Lexicon RV-8, Service Manual

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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The following are instructions for disassembling the RV-8 when removal of components is necessary.
WARNING
The amplifier channels may still be charged. Be sure to discharge for safety. See page 4-4 for
instructions on discharging amplifier channels.
To remove the top cover:
1. Remove the thirteen screws that hold the top cover of the unit.
2. Carefully slide the cover to the back of the RV-8 and remove.
Reverse the above procedure when reinstalling the cover.
To remove the bottom cover:
1. Carefully rotate the RV-8 onto its side.
2. Loosen the eight screws (four on each side of the bottom cover).
3. Push the cover towards the front panel and remove from the bottom of the RV-8.
To remove the Power Supply Board:
1. With the RV-8 front panel facing you, locate the power supply module mounted to the inside chassis
on the left-hand side of the RV-8.
2. Remove the two wire connectors on the top and bottom of the supply module.
3. Hold the supply with one hand and remove the two screws that hold the supply to the inside chassis.
4. Carefully remove the supply from the RV-8 chassis.
5. Store the module in a static-free area.
To remove the amp channels:
1. For ease of removal of the left 3 channel amp, remove the switching power module first
2. Locate and disconnect the black 6 wire connector and two thin white ribbon cables that run to the
main analog board at J18 and J21. Also remove one large thin white ribbon cable on the underside of
the amp channel connecting to J22 of the main processor board.
3. Remove the seven screws that hold the channel in place. There are three on the back panel, two on
the front end holding it to the main chassis, one in the top, and one on the bottom main chassis.
4. Carefully pull the amp channel to the front panel and lift it free.
5. Store the module in a static-free area.
6. For the right 4 channel amp, locate and disconnect the black 6 wire connector and two thin white
ribbon cables that run to the main analog board at J1 and J27. Also remove one large thin white
ribbon cable on the underside of the amp channel connecting to J18 of the main processor board.
7. Remove the nine screws that hold the channel in place. There are three on the back panel, two on
the front end holding it to the main chassis, one in the top, and three on the bottom main chassis.
8. Carefully pull to the front panel the amp channel and lift it free.
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