Spectrum DX8 Replacement Transmitter Antenna

Replacement Transmitter Antenna Assembly
Manual for the DX8
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NOTICE
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WARNING: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions for safely replacing a transmitter antenna. This
replacement antenna is a key component in a sophisticated hobby product. The
instructions require basic technical knowledge and mechanical skill. The replace-
ment should not be attempted by children or beginner hobbyists.
Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components, or augment the
product in any way, outside of these instructions. Failure to follow each instruction
and precaution could result in a break of signal transmission, which will ultimately
lead to damage to the product, property and/or personal injury.
Read ALL instructions. If after reading these instructions you are not confident
in your ability to replace the antenna, send the antenna and transmitter, free of
charge, to the appropriate Horizon Service Center where this procedure can be
performed by an authorized service technician. Or contact a distributor in your
country of service.
To obtain free repair service for your Replacement Transmitter Antenna Assem-
bly please contact Horizon Hobby Product Support.
Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822 USA
Horizon Product 4105 Fieldstone Road
Support Champaign, IL 61822 USA
Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
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Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom
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Service 25335 Elmshorn
Germany
Horizon Hobby SAS 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel
Zone d'Activité du Réveil Matin
91230 Montgeron
Note: If it is decided to submit the unit for antenna replacement, Horizon will
pay the costs of return shipping and labor associated with the replacement
of the antenna. However the cost to repair any OTHER damage done to the
product may be the responsibility of the customer, to be determined at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
INTRODUCTION
The following instructions are for replacing the antenna in a DX8. Read them com-
pletely before beginning to replace your antenna.
Items Needed:
• New antenna assembly (SPM6831)
• Medium Phillips head screwdriver
CAUTION: Never turn the radio on when the antenna is not attached to the
module. Powering up the transmitter without the antenna attached can damage the
transmitter.
STEP 1
With the transmitter power switch in the "Off" position, remove the battery from the
battery compartment.
STEP 2
Place the radio face down on a cushioned surface to protect it from being damaged.
877-504-0233 Remove the two back rubber grips.
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STEP 3
Beginning at a corner, carefully peel the back edge of the 2 side grips away from the
radio back. Once you have exposed the case seam line, leave the remaining portion
of the side grips on the front case half.
STEP 4
Using a Phillips screw driver, remove the 6 screws holding the transmitter case
together. All removed screws should be placed in a designated area where they will
not be lost and should be placed in a manner that will allow for ordered reinsertion.
STEP 5
Carefully remove the back case half and lay it aside. Use care not to pull on the wire
harness plugged into the encoder board in the front case half. If desired, you can
disconnect the back case wire harness connector from the encoder board in the
front case.
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