Vectronics VEC-1300KC Instruction Manual

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VEC-1300KC

Assembly Manual

To install your transceiver in the VEC-1300KC matching enclosure follow these instructions

5. Now

7.Find the knobs and switch caps. Align the red switch cap with SW 1 and push it

S.Locate the two 1/4" phone jacks, two silver washers, and two large nuts.

10.Finally, place the four rubber

(read all instructions before beginning ... take your time):

Find the appropriate front panel decal and rear panel decal; separate using scissors.

panel decal on first. chassis.

crack and peel to expose the adhesive. c.) Place the decal on the rear panel without securing it completely. d.) Gently rub the alignment circles with your

finger--if the circles are centered in the enclosure holes (also check the comer alignment marks) secure the decal by rubbing and removing all air bubbles. c.) If the alignment circles are not centered, adjust the decal accordingly, then

secure. edges

the description side). g.)

Next, install the two L-brackets on the chassis using two of the 3/16" screws. The longer side of the L-bracketmust be

holes centered on each edge of the enclosure. Refer to the diagram on the next page for location and orientation.

nstall the four 1/2" mounting screws next. Insert the screws, from the bottom,

hrough the four holes relatively close to each comer of the chassis.

Place the four 3/16" round spacers on the mounting screws.

washer from R 1.b.) Insert the front of the PC board at an angle so the controls enter their respective holes.c.) Push down on the rear of the board.Make sure

the pushing.

Use the four hex nuts to secure the PC board. components are centered with the enclosure holes before tightening.Put the

washer and nut--removed from R1--back on and tighten.

on. on, then rotate them 90° and try again. Now put the knobs on R1

You may need to loosen the set screw. Align appropriately then tighten the set screws.

SPKR. Put one of the nuts on the jack and tighten. key jack and insert into the mounting hole labeled KEY.

Install the top now.

the

Be sure to leave excess decal material around the edges. Put the rear

This is done by: a.) Remove all debris and oil from the

This should be done using a piece of cloth and alcohol. b.) Remove the

f.)

Use a penknife, or small Exacto(TM)

(cut

from

the adhesive .ride)

Repeat this procedure for the front panel.

nsert the PC board.

mounting screws align with the mounting holes in the PC board before

Repeat for SW2 with the black switch cap.If the caps are difficult to push

washer on the speaker jack and insert into the rear mounting hole labeled

Use the two remaining 3/i6" screws for

L-brackets.

Make sure the L-brackets

and cut out the component holes

connected to the chassis using the two

This must be done by: a.) Remove the nut and

areproperly

feet on the bottomof

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knife, to cut away the unused

Be certain all appropriate

Repeat this process

securing the top to

the enclosure at the comers.

(cut from

and C16.

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