Elecraft KPA500 Kit Assembly Manual - Manual (Page 2)

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Customer Service and Support ............................................................................................................................ 3
Technical Assistance ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Repair / Alignment Service ............................................................................................................................. 3
Anti Static Protection Required ................................................................................................................ 4
Preparing for Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 5
Tools Required .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking and Inventory .................................................................................................................................... 5
Screws ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Standoffs ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Lock Washers .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Overview of the Kit .................................................................................................................................. 7
Assembly .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Bottom Cover Feet .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Power Supply Module ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Interlock Switch and Left Side Panel Feet ........................................................................................................ 14
Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
RF Power Amplifier/Low Pass Filter (PA/LPF) Module .................................................................................. 21
Rectifier Board .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Mounting the Rear Panel Assembly .................................................................................................................. 25
Power Supply Wiring ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Front Panel Assembly ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Top Cover and Side Handle .............................................................................................................................. 42
Appendix A Illustrated Parts List........................................……… …………………………………..A1
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