Mr. Nixie Manuela HR Assembly Manual

Assembly manual „Manuela_HR" Nixie-clock
Congratulations for purchasing this stunning Nixie Clock „Manuela_HR".
For successful assembly of the clock please read the following helpful hints.
This kit is designed for someone who has advanced experience with assembling
electronics - especially working with very fine "filigree" parts.
If you believe that the kit is too complicated for your skill level please do not try to
assemble it - this generally ends up with a device that is not repairable and results in
you being very frustrated. Please contact the provider and they can offer you other
options that will end in a more fulfilling result!
Take your time - this kit should take 2-3 hours to complete if uninterrupted.
Assembling the kit in a hurry will lead to frustration and the troubleshooting afterwards
takes three times as long.
Ensure your work area is well lit (daylight preferred) and clean.
Electronic tools, such as pliers, small side-cutters or tweezers should be handy. You
will also need a T8 (Torx) or SW2 Allen screwdriver for the housing assembly.
A soldering iron with a 1 mm round tip (maximum) and a 0.8 mm (maximum) fine
electronic solder (lead-free) is required.
For the intermediary function test you need a multimeter with at least 200 VDC range.
A loupe to read the small device markings is often helpful.
Assemble the board in the order as stated in the instructions - this has been proven
and will minimize mistakes.
It is assumed that you understand that semiconductors (diodes, ICs, transistors) or
electrolytic capacitors are polarized components. Appropriate markings are silk-
screened on the PCB and shown on the board schematic.
Together with this construction guide you get some additional helpful documents:
The schematic of the clock
A very useful coloured landscape hard copy of the parts placement together with the layout
from top and bottom side and the part list. You should keep this handy during construction as
a reference. All the positions of the resistors, capacitors and semiconductors are shown
enhanced.
A printed operation manual for your Nixie clock. Please keep this manual handy.
Safety precautions:
During assembly, operation, measurements and maintenance extra precautions must be taken. The
generated high voltage of 190V is dangerous. Assemble the circuit at your own risk. The functionality
cannot be guaranteed when assembled by the customer. No responsibility can be taken for any
personal claims and damages during assembly and commission, especially for damages based on
insufficient technical knowledge.
The clock may only be operated in a solid and moisture-proof enclosure.
The person who completes the kit and assembles this board into an enclosure for operation is
considered by the German directive VDE 0869 as a manufacturer and is required to indicate their
name and address including all documents when selling the clock. Ready-to-go devices, which are
assembled from kits, are counted safety-related as an industrial made product.
Okay, and now, Ladies and Gentlemen, start your soldering irons!
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