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Figure 3-Connect the shielded cables to the volume control. Remember to remove the tab 

Install the Volume Control 

Once you’ve attached the shielded cables to the volume control, remove the locating tab 
(see Figure 3) from the volume control using needle nose pliers. Install the volume 
control in the front panel as shown in Figure 4-Locating the volume control. Turn it on its 
side, as shown, with the center lug a bit below the center-line of the mounting hole. 

 

It’s best if you have a nut driver to tighten the nut, although you can use pliers if you’re 
careful not to let them slip and scratch the front panel. Once the volume control is 
installed and tightened, turn the shaft fully counterclockwise (viewed from the front 
panel). 
 
Loosen the set screw on the knob and slip it over the volume control shaft. Set the 
indicator to 7 o’clock and tighten the set screw. 

 

Figure 4-Locating the volume control 

Summary of Contents for VC102

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 9 VC102 Kit Installing a Volume Control In the GT 102 Power Amplifier 2017 AkitikA LLC All rights reserved Revision 2p00 September 3 2018...

Page 2: ...he Volume Control 5 Pre wiring the Volume Control 5 Install the Volume Control 6 Connecting the shielded cables 7 Final Assembly 7 Specifications and a Usage Note 7 Appendix 1 Preparing a shielded cab...

Page 3: ...prevent injuries Wear safety glasses when soldering to prevent eye injuries Always unplug the power before working on the amplifier Large capacitors hold lots of energy for a long time Before you put...

Page 4: ...on of where the hole will go then cover the location with a piece of painter s masking tape Now you can accurately measure and mark the hole location on the masking tape with a pen or pencil This prot...

Page 5: ...fashion before you install the volume control That will allow you to separate problems that might arise during amplifier assembly from problems that might arise during volume control installation Pre...

Page 6: ...he volume control Turn it on its side as shown with the center lug a bit below the center line of the mounting hole It s best if you have a nut driver to tighten the nut although you can use pliers if...

Page 7: ...le to the IN terminal of the PCB Repeat the above process for the other channel Final Assembly Check your work for the absence of solder bridges and the presence of good connections Reinstall the top...

Page 8: ...to the cable and draw it across the cable lightly as you rotate the cable along its long dimension This creates a scored line through the plastic jacket With a sharp blade not much pressure is needed...

Page 9: ...ee wires separate tightly twist the strands of the black red and drain wires Tin the ends of the three wires 8 Cut about 3 8 off the length of the gray insulating jacket you saved from step 3 9 Slip t...

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