

straightforward procedure described below:

Carefully lay the mixer face down on a flat surface provided with some protective padding. During the following

steps take care not to apply excessive pressure or damage the control knobs.

Using a cross-head screwdriver remove the four screws "A" (2 each side) fixing the cover plate through the side

panels of the mixer.

Release the cover plate by next removing the

six screws "B" fixing the plate to the base

panel and connector panel. Lay the cover

plate to one side.

Now remove the three screws "D" fixing the

connector panel to the top edge of the

mixer. The connector panel will still be

supported by the fixings through the side

panels.

Loosen the four screws "C" fixing the

connector panel to the side panels. Now,

supporting the connector panel with one

hand, remove the four screws completely,

freeing the panel.

Swapping the supporting hand, rotate the

panel backwards, taking care not to strain

or snag any of the ribbon cables, so that the

bottom edge now rests on the flange of the

base panel, and loosely fit the screws ("A",

4 off) once again through the side panels.

Pick up the cover plate and, turning it

lengthways locate it in the position originally

occupied by the connector panel. (Note that

the cover plate has one flat edge, and one

folded flange. The folded edge ALWAYS

faces the back corner of the mixer.)

Loosely fit the four screws "C" through the

side panels, three screws "D" at the top edge, and six screws "B" fixing the connector panel.

Once you are satisfied that the panels are seated correctly, tighten all screws firmly.

This completes the relocation of the connector panel. Simply reverse the procedure if you wish to return the panel to the

original position.

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