Chapter 3: Tuning and Testing Procedures
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Patara II and Iklwa II Service Manual
Figure 2-16: Loosening Hard Plumbing
3.
Remove the three (3) #8-32 x 1 ¼" screws holding the Q-switch mount to the
laser bench (see
Figure 2-17
below).
Figure 2-17: Location of Q-Switch Attachment Hardware
4.
Carefully lift the Q-switch mount out of the laser.
5.
Remove the base from the Q-switch by loosening the three (3) M3x15 screws
accessible from the bottom of the mounting plate.
6.
Inspect and mount the new Q-switch onto the base using the three screws
identified in Step 4, above. Torque the screws to the 14 in-lb. Remove the dust
caps from the new Q-switch.
7.
Inspect the Q-switch optical surfaces.
8.
Install the new Q-switch assembly in place. Replace the screws but do not
tighten the screws at this time.
9.
Tighten the hard-plumbing. Do not over-tighten plumbing fittings.