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Altitude Encoder Installation (6”-8”, 12”-16”)
For the installation of the altitude encoder on 10” version only refer to the next section of
this document.
The following parts are required to install the altitude encoder:
The altitude encoder can be installed on either altitude bearing. However the encoder reader will be
easier to install on the left side wall of the rocker box – left side wall shown in the photo below.
The encoder reader is installed on the front bearing cylinder (the same side where the wall
connecting two side walls of the rocker box is).
Start with removing the OTA from the rocker box. Then clean the front half of the left altitude
bearing with an alcohol wipe: