Polarizer Assembly Removal and Replacement
Q-Switch Replacement
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1. Locate and remove the two mounting screws securing the polarizer assembly
to the optical bench.
Figure 2-15: Polarizer Being Removed
2. Lift the polarizer assembly out of the laser.
3. Install new polarizer assembly with the mounting hardware. The mounting
hardware self-aligns the polarizer assembly. Torque the #8-32 fasteners to
25 in-lbs.
CAUTION
Do not run the chiller or laser with the coolant hoses and RF cable
disconnected from the Q-switch
WARNING:
Flexible tubing can be easily damaged. Use caution when handling.
1. Disconnect the coaxial BNC RF cable to the RF driver.
2. Carefully remove the hard plumbing using two (2) 9/16" (14mm) wrenches.
See Figure 2-16.
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