| 1. |
Have this insert installed by an avionics shop if you do
not have all the proper tools, are not a qualified
technician or are not sure you are capable of doing this
job. |
| 2. |
DO NOT remove the faceplate
from the radio unless you are a fully qualified avionics
repair person. You have been for-warned. The gears behind
the faceplate MUST be aligned properly to the
corresponding window frequencies. |
| 3. |
Removing the knobs and the
old inserts. Use a small screwdriver to get under the old
inserts and pry them off the faceplate. DO NOT pry against
the outer rim area, the paint will chip off and it will
have to be repaired. DO NOT bend the metal trim ring
around the magnifying lens, you will need it later. If
your faceplate does not need painting go to # 9. |
| 4. |
Use tape and paper to
protect the open areas where the magnifying lens use to
be, the metal chassis and the knob shafts from any paint
over-spray. |
| 5. |
Fill any dents with a
plastic auto body or a model builders filler. |
| 6. |
Lightly sand with a fine
grit sandpaper for good paint adhesion. |
| 7. |
Paint the faceplate with a
quality paint such as Krylon'sŪ 1613 Semi-Flat Black
paint. |
| 8. |
Remove the protective tape
and paper. |
| 9. |
Remove the lens and metal
trim piece from the old inserts, be very careful, bend the
(4) four tabs AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE to
pass through the hole. Install the lens and metal trim
pieces into the new inserts. Bend the tabs back to hold
lens in place. Use silicone glue on each tab to hold it in
place. |
| 10. |
Remove the double face tape
backing from the new inserts. |
| 11. |
Place the new inserts onto
the faceplate.
Reinstall the knobs onto the radio. |
| 12. |
Tell all your aircraft
buddies about Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed
sticker on the metal case for future reference. |
