Resistor replacement – Bird Technologies 8630B Series User Manual
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Bird 8630B Series Moduload RF Load Resistor
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Figure 9
Econoload - Cut away view
1. Housing / Ass’y
2. Chamber, Water / Ass.y
3. Conductor, Outer / Ass.y
4. Conductor, Center / Ass.y
5. Cap, Resistor / Ass.y
6. Tube, Flow, Inner
7. O-Ring
8. Contact, Sleeve
9. O-Ring
10. Cap Screw St. Stl.
11. Set Screw St. Park
12. Label, Water Chamber
13. Insulator, Sleeve
14. O-Ring
Resistor
Replacement
Take particular care of the outside surface of the resistor. Treat this
surface gently, wiping with a soft cloth. Do not abuse it by firing,
sanding, or using any abrasive action.
1. Insert the new resistor into the load housing until it reaches the
resistor fitting.
2. Carefully rotate and rock the resistor until it starts to enter its
way into the resistor fitting. Push the resistor into the fitting until
it bottoms on the spacer ring. Ensure the spacer ring is in the
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