APPENDIX ‘A’
1. Removal and replacement of Faceplate - FT-1
2. Replacing display filter
Preparing to Remove the faceplate - Precautions
While the most obvious way to mark a faceplate is to bang it against something, there is another that is less obvious. This occurs when you draw your finger across the
faceplate against the texture grooves that were formed when the faceplate was 'brushed'. These grooves will act just like a very fine file and remove whatever is on your
fingers. For example, in dry weather, you might leave a chalk-like mark which is composed of minute flakes of dead skin.
Any marks that appear on the faceplate may be cleaned using warm water and a mild detergent. DO NOT USE WINDEX, OR ANY CLEANING SUBSTANCE THAT CONTAINS
AMMONIA, OR ANY OTHER CHEMICAL CLEANING COMPOUND. This will strip the anodize sealer from the surface of the plate. In time. this will cause a black faceplate to turn a
multitude of colors ranging from purple to brown.
As the Limited Warranty packed with the Fanfare FT-1 states, all appearance items, including the faceplate are not covered.
Removing the Faceplate
CAREFULLY, using a 5/32" allen hex wrench, remove each of the 4 screws that hold the front panel to the chassis.
To avoid the risk of damage of marking wear soft, clean gloves, or place a towel over the face and, grasping the faceplate through the towel, draw it forward from the chassis.
Changing the Display Filter
While the FT-1 is shipped with green as the display color, the display material can be changed to any other color for which acetate or other clear, tinted material of a thickness
not to exceed 3 thicknesses of the material already installed on the faceplate display window. The steps for replacement are;
1. Place the faceplate face down on something soft and non-abrasive. A clean towel will do nicely. If you wish to re-use the filter material being removed at some other time,
use a glove or soft tissue to grasp the filter when following step 2.
2. At one end of the display material, carefully remove the tape. Use a utensil that can get under the tape so it will come off cleanly. Once the end is free from the faceplate,
pull the material gently but firmly away from the taped end so that it 'peels' off the faceplate.
3. Clean the display window using a small amount of window cleaner on the end of a clean cloth. Remove the cleaner gently with a clean dry cloth. Apply only to the display
window, on the back side of the faceplate. Do not rub hard or excessively. You are likely build up a static charge that will attract dust and lint particles.
3. Prepare the new display filter by applying a 1.5" piece of 1/2" tape across each end of the new material so that approximately 1/4" of tape overhangs the end and the
sides. Blow off any lint or dust particles that might have landed on either the display material or the back side of the display window.
4. Holding the display filter by its edges. lay one end in such a way so the filter overlaps the display window's top, bottom and sides and that its edges lines up perfectly with
the lines of the display window. Secure one end to the faceplate and then the other, keeping the filter material as flat to the display window as possible.
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