ANK DAC5.1 Signature, Construction Manual

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7.3.2 Connecting the White wires
Figure 3 - White Wires to PCB
Take the white wires as shown from each mains and wire to the PCB – We suggest that you
strip the end of the white wire to an appropriate length. Give yourself a little slack and then tin
the end of the wires by adding solder to the exposed wire so that the solder melts to it, then
clip the tinned wire to a length of maybe ¼” so that it can fit through the hole and then SOLDER
from the bottom of the board. You might have your own system but that should be the best
way to go. Obviously you will want to make these connections while the Board is NOT secured
to the rear of the chassis. We would also recommend that you solder on the top as well, make
sure that you leave 1-2mm of room for the exposed tinned wire to be visible so that the solder
will stick to it.
A common beginner mistake would be to push the wire into the hole but then the insulation of
the wire is pressing against the pad, this is bad form so take our advice and have a really good
smooth solder connection on top and bottom of the board for these mains primary wires.
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