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SoundTraxx Kato HO P42 Application Note

Tsunami digital sound decoder installation notes

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Overview
This application note describes the procedure for
installing a TSU-KT1000 Digital Sound Decoder into a
Kato HO P42 locomotive.
Skill Level 2: This installation can be completed in 1
to 2 hours with minimal modification required to the
model.
Bill of Materials
P.N.
Description
828068
TSU-KT1000 for HO Kato P42
810053
Two 20.5mm Round Speakers
810109
Two 20.5mm Speaker Baffles
810118
20.5mm Speaker Gasket Kit
810037
Shrink Tube Assortment
Tools You Will Need
■ 25W Soldering Iron
■ Rosin Core Solder
■ Flux for Electrical Work
■ Wire Cutters
■ Wire Strippers
■ Hobby Knife with #11 Blade
■ Metal Straight Edge/Ruler
■ Miniature Screwdriver Set
■ Electric Drill
Kato P42
Tsunami Digital Sound Decoder Installation Notes
■ 1/8" Drill Bit
■ Small Pliers
■ Heat Gun or Blow Dryer
■ Liquid Plastic Cement (TENAX-7R™ or equivalent)
■ Double-sided Foam Tape

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Summary of Contents for SoundTraxx Kato HO P42

  • Page 1 Overview This application note describes the procedure for installing a TSU-KT1000 Digital Sound Decoder into a Kato HO P42 locomotive. Skill Level 2: This installation can be completed in 1 to 2 hours with minimal modification required to the model.
  • Page 2: Installation

    Installation Remove the white plastic clip and GPS dome from the front of the factory installed light board and place the GPS dome in the Gently spread bottom of shell and lift from corresponding hole on the TSU-KT1000 P42 frame. (Photo 1) decoder.
  • Page 3 Using pliers, gently pull free the brass strips Thread one set of orange and gray motor attached to the inside of each truck; this will harness wires through each of the holes drilled separate the motors from the rail pickups. Clip out in Step 6.
  • Page 4 Assemble the speaker baffl es using liquid 12. Attach the TSU-KT1000 P42 decoder to the plastic cement to secure components. Use one locomotive using the screws removed from the enclosure ring for the front speaker and two factory light board in Step 2. (Photo 13) for the rear speaker.
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