Spektrum DX7 Assembly Manual

SPM6818
Replacement Transmitter Antenna Assembly
Manual for the DX7 and DX7se
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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to
change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product
literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab
for this product.
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 replacement 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 and perform a range check,
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.
Horizon Service Center 4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
USA
Horizon Hobby Limited Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom
Horizon Technischer Hamburger Str. 10
Service 25335 Elmshorn
Germany
Note: If it is decided to submit the unit for antenna replacement, Horizon
will pay the costs of 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.
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.
INTrOduCTION
The following instructions are for replacing the antenna in a DX7 or DX7se.
Read them completely before beginning to replace your antenna.
Items Needed:
• New antenna assembly (SPM6818)
STEp 1
With the transmitter power switch in the "off" position, open the
battery compartment. Remove the battery pack. Be careful not to damage
the connector.
STEp 2
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 6 screws holding the transmitter
case together.
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STEp 3
Carefully remove the back case half. Put it aside. Be careful not to damage
the wires.
• Medium Phillips head screwdriver
STEp 4
Disconnect the antenna wire where it connects to the RF module. Carefully
grasp the wire near the connector and pull straight up while wiggling the
wire. It should disconnect easily.
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