Chapter 3: Tuning and Testing Procedures
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Patara II and Iklwa II Service Manual
Remove Q-Switch from Beam Path
WARNING:
Flexible tubing can be easily damaged. Use caution when handling.
1.
See coolant line purge (page 14).
2.
Cut the cable-tie and remove BNC connector.
3.
Mark both SwageLok pieces with permanent marker as reference for
reinstallation. Carefully remove the hard plumbing using two (2) 9/16"
(14mm) wrenches. See
Figure 2-20
.
Figure 2-20: Removal of the Q-Switch Hard Plumbing
4.
Remove the three (3) #8-32 x 1 ¼" screws holding the Q-switch assembly to
the laser bench (See
Figure 2-21
, below.)
Figure 2-21: Location of Q-Switch Attachment Hardware
5.
Remove the Q-switch assembly from the housing.