Vectronics VEC-412K - Manual (Page 11)

VEC-412K Owner's Manual Rapid Battery Charger/Conditioner Kit
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STEP-BY-STEP ASSEMBLY
Before assembling your kit, please take time to read and understand the VEC kit
warranty printed on the inside cover of this manual. Also, read through the
assembly instructions to make sure the kit does not exceed your skill level. Once
you begin construction, your kit will be non-returnable. Finally, if you haven't
already done so, please verify that all parts listed in the inventory are included.
If anything is missing or broken, refer to the warranty instructions for replacing
missing or damaged parts.
Note that part designators, such as R1, C3, etc., appear on a silk-screened legend
on the component-mounting side of the printed circuit board. This corresponds
with the parts placement page in the manual. All parts will be inserted on the
silk-screen side of the board.
If you have last-minute questions about tools and materials needed to build your
kit, please refer back to the section titled "Before You Start Building". If you're
ready to begin now, let's get started! The directions use two sets of check boxes.
Check one when a step is complete and use the other for double-checking your
work before operation.
“Install” When you are directed to install a part, this means to locate, identify,
and insert the part into its mounting holes on the PC board. This includes pre-
bending or straightening leads as needed so force is not required to seat the part.
Once a component is mounted, bend each lead over to hold it in place. Make
sure trimmed leads don’t touch other pads and tracks, or a short circuit may
result:
Good Not Good
“Solder” When you are directed to solder, this means to solder the part’s leads
in place, and to inspect both (or all) solder connections for flaws or solder
bridges. If no soldering problems are noted, nip off the excess protruding leads
with a sharp pair of side cutters.
Notice that the directions use two check boxes. Check one when a step is
complete and use the other for double-checking your work before operation.
¼-Watt Resistor Installation: