Elecraft K3 Assembly Manual - Manual (Page 66)

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Bottom Covers
Turn the K3 over so the bottom is exposed. Position the forward section of the bottom cover with the feet
and bail toward the front as shown in Figure 91. Attach the cover with seven 3/16” (4.8 mm) black pan head
screws (SS) at the positions shown. Do not use washers.
Figure 91. Installing Bottom Cover Forward Section.
Locate the three thermal pads and clear the screw holes. They are already cut. If material is still covering
the holes, push a small tool through the hole to remove the unwanted material. Remove the protective backing
from each pad and press the adhesive side against a low-power amplifier transistor with the hole in the pad
aligned with the screw hole in the transistor as shown in Figure 92. Take care not to disturb the position of the
transistors over the standoffs.
Figure 92. Installing the Low Power Amplifier Transistor Thermal Pads.