Vectronics VEC-131K - Manual (Page 4)

VEC-131K Owner's Manual Aircraft Receiver Kit
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Construction Area:
Kit construction requires a clean, smooth, and well-lighted area where you can
easily organize and handle small parts without losing them. An inexpensive
sheet of white poster board makes an excellent construction surface and
provides protection for the underlying table or desk. Well-diffused overhead
lighting is a plus, and a supplemental high-intensity desk lamp is especially
helpful for close-up work. Safety is always important! Be sure to use a suitable
high-temperature stand for your soldering iron, and keep the work area free of
combustible clutter.
Universal Kit-building Tools:
Although your particular kit may require additional items for completion,
virtually all construction projects require a work area outfitted with the following
tools and supplies:
! 30 to 60 Watt Soldering Iron (grounded-tip and temperature-controlled
preferred)
! High-temperature Iron Holder with Moist Cleaning Sponge
! Rosin-core Solder (thin wire size preferred, .031”)
! Needle Nose Pliers or Surgical Hemostats
! Diagonal Cutters or "Nippy Cutters"
! Solder Sucker (squeeze or vacuum pump type), or Desoldering Braid
! Bright Desk Lamp
! Magnifying Glass
Special Tools for This Kit:
! “Blade” type alignment tool
! “Hex” tuning tool