Elecraft KX3 Assembly Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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Tools Required for Assembly
1. ESD Protection (see Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage, pg 3)
2. #0 and #1 size Phillips screwdrivers. To avoid damaging screws and nuts, a power screwdriver is not
recommended. Always use the screwdriver that best fits the screw in each step. You may need a second
screwdriver for tightening certain screws (see page 32)
3. Needle-nose pliers, 4” to 6” is ideal.
4. Soft cloth or clean, soft static dissipating pad to lay cabinet panels on to avoid scratching.
5. Tweezers are handy for positioning parts in cramped spaces.
6. Straight-edge rule for checking clearances (see Figure 13, pg 13) . If a straight edge rule is not available,
you may use the edge of the KX3 heat sink.
7. Flush cutters (or sharp knife) for trimming nylon screws to length (see Figure 31, pg 23)
8. 3/16 nut driver (optional for mounting standoffs).
Unpacking and Inventory
CAUTION
Do not handle the circuit boards without anti-static protection! Doing so may damage
sensitive components. See Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage on page 3 for important
information handling the boards.
Before starting construction, do a complete inventory, comparing the parts in your kit with the parts list in
Appendix A, to familiarize yourself with all of the parts and to ensure the kit is complete. When inventorying,
look in the sealed envelopes to identify their contents, but not mix them up. A paper clip or piece of tape will
hold the envelopes closed after you check their contents. Note that a few extras of some screws, nuts and
washers may have been included on purpose.
All dimensions given in the assembly procedure are provided in both US Customary (often called English) and
metric measurements. The native dimensions of the parts are in US Customary units. Approximate metric
equivalents are given to assist those more familiar with the metric system to identify the correct parts.